LTE Waterfowl and Wetland Research Analyst (Madison)

Position Summary

Current projects within the Waterfowl and Wetland Research Program include:

• Evaluating impacts of waterfowl herbivory on wild rice restoration and conservation
• Using stable isotope methods to determine origins of waterfowl harvested in Wisconsin
• Evaluating the impacts of wetland habitat management on waterfowl and priority SGCN wetland bird species
• Quantifying PFAS levels in Wisconsin waterfowl

Primary Duties

• Manage and edit spatial layers that inform waterfowl and wetland conservation
• Manipulate spatial layers and extract data for landscape analyses
• Produce maps for research planning and communication
• Collect data in the field
• Manipulate and analyze waterfowl and wetland bird and wetland habitat data using a range of models and tools, e.g., spatial capture-recapture, survival analyses, occupancy models, home range analyses, abundance models, integrated population models, generalized linear mixed models.
• Collaborate with team members to collect data in the field
• Develop and deliver presentations for various audiences
• Lead and contribute to writing and development of peer-reviewed manuscripts and reports

Special Requirements

• Residency: To be considered for this position, you must be a resident of the State of Wisconsin.
• Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to a job offer.
• Eligible to work in U.S.: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience applying skills in spatial data manipulation and management using ArcGIS Pro and preferably Program R
• Demonstrated professional experience manipulating data and conducting quantitative analyses using Program R
• Demonstrated experience with scientific communication (e.g., writing scientific reports, giving research presentations, or publishing peer-reviewed papers)
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, management, and field techniques
• Experience conducting field work in unfavorable conditions
• M.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field (preferred)
• Experience with waterfowl and wetland bird data collection techniques
• First author or co-author on peer-reviewed publication(s), published or in review (preferred)
• Knowledge of wetland ecosystems, management, and field techniques, including wetland bird identification (preferred)
• Knowledge of environmental toxicology (preferred)
• Experience with both frequentist and Bayesian analytical approaches (preferred)

Salary Information

This position pays between $27.68 per hour and is in pay schedule and range 08-03. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

• This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and will not automatically lead to permanent state employment or be entitled to the same benefits as permanent employees.
• May accommodate flexibility for part-time or full-time work hours and seasonal schedules. Work schedules are dependent on business needs.
• Allow individuals to hold multiple LTE appointments concurrently. If both LTE positions are at the same agency, the positions must be bona fide different positions. Each individual LTE position allows for maximum of 1039 hours in a twelve-month period.

How To Apply

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Application Deadline

Applications must be received by 11:59pm, Central Time, on July 13th, 2026 in order to be considered.