Research Ecologist Statistician (Interdisciplinary).

About the role

This is an interdisciplinary position. If selected, you could be hired as a GS‑0408‑12 Research Ecologist or a GS‑1530‑12 Research Statistician (Biology).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research integrating ecology with statistical and mathematical modeling to understand, manage, and conserve species and populations.
• Formulate and publish research findings and conclusions in the fields of ecology, conservation biology, quantitative ecology, and statistics.
• Manage funding and implement a productive scientific research program.
• Serve as a subject matter expert providing scientific information, technical advice, and training on the application of advanced statistical, quantitative, and modeling tools used in ecology and conservation research.

Requirements

• Pass pre‑employment background investigation.
• May need to complete a probationary period.
• Maintain a bank account for direct deposit/electronic transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Qualification requirements, including one year time‑in‑grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
• Applicants must meet the Basic Qualifications (GS‑0408 or GS‑1530) AND the specialized requirements noted below.
• Specialized experience: one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS‑11 level in the Federal Service, defined as developing, planning, and conducting original research that integrates ecology with statistical and mathematical modeling to understand, manage, and conserve species.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and must clearly demonstrate how experience aligns with the responsibilities; do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement.
• Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations; volunteer work helps build competencies and can be credited.
• Part‑time and/or unpaid related experience will be considered to determine total years and months; note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
• This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
• Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized; if authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period (no guarantee).
• By applying, you agree to allow your application and personal information to be shared with one or more Smithsonian Institution hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Qualifications

• GS‑0408 (Ecologist) basic education requirement: Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• GS‑1530 (Statistician) basic education requirement: Applicants must meet A or B:
  • A. Degree that included 15 semester hours in statistics (or in mathematics and statistics, provided at least 6 semester hours were in statistics), and 9 additional semester hours in one or more of the following: physical or biological sciences, medicine, education, engineering; or in the social sciences including demography, history, economics, social welfare, geography, international relations, social or cultural anthropology, health sociology, political