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This position assists with researchers collaborating with state and federal agencies to assess the fish community and support conservation of native fishes, including federally-listed Colorado Pikeminnow, Humpback Chub and Bonytail, as well as Roundtail Chub, Speckled Dace, and Flannelmouth and Bluehead suckers, in streams of the upper Colorado River Basin, Colorado and Utah. Using multiple sampling techniques, including boat and backpack electrofishing, trammel and gill netting, drift netting, and seining, field crews capture native and nonnative fishes in the Green, Yampa, and White rivers. Additionally, there are focuses on nonnative species removal and monitoring reproduction and recruitment of Colorado Pikeminnow in the Yampa and Green rivers.

Full Consideration Date:

March 6th, 2026

Brief Work Unit Description

Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology is an exciting field that unites scientific curiosity with passion for the natural world. From local-to-global, we tackle the complex challenge of managing and conserving our planet’s diverse fish and wildlife resources through research, education, and outreach. To learn more about our department, visit https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/fwcb/

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct field research and sampling aimed at community assessment and conservation of native fishes, including federally-listed Colorado Pikeminnow, Humpback Chub and Bonytail, as well as Roundtail Chub, Speckled Dace, and Flannelmouth and Bluehead suckers, in streams of the upper Colorado River Basin, Colorado and Utah

• Sample in the Green and Yampa rivers using nets, seines, and electrofishing to remove invasive Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, and other nonnative species

• Drift-net sampling of larvae to measure reproductive success of Colorado Pikeminnow in Dinosaur National Monument

• Sort samples and identify fish of all life stages

• Tag fish and collect data PIT tags and detectors and data loggers

• Assist other federal and state agency collaborators with field work

• Identify, count, and measure larval, juvenile, and adult fish in lab using identification keys and microscopes

• Assist with maintenance of fish specimen collection, including handling formalin, ethanol, and other specimen preservatives, data entry and management, and other curatorial tasks as needed

Conditions of Employment

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to pass CSU background check

Supervision

None

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation

• Willingness to work long hours in a team setting under difficult conditions (mud, heat, bugs, and unpredictable weather)

• Willingness to travel to remote locations in western Colorado and Utah

o Up to 10 days on, 4-6 days off, both primitive camping and cabins, 80 or more hrs per shift, includes holidays and weekends

• Excellent note-taking and field data recording skills

• Ability to work safely without supervision, make decisions, and troubleshoot in the field

• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads (40+ lbs) and over rough terrain daily

• Good swimming and wading ability

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to pass CSU background check

• Flexibility with scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous fish biology or field biology experience

• Experience identifying fishes of Colorado, especially in the Colorado River Basin

• Experience working from hard-bottom boats and rafts in rivers

• Ability to operate 4wd trucks and tow trailers

Salary Range

$17.00-$19.00

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here. (http://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator. (http://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/)

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

Prospective Employees, click here to learn more about CSU's perks and purpose. (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/)

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