Description: The U.S. Geological Survey, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (PWRC) is seeking a full-time research biologist to work in a team setting to study waterbirds and wetlands for multiple research projects. The main focus of work will include analysis and writing scientific papers for ongoing waterbird ecology and disease studies as well as handling logistics and leading fieldwork for ongoing studies. The position is located at PWRC in Beltsville, MD. Some work will be conducted in collaboration with USGS Western Ecological Research Center (California). The position has funding for 12 months with possibility of extension up to 4 years based on performance and funding.

A major component of the work will include writing up avian influenza d