RF Fisheries Technicians

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Description of Department:

The Research Foundation (RF) at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for full-time RF Fisheries Technicians (n 2) to join our collaborative research team. Technicians will serve critical roles within a multi-partner research team studying how to remediate spawning habitats to improve reproductive success of native fishes (e.g. Cisco Lake Whitefish Lake Trout Walleye).

These full-time Field Technician Research Foundation positions are to be based at the USGS Lake Ontario Biological Station located in the Port of Oswego a few miles from the SUNY Oswego Campus. This USGS station operates in close partnership with the SUNY Oswego faculty and aquatic conservation labs as well as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy. This collaborative environment provides unique opportunities for impactful research and professional growth. The roles will primarily involve supporting aquatic biologists in field operations across diverse and critical ecosystems including Lake Ontario Lake Erie and tributaries to the St. Lawrence River.

Posting Date:August 19 2026

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: $19-$22 per hour full-time 37.5 hours per week $37050 - $42900

Benefit Information:The Research Foundation for SUNY provides an excellent benefit package.Click herefor more information.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

The Field Technicians (n 2) will be essential members of our SUNY Oswego and USGS research team responsible for performing and assisting with a wide range of tasks to ensure the successful execution of time-sensitive field research. For example field sampling on Lake Ontario involves quantifying native fish embryo deposition in November through December trapping larval emergence in March through-May and assessing the physical conditions of spawning and incubation habitats throughout the winter. Technicians will also support laboratory experiments maintain field equipment manage data processes field sample work collaboratively with SUNY Oswego faculty staff and aquatic biologists from state and federal agencies adhering strictly to all field and lab safety protocols.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment that respects embraces and promotes cultural safety belonging civil discourse cultural humility and other values and goals outlined in SUNY OswegosStrategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

While this position is affiliated with the SUNY Oswego campus it is a Research Foundation position not a New York State position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Fisheries Biology Aquatic Ecology Wildlife Biology Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in aquatic field research.
• Demonstrated experience with common aquatic sampling techniques such as electrofishing netting (gill nets trap nets seines) or deployment of specialized gear.
• Experience with boat operation (up to 26 ft) and trailering.
• Understanding and practical experience with field safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail in data collection and sample handling.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in challenging outdoor conditions (e.g. lifting equipment working in adverse weather).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems.
• Basic proficiency in data entry and organization (e.g. databases R)
• Relevant certifications (e.g. first aid boat safety).
• Familiarity with fish identification particularly native species.

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found within each member of our campus community and strive to create an environment where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity our mission is to foster an environment that respects embraces and promotes cultural competence civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible global citizens. For more information see SUNY Oswegos Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity and/or community service (volunteer work etc.) and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

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Search Chair:

If you have any questions about the position please e-mail:
Nicholas Sard Search Chair at

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

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1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in your professional experience personal life or community engagement
3. Resume or CV
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5. Contact information for three professional references

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