FISHERIES RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSTION [HR-25-178] (Full-time/LAPWAI ID 83540

Job Summary

The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Fisheries Resources Management (DFRM) is recruiting for a Fisheries Research Scientist. This position plays a key role in advancing research, monitoring, and evaluation of salmon, steelhead, coho, sockeye, and lamprey populations across the Snake River Basin.

As part of a small, collaborative team, the successful candidate will apply advanced statistical, modeling, and data management expertise to address complex fisheries management questions and inform Tribal conservation strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compile, standardize, and analyze fisheries data.
• Conduct statistical and spatial analyses.
• Develop population models and sampling designs.
• Build reproducible analytical workflows in R* and/or Python* using Git and GitHub.
• Develop and maintain data management systems and web applications (SQL databases, API endpoints).
• Prepare technical reports, management briefings, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Provide technical review of reports and proposals.
• Support cross-divisional analyses (supplementation, hydro-system impacts, habitat effectiveness).
• Contribute to grant and proposal development.
• Represent the Nez Perce Tribe in regional research, monitoring, and evaluation forums.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries science, ecology, statistics, computer science, or a closely related field (Master’s preferred).
• Five (5) years of related professional experience (or three (3) years with a Master’s degree).
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy.
• Must provide a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for the past three (3) years.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test (drug-free work environment).

Please provide a cover letter, resume, college transcripts, and three (3) letters of reference.

A full class/job description is available through the Nez Perce Tribe Human Resources Department.

Mailing Address:
Nez Perce Tribe Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 365
Lapwai, ID 83540

OR

Email complete application packet to: teamhr@nezperce.org

Phone: (208) 843-7332
Website: http://www.nezperce.org/contact/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.65 - $52.45 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person