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From: Watson, Nicole M <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Cc: Yule, Daniel <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Recruitment Announcement: Biological Technician - Student Service Contractor

The U.S. Geological Survey’s - Great Lakes Science Center – Lake Superior Biological Station (LSBS) is recruiting two student services contract positions. Eligible candidates will have completed either a bachelor’s or master’s degree within 12 months of May 1, 2026 or the starting date. The starting date is negotiable. Candidates will primarily collect and process fisheries and limnological data during the upcoming Lake Superior cycle of the Coordinated Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI) funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act. Field work will be conducted aboard the 107’ research vessel (R/V) Kiyi with lab processing and office work at the LSBS (Ashland, WI).

Please post the attached announcement in appropriate locations and, if available, as an electronic notification.
Feel free to reach out to either Nicole Watson ([log in to unmask]) or Dan Yule ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.

Kindest regards,
Nicole Watson



Nicole M. Watson, PhD

Fishery Biologist

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U. S. Geological Survey

Great Lakes Science Center

Lake Superior Biological Station

2800 Lake Shore Dr E

Ashland, WI  54806

Office Ph: 715-496-5083

Cell Ph: 907-232-2234