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MSU FW Alum sharing open positions with the USFWS. From: DeHaan, Patrick <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:25 AM To: Schneider, Jim <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Two permanent geneticist jobs with USFWS Hi Jim, Can you post these two positions on the MSU Jobs listservs? Thanks! Pat DeHaan The US Fish and Wildlife Service Whitney Genetics Lab (WGL) in Onalaska, WI is currently recruiting for two GS 9/11 geneticists to work in our lab. These are both permanent positions and moving expenses for the successful applicants may be paid. The Whitney Genetics Lab is part of the USFWS Midwest Fisheries Center which includes the WGL, the La Crosse Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, and the La Crosse Fish Health Office. The primary role of the WGL is to use eDNA technology to help implement two large monitoring programs; one focused on Invasive Carp in the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes, and one focused on monitoring for emerging AIS in the Great Lakes Basin. The lab has also worked on eDNA and conservation genetics studies for threatened and endangered species that are priorities for USFWS and other partner agencies. The successful applicants will be responsible for all aspects of these projects including working with partners to define study objectives, processing samples in the laboratory, data analysis and communicating results to the scientific community. Here is the link to our lab’s website: https://www.fws.gov/office/whitney-genetics-laboratory<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fws.gov/office/whitney-genetics-laboratory__;!!HXCxUKc!wbSdKu4HeQYLpltDPe26uXbzkX0_1O2oCU0BATKWrjicWykjHWUhh50wGXxNXCkzqfZ4pNmocT6rObNzLomk70DSdX_D$> Onalaska WI is part of the La Crosse metro area and is located in the Driftless Region of Western WI. This unique area is characterized by tall bluffs, the Mississippi River, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are year-round outdoor activities in the area including hiking, biking, boating, hunting, fishing, and skiing. The La Crosse area has a population of over 120,000 residents and features a vibrant downtown area on the banks of the Mississippi River that includes numerous options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The area is also home to three colleges and universities. La Crosse is located roughly 2 hours from Minneapolis, MN and Madison WI. More information about the La Crosse area can be found here: https://explorelacrosse.com/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/explorelacrosse.com/__;!!HXCxUKc!wbSdKu4HeQYLpltDPe26uXbzkX0_1O2oCU0BATKWrjicWykjHWUhh50wGXxNXCkzqfZ4pNmocT6rObNzLomk7zScsQKg$> These positions will be open from July 5, 2023 to July 18, 2023. Here are the links the job postings: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/735191200<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/735191200__;!!HXCxUKc!wbSdKu4HeQYLpltDPe26uXbzkX0_1O2oCU0BATKWrjicWykjHWUhh50wGXxNXCkzqfZ4pNmocT6rObNzLomk73D54q9v$> (For all U.S. Citizens) https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/735191100<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/735191100__;!!HXCxUKc!wbSdKu4HeQYLpltDPe26uXbzkX0_1O2oCU0BATKWrjicWykjHWUhh50wGXxNXCkzqfZ4pNmocT6rObNzLomk76hxH73w$>(For current Federal Employees and other status candidates) Questions about these positions can be directed to Pat DeHaan ([log in to unmask]) Project Leader US Fish and Wildlife Service Whitney Genetics Lab 555 Lester Ave Onalaska WI, 54650 608-518-6133 (cell) [log in to unmask]