The Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute (ARRI) is looking for an Aquatic Ecologist and one or two Interns to help with our research projects.
Position: Aquatic Ecologist
Duration: Available Immediately. Full time salaried position. Work days may include some
Saturdays and Sundays during the field season (May – Sept.)
Location: Talkeetna, Alaska
(Possible office in Anchorage or Wasilla)
Description of Organization: The Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute (ARRI) is a non-
profit corporation located in Talkeetna, Alaska. ARRI conducts water quality and fish habitat
research funded by state and federal agencies. Current projects include investigating fish use
and water quality in glacial rivers; the investigation of the influence of stream temperatures on
salmonid production; the effects of stormwater on fish habitat and water quality; juvenile
salmonid use of estuary habitats; the influence of motor boats on hydrocarbon concentrations,
turbidity, and the biological community; juvenile salmon distribution and growth rates; stream
habitat classification and fish habitat relationships; and the evaluation of the proposed Susitna-
Watana Hydroelectric Dam project. We are seeking a candidate that is pursuing a career in
aquatic ecology or fisheries.
Duties: Conduct field measures of water quality, juvenile fish abundance, and
macroinvertebrates; enter field data in Excel spreadsheets; conduct statistical analyses; conduct
literature reviews; and report writing. Assist field crews consisting of 1 or 2 field technicians,
interns and/or graduate students in the collection, recording and processing of water quality and
fish habitat data. Activities will include collecting samples of juvenile salmon and
macroinvertebrates; calibrating and deploying temperature and turbidity data loggers; obtaining
measures of stream discharge, slopes, substrate, and channel morphometry; measuring basic
water chemistry; collecting water samples for nutrient, hydrocarbon and metals analyses;
macroinvertebrate sample sorting and identification; organize, calibrate, and maintain field
sampling equipment; data entry and analysis. Traveling by 4WD truck, boat and/or 4-wheeler
will be typical.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries Biology, Environmental
Science or closely related field. Must have experience in field sampling methods and the ability
to work in semi-remote locations with minimal supervision. Experience navigating large rivers
by motor boat a plus. A significant amount of the field work will be conducted by walking and
bushwhacking up small streams with abundant wildlife. Applicants must be in reasonable
physical condition and have some degree of tolerance for these conditions. Must be organized
and honest. Should have experience with ArcGIS, R, Excel and Word. Must have a valid
driver’s license and good driving record.
Salary: 3,000 to 3,600/month; DOE.
How to Apply: Please send resume, transcripts and professional references to
arri before March 1, 2013. Questions can be emailed to same address.
Position: Aquatic Ecology Intern
Duration: Late April/ early May through September 2013. Position is full time (40 hours/week). Work
days may include Saturdays and Sundays.
Location: Talkeetna, Alaska
Description of Organization: The Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute (ARRI) is a non‐profit
corporation located in Talkeetna, Alaska. ARRI conducts water quality and fish habitat research funded
by state and federal agencies. Current projects include investigating fish use and water quality in glacial
rivers; the investigation of the influence of stream temperatures on salmonid production; the effects of
stormwater on fish habitat and water quality; juvenile salmonid use of estuary habitats; assessing the
influence of motor boats on hydrocarbon concentrations, turbidity, and the biological community; and
the evaluation of the proposed Susitna‐Watana Hydroelectric Dam project.
Duties: Under the direction of a field supervisor, assist in the collection, recording and processing of
water quality and fish habitat data. Activities will include collecting samples of juvenile salmon using
minnow traps, identifying fish species, and obtaining weight and length measures; calibrating and
deploying temperature data loggers; measuring basic water chemistry; collecting water samples for
nutrient analyses; obtain measures of stream discharge, slopes, substrate, and channel morphometry;
and macroinvertebrate sample collection, sorting and identification. Help organize, calibrate, and
maintain field sampling equipment. Traveling by 4WD truck, boat and/or 4‐wheeler will be typical.
Interns will have the opportunity to work on most, if not all, on‐going projects.
Minimum Qualifications: College senior or degree in Aquatic Ecology, Fish Biology, Environmental
Science or closely related field. Some experience in field sampling methods preferred. A significant
amount of the work will be conducted by walking and bushwhacking up small streams with abundant
wildlife. Interns must be in reasonable physical condition and have some degree of tolerance for these
conditions. Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Experience navigating large
rivers by motor boat a plus.
Compensation: $9.00/hr.
How to Apply: Please send resume, transcripts and references to arri before March 1,
2013. Questions can be emailed to same address.
Postion Description Aquatic Ecologist.pdf
Postion Description Aquatic Ecology Intern.pdf
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