RESEARCH ECOLOGIST, IS-0408-12

OPEN DATE: July 20, 2026 CLOSING DATE: August 17, 2026 (This job will close once 100 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date.) SALARY: $89,508/year POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed Two (2) years (may be extended based on funds availability) SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Bozeman, MT Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Moderate Risk Who May Apply: Open to all Qualified Applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program and may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment • Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk. • Complete a Probationary Period • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. • The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply. • Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.