Ecological Data Scientist, IS-1560-12

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Ecological Data Scientist, IS-1560-12 Application Deadline: 18 May 2026: Department: National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Employment Type: Full Time: Location: Front Royal, VA: Reporting To: Supervisory Ecologist: Compensation: $102,415 - $133,142 / year Description: OPEN DATE: April 20, 2026 CLOSING DATE: May 18, 2026 POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed nine (9) Months (may be extended based on funds availability) SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Front Royal, VA Non-sensitive (NS)/Low 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, Tra...