Research Ecologist Statistician (Interdisciplinary)
Smithsonian Institution
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Employment Full-Time, Permanent
Location Front Royal, VA
Salary $102,415–$133,142/yr
Career field Science
Matched occupation Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Posted Sep 30, 2026
Source USAJobs (federal)
About this role
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Conservation Ecology Center of the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Front Royal, VA.
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Career context
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Matched career Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Science $76,780US median annual pay
+1.6%Projected growth · slower than average
1,400Annual openings
18,120Currently employed
The employer range is about 53% above the $76,780/yr national median for the matched occupation.
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