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Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

  • SFS members, academic institutions, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations may post jobs and opportunities freely at no charge.
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Postdoc, Great Lakes Benthic Ecology — UWM School of Freshwater Sciences

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Friday, May 10, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences has been conducting research on nearshore benthic ecology in Lake Michigan for more than two decades. Specific research topics include benthic algae ecology, nutrient cycling by invasive dreissenids, nearshore trophic dynamics, community metabolism, and mechanisms responsible for avian botulism outbreaks. We are searching for a Post-Doctoral Associate who can help further this research through analysis of a large, multidisciplinary data set, augmented with continuing field research.

Environmental Analyst, Long Island Sound Habitat Restoration Coordinator — NEIWPCC

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, April 7, 2024

NEIWPCC’s mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states. We’re looking for a Habitat Restoration Coordinator to join our team and utilize their stewardship skills to support the Long Island Sound Study’s efforts to restore and protect the Sound’s thriving habitats and abundant wildlife.

Multiple positions — Trent University and Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Monday, April 1, 2024

As part of a collaborative research project led by the Foxe Basin Kivalliq North Sapujiyiit/Guardians of the Sea Society (https://sapujiyiit.org/), we are seeking to fill multiple funded positions. All posts will work together in a highly collaborative environment with a team of researchers at Trent University, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, National Research Council (NRC) Canada, University of Florida, and Environment and Climate Change Canada and have opportunities to undertake field work in three Nunavut communities (Chesterfield Inlet, Coral Harbour, and Naujaat).

Biophysical Modeling Analyst —University of Michigan, CIGLR

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, April 7, 2024

We are seeking an individual to join our ecological and physical modeling teams at the University of Michigan's Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL). Under the direction of project principal investigators, the Biophysical Modeling Analyst will work collaboratively with CIGLR and NOAA GLERL scientists to develop experimental ecological forecasts linked to the hydrodynamic models of the Great Lakes Operational Forecast System and evaluate model performance through statistical comparison of modeled and observed water quality, biological, and physical variables.

Seasonal Wetland Ecology Technician — Open Space Mountain Parks, City of Boulder

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Under moderate supervision, the Wetland Ecology Technician will support and assist the Wetland and Riparian Ecology Program in field-based data collection and monitoring aimed at understanding the extent, location, and condition of wetland and riparian areas on Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) lands.

Watershed Health Monitoring Etech (6 positions) — Washington State Dept. of Ecology

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Monday, May 20, 2024

The Environmental Assessment Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill six Watershed Health Monitoring Etech (Environmental Technician) positions for the Summer 2024 field season. Some of the key work activities include hiking, field navigation, biological monitoring, water quality sampling, habitat surveys, and using different types of monitoring equipment. The information you collect will help assess the condition of streams and watersheds.

Watershed Health Monitoring Environmental Specialist 1 (2 positions) — Washington State Department of Ecology

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Monday, May 20, 2024

The Environmental Assessment Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Watershed Health Monitoring Environmental Specialist 1 positions for the Summer 2024 field season. In this role, you will conduct environmental sampling and support the Watershed Health Monitoring field leads by assisting in the organization of day-to-day data collection activities in the field. You will also aid in training the environmental technicians involved in this project. Some of the key work activities include: hiking, field navigation, biological monitoring, water quality sampling, habitat surveys, and using different types of monitoring equipment. The information that you collect will help assess the condition of streams and watersheds.

Environmental Biologist I — KY Division of Water

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Division of Water is seeking candidates to serve as an Environmental Biologist I in the Monitoring Section of the Water Quality Branch in Frankfort, KY. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain water quality monitoring experience and in-depth knowledge of Kentucky streams through extensive travel and field work as part of a large and diverse team. Field work across the state of Kentucky will include the collection of macroinvertebrate, fish, and water samples during the spring and summer with an emphasis on the collection of benthic macroinvertebrates.

e-DNA Specialist — California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Join our interdisciplinary team and lead the development of an eDNA module, which will be implemented as part of our long-term monitoring program assessing aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity throughout California! This position will be responsible for developing protocols that use eDNA metabarcoding approaches for the detection of terrestrial and aquatic species, designing genetic data management infrastructure, and synthesizing metrics of biodiversity to assess watershed health and help implement conservation restoration measures.

Aquatic Zoologist — Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Monday, April 1, 2024

Come join this dedicated team of professionals in this rare opportunity to care for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable species! The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation (NHC) works to conserve Wisconsin’s native plants, animals and their habitats using science, collaborative approaches, and creative strategies. NHC is responsible for managing and providing guidance on hundreds of non-game species throughout Wisconsin, including state and federally protected species and their habitats. The program also manages the country’s oldest and largest system of State Natural Areas which protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin’s natural communities and overall biodiversity. We are recruiting to fill an Aquatic Zoologist position to work out of our Madison office or any DNR service center within the state determined to be best suited for the bureau’s needs, applicant preference, and space availability. Telework may be available for up to 60% of the workweek!

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