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.
  • For-profit companies may submit postings, but a $35 donation to an SFS endowment fund is suggested.
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Jr. Regional Coordinator — Florida LAKEWATCH, University of Florida

Posted: 
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Friday, May 24, 2024

Florida LAKEWATCH (lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu) at the University of Florida is seeking a Junior Regional Coordinator (UF TEAMS title is Lab Tech III) to support the extension and fieldwork arm of the program. Ideally this person will be interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in the future related to LAKEWATCH research. Details below and the official listing for this position can be found at: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/531423/laboratory-technician-iii.

WETLAND & STREAM RESTORATION SPECIALIST — Georgia-Alabama Land Trust

Posted: 
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Friday, August 30, 2024

GALT is seeking a Wetland and Stream Restoration Specialist with the desire to develop their professional skill set, be invested as part of a team, and contribute to wetland conservation and restoration efforts. This position will focus on aiding mitigation banking site selection and credit generation efforts in Georgia through GALT’s In Lieu Fee (GALT-ILF) Mitigation Program.

Lead Field Instructor — Wildlands Studies

Posted: 
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, August 1, 2024

Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding a PhD or MSc to be the Lead Instructor for new field programs. The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous, wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures of specific USA-based and international locales.

Lakes Program Manager — State of Vermont

Posted: 
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, May 22, 2024

We're looking for an experienced environmental manager to join our team of dedicated and knowledgeable water resource professionals. As the Lakes Program Manager you will work collaboratively with internal and external partners and division leadership to oversee the management, administrative, planning, and policy work of the Lakes and Ponds Program.

M.S. Assistantship, Freshwater Mussel Ecology — Washington State University Vancouver

Posted: 
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Friday, May 31, 2024

Dr. Gretchen Rollwagen-Bollens and Dr. Stephen Bollens, Co-Directors of the Aquatic Ecology Lab at Washington State University, Vancouver, WA, USA have one paid position available for a new master’s degree student to start in August 2024. Please apply by May 25, 2024. This M.S. assistantship will specifically support a student to conduct research related to the feeding dynamics of native freshwater mussels (i.e., grazing on phytoplankton and microzooplankton) in the lower Columbia River.

Aquatic Ecology Postdoctoral Research Associate — University of Wyoming

Posted: 
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Friday, June 21, 2024

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in aquatic ecology. This position is part of University of Wyoming NSF EPSCoR grant titled “WyACT: Wyoming Anticipating Climate Transitions”. The successful applicant will use ecological and physical models to predict responses to climate change induced reductions in water availability. The postdoc will develop their own research activities related to lake modeling, food webs, or flow-ecology relationships in the Upper Snake River, Green River, or Wind River watersheds, Wyoming.

Postdoctoral Research Associate — University of Wyoming

Posted: 
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in aquatic ecology. This position is part of University of Wyoming NSF EPSCoR grant titled “WyACT: Wyoming Anticipating Climate Transitions”. The successful applicant will use ecological and physical models to predict responses to climate change induced reductions in water availability. The postdoc will work to advance our understanding of how climate change affects aquatic ecosystems. The postdoc will develop their own research activities related to lake modeling, food webs, or flow-ecology relationships in the Upper Snake River, Green River, or Wind River watersheds, Wyoming.

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