Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

We are looking to appoint two fixed-term, research-only positions to contribute to our existing team in the Centre for Freshwater Ecosystems at La Trobe University, based in Albury-Wodonga. While broad training in freshwater sciences is desirable, we are specifically seeking applicants with a background in quantitative ecology, with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas: river and wetland ecology, quantitative ecological modelling, spatial data processing and remote sensing.

The Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement Subsection (AHRE) of the Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section is seeking an aquatic habitat restoration biologist to develop and manage projects on lakes, rivers, and wetlands to benefit fish and wildlife resources.  The position will work within the Central Florida AHRE multidisciplinary team, and independently.

This position represents a partnership between the New York State Water Resources Institute (NYSWRI) and the Invasive Species Coordination Section (ISCS) of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Lands and Forests. Primary duties of this position will include surveying and managing aquatic invasive species, creating and supervising a regional AIS strike team, as well as planning and executing research and demonstration projects related to prevention, control, and eradication of aquatic invasives.

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is searching for an individual who enjoys diatom taxonomy and who wants to be part of a successful team of environmental scientists. The person hired for this position will work in the Environmental Toxicology Department to analyze freshwater diatom samples collected from rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands to identify and enumerate specimens; document taxa with digital images; perform QA/QC analyses; and prepare reports.