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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Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management, Associate/Full Professor - Florida Gulf Coast University

Posted: 
Monday, February 2, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Florida Gulf Coast University's Water School invites applications and nominations for the Juliet C. Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration and Management. This endowed chair will be based at the Harvey Kapnick Research and Education Center at Naples Botanical Garden, a unique hub for interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement focused on wetland and habitat restoration, subtropical/tropical ecology, and ecosystem management.

Freshwater Mussel Research Technician - University of Missouri - Columbia

Posted: 
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Friday, February 20, 2026

Two technicians will assist a University of Missouri graduate student & Missouri Department of Conservation staff to conduct freshwater mussel surveys in rivers across the state of Missouri. Surveys will consist primarily of snorkeling, freshwater mussel identification, and habitat data collection using motorized and non-motorized (canoe/kayak) watercrafts.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental Scientist - Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Posted: 
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Monday, March 23, 2026

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher skilled in biogeochemistry who will contribute to mercury remediation technology development program, specifically focusing on how environmental variables and remediation activities affect mercury bioavailability and bioaccumulation.

Volunteer Opportunities at 18th Annual Ridgway Riverfest - Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership

Posted: 
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Saturday, June 27, 2026

The Ridgway RiverFest is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River, our watershed and river recreation with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biogeochemist - Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Posted: 
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, February 19, 2026

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher skilled in biogeochemistry who will focus on a project investigating the effects of natural and engineered materials on the stabilization of mercury (Hg) in contaminated environmental media (air, soils, sediments, water). This position resides in the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health in the Biodiversity and Sustainable Systems Section, Environmental Sciences Division, Biological & Environmental Systems Science at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

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