The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (2-3) field technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection.
The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, Division of Water Quality Management, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Portland. This position is a stormwater compliance inspector in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM). The position requires extensive fieldwork conducting compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Southern Maine region based out of Portland.
Master’s opportunity to lead field investigation into effects of introduced Alabama Bass on native black basses in North Carolina. Introduced Alabama Bass have led to declines of native black basses in many southeastern reservoirs through hybridization and competition. The hired candidate will evaluate capture efficiency of Alabama Bass in reservoirs and explore comparative movement ecology of co-occurring black basses.
The primary purpose of this position is to lead conservation and management activities for native aquatic invertebrates across New Mexico. The position incumbent will have primary responsibility for conducting field work and data analysis necessary to make informed management decisions to enhance the conservation status of the species in their purview. The incumbent will work within an inter-agency/inter-state context to make decisions and recommendations for the development and implementation of conservation priorities, research, and management. The position exists within the Department of Game and Fish's Native Fish Program and will report to and work closely with the Lower Pecos and Canadian Native Fish Supervisor to execute projects.
The University of Georgia is hiring a Project Coordinator based in Rhinelander, WI, for a joint research project with U.S. Forest Service to guide a multi-year project studying community assessment metrics, community health, and spatial patterns of biodiversity in freshwater mussels in the Great Lakes region. 1 year with potential for renewal.
The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) is seeking a Communications and Media Specialist to assume primary responsibility for managing internal Society-wide and external public communications through the Society’s media channels. These include the Society website and membership portal, email distribution lists, and social media accounts. This person will support and advance the Society’s objectives through initiatives designed to maintain and increase its membership, advertise its publications and programmatic activities, promote member engagement, and highlight member participation and accomplishments in freshwater science, policy, conservation, and management.
The Speir Lab at the University of Arkansas is recruiting a master’s student to explore water quality issues in agricultural systems for Fall 2025. The selected student’s thesis could focus on nutrient transport in an agricultural watershed, nitrous oxide emissions from tailwater recovery systems, nutrient cycling in rice fields, and/or edge-of-field runoff data.
The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work both independently and collaboratively with members of our research team to develop research projects that further our understanding of the ecology of freshwater harmful algal blooms. The incumbent will join an active lab (https://wilsonlab.com/) whose recent research activities integrate large-scale, whole pond and mesocosm experiments, lake surveys, remote sensing, statistical modelling, and meta-analysis to understand the importance of abiotic and biotic factors that affect the promotion or control of algal blooms in aquaculture ponds and drinking water and recreational reservoirs.
The Senior Scientist and Director of South Carolina Limnology Research Center is responsible for leading research initiatives focused on freshwater ecosystems, including lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This role combines scientific expertise in limnology with leadership responsibilities to guide a team of researchers and collaborate with various stakeholders. The director will oversee the development and implementation of research projects aimed at understanding water quality, aquatic ecosystems, and the impacts of human activities on these environments.
Two separate M.S. assistantship positions in Aquatic Ecology available to begin August 16, 2025: 1) Microplankton Dynamics in Reservoirs of the Columbia River Basin and 2) the Feeding Ecology of Native Freshwater Mussels in the Columbia River.
