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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.
  • For-profit companies may submit postings, but a $35 donation to an SFS endowment fund is suggested.
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PhD Position at Univ. Alabama to Study Evolving MetaEcosystems in Alaskan Riparian Insect Communities - University of Alabama

Posted: 
Monday, December 8, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Funding for a PhD position is available at the University of Alabama Dept. of Biological Sciences in the laboratories of Dr. Carla Atkinson and Dr. Jeff Lozier.

Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Launch Stewards - New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission

Posted: 
Monday, December 8, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission and the Lake Champlain Basin Program are seeking multiple seasonal boat launch stewards to deliver interpretive invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2026 and to inspect and decontaminate watercraft.       

Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability - Western Michigan University

Posted: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Saturday, August 1, 2026

Western Michigan University (WMU) invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability (SEGS) on the WMU main campus in Kalamazoo, MI, effective fall 2026.

M.S. Assistantships to assess freshwater macroinvertebrate species of concern responses to Hurricane Helene - Clemson University

Posted: 
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

We are seeking 2 enthusiastic M.S. students to assess Hurricane Helene’s impacts on macroinvertebrate Species of Conservation Concern (SoCC) in Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests of North Carolina at Clemson University

Macroinvertebrate Biology Technician — EnviroScience Inc.

Posted: 
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Macroinvertebrate Biology Technician is responsible for completion of macroinvertebrate services and project work at the headquarters office in Stow, OH. The Macroinvertebrate Biology Technician will be responsible for laboratory sample processing (sorting, slide mounting, data entry, etc.) and completion of aquatic macroinvertebrate field survey project work. Requirements of this position include but are not limited to laboratory work, field work, and data management while also offering the opportunity to assist with other project efforts such as proposal preparation, technical report preparation, and other aquatic survey or natural resources services.

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