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Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

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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

Assistant Professor of Freshwater Fisheries Biology - Missouri State University

Posted: 
Friday, November 7, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, January 4, 2026

The Biology Department seeks a candidate with expertise in freshwater fisheries biology. Minimum requirements include a PhD in a related area at the time of appointment, peer-reviewed publications in fisheries biology and/or fish ecology, excellent communication skills, and strong support of MSU’s mission.

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences (Freshwater Fish Ecology) - Central Washington University

Posted: 
Friday, November 7, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Department of Biological Sciences at Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, seeks a colleague specializing in population or community-level freshwater fish ecology to join the faculty in a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning September 16, 2026.

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Biology (Ecology) - Montana State University-Northern

Posted: 
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, November 30, 2025

The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at Montana State University-Northern (MSUN), invites applications for an academic year (10-month), full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology position, anticipated to begin August 1, 2026.

    

Scientist 4 - South Florida Water Management District

Posted: 
Monday, October 20, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

The Restoration Evaluation Unit of the Lake and River Ecosystems Section at South Florida Water Management District seeks an experienced invertebrate ecologist with a working knowledge of the effects of river and floodplain hydrology on restoration of invertebrate communities in river channel and floodplain habitats.

2 M.S./Ph.D. Assistantships in Freshwater Ecology — University of Mississippi

Posted: 
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Lopez Lab for Aquatic Conservation and Ecosystem Science is recruiting two graduate assistants to start in 2026. Our lab primarily focuses on studying animal-driven impacts on ecosystem function. Projects will include freshwater biodiversity surveys, ecophysiological experiments, and/or analyses of nutrient cycling and stream metabolism.

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.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Aquatic Animal Health — Cornell University

Posted: 
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, November 30, 2025

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time assistant/associate/full professor position (tenure track) to develop an exceptional research program and contribute to the aquatic animal health program, which includes a state-of-the-art aquatic research facility located in the veterinary college. The successful applicant will be expected to build and maintain an active research program in fish health, and candidates working on infectious diseases of fish will be preferred. Other desirable qualities of the successful candidate include an interest in sustainable aquaculture production, climate change, population health, and aquatic invertebrates.

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