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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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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.

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.

Senior Scientist & Director, South Carolina Limnology Research Center — South Carolina State University Research & Extension

Posted: 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Saturday, January 31, 2026

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.

Postdoctoral Researcher, Ecology of Harmful Algal Blooms — Auburn University

Posted: 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, January 1, 2026

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.

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