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.
- To submit a job or opportunity, fill out this form.
- The board is updated twice weekly.
PhD Position at Univ. Alabama to Study Evolving MetaEcosystems in Alaskan Riparian Insect Communities - University of Alabama
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
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.
MS Assistantship- Limnology/Plankton Ecology - SUNY Plattsburgh
Seeking an MS student for an assistantship in Limnology/Plankton Ecology at the Lake Champlain Research Institute at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability - Western Michigan University
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.
Aquatic Scientist/Limnology - SUNY Plattsburgh
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (RF-SUNY) is seeking candidates with varying levels of experience for the position of Aquatic Ecologist / Limnologist with The Lake Champlain Research Institute (LCRI) at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Ph.D. Assistantship to assess freshwater macroinvertebrate responses to Hurricane Helene - Clemson University
We are seeking an enthusiastic Ph.D. student at Clemson University to assess Hurricane Helene’s impacts on macroinvertebrates in the Davidson River.
M.S. Assistantships to assess freshwater macroinvertebrate species of concern responses to Hurricane Helene - Clemson University
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
Tenure Track Faculty – Biology (26-11) - Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University and the Department of Biology invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position. We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research at a comprehensive liberal arts institution.
Assistant Professor of Freshwater Fisheries Biology - Missouri State University
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.

