The Wetland Ecologist will join a team of interdisciplinary scientists in GLIFWC’s Biological Services Division. GLIFWC works with 11 Ojibwe member Tribes who retain treaty rights in the ceded territories of northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
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.
The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a full-time, 11-month, tenure-track position, with a 75% Extension and 25% teaching appointment. The successful applicant will work within the broad area of aquatic resource ecology and management, which may include aspects of pond and stream management, fish ecology, aquaculture, and terrestrial-aquatic interactions all in the agricultural dominated landscape of Oklahoma.
Come join the Little Ecology Group (www.littleecologygroup.ca)! We are hiring a PhD student to conduct aquatic biodiversity research as part of the Alpine Horizons research project, a joint effort of multiple B.C. universities, the Squamish Nation, and British Columbia Parks. You can learn more about Alpine Horizons here.
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.
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.
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.
The Taylor Lab at the University of Mississippi is actively recruiting three PhD students to start in the Spring or Fall of 2026. Applicants interested in aquatic biogeochemistry, nutrient cycling, and/or community ecology are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
