The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (2-3) field technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection.
The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality, Division of Water Quality Management, is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in Portland. This position is a stormwater compliance inspector in the Division of Water Quality Management (DWQM). The position requires extensive fieldwork conducting compliance inspections and audits for a variety of industrial, commercial, and municipal discharges in the Southern Maine region based out of Portland.
NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support the activities of the Long Island Sound (LIS) Partnership Bioextraction Coordinator in forwarding the Nutrient Bioextraction Initiative. The goal is to improve the quality of marine waters in New York and Connecticut by removing excess nitrogen through the cultivation and harvest of seaweed and shellfish. The Initiative will provide information to help decision makers with the guidelines needed to facilitate seaweed and shellfish farming and harvest operations in their coastal waters.
Master’s opportunity to lead field investigation into effects of introduced Alabama Bass on native black basses in North Carolina. Introduced Alabama Bass have led to declines of native black basses in many southeastern reservoirs through hybridization and competition. The hired candidate will evaluate capture efficiency of Alabama Bass in reservoirs and explore comparative movement ecology of co-occurring black basses.
The primary purpose of this position is to lead conservation and management activities for native aquatic invertebrates across New Mexico. The position incumbent will have primary responsibility for conducting field work and data analysis necessary to make informed management decisions to enhance the conservation status of the species in their purview. The incumbent will work within an inter-agency/inter-state context to make decisions and recommendations for the development and implementation of conservation priorities, research, and management. The position exists within the Department of Game and Fish's Native Fish Program and will report to and work closely with the Lower Pecos and Canadian Native Fish Supervisor to execute projects.
The University of Georgia is hiring a Project Coordinator based in Rhinelander, WI, for a joint research project with U.S. Forest Service to guide a multi-year project studying community assessment metrics, community health, and spatial patterns of biodiversity in freshwater mussels in the Great Lakes region. 1 year with potential for renewal.
The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) is seeking a Communications and Media Specialist to assume primary responsibility for managing internal Society-wide and external public communications through the Society’s media channels. These include the Society website and membership portal, email distribution lists, and social media accounts. This person will support and advance the Society’s objectives through initiatives designed to maintain and increase its membership, advertise its publications and programmatic activities, promote member engagement, and highlight member participation and accomplishments in freshwater science, policy, conservation, and management.
The Bier Lab research group at Savannah River Ecology Lab in Aiken, SC is inviting applications for a temporary lab and field technician from late August through December (dates flexible). This position is for a research support technician who will assist in the collection and identification of aquatic macroinvertebrates from stream ecosystems at the Savannah River Site.
The Speir Lab at the University of Arkansas is recruiting a master’s student to explore water quality issues in agricultural systems for Fall 2025. The selected student’s thesis could focus on nutrient transport in an agricultural watershed, nitrous oxide emissions from tailwater recovery systems, nutrient cycling in rice fields, and/or edge-of-field runoff data.
The Department of Natural Resources Management in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice/Associate Professor of Practice to begin in January 2026 (depending on the selection process, the start date could be as early as August 2025). At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities are to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department.
