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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.
  • To submit a job or opportunity, fill out this form.
  • The board is updated twice weekly.

Water Resources Technician - BIA WaterCorps Program - Water Resources Technician - BIA WaterCorps Program

Posted: 
Monday, February 2, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Monday, March 2, 2026

The Water Resources Technician is an AmeriCorps position that will advance the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s understanding of the hydrology of Grays Lake and how it could be managed in the future to better meet biological and community water needs.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental Scientist - Oak Ridge National Lab

Posted: 
Monday, February 2, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, April 30, 2026

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher skilled in biogeochemistry who will contribute to mercury remediation technology development program, specifically focusing on how environmental variables and remediation activities affect mercury bioavailability and bioaccumulation.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biogeochemist - Oak Ridge National Lab

Posted: 
Monday, February 2, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, April 30, 2026

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher skilled in biogeochemistry who will focus on a project investigating the effects of natural and engineered materials on the stabilization of mercury (Hg) in contaminated environmental media (air, soils, sediments, water).

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Environmental Scientist - Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Posted: 
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Monday, March 23, 2026

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher skilled in biogeochemistry who will contribute to mercury remediation technology development program, specifically focusing on how environmental variables and remediation activities affect mercury bioavailability and bioaccumulation.

Volunteer Opportunities at 18th Annual Ridgway Riverfest - Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership

Posted: 
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Expiration Date: 
Saturday, June 27, 2026

The Ridgway RiverFest is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River, our watershed and river recreation with all-age river races, live music, local food and drink, kids’ activities, watershed educational and cultural programs.

Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability - Western Michigan University

Posted: 
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Saturday, August 1, 2026

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.

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

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