Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice — Texas Tech University

Posted: 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, July 31, 2025

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.

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.

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.

Fully funded M.S. positions (2), Aquatic Ecology, Aug. 2025 — Washington State University Vancouver

Posted: 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Thursday, July 31, 2025

Two separate M.S. assistantship positions in Aquatic Ecology available to begin August 16, 2025: 1) Microplankton Dynamics in Reservoirs of the Columbia River Basin and 2) the Feeding Ecology of Native Freshwater Mussels in the Columbia River. 

Aquaculture Extension Associate — Minnesota Sea Grant

Posted: 
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) is hiring an Aquaculture Extension Associate. This full-time position, based out of St. Paul, Minnesota, focuses on improving aquaculture practices to help feed communities and support the future of fisheries in Minnesota and the Great Lakes region. Responsibilities include managing daily operations at the MNSG Aquaculture Lab and supporting outreach and research with fish farmers, state, federal, and tribal tribal partners, and other communities engaged in fisheries and aquaculture across the region. 

Wetland Delineator, California — SummitWest Environmental

Posted: 
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Monday, June 30, 2025

The Wetland Delineator will conduct delineations of jurisdictional waters including wetlands, other waters, and CDFW streambeds in a variety of terrains and weather conditions. The ideal candidate will be organized, motivated, flexible, and able to support a variety of projects throughout California with the majority of work in Southern and Central California.

Assistant Professor, Hydrology — University of New Mexico

Posted: 
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, July 13, 2025

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Hydrology with a start date as early as January 2026. We seek candidates with research expertise in any area of hydrology, including but not limited to hydrogeology, water quality, surface water/ground water interactions, or hydroclimatology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to advance hydrological research with a focus on the unique water and climate dynamics of arid and semi-arid regions.

Junior Specialist, Hydro-Ecology, Montane Streams and Meadows — Center for Watershed Sciences, UC Davis

Posted: 
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Monday, June 30, 2025

The Center for Watershed Sciences at the University of California, Davis seeks to potentially fill 3 non-tenured, academic term appointments as a Junior Specialist. This position will aid in interdisciplinary studies of the interactions of hydrology and ecology in montane stream and meadow systems.

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