Freshwater Science Jobs & Opportunities

The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) is seeking an individual to join our team as an Environmental Data Specialist. This role will focus on the design and development of observing networks for the Great Lakes region, and the maintenance and enhancement of scientific software and applications. The individual will work closely with CIGLR, partners affiliated with the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (NOAA GLERL) to support research efforts and data management.

oin Woodwell’s Evolving Meta-Ecosystems (EVOME) Institute in the Alaskan Arctic as a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) student program. EVOME explores adaptive responses of key organisms to climate change and their influence on cross-ecosystem function along a latitudinal gradient spanning south to north of the Brooks Mountains in Alaska. The REU student will participate in interdisciplinary research and will develop and complete their own independent research project related to EVOME’s core science objectives, including spatial ecology, population structure and/or community dynamics in stream-riparian ecosystems.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to develop and apply habitat restoration skills. Mid-Columbia Fisheries (MCF) seeks adaptable, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals, both new to the field and experienced, who are passionate about salmon recovery and habitat restoration.

The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (up to 10) 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. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Havana, Illinois.