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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.
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RaMP Woods to Water Postbaccalaureate Training Program — University of Alabama

Posted: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, April 15, 2025

The University of Alabama is recruiting 10 recent graduates for an NSF-sponsored training program in field ecology. The Woods to Water (W2W) project is an experience-based learning program aimed at helping early career scientists understand critical linkages between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The W2W program will provide a year-long immersive, cohort- and field-based program in standardized methods and data science, with the first cohort starting August 2025.

Wisconsin-Stout Graduate Degree Showcase: Conservation Biology

Posted: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

UW-Stout’s Professional Science Master’s in Conservation Biology trains degree candidates to evaluate and understand conservation practices in ecology, biodiversity, fisheries, watershed management, native species and habitats, global climate change, environmental laws and regulations, and natural resource management. 

Environmental Data Specialist — University of Michigan, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research

Posted: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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.

Hydrologic Data Specialist — Univeristy of MIchigan, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research

Posted: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

We are seeking a Hydrologic Data Specialist to support efforts underway at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) and the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) to develop next generation hydrologic and water level forecasting of the Great Lakes and advance ice data analysis.

Research Assistant Intern (REU) — Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc.

Posted: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, March 2, 2025

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.

2025 Seasonal Restoration Technician — Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group

Posted: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Friday, March 14, 2025

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.

2025 Restoration Crew Lead — Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group

Posted: 
Friday, February 21, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Friday, March 14, 2025

Mid-Columbia Fisheries (MCF) is seeking seasonal Crew Leads for MCF’s Restoration Crew. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced restoration field staff to combine field and leadership skills in a team environment. Mid-Columbia Fisheries is seeking adaptable, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals with excellent communication and organizational skills who are passionate about salmon recovery and habitat restoration.

Aquatic Field/Fisheries Technician (Hourly) — Illinois Natural History Survey, Prairie Research Institute

Posted: 
Friday, February 14, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Saturday, March 1, 2025

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. 

Director, Illinois Natural History Survey — Prairie Research Institute

Posted: 
Friday, February 14, 2025
Expiration Date: 
Friday, February 28, 2025

The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), a leader in investigating and preserving biological resources in Illinois and beyond, is seeking a visionary Director and Principal Research Scientist. This dual-role position offers a unique opportunity to direct strategic initiatives, lead groundbreaking research, and influence conservation efforts. While this position offers an opportunity to independently develop a research program, the main focus of this position will be as Director and will provide strategic leadership and administration for the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS). 

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