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Postdoctoral Research Associate Fisheries Ecology

Graduate & Postdoc
Posted: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, December 31, 2019

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral research associate to work on drought and the implications for fish. The overall goal of the project is to link hydrologic and fisheries data to understand the ecological effects of drought. The postdoctoral associate will continue development of techniques using spatial and temporal data to define water availability in streams, and link those findings to ecologically relevant metrics (e.g. fish occupancy, growth, and movement). The position will involve a combination of modeling (hydrology and fisheries) and fieldwork.

Two Graduate Positions - College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences

Graduate & Postdoc
Posted: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Monday, January 6, 2020

The Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Lab (https://patricklab.weebly.com/) is seeking two students (masters or PhD level – see detailed descriptions below) interested in pursuing community ecology questions in aquatic (freshwater/marine) ecosystems at the College of William and Mary, Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences.  We conduct research grounded in theory to understand the factors that control the spatial distribution of aquatic organisms and the effect of community organization on ecosystem processes.  Our theoretical research occurs across a

Ph.D. Position Available in Population and Community Ecology at Virginia Tech

Graduate & Postdoc
Posted: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Sunday, December 15, 2019

The Mims Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech is recruiting a Ph.D. student to begin in 2020. We seek an enthusiastic candidate with strong communication skills and an interest in collaborative, team-based work in population and community ecology in temporary lentic systems. Candidates with interests and experience in population genetics/genomics, community ecology, remotely sensed data, and/or freshwater ecology are encouraged to apply.  

Assistant Scientist, River Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey

Jobs Available
Posted: 
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Monday, December 9, 2019

The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) investigates and documents the biological resources of Illinois and other areas, and acquires and provides natural history information that can be used to promote the common understanding, conservation, and management of these resources. INHS is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.   

Biology Lab/Field Technician (pre-announcement)

Jobs Available
Posted: 
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Tuesday, December 31, 2019

USGS Corvallis Research Group will be seeking a biological science technician located in Corvallis, OR to assist in studies of food web ecology and contaminant bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual with strong laboratory and field skills that has experience participating in ecological research.

Environmental Biologist at Kentucky Division of Water

Jobs Available
Posted: 
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The Kentucky Division of Water’s mission is to manage, protect, and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory, and educational programs. Our organization presents an opportunity for you to make a difference in the waters of Kentucky through an exciting and collaborative environment.

Postdoctoral Fellowship - Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research

Graduate & Postdoc
Posted: 
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2020

Postdoctoral Fellow position available in invasion ecology with Drs. Hugh MacIsaac and Sarah Bailey. We seek candidates for a position to address risk assessment associated with colonization pressure in aquatic invasion ecology. The successful applicant will review pertinent literature, assess risk associated with mock zooplankton communities in experimental mesocosms, and model relative risk associated with colonization pressure and propagule pressure in ballast water communities. Appointment is initially available for one year, with renewal contingent on funding.

Assistant Research Scientist – Wetland Ecology

Jobs Available
Posted: 
Monday, November 4, 2019
Expiration Date: 
Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Savannah River Ecology Laboratory

The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology invites applications for an academic-year (9-month, 0.75-EFT) position as an Assistant Research Scientist in Wetland Ecology. The successful applicant will be located at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory in Aiken, S.C. and will report to the Director of the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory. This position will be 0.75 EFT in research and will be expected to seek external funding to support their research program and for summer salary support.

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