We are recruiting 12 PhD students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences through a new NSF program, EMERGE Alaska. Several faculty in our departments of Fisheries, Marine Biology and Oceanography conduct evolutionary biology research, including phylogenomics, population genomics, environmental DNA, ichthyology, transcriptomics and biogeography, on fishes, birds, invertebrates, plankton and marine mammals.

This opportunity is only for US citizens, nationals or green card holders who received an Honorable Mention from the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship within the last 3 years (since 2022). Fellowships provide 3 years of full support (salary, stipend, health care, fees). Students should first identify and reach out to a prospective faculty advisor before applying on NSF ETAP’s website. Applications are due by 1/15/2026.

For a list of participating faculty and their research interests, as well as detailed information about the program and how to apply, please look at our website: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uaf.edu%2Fcfos%2Facademics%2Femerge-alaska%2Findex.php&data=05%7C02%7Charrison.goodale%40uconn.edu%7Cbc161b775ad740fcfa8808dde6c049a8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638920435727181478%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hmbNRCbnaD0qufBukNAL33NVRBazk8SsgH1NrR2vFUA%3D&reserved=0

Contact Dr. Jessica Glass (jrglass@alaska.edu) with any questions.

Thank you!

Jessica

**PhD or Masters Positions at The Ohio State University**

The Whelan Lab at The Ohio State University is seeking graduate students to join the lab in August 2026. The lab is part of the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology and is recruiting up to two graduate students at either the masters or PhD level. Potential masters and PhD projects include conservation genetics and molecular ecology of freshwater mollusks, phylogenetics and systematics of freshwater gastropods, and genomics of freshwater mollusks. Students interested in freshwater gastropods are especially encouraged to apply. Students will work in museum, lab, and field environments.

The Whelan Lab is located at the Museum of Biological Diversity on the main campus of The Ohio State University. The lab’s research includes both basic and applied science, and students work in an academic and museum research environment while collaborating with government researchers and on-the-ground conservation scientists. Students will have the opportunity to work directly with conservation practitioners and perform cutting-edge research. Current research projects in the lab include (1) phylogenomics of freshwater gastropods, with an emphasis on Pleuroceridae, (2) conservation genomics and molecular ecology of freshwater mollusks, including threatened and endangered mussels and snails, (3) taxonomy of terrestrial snails, freshwater mussels, and freshwater snails, and (4) freshwater gastropod life history evolution.

The Ohio State University is a public land grant institution with internationally recognized research and academics. Columbus, Ohio is a vibrant town with excellent quality of life.

**Stipends and Start Dates: Students will receive a stipend of at least $2,681/month and a tuition waiver. Students will likely serve as Graduate Teaching Assistants for their stipend, but competitive fellowships may be available. Health insurance, including vision and dental, are provided to graduate students at no cost. Available start dates are August 2025.

**To apply: All potential graduate students will need to apply to The Ohio State University and be accepted by the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology. The deadline for applicants is November 15, 2025. Before applying to OSU, students interested in working in the Whelan lab should contact Dr. Nathan Whelan to discuss potential graduate student projects. If you are interested in joining the Whelan Lab, please send a letter of interest, current CV, contact information for 2-3 references, and unofficial transcripts to: Dr. Nathan Whelan, Whelan.105@osu.edu.

Nathan Whelan, PhD
Director, Museum of Biological Diversity Associate Professor, Dept. of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology The Ohio State University Whelan.105@osu.edu

The Christman lab in the Department of Entomology at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA is actively recruiting a Master’s student for Spring 2026. The successful applicant will assess bumble bee species assemblages and colony density in relation to environmental characteristics across community gardens, parks, arboretums, and other urban green spaces in Louisiana. This project offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of pollinator health, urban ecology, and conservation biology, with strong potential for stakeholder engagement and applied outcomes. The successful applicant will be responsible for designing and conducting research experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, presenting results at scientific conferences, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Applicants with experience in fieldwork, insect identification, population genetics, and/or GIS are encouraged to apply. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, entomology, biology, natural resources, environmental science/studies) from an accredited university is required by the start date.

This is a fully funded 2-year MS graduate assistant position with a $26,500.00 base salary, tuition remission, and health insurance.

To apply, please send a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, and contact information for two references to mchristman@agcenter.lsu.edu. Please put “Urban Bumble Bee Ecology MS Graduate Assistant Application – “Your Full Name”” as the email subject line. Applications are due by September 30th.

Thank you,

Dr. Christman

Are you passionate about marine science and ready to dive into real-world coral research and conservation efforts? Mote Marine Laboratory’s Science and Education Aquarium’s (Mote SEA) Coral Workforce Development Lab is seeking a driven and enthusiastic intern to be part of our cutting-edge Coral Health and Disease Program & International Coral Gene Bank team.

This immersive, 12 week long hands-on experience offers the chance to work side-by-side with Mote scientists as we develop the best methods for coral propagation and gene banking. As an intern, you’ll assist in advancing coral production through research focused on refining aquaculture techniques and developing species-specific care protocols. From coral husbandry and data collection to experimental planning, you’ll gain meaningful, career-building experience in the world of marine science.

This full-time internship runs from early to mid-October through mid-January and is based at the Mote SEA Coral Workforce Development Lab in Sarasota, FL. Weekend availability is required as part of the regular schedule. A $3,750 stipend is provided to help offset cost of living expenses during this internship. While prior experience in coral or animal husbandry is a plus, a strong work ethic, curiosity, and commitment to conservation are what matter most.

Take the plunge—join us in building the future of coral reefs.

Internship Description: Coral Health & Disease Research Internship | Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Application link: College Intern Applicants – Mote Marine Laboratory

Please email: Ayi Ajavon (aajavon@mote.org) for questions

— Erinn Muller, PhD Associate Vice President for Research Senior Scientist Coral Health and Disease Program Manager Director of Mote’s International Coral Gene Bank Mote Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236

The application for the Fall 2025 Young Voices of Science Program is now open through Friday, September 5th! Please share with your community! (See flyer below for details.)

The Young Voices of Science program consists of a series of expert-led workshops, each designed to prepare and empower science scholars to share their knowledge, concerns, and hopes for the future with the wider world, and provide a launch pad for public engagement, early in their scientific careers. Workshop leaders are experts in public engagement with science, creative writing, storytelling, and science-to-policy outreach. Class size is limited to 20-25 participants; we ask that participants commit to all eight workshops and design and carry out at least one outreach project, with support from a staff mentor.

What: FREE science communication training and real-world practice for science scholars!

Who: Graduate, undergraduate students  and early-career scientists in environmental (or similar) fields are eligible to apply

When: Series of eight Zoom workshops held on Thursdays, September 25th through November 13th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET

Where: Wherever you are, via Zoom!

Application Form: https://forms.gle/Q7PvvNWQowF9kv9G9

No need to be a student to apply!

We encourage you to apply by the deadline, and please share this opportunity with your networks! To learn more about the program, hear from YVoS alumni, and explore past outreach projects, visit Young Voices of Science. For questions, reach out to Dayna De La Cruz at ddelacruz@hubbardbrookfoundation.org.

THIS WEEK’S OCEAN JOBS LIST

Highlights

1. Development Officer, Laguna Ocean Foundation, Laguna Beach, California, United States
2. Education and Diving Assistant, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands
3. Environment Program Associate, Bloomberg Philanthropies, New York, New York, United States
4. Executive Director, Apalachicola Riverkeeper, Apalachicola, Florida, United States
5. Executive Director, Golden State Salmon Association, California, Remote
6. Finance Director, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, United States, Remote
7. Program Officer – Conservation, U.S. Ocean Conservation, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Washington, D.C., / Chicago, Illinois, United States

New Jobs

1. Adaptive Systems and Accountability Manager, Puget Sound Partnership, Olympia, Washington, United States
2. Administrative Assistant, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Iringa, Tanzania
3. Assistant Marine Superintendent, Fairwater, Dania Beach, Florida, United States
4. Assistant Professor – Fisheries Oceanography, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
5. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Technician, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
6. Conservation Director, Citizens for Conservation, Barrington, Illinois, United States
7. Digital Content Officer, Med Sea Alliance, Remote
8. Environmental Education Specialist, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Odem, Texas, United States
9. Environmental Planner 4, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Olympia, Washington, United States
10. Fish and Wildlife Technician, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, New York, United States
11. Fish Hatchery Technician – Cowlitz Trout Hatchery, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Toledo, Washington, United States
12. Fishery Biologist 1 – Mendocino Salmonid Monitoring Field Crew Leader, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Fort Bragg, California, United States
13. Graduate Research Assistantship: Rare Stream Fishes, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, United States
14. Marine Advisor – Project Support, bp, Greater Houston, Texas, United States
15. OPS Environmental Specialist I, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Eastpoint, Florida, United States
16. OPS F&W Biological Scientist II, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Eustis, Florida, United States
17. OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci II – 77907709, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Gainesville, Florida, United States
18. Programme Assistant – NRM, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Iringa, Tanzania
19. Research Assistant Professor, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana, United States
20. Research Associate, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
21. Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist), California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, California, United States
22. Senior Water Advisor (Natural Resource Specialist 5), Oregon Water Resources Department, Oregon, United States
23. Soil & Water Conservation Specialist, Monroe County Land Conservation Department, Sparta, Wisconsin, United States
24. Tenured/Tenure-Track: Associate Professor of Aquatic Animal Nutrition, Texas A&M University: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management, College Station, Texas, United States
25. Warmwater Fish Biologist – Fish & Wildlife Biologist (In-Training), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Ephrata, Washington, United States

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

1. College Internship: Research – Coral Health & Disease, Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida, United States
2. Sea Turtle Life Support and Water Quality Internship (Paid), Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, Surf City, North Carolina, United States

HIS WEEK’S OCEAN JOBS LIST

Highlights

1. Program Officer, Ocean Habitats and Communities, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Los Altos, CA

2. Program Officer, Ocean Initiative, Global Fisheries, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Los Altos, CA

3. Staff Attorney, Surfrider Foundation, Remote (US)

New Jobs

1. Associate Restoration Scientist, River Partners, Sacramento, California

2. Community Outreach Coordinator, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, California

3. Conservation Agent, City of Pittsfield, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

4. Coastal Wetlands Research Ecologist, Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Nantucket, Massachusetts

5. Deckhand, American Electric Power, West Columbia, West Virginia

6. Deckhand, Global Diving & Salvage, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska

7. Deckhand – OSV, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, Austin, Texas

8. Dive Operations Manager / Marine Ecologist, Environmental Research Institute Charlotteville, Charlotteville, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

9. Entry Level Marine Tech, MarineMax, Huntington, New York

10. Environmental Remediation Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst), Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Portland, Oregon

11. Farm Technician – Aquaculture, Kentucky State University Aquaculture Research Center, Frankfort, Kentucky

12. Fish Culturist, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho

13. Marine/Technical Officer, Hepburn Bio Care, Miami, Florida (Remote)

14. Marine Surveyor – EIMC, Engle Martin, Remote (Florida)

15. Marine Washbay, Hamlin’s Marine, Waterville, Maine

16. MS Opportunity – Trends in Common Bottlenose Dolphin Demography in Biscayne Bay, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

17. Naturalist, Allen Marine Inc., Sitka, Alaska

18. Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager (Land Resources Program Manager), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Salem, Oregon

19. Ocean Shore Permit Specialist – NRS2, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Seal Rock, Oregon Coast

20. OPS Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist; Southwest Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Frostproof / Haines City / Lakeland / Clermont, Florida

21. PhD and MS Positions in Water Security and Sustainability, WESA Lab, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas

22. Research Senior Technician, Lake Erie Fisheries Research & Management, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Fairport Harbor, Ohio

23. Sea Life Park – Aquarist, Sea Life Park, Waimanalo, Hawaii

24. Sr. Research Technician – Fisheries (Lake Sturgeon), Missouri Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit, Columbia, Missouri

24. Strategy and Engagement Director/Manager (DOE/Q), Friends of the San Juans, San Juan County, Washington – Hybrid

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

1. Fisheries Technician – Fisheries Statistics Intern (Paid), Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Corvallis, Oregon

2. Laborer/Student Worker (Hatchery Laborer, Paid), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery, Trail, Oregon

3. Marine Mammal Intern (Paid), Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, California

Position Title:  Park Ranger Individual Placement – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps New Mexico

Site Location: Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)

1001 Highway 1, San Antonio, NM 87832

 COVER LETTER AND RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED

Apply: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservationlegacy.careers?ShowJob=671670722

Terms of Service:

Start Date: 10/06/2025 End Date: 2/06/2025 AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

Purpose:

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities. Environmental stewardship programs help conserve natural habitats, improve energy efficiency, protect clean air and water, among other environmental efforts.

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM)

As part of Conservation Legacy and an AmeriCorps program, CCNM aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s. CCNM is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. CCNM operates programs across southern New Mexico and western Texas that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. The CCNM Las Cruces office manages the Individual Placement Program.

Mentorship

These Individual Placements are unique development AmeriCorps positions. Participants are paired with a local supervisor and gain technical, hands-on experience in the work of these organizations or agencies. Site supervisors commit to facilitate career development; provide an introduction to numerous pathways within the conservation field; and create accessible, meaningful, learning opportunities and gain technical, hands-on experience in the work of these organizations or agencies.

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is part of the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System. This particular refuge was established as an overwintering site for migratory birds, especially sandhill cranes, snow geese, and ducks. Located in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, refuge staff manage the landscape as if the Rio Grande still ran wild, though it has been channelized and cut off from its historic floodplain. These seasonal wetlands are fairly unique in the middle of the desert landscape. Bosque del Apache hosts thousands of overwintering birds and, subsequently, thousands of visitors in the winter months who come to experience the wildlife phenomenon.

The winter season at Bosque del Apache NWR is busy with visitors, school groups, and active water management. Refuge staff are currently rebuilding connections with the local school to conduct repeated field trips to the refuge as well as trying to accommodate requests from schools all over New Mexico. The individual placement will assist staff with leading school field trips, regular operations of a visitor center and providing information to the public about recreation opportunities. The individual placement will create an inventory of existing interpretive panels and opportunities as well as help outline an Interpretive Plan for the refuge. This may include outlining or drafting needed additional interpretive signs/programs/products. A potential product could include a brochure on the people history of the area.

Bosque del Apache has a relatively large staff, with people working in administration, visitor services, biology, and maintenance. The participant will have the opportunity to interact with and shadow additional staff on site. As outreach or other opportunities at nearby refuges/sites become available and staffing allows, there may be networking and other job shadowing opportunities nearby.

Description of Duties:

Inventory interpretive signs/panels Collect photos and locations of all interpretive signs/panels. Label and organize photos. Identify and record interpretive messages/themes for each panel and compare to interpretive theme matrix. Outline an Interpretive Plan Research examples of Interpretive Plans from other sites. Work with supervisor to outline an Interpretive Plan. Create a strategy for drafting an Interpretive Plan. Create or draft interpretive product Work with supervisor to identify additional interpretive needs. Determine appropriate medium for identified interpretive need (brochure, panel, ranger talk). Draft interpretive product, identifying next steps at conclusion of internship. Assist staff with visitor center operations and leading field trips Open/close visitor center. Staff the front desk and provide information to visitors. Assist staff with leading school field trips (for elementary and high school groups) from an established lesson plan.

Trainings Provided:

GIS related to position Data base (Excel) set up Interpretive theme matrix review Foundations of Interpretation (Eppley Center training) Opportunity to learn from Park Rangers at other stations

Conditions: Uneven terrain, wildlife/environmental hazards

Qualifications:

United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien At least 17 years of age Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Valid U.S Driver’s License – Drivers must be over 21 or have had a license for at least 3 years Per federal grant requirements, this position is for young adults between the ages of 17-30 (35 for veterans), inclusive, at the time the individual begins term of service. Personal vehicle for transportation outside of service hours is recommended (site does not have public transportation connections).

Physical Requirements:

To successfully perform essential functions, the individual is required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, etc. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for significant periods of time and be able to safely lift 50 pounds on a routine basis. He/she must be able to operate office equipment, telephone, and computer and reach with hands and arms. Ability to hike and navigate in rough terrain. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Participation and Expedition Behavior:

Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to accept differences. Contribute to a safe learning environment, no harassment of others for any reason. Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and national service. Effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise directly to supervisors, colleagues, and organization staff. Appropriately represent Conservation Corps New Mexico, the FWS and AmeriCorps to the public and partners at all times. Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.

Safety and Judgment:

Effectively communicate danger to others in the form of either a warning of danger others may be encountering or a notification of personal distress, injury or need for assistance. Must be able to do so at a distance of up to 50 meters and in conditions with limited visibility or loud background noise such as darkness or high winds. Effectively perceive and understand significant and apparent hazards and follow direction by others so that you will be able to successfully execute techniques to manage hazards. These directions may be given before the hazard is encountered or may need to be given during the exposure to the hazard. Ability to respond appropriately to stress or crises. Stay alert and focused for several hours at a time while traveling and working in varied weather conditions. If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self- medicating without assistance from others.

Substance Free:

In accordance with a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.

Background Check:

A DOI background clearance must be completed before the selected candidate may report for service. The FWS will provide instructions for completion of the clearance after a candidate has been selected and will notify them when they have been cleared to start service. This process will determine the participant’s exact start date.

Participants will have access to government facilities and systems, and will be supplied with access to gov’t vehicles, equipment, and materials needed to work on the projects and activities as outlined above. Participants must adhere to all government regulations and policies for operating equipment, vehicles, security awareness, and safety.

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

Typically, this position is expected to serve Tuesday through Saturday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service. Member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

Member will receive an orientation that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

Benefits:

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,817.14 Living Allowance of $600 per week Housing provided onsite Travel/training funds of $500 Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority upon completion of term (that allows for competitive hiring for USA jobs/government jobs) Healthcare Coverage Childcare Coverage if Eligible Loan forbearance if Eligible Interest Payments if Eligible

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Program Name and Contact Information:

Contact information:

SamJean Simmons

ssimmons@conservationlegacy.org

Consideration will be given as applications are received and this position may close at any time.

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Joy Hernández

Director, Individual Placements Program

Conservation Corps New Mexico

Cell: 575.495.6324

jhernandez@conservationlegacy.org

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