Opportunities

Masters of Natural Resources – Environmental Education and Science Communication

Masters of Natural Resources – Environmental Education and Science Communication
1-year program– Positions start in August 2026
Free housing. Scholarships and student support available
Build the skills to change the world. A University of Idaho – Environmental Education and Science Communication (EESC) graduate student earns a Masters of Natural Resources in 10.5 months.  While living at our incredible McCall Field Campus grads develop an array of professional skills and expertise.
Applied coursework and targeted study in science communication, leadership, place-based education, and ecology, give our students what they need to earn a degree, make a difference, and find your place. Check out our program at https://www.uidaho.edu/mccall-field-campus/academics or contact Leslie Dorsey at ldorsey@uidaho.edu if you have questions or would like to apply.
Graduation May 31st, 2027
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until August 13th 2026
NOTE: F1 and J1 Visas are not eligible for this program
Patience Mateer
Administrative Specialist II
College of Natural Resources
Boise IWC 242
pmateer@uidaho.edu
(208) 885-9160

AI for Ecosystem Monitoring PhD opportunity at University of Michigan

Dr. Lauren Gillespie’s new lab at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is looking to recruit PhD students to join in Fall 2026 for a fully-funded PhD position. Dr. Gillespie’s research group in U-M’s School for Environment and Sustainability develops AI-integrated approaches for monitoring ecosystems at scale in the Anthropocene. 
This highly interdisciplinary work cross-cuts AI methods development, conservation decision-making, and field-based methods to uncover the effects of rapid environmental change on species and improve our ecological forecasting of the natural world. Current focal systems include the Neotropics and California, but a global-scale focus or other regions of high biodiversity importance will also be considered. Please see the lab’s Interests and Projects for more details and potential research themes.
Dr. Gillespie’s research is highly interdisciplinary and uses skills from various disciplines, including computer science, ecology, environmental science, data science, and GIS. Students with a strong interdisciplinary background across these disciplines are especially encouraged to apply, along with students with deep expertise in any of these areas. While previous research experience is preferred, ideal candidates should show intellectual curiosity and a capability for independent growth.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out this google form (https://forms.gle/8zmyDfNzGADQGWBj9) to express your interest in joining the lab. Review of applications will begin in October and continue on a rolling basis. The official SEAS PhD application deadline is December 1st, 2025 for a start date in Fall of 2026. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out (gillespl@umich.edu).
University of Michigan Ph.D. students have one of the strongest PhD compensation packages in the United States, including 5 years of fully-funded support plus health insurance. Additionally, the University of Michigan has a strong commitment to supporting interdisciplinary studies, including a dual-degree PhD program. The dual-degree program enables SEAS PhD students to get a joint PhD in both Sustainability and another department if they so choose, including the computer scienceecology, and earth science departments. Lastly, as a mentor Dr. Gillespie strives to foster a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment for students so they have the community and the resources they need to grow into curious, independent, and interdisciplinary researchers.

Spatial data science postgrad to look at runoff in the United States 

Spatial data science postgrad to look at runoff in the United States
Title: Postgraduate Associate
Department and School: Yale School of the Environment
Anticipated Appointment Dates: October 15, 2025, to October 15, 2026
Introduction to Yale School of the Environment:
The Yale School of the Environment (YSE) is leading the world toward a sustainable future with cutting-edge research, teaching, and public engagement on society’s evolving and urgent environmental challenges. Since 1900, YSE has addressed the world’s most critical environmental challenges through research, practice-based scholarship, and public engagement. YSE hosts more than 20 unique centers, programs, and initiatives that foster groundbreaking research, sponsor internship opportunities, and host engaging conferences and events that elevate diverse voices and ideas in numerous fields of study. Our internationally renowned faculty direct rigorous coursework across ten learning communities, each focused on a different area of expertise. Their innovative research, completed with students and staff across Yale and within numerous disciplines, is changing how we understand the environment, conservation, and sustainability.
Overview of the Position:
We are looking to hire a postgrad for a one-year position in the Peter Raymond laboratory within the Yale School of the Environment. The postgrad will be tasked with collecting and harmonizing spatial datasets for the United States on nutrient runoff, climate change, diet, fertilizer usage, and sewage treatment, among others, to understand how such compounding global change parameters might influence water quality in the future. Postgraduate appointments are one-year appointments with the possibility of a one-year renewal. Salary for this position starts at $44,400 per year. Benefits for Yale-funded postgraduate associates can be found at: https://postdocs.yale.edu/current-postgrads/benefits-and-paid-time.
Education: This position will benefit postgrads looking to apply to graduate school, particularly those interested in research programs such as a PhD. The position will also likely benefit those interested in industry in either tech or the environmental sciences.
Training: Postgrads will gain skills in programming, scientific literature surveys, spatial data analysis, and ecological data science. They will also become well versed in concepts involving hydrology, biogeochemistry, climate change, and food system dynamics related to diet, waste, and fertilizer use.
Mentoring: Peter Raymond will be the primary mentor for this position. Maya Almaraz, a Research Scientist working under Pete, will also be available for additional mentorship and guidance on the project. Postgrads will be part of a relatively large lab at Yale University, which provides opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.
Location: New Haven, CT (with possible options for hybrid work).
Qualifications: B.A. or B.S. required. Qualified candidate should be familiar with spatial data techniques (e.g., rasters, GIS, etc.) and have some basic understanding of ecosystem dynamics such as hydrology or biogeochemistry.
Process to apply: Please send inquiries to peter.raymond@yale.edu. To apply, please include a cover letter and resume/CV. Applications will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled. 

Ph.D. Opportunity – Biocrust Ecology (CrustNet)

The Darrouzet-Nardi Laboratory at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is recruiting a fully funded Ph.D. student in UTEP’s Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. Program beginning in Fall 2026 to join the team for the CrustNet project. CrustNet is a new international distributed experimental network focused on biological soil crust (biocrust) ecology, examining biodiversity, function, and resilience under global change. The student will operate CrustNet sampling nodes in the Chihuahuan Desert, analyze samples from dozens of global sites, and contribute to high-impact publications and international collaborations. The position is funded by an NSF grant and comes with guaranteed stipend support through teaching and research assistantships, extensive desert fieldwork, and opportunities for travel and networking across the global biocrust research community.
UTEP is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) university with an active research community and a vibrant campus at the U.S.-Mexico border. El Paso offers unique field access to desert and mountain ecosystems, as well as a dynamic cultural environment that is often a pleasant surprise to first-time visitors. For strong domestic applicants under serious consideration, I can provide support for a campus visit. Reach out to me if you are thinking about it!
This is an excellent opportunity for a student with a background in field ecology, soils, or dryland ecosystems who is ready to take the next step toward a research career. For more information, see http://anthony.darrouzet-nardi.net or send an inquiry email to ajdarrouzetnardi@utep.edu.
Anthony Darrouzet-Nardi
Associate Professor
Biological Sciences
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79968
Office: 915-747-6994
Cell: 303-304-6981
Zoom: https://utep-edu.zoom.us/j/5701731470

CT DEEP Research Analyst

Research Analyst

Office of the Commissioner

Office of Climate Planning

 

Recruitment #230605-6855AR-001

 

The State of ConnecticutDepartment of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Office of Climate Planning currently has an opening for a Research Analyst position to support Connecticut’s Climate Action through the planning and implementation of climate mitigation strategies and policy to ensure Connecticut meets its carbon emissions reduction goals across all sectors. Such strategies include, but are not limited to, advancing plans to incentivize the use of zero emission vehicles, increase energy efficiency, decarbonize buildings, and provide a zero-carbon electric supply by 2040. 

 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

The Office of Climate Planning has a collaborative work environment with a team-based approach to most projects. The Research Analyst for climate mitigation strategies will report to the Director of the Office of Climate Planning and work in partnership with the members of the climate planning team and the other programs in the Office of the Commissioner, including the Offices of Environmental Justice, Planning and Program Development, Communications, and Governmental Affairs. The Research Analyst for climate mitigation strategies will coordinate their projects most closely with staff in the agency’s Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy in the Energy Branch and the Bureau of Air Management in the Environmental Quality Branch (see DEEP’s structure and mission).

 

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work schedule available. 

 

Additional information can be found in the posting.

 

 

Position Details

Full Time | Monday-Friday, 1st shift, 40 hours per week position.

Located in Hartford

 

 

Recruitment #230605-6855AR-001

Job posting: summer forestry field technician (Michigan)

Summer forestry field technician (Michigan)

Position description:

Would you like to work on a research project that will result in meaningful changes to the health and management of hardwood forests in the Great Lakes region? The Applied Forest Ecology (Silviculture) Lab in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is looking to hire research technicians for the 2023 field season (late May through mid-August). Our lab is currently collecting tree regeneration data following various harvest treatments. This work takes place across 70 northern hardwood forests in Michigan (scattered throughout the northern lower and upper peninsulas) and consists of quantifying tree regeneration density and herbaceous vegetation coverage on these sites. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply (see instructions below in “To Apply”).  Work may be available through the end of 2023.

Qualifications:

  • Experience or aptitude for plant identification
  • Familiarity with Google Maps and GPS navigation
  • Interest in forest ecology/silviculture
  • Ability to walk 2-3 miles per day on rough terrain
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record may be required

Compensation:

Starting wage is $15/hour minimum, commensurate with experience, up to 40 hours per week.  Field housing will be provided free of charge to all crew members, as well as transportation on work days.

Time Frame:

Work would begin in late May, with work available through late-August for current students, or mid-October (or later) for recent graduates.

Working Conditions:

The position will be field based, including some hot and humid weather.  Field conditions may include carrying a less than 30 pound pack and exposure to inclement weather, uneven terrain, insects and allergens.

Location:

Field sites are located throughout the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula in Michigan.

To Apply: Please include a CV/resume, a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience as well as your dates of availability, and three professional references to Evan Farinosi at farinosi@msu.edu with MSU Field Technician 2023 in the subject line.

Deadline:

Applications will be considered until the positions have been filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Marine Fisheries Research Program Research Assistant

Marine Fisheries Research Program Research Assistant

Category: 12-month, full-time.

May 2023 – April 2024 with possible option to renew.

The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) Marine Fisheries Research Program is

offering a unique opportunity to join a small but dynamic team as we expand

our community-based collaborative research program. Marine Fisheries

Research (MFR) projects involve cooperative research and education, working

directly with fishermen and shellfish farmers, primarily in the Cape Cod

region. The program fosters collaboration and understanding between

fishermen and scientists by actively seeking out partnerships and providing

a neutral forum for discussion.

The Research Assistant will work full-time (40 hrs/wk) with the MFR Program

Director, scientists at CCS and other partner organizations, as well as

commercial fishermen and shellfish farmers in the Cape Cod region. This is

a new position with potential for growth, opportunities for graduate

student research and authorship of publications. Ample opportunities exist

for program and position expansion, as well as integration with other CCS

programs such as our Marine Debris and Shark Ecology Programs, depending on

the candidate’s skills and interests. The position features flexible hours

(dependent on fieldwork) and a non-traditional work environment.

Responsibilities will include coordinating and participating in fieldwork,

laboratory work, data entry and management, preliminary data exploration

and analysis, and assisting with preparation of reports and peer-reviewed

publications. This position requires an individual to have a bachelor’s

degree in marine science or related field and prior experience working on

the water. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and salary

is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

Working with the Director to coordinate and execute fieldwork on land and

at sea;

Data entry, management and preliminary exploration/analysis, generating

tables and figures for reports and peer-reviewed publications.

Job Requirements:

  • Familiarity with and interest in science and policy related to marine fisheries
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and R;
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
  • Attention to detail in written and oral communication.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in marine science or related field.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Able to lift 50 and drag 100 pounds, work outside or at sea for shifts of

up to 12 hours.

Kindly send CV or Resume and Cover Letter to: Employment@coastalstudies.org.

Application Deadline May 19, 2023. No phone calls please.

The Center for Coastal Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and

encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Diversity of opinions,

experiences and backgrounds is a key asset.

Invertebrate Community Research Fellowship

Osa Conservation is accepting applications for our  Invertebrate Community

Responses to Experimental Scavenger Exclusion Research Fellowship

at our biological station in Costa Rica’s southern Pacific Ocean.

At Osa Conservation, we reconnect the rainforest, monitor and protect

biodiversity, and work hand-in-hand with the local community to build

climate resilient ecosystems for people and wildlife. Our team works across

Southern Costa Rica, connecting and protecting landscapes and biodiversity

from the ridges of the Talamanca mountain  to the coral reefs of the Golfo

Dulce and the Pacific Ocean.

Broadly, the Movement Ecology Program at Osa Conservation aims to develop

and use novel animal tracking technology to increase our understanding of

the movement ecology of scavenger networks, and the predators which drive

them, in south and central America. It involves the capture and deployment

of tracking equipment on *cathartidae* vultures and large cat species,

taking biological samples and implementing a variety of different surveys

to estimate the density and determine the ecological roles of scavenging

communities.

Vultures play a vital role in the rapid decomposition of carrion in healthy

functioning ecosystems, reducing the potential for the spread of diseases,

stabilizing food-webs and assisting in nutrient cycling. However, as

vulture populations are declining globally, there is an urgent need to

understand the implications of their absence on decomposition processes.

This program  aims to address this fundamental issue through provisioning

animal carcasses on the landscape, then experimentally excluding vultures

from the decomposition process. Invertebrate community composition at the

carcass site (point sampling), behavior (mark recapture using fluorescent

dyes), and carcass decomposition rates will be determined. The *Invertebrate

Community Responses to Experimental Scavenger Exclusion Research Fellowship*

will explore this component and trial innovative methods to understand and

document the invertebrate community in relation to carrion removal in

tropical rainforests.

*Fellow activities, training  and experience *

Fellowships are designed to empower and immerse early-career

conservationists in one of the most important neotropical landscapes on

Earth while developing crucial career skills. Come live in a tropical

rainforest and learn, explore and achieve alongside an outstanding

community of conservationists, biologists, media-specialists, educators,

community outreach leaders, and more to fill knowledge gaps and push the

frontier of tropical conservation. This team will provide one-on-one

mentorship, advise on research methods, and equip Fellows with tangible

career skills to solve real-world conservation issues.

*The Invertebrate Research Fellow will: *

   – Test innovative invertebrate sampling methods in a tropical rainforest

   system; including tracking with fluorescent powders and trapping with

   plastic bottle traps for mark-recapture.

   – Perform invertebrate sampling at provisioned carcasses with and

   without scavenger exclusion to build on the current scavenger research.

   – Identify invertebrates collected to the lowest taxonomic-level

   possible (e.g species).

   – Write a report documenting the species observed and their key

   identifiable characteristics and carrion removal rates and prepare results

   for scientific publication.

   – Support Movement Ecology Team in vulture captures and radio tracking.

   – Produce a technical report detailing the invertebrates detected at

   provisioned carcasses.

   – Create a field-guide to aid with future invertebrate identification

   efforts in the region.

   – Generate a voucher specimen library of the invertebrate species

   detected at provisioned carcasses.

   – Contribute to a publication of invertebrate community composition in

   relation to carrion removal.

*In addition to the invertebrate research fellowship and Movement Ecology

Program activities, Field Fellows will interact with and build skills

alongside Osa Conservation’s wide breadth of programs. You will:*

   – Release baby sea turtles, monitor nesting mothers, and relocate

   threatened nests.

   – Plant and monitor native tree restoration efforts.

   – Trial new rewilding techniques for tropical rainforest restoration.

   – Install and organize data from camera traps, acoustic devices and

   citizen science apps for vital wildlife monitoring across the Osa region.

   – Practice regenerative farming techniques to grow sustainable produce.

   – Develop scientific communication skills and learn to produce cutting-edge stories from one of Earth’s greatest wilderness areas.

*Field Fellowship details: *

This field fellowships will span 6 months from May 15 November 15. May 15

is the required start date. Fellows live alongside the team at the Osa

Conservation Campus (OCC), located at the heart of Osa’s tropical

rainforest. The OCC is home to our top-tier biological station, boasting a

research lab and classroom, regenerative farm, arboretum, restoration

experiment, and over 30 km of trails through old-growth and secondary

forests, mangroves, rivers and pristine coastlines.

During your Fellowship, all food and accommodation will be provided and you

will receive a small stipend. Reasonable transportation costs are included

in the fellowship. At the OCC, you will live in the middle of the

rainforest in basic shared-living accommodation. You will be provided with

one cooked meal a day by our campus kitchen (lunch) and groceries to cook

breakfast and dinner in your living quarters.

*Apply to be an Invertebrate Research Fellow now! *

If you are interested in this unique research opportunity to develop your

scientific and conservation career, please send your CV, cover letter and a

1-minute video explaining why you are the perfect person for this tropical

rainforest research experience to hr@osaconservation.org with the email

title Invertebrate Research Fellowship by 31st May 2023. We strongly

encourage candidates from Latin America to apply.