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Opportunities
This page lists recent (since September 1, 2025) job opportunities in ecology and evolutionary biology. This site has listed more than 2700 job opportunities since it was initiated in 2017. Many thanks to Miranda Davis for providing this service!
Other: DominicanRepublic.FieldResAssist.Lizards
A field expedition to the Caribbean tropics of Hispaniola to study *Anolis*
lizard thermal physiology will be led by Brooke Bodensteiner (Virginia Tech
PhD student, Muñoz lab) in June and July 2018. We are currently seeking
motivated field assistants to join on the trip and participate in the field
and experimental aspects of the study. For example, students will help
Bodensteiner collect lizards, measure physiological traits, and record
ecological data. The sites to be visited span both the west and east sides
of the Dominican Republic, including tropical rain forest sites along the
coast, xeric scrubland sites in the coastal inlands, and montane cloud
forests. For students interested in learning more about the tropics,
herpetology, and behavioral ecology, this will be a fun and exciting
opportunity. Applicants should enthusiastic about tropical field biology
and work well with others. We are looking for assistant available up to 8
weeks of field work, but commitment to the entire time is not necessary.
Spanish language abilities and/or field experience are preferred, but not
required. We will cover all travel and living expenses while in the
Dominican Republic.
Please Contact: Brooke Bodensteiner at bodenbro@vt.edu with CV,
availability, and Spanish proficiency.
Brooke Bodensteiner
Department of Biological Sciences
Virginia Tech
http://brookebodensteiner.weebly.com/
MS position in Microbial Ecology
The Maness Organismal Biology Lab in The School of Biological Sciences at Louisiana Tech University is accepting applications for a Master’s student interested in environmental microbiology/microbial ecology. The student will develop a research project involving microbes with the ability to degrade environmental toxins or pollutants. Applicants should have an interest in environmental science, genetics, enzyme kinetics, and/or geographical information science as well as undergraduate STEM education. Student support is ~$27,000/yr from a graduate assistantship in the School of Biological Sciences and an NSF grant. Duties for the assistantship will be to assist with teaching the lab component of one of the School of Biological Sciences courses. The position will begin in the Fall 2018-19 academic term.
Applicants should be motivated, creative, organized, and have strong communication skills. Coursework in Genetics or Geographic Information Science is recommended, but not required. Students of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have an undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field. Students must meet admission requirements for the M.S. in Biology Program at Tech and be accepted into that program to be eligible for the assistantship.
To apply send: (1) a statement of research interests and goals, (2) unofficial transcripts, (3) CV, and (4) list of three references with contact info to Terri Maness: tmaness@latech.edu. Application deadline is 5pm CST May 31, 2018.
Research Tech Position for Forest Ecology, Clark Lab at Duke University
Subject: Research Tech Position for Forest Ecology, Clark Lab at Duke University
Research Tech I
The Clark Lab is seeking a full-time field crew member for a temporary position starting as early as May 28th, 2018 and continuing through
September, 2018. Duties include:
* Establishing long-term forest monitoring plots
* Performing basic tree identification and measurements
* Identifying and counting seeds collected from seed rain traps
* Entering data into spreadsheets using Excel
The Clark Lab, based in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, studies forest community ecology; current research focuses on forest plant demography and responses to disturbance and climate change.
The work primarily takes place in Durham, NC but will require overnight travel to some of the research sites at various locations in western NC and other locations along the east coast. Food, lodging and transportation are provided for overnight work travel. Position requires working in the outdoors in hot, humid conditions where one will be in the forest exposed to abundant insects and poison ivy.
Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in ecology and tree identification skills.
Position is not eligible for Duke benefits.
Candidates must apply through Duke HR (requisition # 401414820).
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Jordan Luongo at Jordan.Siminitz@duke.edu
Research Technician in Insect Evolution at NC State
A Research Specialist position is now open in Bonnie Blaimer’s lab in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. The successful candidate will assist in conducting molecular genomics laboratory work and data analyses, as well as support field sampling and collection-based research for several ongoing projects on the diversity and evolution of ants and other Hymenoptera.
Candidates must have a B.S. in Biology, Entomology or related discipline (MSc. preferred). Prior work/research experience in a molecular laboratory, knowledge in insect identification (or a strong interest to learn) and basic experience with linux/mac command line and the R environment are further required. Preference will be given to candidates with bioinformatics skills, such as experience with Python or a different programming language, and advanced knowledge of collection-based research techniques in Entomology, such as specimen identification, preparation, imaging and databasing. We seek an individual with good organizational, interpersonal and verbal communication skills, as well as good physical fitness and willingness to perform field work under variable conditions.
For more details and information on how to apply please see this link:
https://blaimerlab.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/6/9/116966090/ncstateresearchtechnician.pdf
Graduate position: EastTennesseeStateU.DaphniaLifeHistory
A funded PhD position is available immediately with the Biomedical
Sciences Graduate Program at East Tennessee State University to study
biology of life-history and aging in Daphnia. Start date Fall 2018 or
Spring 2019. A possibility of a collaborative project with Dr. Marc
Kirschner’s lab at Harvard exists. Discuss details with Lev Yampolsky
(yampolsk@etsu.edu). Applications:
https://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/applynow.php.
“Yampolsky, Lev” <YAMPOLSK@mail.etsu.edu>
USGS Biological Science Technician
Job: USGS Biological Science Technician
Date Opened: 05/02/2018 Announcement Number: WERC 74-18-01
Date Closed: 05/07/2018
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
Job Announcement
U.S. Geological Survey
Equal Opportunity Employer
Temporary Position: Biological Science Technician, GG-0404-05
Salary: $33,718 yearly, $16.16 hourly, actual salary based on hours worked
Type of Appt: Temporary, Not-to-Exceed 180 working days
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Maxi-flex then potentially changing to an intermittent work schedule at the end of the field season
Positions: up to 4 positions
Field Station: USGS, Western Ecological Research Center, Henderson Field Station
Duty Station: Henderson, NV
Our research focuses on the processes underlying ecosystem recovery following disturbance, and the effectiveness of ecological restoration of degraded upland desert habitats versus natural recovery. Research integrates observational field studies, monitoring at established sites, as well as designed field and greenhouse experiments to understand the processes driving ecosystem recovery from wildfire, invasion by non-native annual grasses, and other anthropogenic disturbances. We implement and evaluate traditional and novel re-vegetation practices to understand the roles of harvester ants and small mammals in influencing recovery and restoration success, and we evaluate locally-adapted plant materials used in arid land restoration through multiple common gardens across the Mojave Desert. Field work occurs on lands administered by state and federal agencies in southern Nevada, southwestern Utah, southern California, and northwestern Arizona. Candidates are expected to work on many different projects and in various work environments for periods of time during employment.
We are seeking interested candidates that have a desire to work as a member of a research team, willing to spend much of the time working and camping under arduous desert conditions in remote field locations. Incumbents will assist in conducting field studies and surveys to collect botanical data and/or specimens to support scientific studies. Incumbents will assist in establishing treatment sites, data collection on effectiveness of restoration treatments (native and invasive species identification and productivity, perennial canopy area, shrub seedling densities, seedling survival and growth, ant nest densities, rodent/jackrabbit frequency), data management (Microsoft Excel workbooks, ArcMap), maintenance of field, laboratory and computer equipment, and occasional library research. The incumbent will collect and organize field, greenhouse, and laboratory data, ensuring adequate quality control of data collected, and assist in identifying erroneous data. The incumbent will assist with occasional greenhouse studies, plant propagation and plantings of native species for the multiple common garden sites where plant survival, growth, phenology, and productive traits are assessed monthly. Incumbent will also help maintain plantings in the gardens (such as watering and weeding).
The work primarily involves long periods of time outside, and periodically in a greenhouse, under a variety of conditions including extreme heat and cold temperatures and hiking for distances up to 10 miles per day during field work. The use of global positioning systems (handheld GPS units), computers, personal data assistant (PDAs), digital cameras, and on- and off-road vehicles are an essential part of the job. Only people willing to spend extended periods of several workweeks per month camping under primitive conditions at remote locations on data collection trips throughout the year should apply for the position. Incumbents must also be willing to spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and analysis.
THIS IS A TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION for which all qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will only be for the duration of the position, approximately 180 days. Temporary employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement system; annual and sick leave will be accrued; employees are ineligible for life insurance coverage.
Physical Demands: Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing and lifting of equipment up to 100 pounds when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions.
Qualifications: To qualify for a GG-5 you need 9 months of field experience OR 3 years of sub-professional work experience OR 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90 semester/135 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Sub-professional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.
Taking and passing a pre-employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job.
Basis of Evaluation: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Note: Applicants will receive a basic eligible or ineligible rating based upon the qualification requirements. First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants entitled to 10-point veterans preference who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. All other qualified applicants entitled to veteran’s preference will be given preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veteran’s preference.
All applicants must be United States citizens. Under regulations contained in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of appointment.
As a condition of employment, all new employees reporting for duty will be paid through direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on the application may be grounds for not hiring the applicant, or for firing the applicant after he/she begins work. Also, he/she may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. code, Title 18, section 1001).
Prior to or at the time of appointment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will have to certify that they have registered with the Selective Service system in order to be appointed to a position with the USGS, unless legally qualified for an exception.
Employees of the USGS are subject to the provisions of Title 43, U.S. code, Section 31 (a) and may not according to this legislation and related regulation: (A) have any personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in lands or mineral wealth of such lands or a region under survey and whose title is in the U.S.; (B) execute surveys or examination for private parties or corporations; or (C) have personal or private interest, direct or indirect, in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business in the U.S. except where specifically authorized by the director of the USGS.
How to Apply: Carefully read all information and instructions. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure the application is completed. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants or from official personnel records, but will consider individuals based on their applications as submitted. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. PST on the closing date of the announcement to be considered.
Submit the following forms of application: resume and unofficial college transcript or list of college courses, specifying title of course work, completion date, semester or quarter hours earned by course title, and grade earned.
If claiming 5-point veterans preference, a DD-214 showing character of discharge is required. If claiming 10-point veterans preference, a SF-15 with proof of claim is required.
The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non‑disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non‑merit factors.
APPLY TO: Gia Ferronato USGS/WERC, 3020 University Drive, Room 4004 Sacramento, CA 95819, FAX (916) 278-9475.gferronato@usgs.gov. Email is the preferred method.
*Please list the WERC announcement number 74-18-04 on your application*
*Please list on your resume the number of hours worked per week, in addition to the exact start and end dates (Month, Day, Year) for each position listed, including volunteer work*
Immediate MSc opportunity in Fish Ecology – Canada
Immediate MSc opportunity in Fish Ecology – Canada
The Associate Director of the Institute of Environmental Change and Society
(IECS) at the University of Regina, Canada is inviting applications for a fully-funded MSc project to study gamefish ecology in prairie hardwater lakes to assess their vulnerability to possible future invasion of zebra/quagga mussels (ZQM). See below for more information.
The preferable start date is June 2018, but no later than August 2018. In addition to laboratory analyses, this projects has a large field component.
Previous experience with lake surveys, fish ecology, stable isotope techniques and strong quantitative skills are critical assets. Please send your cover letter, CV and names of two references to bjoern.wissel@uregina.ca before May 15th 2018. Due to the short time line, applications will be assessed as they come in. For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr. Bjoern Wissel
(bjoern.wissel@uregina.ca)
Stakeholder surveys identified that Saskatchewan (SK) prairie lakes are highly valued for recreational fishing, with walleye being most desirable.
Provincial stocking programs sustain populations but survival and growth of walleye depend on healthy ecosystems and readily available prey items. Past food-web analyses indicated that winterkill is now the largest threat to gamefish communities, eliminating them from many formerly populated lakes.
In addition, elevated parasite load in sub-saline lakes and warmer summers reduce growth of walleye and other species. Stable isotope analyses showed that walleye diet is largely derived from open-water habitats, while shallow-water sources are of minor importance. This feeding strategy makes walleye particularly vulnerable to the impacts of effective filter feeders, such as zebra/quagga mussels (ZQM). Once ZQM invade a water body they can dramatically reduce the productivity of open-water habitats, often resulting in fish starvation. Large efforts are underway to prevent ZQM invasion in SK lakes, but the proximity of ZQM along existing invasion corridors and lack of public vigilance are major threats. To develop adaptive management strategies that alleviate negative future impacts of ZQM on walleye (in addition to existing stressors), a detailed analysis of their current diet sources and energy requirements is needed. Accordingly, we will conduct a 2-year survey that will assess walleye condition and food sources in eight smaller prairie lakes. Such smaller lakes are ideal systems for this study as they are more sensitive to the impacts of climate change and ZQM and therefore represent early-warning systems.
Job posting: Fisheries technician position in Santa Cruz, California
We are currently recruiting a fisheries field technician for spring 2018- June 2019. This position will involve setting up PIT tag arrays, as well as capturing, PIT tagging, and monitoring juvenile steelhead and rainbow trout in the Carmel River. The position will be about 75% field work and 25% field prep/data entry. The position comes with full benefits.
The full job description and application procedure can be found here:
https://jobs.ucsc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=70720
Interested persons are welcome to email me with questions at haley.ohms@noaa.gov
Research Field Assistant- Lizard Ecology and Evolution in Dominican Republic
Subject: Research Field Assistant- Lizard Ecology and Evolution in Dominican Republic
A field expedition to the Caribbean tropics of Hispaniola to study Anolis lizard thermal physiology will be led by Brooke Bodensteiner (Virginia Tech PhD student, Muñoz lab) in June and July 2018. We are currently seeking motivated field assistants to join on the trip and participate in the field and experimental aspects of the study. For example, students will help Bodensteiner collect lizards, measure physiological traits, and record ecological data. The sites to be visited span both the west and east sides of the Dominican Republic, including tropical rain forest sites along the coast, xeric scrubland sites in the coastal inlands, and montane cloud forests. For students interested in learning more about the tropics, herpetology, and behavioral ecology, this will be a fun and exciting opportunity.
Applicants should enthusiastic about tropical field biology and work well with others. We are looking for assistant available up to 8 weeks of field work, but commitment to the entire time is not necessary.
Spanish language abilities and/or field experience are preferred, but not required. We will cover all travel and living expenses while in the Dominican Republic.
Please Contact: Brooke Bodensteiner at bodenbro@vt.edu