Clemson University is currently accepting applications for Summer and Fall
2018 enrollment in its Online Non-thesis Masters in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. The degree program was created for students with experience in natural resources who wish to enhance their professional degree skills.
Students potentially include Federal and State Agency wildlife and fisheries employees, educators who wish to increase their knowledge about wildlife and fisheries biology, private industry professionals, and individuals with a variety of other natural resource backgrounds. The program is in a fully online format, allowing lectures to be available 24/7. Students who enroll in 2 courses a semester can complete the degree in as little as 2 years (3.5 years if 1 course is taken per semester).
Application deadline for Summer is Feb. 28th and for Fall June 30th.
Please see our website (http://www.clemson.edu/online/programs/wildlife-
fisheries-biology.html) for more information.
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!
seasonal positions with CT DEEP Fisheries
CT DEEP Fisheries Division is currently recruiting applicants for several seasonal resource assistant positions. The job postings can be found at the links below:
Long Island Sound Trawl Survey:
https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180118&R2=3492VR&R3=002
Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE):
https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180117&R2=3492VR&R3=002
Diadromous Fisheries Program:
https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180118&R2=3492VR&R3=001
Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery:
https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180117&R2=3492VR&R3=001
Burlington State Fish Hatchery:
https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180117&R2=3492VR&R3=003
Connecticut has recently adopted an online jobs portal – all applications must go through this online system – paper applications will no longer be accepted via mail/e-mail.
Inquiries can be directed to CT DEEP Human Resources at 860-418-5941.
Conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and environment;
Ensuring a clean, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy supply.
Everglades Foundation Internship
The Everglades Foundation is accepting applications from juniors, seniors, and recent graduates for the John Marshall Everglades Internship. During this 8-week (May 17th – July 13th, 2018) undergraduate internship program, qualified students will learn about the Everglades ecosystem, history, water management issues, policies, and educational outreach related to Everglades restoration. Interns will go on site visits to: major restoration sites, water management structures, effected natural areas, and local Everglades education centers. They will grow their professional networks while meeting with scientists, stakeholders, policy makers, and educators who are participating in the most comprehensive restoration project in the world. Interns select from one of four categories for their capstone projects: policy & advocacy, science & engineering, education, and marketing communications & public relations.
Interns will receive a small stipend and housing.
The Everglades Foundation is dedicated to protecting and restoring America’s Everglades. This unique ecosystem provides economic, recreational and life-sustaining benefits to the millions of people in Florida who depend on its future health. Through the advancement of scientifically sound and achievable solutions, the Foundation seeks to reverse the damage inflicted on the ecosystem and provide policymakers and the public with an honest and credible resource to help guide decision-making on complex restoration issues.
Please pass this announcement along to any interested undergraduate students. The internship would be of interest to students studying: environmental policy, advocacy, environmental studies, biology/ecology, marketing communications, public relations, science communications, environmental engineering, hydrology, ecological economics, environmental education, ecosystem conservation, etc.
We are accepting applications through February 1st, 2018.
For more information about the program and how to apply, please see our website:http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/opportunities/internships/
Summer REU position in plant disease ecology – Univ. of Florida
From: Amy Kendig [mailto:aekendig@GMAIL.COM]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 9:03 PM
Subject: Summer REU position in plant disease ecology – Univ. of Florida
The Flory Lab (florylab.com) at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, FL is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position for summer 2018. This position is part of a larger research project funded by the NSF/USDA/NIH Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease program aimed at understanding how plant pathogens might mediate the long-term outcome of interactions between an invasive grass (stiltgrass) and native plant species. With the help of mentors, the REU student will develop an independent project, acquiring skills in question formulation, experimental design and execution, data analysis, and science communication. The experiment associated with this position will involve inoculating invasive and native plants with fungal pathogens and tracking their performance over time.
The REU student will work closely with Amy Kendig, a postdoc in the Flory lab, and Luke Flory, one of the project principal investigators, and will interact with other UF researchers involved in the project.
Applicants must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program with an anticipated graduation date after September 2018, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
The ideal candidate will be interested in pursuing a graduate degree or career in ecology, evolution, environmental science, or biology following graduation.
The REU position is 10-12 weeks in duration during summer 2018 with a flexible start date and a stipend of $497/week.
To apply, send the following to Amy Kendig at aekendig@gmail.com (if possible combined as a single Word or PDF file):
1. A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, interest in the position, and career goals (maximum one page, single spaced) 2. A resume or CV 3. Undergraduate transcript (official or unofficial) 4. Contact information for two references (faculty members are preferred)
Please email Amy with any questions. Review of applications will begin immediately, with a final submission date of March 15, 2018.
PhD position in Fish Ecology available
From: Benjamin Walther [mailto:benjamin.walther@TAMUCC.EDU]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 3:39 PM
Subject: PhD position in Fish Ecology available
A PhD position in the field of fish ecology is available in the lab of Dr. Benjamin Walther at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).
The position will start in Fall 2018. Research topics are flexible, but would generally fall within current lab interests, including: fish migration, habitat use and trophic dynamics; hypoxia effects on fishes; otolith chemistry and stable isotopes; and carbonate chemistry.
The PhD position will be supported through the Marine Biology degree program at TAMU-CC. Information about this program is online at http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/
Interested students should send: (1) a CV, (2) copies of unofficial transcripts and (3) a cover letter describing experience, potential research interests, and general career goals to Dr. Benjamin Walther at benjamin.walther@tamucc.edu by MARCH 1st 2018
ABOUT THE LAB: We conduct research on a variety of topics related to fish ecology, migration, habitat use and population connectivity. This work generally focuses on using the ?natural tag? properties of carbonate hard parts such as otoliths in marine and diadromous fishes to examine patterns of migration, dispersal, and life history dynamics of species with mobile phases. This field has grown exponentially in the past couple of decades, yet significant unknowns remain about highly migratory or dispersive species, particularly in the marine environment.
Otolith chemistry has the potential to reveal key information about identity and movement patterns that is essential for the effective management of exploited species and ecosystems.
We are located at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi in the Department of Life Sciences. We collaborate with the Texas Parks and Wildlife CCA Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi, TX. We also work closely with members of the University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences, which houses an array of analytical instruments including laser ablation ICP-MS (multiple and single collectors), TIMS, and isotope ratio mass spectrometers.
Further information about the Walther Lab can be found online at:
www.sites.google.com/site/waltherfishlab
Student Opportunities – 2018 Summer Programs at Mountain Lake Biological Station
Subject: Student Opportunities – 2018 Summer Programs at Mountain Lake Biological Station
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Climate Change REU Internship Program at SERC
From: Gustafson, Dan [mailto:Gustafsond@SI.EDU]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 12:58 PM
Subject: Climate Change REU Internship Program at SERC
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 12:58 PM
Subject: Climate Change REU Internship Program at SERC
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center’s professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.
SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.
How to Apply
Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,
Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)
Application deadlines are listed below:
Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th
For more information please visit our web site
Or email: SERCintern@si.edu
The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.
However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.
Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD. 21037
443-482-2217
SERC Bicoastal Science Communications Internship
Subject: SERC Bicoastal Science Communications Internship
Stipend: $550/week
Duration: 18 weeks (May/June to September/October 2018)
Start Date: Flexible, between May 14 and June 11
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Duration: 18 weeks (May/June to September/October 2018)
Start Date: Flexible, between May 14 and June 11
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Description:
Gain hands-on experience with environmental communication on both sides of the United States! The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is the Smithsonian’s headquarters for coastal research, with scientists who study climate change, invasive species, conservation and other environmental issues shaping the 21st century. SERC is seeking a communications intern to work for 18 weeks, from summer through mid-autumn, covering the work of SERC scientists in Maryland and California. The intern will start at SERC’s Chesapeake Bay headquarters in Maryland, receiving training in SERC science communications. After six weeks, the intern will travel to San Francisco Bay to cover the work of SERC marine biologists in California for the remaining 12 weeks. Travel funds from Maryland to California are included. This internship is open to undergraduate students, master’s students, and recent graduates up to one year after graduation.
Part I: Chesapeake Bay
The intern will spend the first six weeks at SERC’s headquarters in Edgewater, Md. Here, the intern will interview SERC scientists in the field and the lab and write about their work. This first part of the internship will introduce the intern to the main features of SERC science communications: writing articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, preparing posts for SERC’s social media and assisting with the production of SERC’s quarterly newsletter On The Edge, under the mentorship of SERC science writer Kristen Minogue.
Part II: San Francisco Bay (SERC-West)
For the final 12 weeks, the intern will work in California, with the Tiburon section of SERC’s Marine Invasions Research Lab. SERC’s Tiburon branch (a.k.a. “SERC-West”) is hosted at the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a marine field station at San Francisco State University’s Romberg Tiburon Campus. The marine biologists of SERC-West work in San Francisco Bay and traverse the Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster restoration and other critical conservation issues. While in California, the intern will cover the work of SERC’s West Coast scientists while exploring and developing communication strategies within the Pacific market. During the California part of the internship, the intern will work under the onsite supervision of research ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond regularly with Kristen Minogue via video conferencing.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; familiarity with photo and video editing software, WordPress and HTML a plus.
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; familiarity with photo and video editing software, WordPress and HTML a plus.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact information) and unofficial transcript(s) toScienceWritingIntern@si.edu by 11:59 PST Monday, February 19, 2018. One to three published or unpublished writing samples explaining science for general readers are also essential to include for the application to be considered. For more information, visit http://serc.si.edu. Questions? Send an email to SERC Science Writer Kristen Minogue at ScienceWritingIntern@si.edu.
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact information) and unofficial transcript(s) toScienceWritingIntern@si.edu by 11:59 PST Monday, February 19, 2018. One to three published or unpublished writing samples explaining science for general readers are also essential to include for the application to be considered. For more information, visit http://serc.si.edu. Questions? Send an email to SERC Science Writer Kristen Minogue at ScienceWritingIntern@si.edu.
Summer Field Forestry/Biology/Ecology Internships (6)
6 Total Positions Available (Summer 2018) Monday, May 14th – Friday, August 10th** **with possible extension through Friday, August 17th
Location: 3 positions in State College, PA and 3 positions in Coudersport, PA
Pay: Full time, 40hr/week appointment. $11.50/hr. Housing is provided, along with access to a field vehicle.
Duties:
Must be able to find, monument, and inventory permanent forest vegetation plots using GPS and other tools in central or northern Pennsylvania. Daily duties include navigation to remote parts of Pennsylvania state forest lands, hiking up to 2 miles with equipment, and collection of quality vegetation monitoring data-the identification, size class, and abundance of more than 100 species of overstory and understory plants-with a field PC.
Key qualifications:
At least two years toward a natural resources baccalaureate degree; demonstrated plant identification skills (as evidenced by a course in plant ID, such as dendrology, and/or field experience collecting vegetation data); ability to work independently and reliably without direct supervision in challenging field conditions; and possession of a valid driver’s license.
Questions: Contact Danielle Begley-Miller at dfb5098@psu.edu.
Application deadline: Applications reviewed as received.
To apply: Send a letter, résumé, transcripts, and contact information for three references (via email preferred) to Bobbi Joy Scovern. At least one reference should be able to comment on your plant identification skills.
Email applications to:
Bobbi Joy Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
419 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email: bys5@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-4511
Summer Field Forestry/Biology/Ecology Crew Lead Positions (2)
2 Positions Available (Summer 2018)
Wednesday, May 9th – Friday, August 10th** **with possible extension through Friday, August 17th
Location: 1 position in State College, PA; 1 position in Coudersport, PA
Pay: Full time, 40hr/week appointment. Crew leaders – $12.50/hr. Housing is provided, along with access to a field vehicle.
Description: These positions are part of a long-term vegetation monitoring project assessing the effects of white-tailed deer browsing and other factors on understory plant community composition and tree regeneration (http://ecosystems.psu.edu/research/projects/deer). We are also advertising for an incoming PhD student to work on the project under the direction of Marc McDill and Kim Steiner in the Ecosystem Science and Management Department at Penn State University. The PhD candidate will focus on oak regeneration in central Pennsylvania. The State College crew leader position would ideally be filled by the incoming student.
Duties:
Must be able to find, monument, and inventory permanent forest
vegetation plots using GPS and other tools in central or northern
Pennsylvania. Daily duties include navigation to remote parts of
Pennsylvania state forest lands, hiking up to 2 miles with equipment,
and collection of quality vegetation monitoring data-the identification,
size class, and abundance of more than 100 species of overstory and
understory plants-with a field PC.
In addition to performing the duties described above, crew leaders must
be able to successfully manage and lead a vegetation monitoring crew
while they perform daily duties. This includes daily planning of plot
visits, assessing access routes and equipment needs, and
management/archiving of collected data.
Key qualifications:
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in natural resources or a related
field; demonstrated plant identification skills (as evidenced by at
least one year experience as field technician monitoring vegetation
data); ability to supervise and manage field crews under difficult field
conditions; possession of a valid driver’s license.
Questions: Contact Danielle Begley-Miller at dfb5098@psu.edu.
Application deadline: Applications reviewed as received.
To apply: Send a letter, résumé, transcripts, and contact information
for three references (via email preferred) to Bobbi Joy Scovern. At
least one reference should be able to comment on your plant
identification skills. In your letter, please indicate if you would like
to be considered for a crew leader position.
Email applications to:
Bobbi Joy Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant
Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
419 Forest Resources Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email: bys5@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-4511