Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates in Physiological Geneticsand EvolutionWe are currently accepting applications from undergraduates who liveor attend college in EPSCoR jurisdictions (Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas,Delaware, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, NorthDakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota,Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, or Wyoming) to participate in aNational Science Foundation-funded summer research program in genetic,physiological, and evolutionary mechanisms of temperature tolerance inDrosophila from May 30 – July 31, 2022. Students will join a laboratoryat one of our five participating institutions, The University of Kentucky,University of Vermont, Providence College, Salve Regina University, orUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas, and work in teams on research projectsthat will include both field and laboratory components as well as trainingin data analysis and visualization. No prior research experience isrequired; all you need is a year of college-level biology coursework,enthusiasm for biology, and a desire to engage with the exciting processof scientific discovery.To find out more and to apply, please visit thermofly.org and fill outthe online application form. Members of traditionally under-representedgroups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply. We will beginreviewing applications on March 1.To find out more about our laboratories, please visit:Dr. Nicholas Teets, University of Kentucky: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teetslab.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cea37f15c4ca2462488a208d9f1e2fbd2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637806779528444862%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0TYz%2BgJXA3FaYnbNucV9k9r%2FIlSFaFLWDkUJARWbxok%3D&reserved=0
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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!
JOB: Botanist, seasonal on Nantucket Island, short application window
Subject: JOB: Botanist, seasonal on Nantucket Island, short application windowThe Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. Science and Stewardship Department seeks one seasonal field assistant with exemplary botanical identification and field work experience to conduct ecological field work and stewardship activities for the 2022 field season. Candidates must have strong field work experience, excellent plant ID skills and an interest in wildlife ecology.Field methods used in this position include native plant identification, vegetation community composition sampling, rare plant inventories, wetland plant surveys, crab trapping, wildlife radio telemetry, bat acoustic monitor deployment and potential songbird banding and shorebird monitoring. Candidates should be motivated, enthusiastic, self-reliant and able to learn quickly. For more information on mission and current researchprojects, please see the Foundation’s website Nantucket Conservation Foundation andread our Science Blog.Seasonal position on Nantucket Island from mid-may to mid-October. $15 perhour with housing included.Full job description:Seasonal Ecology Field Assistant (Botany Focus)*TO APPLY:*Application deadline is Friday February 25th, 2022 by 5pm. Applicationsreviewed on a rolling basis.Completed Application includes: Cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 professional references and an unofficial copy of your college transcripts combined in ONE pdf document.Applications accepted ONLY through our hiring website:Careers at Nantucket Conservation FoundationQuestions: contact Dr. Jen Karberg, jkarberg@nantucketconservation.org
NPS Forest Monitoring Technician opening 2/14-21/22
Subject: NPS Forest Monitoring Technician opening 2/14-21/22The Schoodic Institute located at Acadia National Park is recruiting 5 seasonal Forest Monitoring Technicians to be a part of a field crew that will be collecting forest health data in 20 National Parks throughout the Eastern US.Job Title: Forest Monitoring TechnicianJob Type: full-time, temporary positionOrganization: Schoodic InstituteLocation: Bar Harbor, ME (Field Station first 9 weeks), and Fredericksburg, VA (Field Station second 10 weeks)Open Period: February 14 – 21, 2022Vacancies: 5 crew membersDuration: 20 weeks mid-May through September (exact dates TBD)Compensation: $14-16/hour depending on experienceJob Description:Incumbents will work as part of a travelling forest health crew to sample permanent forest monitoring plots in 20 national park sites from Virginia to Maine. In each plot, crews collect data on forest health, structure and composition, tree regeneration, understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, and soil characteristics. This is largely a field-based position, and incumbents will be required to carry heavy field equipment (40+lbs), hike though rough terrain, work in all weather conditions, and be on travel for weeks at a time. Incumbent may be exposed to deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, biting insects, poison ivy and dense brush.The crew will stay in park housing where available, and lodging may include hotels, historic buildings and cabins. While on travel, housing and a meals stipend will be provided (~50% of position). While at the field station, park housing will be reserved, but employees must pay rent. Some housing may require room sharing.More information about the NPS long-term forest monitoring programs and the parks involved can be found here:Northeast Temperate NetworkMid-Atlantic Network:For more information about the position and to apply, please view the announcement on the Schoodic Institute website:Position Description: Forest Monitoring Technicians
NPS Plant Ecology Technician open 2/14-21/22
Subject: NPS Plant Ecology Technician open 2/14-21/22The Schoodic Institute located at Acadia National Park is recruiting 1 seasonal Plant Ecology Technician to conduct long-term vegetation monitoring and contribute to forest research in the Acadia National Park region.Job Title: Plant Ecology TechnicianJob Type: full-time, temporary positionOrganization: Schoodic InstituteLocation: Bar Harbor, MEOpen Period: January 31-February 10, 2020Vacancies: 1 positionDuration: 15 weeks mid May to August (exact dates TBD)Compensation: $14/hourJob Description:The incumbent will contribute to forest research programs with the Schoodic Institute, and assist with long-term vegetation monitoring programs in Acadia National Park. Incumbent will attend forest crew training during the first two weeks of the field season, which will be located at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT and in Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, NY. Incumbent will then rotate time between assisting the Forest Ecology Program Director with forest research at Schoodic Institute (approx. 4-6 weeks), and sampling forest, rocky intertidal, and freshwater wetland vegetation for long-term monitoring programs in Acadia National Park (approx. 7 weeks). Other duties may include pressing unknown plant specimens, preparing soil samples for processing, data entry, and data quality assurance/quality control.This is a field-based position, and incumbent will be required to carry a 35+ pound pack, work in all weather conditions, and hike off trail through rough terrain. Incumbent may be exposed to deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, biting insects, poison ivy and dense brush.For more information and to apply, please view the announcement on the Schoodic Institute website:Position Description: Plant Ecology Technician
Marine Science Internships – Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Subject: Marine Science Internships – Dauphin Island Sea LabThis internship announcement can be found here: Marine Science Internship – Alabama Center of ExcellenceDESCRIPTION/PURPOSEThe Alabama Center of Excellence (ALCoE,) housed at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), located on Dauphin Island, Alabama, is soliciting applications for two (2) Marine Science Interns to help conduct ecosystem-based monitoring along the Northern Gulf of Mexico under Drs. John Valentine and Ken Heck.The positions will be full-time one (1) year internships and we are looking to fill this position quickly. The start date is flexible with the preferred start date being April 1, 2022 and interns must arrive by May 16, 2022.Interns will assist with exploring how connectivity between coastal habitat types influences biodiversity and secondary production. Interns will also assist with research that is conducted in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO) Network. Interns may also assist with experiments evaluating multistressor impacts on coastal ecology, and natural versus restored ecosystems’ performance under predicted future climatic conditions. Interns may also have the opportunity to develop individual research questions.Interns will receive training in fish and invertebrate sampling techniques and identification, and SAV and marsh identification and monitoring techniques. There may also be opportunities to learn other ecological field sampling techniques (oyster reef monitoring, fisheries sampling, and analytical methods) in a variety of marine environments.The work will be performed in a laboratory and outdoors. Laboratory work will involve long periods of sitting while entering data, sorting samples, and looking through a microscope, and outdoor work will sometimes involve long field days (>8 hours), possible exposure to adverse weather conditions (heat, rain, cold), and biting insects. The work requires physical exertion such as lifting or reaching to observe, collecting, or recording field data; or in some situations snorkeling and working off of a small.
REU intern opportunities at GMRI
Dear Colleague,
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is in its fourth year as an NSF-funded REU Site – Integrated Studies in a Rapidly Warming Fishery Ecosystem. Students in this program have an opportunity to participate in field, lab, or computer-based research on the dynamics of the fish, plankton, and human communities in and around the Gulf of Maine.
We welcome applications from undergraduate students from a broad range of institutions and backgrounds including students from two- and four-year colleges and underserved communities (e.g., minorities, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, veterans).
The program includes 10 weeks of hands-on research experience at our waterfront location in Portland Maine, a $600/week stipend, housing (at the Maine College of Art in downtown Portland: https://www.meca.edu/student-life/residence-life/residence-halls/), meal allowances and travel support for 6 students. Online applications are open through February 15th. Decisions will be made by March 15th.
Students may find more information on the program here: GMRI REU program, and apply here: NSF portal
ClarksonU.REU.MathBio
NSF REU opportunity summer 2022 – Mathematical Biology Team ScienceResearch Experience for Undergraduates (MBioTS REU) at Clarkson University,Potsdam NYClarkson University’s Biology and Mathematics Depts are recruiting eightundergraduate students from a diverse range of academic backgrounds for ourMathematical Biology Team Science Research Experience for Undergraduates(MBioTS REU) program. This ten-week full-time summer research experienceruns from May 23rd – July 30th, 2022, and aims to introduce students tocollaborative research at the intersection of biology and mathematics.https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarkson.edu%2Fmbiots-research-experience-undergraduates-reu&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca550d57559534b0ad9e308d9e7b9093b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637795604185043426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=7FvDICfYAEpuSw5xFM5VjvxNd77vBoXsUALfSEurs%2Bc%3D&reserved=0Program overview:– An immersive team science research experience using both experimental andtheoretical approaches to tackle a range of biological questions fromecology, evolution, cell biology, and public health.– Financial package including: – $5000 summer research stipend – $120/ week food stipend (10 weeks) – Round trip travel to and from Potsdam, NY – On campus housing with a kitchenette– Each participant will focus on either the biological or mathematicalaspect of their collaborative team research but will gain exposure to both.– An emphasis on building skills for collaborative research and effectivecommunication across disciplines.– Close mentoring from experienced faculty in both the Biology andMathematics Departments at Clarkson University.– Regular research and professional development seminars, social events,and field trips.Applicants must be:– Excited about doing collaborative science in Biology and Math!– A citizen or permanent resident of the United States.– Enrolled in an undergraduate college program for the Fall 2022 semester.– Completed Calculus II or equivalent.– Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including booster) and willing to observeClarkson University’s on-campus masking and social distancing regulations.For more information on the program, research projects or to apply pleasevisit:https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarkson.edu%2Fmbiots-research-experience-undergraduates-reu&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca550d57559534b0ad9e308d9e7b9093b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637795604185043426%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=7FvDICfYAEpuSw5xFM5VjvxNd77vBoXsUALfSEurs%2Bc%3D&reserved=0For questions, contact the program co-directors:Dr. Susan Bailey, Biology Dept, Clarkson University, sbailey@clarkson.eduDr. James Greene, Mathematics Dept, Clarkson University,jgreene@clarkson.eduSusan Bailey <sbailey@clarkson.edu>
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Paid field ecology internships for undergrads and recent grads
The Echinacea Project seeks undergraduate students and graduates to conduct fieldwork in Minnesota prairies. We investigate ecology and evolution in fragmented prairie habitat in Minnesota, focusing on a model organism, the purple coneflower. This summer, we will investigate the effects of spring fires on summer flowering, pollination, and plant reproduction; you can read more about our work with fire in Popular Science or watch this video we made. We have many projects for interns with backgrounds or interests in plant ecology, pollination biology, evolution, statistics, and conservation. We also have projects for interns with little field research experience but enthusiasm to learn. All positions are paid, including several NSF-funded REU internships, a field assistant position, and a 12-month internship for recent grads. We especially encourage students from groups underrepresented in science to apply!
Applications are due starting February 24th. See our website for more information. The team and I are happy to answer any questions.
Everglades Invasive Reptile Internships
Everglades Invasive Reptile InternshipsUniversity of Florida in partnership with U.S. Geological Survey is hiring SIX intern positions in the Everglades! These are 1-yr term, post-baccalaureate-level field/lab positions for herp-focused people. Go to the Wildlife and Fisheries Science Job Board for more information on applying (linked below). Application deadlines are 12 and 14 Feb.Link to details on position one.