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not listed here by clicking on this link:Lake Ecology Research Technician - Colorado State University
At CSU we are hiring two Lake Ecology Research Technicians for this summer. Please find the job ad below:
Online Application link: https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Fort-Collins-CO/Lake-Ecology-Research-Technician_R2026103237
Position Summary
The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University is hiring two lake ecology research technicians to work on a collaborative project with the Preston and Almeida aquatic ecology labs, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Northern Water, and other stakeholders. The positions will involve field and laboratory work, with a focus on running and maintaining a lake mesocosm experiment in Grand Lake (Grand County, CO) near Rocky Mountain National Park. The experiment is designed to manipulate non-native Mysis diluviana densities and evaluate lake ecosystem responses, especially zooplankton, phytoplankton, and water clarity. The successful candidates will be stationed on Grand Lake for the summer to collect experimental data from floating docks, including sampling at nighttime. Lodging in Grand Lake will be provided, in addition to per diem. When not engaged in field research, the candidate will have opportunities for laboratory work to help with processing of samples to characterize the lake food web.
Job Duration
Start date between mid-May and mid-June and end date of mid-August to mid-September. There may be an opportunity to extend the positions into Fall depending on performance, needs of the project, and whether the candidate is enrolled in fall courses or not.
Full Consideration Date
April 30, 2026
Brief Work Unit Description
The Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology is housed within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. The Department trains students and post-graduates in ecology and conservation and conducts research on applied ecology topics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Essential Job Duties
• Deployment and maintenance of mesocosm structures, to include daily monitoring and cleaning/repairs between experiments.
• Lake sample collection, to include mysis, zooplankton, phytoplankton, and a suite of limnological data (e.g., nutrients, Secchi depth, temperature profiles).
• Lake sample processing, to include quantifying composition of Mysis and zooplankton Samples.
• Operation of motor boats
• Data entry and organization tasks in coordination with a team of researchers.
Conditions of Employment
• Valid drivers license
• Ability to pass a background check
Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to work well with a group, communicate clearly, have a positive attitude, and treat everyone on the research team with respect.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and record data carefully and accurately
• The candidates will be stationed in or near Grand Lake, Colorado during the experiments and will likely work five days on, two off with flexible scheduling to align with needs of the experimental sampling
• Must be comfortable working during both the day and night while on boats and floating Docks.
• Strong decision-making skills in the field; ability to troubleshoot independently
• Ability to work safely in poor weather
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience operating small boats, including towing and backing a trailer, navigating a boat ramp, and operating on the water
• Experience with lake sampling of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and water chemistry
• Experience with data entry and organization
Pay Rate Range
17.00 – 21.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
Application Instructions
Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to the application link.
For questions please contact: jeremy.brooks@colostate.edu
Jeremy Brooks
Postdoctoral Fellow Scientist
Dept. of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
Posted 3/27/26
JOB OPPORTUNITY: eDNA/eRNA TECHNICIAN, STUDENT SERVICE CONTRACTOR, USGS
Title: Geneticist (Student)
Position: Student Service Contractor
Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center
Location: La Crosse, WI
Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.78-26.03 (depending on current academic level and experience)
Duration: minimum 6 months, can be extended up to 2 years
Project Description: The USGS provides scientific support to agencies and partners to help monitor invasive species as well as native communities of conservation concern. The USGS requires help for molecular ecology projects including, but not limited to, eRNA development and sequencing for invasive carp, metabarcoding of multiple native communities, and point-of-use eDNA development. The projects will be in support of informing natural resource management actions to prevent invasive species spread, control existing invasive species populations, and monitor or mitigate effects on native species communities.
Services to be Provided: The student or recent graduate hire will be expected to help primarily with genomic library preparation for high throughput sequencing for both DNA and RNA, DNA/RNA extraction, and some assay development/validation. Some assistance with data analysis and report or presentation generation may also be requested. There may be occasional opportunities for field collection if of interest.
Qualifications: Completion of at least 1 year college-level coursework in genetics, molecular biology, molecular ecology, or closely related field. Experience in the laboratory with DNA extraction, PCR, genomic library preparation or similar techniques, with the ideal candidate having prior experience with environmental DNA. Careful attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a laboratory setting.
Required Documents: Cover Letter: brief letter describing interest in position. CV: include contact information, as well as relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and contact information for three references. Unofficial undergraduate transcripts.
Eligibility: Students are eligible if they have graduated but received a college/university degree less than 12 months ago and are at least 18 years of age. Non-US citizens may be eligible to participate, depending on their immigration status and the applicable regulations of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. USGS employees, their spouses, and their children are not eligible to participate in this program.
Notice: Students are paid for each hour worked. Students will be working as independent contractors and do not receive a premium rate for work beyond 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week. Additionally, students are paid only for hours worked (with no holiday or personal leave benefits). Students do earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Pay Rates for students include cost of self-employment taxes for social security and Medicare. This announcement is to fill one vacancy.
Application materials and questions about the position can be sent to Stephen Spear, sfspear@usgs.gov.
Posted 3/26/26
REU Opportunity: Remote Sensing of Ash Tree Health
The Swenson Lab (www.swensonlab.com) at the University of Notre Dame has an open research experience for undergraduates position. The undergraduate student will work with Ph.D. student Alex Cox on a project investigating the responses of ash trees to emerald ash borer at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC)(https://underc.nd.edu) in northern Wisconsin. The student will learn how to measure leaf-level physiology and how to collect and analyze Lidar and multispectral data and they will present their findings at the end of summer in the annual UNDERC undergraduate symposium at the field station..
The position would occur at the UNDERC site, would require routine field work and would last 10 weeks beginning late May. The student will receive a $6000 stipend, free housing and an allowance covering travel to and from the site.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and interested individuals should send a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement of interests and a resume/CV to Alex Cox: acox22@nd.edu
Nathan G. Swenson, Ph.D.
Martin J. Gillen Director of the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC)
Professor of Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
LAB: www.swensonlab.com
UNDERC: https://underc.nd.edu
Github: https://github.com/NGSwenson
Email: nswenson@nd.edu
Posted 3/23/26
Law Enforcement Conservation Job Openings for Students
My name is Kelsey Gibson and I am the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Interdiction Specialist at the Wahweap location on Lake Powell. Our team manages and contains aquatic invasive species, specifically quagga mussels, and prevents their spread into other water bodies throughout the state and beyond.
We are currently hiring seasonal AIS Wildlife Technicians and would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with students or recent graduates in your program who may be interested in gaining hands-on field experience in aquatic resource management.
AIS Technicians primarily conduct watercraft inspections as boaters exit Lake Powell to help prevent the spread of quagga mussels. Technicians also assist with public outreach and education about invasive species and the ecological, infrastructure, and recreational impacts these species can have if they spread.
This position offers:
• $17.50 per hour
• Free dorm-style housing at Lake Powell
• Hands-on experience in aquatic invasive species management
• Opportunities to build connections with professionals in natural resource management
Our AIS program operates through the Utah Division of Law Enforcement and works closely with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the National Park Service, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department. This provides technicians with a great opportunity to network and gain exposure to multiple agencies involved in aquatic resource protection.
Lake Powell is a unique and beautiful place to work, and this position provides valuable experience for students interested in careers in fisheries, wildlife biology, conservation law enforcement, or natural resource management.
The job is posted on the Department of Natural Resources website that is linked in my email signature if anyone is interested.
Thank you for your time and support in helping connect students with meaningful field experience opportunities.
Kelsey Gibson (he/him)
AIS Interdiction Specialist - Wahweap, Lake Powell
M: (435) 592-9723
E: ktgibson@utah.gov
Utah Department of Natural Resources
Division of Law Enforcement
naturalresources.utah.gov
Posted 3/17/26
Temporary (May-Nov) aquatic invasive species tech - Warrensburg, NY
Temporary Aquatic Invasive Species Strike Team Technician
Term: Full-time (39 hours/week) from May 14 - November 25, 2026 (start date flexible, must have availability to work full-time in the fall months)
Salary: $24.30/hour
Location: Warrensburg, NY
Description: As the Temporary Aquatic Invasive Species Strike Team Technician, you will perform manual aquatic invasive plant removals in collaboration with local stakeholder groups, conduct detailed field surveys of fish, aquatic plants and invertebrates and additional biotic/abiotic factors as assigned following standardized methodology. Other duties include:
Perform detailed identification of invasive pests to assist in determining appropriate management strategies.
Conduct boat and backpack electrofishing surveys and point-intercept rake-toss surveys safely and effectively from a non-motorized and motorized vessel in lentic and lotic systems.
Perform general equipment maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of field and related research equipment.
Assist with digital field data collection, analysis, and preparation of detailed site reports on work completed.
Questions? Contact Hannah Diebboll (see email signature below)
For full position details and to apply: https://jobs.hr.cornell.edu/us/en/job/WDR-00057396/Temporary-Aquatic-Invasive-Species-Strike-Team-Technician-Department-of-Biological-and-Environmental-Engineering-;-Warrensburg-New-York
Hannah Diebboll
She/her
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Region 5
NYS Water Resources Institute at Cornell University
Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
Invasive Species Coordination Section
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
232 Golf Course Rd, Warrensburg, NY 12885
P: (518) 623-1204 | E: Hannah.Diebboll@dec.ny.gov
dec.ny.gov
Posted 3/11/26
Forest Ecology Field Technicians - University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC: https://underc.nd.edu) and the Swenson Lab (www.swensonlab.com) are searching for multiple field technicians to conduct tree mapping at the UNDERC field station located in Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin. The work involves the mapping of individual trees in a large forest dynamics plot. The positions are for 3 months from approximately May 15 to August 15. Preferred qualifications include an undergraduate degree in biology, forestry or ecology and previous field work experience in forests. A willingness to work in challenging field conditions and an interest in working in a team are expected. Housing on the UNDERC property will be provided free of charge as are travel expenses to and from the site. Technicians will be paid an hourly wage with an expected 40 hour work week. Field technicians at the property stay in modern housing with kitchens and prepare their own food.
Interested individuals should contact Dr. Nathan Swenson (nswenson@nd.edu) with a resume/CV that describes previous educational training and field work experience. A separate 1-paragraph statement on how field experience may align with your career goals should also be included.
Nathan G. Swenson, Ph.D.
Martin J. Gillen Director of the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC)
Professor of Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
LAB: www.swensonlab.com
UNDERC: https://underc.nd.edu
Github: https://github.com/NGSwenson
Email: nswenson@nd.edu
Posted 3/10/26
FIELD POSITIONS: Wyoming toad Laramie, WY
Background: The Wyoming toad (Anaxyrus baxteri) is a critically endangered species endemic to the Laramie Basin. The species was abundant in the 1950’s and 1960’s but began declining in the 1970’s until the last known individuals were brought into captivity in the 1990’s to establish a captive breeding program. Individuals from the captive breeding program have been reintroduced into the wild, but self-sustaining breeding populations have not been reestablished. Research and monitoring is being conducted to assess progress the status of wild populations, including the effects of vegetation treatments.
Location: This position is based out of Laramie, Wyoming. Field work will occur at Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge (approximately 15 miles southwest of Laramie) and several Safe Harbor reintroductions sites within the Laramie Basin.
Description: Crew leader and technician to assist with regular field duties including:
Building and installing soft-release enclosures for tadpoles and adults
Disease exposure and treatment of adult animals
Daily feeding of tadpoles and adults.
Release and subsequent monitoring of adult toads
Regular surveys for non-captive Wyoming toads
Swabbing of toads for Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd)
Growth and maintenance of cultured Bd.
Data entry
General support of Wyoming toad species recovery
Work with USFWS on other Wyoming toad tasks as needed
Communicate with Wyoming toad recovery partners and cooperating land owners
Other activities as needed
Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have the willingness and ability to work long hours (including weekends and holidays) and be flexible with their schedule, as work hours will be determined by animal needs. Applicants must also be able to tolerate harsh field conditions (heat/cold, wind, rain, biting insects, mud, etc. although home to a warm bed at night!), pay extreme attention to detail, and meet high standards of animal care. Interest in the research, a strong work ethic, and the ability to conduct meticulous data collection for the recovery of an endangered species are most important. Priority will be given to individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an ecology, wildlife biology, or related program with past field experience. Qualified applicants need a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Ability to work independently, coordinating multiple job components, previous amphibian field experience and animal care, evidence of managing employees, organizational skills, ability to communicate with partners, and completion of a degree in wildlife biology or related field are preferred.
Compensation: We will be hiring 2-3 technicians. $14-20/hr (depending on experience, higher end of the compensation for crew leader) and provided with a shared field vehicle. Technicians will gain valuable field experience while contributing to the recovery of a critically endangered amphibian. Housing is not provided, but we can assist in finding summer housing in Laramie.
Duration: The position will start mid/end-May and continue through mid-August (start and end dates may be flexible for highly qualified applicants and the field season may be adjusted due to weather conditions).
To Apply: Submit a letter of interest with dates of availability, résumé or CV, and contact information (name, email, phone number) for three references in a single PDF to Dr. Melanie Murphy (melanie.murphy@uwyo.edu). Application deadline is March 6th, 2025 but review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions about the positions can be directed to Dr. Melanie Murphy (melanie.murphy@uwyo.edu).
Melanie A. Murphy, PhD
Professor
Director Program in Ecology and Evolution (PiEE)
PI: TRACEE Lab (Tracking Rare and Cryptic Ecology & Evolution with DNA)
Ecosystem Science and Management
University of Wyoming
Office: SIB 3252
Cell: 307-314-9873
Pronouns: she | her | hers
Posted 3/5/26
Hiring: Small Mammal Field Technicians
Small Mammal Field Technician (3)
Description: The McCleery Lab with the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida is seeking 3 highly motivated field technicians for research on Sanibel Island, Florida. The technicians will assist on a project assessing movement patterns of the threatened Sanibel Island rice rate in relation to hydrology, roads, and management activity. This is a temporary, full-time position that will run from May through September 2026. Technicians will be responsible for live-trapping and tagging rice rats and tracking rats via VHF radio-telemetry. Additional duties will include data entry and miscellaneous tasks as needed. Applicants must be comfortable working long days in hot and wet conditions with snakes, biting insects, and alligators and be comfortable with nighttime fieldwork. Field housing will be provided as well as a state vehicle for work-related travel.
Qualifications:
A B.S. in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required.
Applicants must be willing to work the full field season, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain a good attitude while working in sometimes adverse conditions such as high heat and humidity and with potential wildlife encounters.
Previous experience with field work, especially small mammal trapping/handling and/or radio telemetry is a plus, but not required.
The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively with all project members.
Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, flexible, and enthusiastic.
Application: To apply, please send the following in a single PDF document to Maggie Jones at jones.m@ufl.edu: 1) cover letter with qualifications and reasons why this job would be a good fit for you, 2) resume, and 3) names and contact information for 2 references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the positions are filled. The salary for this position is $16/hr, and housing will be provided. More information about the McCleery Lab can be found at http://www.themccleerylab.org/.
Maggie Jones
Postdoctoral Researcher
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Florida
Posted 3/5/26
Hiring: Invasive Species Management Field Technician
Invasive Species Field Technician (2)
Description: The McCleery Lab with the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida is seeking 2 highly motivated field technicians for research in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. The technicians will assist on a project studying management techniques for invasive Burmese pythons and developing a real-time notification system for python detection. The technician will NOT be handling pythons--this project focuses on using new technological tools to efficiently manage invasive species, so a strong interest in invasive species management and ecology is preferred. This is a temporary, full-time position that will run from May through September 2026. Technicians will be responsible for deploying and maintaining sensory lures and using camera traps and AI species detection models to monitor python activity. Additional duties will include photo processing, data entry, and miscellaneous tasks as needed. Applicants must be comfortable working long days in hot and humid conditions with snakes, biting insects, and alligators. Field housing will be provided as well as a state vehicle for work-related travel.
Qualifications:
A B.S. in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required.
Applicants must be willing to work the full field season, possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain a good attitude while working in sometimes adverse conditions such as high heat and humidity and with potential wildlife encounters.
Previous experience with field work, especially camera trapping, is a plus, but not required.
The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively with all project members.
Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, flexible, and enthusiastic.
Application: To apply, please send the following in a single PDF document to Maggie Jones at jones.m@ufl.edu: 1) cover letter with qualifications and reasons why this job would be a good fit for you, 2) resume, and 3) names and contact information for 2 references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will be accepted until the positions are filled. The salary for this position is $16/hr, and housing will be provided. More information about the McCleery Lab can be found at http://www.themccleerylab.org/.
Maggie Jones
Postdoctoral Researcher
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Florida
Posted 3/5/26
Student contractors needed for USGS microclimate measurements and modeling
I am looking for two students to be hired on to a current grant I have from the Department of War's Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP).
The project aims to collect microclimate data through a low-cost sensor deployment at U.S. Marine Corps installations and use those data to build predictive models of extreme heat that USMC staff can use in an application for daily decision-making (https://serdp-estcp.mil/projects/details/9af613d2-50f1-4f98-935b-0d08c65286cd/cr22-7335-project-overview). The study includes three USMC installations to capture conditions representing hot/humid (Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina), hot/arid (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California), and high-altitude (Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California).
I have funding to support two students for at least one year. Ideally, one student would focus on field work, sensor deployment, data collection, and general data cleanup and QA/QC. This could be a motivated undergraduate or graduate student. The position would require travel to South Carolina and California for at least two weeks each during July/August, as well as travel to Denver for training on the equipment and methodology.
The second student would be more computational and quantitative, focused on two main tasks: (1) creating high-resolution land cover data for the two California installations (our USGS team is currently working on this using a combination of 30 m land cover, NAIP, and vegetation data), and (2) refining the heat models and incorporating them into a workable application for DoD use. This role could include a small amount of field work, but it is primarily computational, ideal for a dedicated PhD student or a recent graduate who is interested in taking ownership of these tasks and leading at least one of the resulting publications.
There are also additional aspects of the analysis that could be expanded into further studies or dissertation products. We are collecting a wealth of microclimate and thermal data (the sensors are Kestrel 5400, HOBO light sensors, FLIR camera, and Net-radiometers, so there is a lot of interesting questions we could ask with the resulting data set). Also each location has unique interests based on the installation staff’s needs).
We can hire student contractors up to two years after graduation as well (though for recent PhD graduates there is a hard limit of one-year contracts, so this would not count as a postdoc). The other requirements are that candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to pass background checks both for U.S. government employment and for access to USMC installations.
The full job add follows below:
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Job Ad
Position type: Student Contract, USGS Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. Position can be remote but may involve travel.
Title: Student Contractor — Quantitative Ecologist.
Pay and schedule: ~21 to ~$51 hour depending on academic experience. Up to 40 hrs/week during the summer; flexible ~20 hrs/week during the academic year (or as eligible/available). Appointment is temporary with defined start/end dates and deliverables aligned to an awarded project timeline.
Job Description: We are a team of scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey supporting an awarded Department of War Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (DoW - ESTCP) project (https://serdp-estcp.mil/projects/details/9af613d2-50f1-4f98-935b-0d08c65286cd/cr22-7335-project-overview) focused on measuring and modeling how land cover and site conditions influence exposure to extreme heat on U.S. Marine Corps training areas. The position supports two complementary areas of work: (1) summer field campaigns collecting in-situ microclimate measurements and producing well-documented, analysis-ready datasets, and (2) coding, geospatial data processing, land cover mapping, and model and application development to generate installation-scale heat exposure outputs and package an on-demand mapping deliverable. You will be hired as a student contractor with a fixed period of performance and will complete required onboarding steps (e.g., background check and documentation of eligibility) prior to start. The position will remain open until filled. The non field-based work could be completed either at the USGS Science Center offices, or at the student home institution.
We seek candidates who are well organized, careful with documentation, and comfortable delivering work products to clear specifications. Field campaign candidates should have experience working outdoors with environmental sensors and metadata collection and be able to travel for defined summer field windows. Field based contractors ideally would be undergraduates or in graduate school. Modeling development candidates should have strong programming skills (Python and/or R), familiarity with reproducible workflows and geospatial data, and the ability to write maintainable code and clear documentation. Experience with GIS, remote sensing, statistical or machine-learning methods, and data QA/QC is strongly preferred for either track but not required for all applicants. Modelling based contractors would ideally be in graduate school or recent graduates (within two years). Veterans are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Send a brief cover note (state your preferred track: Field/Data and/or Modeling/App) and a résumé/CV to Dr. Peter Ibsen (pibsen@usgs.gov). Please include the phrasing “ESTCP student contractor (“Field” or “Modeling”)” in the subject line.
Peter Ibsen, PhD
Research Ecologist. United States Geological Survey
Geosciences & Environmental Change Science Center
Denver, CO
(360) 317-5602 (Cell)
Posted 3/5/26
Field Technician and Lab Technician positions with Center for Lakes and Reservoirs at Portland State University
The Center for Lakes and Reservoirs at Portland State University is hiring for field technician and lab assistant positions for this spring and summer.
The field technician position involved primarily field sampling at freshwater waterbodies throughout Oregon, with some lab work. The lab assistant position involves primarily lab work, with some limited field surveys completed at waterbodies in the Portland metro area.
Field sampling is focused on the detection of invasive mussels (Dreissena spp. and Limnoperna spp.), snails, and plants. Some water quality and water chemistry measurements are taken as well. Applicants should be comfortable with sampling in all weather and temperature conditions, and should be prepared to get wet and muddy. Lab work involves decontaminating and preparing equipment, lab identification of samples collected during field surveys, shipping samples, and handling hazardous chemicals. Both lab and field technicians will spend time driving trucks with a trailer, and piloting boats at waterbodies.
Both of these positions are entry level positions and require no experience, though experience is helpful, and we will train new hires on all aspects of these positions. These positions are excellent for gaining experience in field sampling, lab analysis, and research in aquatic ecosystems. Our target start date is April 16, but start dates can be flexible up to June 15, and hiring will continue until all positions are filled.
To apply for this position please send an email to Ashley Newcomb at newcomb5@pdx.edu with a Resume/CV, cover letter, and 2 references.
Please click here for more information.
Ashley Newcomb; she, her, hers
Research Assistant
Portland State University
Environmental Science & Management
Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
PO Box 751 (ESM), Portland, OR 97207
newcomb5@pdx.edu, 503-954-6799
Posted 3/4/26
Fall Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU) Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
FULLY FUNDED RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS FOR U.S. UNDERGRADUATES IN BERMUDA
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (ASU BIOS), a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University, has funding from the National Science Foundation, (NSF Award number OCE-2349130), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support undergraduate researchers during the fall semester 2026 (program starts August 24, ends November 13).
An REU internship at ASU BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in science. Participants will conduct research projects under the expert mentorship of BIOS scientists. Throughout the 12-week program, participants will give oral and virtual poster presentations that outline their research topic, experimental methods and results and attend a series of professional development workshops and seminars hosted by faculty members. In addition, they will provide a project report at the end of the program. Schedule and weather permitting, all participants will be offered an exciting opportunity to join an oceanographic research cruise aboard R/V Atlantic Explorer. They will also have the option to enjoy field and boat excursions to learn about Bermuda's history, flora and fauna.
Funding includes roundtrip air travel (from and to the U.S.), campus accommodation and meals and a competitive stipend. Participants are solely responsible for their own medical/travel insurance.
Further information, including available research projects and a link to the online application form, can be found here: https://bios.asu.edu/education/nsf-reu
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, over 18 years of age and enrolled in a program of undergraduate study immediately before and after the program dates. Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences.
Undergraduates from underrepresented groups or who are attending colleges or universities with limited STEM research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application deadline is May 31, 2026
Questions? Contact us at bios.education@bios.asu.edu
Posted 2/27/26
Native Seed and Habitat Restoration YCC Crew member
The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a non-profit started in 1999 with a mission to conserve and restore native plants and their habitat through restoration, research, and education. Our vision is a world where all people and wildlands are healthy and interact positively, biological diversity flourishes, and environmental challenges are met with a social commitment to solving problems with scientific principles. Our Southwest Office (IAE SW) works in New Mexico and Arizona.
Native Seed and Habitat Restoration YCC Crew Member
Start Date: 7/6/2026
End Date: 11/5/2026
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Status: Temporary, Full-time
Compensation: $19.50/hr
Plus paid holidays, 16 hours of vacation time, and sick leave.
Position Description
IAE SW seeks to hire four Native Seed and Habitat Restoration Crew Members through funding from the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). The crew will work with a crew lead and IAE staff to gain hands-on experience in conservation, native seed collection, restoration, and outdoor education. The weekly work schedule will consist of four 10-hour days (7am-5pm, Monday through Thursday) per week, with occasional exceptions depending on fieldwork needs. The crew will be based out of Santa Fe, NM, and will travel to field sites in provided vehicles. Field sites are located throughout New Mexico and may require occasional overnight camping.
Specific Responsibilities
Native seed collection:
Scout plant populations, track phenology, hand collect seed, and record site data.
Seed collections will be made from native wildflowers to support IAE’s pollinator habitat restoration projects.
Native seed production field maintenance:
Assist with planting, weeding, and general maintenance of native seed production fields in a farm setting.
Restoration:
Assist with invasive species identification and removal, broadcast seeding, planting, and watering at IAE pollinator habitat restoration sites in New Mexico.
Outdoor education:
Assist with IAE’s ecological education programs for youth and teenagers.
Native seed processing
Assist with seed cleaning, packaging, labeling, and data collection.
Monitoring
Habitat assessments and surveys for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators.
IAE values diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from all groups of people. We recognize that the strength of IAE is in our people, and we believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. IAE does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices, and our commitment to equal employment opportunity applies to every aspect of the employment relationship.
Studies have shown that Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women and other marginalized groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be between the ages of 18-25 at the time of hire (YCC requirement)
Must be a New Mexico resident (YCC requirement)
Must be available for at least 12 weeks, though applicants available for the entire 18-week duration are strongly preferred
A positive attitude with an interest in conservation biology, botany, or restoration ecology
Effective communication skills and experience working on a team
Organized and detail-oriented
Basic computer skills
Comfortable outdoors: able to work in a variety of adverse field conditions, which may include exposure to heat and sun, monsoonal rains, and hazardous wildlife
Able to conduct frequent bending, kneeling, and standing
How to Apply
Please fill out the online application form by 11:59pm, Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to humanresources@appliedeco.org and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Posted 2/27/26
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University of Michigan Biological Station
University of Michigan
Deadline Date 15-Jun-2026
Funding 5,500.00 USD
Contact Email umbsresearch@umich.edu
Sponsor Website https://lsa.umich.edu/umbs
Synopsis
The University of Michigan Biological Station is seeking applicants for our summer 2026 undergraduate research program. This eight-week program pairs student fellows with UMBS science mentors for original research in field ecology. This opportunity is aimed toward undergraduate students and provides hands-on training and knowledge-building in analytical, applied field methods; data collection and management; and science communication skills.
Posted 1/21/26
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