Salary: 0

Closing: 5/5

Responsibilities: Now Accepting Submissions. The Student Writing Contest recognizes students for excellence in the communication of fisheries research to the general public.

Qualifications: Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit a 500- to 700-word article explaining their own research or a research project in their lab or school. The article must be written in language understandable to the general public i.e., journalistic style . The winning article will be published in Fisheries. Students may write about research that has been completed, is in progress, or is in the planning stages. The papers will be judged according to their quality and their ability to turn a scientific research topic into a paper for the general public and will be scored based upon a grading rubric check the AFS website awards page for the grading rubric .

Contact: May 5, 2010. Submissions and questions should be directed to: Tom Lang, 320 North Jackson Street, Pratt, KS 6712, Phone: 620-672-0722, Email below

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: toml@wp.state.ks.us

Date Added: February-04-2010

Salary: $50k salary for 1 year, renewable to 2 years.

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: A post-doctoral fellowship is available starting in 2010, to develop the science basis for evaluating several conservation practices related to the American lobster fishery in Newfoundland. The project will focus on reproductive value, an established concept in population biology that is rarely applied to fisheries. This is an opportunity to further develop the quantitative basis for evaluation of risks and policy in commercially exploited populations of long-lived marine species.

Qualifications: A completed PhD in any area of quantitative biology, with experience in population biology and demographic models, and record of successful publication of results. For more information about the project, visit http://www.mun.ca/osc/dschneider/lobster/

Contact: Send cover letter and CV to below email,David Schneider Professor, Ocean Sciences Centre, Memorial University, St. John s Canada 709.737.8841

Web Link: http://www.mun.ca/biology/dschneider/

Contact Email Address: David.Schneider@mun.ca

Date Added: February-04-2010

Salary: Salary range is $28,414-$35,517/yr

Closing: 2/26

Responsibilities: Performs fish hatchery work under general supervision of hatchery manager. Operation of hatchery to achieve a quality product and maximize time and space available fish distribution maintenance of buildings, grounds and facilities.

Qualifications: Ed Exp: Bachelors degree in fish and wildlife management fishery science, aquaculture or a closely related field emphasizing vertebrate biology, math, statistics, writing, public speaking and chemistry. 1or more yrs fish culture or field biology experience.

Contact: To view the complete vacancy announcement and apply on-line, go to below link , choose job openings on right side of the page. An on-line Montana State Application must be submitted Questions Call 406-444-1850 for more information.

Web Link: http://www.fwp.mt.gov

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: February-04-2010

Salary: $3,727-$5,187/mo. Generous benefits package.

Closing: 2/23

Responsibilities: Use your biological skills by assisting with the development and implementation of the state s fish passage program located in Salem. This program fulfills the state s statutory obligation to provide upstream and downstream fish passage at artificial barriers within the state. For more information, see recruiting announcement at www.dfw.state.or.us/hr.

Qualifications: Requires three years biological experience in a fisheries/wildlife program with one year of experience at the professional level and a Bachelor s degree in Fisheries/Wildlife Science or related degree or three additional years biological experience.

Contact: For application materials visit ODFW s Web site at below link

Web Link: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: February-04-2010

Salary: $3,727-$5,187/mo. Generous benefits package.

Closing: 2/23

Responsibilities: Make a difference in fish and wildlife conservation Located in Salem, play a key role in drafting, implementing, and coordinating the department s programs for providing conditions suitable for natural movement and long-term viability of Oregon s fish and wildlife populations across the landscape. For more information, see recruiting announcement at www.dfw.state.or.us/hr.

Qualifications: Requires three years biological experience in a fisheries/wildlife program with one year of experience at the professional level and a Bachelor s degree in Fisheries/Wildlife Science or related degree or three additional years biological experience.

Contact: For application materials visit ODFW s Web site below.

Web Link: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: February-04-2010

Salary: $16.797/hour

Closing: 2/10

Responsibilities: Nebraska Game Parks Commission/North Platte Hatchery, North Platte. Assist in planning, coordination execution of fish production plan. Conduct routine fish health nutrition assessment, diagnosis treatment of disease, water quality aquatic vegetation control. Operate specialized equipment for water quality, chemistry, and lab work. Assign supervise duties of hatchery crew. Assist in maintenance records, develop budgets, inventories monthly reports. Plan, perform and supervise the maintenance of hatchery equipment and facilities.

Qualifications: B.S. degree in fisheries or related field plus 2 years experience in fish culture work or fish management. Drivers License required. Required to reside in housing provided on site.

Contact: Dean Rosenthal 402/471-5495 . Fill out application for employment online at: statejobs.nebraska.gov

Web Link:

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: February-03-2010

Salary: Beginning salary will be $50,748 to $60,528 depending on qualifications

Closing: 2/12

Responsibilities: Provides leadership and oversees Fisheries Division administrative operations. Ensures the Division operates under appropriate business standards and policies. Oversees and provides leadership for statewide fisheries management programs including federal aid projects and fishing access programs, Division planning operations and reporting of Division accomplishments. Annually $50,748 to $89,640

Qualifications:

Contact: For a complete job description and to apply on-line, visit our web-site below. If you are unable to apply online, you may apply by contacting the Missouri Department of Conservation in Jefferson City, Missouri at 573/751 4115. Equal Opportunity Employer

Web Link: http://www.mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: February-03-2010

Salary: stipend : $15,000/year 12 months for two years contingent upon satisfactory academic and research progress , full tuition waiver.

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Examine the influence of barriers on trout dispersal in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, including collection of data on road crossings and physical stream gradients, and modeling of dispersal barriers using spatial data and remote sensing. The candidate will be co-advised by Stuart Welsh, Craig Snyder and John Young. Starting Date: Available June summer 2010.

Qualifications: B.S. degree in fisheries or related environmental science field experience with Geographic Information Systems, an interest in salmonid ecology and management good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. 1000 GRE score Verbal Quantitative 3.0 undergraduate GPA and physical ability to travel and conduct field and laboratory research.

Contact: Send CV, unofficial transcripts, and GRE scores to Stuart Welsh at below email.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: swelsh@wvu.edu.

Date Added: February-03-2010

Salary: DOE

Closing: 8/1

Responsibilities: The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences SoMAS of Stony Brook University seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate position in marine animal diseases. For information on this position, including required and preferred qualifications, and for further details on how to submit an application, please visit the below link, Category K, JOBS Reference WC-S-6230-10-01-S.

Qualifications: See job description at below link.

Contact: See job description at below link.

Web Link: http://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: February-03-2010

Salary: $11.78/Hr 18.12/Hr

Closing: 2/22

Responsibilities: Granville County Survey and monitor populations of nongame freshwater fishes, mussels, crayfish, and snails via seining, snorkeling, backpack electrofishing, and boat electrofishing. Work area includes the Yadkin-Pee Dee, Cape Fear, White Oak, and Lumber river basins. Position will begin May 1 and end October 29 Starting dates are flexible. Work hours are not standard due to travel. Housing not provided.

Qualifications: Aquatic field survey skills, taxonomic skills, physical strength, endurance, good swimming ability, canoeing and boating skills are required. SCUBA certification is strongly encouraged. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Two-year or four-year degree in biology/related field and one year of experience in the management of wildlife or fisheries resources or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Contact: Please indicate Job Vacancy 60034208 on state application below link and send with letter of interest, resume, and names/phone numbers of three references to:Brena Jones at below email. NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Falls Lake Office 1142 I-85 Service Rd. Creedmoor, NC 27522. 919-528-9886 x3

Web Link: http://www.osp.its.state.nc.us.

Contact Email Address: brena.jones@ncwildlife.org

Date Added: February-02-2010

Salary: $4,286-$5,985/mo. Generous benefits package.

Closing: 2/12

Responsibilities: Use your quantitative and analytical skills as a Fisheries Biometrician for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife located in Salem. Provide statistical services for fisheries management and research projects, fisheries surveys, and other data collection and analysis activities for the department. For more information, see recruiting announcement at below link.

Qualifications: Requires four/three years biological experience in a fisheries/wildlife program or statistical analysis experience with one year of experience at the professional level and a Bachelor s degree in Fisheries/Wildlife Science or related degree or Statistics, Biometrics or Mathematics or related degree or three additional years biological/statistical experience.

Contact: For application materials visit ODFW s Web site at below link

Web Link: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: February-01-2010

Salary: $16,000 plus insurance and tuition

Closing: 3/19 or until filled

Responsibilities: Research project to investigate predator-prey dynamics in the context of community resistance to invasion and ecological risk analysis. Student will start in Fall Semester 2010. Position at the main campus and departmental facilities in Gainesville and at the Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory near Tampa.

Qualifications: B.S. in ecology, fisheries, zoology, or related field. I am seeking a well-motivated student who will be excited about contributing to fish ecology/invasion ecology and work well within a diverse team. Strong quantitative and communication skills.

Contact: Send a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, unofficial GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Jeffrey Hill. 813-671-5230 x118 . Visit the PFAS student information page below. Contact Email Address: below

Web Link: http://fishweb.ifas.ufl.edu/Student_Info.htm.

Contact Email Address: jeffhill@ufl.edu

Date Added: February-01-2010

Salary:

Closing: 3/3

Responsibilities: Assistant Unit Leader, Aquatic Ecologist/Biologist listed as Research Fish Biologist/Ecologist under US government s classification system Series and grade: GS-482/GS-408-12 promotion potential: 15 See website for Full details on this position may be found at below link Enter announcement number CR-2010-0122 in What: keywords box to go directly to complete job description

Qualifications: US Citizenship. PhD in Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Fisheries Science, Fisheries Management, or closely-related field.

Contact: Dr. Reynaldo Pati o at below email or 806 742-2851. USGS is an EOE.

Web Link: http://www.USAJobs.gov

Contact Email Address: Reynaldo.Patino@ttu.edu

Date Added: February-01-2010

Salary: $9-11/hr with overtime DOE

Closing: 3/20

Responsibilities: Bozeman, MT, 2 positions from June 1 September 30 flexible . Bozeman, MT, 6 positions from July 26 August 20 flexible . Vermejo Park Ranch, NM, 2 positions from June 1 August 31 flexible . Positions focused on native species conservation and restoration. Successful applicants will help conduct stream electrofishing surveys, piscicide applications, aquatic population sampling, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Related experience is helpful, but not necessary. Housing may be provided in some cases.

Contact: Dr. Carter Kruse, Turner Enterprises, 1123 Research Drive, Bozeman, MT 59718 406-556-8508. Applicants are asked to provide an electronic resume and letter of interest briefly describing their professional goals, school and work experience. Please indicate position s of interest and window of availability. Call or email for additional information.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: carter.kruse@retranches.com

Date Added: January-26-2010

Salary: $4,286-$5,985/mo. Generous benefits package.

Closing: 2/16

Responsibilities: Unique opportunity to place a key role in fish conservation and recovery. Located in Salem, use your quantitative analysis/modeling skills to assess the biological status of native fish species. Evaluate the effects of human activities and environmental conditions on the conservation status and future viability of species. For more information, see below link.

Qualifications: Requires four/three years biological experience in a fisheries/wildlife program with one year of experience at the professional level and a Bachelor s degree in Fisheries/Wildlife Science or related degree or three additional years biological experience.

Contact: For application materials visit ODFW s Web site at below link.

Web Link: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-26-2010

Salary: See below link

Closing: 3/1

Responsibilities: Qualifications, Salary and full information is available at below link.

Qualifications: See below link

Contact: Joe Beach at email.

Web Link: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/postings/?page=10_12_072

Contact Email Address: joe.beach@tpwd.state.tx.us

Date Added: January-26-2010

Salary: DOE/DOQ. Benefits package also provided.

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: Permanent, full time. Responsibilities include design and implementation of fisheries surveys on Lake Roosevelt, WA, direct analysis and quantification of diet and aging samples, statistical analyses and interpretation of reservoir-wide creel, wild fish status, and hatchery fish performance surveys, assess impacts from reservoir hydro operations, participation in regional coordination with state and tribal co-managers of Lake Roosevelt, and to make scientific recommendations regarding reservoir management operations and program direction.

Qualifications: M.S. degree in fisheries biology and at least 3-years experience as a professional biologist.

Contact: Download job description, application and instructions from spokanetribe.com/jobs applicants must submit completed application, resume and writing sample . Indicate that you are applying under Announcement STOI-09-050. Contact Human Resources at below web link.

Web Link: http://www.spokanetribe.com/jobs

Contact Email Address: hradmin@spokanetribe.com

Date Added: January-26-2010

Salary: commensurate with experience

Closing: 3/15 or intil filled

Responsibilities: Univ of FL, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Gainesville, FL. 12-month position with tenure accruing in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. Assigned responsibilities will be 40 teaching/60 research. Duties will include building a strong research program in innovative modeling approaches that can inform management of recreational and commercial fisheries and aquatic ecosystems. The successful candidate is expected to teach a graduate course in Advanced Fisheries Stock Assessment , one undergraduate course, and participate in one or more team taught courses, some of which may contribute to the revised Natural Resources Conservation major. Screening of candidates will begin March 15.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in fisheries science or a closely related discipline is required. Postdoctoral experience is desirable. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in advanced quantitative methods e.g., likelihood and Bayesian parameter estimation, single and multi-species modeling, network analysis , verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.

Contact: Dr. Micheal S. Allen, Search Committee Chair,below email. Information about the School of Forest Resources and Conservation can be found at below link.

Web Link: http://sfrc.ufl.edu/

Contact Email Address: msal@ufl.edu

Date Added: January-26-2010

Salary: $81,823 to $106,369/yr.

Closing: 2/22

Responsibilities: Supervisory Fish Biologist/Ecologist/Statistician Senior Scientist, Modeling/Biometrics . USFWS, Pacific Region, Senior Scientist, Modeling/Biometrics and is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Center s Applied Research Program in Landscape Modeling and Biometrics. Including coordination, design, and implementation of complex applied research investigations, supervision of technical and professional staff, development of policy, and provides expert reviews, communicates information via a variety of written and oral formats.

Qualifications: Ph.D. with work experience in ecology, population dynamics, landscape/ecosystem modeling, biometrics/statistics, or related discipline. Knowledge of salmonid biology and skill in supervision of technical and professional employees.

Contact: Applications must be received online via the USAJOBS, the Federal Government s Official Jobs Site, below, by the closing date. The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For general questions about the position please contact Judith Gordon, Center Director, at 360-425-6072, x350.

Web Link: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-25-2010

Salary: $14.59/hr GS-04

Closing: 2/10

Responsibilities: This position provides technical assistance to staff biologists with collecting American shad eggs during the spring spawning run on the Potomac River and conducting fish survey work in the Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries. Field work may include gillnetting adult American shad, seining and electrofishing for snakehead fish. Other Information: No housing is provided with this position, frequent evening work will be required. Position Duration March - September.

Qualifications: see job posting on www.usajobs.opm.gov

Contact: Need more information Contact: Sheila_Eyler@fws.gov How to apply: www.usajobs.opm.gov, job announcement number: PH-NM-10-313424 Must be a United States Citizens BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECH FISH PH-NM-10-313424. GS-0404-04 FPL: GS04 Maryland FRO Open: 01.22.10 Annapolis, MD Close: 02.10.10 See below link.

Web Link: https://mail.google.com/a/fisheries.org/?ui=2&ik=340ce0a257&view=att&th=126570d21bbec8d5&attid=0.1&disp=vah&zw

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-25-2010

Salary: TBD

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: The U.S. Geological Survey USGS , Fisheries Aquatic and Endangered Resources FAER Program, Reston, Virginia is looking for a GS-13/14 Fisheries or Wildlife Biologist to serve as an imperiled species coordinator. The selectee will be responsible for the following major duties: Develops, prepares and revises budget estimates, management documents and program documents for resource allocation recommendation. The Coordinator will manage actions through the FAER program with Agency planning staff in development of the step-down planning and implementation of the USGS science strategy and act as principal liaison between BRD HQ and Science Centers regarding fisheries and imperiled species research and monitoring. The incumbent will monitor USGS research conducted to support decisions under the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and other statues, treaties, regulations and policies regarding conservation of imperiled flora and fauna.

Qualifications: For more details about job activities contact Doug Beard at below email.

Contact: Below email or apply directly at USAJOBS at below link.

Web Link: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/a9IN08i.aspx

Contact Email Address: Dbeard@usgs.gov

Date Added: January-22-2010

Salary: A monthly stipend of $1,300 will be provided.

Closing: 3/1

Responsibilities: Undergrad research internship in marine fisheries and ecological conservation We seek summer interns to work in Charles H. Pete Peterson s lab. Interns will work on multiple studies in marine ecology, including fish and crab predation on juvenile oysters, predator-prey interactions on oyster reefs, and the effects of shoreline stabilization on fish habitats and salt marsh ecosystem function.

Qualifications: Upper-division undergraduates or recent graduates with an interest in field work, research experience, and a biology background will be most competitive.

Contact: Please send the following 3 documents to the email below: Resume, including GPA, email addresses of three references, and transcript unofficial . A description of relevant experience in 500 words or less . A brief essay on how this internship fits into your professional goals.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: geraldi@email.unc.edu

Date Added: January-21-2010

Salary: $10.99 to $16.02/hr

Closing: 2/11

Responsibilities: Assists field biologists in sampling and monitoring of state and federally listed amphibian and fish species in Utah, including Least Chub, Southern Leatherside Chub, Columbia Spotted Frog, and Boreal Toad.

Qualifications: Applicants must be over 18 years of age, be able to work well with others, and be willing to work a flexible schedule, which will include occasional weekends and nights, 10-hour workdays, and 3-4 day trips in remote locations. Fieldwork begins in March, will sometimes take place during adverse weather, and will routinely require hiking in mountainous/wet terrain. Mechanical aptitude and experience operating a backpack electrofishing unit is a plus.

Contact: Please send a resume by e-mail to: Mark Grover below.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: markgrover@utah.gov

Date Added: January-21-2010

Salary: $11.91/hr

Closing: 2/28

Responsibilities: Up to 37 3-6 month positions statewide, will assist regional and statewide fisheries management crews with sport and nongame fish sampling activities. Start dates are variable and will range from March through June. Duties will be variable and may include electrofishing, netting, habitat surveys, instream flow measurement, angler surveys, data entry, and equipment maintenance as well as other routine fishery and aquatic habitat management tasks.

Qualifications: High school degree plus experience in fish and wildlife resource management, research, or habitat development or college course work towards a degree in fishery or wildlife management, ichthyology or other closely related field. Must have a valid driver s license. See link below for specific application instructions.

Contact: See full announcement at below link for details and application instructions. For more information regarding these positions contact Dave Zafft at 307 745-5180 ext. 235

Web Link: http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=16342

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-21-2010

Salary: $14.41-$17.92/hr

Closing: 2/28

Responsibilities: Green River or Pinedale One 9 month position to determine the current distribution of northern leatherside chub in the Bear and Snake River drainages, determine abundances, identify habitat relationships and develop management recommendations to ensure persistence in Wyoming. This position may be extended beyond 9 months dependent upon hiring approval and performance. Start date will be approximately April 1.

Qualifications: Training and experience equivalent to a bachelor s degree in fish and wildlife management, ichthyology, zoology, ecology, range management, or closely related field, PLUS one year of professional work experience in fish or wildlife resource management, research or habitat development. Must have a valid driver s license. See link below for specific application instructions.

Contact: See full announcement at below link for important details and application instructions. For more information regarding these positions contact Dave Zafft at 307 745-5180 ext. 235

Web Link: http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=16341

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-21-2010

Salary: $14.41-$17.92/hr

Closing: 2/28

Responsibilities: Two 6-9 month positions will lead crews responsible for the removal of non-native fishes that threaten the persistence of native flannelmouth and bluehead sucker and roundtail chub in southwestern Wyoming. Start dates will be between May 1 and July. Positions may be extended beyond 6-9 months dependent upon hiring approval and performance.

Qualifications: Training and experience equivalent to a bachelor s degree in fish and wildlife management, ichthyology, zoology, ecology, range management, or closely related field, PLUS one year of professional work experience in fish or wildlife resource management, research or habitat development. Must have a valid driver s license. See link below for specific application instructions.

Contact: See full announcement at below link for important details and application instructions. For more information contact Dave Zafft at 307 745-5180 ext. 235

Web Link: http://statejobs.state.wy.us/JobSearchDetail.aspx?ID=16343

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-21-2010

Salary: 18,000 per year TAships and summer stipend

Closing: 3/15 or until filled

Responsibilities: Univ of Western Ontario London, Ontario and Trent University Peterborough, Ontario Two M.Sc. positions are available starting May or Sept 2010 to study fisheries-induced evolution in Lake Huron lake whitefish as part of a modeling project funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. This is collaborative project between two universities and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. One M.Sc. position is available at the University of Western Ontario London, ON with co-supervisors Yolanda Morbey and Yingming Zhao. This student will focus on models of size-selectivity of fishing gear and life history evolution. One M.Sc. position is available at Trent University Peterborough, ON with co-supervisors Erin Dunlop and Yingming Zhao. This student will focus on a population dynamics and stock assessment model for lake whitefish.

Qualifications: Strong quantitative background, interest in applied fisheries research in the Great Lakes, proficient in data management e.g., MS Access , data analysis e.g., SAS or R , and computer modeling e.g., AD Model Builder, MatLab, or C , and knowledge of evolutionary theory.

Contact: For initial screening, please send a c.v., unofficial transcripts, and a letter outlining your qualifications and interests to Yolanda Morbey e-mail below by Mar 15 positions will remain open until filled

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: ymorbey@uwo.ca.

Date Added: January-21-2010

Salary: $1,000/month

Closing: 3/15

Responsibilities: We are seeking a technician s to join our team conducting research assessing the impact of experimental flows on the Grand Canyon fish community. Candidate s will have the opportunity to participate in electrofishing, hoopnetting, seining and sonic telemetry survey. Candidate s will also learn basic fisheries techniques including fish identification, tagging methods, fish handling techniques, and basic experimental design approaches. Selected candidate s will participate in four 20 day river trips during July through October. Outside of Canyon, candidate s will reside in Flagstaff, Arizona and assist University of Florida graduate students with daily tasks including gear preparation and data entry. Field housing is provided. Meals and field gear will be provided while working in Grand Canyon.

Qualifications: Preference given to students studying fisheries ecology. More information at below link.

Contact: Send resume and three references to below email.

Web Link: http://www.floridarivers.ifas.ufl.edu/

Contact Email Address: nearshoreecology@gmail.com

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: Graduate assistantships include a generous 12-month stipend that is eligible for annual renewal, as well as a full tuition waiver.

Closing: Until filled.

Responsibilities: Accepted graduate student applicants will assist with research projects conducted by faculty and staff at AWRI in addition to performing research related to their thesis/project. Some of the current research projects at AWRI involve aquatic toxicology, chemical stressors on aquatic ecosystems, wetland ecology, invasive species, nonpoint source pollution, hydrological modeling, primary productivity in streams and lakes, microbial ecology, and GIS-based investigations into watershed management.

Qualifications: Students must be accepted to the Master of Science degree program in the Department of Biology at GVSU as a full-time student, and a faculty member at the AWRI must serve as their major advisor.

Contact: Al Steinman, 616 331-3047 or below email.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: steinmaa@gvsu.edu

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: $5000 salary plus room and board.

Closing: 2/15 or until filled

Responsibilities: Collection of biological and stream physical data to investigate factors associated with inter-annual variation in recruitment in lake sturgeon. Work will involve in-stream experiments and collections of adults, eggs and larvae, habitat assessment, and hatchery culture of eggs and larvae. Experiments will be conducted to estimate environmental components of variation in embryonic and larval development. Positions are available starting in mid-April and early May.

Qualifications: We seek to hire 4 highly motivated individuals with a minimum of 3 years of undergraduate training in Fisheries, Biology, Ecology, or allied fields with experience and desire to work in both field and hatchery settings. Data base management skills are desirable. February 15, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is selected.

Contact: Dr. Kim Scribner, at below email or 517-353-3288

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: scribne3@msu.edu

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: $11.00 - $12.00/hr

Closing: 3/01 or until filled

Responsibilities: Assist with field work in lakes and streams, laboratory behavioral experiments, lab maintenance, fish care, and data processing and analysis. Responsibilities include assisting with research projects evaluating recruitment, behavior, reproductive strategies and management of largemouth bass, population ecology of muskellunge and stream and river ecology restoration. Work will be conducted in conjunction with faculty, graduate students, and other research assistants. Starting date June 1.

Qualifications: B.S. degree in fisheries or biology

Contact: To apply, please send cover letter, resume, copy of college transcripts and names and contact information of three references to: below email Reference PRF 1580 in subject line Direct technical questions to Dr. David Wahl, 217/728-4400, d-wahl@uiuc.edu

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: hroffice@inhs.uiuc.edu

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: $10.00 to $12.00/hr

Closing: 3/1

Responsibilities: IL Natural History Survey, Lake Michigan Biological Station, Zion, Illinois. The Creel Clerk will interview anglers, weigh and measure and identify fish in possession of anglers, and record data relating to harvest, effort, and expenditures by anglers.

Qualifications: Two years college education, training in fisheries or related field, valid drivers license and access to a car or motorcycle suitable insurance required. May work in unusual weather, nights or weekends. Available After March 1, or May-June

Contact: Applications should be received by March 1. Electronic applications required letter of application, resume, copy of transcripts unofficial , and names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 references to: mailto:hroffice@inhs.uiuc.edu Reference PRF 1583 in subject line If electronic version unavailable, send to HR Illinois Natural History Survey, 1816 S. Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820 or Fax: 217-333-4949 Technical questions: Wayne Brofka,wbrofka@inhs.uiuc.edu 847-872-8677, czesny@illinois.edu mailto:czesny@inhs.uiuc.edu

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: hroffice@inhs.uiuc.edu

Date Added: February-02-2010

Salary: $4,972 - $5,414/month with full benefit package including Medical/Dental/Life, retirement plans including 401 k company match incentive plan Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Closing: 1/29 or until filled

Responsibilities: Maintain the aquatic monitoring program for the Aquatic Habitat Conservation Plan AHCP on our California timberlands. Analyze and interpret data establish thresholds and ensure compliance of monitoring projects for the AHCP assist with AHCP biennial reports maintain permits/submit reports to regulatory agencies.

Qualifications: Requires BS in biological sciences 4 years field experience in fisheries, watershed mgmt, or related field. Effective written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, valid CA Driver s license. Advanced degree in fishery biology, hydrology or related field with focus or aptitude for biometry and data analysis preferred. Experience interfacing with state and federal regulators and leadership training desired.

Contact: Send resumes/cover letters to: Lisa Zambas at below email or fax: 707-668-3782

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: lzambas@greendiamond.com

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: $11.60hr depending on education and experience

Closing: 2/24

Responsibilities: Working directly with the Aquatic Invasive Species Program to interview boaters, conduct surveys, decontaminate boats and other duties associated with the program. See full description of Wildlife Tech II position below link.

Qualifications: This job requires working with the boating public everyday, applicants must have good communication skills. All positions will require a valid Drivers License and a minimum age of 18 is required. You will be asked to pull trailers and back trailers on a regular basis. The job requires a good attitude and willingness to adapt to changing situations. Some positions start in March others in April May.

Contact: Natalie Boren, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Regional AIS Biologist e-mail: below 435 790- 8938

Web Link: http://www.wildlife.utah.gov

Contact Email Address: nataliemuth@utah.gov

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: DOE

Closing: 4/1

Responsibilities: This position requires the ability to design/conduct successful field fisheries programs excellent report writing and communication skills support senior staff in population monitoring and impact assessments responsible for program implementation, quality control, data analysis and interpretation. Travel to, and participate in, field fisheries programs. Occasional overtime, weekend, or evening work may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications: M.S. in Biology, Zoology, Fisheries, or related discipline with 1-3 years of experience and a broad background in freshwater or marine fish population ecology, with emphasis on quantitative field applications. Specific experience is desired in one or more of the following areas: sampling design statistics, population models, mark-recapture techniques, and SAS programming. Must be able to work in US without company sponsorship.

Contact: Submit cover letter and resume to: Robyn Chadwick at below email.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: rchadwick@normandeau.com

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: Internships are three-month duration and paid a monthly stipend of $1000 a month with on-site housing provided if needed. These internships can also be used to earn university credits.

Closing: 5/1

Responsibilities: Ridge Lake Charleston, IL , Kaskaskia Sullivan, IL and Sam Parr Biological Station Kinmundy, IL have internship positions available over the summer and year round. The research laboratories work in the areas of aquatic ecology, fisheries management, and aquaculture. Potential responsibilities include assisting with field sampling, laboratory experiments, and data processing and analysis. Internships can be tailored to individual interests.

Qualifications: Candidates should be working toward B.S. degree in Fisheries, Natural Resources, Biology, Zoology, or related fields. Individuals interested in continuing on towards M.S. degrees or state or federal employment are encouraged to apply.

Contact: Matt Diana, Ridge Lake and Kaskaskia Biological Stations, below email. 217 728-4851, , OR Michael Nannini, Sam Parr Biological Station, 618 245-6348, mnannini@illinois.edu

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: mattd@illinois.edu

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: GRA Funding 22K/yr with full tuition waivers

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: PhD Research Assistantship Reservoir Fisheries, Seeking a PhD student to undertake a research project quantifying the mechanisms regulating fish populations primarily yellow perch in upground reservoirs. These systems have unique physical properties and chemical/biological dynamics. As part of a team funded by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, we will quantify the factors structuring the communities of up to 100 reservoirs 40-600 acres and generate multivariate classification models for fisheries management. Participation in the project can start in May 2010 and possibly earlier.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a MS degree in Fisheries, Ecology, or a related field, a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and competitive GRE scores. Good quantitative skills and verbal/writing ability are expected.

Contact: To apply, email a cover letter describing research experience and interests, CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information of three references to Dr. Jeffrey Miner, Aquatic Ecology Fisheries Laboratory at jminer@bgsu.edu . Any inquires can also be sent to Dr. Miner.

Web Link: http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/people/faculty/miner.html

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-20-2010

Salary: Annual full-time salary range is $80,000 - $120,000/year

Closing: 2/28

Responsibilities: Oregon Sea Grant seeks a dynamic and energetic Extension Program Leader to provide leadership, vision, focus, and development for the Oregon Sea Grant extension program, to foster statewide partnerships with coastal stakeholders and across institutions and to work with Sea Grant leadership on overall program development, new initiatives and proposals to grow the program. This position supervises and leads approximately twenty faculty located statewide, and works effectively to develop and sustain effective marine extension programming, networks and relationships with local and statewide Extension Services. This is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term position with renewal at the discretion of the Director.

Qualifications: PhD degree or equivalent professional experience and a record of excellence in outreach leadership and management in marine, coastal, natural resources or a related field are required. Strong listening, writing and speaking skills, knowledge of Sea Grant, ocean issues and coastal resources, and experience with proposal writing are preferred. We also seek someone with a proven commitment to diversity and team building, and working productively with diverse sets of stakeholders. OSU is an AA/EOE.

Contact: To review posting and apply, go to below link. Apply to posting 0005107.

Web Link: http://oregonstate.edu/jobs

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-06-2010

Salary: TBD

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a PhD research assistantship is to be located at the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit located at the State College, PA. The successful applicant will integrate data from downscaled Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Models and landuse change projections to identify how climate and landuse change will impact fish habitat in the northeast U.S. and to determine the biological response of brook trout to projected habitat changes.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a MS degree in Fisheries, Ecology, or a related field, a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and competitive GRE scores. Knowledge of ArcGIS and programming in R is desirable.

Contact: To apply, email a cover letter describing research experience and interests, CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information of three references to Drs. Tyler Wagner at below email, and Paola Ferreri cpf3@psu.edu . Any questions about individual positions should be directed to the individual PI s. Questions about the project in total can be sent to Doug Beard, dbeard@usgs.gov , Craig Paukert, cpaukert@ksu.edu or Jeff Kershner jkershner@usgs.gov .

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: txw19@psu.edu

Date Added: January-06-2010

Salary: TBD

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: The University of MN is seeking one Post-Doctoral Fellow who will participate in an effort to predict specific changes in thermal habitat in cold-water lakes, along with corresponding changes in water quality and fish assemblages resulting from altered climate and land use. The post doc will be expected to develop and apply analytical approaches including both empirical and mechanistic models. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to Modeling ways in which changes in climate and land use may affect changes in habitat cold-water lakes. Quantifying responses of fish assemblages and water quality to changes in environmental conditions. Working with other members of the project team to develop an approach for rating the potential vulnerability of the glacial lakes of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to climate and land use changes. The candidate will interact with other researchers who are developing individual-lake models that predict temperature and oxygen in cold-water lakes.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in aquatic or fisheries ecology, or related field a strong quantitative background experience with Geographic Information Systems preferably ARCGIS , and excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English .

Contact: These positions will be supervised by Dr. Lucinda Johnson, University of Minnesota-Duluth.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: ljohnson@d.umn.edu

Date Added: January-06-2010

Salary: TBD

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Michigan State University MSU is seeking two postdoctoral research associates. One will lead the effort to quantify the vulnerability of streams to changes in climate and land use and to predict changes in distributions of fishes that may result at a national scale. The second post doc will focus on the Midwestern Glacial Lakes Partnership region and will lead the effort to predict specific changes in thermal and hydrologic regimes along with corresponding changes in fish assemblages from altered climate and land use. Both post docs will be expected to develop and apply analytical approaches for making these determinations.

Qualifications: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to Classifying river reaches into thermal and hydrologic types. Modeling ways in which changes in climate and land use may affect changes in habitat of fluvial systems. Quantifying responses of fish assemblages to changes in environmental conditions. Developing an approach for rating the potential vulnerability of the Nation s fluvial systems to climate and land use changes. Applicants must have a PhD in aquatic or fisheries ecology, landscape ecology, or related field a strong quantitative background and experience with Geographic Information Systems preferably ARCGIS . MSU is also seeking a doctoral student who will develop a project to evaluate the response of fluvial fishes to physical and biological changes in stream systems that may result from changes in climate and land use, with special emphasis on considering mechanisms by which landscape-scale controls affect fishes. Potential focus areas include considering altered physical habitat characteristics and/or response of assemblages to changes in species membership. As part of the doctoral research assistantship, the student will be expected to support the work of the post docs and project in general by assisting with data management, analysis, literature reviews, and other duties. A MS in aquatic or fisheries ecology, landscape ecology, or related field is required. Applicants must also have experience with Geographic Information Systems preferably ARCGIS , strong quantitative interests, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Contact: These positions will be supervised by Dr. Dana Infante, MSU, and Dr. Lizhu Wang, Michigan Department of Natural Resources. More information about these positions and the application process can be found at below link.

Web Link: https://www.msu.edu/~infanted/

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: January-06-2010

Salary: TBD

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: University of Missouri MU is seeking one postdoctoral research associate to lead the effort to quantify population-level effects to fishes as a result of changes in climate and land use. The candidate will also contribute to a team that will lead the effort to predict specific changes in thermal and hydrologic regimes in the Lower Colorado River Basin along with corresponding changes in fish assemblages from altered climate and land use. The post doc will be expected to develop and apply analytical approaches for making these determinations, and responsibilities may include but are not limited to Evaluating how changes in thermal habitat will affect growth and consumption of fishes. Classifying river reaches into thermal and hydrologic types. Modeling ways in which changes in climate and land use may affect changes in habitat of fluvial systems and quantifying responses of fish assemblages to changes in environmental conditions.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in aquatic or fisheries ecology or related field a strong quantitative background and experience or interest in applied fisheries conservation and management, bioenergetics, and Geographic Information Systems preferably ARCGIS .

Contact: The position will be supervised by Dr. Craig Paukert, below email and Dr. Joanna Whittier, MU, with close collaboration from Dr. Julian Olden, University of Washington. More information about these positions and the application process can be found at below link

Web Link: http://www.k-state.edu/fisheries/

Contact Email Address: cpaukert@ksu.edu

Date Added: January-06-2010

Salary: See ad

Closing: Untill filled

Responsibilities: A consortium of University of Missouri, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Minnesota-Duluth, University of Washington and the United States Geological Survey were recently awarded a large grant to develop methods to integrate climate and land use change forecasts into assessment and management of the nation s fish habitat. The goal of this project is to develop a multi-scale assessment of the current and future status of fish habitat and predicted biological responses under scenarios of projected climate and land-use changes at national, regional, and local scales. We are recruiting 3-4 Post-Doctoral candidates and 1-2 Ph.D. Students to work on this project. Post-Doctoral Positions will be up to 2 years each and can start ASAP. Salary for each Post-Doctoral student will be commiserate with experience and will run from $40-50K per year depending on the location .

Qualifications: Ph.D. funding will be available for minimum of 3 years and rates of pay will be determined by the University at which these positions would appear. We fully expect any successful candidate to work closely with all members of this project, regardless of where their home institution resides.

Contact: Interested applicants should send a letter of inquiry and a current CV to Doug Beard at below email and/or the lead Principle Investigator for the institution in which they are interested. Individual positions will require further application material be sent to the institution to which the individual is applying more details on the process will be sent directly to individuals interested in the positions .

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: dbeard@usgs.gov

Date Added: January-06-2010

Salary: Excellent benefits and 401 k plan.

Closing: until Filled

Responsibilities: Wildlife International Ltd., located near the Chesapeake Bay in historic Easton, Maryland, is one of the world s leading contract research laboratories providing environmental toxicology, fate and analytical testing services to a world-wide clientele. We are currently seeking an experienced biologist to serve as a study director to provide oversight on algae studies designed to obtain product safety information required by government agencies.

Qualifications: Main responsibilities include coordination of study activities that include oversight of laboratory experiments analyzing data report writing scheduling supervision of assistants and communication with internal and external customers. Studies are geared to look at differences in the response of algal cultures to test materials. Experience in maintaining cell cultures, media preparation, aseptic processes, microscopy, cell-counting procedures, and general cell biology preferred. Work experience and courses in chemistry and microbiology also preferred. College degree required.

Contact: Send resume and salary requirements to: Personnel Coordinator, Wildlife International, Ltd., 8598 Commerce Drive, Easton, MD 21601, or fax 410-822-0632, or email to:below email. mailto:danderso@wildlifeinternational.com . Wildlife International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: danderso@wildlifeinternational.com

Date Added: January-05-2010

Salary: Excellent benefits and 401 k plan

Closing: Untill filled

Responsibilities: Wildlife International Ltd. located near the Chesapeake Bay in historic Easton, Maryland, is one of the world s leading contract research laboratories providing environmental toxicology, fate and analytical testing services to a world-wide clientele.

Qualifications: We are currently seeking an experienced biologist that has familiarity with aquaculture of fish, invertebrates, or sediment dwelling species in a laboratory setting. College degree required.

Contact: Send resume and salary requirements to: Personnel Coordinator, Wildlife International, Ltd., 8598 Commerce Drive,Easton, MD 21601, or fax 410-822-0632, or email to: below email. mailto:danderso@wildlifeinternational.com . Wildlife International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: danderso@wildlifeinternational.com

Date Added: January-04-2010

Salary: TBD

Closing: 3/1

Responsibilities: Conduct study using GIS to evaluate use of habitat by native and exotic salmonids in Lake Superior tributaries. Student will enroll at NMU, complete coursework, work as a teaching assistant, and undertake research. Includes stipend and tuition waiver. Start date: mid-August 2010.

Qualifications: Required BS/BA in Biology or related field GPA 3.0 GRE willingness and ability to conduct field research in Michigan s Upper Peninsula excellent communication skills admissions requirements. Preferred GPA 3.3 , GIS and/or fisheries experience. Selected applicant required to submit application to graduate school, official transcripts and GRE scores by March 1 for final acceptance.

Contact: Dr. Jill Leonard, Biology Department, Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 Application details: Submit a cover letter outlining experience/interests, C.V., transcripts with GPA, GRE scores, and contact information for three references.

Web Link: http:// www.nmu.edu/biology

Contact Email Address: jileonar@nmu.edu

Date Added: January-04-2010

Salary: $10.99 $13.65/hr.

Closing: 2/19

Responsibilities: Assist with field projects involving native fish populations of the upper Colorado River Basin. Duties include monitoring native and nonnative fishes using a variety of electrofishing techniques, seining, and PIT-technology. Additional duties include high elevation amphibian surveys.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree or degree-seeking in biological sciences. Preference may be given to applicants with electrofishing experience, boating/rafting experience, and demonstrated ability to work well independently and with others. Strenuous physical activity, long hours of operation, backpacking, rafting, and overnight camping in remote locations is common.

Contact: Send resume, transcripts, and letter of interest with qualifications and dates of availability to: Matthew J. Breen Native Aquatics Biologist UT Dept of Natural Resources 152 East 100 North Vernal, UT 84078 Phone: 435-781-5317 Fax: 435-789-8343

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: mattbreen@utah.gov

Date Added: December-27-2009

Salary: $1461/month plus full tuition waiver

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: VA Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center VSAREC , Hampton, VA. Cobia, an emerging aquaculture species, has aggressive demands with respect to lipid nutrition. The successful applicant will be responsible for conducting research evaluating the essential fatty acid and phospholipid requirements of cobia in the context of fish oil sparing. This project is a collaboration between investigators at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Virginia Tech. Feeding trials will be conducted at the VSAREC, whereas analytical components and coursework will be completed at the FIAC. Housing will be provided during trials at the VSAREC.

Qualifications: M.S. in Aquaculture, Animal Science or related field. Applicants must meet admission requirements for the graduate school and Department of Zoology at SIUC. Start date negotiable Spring/Summer 2010

Contact: Submit a letter of interest, resume/CV, contact information for three references, copies of transcripts and GRE scores to: Dr. Jesse Trushenski Southern Illinois University Fisheries Illinois Aquaculture Center 1125 Lincoln Drive, Room 173 Carbondale, IL 62901-6511 618/536-7761

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: saluski@siu.edu.

Date Added: December-23-2009

Salary: $17,000/yr including waiver of tuition

Closing: 3/15

Responsibilities: Research topics are varied and flexible, but individuals with interests related to four projects are preferred 1 recruitment, behavior, physiology, reproductive strategies, and management of largemouth bass, 2 population ecology of muskellunge, 3 application of physiological approaches to stream restoration with Dr. Cory Suski , and 4 population and community ecology of Lake Michigan fishes with Dr. Sergiusz Czesny . Starting dates in June through August, 2010.

Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in fisheries/aquatic ecology

Contact: Send a cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and three letters of reference to: Dr. David H. Wahl, University of Illinois, 1816 S. Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820 217 728-4400.

Web Link: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/fieldstations/kbs/KBS_research.html.

Contact Email Address: d-wahl@illinois.edu

Date Added: December-16-2009

Salary: $10.99 - $13.28/hr

Closing: 2/19

Responsibilities: Technicians will assist with field projects involving native and endangered species of fish on the Green River. Duties include monitoring of native and nonnative fish populations using fish collection techniques such as seining, electrofishing, and trammel netting. Applicants must be agreeable to mechanical removal and disposition of nonnative fish species.

Qualifications: Must have a degree in biological sciences or a closely related field. Preference may be given to applicants with boating experience, electrofishing experience, demonstrated ability to work independently and mechanical aptitude.

Contact: Please send a resume, transcripts, and letter indicating your start and ending dates to: Leisa Monroe Fisheries Biologist Utah Division of Wildlife Resources 152 E 100 N Vernal, UT. 84078 Ph: 435-781-5316, Fax: 435-789-8343

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: leisamonroe@utah.gov

Date Added: December-15-2009

Salary: $9.89/ hr. Subject to change

Closing: 2/28

Responsibilities: Assist fish hatchery managers, district fish management or research biologists in conducting field and laboratory investigations. This includes: lake and stream fish population surveys, creel surveys, fish population estimates, water quality analysis, public relations, aquatic weed control, fish population control, fish habitat improvement, and fish culture activities. Please indicate a preference for fish management or fish culture when submitting a resume for consideration.

Qualifications: Preferences will be given to upper class college students or recent graduates enrolled in a fisheries curriculum and having completed courses in ecology, fisheries, limnology, and aquatic sciences.

Contact: Please email resume and transcript to Robin Longenbaugh at below email for consideration. Application information will be accepted until all positions are filled. Placement of aides will begin by January 15

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: rlongenbaugh@dnr.IN.gov

Date Added: December-15-2009

Salary: TBD

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: Mathematical Modeling of Oyster and Surf Clam Populations Haskin Shellfish Research Lab, Rutgers Univ. NJ A postdoctoral position is available immediately to participate in modeling of the population dynamics and genetics of oysters and surf clams. Funding is from the NSF Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems and the Ecology of Infectious Disease Program. The modeling effort is directed at 1 the interaction of phenotype and genotype in determining larval growth and survival, 2 the investigation of the mechanisms for the development of disease resistance in natural populations of shellfish, 3 range shifts and global warming, and 4 the relationship between broodstock distribution and abundance and larval recruitment. The projects are a multidisciplinary program including participants from Rutgers University, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Qualifications: A PhD in marine ecology, genetics or a related field is required. Computer skills are required, with skills in UNIX, matlab and Fortran work environments preferred.

Contact: Send CV and three references to Eric Powell at below email.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: eric@hsrl.rutgers.edu

Date Added: December-08-2009

Salary: $17,000/yr including waiver of tuition

Closing: untill filled

Responsibilities: MS assistantships available to participate in research projects exploring ecological dynamics of Great Lakes fishes. Topics include: yellow perch recruitment and early life history, nearshore food web interactions - community ecology, and ecology of invasive species. Although general research areas are stated, candidates are expected to participate in research design and development of hypothesis. Available: June through August, 2010.

Qualifications: BS GPA of 3.2 or greater and GRE scores at least 1100.

Contact: For full consideration, respond by 31-December-2009 and submit cover letter, CV, unofficial GRE scores, unofficial transcripts, and contact information of three references to: Sergiusz J. Czesny , Director Lake Michigan Biological Station Illinois Natural History Survey University of Illinois 400 17 th Street, Zion, IL 60099 Ph. 847 872-8677 Fax 847 872-8679

Web Link: http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/fieldstations/lmbs/index.html

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: December-07-2009

Salary: Annual stipend of $18,000. Waiver of tuition and related fees.

Closing: 3/1

Responsibilities: Agency/Location:Quantitative Fisheries Center, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University Conduct research developing new methods for identifying stock and cohort contributions to admixed, open-water fisheries. Student will work at the intersection between genetics, stock assessment, and statistical modeling, and will have the opportunity to receive advanced training in each area.

Qualifications: M.S. in fisheries or a related quantitative science, GPA of 3.0 or greater, and competitive GRE scores. Aptitude or interest in modeling of population dynamics, genetics, and or application of statistics to natural resource issues. Experience in computer programming R or AD Model Builder desirable but not required.

Contact: Please submit CV, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores, and letter of application to Drs. Jim Bence below, and Travis Brenden brenden@msu.edu .

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: bence@msu.edu

Date Added: December-03-2009

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing: 3/26, or until filled.

Responsibilities: The incumbent will assist with hatchery management, pond production and water quality research and in the preparation of scientific papers and presentations. Duties include field work such as feeding fish, checking oxygen, collecting eggs, and harvesting ponds, water quality analyses, data collection and organization, and statistical analysis purchase equipment and supplies, maintaining the laboratories and ponds, coordinating laboratory activities and supervision of student workers.

Qualifications: Applicant must have a M.S. in aquaculture, fisheries, biology, environmental sciences, or related field.

Contact: Send letter of application, resume, official transcripts and three letters of reference directly from sources to: Dr. Nathan Stone, Aqua/Fish Ctr UAPB 1200 N. Univ. Dr. Mail Slot 4912: Pine Bluff, AR 71601. TEL: 870 575-8138 FAX: 870 575-4638 See below email.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: nstone@uaex.edu

Date Added: December-01-2009

Salary: $38,000 - $48,000 healthcare benefits included

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: The Dept of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of FL are seeking a candidate to fill a postdoctoral position in climate change biology. Some aspects and responsibilities of the position are flexible, and the successful candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in shaping the final projects. Projects may include, but are not limited to, understanding the influences of sea-level and climate change on keystone resources, such as oyster reefs or salt marshes, or habitat for threatened or endangered species in salt marsh habitats a review and meta-analysis of key ecological factors pertaining to sea level rise retrospective analysis of recent ecological changes resulting from climate patterns prospective modeling of future ecological changes, associated uncertainty, and possible management options to mitigate these changes developing rigorous sampling designs to detect temporal and spatial changes or other projects. The position will likely primarily interact with the following faculty: Mike Allen, Rob Fletcher, Peter Frederick, Wendell Cropper, Matt Cohen, Franklin Percival, and Bill Pine but this is not an inclusive list. The supervisor, depending on research interests, will be Bill Pine or Rob Fletcher. The position is located at the Univ of FL in Gainesville, Florida and is expected to begin in January 2010 and extend for one year with a possible extension to 18 months. Further extension is contingent on writing grants for future work.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a PhD in ecology, biology, zoology, or another discipline that allows for projecting climate change effects on the ecology of a system or organisms, specifically the Florida Gulf coastal system. The candidate should be familiar with synthesis techniques e.g. meta-analyses, ecosystem models. Be able to work in cooperative partnerships with faculty and local scientists. Be able to use existing data including GIS/remote sensing, simulation models, climate envelope models, etc. to identify and address critical issues with sea level rise, and have a high degree of self-motivation and creativity.

Contact: Please send a detailed cover letter describing research experiences and interests, CV, and three references to Christa Zweig at below email.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: czweig@ufl.edu

Date Added: December-02-2009

Salary: Year 1 $ 17, 800 Year 2 $18,800

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Field investigation of point and non point pollution sources in the coastal watersheds Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Biotic e.g., fish, oyster, SAV, marshes and abiotic e.g., water quality monitoring in coastal ecosystems. Watershed nutrient budget estimation. Quantitative links from watershed human stress and aquatic ecosystem indicators. Modeling ecosystem health to future urban development.

Qualifications: B.S. in aquatic ecology, marine sciences, fisheries/aquaculture, environmental sciences or related field.

Contact: Interested students should send a current resume with GPA, GRE, and TOEFL international students scores, research interest, and name and email contact information of at least three references to Dr. Yushun Chen at below email. UAPB Aquaculture/Fisheries Center website is below.

Web Link: http://www.uaex.edu/aqfi/

Contact Email Address: ychen@uaex.edu

Date Added: December-02-2009

Salary: $45,000/yr

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will work with the LMRCSC Director and Distinguished Research Scientist to develop a program in quantitative fisheries or fisheries socioeconomics. Additionally, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing their program, assisting the Director and Distinguished Research Scientist with directed research programs commensurate with his/her expertise, and instruction of graduate and undergraduate courses. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Marine Sciences or Fisheries as related to population dynamics or socioeconomics. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and a record of course work in fish biology/ecology and statistics as applied to fisheries. Please see link below for more details and for application instructions.

Contact: Click below link for more information.

Web Link: http://www.umes.edu/HR/index.cfm?ID=Article&ArticleID=50642

Contact Email Address: mvames@umes.edu

Date Added: November-25-2009

Salary: $19,500 per year for 18 months , $1100 health, tuition waiver. Candidate will need to be willing to help apply for funding for the final years of the degree program.

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: The funded research project is to document the temporal presence and abundance of diadromous fishes downstream of the lowermost dam on the Penobscot River, before its removal. Assessment will be conducted using split beam hydroacoustics. This work will be funded by the Penobscot River Restoration Trust for 18 months. Start Date 1/1

Qualifications: M.S. in Biological science or equivalent. Experience with standard fisheries techniques helpful competence with electronics and management of large data sets preferred and experience with hydroacoustics a plus. GPA of 3.0 and GRE of 1100 .

Contact: Send CV, transcript copies, 3 references and GRE scores to below email.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: gayle_zydlewski@umit.maine.edu

Date Added: December-02-2009

Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: The University of California UC System through its San Diego campus invites applications for the full-time position of Director of the California Sea Grant College Program. The program is the largest of the 32 Sea Grant programs throughout the nation and is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, State of California, and University of California. The Director of California Sea Grant provides overall leadership for the development, evaluation, and administration of the research, outreach, and education activities funded by the program. California Sea Grant administers a total annual budget of about $12 million from a wide variety of sources.

Qualifications: For qualifications and contact information please review the full description at below link.

Contact: Below email

Web Link: http://www.csgc.ucsd.edu/ABOUTUS/DirectorRecruitment.html

Contact Email Address: csgdirrecruit@ucsd.edu

Date Added: November-16-2009

Salary: $35- $45K annual

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: This is a full time position with Versar, Inc. supporting the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office NCBO in Annapolis, MD. Participate in workgroups to design and evaluate survey protocols and designs, assists co-workers and other programs to facilitate data collection and analysis, providing quality control of habitat survey data, routinely sampling from various vessels and platforms, and performs equipment and vessel maintenance. Overnight travel and working in inclement weather occur occasionally.

Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in Marine Science or a closely-related field, small boat handling experience, basic skills in database management and GIS, field research experience in hydrographic or ecological studies. Compiling data and results from previous research

Contact: Glynda Squiggins. For application materials visit Versar Environmental Science and Applications see below web site.

Web Link: Web Link: http://www.esm.versar.com/esm/careers.htm

Contact Email Address: HR@versar.com

Date Added: November-16-2009

Salary: Post Bachelor starting $30,500 Post Masters starting $35,600 plus/benefits. Possible relocation allowance.

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: Several Fisheries Research Internships Post Bachelor/Post Masters/Post Doctorate Assignment duration will vary. Support projects including the effect of hydroelectric development on juvenile salmon and using acoustic telemetry to determine survival of salmon. Responsibilities include independent field and lab work handling fish, conducting necropsies, maintaining aquaculture facility, data processing and analysis, field deployment of telemetry gear, and surgical implantation of transmitters.

Qualifications: Degree in Fisheries, Environmental Science, Physiology, Biology, or Ecology. Knowledge of fish physiology, anatomy, survival, migratory behavior, aquaculture, or telemetry techniques is desirable. Experience handling fish, conducting surgery, managing data MS Excel, Access and writing is desirable. Able to operate well in a team setting, often working extended hours in harsh conditions.

Contact: Go to below link, choose browse jobs and search on keyword fisheries .

Web Link: http://www.jobs.pnl.gov

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: November-16-2009

Salary: $15,000 and tuition waiver

Closing: untill filled

Responsibilities: Participate in an interdisciplinary socio-economic research project investigating the impact of stocking striped bass in Lake Lewis Smith reservoir in Alabama on recreation related expenditures to the surrounding communities. Duties will include survey development, on-lake and follow-up surveying of striped bass fishermen and related businesses and tournaments, data entry, and travel cost method for estimation due to the fishery. Anticipated start date is 1/10.

Qualifications: Must be accepted into the Masters of Science program at Auburn University and be committed to an interdisciplinary program focusing on natural resource economics and fishery science, and reservoir fishery management. Background in fisheries, and/or natural resource economics and/or related disciplines will be considered. Field experience and an interest in natural resource economics are strongly desired.

Contact: Send cover letter describing research interests and experience, CV, and names and contact information for three references to Terry Hanson, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University.Dr. Terry R. Hanson, Associate Professor, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures , 203 Swingle Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849, 334-844-9207

Web Link: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/fish/

Contact Email Address: hansontr@auburn.edu

Date Added: November-16-2009

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: Blue Leaf Environmental is looking for a Fisheries Biologist with a skill set that will complement our growing company in Ellensburg, Washington. Our ideal candidate would have a background in the Columbia River basin and possess working knowledge of two of the following four disciplines: sturgeon, lamprey, DIDSON, or JSATS technology. Candidate will be involved in all facets of fisheries projects from study design to data collection, analysis, and reporting. Candidate must be willing to work long hours when called upon during seasonal field studies.

Qualifications: A degree in the biological science M.S. preferred with project management experience. Candidate must have excellent computer, data management, and analytical skills with extensive writing experience. Candidates must also be well spoken and work with integrity among colleagues and clients. We are looking for an exceptionally bright and driven fisheries biologist if you are that person please send us a resume

Contact: Blue Leaf Environmental offers a competitive benefits package, which includes excellent medical/dental benefits plus 401K. Blue Leaf Environmental is an equal opportunity employer committed to support families, integrity in the workplace, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere. Please visit below link for more information about this listing or email a resume to below email.

Web Link: http://www.blueleafenviro.com/jobs

Contact Email Address: employment@blueleafenviro.com

Date Added: November-09-2009

Salary: 20K plus tuition waiver.

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Participate in research projects investigating habitat effects on fish and fisheries in estuarine and continental shelf environments. Current projects are addressing 1 the ecological and fishery effects of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, and 2 the effects of river flow on juvenile estuarine nursery habitats. These projects involve field sampling, laboratory experiments, and retrospective analysis of historical datasets. Anticipated start date is summer or fall 2010. http://www.bio.fsu.edu/

Qualifications: Background in ecology, fisheries, marine biology, or a related discipline. Field experience and an interest in developing quantitative skills are strongly desired.

Contact: Send cover letter describing research interests and experience, CV, and names and contact information for three references to Kevin Craig. Application is through the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University.

Web Link: http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/faculty/craig.aspx

Contact Email Address: kevin.craig@bio.fsu.edu

Date Added: November-02-2009

Salary: Open

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Tenure Track Position in Biological Agency/Location: Univ of NC at Chapel Hill Department of Marine Sciences The Marine Sciences Department MASC at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. We seek applications from marine ecologists and biological oceanographers who will develop an innovative, externally funded and highly visible research program that integrates with existing strengths in the UNC Marine Sciences Program, and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. MASC is a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary department that blends the four traditional fields of oceanography biological, geological, chemical, and physical to investigate critical marine processes spanning all temporal and spatial scales.

Qualifications: For additional information on position and application procedure, please see the expanded advertisement at below link.

Contact: Dr. Andreas Teske, Professor and Chair of Search Committee, at below email

Web Link: https://marine.unc.edu/mascnews/bioposition

Contact Email Address: teske@email.unc.edu

Date Added: November-02-2009

Salary: Stipend, tuition waiver, subsidized housing

Closing: 3/1

Responsibilities: The Department of Marine Sciences at the University of South Alabama USA main campus and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab DISL field station is seeking applicants for up to six PhD or MS graduate fellowships enrolling Fall 2010. All fellowships include stipend support of $18 19,000 for Ph.D. and $15 16,000 for MS students. In addition to fellowship support, research assistantships may be available through individual faculty members. Faculty research interests include all aspects of biological, chemical, physical, and fisheries oceanography, with strong components in marine ecology, climate change, and coastal resource management.

Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree in a discipline related to marine sciences biology, chemistry, geology, physics with competitive GPA and GRE scores.

Contact: To apply see below link . Further information can be found at www.disl.org. www.southalabama.edu/marinesciences

Web Link: http://www.southalabama.edu/marinesciences

Contact Email Address: spowers@disl.org

Date Added: October-27-2009

Salary: 22,000-$30,000/yr, medical, general fees, and tuition provided along with all research project expenses. Opportunity for US citizens to obtain 2 year NSF Gk-12 fellowship for $30,000/yr stipend plus all above .

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: Position/Title: Ph.D. graduate student research fellowships in invasion genetics Enter summer or fall 2010 Responsibilities: PhD student assistantship s to study invasion genetics of dreissenid mussels, round/tubenose gobies, and/or Eurasian ruffe in the Great Lakes and native Eurasian habitats. Opportunity to travel for collections, present at key conferences national/international , publish in top-ranked journals, beautiful state-of-the-art facility and equipment, superior mentorship, job/postdoctoral placement. See our recent papers with grad students in Molecular Ecology, Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, Journal of Fish Biology, Transactions of the American Fisheries Society, and Biol. Journal Linnean Society .

Qualifications: Excellent student, prefer MS degree in Biology, Genetics, or Ecology prefer publication experience excellent communication skills-oral and written competitive gradepoint and GRE scores strong interest in invasive species, conservation, and/or fisheries.

Contact: Dr. Carol Stepien, Director of the Lake Erie Center and Professor of Ecology, Dept. of Environmental Sciences. Apply to the Department of Environmental Sciences. Department background at http://www.utoledo.edu/as/envsciences/grad/entrance.html Online application at http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/applyonline.html

Web Link: http://www.utoledo.edu/as/lec/research/glgl/index.html

Contact Email Address: Carol.stepien@utoledo.edu

Date Added: October-26-2009

Salary: $32,000 to $38,000 to start depending on experience, health, dental and eye ins. Paid vacation and retirement

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: ATAC llc Pond Management Specialists / Lebanon Ohio High customer service while managing daily operations of small fish hatchery / handling facility. Develop operations to improve fish health and production. Develop a team of technicians and staff to operate farm which includes the aquatic nursery.

Qualifications: MS in fisheries, aquaculture or aquatic biology Bs with experience in largemouth bass, yellow perch production . Minor in business a plus. Experience in warm water fish culture, electric motor repair and general maintenance of farm equipment a must.

Contact: Rick Rogers 937-313-9504 cell or e mail below

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: rick@atac.cc

Date Added: October-26-2009

Salary: $35,000 to $45,000 depending on experience, health, dental and eye ins. and retirement

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: General Manager for lake fish management company in Lebanon Ohio, immediate opening High customer service while managing daily operations of six full time and three seasonal employees including fish hatchery, algae and weed control, fisheries surveys, aquatic nursery and fountains and aeration. Help build the company sales and employee base.

Qualifications: MS in business, BS in fisheries, aquaculture or aquatic biology. Experience in warm water fish culture, electric motor repair and general maintenance of farm equipment a plus

Contact: Rick Rogers 937-313-9504 cell or e mail below.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: rick@atac.cc

Date Added: October-26-2009

Salary: $32,000 to $36,000 to start depending on experience plus vacation, retirement, and health insurance

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: A.T.A.C/ llc Pond Management Specialists Aquatic Weed identification, control including algaecide and herbicide application Develop biological control techniques including enzyme and bacterial applications for improving nutrient cycling and organic matter degradation. Supervise Aquatic applicators. compliance with EPA and ODA regulations. Consultant for private pond/lake owners. Collection, analysis, and interpretation of limnological data including water chemistry, zooplankton identification and quantification, and phytoplankton identification. Fisheries survey data collection, analysis, and report writing. Maintain equipment. Assist other departments as needed and any other assigned duties. Aeration and fountain recommendations, installation, maintenance and repair.

Qualifications: MS in Aquaculture, Fish Management, Aquatic Biology. Good people/communication skills Experience in : aquatic plant ID and control, nutrient cycles, water chemistry, zooplankton, and phytoplankton identification, and ability to identify stressors on lake and pond ecosystems data collection and analysis techniques for fisheries management ie. Electrofishing .

Contact: Richard A. Rogers, President 1-888-998-7663 or fax resumes to 1-513-932-9706 or email below or mail to P.O. Box 1223, Lebanon, OH 45036

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: rick@atac.cc

Date Added: October-22-2009

Salary: Open

Closing: Open until filled

Responsibilities: The University of Texas at Austin s Marine Science Institute and Department of Marine Science invite applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position of Assistant or Associate Professor outstanding applicants at the rank of Full Professor will also be considered based at the Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. We seek an experimentalist who will study physiological processes in juvenile, larval, or adult marine fishes of commercial or recreational importance using modern molecular techniques to investigate basic questions in growth, condition, nutrition, or reproduction. We seek candidates who would benefit from the excellent fish culture facilities at the Marine Science Institute s Fisheries and Mariculture Laboratory.

Qualifications: Details of the position, the Institute, and application procedure are available at www.utmsi.utexas.edu/hr and facultyjobs.utexas.edu.

Contact: Patty Webb, The University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, 750 Channel View Dr., Port Aransas, TX 78373-5015, 361-749-6783, below email. The University of Texas at Austin values diversity and is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Web Link: http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/hr

Contact Email Address: patty.webb@mail.utexas.edu

Date Added: October-27-2009

Salary: Includes stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance.

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: PhD and MS Assistantships: Fish and Aquatic Ecology. Purdue Univ, Dept of Forestry and Natural Resources. PhD and MS assistantships available to participate in research projects exploring ecological dynamics of Great Lakes fishes. Topics include: Recruitment and early life history dynamics: linking early life growth and survival of Great Lakes fishes to physical processes. Intra-specific life history trait variation: inter-population variation of maturation schedules, growth rates, and egg characteristics. Description and modeling of food-web connections among Great Lakes fishes.

Qualifications: BS GPA of 3.2 or greater and above average GRE scores at least 50th percentile for quantitative and verbal . For full consideration, respond by 18-December-2009 and submit cover letter, CV, unofficial GRE scores, unofficial transcripts, and contact information of three references.

Contact: Tomas Hook at below email.

Web Link: http://www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr/pages/thook.aspx

Contact Email Address: thook@purdue.edu

Date Added: October-19-2009

Salary: TBD

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: UT Lake Erie Center, Oregon, OH. Work on a project quantifying the possible impact of the Bay Shore power plant Oregon, OH on larval fish exiting the Maumee River and a number of related questions about the fish community of the Maumee River. The postdoctoral researcher would help supervise graduate students and technicians and work closely with faculty at UT and with project collaborators from NOAA, USGS, and the Ohio DNR. The position can begin between October 2009 and Feb 2010 and will last for approximately 2.5 years.

Qualifications: Experience publishing in peer reviewed journals is required. Preferred applicants will have experience in some of the following areas: fisheries sampling- especially using hydroacoustics, boat use, population modeling, Bayesian and other statistical techniques.

Contact: Dr. Christine Mayer, 419 530-8377 christine.mayer@utoledo.edu

Web Link: http://www.lakeerie.utoledo.edu/

Contact Email Address: christine.mayer@utoledo.edu

Date Added: October-19-2009

Salary: $16.36-21.26

Closing: 10/23 or until filled

Responsibilities: Weitchpec Tribal Office, Weitchpec, CA. Implement tribal fisheries related monitoring and research projects, including adult salmonind spawning surveys, juvenile outmigration monitoring, juvenile fish disease monitoring, hatchery/natural interactions research, and fish habitat assessments. Oversee field crews conducting fisheries project work, ensure smooth running operations, and provide feedback to project leaders on project status and potential improvements. Coordinate field investigations with representatives from cooperating agencies including federal, state and tribal entities. Compile collected field data. Assist in written data analysis, summaries and final reports. Stay in the field 10 or more overnight stays per month as necessary to conduct work. May be assigned other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.

Qualifications: Ability to supervise field crews in an organized, productive manner while maintaining a positive and safe work environment. Professional knowledge of biology and management of anadromous salmonids and other fisheries, water and related resources important to the Yurok Tribe. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of, and skill in performing a wide variety of fisheries and water quality field sampling techniques such as juvenile and adult salmonid population estimation, redd and carcass survey techniques, fish habitat assessment, and hatchery practices and management, and radio telemetry techniques. Possess a valid California Drivers License. Strong swimming skills and ability to conduct work safely in a swift-water environment. Experience operating both motorized jet boats and inflatable rafts. Minimum requirement is a Bachelors degree in Fisheries Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Management or closely related field. OR Combination of applicable work experience see and education to equal four years, with at least two years of college in Fisheries Biology, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources or a closely related field.

Contact: Yurok Tribe HR Department, Oscar Gensaw, 7074821350 Weitchpec Office Trinity Fisheries, Nathan Harris, 7074984180, 5306254130 x1609, njharris30@gmail.com

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: njharris30@gmail.com

Date Added: October-13-2009

Salary: Annual stipend - Ph.D. $33,600, plus tuition

Closing: 12/1 or until filled.

Responsibilities: The Fisheries program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences offers over a dozen graduate research assistantships annually. Most offer stipend and tuition. Seeking Ph.D. graduate student with research interests in fish landscape and community ecology to work on long-term research program examining the dynamics of fisheries resources in the Middle Yukon River, with particular emphasis on tributaries and peripheral habitats vulnerableto climate-change related loss of water volume and connectivity, as well as shifts in temperature and hydrologic regimes.

Qualifications: M.S. degree in Fisheries or Fisheries-related discipline minimum GPA of 3.0. and minimum GRE percentile score of 55 in two of the three categories. Experience with habitat modeling, GIS and remote sensing preferred. Must be willing to relocate to Alaska. Start date: January 2009

Contact: Amanda Rosenberger, 907 474 7458

Web Link: http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/directory/faculty/rosenberger

Contact Email Address: arosenberger@sfos.uaf.edu

Date Added: October-08-2009

Salary: Annual stipend - M.S. $27,380, plus tuition

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: The Fisheries program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences offers over a dozen graduate research assistantships annually. Most offer stipend and tuition. Seeking quantitatively-oriented M.S. graduate student to work on data analysis and simulation of alternative methods for managing low-value salmon fisheries.

Qualifications: BA or BS. Calculus, statistics, computer and writing skills important. Start date: Summer or Fall 2009

Contact: Milo Adkison at below email,

Web Link: http://www.sfos.uaf.edu/directory/faculty/adkison

Contact Email Address: ffmda@uaf.edu.

Date Added: October-08-2009

Salary: TBD

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Examine ecosystem function in Maumee Bay including quantification of: larval fish populations entering Lake Erie from the Maumee River, the impact of a power plant on larval fish, and a number of related questions about the fish community. The Department of Environmental Sciences and the Lake Erie Center provide a dynamic environment where students interact with peers and faculty researchers. The student will also work with project collaborators from NOAA, USGS, and the Ohio DNR.

Qualifications: PhD student with MS degree and publication experience but students seeking an MS degree will be considered if they have appropriate qualifications. Preferred applicants will have experience in some of the following areas: fisheries sampling - especially hydroacoustics, boat use, limnological sampling methods, interest in Bayesian and other statistical techniques.

Contact: Dr. Christine Mayer 419 530-8377

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: christine.mayer@utoledo.edu

Date Added: October-06-2009

Salary: TBD

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: Freshwater Fish Ecology/Salmonid Biology Faculty Humboldt State Univ Dept of Fisheries Biology invites applications for one full-time tenure-track position in Freshwater Fish Ecology/Salmonid Biology. JOB 7455

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Fisheries Biology or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. Applicants must have specialized expertise in freshwater fish ecology and demonstrated interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses to undergraduates. Preference will be given to candidates with experience/knowledge in the conservation and ecology of salmonids, including Pacific Salmon Onchorhynchus species . Starting August 2010 JOB 7455

Contact: For complete application procedures and for more information visit: below link First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than 11/13. Early response is encouraged. HSU is an EO/Title IX/ADA employer.

Web Link: http://apptrkr.com/127605

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: October-02-2009

Salary: Competitive salary plus tuition coverage and benefits

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: A PhD research assistantship is available at the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team working to identify how climate and landuse change will impact fish habitat at national, regional, and local scales. The candidate will integrate data from downscaled Atmosphere-Ocean General Circulation Models and landuse change projections to identify how climate and landuse change will impact fish habitat in the northeast U.S. and to determine the biological response of brook trout to projected habitat changes.

Qualifications: MS degree in Fisheries, Ecology, or a related field, a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and competitive GRE scores. Additional information can be found at bellow link. Knowledge of ArcGIS and programming in R is desirable. To apply, email a cover letter describing research experience and interests, CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information of three references to Drs. Tyler Wagner and Paola Ferreri.

Contact: Tyler Wagner, PhD U.S. Geological Survey Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish Wildlife Research Unit Pennsylvania State University 402 Forest Resources Bldg University Park, PA 16802 Ph. 814-865-4511 Fax. 814-863-4710

Web Link: http://www.sfr.cas.psu.edu/Students/Admissions.html

Contact Email Address: email: txw19@psu.edu

Date Added: October-01-2009

Salary: TBD

Closing: until filled

Responsibilities: Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, is seeking a post-doctoral scientist with quantitative modeling skills to join a team conducting a baywide stock assessment of blue crab. The successful candidate will be undertaking data analysis, population modeling to develop biological reference points for management, and assessment modeling.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in quantitative fisheries or related field required desired qualifications include experience in stock assessment and simulation modeling, good communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Experience with AD Model Builder, R or similar would be an asset. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package is available. Preferred start date 11/15.

Contact: Send letter of interest, CV, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to Janis King, Reference TM, at below email. UMCES is an AA/EOE/ADA employer women and minorities encouraged to apply.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: jking@cbl.umces.edu

Date Added: September-29-2009

Salary: $6,563 - $11,485 per month

Closing: until Filled

Responsibilities: The Environmental Science Division of Argonne National Laboratory, located near Chicago, Illinois, is seeking qualified applicants to conduct environmental studies on the effects of human activities on terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems. Strong analytic skills in modeling and/or statistical analysis are required. Experience with designing and implementating field experiments is desirable. We are especially seeking individuals with a proven record of proposal development and strong written and oral communication skills. The selected candidate must be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers.

Qualifications: Candidates with a Ph.D. and up to 5 years of experience are preferred, although others with advanced degrees will be considered.

Contact: Interested candidates should submit a detailed resume through the Argonne Web site below. Argonne is a U.S. Department of Energy Laboratory managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC. Argonne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce.

Web Link: http://www.anl.gov for Requisition 315172.

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: September-22-2009

Salary: $45-50k depending on qualifications and excellent benefits package.

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Univ of MD Center for Environmental Sciences, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Solomons, MD. Two-year post doc position to conduct research related to evaluation of strategies for determining acceptable biological catch ABCs for management of Mid-Atlantic federally-managed fisheries. Duties will involve development of a simulation study to test the performance of ABC determination techniques and testing their implementation for specific Mid-Atlantic stocks.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in quantitative fisheries or related field desired qualifications include experience in stock assessment and simulation modeling, knowledge of population dynamics and fisheries management, good communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Experience with AD Model Builder or other computer programming would be an asset. Preferred start date November 1. We will begin reviewing applications October 2.

Contact: Please send letter of interest, CV, statement of research interests, and names and contact information of three references to below email Reference MW. UMCES is an AA/EOE/ADA employer women and minorities encouraged to apply.

Web Link:

Contact Email Address: jking@cbl.umces.edu

Date Added: September-18-2009

Salary: tuition waiver plus a stipend of $18,000

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: The degree project aims to detect and quantify the potential effects of transportation systems on aquatic species and communities in adjacent freshwater habitats by sampling water, sediments, animal tissue, and aquatic communities, and analyzing the data with advanced statistical methods.

Qualifications: An ideal applicant will have a strong background in freshwater ecology and eco-toxicology, statistical skills and relevant field experience, broad interest in bioassessment and environmental management, and be self-motivated and independent. Check http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/requirements.htm for other requirements GPA 3.0 and GRE 1100 . http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/requirements.htm

Contact: For additional information about this opportunity and application procedures, please contact Dr. Yong Cao at 217 244-6846

Web Link: http://www.grad.uiuc.edu/admissions/apply/requirements.htm

Contact Email Address: yongcao@Illinois.edu

Date Added: September-15-2009

Salary: 40,000/year,with benefits for 1.5 years

Closing: 10/9 or until filled

Responsibilities: Collaborate with Colorado Division of Wildlife personnel to minimize the impact of zebra and quagga mussels on hatchery and fisheries management operations. Develop protocols for disinfecting fish eggs collected during spawning operations in waters where mussels are present. Review and evaluate current decontamination protocols for fisheries and recreational equipment. Prepare reports and publications.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in aquatic or fisheries ecology, aquaculture, aquatic ecotoxicology, or related field. Experience working with natural resource agency personnel. Strong publication record. Familiarity with zebra and quagga mussels or early life stages of fish, or aquatic toxicology a bonus.

Contact: Candidates should email a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three references with contact information including e-mail to: Christopher Myrick, Colorado State University, Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology., Fort Collins, CO 80523-1474

Web Link: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/~camyrick/Documents/CSU_Mussel_Postdoc.pdf

Contact Email Address: Chris.Myrick@colostate.edu

Date Added: September-14-2009

Salary: Research and teaching assistantships provide annual stipends and tuition.

Closing: Until filled.

Responsibilities: M.S. Graduate Assistantship fish culture/fish physiology The student will participate in a 2-yr study on the physiological performance of rainbow trout fed diets formulated with proteins from alternative sources. Applications will be reviewed beginning 10/8/2009. Start date: January 2010

Qualifications: B.S. degree in fisheries, aquaculture, biology, or related field GPA 3.0 GRE 1200 experience raising juvenile fish under laboratory conditions strong writing and presentation skills.

Contact: Email letter of interest, resume including 3 academic or work references, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores to Dr. Chris Myrick at below email. For more information contact Dr. Christopher Myrick email: Chris.Myrick@colostate.edu ph: 970 491-5657.

Web Link: http://welcome.warnercnr.colostate.edu/~camyrick/Documents/Alt_Protein.html

Contact Email Address: chris.myrick@colostate.edu

Date Added: September-08-2009

Salary: TBD

Closing: 2/18

Responsibilities: Job ID: 3895 Summary of Position National Geographic Mission Programs, the research, exploration and conservation arm of the Society, is developing a major initiative focused on freshwater conservation. The initiative aims to raise public awareness around the global water crisis, and more importantly, engage and empower a broad audience to take action on both an individual and collective basis. The Program Director will help develop and direct the initiative, coordinate efforts within Mission Programs and across other Society divisions, and lead initiatives in collaboration with partnership organizations. Two year staff contract term agreement with the possibility of renewal. Project Development and Management: Lead development of project components and the direct day-to-day project activities. Oversee strategic project calendar, events and key deliverables. Help shape and implement a compelling public engagement component to the project. - Organizational Relationships: Research, prioritize and develop partnerships with NGOs and other relevant organizations. Manage all bi- and multilateral relationships on a daily basis. Identify synergistic program opportunities. Internal Cross-Divisional Coordination: Liaise and coordinate with other NGS departments. Ensure that cross-divisional opportunities are leveraged for maximum impact. Identify and lead cross-platform media opportunities such as the implementation of a freshwater web portal for outreach to consumers. Communications / Project Representation: Represent Mission Programs and the freshwater initiative at meetings and external events when necessary. Assist Mission leadership in strategic planning and execution. Support overall partnership and development strategy. Serve as a public spokesman for NGS on the issue as necessary and appropriate.

Qualifications: Supervision Exercised 1-5 Staff members Minimum Education Experience Minimum of masters degree and 5 years in conservation/project management required. Graduate degree in hydrology, water resources / policy or related field a plus. Experienced and effective manager, collaborator and connector within and between multidimensional organizations. Knowledge Skill Requirements Subject matter expert on the topic of freshwater Self-starter able to work well as part of an international, interdisciplinary team. Able to deliver results while managing competing priorities under tight deadlines. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal skills, Excellent track record of growing and achieving sustainable results. Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills Excellent computer skills Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Excel, etc. . Moderate travel.

Contact: To be considered go to below link. Equal Opportunity Employer

Web Link: http://nationalgeographic.com/job.

Contact Email Address:

Date Added: August-18-2009

Salary: $43,811-$76,669

Closing: Until filled

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include: development of communication products including press releases, public notices, media advisories, web based materials, power point presentations. Responsibilities will also include the development of strategies for addressing the dissemination of information and the reception of critical feedback from stakeholders and the public, and participating in public meetings and hearings, open houses, and industry shows.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Communications is desirable, but not required. Must have 5 years of applicable experience, 2 years must include staff or project management. Preference given to applicants with experience in natural resources and fisheries. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office,Front Page. Adobe Suite experience a plus. Valid drivers license with less than 6 pts may be required

Contact: Below email.

Web Link: http://www.menv.com/career_300566.shtml

Contact Email Address: MD Resumes@menv.com

Date Added: September-10-2009