Biological Science

NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy is offering 14-week, paid research opportunities this spring that are open to current students and recent graduates, as well as transitioning/early career professionals. The Developers Academy builds the next generation of science and technology leaders through an immersive, experiential model applying NASA Earth observations to real-world challenges.

For the spring 2027 term, EarthRISE Developers Academy will provide in-person opportunities at Ames Research Center (Moffett Field, CA), Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD), Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena, CA), Langley Research Center (Hampton, VA), and Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville, AL). Additionally, a limited number of projects are available for virtual participation. Through collaborative projects, professional development, and state, local, tribal, territorial, and private partnerships, the Academy equips participants with the skills to accelerate innovation and bridge Earth science with the future of space exploration.

The Developers Academy is an interdisciplinary activity, where we accept participants with experience in a variety of fields, as well as from different phases of their career. Applicants with demonstrated skills in Earth and/or environmental sciences, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and/or computer science are encouraged to apply. Participants will work together on teams, guided by NASA science advisors and in partnership with decision-makers, to expand their skills to use NASA science data and apply it to projects that span a variety of topics and thematic areas including Water Resources, Disasters, Agriculture, Ecological Conservation, Lunar Resources, and more.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. EarthRISE Developers Academy offers hourly, paid positions with rates that are determined by education level and working location. During the term, selected participants should be able to commit to 25 – 29 hours per week, Monday – Thursday during normal business hours.

Please see details about this opportunity including eligibility, tentative project themes, and application instructions at https://science.nasa.gov/earth-science/earthrise-developers-academy/. The application window is open now through October 9, 2026 for the 14-week, Spring 2027 project term taking place from January 11 – April 16, 2027. US citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status is required to apply.

Contact NASA-DL-ERDA@mail.nasa.gov with any questions.

The Valente Biodiversity Conservation Lab (https://valentelab.auburn.edu) is hiring a 1-year research assistant (1 October 2026 – 30 September 2027) to support ongoing data collection, management, and analysis. This work takes place within the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment at Auburn University in close collaboration with employees from the U.S. Geological Survey and Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). The focus of the project has been to help ADCNR understand the impacts of historical management activities of Alabama’s wildlife populations and inform future approaches to habitat management on state lands. Field work on the project has largely been completed, and we are seeking a research assistant who will assist with equipment maintenance, data organization, processing, and analysis, and report and manuscript preparation.

Essential Functions:  

• Maintain field and lab equipment
• Coordinate all aspects of data management, including data entry, proofing, formatting, and analysis
• Participate in field-based sampling efforts for birds, mammals, and vegetation as necessary to complete the project
• Ensure field vehicles are maintained
• Acquire and maintaining GIS databases
• Disseminate project information in the form of reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and presentations
• Process remotely recorded data (camera images and acoustic files)
• Document protocols
• Gather and organize publicly available datasets for integration into our analyses

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, biology, ecology, forestry, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Strong communication skills in oral and written English
• Capable of working in both outdoor and settings
• Strong computer skills
• Self-motivation, a positive attitude, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Desired Qualifications – Note that while these skills and qualifications are desirable, previous experience in all of these areas is not required. Please do not self-select yourself out of applying, as there are many ways to be successful in this position and many different types of skills that will be useful.

• MS degree in wildlife, biology, ecology, natural resources, forestry, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Prior field experience conducting avian point counts, small mammal trapping, and vegetation sampling
• Strong data management skills and experience using R, Github, GIS and remote sensing software
• Experience presenting and publishing peer-reviewed research
• Experience working with government agencies and other diverse stakeholder groups

Rate: $45k – $55k annually, commensurate with experience

To apply: Please email Dr. Jonathon Valente (jjv0016@auburn.edu) with a single document containing a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Research Laboratory Technician Senior (102944) – Allgeier Lab
Posting salary range: $32,600-$40,750 with excellent benefits

Job Summary: The Allgeier laboratory in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan is seeking a Research Lab Technician. The lab focuses on ecosystem ecology, food web ecology, coastal and coral reef ecology, global change ecology, fisheries, and sustainability. This position is to support a recently funded multi-year NSF project that will focus on understanding the drivers of coral and fish production under challenging environmental conditions created by human impacts. There is potential for independent research within this position and a high level of independence is encouraged.

Responsibilities: The selected candidate will assist in research projects involving ecological and environmental science, including:

• fieldbased research in The Bahamas and the Dominican Republic–involving coral transplantation and collection for analysis,
• fish collection for tissue samples and physical and chemical sample collection,
• laboratory analyses–involving processing samples for isotope or chemical analyses and biogeochemical analyses, and,
• computer data entry and analysis.
• Working and organizing teams of undergraduate researchers in the lab at the University of Michigan and other basic laboratory management will also be part of the duties.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a College or University with a bachelor’s degree in a natural science discipline such as Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, or Environmental Sciences.
• Experience in field research under challenging conditions.
• Experience in detailed, high-quality laboratory analyses of samples (preferably associated with biogeochemistry and/or nutrient analyses for N and P in aqueous and tissue samples – this later part is not required).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead groups of undergraduates in laboratory research.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral & written) skills.

Desired Qualifications (but not mandatory)

• SCUBA training and field experience
• Experience working with coral transplantation
• Ability to organize data for publications and proposals.
• Experience in operating and coordinating research collection and analysis with minimum supervision.
• Experience in field collection of environmental samples under difficult conditions.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in a related natural science field.

How to Apply: A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please include the name and contact information of up to three references in your cover letter.

In addition to applying via the UM job site at https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/282607/research-lab-tech-seniorallgeier-lab interested applicants are encouraged to also contact Associate Professor Jake Allgeier at jeallg@umich.edu.

This is a one year term limited position with the possibility of renewal for multiple additional years.

The VanAcker Lab at UC Riverside (UCR) seeks a Veterinary Field Technician to assist with a wildlife disease ecology research project during the Fall 2026 field season. The project examines how livestock operations function within broader ecological communities in Southern California and how those dynamics may facilitate pathogen transmission. The technician will support the capture, handling, chemical immobilization and anesthesia, and sampling of small and medium-sized wild mammals around farms and in neighboring wildlands. Target taxa include mice, rats, ground squirrels, gophers, skunks, opossums, rabbits, raccoons and other locally occurring mammals across field sites in Southern California. 

• Role: Veterinary Field Technician 
• Institution: University of California, Riverside 
• Location: Southern California, primarily at field sites located in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Housing will be provided while working at field sites if needed. 
• Application closing date: September 23rd, 2026 
• Compensation: $27/hour including benefits 
• Position duration: October 5, 2026 – December 18, 2026, with potential for additional work in early 2027. 
• Description: Full-time limited term position. The position will involve 6-8 weeks of field and lab-based work, typically 3-4 field days per week and an additional laboratory/sample processing day at the VanAcker Lab at UCR. Fieldwork involves early mornings, long days, and irregular hours depending on trapping schedules and field conditions but will not include weekends or holidays. 

Primary Responsibilities Include: 

Wild Animal Handling and Restraint 

• Restrain and handle wild small and medium-sized mammals (taxa listed above) during sample collection. Some species (mice) will be handled live while others (larger mammals, rats, squirrels) may be sampled while chemically immobilized 
• Prepare, administer, and monitor animal response to chemical immobilization and anesthesia including measuring vital signs, administering reversal agents, and responding to adverse reactions by administering supportive medications, fluids, and/or emergency medications when indicated 
• Assess animals for release following recovery 

Biological Sample Collection 

• Collect blood from chemically immobilized wildlife using taxon appropriate venipuncture techniques 
• Collect blood from postmortem wildlife (cardiac puncture) 
• Collect additional biological samples from live sampled (with and without chemical immobilization) and postmortem wildlife including swabs, feces, urine, skin scrapings, and ectoparasites 

Other Responsibilities

• Perform CO2 euthanasia including monitoring animals, confirming death, and performing secondary euthanasia according to approved protocols
• Assist with necropsies on postmortem wildlife in the lab including harvesting and banking samples of the brain, lung, spleen, lymph nodes, and gastrointestinal tract from small and medium sized mammals 

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience handling and collecting biological samples from small and medium-sized mammals 
• Demonstrated experience with chemical immobilization and anesthesia, venipuncture, and physiologic monitoring 
• Ability to recognize complications during chemical immobilization/anesthesia and other procedures and respond appropriately 
• Ability to work outdoors under variable and sometimes challenging field conditions and to adapt to shifting schedules 
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive between field sites and the VanAcker lab at UCR 
• Experience with necropsies and harvesting internal tissues (not required) 

Veterinary Technician licensure is preferred but not required. Demonstrated competency with the procedures described above (namely chemical immobilization and anesthesia, venipuncture, and physiologic monitoring) and willingness to work in an unpredictable field environment are most important. Relevant backgrounds may include veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants or students with hands-on clinical experience, laboratory animal technicians, or wildlife field personnel with experience in the listed procedures. This is a fieldwork intensive position. Applicants should be comfortable physically restraining and handling wild mammals. Fieldwork may involve high temperatures, limited shade, hiking to field sites, and moving traps and other field supplies across uneven and potentially hazardous terrain. Authorship on scientific manuscripts is possible for people with exceptional performance. 

To apply: Please provide (1) a resume or CV, (2) short answers to the questions below on your qualifications to the job description, and (3) the names and contact information of two professional references. Please submit these materials to Dr. Meredith VanAcker (mereditv@ucr.edu) and Dr. Laura Plimpton (laura.plimpton@ucr.edu) as a single pdf by September 23rd. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until this date. 

Short Answer Questions (3-5 sentences, briefly summarize): 

1. Please describe your experience handling, physically restraining, and collecting biological samples (particularly blood) from small and medium sized mammals. What species have you worked with? 
2. Describe experience preparing, administering, and monitoring chemical immobilization/anesthesia. What drugs and species are you familiar with? 
3. Please describe your availability between October 5 and December 18, 2026. 

We are hiring three positions in South Carolina for the invasive Yellow-legged Hornet Program. Join our team to protect South Carolina from invasive pests! These positions will support early detection and rapid response efforts. For all: Apply: clemson.edu/careers. Questions: honeybeeprotection@ clemson.edu 

Invasive Hornet Program Coordinator 

JOB SUMMARY: You’ll work independently and with Invasive Species Program managers to support Department of Plant Industry invasive species program operations, specifically the Yellow-legged hornet (YLH) response project. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and replies to public reports of invasive species 
• Assists in managing ArcGIS map data and web applications. 
• Supervises student interns 
• Recruits workers and serves as a point of contact for part-time YLH surveyors hired through a temp agency 
• Organizes YLH survey data, office and field supplies, research samples, and grant reports 
• Participates in educational programming and public outreach activities emphasizing regulation through education 
• Carry out additional duties as needed 

DETAILS:

• Location: Pendleton, SC Area 
• Application Deadline: 9/25/2026 (may be extended) 
• Minimum Requirement: HS diploma & experience or BS 
• Preferred: BS or MS 
• Hours: 37.5–40 per week 
• Salary: $42,000-52,000 per year (temporary with possibility of extension) 
• Job ID #: 10698 
• Job Title: Program Coordinator II, Pendleton, SC 

Invasive Hornet Survey Specialists 

JOB SUMMARY: You’ll conduct independent and team-based surveys, respond to public reports, and enforce plant pest and honeybee regulations. The role involves a mix of fieldwork, outreach, and regulatory enforcement in various environments including apiaries, farms, forests, and residential areas. 

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct surveys and field inspections for invasive species 
• Trap and monitor for Yellow-legged hornet (YLH) presence 
• Assist in eradication and containment efforts 
• Respond to public reports and educate stakeholders 
• Maintain and responsibly operate state equipment 
• Work throughout assigned region and other required areas 
• Carry out additional duties as needed 

DETAILS 

• Location: Charleston, SC Area 
• Application Deadline: 9/25/2026 (may be extended) 
• Minimum Requirement: HS diploma & experience or BS 
• Preferred: BS or MS 
• Hours: 37.5–40 per week with possiblity of overtime 
• Salary: $44,000-54,000 per year (temporary with possibility of extension) 
• Job ID #: 10697 
• Job Title: Investigator IV Charleston, SC 

Position: PFAS Analytical Laboratory Professional

Location: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Orono, ME

Salary: $55,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience

Deadline for application: 4:30 pm on October 2, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Jan 2027

Job Description: The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative PFAS Analytical Laboratory Research Professional to help establish and support one of Maine’s leading analytical laboratories focused on PFAS and other environmental contaminants. This position offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art instrumentation while supporting research that directly benefits Maine’s agricultural communities, natural resources, and public health. Working alongside the PFAS Lab Director, the successful candidate will play an essential role in producing high-quality analytical data, maintaining laboratory operations, and collaborating with university researchers, government agencies, and other partners to address a significant environmental challenge. If you are passionate about analytical chemistry, laboratory excellence, and applying science to solve real-world problems, we encourage you to apply. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $55,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the PFAS Lab Director, in operating, maintaining, and monitoring analytical equipment used for measuring PFAS and other environmental contaminants (e.g. LC/MS-MS system) and associated sample preparation equipment (e.g., analytical balances, extraction systems, centrifuges, sonicators, vacuum manifolds, ovens/desiccators, and filtration systems).
• Prepares environmental and agricultural samples, including water, soil, biosolids, plant tissue, animal tissue, and related matrices for chemical analysis using techniques such as weighing, extractions, digestions, density separation, filtration, and others.
• Assists with day-to-day tasks, including ordering laboratory supplies, managing a supply inventory, and waste management.
• Receives, logs, and tracks environmental samples; verifies chain of custody, labeling, and documentation.
• Manages a database with analytical data and related quality assurance data.
• Manages quality control. This will include reviewing analytical operations and results for proper execution of procedures and for accuracy in accordance with the quality assurance plan (e.g. documenting process blanks, deviations, and corrective actions).
• May assist with the interpretation of analytical results.
• Disseminates analytical findings with clients; compiles analytical reports for clients and supervisor.

Knowledge and Skill Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field, by date of hire.
• 3-5 years of experience working in an analytical laboratory and experience preparing solid and aqueous samples for chemical analysis.
• Demonstrates analytical experience with data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot.
• Experience supervising student workers and training graduate students. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to follow protocols precisely and maintain compliance with biosafety, contamination control, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively with others in a team environment.

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree in the area of chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field, by date of hire.
• Experience with PFAS analysis, pesticide residue analysis, or similar.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, as well as Google Drive, One-Drive, Salesforce, or other document management software.

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Description: Full-Time Staff Position at the University of Florida in Santa Rosa County, Florida. Duties include:

• Data Review and Research Visualization: Uses software such as ArcMap, R, Google Earth Engine, Behave Plus, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support forest ecology and management research. Collects, organizes, and review field data and remotely sensed information, develops visualizations for presentations and reporting, and supports writing of data management methods, protocols, and results.
• Field Research in Forest Ecology and Management: Support field-based forest ecology and management research, including identification and measurement of plants, wildlife, and fuels, as well as other data collection under challenging environmental conditions (e.g., steep or wet terrain). Prepares and maintains field equipment for deployment. May travel between the Milton Campus, Jay Research Facility, and additional research sites within and outside Florida, and may operate a state vehicle, as required.
• Teaching Support and Instructional Assistance: Prepares instructional materials for courses and assists with laboratory teaching and grading as needed. Maintains records and manages inventory of supplies and equipment required for teaching activities.
• Laboratory and Field Resource Management: Maintains laboratory and field records and manages inventories of supplies and chemicals required for research activities.
• Research Coordination and Personnel Support: Assists in planning and coordinating work assignments and research activities for graduate students and part-time employees. May also participate in candidate interviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The incumbent is expected to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the Principal Investigator.

Required Qualifications: Associate’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of related experience or a high school diploma and four years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Valid US driver’s license. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in ecology, forestry, natural resource conservation, or a related field.
• The ability to hike to and conduct methodical field work in the face of biting insects, hot humid conditions, and physically challenging field sites is needed. Must be able to think critically and independently solve problems in the field. Must be able to lift/pack up to 25 lbs and be able to squat/kneel for extended periods of time for measurements and sample collection.
• Previous experience conducting plant, animal, or timber field surveys/sampling and experience assisting with or conducting prescribed fires would be an asset.
• Knowledge of data acquisition, sorting, and presentation is desired. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is desired. Experience with GIS and/or R statistical software for data visualization and analyses would be an asset; however, candidates with an eagerness to learn these programs and skills are encouraged to apply.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills that will allow them to maintain field and lab equipment inventories, data inventories, etc. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Expected Salary: Pay rate range from $19.15/hr – $24.91/hr; compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience

Full position posting and how to apply can be found at: University of Florida – Details – Laboratory Technician II

The Sogin Lab in the department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California, Riverside is looking to hire a Jr. Specialist to work on projects centered in studying the metabolite interface between hosts and their microbial communities.

Expectations and Job Duties: The successful candidate will be a team player and should be willing to work with others in the lab. They are also excited to make a significant contribution to the research within the lab by contributing and supporting research activities centered in studying host-microbe interactions in seagrasses and sea anemones. As part of their duties, the Jr. Specialist will support ongoing husbandry activities, help manage day-to-day lab tasks, and help set up and establish the lab at UC Riverside. Additionally, the specialist will be expected to contribute either data, analysis or writing to manuscripts that come out of the lab. The initial appointment will be for 1 year and may be eligible for renewal.

About the Sogin Lab: The Sogin Lab recently moved to UC Riverside from UC Merced. Members in the lab are split between the two locations. The lab is centered on exploring hostmicrobe interactions within marine systems, including the sea anemone, Exaiptasia diaphana, and the seagrass, Zostera marina. Current projects in the lab include exploring how thermal stress impacts host-microbe interactions at the metabolite scale.

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a research laboratory
• Sustained research experience in one of the following fields:
  o Microbial Ecology
  o Marine Biology
  o Plant Biology
  o Biochemistry
• Strong organizational skills

To apply for the position, send an email to Maggie Sogin at maggies@ucr.edu with the following:

• Current CV
• Cover letter, describing your prior experiment and how you fit the job qualifications along with your long-term career goals
• Information for three references

Initial review of the applications will begin September 24th and will remain open until filled. If you have questions, please contact Maggie Sogin at maggies@ucr.edu regarding questions about the position.

We are hiring a motivated individual as Research Specialist or Senior Research Specialist with the Jefferson Project at Lake George, NY. This position will consist of maintaining a network of sensors on and around Lake George, conducting sampling surveys, assisting with research activities, and traveling to other lakes and field sites in the region. Review of applications will begin on September 14^th, and will continue until the position is filled. Please see the attached job description for further details.

SUNY RF Fisheries Technicians (2 positions available)

The Research Foundation (RF) at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for full-time RF Fisheries Technicians (n = 2) to join our collaborative research team. Technicians will serve critical roles within a multi-partner research team studying how to remediate spawning habitats to improve reproductive success of native fishes (e.g. Cisco, Lake Whitefish, Lake Trout, Walleye).

These full-time Field Technician Research Foundation positions are to be based at the USGS Lake Ontario Biological Station, located in the Port of Oswego a few miles from the SUNY Oswego Campus. This USGS station operates in close partnership with the SUNY Oswego faculty and aquatic conservation labs as well as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and The Nature Conservancy. This collaborative environment provides unique opportunities for impactful research and professional growth. The roles will primarily involve supporting aquatic biologists in field operations across diverse and critical ecosystems, including Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, and tributaries to the St. Lawrence River.

Description of Responsibilities:

The Field Technicians (n = 2) will be essential members of our SUNY Oswego and USGS research team, responsible for performing and assisting with a wide range of tasks to ensure the successful execution of time-sensitive field research. For example, field sampling on Lake Ontario involves quantifying native fish embryo deposition in November through December, trapping larval emergence in March through-May and assessing the physical conditions of spawning and incubation habitats throughout the winter. Technicians will also support laboratory experiments, maintain field equipment, manage data, process field sample work collaboratively with SUNY Oswego faculty, staff, and aquatic biologists from state and federal agencies, adhering strictly to all field and lab safety protocols.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment that respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego’s Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in aquatic field research.
• Demonstrated experience with common aquatic sampling techniques, such as electrofishing, netting (gill nets, trap nets, seines), or deployment of specialized gear.
• Experience with boat operation (up to 26 ft) and trailering.
• Understanding and practical experience with field safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail in data collection and sample handling.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in challenging outdoor conditions (e.g., lifting equipment, working in adverse weather).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems.
• Basic proficiency in data entry and organization (e.g. databases, R)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., first aid, boat safety).
• Familiarity with fish identification, particularly native species.

Compensation: $19 – 22 per hour, full-time 37.5 hours per week ($37,050 – $42,900 annually), plus an excellent benefits package.

Benefit Information: The Research Foundation for SUNY provides an excellent benefit package. Click here for more information.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Location: Oswego, NY, USA

At SUNY Oswego, we value the diversity found within each member of our campus community and strive to create an environment where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment that respects, embraces, and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse, and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible global citizens. For more information, see SUNY Oswego’s Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

As a candidate seeking consideration, you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Application Instructions:

To Apply, Please Submit:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications
2. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your professional experience, personal life, or community engagement 
3. Resume or CV
4. A copy of an unofficial (or official) transcript for the required degree, showing the degree awarded and date conferred
5. Contact information for three professional references

electronically via the following link (Click on the “Apply Now” button): https://oswego.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203927
All required documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed and considered.

Official transcripts are required at time of appointment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Lyndsie Collis, at lyndsie.collis@oswego.edu.

The Tan lab at the School of Biology and Ecology, UMaine, Orono (ME) is currently searching for a motivated technician/research assistant to join our NSF/DBT-funded plant minichromosome project team. Please apply by September 15th, 2026 for full consideration.

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Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until filled
Start Date: 09/01/2026 (flexible)
End Date: 12/14/2026 (flexible)
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
Supervisor: Dr. Carolina Baruzzi, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management

Contact: carolina.baruzzi@ufl.edu
Location: North Florida Research and Education Center near Tallahassee, FL. Field sites are located across the Florida Panhandle
Salary: $18/hour
Hours: ~40 hours/week (hours may vary depending on fieldwork needs and weather conditions)

Position Overview

The Wildlife Ecology and Land Management Lab at the University of Florida is seeking a Field Research Technician to assist with multiple research projects focused on wildlife habitat management and longleaf pine ecosystem restoration in the Florida Panhandle.

The technician will primarily assist with deploying and maintaining camera trap arrays used to monitor wildlife communities across restoration and management sites. Responsibilities will also include organizing and identifying wildlife in camera trap images to support ongoing research and data management. In addition, the technician will conduct vegetation surveys to quantify habitat characteristics associated with wildlife use and restoration outcomes. These projects aim to improve understanding of how wildlife communities respond to habitat management and longleaf pine restoration, providing valuable data to inform conservation and land management decisions.

The technician will work closely with graduate students and research staff while gaining experience in wildlife monitoring, vegetation sampling, ecological field research, and applied conservation outreach. The technician may also assist with other field, laboratory, or data-related tasks as needed to support ongoing projects within the lab.

Job Duties

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Deploying, maintaining, and retrieving camera traps across multiple field sites
• Periodically checking cameras to ensure proper operation and replacing batteries and memory cards
• Organizing and reviewing camera trap imagery
• Conducting vegetation surveys at designated field sites, including measuring vegetation structure and recording plant community data
• Recording and managing field data accurately using standardized protocols
• Assisting with general field logistics, equipment maintenance, and data organization
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Additional duties may include assisting with other field, laboratory, or data-related tasks as needed to support ongoing research activities in the lab.

Fieldwork will involve frequent travel to sites across the Florida Panhandle and working in hot, humid conditions with uneven terrain, dense vegetation, and biting insects.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in wildlife biology, ecology, natural resources, or a closely related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with private landowners and members of the public
• Strong organizational skills and accurate data recording
• Ability to follow field safety and research protocols
• Ability to work outdoors in challenging weather conditions and maintain a flexible schedule
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and team members
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required for fieldwork

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience deploying and maintaining camera traps
• Experience conducting vegetation surveys or other ecological field sampling
• Experience navigating using GPS and driving in 4-wheel drive conditions
• Familiarity with wildlife field research methods and data management

To Apply

Please submit the following as one PDF:

• Cover letter
• CV or resume
• Contact information for three references

Name the PDF file using the following format:
Lastname_WELAM_FieldTechnician

Email application materials to:
carolina.baruzzi@ufl.edu

List the following on the subject line:
Field Technician Application

https://internships.si.edu/opportunities

Working Lands Conservation is a small, research-based non-profit located in Logan, UT. Our goal is to bring science to collaborative partnerships working to improve land management, while supporting communities and livelihoods. Through our work, we facilitate the creation of a resilient future for the communities that work, recreate, and value working lands of the western U.S.

To find out more and apply visit: https://multiplier-careers.pinpointhq.com/postings/d5a5c717-ddfd-4732-9e55-9298bb1904c2?utm_medium=job_board&utm_source=Ecolog+Research+Assistant

Various opportunities around the state ranging from biochemistry to microbiology to ecology, through the CT Agricultural Experiment Station:

https://portal.ct.gov/caes/about-caes/job-opportunities/job-opportunities

The Land Institute co-leads the global movement for perennial, diverse, regenerative grain agriculture at a scale that matches the enormity of the intertwined climate, water, and food security crises. An independent 501c3 non-profit founded in 1976, the organization seeks to reconcile the human economy with nature’s economy, starting with food. The transdisciplinary team of scientists, together with global partners, is developing new perennial grain crops, like Kernza©, and diverse cropping systems that function within nature’s limits while researching the social transformation required for a just, perennial human future. 

https://landinstitute.org/about-us/careers The Land Institute hires multiple temporary Research Assistants fall through spring with housing provided. Learn about perennial grain research, plant breeding, soil ecology, and greenhouse operations as a Research Assistant with us!

This unique internship is a collaborative effort between the Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS), Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), and Hubbard Brook Research Foundation. Each organization contributes to public understanding of the weather, climate, and ecology of the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. The focus of this internship will be on creating a yearly almanac that effectively communicates changes to the climatology and biology of the White Mountains to a general audience. 

Information about Research Internships at Archbold Biological Station, Venus, Florida.  These are generally 9-months or more, and designed for post-baccs considering graduate school in an ecological focus.

Careers page with current internship openings.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is dedicated to understanding how ecosystems work. Our scientists are global experts in the ecology of: freshwater, forests, disease, and cities. Through collaborative efforts, we apply our science to policy and management that protects the environment and improves human well-being. The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies campus is in Millbrook, NY.

The Chicago Botanic Garden sponsors many internships and jobs in various aspects of ecological research, all over the US. 

• Internships at Chicago Botanic
• Employment at Chicago Botanic

The Wetlands Institute is a non-profit organization in southern New Jersey whose mission is to promote appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of wetlands and coastal ecosystems through our programs in research, education, and conservation. 

• Internships at Wetlands Institute  
• Employment at Wetlands Institute

The University of Montana (UM) O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West (OCRMW) employs many seasonal field technicians through their Ecological Mapping, Monitoring, and Analysis (EMMA) program, which supports informed management of public lands in the West. EMMA’s cadre of trained ecologists and biologists collect data in upland, wetland, and aquatic habitats, using protocols developed by our own team and by partner agencies. Our GIS and data specialists map wetlands and riparian areas and assist EMMA scientists with the analysis of spatial and tabular data sets.

Northwoods Stewardship Center has various seasonal internship and job opportunities.

Several organizations sponsor and organize Seeds of Success (SOS) crews throughout the US west during the field season:

• Institute for Applied Ecology
• Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Chicago Botanic Garden (search for “technician” or “seeds”): Our Conservation and Land Management Program (CLM) offers real-world experience to recent college graduates and early-career professionals interested in land management, applied ecology, botany, and native seed collection.  We hire folks to work with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), US Forest Service (USFS), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).  SOS positions include Field Technicians and Botanists.  These positions will start between February and early June, and end between August and late October, depending on the location.

Please direct questions to Chris Woolridge at: cwoolridge@chicagobotanic.org. 

The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) is a continental-scale observation facility funded by the National Science Foundation and operated by Battelle. The NEON program is designed to collect long-term, open-access ecological data to better understand how U.S. ecosystems are changing, from freshwater systems such as streams, rivers, and lakes to terrestrial systems spanning tropical forests to deserts to tundra.  

See Work Opportunities at NEON

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service through the west. GBI recruits Field Technicians to work with GBI and BLM staff for the field season. https://thegreatbasininstitute.org/employment/

The Jones Center at Ichauway hires various seasonal technicians throughout the year. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis but is optional. 

Woodwell Climate Research Center seeks applicants for multiple field assistant positions:  Careers – Woodwell

The Walker Basin Conservancy leads the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, environmental and recreational interests in the Walker Basin. The Conservancy acquires water rights and ranches to increase freshwater flows to Walker Lake, re-establishes native plant communities on former agricultural fields, increases public access and recreation opportunities, and develops practical solutions to save Walker Lake. 

National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) hires multiple field biologists for the field season, including Post-fire Riparian Vegetation, Aquatic Ecology, Pollinators, birds & bats, and red tree voles. The research projects take place in Oregon and Northern California. Position lengths and start/end dates vary. Careers – NCASI. In openings, click on Seasonal Field Staff tab.

Conservation Corps throughout the US host crews and interns for research, conservation, education, and interpretation.

Internships of various lengths with varied foci – botany, ecology, trails, resources, history, etc.  There are group internship programs where you’d be one of many, and also designated “individual placement” internships.

General Benefits: Living Stipend, Housing or housing allowance, training; AmeriCorps Education Award, and often a certificate that allows for competitive hiring for US government jobs.

• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Institute of Biological Sciences
• Association of Zoos & Aquariums
• Conservation Job Board
• Dynamic Ecology
• Ecological Society of America
• EcoJobs
• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
• Ornithological Council
• Society for Conservation Biology
• Society for the Study of Evolution
• Texas A&M Natural Resources Job Board
• The Wildlife Society