The Aquatic Ecologist and Technology Transfer Specialist at the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University and the Institute for Water Research (IWR) is a full‐time, 12-month fixed-term position with 10% research, 20% teaching, 60% extension/outreach, and 10% leadership/service assignment roles. The teaching expectations will include a 3-credit class (to be negotiated with Fisheries and Wildlife leadership) that potentially includes lecture and a lab each academic year. The selected candidate will provide leadership on IWR’s efforts to train users on tools developed for water management. An earned MS in limnology or an allied field (e.g., fisheries, aquatic community ecology, conservation biology) with specialization or experience with inland lakes and rivers is required. However, a Ph.D. in similar fields is preferred. Review of applications begins on 03/15/2024.
As a public affairs specialist at the St. Pete Coastal and Marine Science Center, in Florida, you will work with the United States Geological Survey. This position is responsible for assisting project chiefs to improve communication through development of web pages, social media content and press releases. The public affairs specialist will also host stakeholders and provide technical assistance and training. Public events at the science center will also be the responsibility of this position. Those interested in communications and environmental science may especially find interest in this work.
A Ph.D. or prior work in at the GS-09 level in the federal government is required for this position. A combination of graduate study and experience may also be used.
The application will close on 3/11/24.
The Conservation Social Science Specialist in Fish and Wildlife Division at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources position provides scientific support for survey research on people across species, geographies, human populations, and habitats of the state. This position assists the wildlife research staff and populations and regulations unit staff. In this position you will work with others seeking to obtain generalizable knowledge of stakeholders’ psycho-social and behavioral attributes. The salary range of this position is $24.92 – $36.34 /hourly. The application closing date is 03/13/2024.
To apply, please visit the MN Careers website, and locate job number 74111.
Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is seeking a Climate and Clean Energy Specialist to support the Climate and Environment Program in northern Michigan. The Climate and Clean Energy Specialist will be a visible, credible leader on policy issues who will work with key stakeholders to achieve 100% clean energy commitments from local schools, tribal nations, businesses and government entities. This is a full-time position with flexible hours, generous vacation and health benefits, retirement contribution matching, and a competitive salary range. The salary of this position is in the program specialist range of $52,000 – $57,000, commensurate with experience. To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and résumé to: jobs@groundworkcenter.org with the subject line: Climate and Clean Energy Specialist.
Applications will be accepted until noon on Friday, March 1, 2024. Target hire start date: April 8, 2024.