Postdoc (Aquatic Vegetation and Fisheries Community Modeling), University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

The Center for Limnology (CFL) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to participate in a Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership-funded project to explore the importance of aquatic vegetation as habitat for fish in north-temperate lakes.  The ultimate goal for this project is to develop new habitat management strategies for the conservation of aquatic ecosystems across the Upper Midwest US.  The candidate will be based at the CFL and be supervised by Dr. Zach Feiner (CFL) and Dr. Heidi Rantala (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources), joining a broad team of collaborators at the CFL, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Natural Resources, and other local stakeholders.  Successful candidates will leverage extensive ecological datasets to investigate macrophyte communities, model relationships between macrophyte communities and fisheries characteristics in lakes, assess fishery responses to changes in macrophyte habitats, and develop tools to identify and prioritize habitat management strategies.  Additional duties may include interfacing with local resource managers and lake associations, facilitating data sharing with the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership, creation of publicly available outreach and data visualization platforms (i.e., R shiny apps, online modules), and presenting and publishing research outcomes.

Requirements: Successful applicants will have a PhD (or will have graduated before they begin this project) in community or aquatic ecology, limnology, fisheries science, or a related field.  Candidates will be highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team, and have demonstrated skills in big data management and analysis, proficiency in oral and written communication, and a strong track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.  Experience in public outreach and data visualization for public audiences is preferred but not required. Two years of funding are available.

How to apply: For questions or to apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Zach Feiner (zachary.feiner@wisconsin.gov).  The position will remain open until filled. UW-Madison is committed to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds to help create a welcoming, empowered, and inclusive community. UW-Madison encourages women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Aquatic Research Scientist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, USA

The Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting a PhD level Aquatic Research Scientist to join our team of researchers, staff, and students at UW-Madison’s Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction, WI to lead and collaborate on societally relevant lake research.

The Aquatic Research Scientist will proactively engage with communities to conduct research on topics directly relevant to stakeholders and lake management within the Northwoods region. As a research scientist and Principal Investigator at the Center for Limnology, they will direct research and facilitate the expansion of research collaboration and training opportunities. Position goals include grant and contract-focused project development and building collaborative capacity with lake and community groups, and federal, tribal, and state management agencies. The Aquatic Research Scientist will also communicate their science through publications and presentations for both academic and non-academic audiences. In addition, they will participate in the training and mentoring of students at Trout Lake Station, where more than 30 graduate and undergraduate researchers receive in-depth, hands-on training and mentorship each year.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of 6 researchers and 3 operations staff based full-time out of Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction, WI with opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the Center for Limnology Hasler lab in Madison. Trout Lake Station is an attractive work location nestled in the Northwoods of Wisconsin where there are ample outdoor recreational opportunities and many nearby places to live. The year-round and seasonal communities at Trout Lake Station are highly interactive, supportive communities that encourage diverse perspectives and support employee well-being.

UW-Madison is committed to providing opportunities to people from all backgrounds to help create a welcoming, empowered, and inclusive community. UW-Madison encourages women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

More information and application materials can be found at: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/aquatic-research-scientist-boulder-junction-wisconsin-united-states, with first review date of November 15th, 2023.

Tenure-track Assistant Professor (Applied Freshwater Fish Biology), University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA

The Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science (BGE) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Applied Freshwater Fish Biology beginning August 1, 2024. 

We seek candidates who have strong potential for excellence in teaching, who can develop a robust field-based research agenda that includes students in undergraduate Biology and Environmental Science programs and our M.S. in Environmental Science program, and who will maintain and expand an established fish collection. Instruction responsibilities include teaching an introductory Environmental Science course and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Ichthyology and Limnology, and willingness to develop and offer other courses within the area of expertise. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with fisheries management and who will seek intradepartmental collaborations in Biology, Environmental Science, and Geology.

Review of applications will begin December 4, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Applications must be submitted electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site. Full details about this position and instructions for applications can be found at:

Job Description – Assistant Professor, Applied Freshwater Fish Biology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.