Biology Opportunities

The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) and Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources are seeking a Research Technician (BS) and Research Professional (MS) to support research in forest ecosystem ecology, ecophysiology, ecohydrology, phytoremediation, fire ecology, and biogeochemistry at SREL located in Aiken, SC.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• assistance with the oversight and collection of data;
• general lab and field experiment organization and maintenance;
• data management, analysis, and manuscript preparation support; and
• assistance with other assigned tasks, including coordination of technicians, students, and collaborating scientists.

The Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) position exists to provide farmers with the resources they need to implement conservation practices that help farmers grow a thriving business and a healthy farm ecosystem. The technical assistance needed will vary by farm and by practice. TAPs will guide farmers through tailored enrollment processes, leading to services and support focusing on conservation practice installation. Other forms of support will be available to farmers including market development, training and education, on-farm research support, networking, and other pathways to accessing or expanding markets and will be provided by Pasa or a contractor of the farmer’s choosing. This position will be supervised by the Associate Director of Conservation Technical Assistance. This is a primarily remote, field-based position with seasonally fluctuating farm site visits, some in-person workdays, travel for approved professional development opportunities, and 2-3 annual in-person staff retreats. All employees are required to attend our annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference, held each February in Lancaster, PA. Residence within one hour of the following locations is required: Springfield, Massachusetts and Philadelphia, PA. Pasa does not provide relocation support. If hired, employees have 3 months to relocate. Employees must comply with Pasa’s remote employee policies.

Minnesota GreenCorps is a statewide AmeriCorps program coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), with a mission to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment and strengthen communities. MN GreenCorps members serve full-time at local governments, tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions throughout the state. Members address critical environmental issues and help communities build resiliency while gaining green job skills and networking with environmental professionals. The Minnesota GreenCorps program anticipates engaging up to 58 members in the 11-month service term.

This two-year program has two areas of concentration: one concentration is focused on forensic toxicology/chemistry and the second on forensic/analytical genetics. Through the common core curriculum, students in both concentrations will have foundational information and skill set in advanced forensic science, writing, communication, professionalism, ethics, legal perspectives, and workplace-specific laboratory skills. Through a rigorous targeted finishing curriculum in either concentration, including internship experiences and cognate elective courses, the graduates will be competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of private industry drug testing, private DNA analysis, forensic governmental divisions, and hospital clinical labs.

The James C. Kennedy Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation Center at Clemson University is seeking a highly motivated Wildlife Biologist with a passion for wetland ecology, management, and outreach. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to and manage an ongoing research project within an altered salt marsh proposed for restoration. The candidate will work both independently and collaboratively to establish and conduct biological, hydrological, and edaphic surveys within the proposed restoration site and adjacent reference marsh. This project will involve periodic, intense fieldwork in salt marsh systems. The candidate should be comfortable with collecting accurate data while maintaining safety, navigating tidal marshes, working in the heat, and dealing with biting insects, as well as potentially dangerous reptiles (alligators and venomous snakes).

The Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University is seeking a highly motivated doctoral student for a Ph.D. degree under the advisement of Dr. Brett Lane. The candidate will conduct research related to rhizosphere microbial ecology and functional soil-plant interactions, including the integration of plant genetics with soil microbial dynamics across environments, with applications in nutrient cycling and resilience in cropping systems. The research will involve the collection and processing of large-scale rhizosphere datasets, including multi-omics data; elucidating the ecology of rhizosphere-inhabiting microbes; and quantitative soil–plant–microbe interaction analyses to determine the mechanisms that link plant genotype with microbial composition and activity. Annual PhD stipend is $36,975. Graduate Research Assistants are considered Kansas residents for tuition purposes and are responsible for paying tuition and fees.

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is seeking a Biological Technician – Marine Biologist to assist with the implementation of standardised field-based surveys of soft-sediment benthic invertebrate communities in Chesapeake Bay. In addition to field work, the employee will assist with processing sediment samples in the laboratory for genetic and taxonomic identification of marine and estuarine invertebrates. This research aims to characterise benthic communities in Chesapeake Bay, including tidal portions of Chesapeake Bay estuaries, and evaluate status and trends in benthic community composition and structure across sites, including effects of non-native species on overall patterns. In addition to this project, the employee will work with other teams across multiple concurrent research projects in the Marine Invasions Research Laboratory at SERC.

This fall term, the University of Minnesota Medical School will be hosting their annual Biomedical Sciences Graduate Programs Preview Weekend, a program designed to actively recruit prospective students into PhD programs in the biomedical sciences. The Medical School recognizes the importance of representation in the biomedical sciences and the benefits and successes that come from a diverse workforce. Transportation, meals, and lodging are fully covered.

Dates: October 7-10, 2026

• The program will start on Thursday, October 8, 2026 and run through Friday, October 9, 2026
• Participants to arrive on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and return home on either the evening of October 9 or morning of October 10, 2026
• Application to participate will be open March 2, 2026 through July 27, 2026

Osa Conservation (OC) works to protect and restore one of the most biologically intense places on Earth — the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. Our work integrates science, ecosystem restoration, community engagement, and education to ensure long-term biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Our multidisciplinary team of approximately ~90 staff members works across terrestrial and marine ecosystems to generate science-based solutions that protect biodiversity while supporting local livelihoods. The Wildlife Program focuses on addressing major threats to biodiversity, including gaps in ecological knowledge, habitat fragmentation, and climate change. Through landscape-scale monitoring, restoration science, and participatory conservation approaches, the program generates scientific evidence to guide conservation actions across the Osa Peninsula and beyond.

The Savanna Institute invites applications for a Summer Research Assistant to help with research and field work in agroforestry systems. Most work will occur in and around Spring Green, WI. They seek applicants who are passionate about ecological and equitable agriculture as a nature-based climate solution and who are motivated to widen the circle of who has the opportunity to inform, support, and benefit from its development. To that end, they seek a diversity of voices at the table and strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.