Natural Resources Job Board

 

This 10.5-month position includes free housing and financial support.  

  

The University of Idaho fellows in Environmental Education and Science Communication earn a Master of Natural Resources through a unique combination of academic theory and hands-on practice. Living at the scenic McCall Field Campus, grads develop an array of professional skills and expertise. Applied coursework and targeted study in science communication, leadership, place-based education, and ecology, give grads what they need to earn a degree, make a difference, and find their place.  NOTE: we are unable to accept international students into the program at this time.  

 

Graduate fellows in Environmental Education and Science Communication can expect to: 

-  Experience learning in new ways by taking experiential coursework in ecology, science communication, place-based education, and leadership. 

-  Gain instructional skills as a part of a mentored teaching practicum through our award-winning  McCall Outdoor Science School (www.uidaho.edu/moss) 

-  Build interdisciplinary thinking skills to address the world’s complex socio-ecological issues. 

-  Enjoy a 1:8 faculty to graduate student ratio that ensures a student-centered approach to learning. 

-  Participate in a supportive, community-based, learning experience that prepares students for a wide range of professions. 

-  Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime trip into the Taylor Wilderness Research Station located in the heart of the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness. 

  

Learn more at https://www.uidaho.edu/mccall-field-campus/academics or contact our recruiting team at cnr-mnr-eesc@uidaho.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for positions starting in the fall of 2026. 

 

The mission of the McCall FIELD CAMPUS AND OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL is to transform individuals and communities through innovative research and educational experiences. We envision vibrant, diverse and inclusive communities, empowered to ask difficult questions and transform ways of thinking, to collaboratively and compassionately sustain the social and ecological systems that provide for us.  

 

Our faculty, staff and students value creativity, sustainability, diversity, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and reflection. To this end, we educate, lead, discover, create and communicate. 

 

 

 

This 10.5-month position includes free housing and financial support.  

  

The University of Idaho fellows in Environmental Education and Science Communication earn a Master of Natural Resources through a unique combination of academic theory and hands-on practice. Living at the scenic McCall Field Campus, grads develop an array of professional skills and expertise. Applied coursework and targeted study in science communication, leadership, place-based education, and ecology, give grads what they need to earn a degree, make a difference, and find their place.  NOTE: we are unable to accept international students into the program at this time.  

 

Graduate fellows in Environmental Education and Science Communication can expect to: 

-  Experience learning in new ways by taking experiential coursework in ecology, science communication, place-based education, and leadership. 

-  Gain instructional skills as a part of a mentored teaching practicum through our award-winning  McCall Outdoor Science School (www.uidaho.edu/moss) 

-  Build interdisciplinary thinking skills to address the world’s complex socio-ecological issues. 

-  Enjoy a 1:8 faculty to graduate student ratio that ensures a student-centered approach to learning. 

-  Participate in a supportive, community-based, learning experience that prepares students for a wide range of professions. 

-  Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime trip into the Taylor Wilderness Research Station located in the heart of the Frank Church/River of No Return Wilderness. 

  

Learn more at https://www.uidaho.edu/mccall-field-campus/academics or contact our recruiting team at cnr-mnr-eesc@uidaho.edu. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for positions starting in the fall of 2026. 

 

The mission of the McCall FIELD CAMPUS AND OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL is to transform individuals and communities through innovative research and educational experiences. We envision vibrant, diverse and inclusive communities, empowered to ask difficult questions and transform ways of thinking, to collaboratively and compassionately sustain the social and ecological systems that provide for us.  

 

Our faculty, staff and students value creativity, sustainability, diversity, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and reflection. To this end, we educate, lead, discover, create and communicate. 

 

 

Calling all students, professionals and aspiring environmentalists! 
Now accepting applications for 2026-2027 Environmental Conservation (EC) and Environmental Observation & Informatics (EOI) Professional Masters programs at UW-Madison Wisconsin! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance in your career, we invite all who are passionate and curious about the environment to explore our one-of-a-kind professional programs. Priority deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2025.

Our professional MS programs go beyond providing an excellent environmental education, they aim to provide the highest quality training and skills needed to lead and adapt in the growing and ever-changing field of environmental conservation. Our programs are designed to help grow, change, or level up your career, without compromising on academic quality and professional training. Priority deadline to apply is Dec. 1, 2025. Apply or reach out to us today!

PhD Opportunities in Evolutionary Biomechanics

University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

Application deadline: December 1, 2025

The Evolutionary Biomechanics Lab, led by Dr. Michael Granatosky, is recruiting PhD students to begin in Fall 2026. Research in the lab investigates the evolution of animal locomotion, with a focus on how species meet novel biomechanical challenges and how these challenges drive morphological and behavioral innovation.

Students in the lab receive broad, hands-on training in functional and anatomical biomechanics—including high-speed videography, force plate analysis, electromyography, metabolic measurements, dissections, and morphometrics—and learn to apply comparative phylogenetic statistical methods to test evolutionary scenarios. Research combines controlled laboratory experiments with opportunities for data collection at zoos and international field sites. Mentorship emphasizes collaborative inquiry and the development of independent research skills within a supportive, team-based environment.

Learn more:

Lab website: https://eeb.utk.edu/people/michael-granatosky/

Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology: https://eeb.utk.edu/

The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is home to a dynamic and growing team of researchers and educators studying evolution, ecology, and organismal biology. All graduate students in the department receive five years of guaranteed funding, including a competitive stipend and benefits, supported through a combination of fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships.

Graduate program details: https://eeb.utk.edu/graduate-students/applying-to-grad-school/

To inquire or apply:

Prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr. Michael Granatosky (mgranato@utk.edu) to discuss potential projects and applications. 

The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is recruiting doctoral students for Fall 2026! All PhD students are guaranteed a full five years of funding, including salary, tuition, and healthcare.
 
 Our department spans a wide range of cutting-edge topics and techniques in biological research, with four major research areas: genomics, microbiology, ecology and evolution, and cellular, molecular and developmental biology. Our PhD program focuses on training students to apply sophisticated quantitative techniques to solve research problems in these areas, giving our graduates a competitive advantage for careers in industry, government, or academia. 

 

Applicants can either apply to single labs (direct entry), or apply to enter the rotation program, which gives students the opportunity to conduct research in three labs before deciding which to join. Applications are due on December 1, 2025. Applicants should contact faculty and identify potential advisors before applying – you can begin by consulting the list of recruiting labs below!

 

 

JC Buckner: The IDER lab integrates genetics, morphometrics and paleontological data to understand biodiversity dynamics and adaptation in terrestrial tetrapods. Potential graduate students would contribute to our waterfowl research on consequences of introgression for population viability and the genetic basis of convergent phenotypes. Please visit our website, iderlab.org, to learn more.

 

Luke Frishkoff: The Frishkoff Lab seeks to understand the evolution and maintenance of biodiversity from local communities to large geographic regions as well as how human impacts are recasting these ecological and evolutionary patterns. We conduct community ecology field research on reptiles and amphibians in Texas, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

 

Alison Ravenscraft: Our ultimate goal is to understand how the bacterial symbionts of insects impact ecosystem-level processes such as plant consumption and pollination. We study both the pairwise bug-Caballeronia symbiosis, and the entire gut microbiome of herbivorous insects (beetles, grasshoppers and caterpillars). We ask whether, when, and how environmentally acquired gut microbiota influence these insects’ responses to stressors such as extreme climates, pesticides, and natural plant defenses.

 

Matt Walsh: The Walsh lab evaluates the ecological drivers of evolutionary change in killifish on the island of Trinidad and waterfleas in lakes in Alaska.

 

Loic Fort: The Fort Lab investigates how human stem cells decide their fate on their journey to becoming cardiac cells. We are especially interested in understanding how physical forces influence these decisions. By combining 2D and 3D stem cell models with advanced imaging and molecular tools such as CRISPR, we aim to uncover the fundamental rules of human development and how these processes are disrupted in patients with congenital heart disease.

 

Alicia Rogers: The Rogers Lab seeks to understand how small RNA-mediated gene regulation maintains robust execution of cellular and physiological processes during normal and stress conditions. We aim to establish a comprehensive map of the regulatory logic embedded within small RNA pathways that coordinates pathway homeostasis and robust gene expression.

 

Anita Quintana: The Quintana lab seeks to understand the underlying mechanisms by which genetic (pathogenic) variants cause birth defects. We have a specific focus on birth defects that disrupt brain and craniofacial development. Our laboratory uses zebrafish as a model system to study development. Zebrafish are an amazing developmental model because they are fertilized outside of their mother allowing for the visualization of development in real time.

 

Todd Castoe: Population genomics of speciation to link theory with empirical data; Population genomics of schistomiasis transmission and the impact of control measures on natural selection. Genome-wide association studies to link traits with selection in the context of speciation and hybridization. 

 

Jeff Demuth: The Demuth Lab studies the evolution of sex chromosomes and molecular genetics of behavior, primarily using beetles as a model system.

 

Daniela Palmer: We are interested in understanding the genetic underpinnings of biodiversity, especially in sex-related traits. We study the evolution of sex chromosomes and other parts of the genome that contribute to sex-specific adaptation. Our research focuses on a group of insects known as treehoppers that show fascinating diversity in morphology, behavior, and beyond. 

 

(Also see Alicia Rogers)

 

Qing Tang: Bacterial physiology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and host interactions of human pathogens including Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. We use both cell-culture and mouse models.

 

(Also see Alison Ravenscraft)

 

 

UT Arlington is an R1-ranked research university, the second largest institution in the University of Texas system and one of the 10 fastest growing universities in the nation. We are a Hispanic-serving institution and rank #5 in the nation for ethnic diversity. 

 

The Biology Department (http://www.uta.edu/biology) offers access to numerous resources including state-of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Genomics Core Facility, the North Texas Genomics Center, the world-class Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center, and the Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies. These offer extensive and cutting-edge resources for high-throughput sequencing, imaging, proteomics, analytical chemistry, and more.

 

Arlington is situated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, affording access to numerous restaurants and entertainment opportunities (museums, zoos, aquariums, theatre, music, sports, microbreweries). The city of Arlington alone has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at (www.experiencearlington.org).

Qualifications

Fundamental requirements include:

• Applicants must have completed their bachelor's degree in biology or a related field by summer 2025.

• Strong work ethic and independence

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Excellent English writing and speaking ability.

*Continuing Education Leading to a Master's of Science for Natural Resource Professionals
Department of Biology, Frostburg State University

The Department of Biology at Frostburg State University (FSU) is excited to announce Graduate Student Recruitment Scholarships for local/regional natural resource professionals! These scholarships are designed to support individuals employed in parks, wildlife management, and conservation agencies who are seeking to advance their careers with a graduate degree.

FSU’s Applied Ecology & Conservation Biology and Wildlife & Fisheries Biology programs are uniquely positioned as Maryland’s only graduate programs in these fields, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional and academic growth.

Program Overview:
We are accepting up to 8 individuals into our graduate programs for part-time enrollment (6 credits per semester) to complete a Master’s degree within 3 years.

This program targets professionals in the natural resources field who:

Additional Highlights:

Program Benefits:

How to Apply:
Connect with Faculty: Contact faculty in the Department of Biology to discuss your interests and confirm mentorship availability. Be prepared to share transcripts and GRE scores (if you have them).

Employment Verification: Provide proof of a permanent position within an agency and contact information for supervisors to confirm part-time employment.

Submit Your Application: Complete the online application through FSU Graduate Admissions. Ensure you meet all admission requirements, including transcripts, and reference contact information.

Applications for Fall 2025 will be reviewed starting March 1st, 2025.

Contact Information:
Dr. Kumudini Munasinghe
Graduate Coordinator | Associate Professor
kamunasinghe(AT)frostburg.edu

Dr. Kate Sheehan
Wildlife Parasitologist | Associate Professor
klsheehan(AT)frostburg.edu

Join us to elevate your career in natural resource management while making a tangible impact on the environment and your community! 

 The Department of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences at TCU (https://cse.tcu.edu/environmental-sciences/) has opportunities available for prospective MS students (starting Fall 2026) in the area of urban and community forestry. Potential research projects include 1) evaluating the effectiveness of urban tree planting programs after disaster events, 2) examining the impacts of urban forest loss on ecosystem services, and 3) assessing trees’ contribution to human thermal comfort in highly walkable communities. Research projects will be grounded in the emerging field of sustainability science and use quantitative or qualitative methods to examine interactions between social and natural systems. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in geographic information systems (GIS), whether through coursework or work-related projects. Funding is available for highly qualified applicants, including full tuition, a $16,500 stipend per academic year, and a one-time summer research support up to $3,000. The application deadline for Fall 2026 is January 15, 2026. For questions, please contact Dr. Brendan Lavy. To apply, please visit https://www.applyweb.com/tcug/index.ftl. 

 

Prerequisites for the MS degree: A bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a major in environmental science, biology, geology (or the equivalent) or a major in one of the other sciences, or engineering, or one of the social sciences. Students with undergraduate preparations different from these will be considered after careful review. Students must have completed at least one year of biology, one semester of physical geology, one year of chemistry, one semester of calculus or one semester of introductory statistics. The GRE is not required. Any submitted GRE score is part of a holistic review of each application. 

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Dr. Sylvain GIROUD – Assistant Professor Northern Michigan University

 

In collaboration with Dr. Fabrice BERTILE – Researcher CNRS Strasbourg (France)

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Project outlines:

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Many animal species can slow down their metabolism to enter a state of low-energy consumption. This state - characterized by reduced metabolic rate and body temperature - is known as torpor that represents a powerful strategy enabling animals to survive periods of low resource availabilities.

Among the most impressive adaptations during torpor, the heart continues to beat into sinus rhythm, despite a heart rate reduced to single-digits. Under depressed oxygen consumption, the heart has to maintain blood circulation by regular contractions to guarantee sufficient perfusion of the organism. At body temperature below 20°C, non-heterotherms experience severe arrhythmia and ventricular fibrillation that leads to cardiac arrest. In contrast, the heart of hibernators beats in sinus rhythm even if body temperature approaches 0°C. This unique ability of the hibernator’s heart is due to the maintenance of sufficiently fast calcium reuptake into the sarcoplasmic reticulum after contraction, despite low body temperatures. The cardiac function has also been described to be regulated by the fatty acid composition of sarcoplasmic reticulum membrane phospholipids.

This project will aim at determining the seasonal changes of the cardiac proteome and the heart functionality during winter hibernation in small hibernating species.

Tasks during the project: (i) Review of the literature on the topic ‘Hibernators Cardiac Adaptations’, (ii) Analyses of cardiac proteomic data previously generated on the Garden dormouse, and (iii) Establishment of the Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel as hibernator model for the study of cardiometabolic function.

Type & duration of position: Paid Graduate Teaching Assistantship – Support available for up to 2 years (4 semesters).

Project start: Fall 2026, however an earlier start date during the summer will be desirable.

The applicant should have a good theoretical and practical background in Animal & Cellular/Molecular Physiology and the willingness to learn data analytical software. Previous experience with statistics, including programming using R software, is required. If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible by sending a letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcript, and contact information for three references via E-mail. All applications received by January 12th, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Wolf Ridge offers work experience combined with regular evaluation and graduate level coursework in collaboration with Antioch University New England - designed to help you grow as an experiential educator and naturalist. Wolf Ridge alumni continue to teach and lead the field of environmental education all over the world in formal classrooms, at state and national parks, in nature centers, zoos, museums, organic farms, and as artists and adventurers.

This is a 10-month program from late August to Mid June that culminates in a graduate-level Certificate in Environmental Education and Sustainability, with 12 transferable graduate credits. The total cost for the program is $250 per credit and includes a private room in our sustainable staff housing and meals in our dining hall. Work study opportunities are available to offset the out of pocket price. 

Graduate naturalists teach an average of 6 half-day classes a week, attend graduate seminars, live and learn in our sustainable staff housing, and explore our 2,000 acre campus while learning how to be better educators, live in community, and co-teach with the natural world.

Teaching youth through hands-on, experiential education in the outdoors is a big part of what you will do at Wolf Ridge. Teaching serves as a practicum experience for you to practice your skills and get feedback from experienced naturalists. The teaching assistantship also allows you to earn graduate credit to put towards a master’s degree at a significant discount. 

You will teach from a diverse array of content and participate in training for key competencies. Teaching includes exploring our 2,000 acre campus with students during 3-hour long classes, giving evening program presentations to 200+ students, doing virtual field trips, and acting as a liaison to visiting schools to make sure they feel welcome on campus. You will work daily with participants of all ages, social backgrounds, physical and mental abilities, and personal interests. You will learn how to foster nature connection through outdoor, hands-on, experiential learning in all weather conditions.