Aquatic Project Coordinator
Clemson University (State) | https://www.clemson.edu/
Details
Application Deadline:
01/23/2026
Published:
12/03/2025
Starting Date:
between 1/5/2026 and 1/30/2026
Hours per Week:
37 - 40
Salary:
$75,000 per year
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
at least 1 year
Location:
Clemson, South Carolina
Tags:
Grant
Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to lead coordination of a large, collaborative effort aimed at monitoring freshwater ecosystem responses to the effects of Tropical Storm Helene in National Forests of North Carolina, USA. Primary job duties will include (1) coordinating numerous field crews comprised of graduate and undergraduate students, and (2) liaising between university, federal, state, and nongovernmental partners to accomplish project objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Recruiting and staffing temporary employees for field crews
- Coordinating field efforts and logistics among crews, including travel, housing, gear allocation, etc.
- Coordinating data management and QA/QC
- Overseeing gear allocation, maintenance, and purchasing
- Maintaining routine and clear communication between field crews and primary investigators
- Participating in scientific advising of graduate and/or undergraduate students, assisting with and collaborating on analyses, writing, etc.
The preferred candidates will have:
- A PhD or MS degree in wildlife/fisheries, ecology, biology, or equivalent
- Competitive practical experience in conducting and leading freshwater or terrestrial research
- Experience in project/personnel management
- Experience collaborating with biologists from agencies, nongovernmental organizations, industry etc.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
The position is based out of Clemson University; however, frequent travel with overnight trips to the study region in western North Carolina is required.
This is a 5-year, grant-funded position. Benefits are provided.
Application packets should include a single PDF file that contains 1) a cover letter describing your qualifications, interest in the project, and career goals and 2) a CV, and 3) contact information for at least three references.
Contact
Kyle Barrett
rbarre2@clemson.edu (preferred contact method)