OPPORTUNITIES
JOBS
• The University of Georgia is hiring multiple field technicians
Job Description: The University of Georgia is hiring multiple field technicians to conduct aquatic surveys for native freshwater mussels in the Great Lakes region as part of a collaborative research project with the UGA and USDA Forest Service. Positions are based in Rhinelander, WI and will run from May 1st to September 15th (with some flexibility in start and end dates).
Applicants must be available for overnight travel for multiple days at a time (lodging, food stipend, and transportation provided). Applicants should be able to perform aquatic surveys (e.g., swimming, snorkeling, kayak/canoe operations, etc.). Experience working with native freshwater mussels is preferred (but not required).
Deadline: March 18, 2026
For additional questions, contact
Dr. Shay Keretz (Shay.Keretz@usda.gov) or
Dr. Rachel Toczydlowski (Rachel.Toczydlowski@usda.gov)
• McClung Museum for a Malacology Collections Specialist
Job Description: Reporting to the Curator of Natural History - Malacology, the Malacology Collections Specialist manages all aspects of the Paul W. Parmalee Malacological Collection, which is the official authoritative reference collection of freshwater and terrestrial mollusks in Tennessee, by overseeing documentation, safety, access, and direct care.
The museum is also the primary repository for many state agencies' collections and specimens. Working with historic collections that include sensitive information about extinct and endangered specimens, this position serves an important role in preparing, maintaining, and securing the documentation of Malacology collections such as loan agreements, accession files, catalog records, permits, and donations.
This position also serves as the primary point of contact for local, state, and federal agencies as well as staff, students, partners, and others when requesting access to Malacology collections. The Specialist works closely with the Curator and Collections Manager & Registrar to implement the Collections Management Policy and procedures.
• Freshwater Mussel Survey Technician: Oklahoma
Agency: Oklahoma State University, Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
LOCATION: Stillwater, OK
JOB CATEGORY:Temporary/Seasonal Positions
SALARY: $15/hour; 40 hours/week
JOB START DATE: 05/12/25-08/11/25 (negotiable)
LAST DATE TO APPLY: March 21, 2025
WEBSITE: https://www1.usgs.gov/coopunits/unit/Oklahoma