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Oyster Reef and Estuarine Ecology Technician – The Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an energetic, field-oriented biologist to support research on biological communities of oyster reefs and other estuarine ecosystems. The position is based in the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center’s (SERC) Fisheries Conservation Lab, led by Dr. Matt Ogburn (https://serc.si.edu/labs/fisheries-conservation).   The technician will conduct field and laboratory research on the ecology of harvested…

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Posted October 5, 2023

Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Oyster Reef Ecology, Urbanized Estuaries, and Marine Biodiversity Conservation – Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Overview The Smithsonian Institution seeks three energetic, field- and data-oriented Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research Fellows to develop and implement projects related to the Our Shared Future: Life on a Sustainable Planet Initiative and MarineGEO program. One postdoctoral fellow will be hired in each of three areas: 1) Oyster Reef Ecology, 2) Ecology of Urban Estuaries, and 3) Marine Biodiversity…

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Posted August 10, 2023

Animal Telemetry Postdoctoral Fellow – The Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an energetic, field- and data-oriented biologist to support marine animal telemetry research and to assist with activities of the Atlantic Cooperative Telemetry (ACT) Network. The position is based in SERC’s Fisheries Conservation Lab, led by Dr. Matt Ogburn (https://serc.si.edu/labs/fisheries-conservation). It is a one-year renewable position with up to three years of…

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Posted July 8, 2022

Biological Technician (Oyster Reef & Soft Sediment Ecology) (Edgewater, MD)

Compensation: $40,883-$50,643, plus benefits Deadline: Open until filled. Application review begins July 18, 2022 Note: This is not a federal position Position Description: The Smithsonian Institution seeks an energetic, field-oriented biologist to support research on biological communities of oyster reefs and soft sediment habitats in Chesapeake Bay. The position is based in SERC’s Fisheries Conservation Lab, led…

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Posted June 2, 2022

Crab Fisheries Postdoctoral Researcher – Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (Edgewater, MD)

Crab Fisheries Postdoctoral Researcher Starting salary: $61,947 plus benefits (This is NOT a Federal position) Deadline: June 10, 2022 The Smithsonian Institution seeks an energetic, field-oriented postdoctoral researcher for a 2+ year project supporting responsible testing of hatchery releases for stock enhancement of “blue swimmer crab” (Portunus pelegicus) in Southeast Asia. The project is a collaboration between…

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Posted March 15, 2022

Estuarine/Marine Biology Technician – Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) (Edgewater, MD)

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an energetic, field-oriented estuarine/marine biologist to support the Chesapeake Bay node of the Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO), a global network using standardized observations and coordinated experiments to understand biodiversity and functioning of changing coastal ecosystems. The technician manages field and laboratory activities under the guidance of the Director of the…

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Posted March 15, 2022

Crab Fisheries Postdoctoral Researcher – Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) (Edgewater, MD)

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an energetic, field-oriented postdoctoral researcher for a 2+ year project supporting responsible testing of hatchery releases for stock enhancement of “blue swimmer crab” (Portunus pelegicus) in Southeast Asia. The project is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and the University of Maryland Institute of Marine & Environmental Technology (IMET) that is funded…

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Posted August 26, 2021

Outreach and Communications Intern, Chesapeake Working Land and Seascapes

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) seek an Outreach and Communications Intern for a funded project examining how global change drivers have impacted local biodiversity and ecosystem function/services in Chesapeake Bay land and seascapes. The intern would work to foster relationships with stakeholders in the region, including conservation practitioners, land and business owners, and…

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Posted July 23, 2021

Landscape Ecologist –  Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (Edgewater, MD)

Compensation: GS-13 ($103,690 per year plus federal benefits) Location: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, Maryland Open Application Period: 7/15-8/12/2021 To apply: Apply through USAJOBS Vacancy Announcements: For non-federal applicants: 21R-SJ-306166-DEU-SERC  For Federal applicants: 21R-SJ-306166-MPA-SERC Applications directly to SERC will not be accepted. Tips for how to navigate the USAJOBS system are available here. For this position, please make sure to upload your full CV and…

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Posted July 23, 2021

Biogeochemical Ecologist – Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (Edgewater, MD)

Compensation: GS-13 ($103,690 per year plus federal benefits) Location: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, Maryland Open Application Period: 7/15-8/12/2021 To apply: Apply through USAJOBS Vacancy Announcements: For non-federal applicants: 21R-SJ-306365-DEU-SERC For Federal applicants: 21R-SJ-306365-MPA-SERC Applications directly to SERC will not be accepted. Tips for how to navigate the USAJOBS system are available here. For this position, please make sure to upload your full CV and…

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Posted April 21, 2021

Coming soon… Landscape Ecologist and Biogeochemical Ecologist positions at SERC!

Position Descriptions: The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) will soon invite applications for two Principal Investigator Research Ecologists. We are looking for candidates with expertise in: 1) Landscape Ecology, broadly defined to include integration of landscape and/or seascape information from many fields to address topics at multiple spatial, temporal, and ecological scales, and 2) Biogeochemical…

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Posted January 21, 2021

Fisheries Conservation Intern

The Fisheries Conservation Lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is recruiting students for paid internships during the summer of 2021. In accordance with COVID-19 safety precautions; we will be unable to provide on-site housing for students, so we are interested in students who are looking for virtual internship opportunities as well as the…

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