Fisheries Job/assistantship Opportunities: Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, etc.

[Allen Rutherford]

1. Clemson University is accepting applications for one MS (deadline = 3/2/2026) and one PhD (deadline = 2/2/2026) opportunity studying the post-disaster status of crayfish populations and their habitats in Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests of North Carolina. To apply and for more information: see attached.

 

2. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for:

 

1. Fisheries Biologist 2 in Laurens County (deadline = 1/21/26). To apply and for more information: see attached or click here.
2. Two Fisheries Technicians 2 in McDuffie County (deadline = 1/23/2026). To apply and for more information: see attached or click here.

 

3. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is hiring a Regional Rivers & Streams Program Lead in the Wildlife Manager 3 Class, position # 74034 in Jackson, TN (deadline = 1/26/26).  To apply: click here and see attached for more information.

 

4. The LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for an Inland Fisheries Director (deadline = 1/15/2026). To apply: click here

 

5. CZR Incorporated is hiring a Biologist/Environmental Consultant - CZR Incorporated has an opening for a highly motivated, ecologist/biologist with a strong background in aquatic biology/fisheries, soils, botany, and/or wetlands. MS in an environmental field is desirable, but will consider a BS in relevant field with suitable experience. Familiarity with southeastern habitats and desire for participation in a spectrum of project types important. Responsibilities include: organizing, collecting, and analyzing information/field data, performing all aspects of fieldwork (wetland delineations, assessments, surveys, monitoring etc.), report writing, wetland/stream/buffer restoration and mitigation planning, preparation of NEPA, SEPA, and Phase I documentation, and preparation/coordination of permit applications. Potential duties may include maintaining existing clients and prospecting for new business. Some travel required. Excellent communication and writing skills required. Benefits include:  health, vision, dental, life, STD, LTD, and competitive PTO.  To apply: send a cover letter, resume, and three references to czr...@czr-inc.com or 4709 College Acres Drive, Suite 2, Wilmington, NC 28403.

 

 

Please send any announcements (job opportunities, scholarships, travel awards, training, etc.) you wish to circulate on the SDAFS Listserv to kelsey....@ncwildlife.gov. SDAFS listserv emails will be sent every Friday, except for holidays or if there are no announcements.

 

Thanks,

Kelsey

 

Kelsey Roberts  // Piedmont Fisheries Research Coordinator

Inland Fisheries Division

 

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Office: 336-290-0052

kelsey....@ncwildlife.gov

 

www.ncwildlife.gov