Mendenhall Program: Ecology-related opportunities
Mendenhall opportunities associated with ecology and ecosystems are now available! Please see individual opportunity information for closing dates.
It is anticipated that these positions will start no later than March 2024. The person selected must have all PhD requirements completed and MUST submit proof of completion prior to receiving an official start date. Exceptions may be made for a later start date on a case-by-case basis.
Please send general inquiries to the Mendenhall Program email box: mendenhall@usgs.gov
23-29. Social indicators for drought vulnerability on public lands in the western United States
This opportunity addresses social dimensions of drought vulnerability on public lands in the western United States. We are seeking candidates with experience working with agency partners to meet real-world needs while advancing social science theory. This fellow will work within a larger interdisciplinary team to identify and integrate key social indicators into assessment of watershed conditions.
23-10. Changes in the quality of groundwater used for drinking water supply in California
Assess groundwater quality in aquifers used for drinking water supplies in California and investigate hydrologic and geochemical processes driving changes in water quality and availability at groundwater basin, watershed, and statewide scales.