Job posting: Environmental Social Scientist, Field Museum

I’m pleased to share that the Field Museum's Keller Science Action Center is recruiting for an Environmental Social Scientist to join its Chicago Program.

We are seeking candidates who combine rigorous social science practice with a genuine commitment to conservation and community well-being. This role will lead community-engaged research and partnership development across the Chicago Wilderness region, including Chicago, Kankakee County, and Northwest Indiana. The position is offered on a three-year term with potential for renewal. 

For full position details and to submit an application, visit https://www.fieldmuseum.org/landing/careers and select “Environmental Social Scientist - Keller Science Action Center”. Candidates should submit a CV/resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin June 8, 2025 with applications accepted until the position is filled. 

Post-doctoral Associate in Socioecological Outcomes and Monitoring of Restoration in Dryland Ecosystems

We are seeking a postdoc who will work with an interdisciplinary team based at Penn State, and including collaborators at Duke, Minnesota, University of Witswatersrand, and LUANAR, and will focus on analyzing the socio-ecological impacts of ecosystem restoration in mosaic forest-grassland ecosystems and design appropriate monitoring frameworks, using a variety of data sources.

Full job announcement, including required and desired qualifications and how to apply here: 

https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Post-doctoral-Associate-in-Socioecological-Outcomes-and-Monitoring-of-Restoration-in-Dryland-Ecosystems_REQ_0000078390

EPA Environmental Economics research fellowship

EPA’s National Center for Environmental Economics is recruiting for a research fellowship open to new and recent graduates at the undergraduate or masters level:https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-OP-NCEE-2026-0001

 

The position is based in Washington, DC. We will review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested applicants to apply by June 2^nd.  

 

Heather Klemick, PhD

Acting Branch Chief, Benefits Assessment and Methods Development

National Center for Environmental Economics

US Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Fellowship in Protection and Restoration of Great Lakes Ecosystem Health

 

• Application deadline: May 29, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
• Apply here: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-REG5-GLNPO-2026-0002

NIU MPA program information sessions