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MS<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 PhD <\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Postdoc<\/a><\/h2>\n

<\/a>MS Positions<\/h2>\n

MS \/ PhD Graduate Assistantships available:<\/strong> The Simulation and Terrain-based River Elevation Advanced Mapping (STREAM) project<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:\u00a0 <\/strong>The student(s) working on this project will develop mapped floodplains in rural and low-population areas of Maine, where detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies have not yet been conducted. Gaps in flood hazard data limit the ability of state and local agencies to assess flood risk, plan mitigation strategies, and support emergency management. Student(s) will use high resolution elevation data and advanced modeling techniques to calculate 100-year floodplain surfaces, building upon previously successful approaches used in other New England watersheds. Community engagement and participatory research activities will include outreach, facilitation of community meetings, and a diversity of science communications. Projects are co-supervised by University of Maine Faculty in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology; the School of Food and Agriculture; and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The student(s) will also work closely with scientists at the USGS New England Water Science Center. Good communication skills are essential as the student will be responsible for frequent coordination and reporting.<\/p>\n

Qualifications and experience:<\/strong>\u00a0 For M.S. and Ph.D. applicants, a B.S. in biology, agricultural sciences, or equivalent is required. For Ph.D. students, an M.S. in similar fields is strongly preferred. Prior field and laboratory experience, and an interest in socio-ecological systems are essential. Must have a desire to contribute to a collaborative and supportive graduate student community. Prior experience in data management and GIS is desirable but not required.<\/p>\n

Compensation and benefits:<\/strong> Minimum $28,000 MS\/$31,333.33 PhD per year paid bi-weekly, minimum 65% of medical insurance premium for students and up to 50% for one dependent, minimum of 50% of dental insurance premium for students, and minimum of 13 credit hours of tuition. Funding is renewed annually, dependent upon funding availability and student performance. For Ph.D. students, 4 years of research assistantship is anticipated, for M.S. students, 2 years of research assistantship is anticipated.<\/p>\n

How to apply:<\/strong>\u00a0 Please send a cover letter, CV, transcripts, three references (names and contact only) via https:\/\/forms.gle\/D9KWzioit8TC9qV27<\/a>. Please title your submission documents using the following naming convention: \u201cLASTNAME_FILETYPE_STREAM\u201d, for example: \u201cSmith_coverletter_STREAM\u201d.<\/p>\n

Application deadline:<\/strong> September 30, 2026
\nNotification date:<\/strong> November 15, 2026
\nDesired position start date:<\/strong> January 19, 2027, or as arranged.
\nDegree options:<\/strong> One student will be co-advised by Drs. Rachel Schattman and Christina Murphy, the other will be advised by Drs. Noah Charney and Christina Murphy; there is flexibility to take a graduate degree in either Biology (with concentration in Ecology), Wildlife Ecology, Plant Soil and Environmental Sciences, or Ecology and Environmental Sciences. Preference for a program should be stated in applicants\u2019 cover letters.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0 Students will be based at the University of Maine, in Orono, a flagship R-1 institution and friendly community in the small and bike-able town of Orono, near the City of Bangor. The campus is surrounded by forests, bogs, rivers, and lakes set in the famous Hundred-Mile Wilderness of the Appalachian Trail and the spectacular coastline of Acadia National Park. Waterways, and hiking, biking and ski-trails on the campus doorstep provide opportunities for four seasons of outdoor recreation.<\/p>\n

Contact:<\/strong> Please direct questions to Rachel Schattman (rachel.schattman@maine.edu<\/a>) and Christina Murphy (christina.murphy@maine.edu<\/a>) with heading \u201cSTREAM Assistantship\u201d.<\/p>\n

Additional information:<\/strong> Assistantships cover 20\/hrs week; desktop computers will be provided for work; this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University of Maine System and UMGWU\u2011UAW. Additional information available at: https:\/\/umaine-gradworkers.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Employment nondiscrimination statement:<\/strong> In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/p>\n

Links:<\/strong> https:\/\/umaine.edu\/wle\/<\/a>, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/foodandagriculture\/<\/a>, https:\/\/sbe.umaine.edu<\/a>, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mainecoopunit\/<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/umaine.edu\/graduate\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>PhD Positions<\/h2>\n

See above.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Postdoc Positions<\/h2>\n

None at this time.<\/p>\n

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Updated 9\/10\/2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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