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Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · Mar 3

Discounted early registration rates #2025SFS are available until March 16th. Don't miss this exciting meeting May 18-22 in San Juan, Puerto Rico!

To learn more and register visit our conference website: www.sfsannualmeeting.org

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Deb Finn @streambug.bsky.social · Jan 25

Phew. We’re on it!

Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social · Jan 24

Procrastinators rejoice! The deadline to submit abstracts for #2025SFS in San Juan, Puerto Rico is now 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 2nd.

For more information about the meeting and to submit your abstract visit: www.sfsannualmeeting.org

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Deb Finn @streambug.bsky.social · Jan 12

MO State research students Tanner, Brynn, and Tobi collecting data today from an intermittent stream in the Ozarks. They are psyched to be fellows this year in the Emerge/Instars program of SFS
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Missouri State students in an intermittent stream in winter

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Li Li 李黎 @lireactivewater.bsky.social · Jan 3

Happy new year!

Thrilled to announce Women Advancing River Research (WARR) 2025, featuring inspiring women on water research from around the world.

11 am, US eastern, 3rd Thursday every month.

Register: psu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Recordings 2021- 2024: www.cee.psu.edu/events/women...

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Deb Finn @streambug.bsky.social · Dec 31

Application reviews start next week for this fishy assistant professor job in the Ozarks! Please share if you haven’t already.
Happy new year!

Deb Finn @streambug.bsky.social · Dec 7

Hi Bluesky, I am happy and optimistic to be here! Anyone know a freshwater fisheries biologist into teaching who might want to come join me in the beautiful Ozark streams of SW Missouri?
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Assistant Professor of Freshwater Fisheries Biology
The Biology Department at Missouri State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in freshwater fisheries biology. The successful candidate will help address the Department’s need to teach and mentor a growing population of students interested in applied fisheries conservation and management.
Minimum requirements include PhD in a related area, peer-reviewed publications in fisheries biology and/or fish ecology, excellent communication skills, and strong support of MSU’s commitment to building a diverse and culturally competent educational environment.
Duties include: a) research in freshwater fisheries; b) teaching courses in ichthyology, fisheries, and one or more of fish ecology, wildlife management, or other area of expertise to total 9 contact hours per semester; c) advising graduate (Masters) and undergraduate students; and d) pursuit of external funding in support of research.
A letter of application that includes a statement of commitment to fostering inclusive excellence (https://www.missouristate.edu/InclusiveEngagement/Vision.htm), CV, statements of teaching and research experience and interests, names and contact information for 3 references, and copies of all university transcripts should be submitted online at: http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm.
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Application review begins 6 January 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is 11 August 2025. Direct queries to DFinn@MissouriState.edu.

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Jan Wieringa @janwieringa.bsky.social · Dec 6

Job alert!!
Two PhD positions on freeze-tolerance in insects. You will have to move to New Zealand, but it gives the opportunity to study (a.o.) wetas!!! They are so cool.....

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Deb Finn @streambug.bsky.social · Dec 7

Hi Bluesky, I am happy and optimistic to be here! Anyone know a freshwater fisheries biologist into teaching who might want to come join me in the beautiful Ozark streams of SW Missouri?
Please share/repost.

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