Employer: Mountain Studies Institute

Location: Durango, CO or Silverton, CO

Application deadline: April 25, 2025

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Summary: 

Mountain Studies Institute (MSI) is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to become a research associate in MSI’s Water Team. This position will support the MSI water team’s applied research initiatives related to riparian and wetland restoration, the nexus between water resources and forestry management, watershed condition, and incorporating hydrologic science into broader efforts in landscape ecology, and watershed management. The position will support research and restoration projects in the San Juan Mountain region related to ecohydrological function, restoration efficacy, water quality, spatial analysis, benthic macroinvertebrate assessment, and ecosystem resiliency. The position will be split between programmatic work including field, lab, analysis, reporting duties, and assist in the development of new initiatives. The expectation is that this individual will be able to independently lead projects to completion with limited assistance from program directors.