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10/12/2026

Job Opportunity: Research Scientist in Marine Sensing and High Frequency Monitoring 🌊

Minnesota Sea Grant is accepting applications for a research scientist to lead key initiatives in our marine technology program in Duluth.

This leadership role advances large-lake monitoring on Lake Superior. The position directs field and laboratory activities, leveraging weather, maritime, and environmental data to deepen understanding of lake dynamics and support community safety.

📍 Location: Duluth, Minnesota
💰 Compensation: $67,228.48 – $80,000.00
💼 Position Type: Full-time (1 year, with potential extension dependent on funding)
🆔 Job ID: 376448 (Job Code: 9791RS)

Key focus areas:
• Direct marine technology operations and coordinate sensor buoy network deployments.
• Manage high-frequency dataset analysis, QA/QC, and IoT sensor integration.
• Collaborate with MNSG extension teams to connect technical research with education, outreach, and workforce development.

Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree + 6 years relevant experience OR an advanced degree + 4 years experience (or an advanced degree with 1+ year research training).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in limnology, marine science, coastal engineering, or related field; experience with marine sensors, continuous monitoring, and time-series analysis.

👉 Learn more and apply:
Learn about the job: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-26-res-sci
External applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/376448
Internal applicants: https://hr/myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/376448

Please submit a cover letter detailing how your background fits the position, along with your resume or CV!

10/07/2026

🌊 Call for Hosts: 2027-28 Science and Policy Fellowship 🌊

Are you a state, municipal, county, tribal, or legislative agency in Minnesota looking for high-level expertise in water science and policy?

The Minnesota Sea Grant College Program is looking for host organizations to pair with recent graduate students for a full-time, one-year paid placement (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028). Help develop Minnesota’s future water workforce while advancing your agency’s key initiatives!

Key details for prospective hosts:
• Informational webinar: October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT
• Application deadline: November 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT via eSeaGrant
• Cost: Competitive funding is available to cover up to half of the total $65,250 host cost.

Learn more about host responsibilities, webinar registration, and how to apply today: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-scipol-hosts

Have questions? Contact Fellowship Coordinator Alex Frie at [email protected].

10/02/2026

We’re hiring! 🌊 Join the Minnesota Sea Grant team as a research scientist in marine sensing and high-frequency monitoring based in Duluth, Minnesota!

In this role, you’ll lead field and laboratory work deploying sensor buoys in , managing high-frequency environmental data, and collaborating with our extension staff to translate science into real-world solutions that support community safety and Lake Superior stewardship.

📍 Location: Duluth, MN (University of Minnesota Duluth campus)
💰 Salary Range: $67,228.48 – $80,000.00
⏳ Term: Full-time (1 year, potential extension based on funding)
📅 Position open until filled

Ready to work with North America's largest lake? Learn more and apply online today!

🔗 External Applicants: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/376448
🔗 Internal Applicants: https://hr/myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/376448
📌 Learn more about the position: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-26-res-sci

09/30/2026

How do environmental variables and exposure pathways influence PFAS bioaccumulation across aquatic food webs—and what does field data tell us about actual ecological risk?

Join Minnesota Sea Grant and the Freshwater Folk community on Wednesday, October 7 for an engaging research presentation by Dr. Xiaoyan Yun, senior environmental scientist at the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI).

Yun will share findings from multi-scale studies evaluating PFAS bioaccumulation across trophic levels and share field-measured evaluations from four PFAS-impacted stream communities.

If you’re engaged in freshwater research, environmental regulation, water quality monitoring, or resource management in the Duluth-Superior basin, this monthly gathering is your place to build connections and stay on the cutting edge of local aquatic science!

📅 When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
📍 Where: Duluth EPA Lab (Ontonagon Room | 6201 Congdon Blvd) or Virtual via Zoom

⏰ Schedule:
• 11:30 a.m. – Lunch & professional networking (In-person: sandwiches provided!)
• 12:00 p.m. – Attendee announcements & seminar (In-person & online)
• 12:50 p.m. – Moderated Q&A / discussion
• 1:00 p.m. – Adjourn

Free to attend! Registration required for both in-person and virtual attendees.

Reserve your spot: https://z.umn.edu/tpff-pfas-bioaccumulation

09/25/2026

⚓ Happy World Maritime Day! 🚢

Many people don't realize just how significant shipping is. If the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region were its own country, it would be the third-largest economy in the world! At the heart of it is the Port of Duluth-Superior, the largest tonnage port on the Great Lakes, handling nearly 33 million tons of cargo a year and supporting almost 8,000 local jobs.

From tackling aging infrastructure and harbor dredging to building the next generation of the maritime workforce, Minnesota Sea Grant's Great Lakes Transportation Program works to boost public awareness and tackle the industry's biggest challenges.

Dive into our Great Lakes Transportation Program to explore the powerhouse economy in our backyard: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg_transport

09/24/2026

Ever felt a sudden cold chill near the bottom of a lake in the summer, or spotted a patch of ice that never seems to freeze in the winter? 🧊💧 That’s groundwater at work!

While groundwater and surface water are often treated as separate systems, they are deeply connected. Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant for the next installment of the Practical Water Wisdom webinar series on October 2!

Dr. Crystal Ng, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, will explain how scientists detect and measure these hidden water exchanges—and why they matter for the water quality and quantity of our lakes and aquifers.

🗓️ Free and open to the public! Registration is required.

🔗 Register now: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-pww-groundwater

09/22/2026

📬 Postcard from the field: Uncovering Minnesota’s lake life after hours! 🔦🚤

Even at night, Minnesota's lakes are getting noisier and brighter. While we know daytime boating disrupts sport fish, little is known about how this 24/7 sensory overload affects nocturnal species like Yellow Bullhead catfish.

Supported by a Minnesota Sea Grant 2026 Fast-Track Grant, researchers Dr. Trevor Keyler and student Ethan Koehler from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (CSB SJU Biology Department) are out on the water after dark. By setting up underwater cameras, speakers, and lights in a quiet reference lake, they’re studying how light and noise pollution impact fish feeding habits, helping protect the lake food webs that sustain our fisheries.

📍 Learn more about the project: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-yellow-bullhead

📷 Photo: Principal investigator Dr. Trevor Keyler and student Ethan Koehler set up field equipment, and a Yellow Bullhead research participant. Photo credit: Tom Morris.

09/21/2026

Ready to level up your aquaculture career? Applications are officially open for the 2027 Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy, co-hosted by Minnesota Sea Grant and Texas Sea Grant! 🌊🐟

This national professional development program is designed for early- and mid-career professionals working across freshwater and marine aquaculture, including extension, research, communication, education, and production. If you work at a Sea Grant or land grant program, federal agency, or minority-serving institution, this opportunity is for you!

The academy combines virtual training with two immersive, in-person sessions exploring Great Lakes and Gulf Coast aquaculture systems:
🐟️ May 3–6, 2027 | St. Paul & Duluth, MN
🐟️ Oct. 4–7, 2027 | Bay City, TX

Develop aquaculture leadership, extension, and communication skills while networking with experts across the nation!

Apply by Oct. 30, 2026: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-ala-app

09/17/2026

Ever held the key to solving Minnesota’s baitfish shortage right in the palm of your hand? 🖐️🐟

Golden Shiners are in high demand for Walleye and Pike anglers, but MN faces an annual shortage of 80,000 pounds. To help fill the gap, Minnesota Sea Grant and partners published a new guide exploring four Golden Shiner aquaculture strategies, from indoor systems to outdoor ponds.

Interested in a potential workshop to dive into system designs, feeding regimes, and lessons learned?

Fill out our contact form so we can gauge interest and send updates if a workshop is scheduled: https://z.umn.edu/mnsg-gos-interest

09/15/2026

Crisp temps, changing leaves, and running fish: autumn angling is officially here!🍂 🎣

Whether you're hitting your favorite local spot along the to chase and salmon, or heading out to Wisconsin’s Brule River, now is the perfect time to brush up on your fish ID with a free decal from Minnesota Sea Grant.

Available to download digitally or pick up a waterproof decal for easy reference on the water.

🔗 https://z.umn.edu/MNSG-Steelhead-Salmon

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