LAKEWATCH Data Manager, University of Florida
Join one of the nation’s largest volunteer science programs and help steward 30+ years of water quality data on thousands of Florida’s lakes, rivers, springs, and estuaries. You’ll be part of a team of 19 staff, students, and faculty, who work collaboratively to monitor and research freshwater ecosystems, within Florida and beyond. So, if you’re passionate about data, environmental monitoring, and community science, this is your chance to dive in with Florida LAKEWATCH! You can learn more about the program on our newly redesigned website: https://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/.
Interested applicants, apply by January 8 online: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537748/data-management-analyst-i! Please include a resume/CV, a list of references, and a cover letter. Any questions can be sent to the program director, Gretchen Lescord (lescord.g@ufl.edu). Please note this is an in-person position in Gainesville FL (remote work is not an available option) and the ideal start time would be Feb/March 2026.
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- Posted: December 18, 2025
- Job Type: Staff
- Application deadline (expired): 01/08/2026
- Organization: Florida LAKEWATCH
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area.
- How to apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537748/data-management-analyst-i
- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Web address: https://lakewatch.ifas.ufl.edu/
Contact Information
Gretchen Lescord
Florida LAKEWATCH, University of Florida
lescord.g@ufl.edu