The Crustacean Society

05/31/2026

🔬 Apprenticeship opportunity with The Marine Biological Association! 🦀

The Marine Biological Association is recruiting a Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) based in Plymouth, UK. This 18-month Apprenticeship offers the chance to develop practical laboratory and technical skills while supporting research focused on ocean health, marine ecosystems, and climate change.

You'll gain experience working with scientific equipment, laboratory procedures, and health and safety practices across a range of research laboratories. There may also be opportunities to assist with research aquarium work and occasional field activities at sea.

📍 Plymouth, UK
📅 18-month fixed-term
💰 Starting salary: £15,392 per annum
⏰ Full-time (37 hours per week)

Find out more and apply here: https://mymba.mba.ac.uk/job/laboratory-technician-apprentice-level-3.html

📸 Corbari L. (CC)

05/24/2026

❗️New Articles in the Journal of Crustacean Biology 🦞

Happy Sunday, everyone! Today we’re bringing you the latest articles added to the current issue of the Journal of Crustacean Biology (JCB) (Volume 46, Issue 2).

The newest additions include research on ecology, physiology, and reproductive biology. Happy reading!

Read the full articles here:
https://academic.oup.com/jcb/issue/46/2

📸 aneklass (CC)

05/17/2026

🦠 PhD Opportunity: Parasites of Native & Invasive Crustaceans 🦀🔬

The Institute of Parasitology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (Košice, Slovakia) is offering a PhD position focused on understanding the diversity and evolutionary relationships of parasites associated with native and invasive crustacean species across Central Europe. The project combines field sampling in natural environments with advanced molecular and laboratory techniques, providing strong interdisciplinary training in parasitology, biodiversity research, and ecology.

🦀 Applicants should have:
• A Master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, or a related Natural Sciences field
• Good command of English
• Motivation for both fieldwork and laboratory-based research

🦀 The position offers:
• A funded 4-year full-time PhD position
• Support through the Seal of Excellence SoE/2025/61/MSCA4Uk project
• Coverage of research costs, including sampling, laboratory work, and publication fees
• A monthly scholarship and structured doctoral training
• Opportunities for fieldwork, molecular research, and scientific publishing
• A collaborative international research environment

🗓 Deadline: 31 May 2026
📝 Entrance exams: 3 July 2026
📍 Start date: 1 September 2026 (Košice, Slovakia)

🔗 Apply and find out more:
https://www.uvlf.sk/informacie-pre-uchadzacov-o-doktorandske-studium
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/427077

📷 Hans Hillewaert (CC)

05/10/2026

🦞 Job Opportunity: Marine Biologist 🌊

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is currently looking for a Biological Technician / Marine Biologist to join their Marine Invasions Research Lab in Edgewater, Maryland!

This full time position involves:
🦐 Field based surveys of benthic invertebrate communities in Chesapeake Bay
🦐 Laboratory work including genetic and taxonomic identification
🦐 Data entry and QA/QC
🦐 Fieldwork on small vessels and travel during sampling seasons
🦐 Research focused on marine ecology, estuarine systems, and aquatic invasions

📍 Location: Edgewater, MD
💰 Salary: $46,610/year + benefits
📅 Application deadline: May 15, 2026

Applicants should include:
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Unofficial college transcript

To apply, email Laura Falsone at ([email protected]) with “Biological Technician - Marine Biologist (SERC)” as the subject line.

Find out more here: https://serc.si.edu/get-involved/job-opportunities/biological-technician-marine-biologist?utm_source=chatgpt.com

📸 Chan T. Y. & Lin C. W. (CC)

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

❗️ Recent updates in JCB Volume 46, Issue 2! 🦀

New articles have been added to the current issue of the Journal of Crustacean Biology (JCB) (Volume 46, Issue 2). The latest additions cover topics including aquaculture, behaviour, physiology, phylogeny, and taxonomy. Happy reading!

Read the full articles here:
https://academic.oup.com/jcb/issue/46/2

📸 Isabel Muñoz, José Enrique García Raso, Pere Abelló, José A. Cuesta (CC)

04/26/2026

🌊 Ocean Census 2025 Expedition Awards Now Open!🦞

Are you a taxonomist, biodiversity researcher, or community scientist eager to join a research vessel expedition? The Ocean Census Expedition Awards offer funding to help you take part in ongoing expeditions and contribute to the discovery of new marine species.

💰 Funding:
• Up to $7,000 USD per award

🦞 What can be funded?
• International travel to the vessel departure port
• Accommodation (up to 2 nights before and after)
• Required training (e.g., sea survival) or PPE
• Essential scientific equipment or consumables
• Shipping of equipment or samples

👩‍🔬 Who can apply?
• Anyone 18+, including community scientists
• Open to most nationalities

📅 Deadline:
Applications are open now and must be submitted by 12 May 2026 (17:00 BST).

🦞 Find full details and apply here:
https://oceancensus.org/expedition-awards/

📷 Michael Marmach (CC)

04/19/2026

🦀 New Articles in Journal of Crustacean Biology Volume 46 Issue 2 🦀

Stay up to date with the latest developments in crustacean science by exploring the newest articles added to the Journal of Crustacean Biology, Volume 46, Issue 2. This issue includes research on physiology, phylogeny, and taxonomy. We hope you will enjoy reading these latest contributions to the field.

Read the full articles here:
https://academic.oup.com/jcb/issue/46/2

📸 Hans Hillewaert (CC)

04/12/2026

🌍 Funding Opportunity for Young Researchers! 🌊

The MAB Young Scientists Awards from the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme offer grants of up to US$5,000 to support research on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources.

Apply by 7 May 2026 for a USD $5,000 award to support research on biodiversity, ecosystems, and sustainability.

📅 Application deadline: 7 May 2026
🎓 Eligibility: Researchers under 35 years old (see website for full criteria)

🔗 Find out more here:
https://oceandecade.org/news/applications-for-the-2026-mab-young-scientists-awards-now-open/

If you’re an early-career scientist working on sustainability, biodiversity, or marine systems, this could be a great opportunity to support your research and gain international recognition.

📷 Michael Marmach (CC)

04/05/2026

🌊 Species Discovery Awards – Applications Open! 🔬

Are you involved in discovering new marine species? The Ocean Census Species Discovery Awards support taxonomists, biodiversity researchers, and community scientists working to bring unknown marine life to light, particularly through legacy collections and “dark materials” (specimens stored in museums and research institutes but not yet analysed).

💰 Award: USD $5,000
📅 Deadline: 12:00 noon (BST), Thursday 30 April 2026

Funding can support, for example:
🔬 DNA sequencing & genetic analysis
🦀 Access to museum collections
🔬 Collaborative taxonomic research
🦀 Imaging, equipment & specimen preparation
🔬 Research travel and training

❓ Questions? Join a Q&A webinar on 8 or 20 April 2026!

🔗 Learn more and apply here:
https://oceancensus.org/species-discovery-awards/

📷 Hans Hillewaert