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Job Feb 22 Field technician jobs at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is looking to fill 3
temporary, full-time Field Technician positions:
Forest Ecology Technician (May 20 – October 25, 2019):
Technician will primarily work on forest research projects, including
identifying, tagging, and measuring over story and understory trees
and ground-layer vegetation. Additional duties and projects include
monitoring of planted seedlings and seeds within a climate
adaptation experiment, plant phenology monitoring, citizen science
and Earthwatch projects, data entry and management, and
temperature logger data collection and management.
General Ecology Technician (June 3 – November 1, 2019):
Technician will work on all aspects of a wide variety of projects
including intertidal research, bird surveys, citizen science with
Earthwatch, and forest sampling. Duties include preparing for
fieldwork and collecting field data, data entry and management, and
sensor deployment and management.
Citizen Science Technician (June 3 – November 8, 2019):
Technician will work with science staff and Earthwatch volunteers.
Technician will lead groups of Earthwatch volunteers in safe and
scientifically rigorous field data collection on upland and intertidal
biodiversity research.
Application deadline: February 22, 2019.
Full description and application information go
to: https://www.schoodicinstitute.org/about/employment-opportuniti
Job Feb 19 Summer Employment Opportunity! Come work
among the Giant Sequoias!
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station (USGS) is currently searching for people interested in summer 2019 Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology. Pay: GG-5 (approx. $16.00/hour) Location: Three Rivers, California
Duties: Measure forest demographics, including measuring trees and seedlings and determining cause of death. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research, identifying
Sierran trees, and forest pathology. Up to 6 positions will be filled. Positions are full-time, start in approximately mid-May, and will last 4-5 months.
Must be a US Citizen in order to qualify. Also need bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Some field work experience required. Want people with some biological coursework and experience, an interest in forest or field ecology, who want to work outdoors, and who like to work in small teams and have strong interpersonal skills. Housing available for rent. If interested: e:mail a cover letter, resume, list of references, and unofficial transcripts to: Anne Pfaff at [email protected]
To be considered, please send information by February 19, 2019. **Extending the date because we haven't received many applications**
For more information, call Anne at (559) 565-3172 or e:mail at [email protected].
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Anne Pfaff
Ecologist
USGS Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station
47050 Generals Highway #4
Three Rivers, California 93271
(559) 565-3172
(559) 565-3177 (fax)
REU March 1 Undergrads! Are you interested in sustainable agriculture? Want to explore
how farmers make decisions about sustainable management? Or how crop
diversity and tillage affect soil health? We are offering two paid summer
research internships to explore these topics. One position is based in East
Lansing, MI and one in Wooster, OH. Applications are due March 1. More
info at: https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/get-involved/job-openings/
These Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) projects are funded
by the National Science Foundation’s Kellogg Biological Station Long-
term Ecological Research (KBS LTER) program. Students who may not
have research opportunities at their college or university and under-
represented minority students are encouraged to apply. Please note,
students must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
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Julie E. Doll, Ph.D.
Education & Outreach Specialist
Agriculture & Ecology
Kellogg Biological Station Long-term Ecological Research Program
Michigan State University
www.lter.kbs.msu.edu
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KBS.LTER
@KBSLTER
269-671-2266 (office)
Graduate position
March 1 MSc Position on Climate Change, Phenotypic Mismatch and Community
Turnover (UW-Madison)
We are seeking an outstanding student to advance our long-term research
program studying a community of Wisconsin vertebrates to study the
impacts of climate change on winter specialists – snowshoe hares,
porcupines, ruffed grouse. The student’s thesis will involve collecting
data in the field and from museums, and analyzing photographs and
demographic datasets. The assistantship will begin in the fall of 2019. The
student will be advised by Dr. Jonathan Pauli
(http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/pauli/) and work closely with Drs. Benjamin
Zuckerberg (http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/zuckerberg/) and M. Zachariah
Peery (http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/).
Applicants must have a BS degree in biology, ecology, forestry, wildlife,
or other related discipline. A working knowledge of population ecology
and statistics are sought, and experience in the field and laboratory, are
required. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are
essential.
Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the position will remain
open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by 1 March,
2018 are guaranteed full consideration. The University of Wisconsin-
Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote
excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to
apply. The position is open to both US citizen and international candidates.
The project includes an annual stipend, plus tuition remission and health
care benefits. We envision a start date of September 2019, but an earlier
start date may be possible.
UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation
biology, remote sensing and geography. The university ranks consistently
among the top research universities in the United States. Total student
enrollment is 43,000 of which approximately 12,000 are graduate and
professional students, and there are over 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison is an
exciting place to learn and conduct research! The city of Madison ranks as
one of the most attractive places in the U.S. to live and work. For
information about campus and city, please see http://www.wisc.edu/about/.
To apply, please submit your application here:
https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BxfN5m3rHaYtMh
Please note that submitting an application includes filling out a small
survey (< 15 minutes), uploading a cover letter summarizing research
interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts or
summary of relevant coursework (both undergraduate and graduate).
After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top
candidates.
If you have any problems with the application, please email
Job ? Job Opportunity - Entry-level plant ecologist / botanist
We have an immediate opening in our Los Gatos office for a full-
time, entry-level plant ecologist / botanist. This person will conduct
field studies, including plant community mapping, rare plant surveys,
and wetland assessments and delineations, and will prepare a variety
of reports/technical studies, including biological resource reports, and
natural resource management plans. Entry-level plant ecologists /
botanists also act as a regulatory permit technician, and spend a
substantial amount of time preparing resource agency permit
applications packages for permitting under the Clean Water Act, State
Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act, State Fish and Game
Code, and McAteer-Petris Act.
Required qualifications:
Academic background in with emphasis in botany and plant
ecology
Experience in some or most of the following areas: plant
identification, quantitative field surveys, plant
community/association mapping, wetland delineation,
environmental impact analysis, permit preparation, Trimble
GeoXT/XH, and general GIS, Google Earth, and/or ArcMap
Demonstrable technical writing ability
Good organizational and data handling skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel throughout California and beyond
Interest in and willingness to learn about and build familiarity
with environmental law and regulations
Willingness to learn how to read engineering drawings and
learn common construction practices so that a project’s effects
on sensitive species and habitats can be accurately determined
Candidates with an M.S. or a Ph.D. are preferred, as will those with a
B.S. and direct relevant experience.
Additional qualifications:
Valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or
multiple minor violations
Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late
nights, weekends)
Ability and willingness to work in harsh and rapidly changing
environments, work in all types of weather conditions,
walking over varied terrain, bending, lifting, and
carrying upwards of 50 pounds, and otherwise maintain good
physical condition
Willingness to work at other times in a sedentary office
environment preparing reports and permit application
packages.
Familiarity with best practices for field safety and low impact
principles
Prior experience in the following areas a plus:
California flora
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Regulatory agency permitting
Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan
40-hour wetland delineation course or equivalent experience
Range management
About H. T. Harvey & Associates:
H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based
near San Jose, California, with six offices in California and Hawaii.
Our core areas of expertise are restoration ecology, landscape
architecture, plant ecology, wildlife ecology, fish and aquatic
ecology, and ecological research. Our work is on projects that
involve wildlife habitat; threatened and endangered plant, animal,
and fish species; habitat restoration and native landscape design;
habitat conservation plans; renewable energy facilities; and more.
We cultivate excellence in our staff and our work in pursuit of our
mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’
complex natural resource challenges.
Our employment package includes a competitive salary, medical, dental,
and life insurance, as well as a 401K with generous employer match.
H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and minorities, disabled and Veterans are strongly
encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should respond by submitting a cover letter,
resume, and references through this link:
https://www.harveyecology.com/entry-level-plant-ecologist-botanist
Graduate Position
March 15
MSc opportunity on sensorial ecology and evolution in lizards A MSc student research position is available to start Fall 2019 in the lab of Dr. Ylenia Chiari at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. We seek a highly motivated prospective graduate student with an interest in physiology, behavioral and sensorial ecology to investigate the function of color and color patterns in lizards. The Chiari Lab (www.yleniachiari.it) uses integrative approaches from molecular biology to behavior to computational modeling to study the causes and consequences of morphological variation in reptiles. Successful candidates will have at least some previous research experience and a strong interest in evolutionary biology. Some background or experience in field work and in handling reptiles in captivity is encouraged, but not required. Application from traditionally underrepresented groups is encouraged. Deadline for admission to the MSc program in Biology is March 15 2019. https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/systems-biology/biology-ms/ Full support will be provided through a teaching assistantship. However, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for graduate fellowships during his/her MSc. There is the potential to extend this project as a PhD student if interested. George Mason is located in the exciting Washington D.C. area and is one of the fasted growing universities in the US. Students can take advantage of the strong inter-connectivity between George Mason and the Smithsonian and other Government and Non-Profit Institutions.
Prospective students should send a short description of their research interests and past research experience along with a resume or CV (including the names of three people who could serve as a reference on your behalf) to [email protected]. Selection of candidates will begin immediately, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the end of February.
Internship Ongoing Field Ecology Internships available We have several positions available at our research project:
B4Warmed Overview:
Northern Minnesota is a focal point of potential climate warming impacts
because it sits at the transition between boreal and temperate forest
biomes. B4WARMED (Boreal Forest Warming at an Ecotone in Danger)
is a unique manipulative experiment that warms plants and soil in the field
to examine tree seedling and germinant response to warming with respect
to physiology, phenology, growth, and survival. For more information:
https://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/research/climate-change
Position overview:
We seek independent and mature undergraduate or newly graduated
students with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental
science, forestry, or a related field for paid field research internships
($11/hr). Openings start in the middle/end of March and go until the end of
November. Start dates for the openings are flexible and up for negotiation.
On average an internship lasts about 4 months. Typical work days are
eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require early
morning, evening, or weekend work. A valid driver’s license is
required. Personal vehicles helpful but not required. Successful hires will
work through variety of tasks with primary focus on tree biometric,
ecophysiological and ecological measurements and data collections in the
field with occasional site maintenance, laboratory work and treatment
implementation. The intern will work in an individual and team setting.
Consequently, a maturity to work autonomously often with long hours is
required.
Responsibilities:
• Work independently to collect biotic and abiotic data in field and
laboratory settings in accordance with established protocols
• Measure plant growth, physiology, and phenology
• Measure soil characteristics and processes
• Data entry using Excel and Google drive
• Implement rainfall reduction treatment
• Routine maintenance of field sites, field instruments, and research
equipment, including a Licor 6400xt.
• Lab work includes data entry, biomass assessments and leaf area
analysis
• Aiding principle investigators and graduate students as needed.
Desired qualifications: 1) Eagerness to work hard in an outdoor setting. 2)
Capacity to collect data following established protocols. 3) Familiarity
with plant and tree species of northern Minnesota. 4) Willingness to work
well and play well with others and live in remote area with others and/or
alone. 5) Curiosity and passion for the natural world. 6) Flexibility to
adapt to a frequently changing schedule. 7) Demonstrated ability to work
under changing weather conditions with large swarms of insects.
Research sites:
Field work will be split between research sites at the Cloquet Forestry
Center in Cloquet, MN (http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/) and the Hubachek
Wilderness Research Center
(https://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/facilities/hubachek) near Ely, MN. Both
research sites are in beautiful forested settings and provide access to the
natural areas of northern Minnesota including the Boundary Waters Canoe
Area Wilderness. An individual’s home base will be at either of these
locations, though travel between sites will be required depending on
project needs. University vehicles are used for such travel. On-site housing
with furnishing and a kitchen will be available for a small fee.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed as they come and potential candidates will
be contacted for a phone interview. Please send cover letter (including
available working dates), one-page resume, and contact information for
two references electronically to:
Artur Stefanski
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
St Paul, MN 55108 USA
Highest priority will be given to those who will be able to start at the end
of March or beginning of April.
Internship Feb 15 Smithsonian Coast-to-Coast Science Writing Internship
Deadline: Feb 15, 2019
Desired Start Date: Between May 6 and June 10
Duration: 18 weeks (May/June through September/October 2019)
Description: Gain hands-on experience with environmental
communication on both sides of the United States!
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is
seeking an intern to work for 18 weeks, from summer through
mid-autumn, covering the work of SERC scientists in Maryland
and California. The intern will start at SERC’s Chesapeake Bay
headquarters in Edgewater, Md., receiving training in SERC
science communications. After six weeks, the intern will travel to
San Francisco Bay to cover the work of SERC marine biologists in
California for the remaining 12 weeks. Travel funds from
Maryland to California are included. This internship is open to
current undergraduate and master's students, and recent
graduates up to one year after graduation.
Part I: Chesapeake Bay (SERC-East)
The intern will spend the first six weeks at SERC’s headquarters
in Edgewater, Md. Here, the intern will interview SERC scientists
and other sources in the field and the lab and write about their
work. This first part of the internship will introduce the intern to
the main features of SERC science communications: writing
articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, preparing posts for SERC’s
social media and assisting with the production of SERC’s
quarterly newsletter On The Edge, under the mentorship of SERC
science writer Kristen Minogue.
Part II: San Francisco Bay (SERC-West)
For the final 12 weeks, the intern will work in Tiburon, Calif.,
with the West Coast section of SERC’s Marine Invasions Research
Lab. SERC’s West Coast branch (a.k.a. “SERC-West”) is hosted
at the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a marine field station at
San Francisco State University's Romberg Tiburon Campus. The
marine biologists of SERC-West work in San Francisco Bay and
along the Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster
restoration and other critical conservation issues. The intern will
write about SERC’s West Coast scientists and pitch stories to
California media. While in California, the intern will work under
the onsite supervision of ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond
regularly with Kristen Minogue via video conferencing.
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume with references (name,
title and contact information) and unofficial transcript(s) to
Kristen Minogue at [email protected] by 11:59 Pacific
Time February 15, 2019. One to three published or unpublished
writing samples explaining science for general readers are also
essential for the application to be considered. Length of all writing samples should not be more than 10 pages.
Questions? Contact Kristen Minogue at
Job Feb 18 Research Greenhouse Manager - Northern Arizona University The Greenhouse Manager is responsible for all aspects of the continued
operation of the Research Greenhouse Complex (RGC). This includes
maintaining and operating the facility to ensure safety and project
integrity; management of finances and personnel; support for research
project design and implementation; and management of some campus
landscaping projects such as the NAU Arboretum.
The manager is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of research
greenhouse plants including monitoring growth chambers, environmental
controls, pest control and plant propagation for collection and research.
Responsibility for greenhouse plant care and maintenance, including
weekends/holidays.
Job Description
-Supervision of Horticulturalist and coordination of temporary and student
workers and volunteers.
-Acts as a collaborator with faculty across campus on plant-related
research.
-Assesses the need for capital equipment/improvements, supplies and
services; takes appropriate
action within budgetary parameters.
-Develop and implement yearly budgets and purchases (in consultation
with supervisor). Track and
submit NAU P-Card transaction cycle logs. Participate actively in service
center rate-setting and
evaluation process. Responsible for all finances of the RGC, including
state subsidies, local funds,
NAU Foundation gift funds, and sponsored project funds. Responsible for
billing departments for
research projects; grant proposal writing, and sponsored project
management.
-Assist in plant propagation for restoration and research projects, including
working with student
and faculty researchers on project design, and occasional travel to field
locations as needed.
-Coordinate and conduct plant production for small and large scale
restoration projects, including
development of new propagation techniques, written reports of findings
(as needed), rate-setting and
service center oversight, and invoicing.
-Must be able to respond to emergency alarms in a timely manner
-Work schedule may include weekends and holidays
-NAU is currently engaged in an Organizational Growth and Effectiveness
Initiative, which focuses on
positioning the University for future success of its operational
practices. As a result, some
aspects of this position may be subject to change, such as, but not limited
to: duties, titles,
reporting structure, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, biology, or botany
with 2-4 years of experience in
greenhouse operations and management or equivalent combination of
education/experience
-Experience with greenhouse control systems, with the ability to operate,
maintain, and perform basic
repairs
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in project and budget management
-Experience in collaborative plant-based research or service projects.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Maintain a thorough understanding of the climate control systems and
other infrastructure,
Integrated Pest Management, greenhouse best practices, workplace safety
issues and policy,
supervisory skills, and building security.
-Working knowledge of Plant Growth Chambers and operations
-Must be able to do heavy lifting
-Must be self-starter with good supervisory skills
-Working knowledge of insect and disease control methods, current or
prior certification for
application of pesticides preferred
-Effective communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain
effective communications
and working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general
public
Application Deadline - February 18, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.
Application and additional information can be found here:
https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/current-job-openings/
REU Feb 15 The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is now accepting applications
for the 2019 undergraduate research program. Go to www.rmbl.org and
follow the link for 'students'.
Each year the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) matches
approximately 40 students with mentors from around the world. Students
have opportunities to work on a wide array of ecological and evolutionary
field projects. Additionally, students have the opportunity to supplement
their research project with additional training in Rocky Mountain
ecosystem ecology or wildlife biology. RMBL provides REU funding for
approximately 10 students. RMBL also makes available additional
scholarships. Consequently financial need should not preclude students
from applying.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students thinking about a career in the
sciences. RMBL is located in Gothic, Colorado, a stunningly beautiful
location in the Rockies. Because we host more than 100 graduate students
and senior scientists, undergraduates have an opportunity to learn about
graduate programs from around the world. Many undergraduates end up
as co-authors on scientific papers and start building professional networks
that foster their career across a lifetime. We have had many
undergraduates turn their summer research into a senior thesis project,
even though they have not necessarily had someone from their school
present at RMBL during the summer.
Our program does fill. We encourage strongly motivated applicants,
including applicants who need financial support, to submit their online
application by Feb. 15 for REU applicants and by March 1 for RMBL
Scholarships. Students can apply for both sources of funds with one
application.
Job ASAP Lead Research Technician, Temperate old-growth forest dynamics Position Overview: The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological
Sciences at Marquette University is currently looking to hire a lead
research technician with experience in forest survey techniques to address
questions related to the maintenance of plant species diversity in old-
growth forest along a 1,300 m elevational gradient in the Western Cascade
Mountains of Oregon. The work will occur at the H. J. Andrews
Experimental Forest (https://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/), an NSF
Long-tern Ecological Research (LTER) site that is located roughly 45
minutes east of Eugene, Oregon. The area is known for its recreational
opportunities including hiking and backpacking, for its scenic volcanoes,
and the Three Sisters Wilderness. Pay will be commensurate with
experience, and apartment-style housing at the H. J. Andrews Forest field
station will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities: Leading small crews of research technicians
in a forest setting. Mapping and measuring trees, plants, seedlings and
other forest ecology techniques. Using GPS, laser rangefinders, and other
forest survey equipment. Work outside in a beautiful location.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a university degree
in appropriate area of biology. Must have previous experience working
and/or supervising field crews in an outdoor setting, measuring ecological
processes and patterns. Enthusiasm is a must.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Growing tree seedlings in a
shadehouse setting is a plus, but not required for this position.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications for this position must
be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting
system (http://employment.marquette.edu/postings/11060). Please attach a
cover letter and resume, as well as the names and contact information for
two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all
positions are filled. Please apply as soon as possible, and email Dr. Joe
LaManna (joseph.lamanna<at>marquette.edu) with any questions. Thank
you!
Job Feb 19 Wilderness Fuels Reduction Job Opportunities The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment seeks qualified individuals to fill the positions of Fuels Specialist and Crew Member (5) to contribute to fuels reduction activities within a designated wilderness area in a National Park unit. Qualified individuals with an interest in active management of forested landscapes for ecosystem resilience, wilderness land management, and/or the use of fire as a tool to promote ecosystem health, are encouraged to apply. Weather permitting, the incumbents will spend five months performing fuels reduction work in Lassen Volcanic National Park (LVNP) to promote future prescribed and/or managed fire activities. Review of applications will begin February 19, 2019.
For more information and complete job descriptions, please visit: https://www.sierrainstitute.us/about/jobs/ or email [email protected]
Internship Feb 22 The Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is
now accepting applications for its 2019 Odum Internship in Field Ecology.
This eight-week program pairs students with the Preserve’s Senior
Research Fellow for original research in field ecology. Interns will also
have the opportunity to share their knowledge with students in the
Preserve's summer education program while gaining valuable education
experience. This is an unpaid internship, though housing is
provided. Those wishing to earn college credit for the internship must
make arrangements with their college or university.
The Huyck Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation,
education, research, and recreation. As one of the oldest biological
research stations in the United States, the Preserve has supported research
continuously since 1938. Further information on the E.N. Huyck Preserve
and Biological Research Station can be found at
http://www.huyckpreserve.org/.
To learn more about the internship and to apply please visit
http://www.huyckpreserve.org/odum-internship.html.
The deadline for applications is Friday, February 22, 2019. Please address
inquiries about the internship to Anne Rhoads, Ph.D., Director of
Conservation and Education, at [email protected].
Job Ongoing Research Assistant, Temperate old-growth forest dynamics Position Overview: The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological
Sciences at Marquette University is currently looking to hire 6-7
enthusiastic research technicians with experience in forest survey
techniques to address questions related to the maintenance of plant species
diversity in old-growth forest along a 1,300 m elevational gradient in the
Western Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The work will occur at the H. J.
Andrews Experimental Forest (https://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/), an
NSF Long-tern Ecological Research (LTER) site that is located roughly 45
minutes east of Eugene, Oregon. The area is known for its recreational
opportunities including hiking and backpacking, for its scenic volcanoes,
and the Three Sisters Wilderness. Pay will be commensurate with
experience, and apartment-style housing at the H. J. Andrews Forest field
station will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities: Mapping and measuring trees, plants,
seedlings and other forest ecology techniques. Using GPS, laser
rangefinders, and other forest survey equipment. Work outside in a
beautiful location.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a university degree
in appropriate area of biology. Previous experience working in an outdoor
setting, measuring ecological processes and patterns. Enthusiasm is a
must.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Growing tree seedlings in a
shadehouse setting or experience leading a small crew in the field are a
plus, but not required for this position.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications for this position must
be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting
system (http://employment.marquette.edu/postings/11051). Please attach a
cover letter and resume, as well as the names and contact information for
two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all
positions are filled. Please apply as soon as possible, and email Dr. Joe
LaManna (joseph.lamanna<at>marquette.edu) with any questions. Thank
you!
Job Feb 15 Temporary Amphibian/eDNA Technician Positions (2)
U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
In collaboration with U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research
Station and Oregon State University
We have an upcoming employment opportunity for 2 technicians to assist
with an environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling project in the U.S. Pacific
Northwest to quantify the presence and distribution of two torrent
salamander species (Rhyacotriton cascadae and R. kezeri) in support of
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s ESA-listing decisions. The successful
candidate will conduct eDNA sampling and amphibian visual encounter
surveys in headwater streams throughout the Coast Range and western
slope of the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon and Washington. The
position will require operation of 4WD vehicles and hiking to access
remote backcountry sites using GPS and compass navigational devices.
This position will be through USGS Student Contracting, therefore the
applicants must be either students, or within 1 year post graduation (degree
obtained no earlier than spring 2018).
Ideally a successful candidate would have the following required
qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, wildlife science, fisheries
science, or related science-based field (or approaching completion of
BA/BS)
- Highly experienced hiking and navigating off trail in rugged
mountain terrain for up to 12 miles per day carrying up to 40lb pack
- Prior experience as a biological technician working in aquatic
systems
- Comfortable working long, variable hours in the field in inclement
weather conditions, particularly spring mountain conditions (i.e., variable
precipitation and cold temperatures)
- Trained, experienced, and comfortable working safely in bear
country
- Able to work independently in the field with little supervision and
alongside others as a team member
Additional preferred qualifications and experience:
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
- Prior experience working with amphibians
- Prior experience working in mountain environments
- Prior experience working in coldwater rivers and/or streams
- Prior experience collecting aquatic eDNA samples and/or experience
in a genetics lab
- Identification skills of aquatic amphibian species of the Pacific
Northwest, particularly salamanders
- Experience driving 4WD vehicles on off-road terrain
This position will be based in Corvallis, Oregon; relocation expenses and
housing in Corvallis are not provided. The position may require occasional
overnight camping in the field. The successful candidate will be hired
through the U.S. Geological Survey and will be required to complete
wilderness first aid training if not already certified. A valid US driver’s
license, clean driving record, and the ability to work in the US are required
for this position.
Anticipated start date: April 1, 2019
Anticipated end date: July 2019
Salary: $17.21 per hour*
*This position does not include benefits (i.e., health insurance) or tax
withholdings. A miscellaneous 10-99 IRS form will be provided and we
recommend withholding ~20% of your paycheck for taxes.
If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume, statement of
interest, and contact information for 3 professional references no later than
February 15, 2019. Encrypted material can be sent to lthurman[at]usgs.gov
with subject line “Torrent Technician†. Please do not use Gmail’s
encryption option, it is not accepted by our email services. If unable to
send encrypted, please fax to USGS NOROCK (fax #: 406-994-7525) with
“ATTN: Lindsey Thurman†indicated on the front page. Include your
graduation date in the cover letter.
Please direct questions to:
Dr. Lindsey Thurman
USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
lthurman[at]usgs.gov
+1 (406) 994-7833
REU Feb 15 Summer 2019 undergraduate research assistant position
Ecology of plant-insect interactions
Wetzel Lab, Department of Entomology, MSU (Kellogg Biological Station)
The Wetzel Lab at Michigan State University is looking for undergraduate research assistants to join our summer field research program. We study the ecology of plants and insects. Assistants could work on one or both of our two main projects, depending on interest: • Project 1: How do heat waves, associated with climate change, influence the ecology of monarch butterflies and their milkweed host-plants?
• Project 2: How does plant biodiversity influence insect pests and their interactions with insect predators on farms? Can plant biodiversity be used for ecological pest management?
Free housing at Kellogg Biological Station (www.kbs.msu.edu) in Hickory Corners, MI. Assistant duties will include growing plants and insects, counting and collecting insects, carrying out experiments, observing insect behavior, and recording data. Please see http://wetzellab.com for more info. Dates flexible but ideally 10+ weeks in Jun-Aug. Pay rate is $10/hr.
• Gain research experience with the ecology of plants and insects
• Work on projects that seek to understand and protect the environment • Live at a large research station in a dynamic community of researchers
• Have a fun summer playing with and learning about insects and plants
To apply please email CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and contact information for 1-2 references to Wetzel Lab manager Luke Zehr ([email protected]) by 15 February. In your email, please write several short paragraphs explaining why you want this job. Please write “Wetzel Lab summer application” in the subject line of your email. Feel free to email
with questions. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing science careers.
The Wetzel Lab is in the Department of Entomology and is affiliated with the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior Program.
The Wetzel Lab strives to be a supportive community and a safe space for diversity in science.
Graduate position
March 8 M.Sc. opportunity in forest ecology and modelling
Title: Effect of intra-stand spatial structure on succession dynamics
in a mixed boreal forest
Context and project overview: Understanding the succession
dynamics of a forest following a major disturbance, such as a fire or
harvest, is essential for developing management plans that
maintain the forest’s biodiversity and ecosystem functions. In the
mixed boreal forests of northwest Québec, this succession follows
well-known general patterns, but multiple outcomes are possible
depending on stand and landscape-level factors. This project aims
to determine to which extent the spatial organization of the
different species and age classes at the stand level (i.e. one or a few
hectares) affects the long-term composition and productivity of the
stand.
This project will use the data from permanent census plots at the
Lake Duparquet Research and Teaching Forest (FERLD). The student
will simulate stand dynamics with the SORTIE-ND forest model,
with initial conditions matching empirical stand structure, and
compare the composition and structure of the simulation outputs
with that of census plots measured at different times since fire.
Location: The student will be based at the Institut de recherche sur
les forêts (IRF) at the Rouyn-Noranda campus of the Université du
Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, under the supervision of
Philippe Marchand. The IRF offers a dynamic research environment,
with 10 faculty members and over 60 graduate students working on
a variety of topics with direct applications to sustainable forest
management. IRF students also benefit from resources and
professional development opportunities offered through the
Québec Center for Forest Research (www.cef-cfr.ca).
Financial support: A scholarship of 18 000 $ per year for two years
is provided.
Required profile: A good or excellent academic record, an interest
in ecology and forestry research, and experience with (or interest
in) computer programming for simulations or statistical analyses.
Start date: Fall 2019
To apply: Send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, an academic
transcript and the contact information for two references to
Philippe Marchand ([email protected]). The position will
be open until filled, with priority given to applications received
before March 8, 2019.
Job Feb 22 Job Posting: Field Research Technicians with
the Cariveau Native Bee Lab
The Cariveau Native Bee Lab is looking for qualified applicants to fill 10
technician positions, April through September 2019. Salary: $10.75 - 17/hour (commensurate with experience) Start Date: Project Dependent Application Deadline: February 22, 2019 Projects Hiring
Prairie restoration project that examines establishment of pollinator
friendly seed-mixes for bees. Technicians will collect data on plant
establishment and identify native prairie plant seedlings while sampling
wild bees and soil. Prior experience with identifying tallgrass prairie
species greatly preferred. Full-time position. Location: Twin Cities
Metro
Metro area bumble bee survey as part of a larger project using occupancy modeling to combine citizen science and research data to inform conservation efforts. Technicians will enter data, complete bumble bee surveys, conduct plant surveys and data cleaning. Strong quantitative skills and experience with R preferred. Part-time position. Location: Twin Cities Metro.
Minnesota Agriculture for Pollinators Project (MAPP) where
technicians will conduct honey bee and native bee sampling and plant
surveys throughout southwest Minnesota agricultural lands. Full-time position. Location: Western Minnesota, rustic field housing provided.
Responsibilities: Technicians will conduct field work, observe and collect wild
bees, and conduct native plant surveys, process, pin, and label bee and plant
specimens collected during the 2019 field season. Technicians will also enter and
check data. This work requires attention to detail and an eagerness to learn. Both
independent and group work required. Lab work will be located at the UMN Bee
Research Facility in St. Paul, Minnesota. Required Qualifications:
Valid US driver’s license and US citizen status or permanent resident.
Enrollment as a current student or recent graduate (December 2018 -
May 2019) with coursework in Entomology, Ecology, Evolution,
Conservation, Plant Sciences, Botany, or other experience with insect
and plant identification.
Effective communication skills with supervisors and small teams.
Dependability, punctuality, and ability to complete high quality work
during tedious tasks.
Ability to work in sunny outdoor conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
over consecutive days.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of basic bee biology with experience handling and
identifying wild bees.
Prairie seedling identification and other botany experience.
Familiarity with dichotomous keys.
Experience entering data with attention to detail and a commitment to
accuracy.
Please send a single PDF with your resume, cover letter, and contact information
for 2 references to Kiley Friedrich ( [email protected] ), subject line: “2019
Technician Application” followed by your name. Please identify the project(s) of
interest and include your ability to travel outside the Twin Cities for field
work. Application review will begin immediately. Applications due by 5:00 PM
CST February 22, 2019.
Graduate Position
? Doctoral OPPORTUNITY: Eastern Mallard Population Dynamics
PhD in Fish and Wildlife Biology and Management, Conservation Biology, or Applied Ecology
Department of Environmental and Forest Biology,
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Start Date: August 2019 preferred, negotiable for January 2020
Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), Syracuse, New York. SUNY ESF is home to the fourth largest undergraduate and graduate education program in wildlife science, conservation biology, and aquatic and fisheries science in the United States; it is by far the largest such program in the northeastern region. SUNY ESF is located in central New York with abundant outdoor and cultural opportunities with the Finger Lakes wine region, many state properties and national wildlife refuges, Lake Ontario, the 6.1 million-acre Adirondack Park, High Peaks Region, Lake Placid Olympic Village, and New York City nearby. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex, the first Important Bird Area designated in New York, is less than an hour drive from campus. With its diverse lakes and wetlands, myriad breeding, migrating, and wintering birds, and a landscape rich in human history, the region provides an ideal place for study of wetland-wildlife. In collaboration with a diversity of conservation stakeholders throughout North America, we meet the challenges of a changing world.
Description and requirements: We seek a highly-motivated and experienced individual to enroll in ESFÂ’s doctoral program and study eastern mallard population dynamics. Decades of abundant data collection on mallards provide unique opportunities to apply a diversity of novel analytical techniques to test theoretical and applied questions. Surveys indicate that the northeastern US mallard population has declined, whereas that of eastern Canada remains stable. To date, biologists have been unable to determine why the decline has occurred. A long-term decline may mean that either survival and/or
production is too low to maintain the population size. However, banding data indicate that eastern mallard survival rates are not measurably different now than they were in the 1990s, when the population was stable. Production estimates obtained from the USFWS Parts Collection Survey have not decreased either. This indicates bias in one or more critical data sets. Our goal is to investigate potential bias in these data sets and determine mechanisms for the recorded population decline. We seek applicants with experience in GIS, occupancy modeling, program MARK, and WinBUGS (or demonstrated capacity to apply these analytical tools) with a strong interest in wildlife population dynamics and landscape ecology. Experience with and knowledge of North American waterfowl conservation, ecology, and management is preferred, but not necessary.
Program Requirements: Applicants must be competitive for a departmental teaching assistantship (GPA 3.5 or higher and GRE scores above average in all categories with 2 of the 3 scores > 75th percentile, prior publications or manuscripts in review preferred). Departmental teaching assistantships include a tuition waiver and stipend.
Applying: Email a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and GRE scores (preferably as a single pdf) to Dr. Michael Schummer ([email protected]). After an interview, the successful applicant will be encouraged to apply to the Graduate School at SUNY ESF.
REU April 1 Brooklyn College and the City University of New York are now accepting
applications for our summer REU in Urban Ecology and the Environment
(BUEE) that will run this summer from June 4 through August 9.
BUEE offers an integrative summer research program aimed at developing
early-career undergraduate students into mature and thoughtful
environmental scientists - many of our research projects have a strong
evolutionary focus, and investigate how plants and animals adapt to
urban environments.
BUEE couples authentic research experiences together with practical
experience in research design, scientific communication and community
outreach, leveraging the unique academic and research resources at
Brooklyn, including a state-of-the-art Aquatic Research and
Environmental Assessment Center
<http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/centers/areac.php>, and
the recently-established Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay
<http://www.srijb.org/>, focused on urban sustainability and resilience.
Students are provided with a competitive stipend, housing and food
allowances, and relocation credit for travel from outside the region.
Applications from STEM-underrepresented students are especially
encouraged.
More information on the program, including potential projects, can be
found at the program homepage at buee.brooklyn.cuny.edu, or by
contacting the program PI at [email protected]. Application
materials should be submitted online before April 1.
Job Ongoing Research Assistant in Grassland Insect Ecology The USDA, Agriculture Research Service, Northern Plains Agriculture
Research Laboratory in Sidney, MT is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-
working individual to assist in grassland insect field research. Field work
will be conducted both at 9000 feet elevation in the Bighorn Mountains in
northern Wyoming and on diverse native rangelands in eastern Montana
and on the Little Missouri National Grassland in western North Dakota.
Our research primarily focuses on grassland insect and rangeland ecology;
specifically how grasshoppers and interactions between grasshoppers and
Mormon crickets affect grassland health and livestock grazing
sustainability, how drought and weather variation affects grasshopper
outbreaks and ecosystem processes, and how fire and livestock grazing can
reduce grasshopper outbreaks. Work may include sampling grasshoppers
and other rangeland insects in large scale experiments, identifying and
sampling rangeland plants, setting up and conducting small scale
manipulative
experiments in the field and greenhouse, behavioral observations, and lab
work to sort and process samples collected. Overnight travel to Wyoming
and eastern Montana is required. The successful candidate will gain hands
on experience with diverse field sampling methods, set up and
maintenance of field and greenhouse experiments and insect and plant
identification techniques while working in a team oriented research
environment.
Salary: $11.68 – 12.74 per hour (GS-2 – GS-3) dependent on
experience and education. The candidate will receive overtime pay when
working more than 40 hours per week. Dorm-style, shared housing is
available on location for ~$140 per month, including utilities, internet and
basic cable TV.
Dates: Starting ~May 27th through the end of September or October,
depending on a candidate’s availability.
Qualifications: The candidate should be able to walk rapidly over
rangeland and work at high elevation sites, be physically fit, and able to
spend long hours in uncomfortable field conditions (hot weather, biting
insects, mountain weather). Willingness to work long days and weekends
when necessary is a must. Undergraduate course work in ecology,
entomology, or range science, and previous field research experience is
preferred, but not required. Must be a US citizen.
Application process: Please send cover letter describing relevant
experience or coursework, resume (including major, relevant
experience/coursework, technical skills, and prior employment), and
names and contact information of two references (electronically) in a
single file to Nicole Davidson ([email protected]). Be sure to
include available start and end dates. Please include in resume:.
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. For more information on the research program
visit: www.ars.usda.gov/pa/nparl/dbranson or contact us directly.