SUMMER JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS
FIELD CREW LEADER (1) and RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (2) needed for study of
acoustic disturbances to bird and carnivore communities in Sierra National
Forest, in the central Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Primary
responsibilities include re-locating and marking study sites, installing
and checking acoustic monitoring equipment, conducting bird (point count
and transect) surveys, and conducting carnivore (track plate) surveys.
This project will provide a rich and challenging opportunity to build
experience in diverse field techniques, explore the central Sierra Nevada
range, and interact with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and
environmental professionals.
Qualifications:
· Good physical condition
· Ability to work independently in remote and rugged conditions
· Ability to navigate off-trail using GPS, map and compass
· Must possess a valid driver’s license, with a good driving
record
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to maintain complete and accurate datasets
· Bachelor or advanced degree in ecology or a related field is
preferred
· Prior experience identifying western birds by sight and sound
is required for the Crew Leader position
The field project will run for approximately 12 weeks (late May – mid
August for the Crew Leader and early June – late August for the Research
Assistants). You will be expected to work five days per week, but the
weekly schedule (i.e., days off) will vary. A stipend for housing and
compensation for driving your personal vehicle will be provided. Some
camping may be necessary at distant sites. Salary is negotiable and will
depend on qualifications and experience.
Please send a cover letter and resume, including the names and contact
information of three references, by email to: matt_dietz@tws.org
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until all
three positions are filled
http://wildlifeprofessional.org/mailman/listinfo/tws-l_wildlifeprofessional.org
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INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BIRD MONITORING IN COSTA RICA -- We have openings for Volunteer Bird Banding Interns at a bird monitoring station in the coastal Caribbean town of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Positions are available throughout the year with the minimum length of stay around 2 months. Participants are expected to have experience in identifying birds, and they usually have removed from mist nets and processed at least 200 landbirds. The Primary Bander will have extensive experience operating a capture station and can be awarded up to half their airfare to and from San José, Costa Rica. Latin American Volunteers are especially encouraged and may be eligible for other reimbursements. All volunteers receive their room and board while they are staying at the well-appointed station of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Estacion Biologica, in Tortuguero (http://cccturtle.org/ccc-costarica.htm). We and our collaborators in Costa Rica have been operating five monitoring stations near the village for over a decade. We operate mist nets for resident and migrant species and conduct migration censuses of the millions of diurnal migrants moving along the coast. For more information see http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/topics/wildlife/birdmon/landbird/tortuguero/
Positions will be open until filled. Please send (emailed text documents preferred) a resume and a cover letter that includes your bird banding experience, ability with Spanish/English, dates available, three references and any questions to Pablo A. Herrera, paherrera@fs.fed.us, AND Dr. C. John Ralph, cjr2@humboldt.edu, 707 825-2994 (fax 707 825-2901), U.S. Forest Service, Redwood Sciences Laboratory, 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, California 95521.
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Fabrice De Clerck PhD
Landscape Ecologist/Ecologo de Paisaje
Dept. Agricultura y Agroforesteria
CATIE 7170, Turrialba, Costa Rica
Email: fdeclerck@catie.ac.cr
Phone: (506) 2558-2596
Fax: (506) 2558-2046
Web: www.catie.ac.cr
Adjunct Associate
Tropical Agriculture Program
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
Email: fd2119@columbia.edu
Skype: fadeclerck
Web: www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/mvp/
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FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (4) needed for continuation of long-term studies of bird responses to fire and fuels management and riparian bird community dynamics *in the mountains of central Nevada*. Primary responsibilities include daily morning surveys (point counts) and vegetation sampling at survey locations. Excellent opportunity to explore these little-known, spectacular mountain ranges (Shoshone, Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor) and to interact with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and land managers. Duration approximately six weeks (*26 May through 2 July*) with few days off, but some afternoons free. Research assistants will work independently and in small teams. Field vehicle provided, or use your own 4WD vehicle and receive additional compensation for mileage. Camping at field sites will be the norm, with occasional access to small-town motels or Forest Service housing with hot shower and basic kitchen facilities. Applicants *must* have demonstrable experience and proficiency in identification of western birds by sight and sound; bachelor’s or advanced degree in ecology or related field preferred. Applicants must be in good physical condition, able to work independently in rugged and remote locations, and willing to work long hours as necessary. Applicants also must have good organizational skills, including ability to collect and maintain accurate hard-copy data records; a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and off-road 4WD experience; current health insurance coverage; patience and a sense of humor. Compensation approximately $3000, but negotiable and dependent on experience. Send cover letter and resume or CV (with names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references) to *both* Erica Fleishman (fleishman AT nceas.ucsb.edu), National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Santa Barbara, CA *and* David Dobkin (dobkin AT hderi.org), High Desert Ecological Research Institute, Bend, OR.
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MRGP Internship in Applied Suburban Ecology
Program Description: The MRGP offers 2 internship positions for
undergraduate students interested in the conservation and management of
protected areas in urbanizing landscapes. Interns will work alongside staff
and graduate students on a variety of research studies including camera
trapping and radio-tracking of white-tailed deer, monitoring screech owl
populations, amphibian surveys, and more (see www.mianus.org). Interns will
also be responsible for assisting high school students conducting ecological
studies through our Wildlife Technician Program. Interns will have the
opportunity to take 2-3 field trips to institutions such as the American
Museum of Natural History for behind the scenes tours. Located in northern
Westchester County, the MRGP is one hour north of NYC and one hour south of
the Hudson Highlands and Catskill Mountains.
Each internship lasts for a period of 6-8 weeks (June-July). Interns will
receive a stipend of $100/week.
Applicant Eligibility: All undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
While we do not require applicants to major in a particular discipline,
exposure to the fields of ecology or environmental science is helpful.
Students must like to work outside, enjoy working both alone and as a member
of a team, and demonstrate independent thinking. An off-site apartment is
available rent-free; however, interns must have their own vehicle.
Application Process: Please fill-out the application (www.mianus.org) and
submit along with 1 letter of recommendation and your CV/resume. Deadline
March 15, 2009. Applicants may be contacted for a phone interview. All
applicants will be notified of their acceptance by April 15, 2009.
Applications can be submitted by e-mail: mweckel@mianus.org
Questions: Contact Mark Weckel @ 914-234-3455
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SUMMER 2009
Description: General internship in a wholesale native wetland plant nursery
Start date: May 18, 2009
Length of Internship: 12-15 weeks; 40 hours/week
Hourly wage: $9.00
Applicant requirements: At least 2 years of college with focus in
horticulture, botany, plant science, or a related field; strong interest in
ecological restoration.
Application deadline: March 23, 2009
Environmental Concern's Wholesale Native Wetland Plant Nursery has been
providing quality native plants for successful wetland restoration projects
for 35 years. We are seeking two summer interns who are interested in
developing skills in the horticulture and nursery industry and share a
passion for native plants and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Interns will receive specific training in native plant propagation and plant
health care, and gain work experience in the wholesale native plant nursery
industry. They will work along side other nursery staff and will work
closely with nursery management to develop one independent research project.
Interns may also have the opportunity to participate in outplanting and
environmental education projects with EC's Restoration and Education
Departments.
Who should apply: Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of college
with a focus/strong interest in horticulture, botany, plant science, or a
related field and should be capable of rigorous outdoor work, including
lifting up to 50 lbs. Applicants also need reliable transportation to and
from work each day.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Environmental Concern Inc.
Attn: Leslie Hunter-Cario
P.O. Box P
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone: (410) 745-9620
Fax: (410) 745-3517
horticulture@wetland.org
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Looking for an enthusiastic intern to assist plover biologists at POINT
REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, CA with:
•Snowy Plover nest monitoring
•Educational outreach
•Nest exclosure construction and maintenance
Intern will work 8 to 10 hour days, 3-5 days per week. Candidate must be
in good physical condition and able to walk on the beach up to 10 miles
per day carrying a 20 pound pack. Approximate start and end dates are:
March 16, 2009-September 16, 2009. Position is unpaid.
For more information, please contact:
Lacey Hughey
lacey_hughey@nps.gov
(415) 464-5100 X 5910
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Natalie Gates
natalie_gates@nps.gov
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Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Undergraduate Fellowships
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services from Bioenergy Cropping Systems
Six positions for Summer 2009
http://www.kbs.msu.edu/reu/biofuelreu.php
These summer fellowships will give you an opportunity to conduct full-time research under the supervision of faculty. In addition to working with a mentor on an individual research project, students participate in weekly discussions focusing on environmental, ecological, and economic implications of alternative biofuel practices.
Compensation:
* $3700 stipend, plus free room and board; $450 to cover travel
Application Deadline: March 2nd, 2009
Full details of research project topics and application forms online:
http://www.kbs.msu.edu/reu/biofuelreu.php
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REU Program in Integrated Ecology
Bradley University's Biology Department is recruiting six undergraduate
students to participate in a 10-week intensive summer research experience
in integrated ecology. From June 8 - August 14, 2009, participants will
work in collaborative research teams and will gain experience in molecular,
physiological, organismal, community and ecosystem approaches to address
real environmental problems along the Illinois River Corridor. Previous
research has included forest and wetland ecology, invasive species, river
ecosystem health, and the effects of land-use change on soil and plants.
Participants will receive training in techniques necessary to carry out
their research, as well as engage in weekly talks about broader scientific
topics and ethical practices. Projects will culminate in a final report
and presentation of results at an end-of-summer scientific colloquium.
Students will receive a $3,500 fellowship stipend, $1,000 food stipend,
free on-campus housing, and travel funds. Minority and female students are
strongly encouraged to apply.
The program is funded through the National Science Foundation's Research
Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. We especially encourage
applications from underrepresented minorities and from students from 2-year
institutions. All participants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent
residents, and must be planning to enroll as an undergraduate in an
accredited college or university in the fall of 2009.
Applications will be reviewed beginning March 2, 2009.
Successful applicants will be notified on or before April 3, 2009.
Applications are available at
http://www.bradley.edu/academics/las/bio/research/underGrad.shtml
Questions may be directed to Dustin Hermann at dherrmann@bradley.edu
Dr. Sherri Morris
Biology Department
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley Avenue
Peoria IL 61625
(309) 677-3016 (office)
(309) 677-3558 (fax)
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Title: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Position Summary: The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological
Laboratory is seeking undergraduate applicants for several Arctic research
projects. Successful candidates will participate in field research on
either terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems in the Toolik Lake Research
Natural Area on the North Slope of Alaska. The Research Experience for
Undergraduate (REU) positions are
available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only who are currently
enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating
seniors).
Additional Information: In addition to gaining experience by assisting on
a variety of project activities, REU students typically assume an
independent project that is linked to larger studies of lakes, streams,
tundra or land-water interactions. REU participants are expected to
collect and analyze data and to produce a poster describing their project
near the end of the field season. We anticipate funding for support of two
to four REU positions during the 2008 field season.
Candidates for these jobs should be available to live at Toolik Field
Station for 8-10 weeks during June, July and August. Travel to Toolik
Field Station is paid for by grant funds as well as the cost of room and
board at the station.
Basic Qualifications: Applicants should have completed basic coursework
in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or ecosystem studies. Attention
to detail and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are
essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements Applicants should be in good health, capable of
rigorous outdoor activity, and prepared to live in a field camp where
cooperation with others is essential, personal privacy is limited, and
living accommodations are spare and simple.
Required Applicant Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are required
documents, but may be uploaded with your application or faxed to the Human Resources Office at 508-457-1548. If faxing, please reference this posting.
Apply online at www.mbl.simplehire.com/ An Equal Opportunity Employer
The study involves locating pikas (small lagomorph) while hiking at high altitudes, backcountry camping, working with a GPS receiver, and identification of plants and other mammals. Applicants should have experience with extended backpacking excursions, be in excellent physical condition, and experience with some ecological field work is a plus. Expect early mornings, unpredictable weather, wild animals, and gorgeous scenery. There are also opportunities to work with GNP’s citizen science project that involves interaction and communication with the public about the project and related global warming science.
The assistants will work with the project leader (Lucas Moyer-Horner, U-Wisconsin-Madison). The two paid positions ($100/week stipend) are competitive with preference to applicants with experience and those able to stay through September. Housing and camping fee waivers are available for volunteer and paid positions. Course credit may be available through your department.
To apply, please send an email to lrmoyerh@wisc.edu, with the subject "PIKA GNP". Please include a letter of interest, resume and one letter of recommendation. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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Lucas Moyer-Horner
PhD candidate
Zoology Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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SUMMARY
The USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland is seeking
to hire 5 to 6 full-time temporary Biological Science Technicians for
summer 2009 to assist in running several large-scale wildlife monitoring
programs. Students interested in working with biological data related to
wildlife surveys are encouraged to apply.
Please refer to these websites for more information about these programs:
www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp
www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs
www.pwrc.usgs.gov/point
www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl
Applications deadline:
Please send cover letter and resume by: March 9, 2009
Statement of Work 2009
1. Types of Services Required: Assist in maintaining one of several
wildlife monitoring databases: North American Amphibian Monitoring Program (NAAMP), North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS), the Bird Point CountDatabase, and Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL). Duties include: working with wildlife survey data, performance of quality assurance and quality controlprocedures on biological data, assisting with database management, photocopying and filing, preparation of maps, graphs, charts and othermaterials for web pages, and assisting in preparation of administrative correspondence.
2. Required Expertise/Skills:
Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or
university. Preference given to majors related to these positions, such
as biology, wildlife management, or similar. Preference given to
applicants with knowledge of computer software used to summarize and
visualize data, with a strong interest in learning more (i.e. Excel,
Access, ArcGIS). Applicants must have good communication skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of distributions and natural histories of North American birds and/or amphibians is not required, but considered a plus.
3. Description of Working Conditions: These are full-time (8 hours/day, 40 hours/week), temporary positions. Work will be performed in an office environment located on the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center campus in Laurel, MD. Extended periods of computer use will be required.
4. Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with level of education and experience, salary range is: GS-3 is $12.69, GS-4 is $14.25/hr and GS-5 is $15.94.
Student is responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the
principal duty station location. The Government does not provide housing,
meals or other living expenses while working at the principal duty
station. Travel away from the duty station is not expected.
5. Principal Duty Station: USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 12100 Beech forest Road, Laurel, Maryland 20708-4038. Student may enter building only during business hours or when project manager is present.
Number of Students Required: 5 to 6
Estimated hours per position: 500
Approximate Start Date: 26 May 2009
Approximate End Date: 31 August 2009
We are flexible on start and end dates to accommodate the academic
schedule of selected applicants.
Send resume and letter of interest to:
Linda Weir, Wildlife Biologist, lweir@usgs.gov
Institute for Applied Ecology
Dedicated to native ecosystem conservation, research, and education
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PO Box 2855, Corvallis OR 97339-2855
phone: 541-753-3099 fax: 541-753-3098
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Restoration Ecology and Conservation Biology Paid Internships
The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org ) will be hiring up to nine interns this summer for field work and related activities. Our paid positions are intended to provide field experience to individuals
considering conservation biology or restoration ecology as a career.
Internships are partially supported by the Native Plant Society of Oregon, and interns are encouraged to write short articles for the NPSO Bulletin.
PRAIRIE RESTORATION RESEARCH: (3 positions) Interns will help on a large scale research project studying prairie restoration methods in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Field work will involve botanical surveys, soil sampling, and other ecological measurements. Applicants with plant identification skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Approximately 65% of the work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (mostly in Washington). Applicants MUST be able to start mid-April. Internships are10 weeks with the potential for an extension.
CONSERVATION RESEARCH (3 positions): Interns will work on a variety of
projects throughout the summer including rare plant habitat surveys,
threatened and endangered species research and monitoring, and invasive
species research throughout the state of Oregon. Approximately 50% of the
work is conducted out-of-town/overnight (accommodations include both hotels
and primitive camping sites). Applicants MUST be able to start by the second
week of May, with preference to those who can start in mid- to late-April.
Internships will last 12 weeks, with the potential for an extension.
PRAIRIE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (2-3 positions) Interns will
complete habitat assessments on public and private lands in Benton County,
OR. Fieldwork (daytrips from Corvallis) will include general botanical
survey and surveys for threatened and endangered plant species. Applicants
with plant identification skills or familiarity with Willamette Valley flora
are encouraged to apply. Applicants MUST be able to start by the first week
of May, with preference to those who can start in mid- to late-April.
Position will run through early July.
We encourage you to visit our website, www.appliedeco.org for more
information on these projects.
Qualifications:
•Interest in conservation biology, restoration ecology, botany
•Plant identification and ecological research skills (or enthusiastic
willingness to learn)
•Attention to detail
•Ability to work long hours in hot, dry and cold, wet conditions with
exposure to poison oak
•Ability to hike up to 3 miles carrying a 30 pound pack and work in a
bent-over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time
Compensation: $9.00/hr plus travel expenses associated with overnight field
work (food and lodging). Housing in Corvallis is not provided.
To Apply: Applications must be emailed to jobs@appliedeco.org no later than
Monday, February 17, 2009. Include a letter of interest stating when you
would be available to start work (this is a MUST) and which project(s) you
would prefer, resume, transcripts (unofficial is fine), and two letters of
recommendation. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S.
residents must also include a copy of their work visa. Applications will be
considered upon receipt.
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Field Assistants Required
Columbian ground squirrels
Sheep River Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
We are looking for 3 volunteers to assist with fieldwork from April 01 to
May 15, 2009, with the possibility of extension to July 15. The project
investigates the evolutionary ecology of Columbian ground squirrels. As a
member of the study, assistants will be involved with monitoring the
phenology (when animals emerge from hibernation), reproduction and
survival of individuals. Fieldwork will involve live-trapping and handling
of animals, behavioural observation and assistance with the measurement of
physiological (metabolism) traits on free-ranging animals. This is an
excellent opportunity to gain experience working with a collaborative
research team on a long-term study of a wild mammal. All fieldwork is
carried out in the spectacular Rocky Mountains of western Alberta, Canada.
We will be staying at the University of Calgary’s field station in Sheep
River Provincial Park, Alberta. You will interact with other researchers
working with ground squirrels on a diversity of projects in behavioural
and population ecology. Additionally, the field station is home to a
number of other researchers working on a variety of projects, ranging from
insects to large mammals.
Food and accommodation costs are covered as are travel costs to the field
station.
Training will be provided and no experience is necessary, but candidates
should have an interest in ecology and evolutionary biology, enjoy the
outdoors and be optimistic.
If you wish to apply for a post then please send a CV with a cover letter
and contact details of three references (with e-mail address) to Jeff Lane
(contact info below), by February 28, 2009.
Contact: Dr. Jeffrey Lane
E-mail: Jeff.Lane@ed.ac.uk
Institute of Evolutionary Biology
Kings Buildings
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH9 3JT
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Range/Botany Field Technicians (2 positions)
tart Date: May 11, 2009
Location: Multi-state - CA, UT, WY, ID
Job Description and Duties: The Ecosystem Management Research Institute
is hiring 2 seasonal range or botany field technicians to conduct
vegetation and ecological site surveys in a number of regions in the
western U.S. including California, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. This work
is in support of a NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant involving both
private and public lands. Field surveys will begin in mid-May and
continue through mid-August.
Knowledge/Experience: Experience and/or course work in botany, range
ecology, vegetation ecology, or related fields; must have proficient
plant key/taxonomic skills; previous vegetation/ecological site sampling
experience preferred; must be able to navigate using maps, compass,
and/or GPS device; ability to develop work schedules, prioritize tasks
and complete tasks within those schedules; and computer experience in
Excel and in GPS Inventory/GIS Mapping is desirable.
Problem Solving: Analyze situations with numerous variables, evaluate
alternatives, and implement solutions.
Communication: Ability to function and interact professionally and
productively as part of a work team; ability to work effectively with
diverse individuals and groups of people in order to achieve project
goals; and ability to communicate professionally, positively, and
effectively with the public.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort: Ability to work independently or as
part of a small team; ability to perform strenuous physical work,
sometimes alone, under adverse conditions or in inclement weather;
ability to operate trucks with standard transmissions; and must have a
valid driver's license.
Salary: $1,600 to 2,600/month, commensurate with education level and
experience. Housing, field equipment, and field vehicles will be
provided. Individuals are responsible for providing their own rain gear
and transportation to first site (to be determined at a later date).
Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter addressing each of the
identified qualifications. Also, include the names, addresses, emails,
and telephone numbers of at least three references. Review of
applications will begin in February and applicant selection will
continue until positions are filled.
Send requested information to: emri@emri.org or mail to EMRI, P.O. Box
717, Seeley Lake, MT 59868. www.emri.org
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Georgia Tech will be hosting 9 undergraduate participants this summer for
our NSF-REU program in Aquatic Chemical Ecology . We would like
to ask for your help in publicizing this program to undergraduates that
you know. We would be very grateful if you forwarded this information to
individual students who might be interested.
Our research theme of Aquatic Chemical Ecology is broadly defined. We
have 3 core areas of research for students to choose from: Biological and
geochemical transformations of chemicals in aquatic ecosystems; Sensory
biology and ecology of aquatic chemical communication; Ecological roles
and consequences of chemicals in aquatic environments. This program is an
excellent choice for undergraduates majoring in any field of biology,
chemistry, earth/ocean science, civil engineering, environmental
engineering, chemical engineering, and related bioengineering areas who
want to apply their classroom learning to an interdisciplinary research
environment to solve complex scientific problems and learn about the
importance of chemically-mediated processes.
Our program website is
http://www.biology.gatech.edu/undergraduate-program/reu/
including program details, application process, and contact information
The application deadline is February 18th 2009. The full-time, 10-week
program will start in late May and run through July. Participants will
receive a stipend of $4500 plus accommodations with kitchen facilities in
university housing, and help with travel expenses to and from Atlanta.
There will also be a field trip and numerous social activities.
Students can go to our website to get more information and to apply. Any
U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is currently enrolled in an
undergraduate degree program is eligible, unless they have already been
part of an NSF-REU program in Ocean Sciences or unless they will graduate
before this summer. We are particularly interested in recruiting minority
students and those who come from non-PhD granting institutions.
We hope that you can send us your bright, curious, and motivated students!
Julia Kubanek, REU coordinator
Marc Weissburg, REU co-coordinator
Kevin Roman, Academic Assistant, School of Biology
Additional resources at Georgia Tech for participants will include:
http://www.omed.gatech.edu/redux/ - Office of Minority Education and
Development
http://www.womenscenter.gatech.edu/ - Women's Resource Center
http://www.adapts.gatech.edu/ - Access Disabled Assistance Program
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Looking for an enthusiastic intern to assist plover biologists with:
• Snowy Plover nest monitoring
• Educational outreach
• Nest exclosure construction and maintenance
Intern will work 8 to 10 hour days, 3-5 days per week. Candidate must be
in good physical condition and able to walk on the beach up to 10 miles
per day carrying a 20 pound pack. Approximate start and end dates are:
March 16, 2009-September 16, 2009. Position is unpaid.
For more information, please contact:
Lacey Hughey
lacey_hughey@nps.gov
(415) 464-5100 X 5910
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Natalie Gates
natalie_gates@nps.gov
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Undergraduate Internship in Tropical
Ecology and Evolution – Summer 2009
University of Puerto Rico
The Institute for Tropical Ecosystem
Studies is accepting applications for the Summer 2009 internship in
Tropical Ecology and Evolution at El Verde Field Station, Puerto
Rico. The internship will run from June 1st to August
7th, 2009.
Application deadline: 28 February 2009.
The program will offer students the
opportunity to have hands-on experience fields such as:
- Plant Systematics and Population
Biology.
- Plant Community Dynamics and Forest
Ecology.
- Plant eco-physiology.
- Terrestrial Arthropod Ecology.
- Aquatic Insect Ecology.
Students will receive a stipend of
$4,000.00 for the ten weeks duration of the program. Round-trip
plane ticket from home institution to Puerto Rico will be reimbursed,
up to a maximum of $600.00. The program will cover housing at the
University of Puerto Rico and El Verde Field Station. The National
Science Foundation and the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
campus, fund the program.
The program is limited to undergraduate
students pursuing a bachelor degree at a college or university during
summer 2009 and to US citizen or permanent resident.
Application materials and further
information can be found at http://ites.upr.edu/REU/
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The department of Entomology at Texas A&M University is recruiting undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week intensive summer research experience. We are the only Entomology Department in the nation that hosts NSF-REU students. If you are selected for this program you will be funded to go to Texas A&M University for ten weeks to complete a research project and to interact with other NSF-REU students in the Department and in the University. We will cover your airfare from and to your US city of origin, pay for your lodging, and living expenses and pay also for you to present your data at a national meeting this year.
As part of the NSF-REU effort, I will host one student in my laboratory this summer. My research interests center on the role of predators and parasitoids in the regulation of herbivore insect populations and, in particular, how host-plants influence these interactions. My current research focuses on population genetic aspects of insect herbivores and their natural enemies. One of the research lines in my laboratory involves the study of the evolution of host ranges in parasitoid and hyperparasitoid species. Projects involving specialist and generalist parasitoids of Lepidoptera in Maryland, Northern Italy and in Finland are allowing us to increase our knowledge on the influence of host-range in the population dynamics of parasitoids and hyperparasitoid species. The NSF-REU student joining our lab this summer is expected to contribute to this project by finding out if the population structure of parasitoid species differs between generalist and specialist parasitoids co-occu!
rring in the same geographic areas. We hypothesize that specialist parasitoids will present a more structured population than generalist parasitoids. The NSF-REU student that joins our lab will learn to extract DNA, to do PCRs, and to use population genetic and molecular analysis software to analyze her/his data. The results obtained by the student will be presented in a poster at the Entomological Society of America meeting in Indianapolis at the end of the year.
The NSF-REU program is funded through the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. We especially encourage applications from underrepresented minorities and from students from 2-year institutions. All participants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents, and must be planning to enroll as an undergraduate in an accredited college or university in the fall of 2009.
If you are interested please send me an email with your CV and a one page statement of purpose to:
Dr. Raul F. Medina: rfmedina@tamu.edu
or call me at the number below if you have any questions.
I hope to hear from you soon
Cheers
Raul
Raul F. Medina
Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
Department of Entomology
College Station TX 77843-2475
USA
Phone: (979) 845-8304
Fax: (979) 845-6305
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SUMMER 2009 Field Biology Courses and REU Internships; Mountain Lake Biological Station; MLBS.org
Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) announces its summer field biology program:
1) Courses - Field-based undergraduate and graduate-level biology credit courses and workshops offered by nationally recruited faculty.
2) NSF REU-Sites Program - Undergraduate independent research internship program now in its 17th year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, evolution, physiology, and behavior.
Courses web page: www.mlbs.org/courses.html
REU web page: www.mlbs.org/REU.html
Learn all about Mountain Lake opportunities at www.MLBS.org
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Field Technicians needed to begin in March/April 2009 to assess the impact
of wind turbines on birds and bats. Work will be through private contract
with consulting firm. Own field vehicle is required with paid mileage.
Housing may be provided. This is a temporary position that will require a
commitment until November/December 2009.
Location: near Altoona, Penn
Salary: Hourly
Qualifications: Field experience, rabies vaccination or post vaccination
titer, Bird and/or Bat ID skills and AAS or BS preferred. Applicant must
be physically fit and will need to maintain concentration while searching
over long distances in heat, wind and cold and in the presence of venomous
snakes.
Please send resume to:
Linda Slobodnik
lmsconsulting@yahoo.com
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4-5 MARSH BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS needed to assist two Master’s research projects examining habitat use by secretive marsh birds in Ohio. The study will examine factors influencing the distribution and abundance of marsh birds at multiple spatial scales. Data collected for focal and secondary species will also be contributed to the Ohio Breeding Bird Atlas II. Technicians will have an opportunity to work in large marsh complexes along Lake Erie and a variety of wetland habitats throughout the state. Positions run from late April to July (exact dates to be determined). Responsibilities include conducting call-back surveys in early morning and evenings, identifying marsh vegetation, measuring habitat characteristics, and maintaining field equipment. A six-day work week is possible, weather permitting. A valid driver’s license is required. Knowledge of marsh vegetation and the ability to identify marsh birds such as rails and bitterns by
sound are preferred but not required. Preference will be given to applicants with strong vocal and visual bird identification skills. Experience using a GPS unit and excellent navigational skills are also desired. Applicants must be comfortable working in an aquatic environment, be able to use a kayak, have a strong work ethic, and be in good physical condition. Housing will consists of tents and/or a camper at various campsites throughout the state. Applicants will need to supply their own binoculars. SALARY: $7.51 to $8.00 per hour depending on experience (Approximately $1,300 to $1,385 per average month at 40 hours per week) with possible overtime opportunities. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to KAREN WILLARD(willard.39 AT osu.edu) or BEN KAHLER (Kahler.14 AT osu.edu). Email preferred but applicants may mail information to The School of Environment and Natural Resources, The
Ohio State University, 2021 Coffey Rd., 210 Kottman Hall, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1085. For more information, call Karen or Ben at (614) 292-9825.
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Summer field internship - Forest ecology/global warming
We seek undergraduate or newly graduated students with a background or
interest in biology, ecology, physiology, environmental science, biophysics,
forestry, or related field.
Interns are needed primarily from June until August but some workers as
early as March and others workers are needed through November.
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 in Ely, MN. An individual’s home base may be at
either of these locations. 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. Typical work days are
eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require weekend, early
morning or evening work. Travel between sites will be necessary.
General responsibilities include collecting and recording data in both
field and laboratory environments in accordance with established protocols,
limited data entry, and aiding principle investigators and graduate students
as needed. Specific field responsibilities include measurements of plant
growth, physiology, and phenology; and routine maintenance of field
instruments or research equipment. Desired qualifications include: 1)
willingness to work hard in outdoor setting, 2) ability to follow research
protocols, 3) familiarity with plant and tree species of Northern Minnesota,
4) an ability to work well and play well with others, and 5) enthusiasm and
curiosity.
Independent Research
As part or independent of these positions, opportunities abound for
guided research with project investigators: Peter Reich, Rebecca Montgomery,
Roy Rich, Sarah Hobbie, or Jacek Oleksyn. We actively seek undergraduates,
recent graduates or graduate students who want to undertake supervised
research within the scope of the B4WARMED experiment. We encourage and will
assist students to solicit student research funding as it may be available.
Questions regarding research opportunities should be directed to Roy Rich
at: rich0475@umn.edu.
More information on independent research opportunities with B4WARMED can be
found at: http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/opportunities.html
For more details follow the link or see attachment:
http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/B4Warmed_Intern%20positions.pdf
Contact:
Please send resume including relevant experiences and work along with two
references and dates available to:
Artur Stefanski
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave N.
St Paul, MN 55108 USA
email: stefa066@umn.edu
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The goal of the Undergraduate Biology and Mathematics (UBM) activity is to enhance undergraduate education and training at the intersection of the biological and mathematical sciences and to better prepare undergraduate biology or mathematics students to pursue graduate study and careers in fields that integrate the mathematical and biological sciences. The core of the activity is jointly-conducted long-term research experiences for interdisciplinary balanced teams of at least two undergraduates from departments in the biological and mathematical sciences. Projects should focus on research at the intersection of the mathematical and biological sciences. Projects should provide students exposure to contemporary mathematics and biology, addressed with modern research tools and methods. That is, projects must be genuine research experiences rather than rehearsals of research methods. Projects must involve students from both areas in collaborative research experiences and include joint mentorship by faculty in both fields. In addition, it is expected that projects will strengthen the research and education capacity, infrastructure, and culture of the participating institutions. To this end, projects should create models for education in the mathematical and biological sciences and influence the direction of academic programs for a broad range of students. It is expected that project leadership will come from faculty in both the mathematical and biological sciences. UBM is a joint effort of the Education and Human Resources (EHR), Biological Sciences (BIO), and Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorates at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Deadline: February 12
Funding: An estimated $3,300,000 will be available for the funding of 9 awards - each with support ranging up to $1,000,000
Eligibility: Unrestricted
For more information and program guidelines, log on to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16000
If you have any questions, please contact
Elaine Anderson
x4408
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The Applied Plant Ecology division of San Diego Zoo’s Conservation Research
center has two fellowship positions available for summer 2009
(http://cres.sandiegozoo.org/index.html ). Applied Plant Ecology focuses on
conservation, sustainable management and restoration of ecosystems
worldwide. Students will have the opportunity to conduct independent
research projects while participating in many of the division’s other
projects and activities.
One fellow will focus on seed ecology and conservation as part of our
Millennium Seed Bank project, which collects, conserves, and studies the
seed biology of San Diego County native plants. The county is a
biodiversity hotspot with an incredibly diverse native flora, making seed
conservation and research critically important.
The second fellow will focus on post-fire coastal sage scrub and cactus
scrub restoration research in the 900 acres of native habitat adjacent to
the Wild Animal Park. This project provides an opportunity to work on plant
population and community ecology while also exploring interactions between
habitat and herpetofauna biodiversity.
Internships are 12 weeks in duration with flexible start/end dates. Interns
receive a $5,520 stipend for the summer. For more information about these
fellowships and download the application, go to:
http://cres.sandiegozoo.org/involved/fellowships.html . All applications must
be postmarked no later than February 28.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Forestry Aid/ Technician (Stand Examination)
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0462- 03/04/05
About the Position
Malheur National Forest will soon be filling up to 6 Forestry Aid/ Technician positions, GS-0462- 03/04/05, located at the Prairie City Ranger District. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position.
Duties: Conducts routine procedural samping tasks involving work methods and techniques that are well established and common to forest inventory functions. Conducts inspections, tests and/or sampling procedures; validates data and determines its sufficiency; and notes field conditions and circumstances under which data was collected for forestry programs.
The position: Six positions are being advertised with three temporary and three student hires. The incumbents independently, or as part of a team performs technical duties in support of the district silviculturist for a landscape scale inventory (stand examinations).
Location: This position is located in Grant County in eastern Oregon on the Malheur National Forest. The duty location is stationed at the Prairie City Ranger District, but project work may be within the three ranger districts.
Location of Malheur National Forest in eastern Oregon.
Measures and Records field data, and/or Sampling Support 100%
Applies a practical knowledge of the methods and techniques of forestry and other biologically based resource management fields to perform work in support of an organization's vegetation management efforts.
Collects technical data needed to prescribe stand treatment from a variety of sources such as instrument readings, measurements, tests, observations, and inspections. Measurements include radial growth, basal area, site index, stand density, stand condition, common stand exam, fuel loads, etc. May use a data recorder in the field. Interprets aerial photos, GPS equipment and/or maps to locate field plot locations. Contacts owners for permission to enter property. Locates specific study sites and reconstructs old plot configuration or establishes new plot parameters, as instructed.
Work Schedule: A typical work week will be 4 ten hour days (Mon-Thurs) starting at 6:00 am. Three of the hires may be student hires (June-August) while three may be temporary hires (May-September (1039hrs)).
Working conditions:
The work is performed outdoors hiking in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day. Due to the remoteness of the project area and as part of project work, the stand exam crew may be required to camp out periodically (i.e. spike camp). Work requires the use of safety equipment such as boots, gloves, goggles, and hardhats. May operate government vehicles on narrow paved and unpaved roads.
Vacancy Announcement
For either non-student or student hire please submit the form below and send it via email (wbrendecke@fs.fed.us) or mail (see form) to Will Brendecke. Interested applicants or those desiring further information should contact Will Brendecke of Dan Hubbard at (541) 820-3840/ 3842.
For non-student hires the vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at, www.usajobs.gov under vacancy announcement TEMP-OCR-462-3-GEN, TEMP-OCR-462-4-TSP, TEMP-OCR-462-5-TSP. This is an Open Continuous vacancy announcement with no closing date. Those that wish to be considered for this position must apply to the vacancy announcement by February 27, 2009. The Referral List for this position will be issued to the selecting official on March 6, 2007. Note: An Avue profile is required to apply to the announcement see https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html to create a profile. Applicants need to indicate Prairie City, Oregon as their geographic location in order to be considered for this position. All applicants who have applied to the announcement on or before the listed dates and are found to be qualified and in the quality group will be referred for consideration.
For student applicants fill out the form below and send with a copy of your resume’ to the email or address listed above.
Hiring grade qualifications
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 03: Qualifying experience for the GS-3 level includes six months general experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position or that provided familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the occupation.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements may be met by successful completion of one (1) academic year of post high school education which included at least 6 semester/9 quarter hours in any combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences.
Grade 04: Qualifying experience for the GS-4 level includes six months general experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position or that provided familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the occupation AND six months specialized experience at the GS-3 level that is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements may be met by successful completion of two (2) academic years of post high school education which included at least 12 semester/18 quarter hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester/4 quarter hours in mathematics is creditable.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
Grade 05: Qualifying experience for the GS-5 level includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements may be met by successful completion of a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelors' degree or the equivalent. Education must include at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester/9 quarter hours in mathematics is creditable.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
Note: Education transcripts must be submitted if used in the consideration of hiring grade.
To be considered, applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Thank you for your interest in this position
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2009 SUMMER COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND TEACHER EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
AT THE HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL STATION
The Highlands Biological Station, in Highlands, North Carolina, is offering
its 2009 series of summer courses and workshops that can be taken for credit
toward your academic program. HBS is an inter-institutional research center
of the University of North Carolina. Highlands, North Carolina, is located
in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, at an average elevation about 3,800
feet, and situated near the Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge
Parkway, and numerous other national reserves. For more information and to
apply, visit www.wcu.edu/hbs, email hbs@email.wcu.edu or call 828-526-2602.
2009 SUMMER COURSE SCHEDULE (4 CREDIT HOURS):
-Conservation Biology of Amphibians
May 18 – May 30 with Raymond D. Semlitsch (University of Missouri, Columbia)
-Taxonomy and Natural History of Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies,
and Caddisflies
June 1 – June 13 with John C. Morse (Clemson University)
-Ecology of Rock Outcrop Communities
June 15 – June 27 with Keith Clay (Indiana University)
-Conservation Biology – Principles for Conservation Illustrated by the
Diverse and Dynamic Landscape of the Southern Appalachians
June 29 – July 11 with Peter S. White (University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill)
-Forest Ecosystems of the Southern Appalachian Mountains
July 13 – July 25 with Thomas R. Wentworth (North Carolina State
University), Stephanie Jeffries (North Carolina State University), and Peter
S. White (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
-Vascular Plants of the Southern Appalachians
July 27 – August 8 with Paul S. Manos (Duke University)
Cost and Credit Information:
Comprehensive course fee: $400 per 2-week course
Course credit: all summer courses can be taken for 4 semester hours credit
Registration fee: if a student wishes to receive credit through either
UNC-Chapel Hill or Western Carolina University, a charge of $80 per course
will apply
Housing fee: $50-$100 per week depending on accommodations
2009 Summer Course Applications are available at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm
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2009 SUMMER WORKSHOPS:
-Bryophyte Identification: Liverworts, Hornworts, and Mosses
May 11–16 with Paul G. Davison (University of North Alabama)
-Scientific Illustration
May 11–16 with Nancy Lowe (Emory University)
Comprehensive workshop fee: $300 per workshop, including housing. The
workshop fee is $200 for those not requiring housing.
Course credit: workshops can be taken for 2 semester hours credit
Registration fee: if a student wishes to receive credit through either
UNC-Chapel Hill or Western Carolina University, a charge of $80 per workshop
will apply
2009 Summer Workshop Registration Forms are available at
http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm
2009 TEACHER EDUCATION COURSES: The Teacher Education Courses are
co-sponsored by the Center for Mathematics and Science Education at Western
Carolina University and Highlands Biological Station:
-Mountain Biodiversity
June 15-19 with Karen Kandl (Western Carolina University)
-Entomology for Educators
June 22-26 with Robert W. Matthews (University of Georgia)
Course credit: Courses can each be taken for 2 graduate credits or 3 CEUs.
Registration fee: The registration fee for each course is $30, with an
additional $80 fee per course if taken for credit.
Housing fee: $50-$100 depending on accommodations
Please visit http://www.wcu.edu/hbs/currentyrcourses.htm for detailed course
descriptions and application forms.
Summer field research experience for undergrads and recent graduates
Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning
about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions
in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 summer field researchers
for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass
prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences
inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple
coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship or
co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation research.
No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and
hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant
traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect
insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and
there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an
independent project as an REU participant.
If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website
http://echinacea.umn.edu/
or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications due 6 March 2009.
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Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D.
Conservation Scientist
Division of Plant Science and Conservation
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
phone: 847 835 6978
fax: 847 835 5484
email: stuart09@echinaceaproject.org
web: http://echinacea.umn.edu
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BIRD WATCHERS WANTED FOR WILDLIFE PROJECT IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON
** ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT FOR PHASE I - JULY 6TH – SEPT 20TH 2009 **
Do you care about birds (the feathery kind)? Love toucans? Have enthusiasm
for monitoring and identifying birds? If so, this could be a once in a
lifetime opportunity to work with ornithologists and experts in tropical
ecology to make a long-term contribution towards avian conservation in the
rainforests of Peru!
Fauna Forever Tambopata is a long-term wildlife and ecotourism monitoring
project based in and around the Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja
Sonene National Park in the Amazon rainforest of south-eastern Peru. This
region lies on the eastern edge of the Tropical Andes biodiversity hotspot,
the richest and most diverse area on Earth. The Project is offering places
to bird watchers to help carry out avian monitoring. No previous research
experience is required - all you need is a passion for birds! You will be
expected to make a contribution to costs associated with training, local
travel, food and accommodation.
The research sites are located in some of the world’s most biodiverse
rainforests, including prize-winning ecolodge the Tambopata Research Center
run by Rainforest Expeditions (www.perunature.com) where you will find one
of the largest clay licks in the Amazon where hundreds of macaws and parrots
gather daily…. a spectacle not to be missed!
The positions are ideal for anyone interested in gaining tropical forest
fieldwork experience in ecology and wildlife monitoring. You will be trained
in avian monitoring techniques including mist-netting and point count
surveying and species identification skills.
Qualifications/Experience:
Applicants should be at least 18 years of age, be in good health, have a
fairly good level of physical fitness, and be able to swim 100 m unaided. A
keen interest, educational qualifications, and previous experience in a
related biological field would be an advantage. Some knowledge of Spanish
would also be useful, but is not essential for most aspects of the work,
which will be directed in both English and Spanish. A sense of adventure,
and the ability to endure often challenging conditions are essential - as is
a good sense of humour!
To apply: Please fill in an Application Form on the Project website and
email it with your CV (no more than 2 pages) to mail@faunaforevertambopata.org.
For more information please see the Project website:
www.faunaforevertambopata.org
HERPETOLOGISTS NEEDED FOR WILDLIFE PROJECT IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON
** ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT FOR PHASE I - JULY 6TH – SEPT 20TH 2009 **
Do you care about amphibians? Love reptiles? Have enthusiasm for monitoring
caiman? If so, this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with
herpetologists and experts in tropical ecology to make a long-term
contribution towards reptile and amphibian conservation in the rainforests
of Peru!
Fauna Forever Tambopata is a long-term wildlife and ecotourism monitoring
project based in and around the Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja
Sonene National Park in the Amazon rainforest of south-eastern Peru. This
region lies on the eastern edge of the Tropical Andes biodiversity hotspot,
the richest and most diverse area on Earth. The Project is offering places
to herpetologists to help carry out reptile and amphibian monitoring. No
previous research experience is required - all you need is a passion for
herps! You will be expected to make a contribution to costs associated with
training, local travel, food and accommodation.
The research sites are located in some of the world’s most biodiverse
rainforests, including prize-winning ecolodges run by Rainforest Expeditions
(www.perunature.com) and the two oldest ecolodges and research stations in
the Peruvian Amazon: the Explorers Inn (www.explorersinn.com) and Reserva
Amazonica (www.reserva-amazonica.info).
The positions are ideal for anyone interested in developing their surveying
and identification skills in the field of neotropical herpetology. You will
be trained in herptile surveying techniques and species identification skills.
Qualifications/Experience:
Applicants should be at least 18 years of age, be in good health, have a
fairly good level of physical fitness, and be able to swim 100 m unaided. A
keen interest, educational qualifications, and previous experience in
herpetology would be an advantage. Some knowledge of Spanish would also be
useful, but is not essential for most aspects of the work, which will be
directed in both English and Spanish. A sense of adventure, and the ability
to endure often challenging conditions are essential - as is a good sense of
humour!
To apply: Please fill in an Application Form on the Project website and
email it with your CV (no more than 2 pages) to mail@faunaforevertambopata.org.
For more information please see the Project website:
www.faunaforevertambopata.org
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The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is now accepting
applications for 2009! Apply online at <http://www.clminternship.org
<http://www.clminternship.org/> >
Would you like to put your education to use assisting in important
conservation projects? Do you like to experience new landscapes,
habitats, and species diversity? The CLM Internship Program is a
wonderful opportunity to begin a career in natural resource management
and conservation!
Each year, the Conservation and Land Management Internship Program
places 75-100 college graduates in five-month paid internships to assist
professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park
Service (NPS), US Fish and Wildlife Service (NFWF) or US Geologic Survey
(USGS). Internships are primarily located in one of the thirteen western
states, including Alaska! Each internship is unique and may focus on
botany, wildlife, or a combination of the two. Projects may include
monitoring or assessing threatened and endangered species and habitats.
Applicants with strong botanical backgrounds are especially encouraged
to apply!
Benefits of the CLM Internship Program are numerous! As a CLM intern,
you will receive a stipend of $11,000 and will attend an all
expenses-paid week long training workshop. In addition, the CLM
Internship Program provides opportunities to make connections in various
governmental and non-profit organizations, to learn what it's like to
work at a federal agency, to explore your career goals and expand your
resume.
For more information and to apply online, please visit:
http://www.clminternship.org/
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Biological/Rangeland Field Technician
Position Summary/Duties: Assist graduate student in collecting vegetation
and soil data in sagebrush steppe communities and recording detailed and
accurate field notes. Work will involve establishing and monitoring plots
in sagebrush steppe and implementing experimental treatments. About 70%
of the time will be spent collecting vegetation and soil data in sagebrush
communities and recording data into spreadsheets; 30% processing plant,
root and soil samples in the laboratory and accurately recording data in a
spreadsheet.
Work can be very physical and will be conducted in remote locations in
southeast Oregon under a variety of weather conditions. Field work
requires hiking through trail-less areas with terrain that is usually
uneven. When not in the field, the technician will be stationed in
Corvallis, Oregon (possibly Burns, Oregon).
Qualifications: Previous experience identifying plants and sampling
vegetation (cover, frequency, biomass) in sagebrush steppe communities.
Bachelor’s degree or major in natural resources, biology, botany,
forestry, rangeland, ecology, soil science, or another closely related
field. Ability to navigate and collect data using GPS equipment and
topographic maps.
Starting date is flexible but preference will be given to persons
available in early May and continuing into mid-September.
To apply, electronically submit a cover letter and resume to Paul Doescher
Paul.Doescher@oregonstate.edu or Michael Reisner at
Michael.Reisner@oregonstate.edu
Review of applications will start January 15 and continue until a suitable
candidate is found.
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Summer Jobs: Field Research Interns
The Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (formerly Cedar Creek Natural
History Area) of the University of Minnesota has opportunities for students
to work as Research Interns in three types of positions; 1) Plant community
ecology, 2) Wildlife biology, and 3) Environmental education. Most
positions
run from June through August, but some interns are needed as early as
March and some are needed through December. Your educational institution
may be able to approve this internship, with an appropriate independent
project, for any field biology requirement of your major. Typical work days
are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some projects require
weekend and evening work. If you are an undergraduate or a newly
graduated student with a background or interest in biology, ecology,
environmental science, botany, environmental education, wildlife biology,
or
related field we encourage you to apply.
Below are brief descriptions of the three types of positions available:
1. Plant community ecology. We have two large scale projects that require
most of our intern resources
throughout the summer. BioCON is one of the large scale experiments where
we explore the ways in which
plant communities respond to environmental changes such as increased
nitrogen deposition, increased
atmospheric CO2, decreased biodiversity, and altered precipitation
patterns. The other large scale project is
the Big Biodiversity experiment that studies how plant diversity affects
the rates, dynamics, and stability of
ecological processes at the population, community, and ecosystem levels.
There are multiple experiments
nested within the Big Biodiversity experiment as well, looking at factors
such as irrigation and increased
temperatures. Throughout the summer we maintain and sample these
experiments.
2. Wildlife biology. The starting date will be mid-April to mid-May. The
research will be looking at how
harvesting resorted prairies for biofuel affects wildlife. The work will
include wildlife surveys
encompassing birds, small mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Bird
survey duties will include
identifying birds by sight and sound. Small mammal survey duties include
operating Sherman live traps
and species identification. Insect survey duties will include methods such
as sweep netting and pitfall
traps. Additional surveys will require plant identification skills. Duties
may go beyond what is listed. The applicant must have a flexible schedule
and be willing to work odd hours including weekends and holidays. The
position will entail extensive travel throughout the western Minnesota
prairie region and requires a valid driver's license.
3. Environmental education. We are looking for an out-going, selfmotivated
individual to serve as an intern for our growing environmental
education and outreach programs, including formal K-12 science
education programs and informal environmental programs for general
audiences. This is a seasonal full-time position, starting mid-May and
running through October, 2009.
To apply for any of the above intern positions please visit our website,
http://cedarcreek.umn.edu/interns/ . The deadline for application
submission is March 9th, 2009
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Title: Temporary Field Technician
Employer: University
Of Minnesota
Dates of Employment: Approximately March 30-May 23, 2009
Location: Pine
County, Minnesota
Duties: Conduct Singing-ground Surveys (SGS) for American
Woodcock (Scolopax minor). Assist with experiments to determine the
effective distance surveyed at an SGS point.
Capture and radio-tracking of woodcock.
This is a wonderful opportunity to study a little-known game bird in a
beautiful part of Minnesota.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, natural
resources, biology or related field. Hearing
ability within normal range (hearing will be assessed upon hire). Positive attitude, good work ethic and
ability to collect high quality data. Previous
field experience preferred; especially telemetry and/or mist netting experience. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Salary: $10/hr + free housing
To Apply: Send brief cover letter and resume with 3 references
by e-mail to contact below.
Last Date to Apply: February 20, 2009
Contact: Stefanie Bergh
Minnesota
Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit
bergh072@umn.edu
406-581-4718
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Position Title: Watercraft Inspector (4 positions available)
Position Description: Beaver Creek Reserve's Citizen Science Center
is seeking enthusiastic technicians interested in assisting with
aquatic invasive species prevention, education, and research for the
2009 summer season. The main duties of a Watercraft Inspector are to
increase awareness of aquatic invasive species by sharing information
about aquatic invasive species regulations, laws, and prevention steps
with boaters, anglers, and other visitors at boat landings and to help
these individuals check their watercraft and equipment for aquatic
plants and animals before they enter the water. During these checks,
inspectors collect valuable data on boater behaviors and knowledge and
regularly report the data in the online database.
Background: Aquatic invasive species (AIS) have the potential to
negatively affect our ecosystems, economy, and recreational
opportunities, and in some parts of our state, lakes and those who
care about them are already experiencing these effects. With over
15,000 lakes and 5.3 million acres of wetlands, Wisconsin waters are
an extremely valuable natural resource. As a Watercraft Inspection
Intern, you will aid the state's invasive species prevention efforts
by conducting watercraft inspections and monitoring in a specified
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) region, thereby playing an
important role in preserving Wisconsin's water bodies for future
generations.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Successfully complete a Clean Boats, Clean Waters training session.
– Disseminate information to boat landing visitors and the general
public on AIS and what can be done to prevent their spread.
– Conduct watercraft inspections, record data, and report the data in
the online database.
– Survey landings for necessary DNR aquatic invasives signs and work
with local lake groups to maintain stock of AIS publications at
landing kiosks (if present).
– Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss and review inspection schedule.
– Coordinate efforts with other local watercraft inspectors and AIS
Coordinators and communicate with regional and statewide inspectors.
Secondary Responsibilities:
– Attend fishing tournaments, sailing regattas, boat shows, fishing
expos, local lake fairs and other events to educate citizens on
prevention steps and how to properly clean boats, trailers, and
equipment.
– Successfully complete a Citizen Lake Monitoring Network training session.
– Conduct shoreline and lake surveys for presence/absence of Eurasian
water-milfoil and other AIS.
– Assist with miscellaneous projects and activities.
Required Qualifications:
– Be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and private vehicle.
– Be able and willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and
holidays, including Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, to match
peak use of public boat landings.
– Be willing and able to approach, engage, and educate diverse
citizens at boat landings, fishing tournaments, meetings, and other
events to encourage a change in behavior and instill a sense of
personal responsibility to prevent spread of AIS.
– Have good verbal and written communication skills to communicate
with a variety of audiences, including boaters, the media, and various
user groups.
– Be able and willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
– Be able to successfully operate a canoe.
– Be well-organized, self-motivated, able to multi-task, and able to
work both independently and as part of a team.
– Be able to accurately record data, be proficient in Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, email, and be comfortable entering data into
databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
– Have a good working knowledge of aquatic ecology, of the impacts
that aquatic invasive species can have on lakes, streams and wetlands,
and of the ways to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species.
– Be skilled at identification of aquatic plants and animals and be
able to work with experts in the state and region.
– Natural Resources, Education, or related class and/or work
experience preferred.
Duration/Hours: Positions will start approximately in mid-May and
continue through Labor Day. Four positions are available at 40 hours
per week. Must attend Clean Boats, Clean Waters training workshop
around May 19-20 (actual dates TBA). Weekly schedule is somewhat
flexible, but 60% of hours are required to be worked in early morning,
evening, holidays, and on three out of every four weekends. Positions
require travel throughout Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix
Counties in West Central Wisconsin. Mileage will be reimbursed.
Housing is not provided. Hourly rate of pay: $11.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Beaver Creek Reserve
c/o Sarah Braun
S1 County Highway K
Fall Creek, WI 54742
Electronic versions can be e-mailed to Sarah Braun at
sarah@beavercreekreserve.org.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by March 20. Screening of
applicants will begin on March 26.
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University student needed for study of habitat use by mud turtles (Kinosternum subrubrum)
The Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary has one position open for an undergraduate intern to help with an on-going study of mud turtle (Kinosternum subrubrum) ecology and habitat use. Mud turtles are small, omnivorous turtles that divide their time between aquatic and terrestrial habitats. The objectives of our study are to determine how adult male and female turtles differ in their use of habitat space. We track turtles using radio telemetry and GPS devices in freshwater tidal wetlands on the Patuxent River estuary in central Maryland.
The Sanctuary is a 1,500 acre ecological field station and environmental education center in southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The Sanctuary is operated by the county parks department and is a member of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.To learn more about the Sanctuary visit www.jugbay.org.
Applicants should enjoy fieldwork and should be able to tolerate long hours in the field under hot, wet and muddy conditions. It helps to have a high degree of self-motivation. In addition to helping with turtle studies, the intern also helps with bird banding, reptile surveys, a BioBlitz, fish seining, and water quality studies. The intern will carry out an independent research project on some aspect of mud turtle ecology. At the end of the season in August, the intern gives an oral presentation and turns in a written report on their independent project. Interns work under the supervision of Sanctuary Director Chris Swarth. The Friends of Jug Bay, Anne Arundel County, and the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve provide the funding for this project.
Qualifications: Applicant must be a life science major at the junior or senior level (recent graduates are okay). Previous ecological field research is a plus.
Work schedule: May 1 to August 15. An earlier state date will also work. Interns work 5 days/week. Occasional weekend work and evening work is required.
Housing: There is no on-site housing. Interns will need to find their own housing. The Sanctuary is 18 miles south of Annapolis and 15 miles east of Washington, DC.
Stipend Award: $3,600.
Application Procedure: Please send a cover letter with statement of goals and explaining why you want the position; resume detailing education and work experience; transcripts (need not be "official"); and the names and email addresses of 3 references. Send application materials to: Chris Swarth, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, 1361 Wrighton. Rd., Lothian, MD 20711, or by email to cswarth@jugbay.org
Deadlines: Application materials must be received by March 20.
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Summer Positions with USDA Forest Service - Modoc National Forest
The Modoc National Forest is looking for 5 qualified Field Botanists and 2
Weed Crew members for summer 2009. The employment extends from mid-May
through August (start and end dates are flexible). The positions are based
out of the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Alturas, CA, and will work
throughout the 1.6 million acre forest. Plant habitats include red fir,
whitebark pine, and mixed conifer forests; pumice flats; sagebrush and
juniper covered lava flows; vernal pools; and fens.
Job descriptions and Qualifications:
Botany Surveying (GS-5, $14.24/hour): Botanists conduct field surveys for
Threatened, Endangered, Sensitive, and Watch List plants. Surveys require
documenting locations using GPS and topographic maps, and maintaining
field records.
Desired Skills: Must be able to identify plants to species using
dichotomous keys, and have completed a plant taxonomy or systematics
course. Familiarity with California or Great Basin flora a plus. Must be
able to navigate cross-country using map and compass. GPS and GIS skills
are helpful. Must be physically able to work long days in rough terrain,
walking 5-10 miles per day.
Weed Crew (GS-4, $12.73/hour): Weed crews locate and manually remove
noxious weeds, document weed locations using GPS and topographic maps, and
maintain field records of treatments.
Desired Skills: Ability to identify plants, and to perform strenuous
physical labor in hot weather conditions and rough terrain. GPS, GIS and
navigational skills are helpful.
Basic Qualifications:
• GS-4: Minimum 2 years college with 12 semester hours of
science/technical courses, or 6 months general experience plus 6 months
specialized experience at GS-3 level.
• GS-5: Bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours of
science/technical courses, or 1 year specialized experience at GS-4 level,
or a combination of education and experience.
• Over 18 years of age, and a U.S. Citizen
To Apply:
Apply through the automated Forest Service job application site, AVUE:
https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html
For Botany Surveying Positions, apply for: Biological Science Technician
(Plants) TEMP-OCR-404-5-PLANT
For Weed Crew Positions, apply for: Biological Science Technician (Plants)
TEMP-OCR-404-4-PLANT
NOTE: You must list Alturas, CA as one of your top nine location choices
to be considered for these positions.
Students: Continuing students are eligible for direct hiring under the
Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP), and should submit a resume
and transcripts directly to the Forest Botanist: Judy Perkins, Modoc
National Forest, 800 W. 12th Street, Alturas, CA 96101;
jperkins@fs.fed.us ; (530) 233-8827.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2009
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Temporary Research Technician – Forestry, Forest/Fire Ecology
The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station
(www.fs.fed.us/psw/redding/) anticipates filling four temporary positions
for the summer of 2009 (approximately late May or mid June through late
August or mid September - start and end dates somewhat flexible) at the GS-
5 to GS-7 levels to assist with forestry and forest ecology research. The
duty station for the positions will be at Pinecrest, California, which is
35 miles east of Sonora in the Central Sierra Nevada.
Job description: Successful applicants will assist with forestry and fire-
related research projects in the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest,
near Pinecrest, CA. The objectives of the studies are 1) to evaluate the
influence of stand spatial structure on natural regeneration and resilience
to wildfire, and 2) develop methods for minimizing mortality of large pines
when fire is reintroduced after a long period of fire suppression. Duties
will include laying out study plots using GPS, GIS, and compass, and taking
data on forest structural attributes. We will also be collecting tree
cores using increment borers to investigate tree growth rates in changing
competitive environments over time. These jobs are an excellent
opportunity for recent college graduates (Bachelors or Masters degree) to
gain work experience. One of the positions will be for a crew leader; for
this position an undergraduate degree is required with some graduate work/
degree or experience beneficial. Pay commensurate with education and
experience (GS-5 = $14.74/hr, GS-7 = $18.26/hr). Employees are paid for
federal holidays and accrue vacation time (4 hours per two week pay
period). Housing in a nearby community and daily transportation to and from
the work locations will be provided.
Qualifications:
o GS-5: Bachelor’s degree or 1 year experience at the GS-4 level, GS-
7: Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of graduate work in biology, botany,
forestry, natural resources, or related area, or 1 year experience at the
GS-5 level.
o Coursework in forestry or ecology; GIS or GPS skills a plus but not
necessary
o Must be physically fit and capable of hiking long distances over
difficult terrain
o Enjoys being outdoors, and can deal with inclement weather and the
occasional mosquito and stinging bee
o Capable of living and working closely together with others.
o Must have a valid drivers license, be a U.S. Citizen, and be at
least 18 years old.
The Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest is in a spectacular location
just west of the Emigrant Wilderness and north of Yosemite National Park
and contains some of finest remnant old-growth sugar pine mixed conifer
forest outside of the National Parks.
Apply at www.usajobs.gov. Search for either: Biological Science Technician
(Natural Resources), or Forestry Technician (Research). The later would be
for applicants with coursework in the field of forestry. Scroll down to
vacancy announcement: TEMP-OCR-404-5 (RESNAT), or TEMP-OCR-462-5 (RES),
both open Nationwide. [Note: for those with education and experience that
qualifies them at a higher level, use the vacancy announcement same as
above except “5” is replaced by a “7” for GS-7.] When applying, you must
select Pinecrest, CA as one of the duty stations you would like to be
considered for. This is an Open Continuous vacancy announcement with no
closing date. Those that wish to be considered for these positions must
apply to the vacancy announcement by February 22, 2009. The Referral List
for these positions will be issued to the selecting official on February
23, 2009. All applicants who have applied to the announcement on or before
the listed dates and are found to be qualified will be referred for
consideration.
For more information call or email Eric Knapp at (530) 226-2555, or
eknapp@fs.fed.us.
Note: this is an expansion of an earlier posting; if you are a student, you
may apply by sending a resume, along with the name, title, address, phone
number, and email address of at least three references directly to:
eknapp@fs.fed.us.
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Subject: Seasonal Forest Research Assistants ¬ paid positions available
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Up to 12 seasonal Research Assistants are sought to work on the first North American large-scale forest dynamics plot. The forest dynamics plot in Haliburton Forest, Ontario, (www.haliburtonforest.com) is the only pristine, old-growth forest plot of four North American “mega-plots†currently being established as part of a global network coordinated through the Smithsonian’s Center for Tropical Forest Science (CTFS, www.ctfs.si.edu/). Large-scale forest dynamics plots have proved to be of immense value in understanding forest dynamics, and as a springboard for comparative studies of tree biology and ecosystem processes.
DUTIES: Research Assistants will be responsible for collecting forest structure data involving species identification and various forest mensuration techniques, performing soil ecological measurements, and investigating mammalian herbivore impact. Additional duties such as data entry and equipment and camp maintenance will be required. Two positions will carry further responsibilities involved with leading the plot crew and camp coordination.
DURATION: Anticipated duration of most positions is from 18 May through 28 August 2009, though a longer engagement from 1 May through 30 September is preferred.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Strong candidates will be enrolled or have graduated from a program in environmental biology, natural resources or a related field; however a keen interest in natural resources may be sufficient. Candidates must be physically fit, able and willing to hike and work in rugged terrain under sometimes-arduous conditions, and to operate a canoe. Experience with vegetation sampling and the flora of central Ontario would be a benefit. Candidates are required to provide their own field gear and preferably should possess a valid driver’s license.
SALARY: Salary will be $ 1,700 to $ 2,000/mo., commensurate with experience and level of responsibility. Accommodations will be provided free of charge at the research station in Haliburton Forest.
ELEGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must be Canadian citizens or residents or must hold a valid work permit for Canada.
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and contact information (including phone numbers) of two references by 21 March via e-mail to: michaeldrescher@ymail.com. Applicant selection will continue until all positions are filled.
Michael Drescher
Faculty of Forestry
University of Toronto
33 Willcocks St.
Toronto, ON
M5S 3B3
(416) 946-0119
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Title: Eastern Box Turtle Technician *
*Agency: *Purdue University, Dept. Forestry and Natural Resources
*Location: *Yellowwood and Morgan-Monroe State Forests, Indiana
*Job Description: *A herpetological field assistant is needed to assist in a
study assessing the effects of silvicultural treatments on home range and
habitat use of eastern box turtles. Work will be conducted as part of the
Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment
(*www.fnr.purdue.edu/HEE*<http://www.fnr.purdue.edu/HEE>),
a large scale experimental study of forest management and its impact on
ecological processes. Duties will include 1) radio-tracking, 2) field GPS
navigation and data collection, 3) measuring and recording animal and
vegetation data, 4) collecting tissue samples, and 5) data entry. Position
dates are slightly flexible with field work occurring from *May through
October, 2009*.
All Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment field personnel will be housed in
recreational trailers at Brown County State Park (*
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/6725.htm* <http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/6725.htm>)
and Morgan Monroe State Forest.
Applications will be accepted through March 2. Applicants must be available
through October 2009 to be considered. To apply, electronically submit a
brief letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three
references to Andrea Currylow (see below).
*Qualifications: *The nature of this position requires applicants be in
excellent physical condition and have experience working independently in
adverse environments including heat, humidity, and biting insects. Any
field experience including radio telemetry, hand-held GPS use,
herpetological experience, and interpreting maps and orienteering is
preferred, although not required. Only extremely motivated individuals who
are interested in gaining valuable and unique experience in the field of
applied wildlife ecology should apply. A valid driver's license is
required.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
*Salary: *$8.75/ hr. + housing
*Last Date to apply: *March 2, 2009
*Contact: Andrea Currylow*
E-mail: *currylow@purdue.edu* macgowan@purdue.edu
(805) 610-1640
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Field assistant for yellow rail study at Seney NWR, Michigan --
Project description: Seney National Wildlife Refuge in the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan is reknown for it extensive sedge meadows and bogs
and associated plant and bird communities, as well as a long history of
active research. Hydrology and periodic disturbance, such as fire, are
important ecological processes that maintain the historical plant and
animal communities. The yellow rail is a rare, secretive species
associated with shallowly flooded sedge meadows. Knowledge about its
population status in most areas, its basic ecology, and its response to
habitat management is limited. This study examines factors influencing
the distribution and abundance of yellow rails and other bird species, and
associated habitat characteristics, in sedge meadows, and species?
responses to summer prescribed burning. The objectives of the study are
to describe occurrence and distribution of yellow rails at Seney NWR and
relate to habitat characteristics; describe occurrence and distribution of
Le Conte?s sparrow, sedge wrens, and other birds at Seney NWR and relate
to habitat characteristics; and evaluate effects of prescribed burning and
hydrology on plant community, cover, and structure at Seney NWR.
A field technician is needed to work in a small team to conduct nocturnal
rail surveys and collect habitat data in sedge-shrub wetlands from early
May through August. This position provides a great opportunity to spend
the entire growing/birding season in sedge meadows and sedge-shrub
habitats in a largely undisturbed wetland system.
Work period: 4 May to 28 August 2009 (total 765 hrs) [availability for
early start is important]
Type of services required: One individual is needed to assist with
nocturnal surveys for yellow rails and other wetland birds, collection of
habitat data on those survey points, and collection of data on plant
community and structure in sedge-shrub habitat. The individual will be
expected to accurately and completely collect field data and enter data
into spreadsheets. Nocturnal surveys requires ability to think and
function safely during night hours (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM) during the first
6 weeks. The individual will work in a team of 2-3 people under sometimes
challenging conditions, and therefore should be well motivated, work well
with others even under stress, understand the value of accurate and
complete data, and able to navigate by map, compass, and GPS. The
individual will periodically work with refuge staff and volunteers, and
may lead a volunteer in data collection later in the season.
Field work.?All field work will be conducted at Seney National
Wildlife Refuge. The individual will conduct nocturnal bird surveys the
first weeks (May-June) and then collect habitat data (July) and plant
community data (July-August) as part of a team. A GPS receiver and other
equipment will be provided to assist with navigation and data collection,
and two-way radio and other equipment provided for safety.
Data work.?Data will be entered on laptop computers using Excel
software.
Required skills and experience.?The individual will need at least 2 years
of college coursework in wildlife, natural resources, botany. The
individual must currently be a student or have been a student within the
past 12 months, as of 1 May 2008. The individual should demonstrate
skills and experience in collecting accurate and complete data under field
conditions and be able to work in remote field conditions, including at
night. Good to excellent hearing is required for surveys. Experience
with bird surveys, use of GPS receivers and Excel software, driving 4WD
vehicles, and CPR/first aid is desirable. Experience and ability in plant
taxonomy for identifying sedge-bog plants to species also a plus. Must be
able to demonstrate a valid driver?s license for operation of federal
vehicle.
Working conditions.? Most work will be performed outdoors, in the
sedge-shrub-bog wetlands in Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Access to
general areas is by 2- and 4-wheel drive vehicles on refuge gravel roads;
however, direct access to most surveyed areas requires hiking long
distances on uneven, soft, and often flooded ground, often at night. Field
work therefore requires very good physical condition, ability to walk long
distances (>5 km daily) on difficult substrates, good field sense, and
good navigational abilities. The individual will be required to carry
equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Field work will involve exposure to a
wide range of weather conditions including cold, snow, water, mud, and
heat. Exposure to biting insects (black flies, mosquitoes, and deer and
horse flies) is high. Work periodically during the season will be on
computers in an office setting.
Compensation.?Compensation is commensurate with the level of education and
experience required; for an individual who has completed at least 2 years
of college coursework, the estimated rate is $12.63/hour (if no previous
field experience) or $14.17/hour (if the individual has at least one
season of field experience). This rate includes an amount for
self-employment taxes. The individual is expected to work, on average, a
40?45 hour week, but some weeks may require longer hours, other weeks
shorter hours. Although pay will cover all hours worked, the individual
will not receive a premium rate for work beyond 8 hours/day or 40
hours/week. If any travel related to work occurs, travel costs will be
compensated as would be done for federal employees. The individual also
will be eligible for Workers Compensation at government expense the same
as a federal employee. The individual is responsible for all costs of
other transportation to and from Seney and for personal transportation at
the study area; a federal vehicle will be provided for transportation
around the study area. Housing is available on the refuge. The
Government does not provide meals or other living expenses.
Duty stations.?The individual will be stationed at Seney, Michigan for
work on the Seney National Wildlife Refuge.
Please send, electronically a complete resume and list of references;
please send electronically or via surface mail a copy of transcripts and,
if completed, proof of college diploma (copies ok) to:
Dr. Jane Austin
U.S. Geological Survey
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
8711 37th Street SE
Jamestown, ND 58401
jane_austin@usgs.gov
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Volunteers needed as field assistants for the project:
Evolution and Socio-Ecology of small Mammals in the Succulent Karoo of South
Africa
>From April 2009 onwards, especially for July/August to December 2009
Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for anybody who wants to get more
experience in field work relating to evolution, ecology and behavior before
starting an MsC or PhD project.
Project: We study the evolutionary and ecological reasons of group living,
paternal care, communal nesting and social flexibility in the striped mouse.
As this species is diurnal and the habitat is open, direct behavioral
observations in the field are possible.
What kind of people are needed? Biology/zoology/veterinary students are
preferred as candidates. Applicants must have an interest in working in the
field and with animals. Hard working conditions will await applicants, as
the study species gets up with sunrise (between 5 and 6 o` clock), and stops
its activity with dusk (19 o` clock). Work during nights might also be
necessary. Work in the field will be done for 5 days a week. Applicants must
be able to manage extreme temperatures (below 0 at night in winter,
sometimes over 40°C during summer days). Applicants must both be prepared to
live for long periods in the loneliness of the field and to be part of a
small group.
Work of field assistants: Trapping, marking and radio-tracking of striped
mice; direct behavioral observations in the field; maintenance of the
research station.
Confirmation letter: Students get a letter of confirmation about their work
and can prepare a report of their own small project to get credit points
from their university for their bachelor or masters studies.
Costs: Students have to arrange their transport to the field site
themselves. Per month, an amount of Rand 750 (around 65 Euro) must be paid
for accommodation at the research station. Students must buy their own food
etc in Springbok (costs of about R 2000 or 170 Euro/month). Including
extras, you should expect costs of about 250 Euros per month. Students get
an invitation letter which they can use to apply for funding in their home
country (eg. DAAD in Germany, SANW in Switzerland).
Place: The field site is in the Goegap Nature Reserve near Springbok in the
North-West of South Africa. The vegetation consists of Succulent Karoo,
which has been recognized as one of 25 hotspots of biodiversity. It is a
desert to semi-desert with rain mainly in winter (June to September).
When and how long: At the moment we are looking for two volunteers to start
in April / May 2009 and several volunteers that want to come during the
period July/ August to December 2009. Volunteers are expected to stay at
least 2 months, but longer periods of up to 6months are preferred.
How to apply? Send a short motivation letter stating why and for which
period you are interested and your CV via email to
carsten.schradin@zool.uzh.ch.
More information under www.stripedmouse.com
Contact via e-mail: carsten.schradin@zool.uzh.ch
Dr. Carsten Schradin
Research Assistant, Zoological Institute, Department of Animal Behavior,
University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland.
Tel: +41 - (0)44 635 5486
Honorary Researcher at the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences,
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
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WORKING AS A FIELD ASSISTANT IN GOEGAP NATURE RESERVE
A report by Romy Höppli, student at the University of Zurich, who staid in
Goegap June to August 2008
Blue skies without a single cloud for six weeks – rocky mountains with
little vegetation – yellow, orange and pink fields of flowers in whatever
direction you look – small mammals, lizards and birds in our front yard and
Mountain Zebras, Springbok and Ostrich right next door...
This was my time at the Succulent Karoo Research Station in Goegap Nature
Reserve in South Africa! During six weeks from the beginning of July until
the middle of August I've been living here, studying mice, experiencing
nature like never before and being part of a small community where there was
always something to laugh and joke about!
After arriving in Goegap, right the next morning my scientific adventure in
South Africa began: Setting and checking traps, nest observations and
radio-tracking were our daily routine. While I got bitten by the mice quite
often in the beginning and my right middle finger was scarred all over, I
improved quickly shaking the mice out of the traps, weighing them and
checking the number of the ear tag. Other duties like cleaning the cages of
the mice in the captive colony, washing the dirt from probably several
months out of the traps, painting the new Wendy House and putting in a floor
and curtains quickly added to our daily field work activities.
It was never boring in Goegap! There was always something to do: studying
the striped mouse, listening to the interesting and funny stories every
member could tell or just enjoying the time while reading a book or writing
e-mails to friends to tell them about this unique experience. Here, the
weekly trip back to 'civilization' in Springbok for shopping, sending
e-mails and having lunch at „Nando's“ - the best (Portuguese) fast food I
ever tasted - was always a highlight and the occasional trip to „Beaver's“,
the towns funniest pub, where all the locals went to, was a good opportunity
to dance, make party and enjoy the relaxed South African way of life!
My six weeks down here were full of great experiences and I enjoyed every
single day! Hopefully, I will be able to come back to Goegap Nature Reserve
one day!
Summer Botany Position in The Three Sisters Wilderness
Area, Oregon
Description: A
botanist position is available to participate in a study of vegetation change
across forest-meadow boundaries in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area,
Oregon. The incumbent will be part of
team that resamples ground vegetation and trees along permanent transects
established more than 25 years ago. Study sites are distributed across a broad range of mountain
environments.
This position is best suited to a mature, upper-level
undergraduate or graduate who is considering advanced study or professional
work in botany or ecology. The work
requires extended periods of backpacking and camping in remote, mountainous
sites.
Qualifications: Familiarity with the flora of the western and High Cascades of
Oregon. Ability to recognize or use a
taxonomic key to identify >200 species of grasses, sedges, forbs, and woody
plants from forest and meadow habitats (wet meadows, mesic and xeric slopes,
high elevation pumice plains). Previous
experience with vegetation sampling is desirable. Previous backcountry experience is required.
We seek an individual who is detail-oriented,
responsible, able to spend long hours in the field under challenging
conditions, and capable of working and living cooperatively with others. Given the remote nature of the field work,
flexibility in weekly scheduling is necessary. Housing between field sessions will be provided at the H.J. Andrews
(HJA) Experimental Forest (Blue River, Oregon). Transportation between HJA and trailheads into the wilderness will be
provided.
Salary: approx.
$2,250 - 2,700/month, depending upon experience and qualifications.
Duration: mid-June
through mid-September 2009
To apply, send the following to the address below:
*HANDWRITTEN letter describing interests, qualifications,
specific dates of availability, and names and phone numbers of those providing
letters of reference.
*a typewritten resume
*copies of either college transcripts or professional
work products
*two letters of reference
For more information:
Ryan Haugo, PhD Candidate, College of Forest Resources,
Box 354115, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-4115;
Email:haugor@u.washington.edu, Phone: 206.930.6970
Charlie Halpern, Research Professor, CFR. E-mail: chalpern@u.washington.edu
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*Title: HERPETOFAUNAL PAID INTERNSHIP ASSISTANT*
*Institution: *Alabama A&M University
*Location: *Mid-Cumberland Plateau in Northeastern Alabama and Southern
Tennessee
*Job Description: *A* *SEASONAL HERPETOFAUNAL PAID INTERNSHIP ASSISTANT is
needed starting April 6, 2009
for 6 months. Duties for the intern include the implementation of a
herpetofaunal study investigating the effects of forest
management practices, as well as the collection of data on pool
breeding amphibians
at experimental forest stands across
northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. Ability to identify adult,
juvenile, and larval pool breeding amphibians is beneficial
for paid internship assistants. The intern should expect to work in
hot and humid
weather and hike in mountainous terrain.
*Qualifications: *Experience with herpetofaunal surveys is beneficial to
the paid internship assistant. Experience with adult, juvenile, and larval
amphibian identification is also beneficial to the paid internship
assistant. However, some training will be provided.
*Applications: *Please send your resume with references and a cover letter
to the email listed below.
*Salary: *$1100.00 /month * *
*Last Date to Apply: *March 9, 2009 or until the position is filled
*Contact:* Timothy Baldwin
Email: Timothy.Baldwin.aamu@gmail.com (preferred)
Phone: 256-372-5991
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Summer Field Positions: Ecology and Restoration of Montane Meadows, Western Oregon
Description: We are studying the potential for restoration of montane meadows that have experienced decades of encroachment by conifers. Field crew positions are available to assist with measurements of vegetation response to experimental treatments (conifer removal with and without prescribed fire) in meadows of the western Cascade Range, Oregon (Willamette National Forest). For information about the experiment and related research see: http://depts.washington.edu/bgridge
These positions are best suited to mature, upper-level undergraduates or graduates who are considering advanced study or professional work in ecology or field botany.
Qualifications: Familiarity with the flora of the western Cascade Range. Ability to recognize, or use taxonomic keys to identify, vascular plant species (the flora includes nearly 150 species of grasses, sedges, forbs, and woody plants from both forest and meadow habitats). Previous experience with vegetation sampling is desirable.
We seek individuals who are detail-oriented, responsible, interested in learning, able to spend long hours in the field, and capable of working and living cooperatively with others. Housing will be provided at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest: http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/
Salary: ~$12.50-14.00/hr, depending upon experience and qualifications.
Duration: mid-June through Aug 2009 (a longer assignment may be possible)
Closing date: March 10, 2009
To apply, send the following to the address below (e-mail submissions preferred):
* cover letter describing interests, qualifications, dates of availability, and names and phone numbers of those providing letters of reference.
* resume
* copies of either college transcripts or professional work products
* two letters of reference
For more information: Charlie Halpern, Research Professor, College of Forest Resources, Box 352100, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-2100
E-mail: chalpern@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206.543.2789
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The Sevilleta LTER is seeking applicants for Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU). Application deadline is March 20, 2009. We will be
looking for 10 REU students for the Summer of 2009.
This interdisciplinary REU Site Program at the Sevilleta LTER in central
New Mexico will train ten undergraduate students who will conduct
independent research under the guidance of UNM faculty in Biology and
Earth and Planetary Sciences. The summer program includes a seminar
series, a journal club, an annual symposium, professional development
workshops, ethics training, and fieldtrips. Students will conduct
independent research at the Sevilleta, and present results at the annual
research symposium. They will also attend a weekly seminar and journal
club, and interact with visiting speakers. The program includes faculty in
ecology, the geosciences, and meteorology. Working at the LTER site
invites close interactions among students, faculty, and graduate students.
Students will have numerous opportunities to share ideas and explore
issues within and across disciplines. A goal is to increase the number of
students, particularly underrepresented minorities, pursuing careers in
bio-geosciences. The program will provide exposure to a large,
multidisciplinary research program, inspire students to continue into
professional careers, and prepare students for the rigors of graduate
school, professional research, and responsible citizenship. The program
exemplifies the integration of research and education. As students conduct
research, they will learn how to be a scientist, along with many
technical, methodological and ethical issues that arise in scientific
research.
Lodging and laboratory space for REU students will be provided by the
University of New Mexico Sevilleta Field Station at NO COST. In addition,
candidates chosen will receive a stipend of $4500 during the 11-week
summer program (June1-August 14 2009). We will also refund travel costs
to and from the UNM Sevilleta Field Station up to $500.
Applications will be accepted from students at any stage of their
undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline, so long as
the applicant is interested in conservation biology and ecology. Students
are not eligible if they have completed an undergraduate degree by Summer
2009. We welcome applications from students at four year colleges,
students that are the first member of their family to attend college,
non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented
groups. Students must be U.S. Citizens.
Application information can be found by visiting http://sev.lternet.edu/REU
If you have questions or need additional information please contact:
Jennifer E. Johnson (jjohnson@sevilleta.unm.edu ) or 575.838.3015
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Northern Minnesota is a focal point of potential climate warming impacts
because it sits at the transition between the boreal and temperate forest
biomes. The B4WARMED (Boreal Forest Warming
at an Ecotone in Danger) experiment is a unique manipulative experiment that
warms both plants and soil in the field to emulate future climate scenarios.
This experiment examines how tree seedlings and germinants respond to
predicted warming with respect to physiology, phenology, growth, and survival.
For more information: http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/B4WARMED.html
We seek undergraduate or newly graduated students with a background or
interest in biology, ecology, physiology, environmental science, biophysics,
forestry, or related field.
Interns are needed primarily from June until August but some workers as
early as March and others workers are needed through November.
Research site and work day description:
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 in Ely, MN. An individual’s home base may be at
either of these locations. 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. Typical work days are
eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require weekend, early
morning or evening work. Travel between sites will be necessary.
Responsibilities:
General responsibilities include collecting and recording data in both
field and laboratory environments in accordance with established protocols,
limited data entry, and aiding principle investigators and graduate students
as needed. Specific field responsibilities include measurements of plant
growth, physiology, and phenology; and routine maintenance of field
instruments or research equipment. Desired qualifications include: 1)
willingness to work hard in outdoor setting, 2) ability to follow research
protocols, 3) familiarity with plant and tree species of Northern Minnesota,
4) an ability to work well and play well with others, and 5) enthusiasm and
curiosity.
Independent Research:
As part or independent of these positions, opportunities abound for
guided research with project investigators: Peter Reich, Rebecca Montgomery,
Roy Rich, Sarah Hobbie, or Jacek Oleksyn. We actively seek undergraduates,
recent graduates or graduate students who want to undertake supervised
research within the scope of the B4WARMED experiment. We encourage and will
assist students to solicit student research funding as it may be available.
Questions regarding research opportunities should be directed to Roy Rich
at: rich0475@umn.edu.
More information on independent research opportunities with B4WARMED can be
found at: http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/opportunities.html
Contact:
Please send resume including relevant experiences and work along with two
references and dates available to:
Artur Stefanski M.S.
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave N.
St Paul, MN 55108 USA
email: stefa066@umn.edu
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Odum Conference 2009, "Understanding and managing biological invasions as dynamic processes: integrating information across space and time"
http://nyisri.org/Odum.aspx
Conference dates: April 30 – May 1, 2009
Venue: The Rensselaerville Institute, and the E.N. Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, both in, Rensselaerville, NY (about 25 mi. from Albany, NY)
Speakers: Prominent figures in invasion ecology, management, and policy will be giving individual presentations and holding panel discussions. For a complete list of speakers, please visit the conference website: http://nyisri.org/Odum.aspx
Theme: This conference will focus on: 1) incorporating a dynamic perspective into invasion ecology and management; 2) developing specific mechanisms to assemble and evaluate the needed datasets; and 3) fostering a collaborative research-management approach wherein site-specific data reveal broad patterns, which in turn yield management recommendations.
Poster Submissions: We are calling for abstracts for posters addressing one or more of the following themes: a) invasive species management activities that incorporate a dynamic aspect (e.g., climate change, natural enemy acquisition, interactions of multiple invasive species); b) basic research on dynamic aspects of invasions; c) invasive species monitoring and database initiatives; and d) collaborative undertakings between invasive species ecologists and managers. The deadline for abstract submission is March 15, 2009. For submission procedures please see the conference website, http://nyisri.org/Odum.aspx
For a conference schedule and information on registration, accommodations, and transportation, please visit the conference website: http://nyisri.org/Odum.aspx
Organized by:
Ecological Research Institute
New York Invasive Species Research Institute (http://nyisri.org)
E.N. Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station (http://www.huyckpreserve.org)
Thank you very much,
Jonathan Rosenthal and Radka Wildova, Conference Co-Chairs
Holly Menninger, Conference Coordinator
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Holly Menninger, Ph.D.
Senior Extension Associate and NY Invasive Species Research Institute Coordinator
Department of Natural Resources
Cornell University
110 Rice Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 607.254.6789
Fax: 607.255.0349
Web: http://nyisri.org
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2009 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS - SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS, COLORADO
Program is from June 8 to August 14 (10 weeks), although some positions may extend longer. Application deadline is March 16.
Natural Resource Interns work with natural resource managers and/or researchers on a variety of projects spanning hydrology, water quality, and ecology, and addressing issues such as mine reclamation, air and water pollution, and ecosystem health.
Internships will be based in various locations (but mainly in Durango and Silverton, CO). Interns will participate in a program-wide orientation and field trips. At the end of the program, each intern will prepare a presentation about their experience.
Interns will receive a $2,700 stipend, housing, and mileage reimbursement for travel to program events. Some positions may require that the intern have their own transportation to and from their work site.
How to apply for an internship: Send or email an application form, a one page letter describing your interest and experience, a resume, and one letter of recommendation. Deadline is March 16. Interns must be at least 18 years old. For more information on the specific positions and for the application form, go to: http://www.mountainstudies.org/Research/Internship_Program.htm.
Internship Coordinator: Aaron Kimple, Mountain Studies Institute, c/o Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO 81301;Kimple_A@fortlewis.edu; tel. 970-247-7071.
Koren Nydick, PhD
Executive Director, Mountain Studies Institute
Research Associate, University of Colorado at Boulder
Adjunct Faculty, Fort Lewis College
Cell: 970-769-2983
www.mountainstudies.org
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Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is offering a National Science Foundation
sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program from June 1
– July 24, 2009. REU students will be mentored by graduate students and
faculty and work on research in areas of forestry and plant sciences,
insects and wildlife ecology, molecular biology and genetics, soil
mineralogy and biogeochemistry, hydrology and environmental monitoring,
landscape ecology, and human interactions. Responsibilities may include
field sampling/site visits, data analysis, and scientific writing. Students
will attend seminars and workshops on research and career planning. At the
end of the program, participants will prepare a final report, a poster, and
present their research at a research symposium. Students will receive a
$4000 stipend, dining card, and be housed in dormitories on the AAMU campus.
Minorities and underrepresented groups within the science fields are
encouraged to apply. For more information of the summer 2009 research
projects, available mentors, application form, and application process;
please visit our website at http://saes.aamu.edu/Forestry/reu/home.html or
contact Dr. Elica Moss at elica.moss@aamu.edu , Ph: 256-372-8219.
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A crew leader and field technician and are needed to conduct a variety of animal surveys as part of a long-term food web study in the Carrizo National Monument from early April until mid-late August 2009. The Carrizo is the largest remnant of the San Joaquin grassland ecosystem and contains many endangered plants and animals. Employees will work on a team of 3-5 people and will conduct a variety of surveys, focusing especially on mark-recapture and radio telemetry of endangered kangaroo rats. Mark-recapture surveys of threatened squirrels, point counts for birds, visual line transects for reptiles, pitfall trapping for invertebrates, and spotlight surveys for predators and lagomorphs will also be conducted, and team members will help with vegetation sampling.
All applicants must be pursuing or have a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences and have previous field experience. Previous supervisory experience is desired for the crew leader position. A strong interest in natural history, conservation, and/or management and a high level of responsibility, organization, and motivation are required. PIT tagging experience, small mammal trapping experience, and familiarity with the plants and animals of California are particularly desired. Must live and work well with others in an isolated setting and be positive and flexible. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to tolerate hot field conditions.
The work schedule is approx. 40 hrs per week, usually 5 days on/2 days off but varies through season. Compensation is $2167/month plus health benefits for technician, $2423/month plus health benefits for crew leader. Housing is provided at an active research facility on the Monument at no cost.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by February 20, 2009 at prugh@nature.berkeley.edu. Inquiries can also be directed to Laura by email or phone (510-643-3918). For more information about the project: http://ecnr.berkeley.edu/persPage/dispPP.php?I=1512
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2009 SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP EXPERIENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA
We are seeking one qualified undergraduate to participate in
field-based research to study plant biodiversity and ecology in South
Africa. The research program, funded by the National Science Foundation,
will run for about 6 weeks during the summer of 2009, likely starting in
mid-May. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents and must be
currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (students graduating this May
may apply).
It will involve research at several field sites in different areas of
the fabulously diverse Cape Floristic Region. For more background on the
Cape Floristic Region see:
http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/xp/Hotspots/cape_floristic/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.plantzafrica.com/vegetation/vegmain.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_floristic_region , &
http://www.capeaction.org.za/
Students will work closely with graduate student Adam Wilson, who has
been conducting research in South Africa for the past two years (
http://tinyurl.com/AdamWilson ), and Professor John Silander http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/people/silander/,
who has been working in South Africa for the past nine years. The overall
goal of this project is to understand the dynamics of vegetation and fire in
the landscape with respect to weather and climate in the recent past to
inform our understanding of what may happen in the future. The
student selected will also conduct an independent research project
in collaboration with Adam Wilson, John Silander and
collaborating scientists in South Africa. The program will cover all travel
expenses for students, local expenses in South Africa, as well as providing
a stipend of about $3,000 for your 5+ week commitment.
Field work will include collection of above-ground biomass data from the
shrublands (fynbos) surrounding Capetown for comparison with remotely sensed
(satellite) images. This is a fairly labor intensive process and involves
working long hours outside in all sorts of weather (from sunny and warm to
cold and rainy). It will be winter there and we will see frost and possibly
snow in the mountains. We will spend most of our time in protected areas
conducting research, but there will also be some time spent in Cape Town and
especially at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Our accommodations will
vary, likely including bed&breakfast style housing, hostels, and cabins when
we are in the protected areas.
Prior experience with map, compass, and GPS will be useful. Some
individualized preparation will be needed by the student prior to
departure. This will include reading and watching films about the history
(natural & social) of South Africa.
Interested students should submit:
i) Curriculum Vitae,
ii) grades (informal transcripts are fine) and a list of relevant courses,
iii) two letters of recommendation,
iv) a cover letter that describes any previous research and international
experiences, and a brief statement explaining your interest in obtaining
field research experience in plant ecology and evolution.
Please submit application materials as attachments (preferably in a single
PDF) in an email by January 31 to Adam Wilson (adam.wilson@uconn.edu ).
Thank you for your interest,
Adam
Adam Wilson
http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/people/wilson/
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
BioPharm 223
University of Connecticut
Tel: 860.486.4157
