WestLand Resources Inc., is actively seeking on-call Field Botanists /

Technicians to support upcoming projects (expected to start in May) for our

environmental consulting practice. WestLand specializes in the technical and

procedural requirements necessary for compliance with the National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered

Species Act. Our biological resources practice includes: development of

natural resources management plans; conducting ecological investigations and

base-line studies; and mitigation planning, design and implementation. This

position will be based in Tucson, with potential for travel outside of

Tucson up to 5 days per week.

Responsibilities:

The Field Botanist /Technician position will be responsible for surveying

for native fauna and flora, and reporting findings.

REQUIREMENTS

=95Associate’s degree in a biologically related field required. Bachelor’s

degree preferred

=95Prior experience with identification of Southwest plants required

=95Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team

=95Ability to work in a fast-paced and creative environment

=95Ability to work in extreme desert temperatures and rough terrain

=95Experience with Microsoft office products

=95Knowledge of Southwest fauna preferred

WestLand prides itself on providing a work environment that is relaxed and

collaborative, while supporting the highest standards for project delivery

and work product quality.  Our team approach to both project and staff

development naturally fosters a tight-knit environment of uniquely skilled

and experienced professionals, learning from and helping one another.

Westland is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be

an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all interested

parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance

abuse testing

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Support is available in the Johnson lab for a Doctoral (preferred) or

Master of Science student in urban forest ecology. The successful applicant

will join a project that supports urban forest management decision-making

by testing both ecological theory and science-based management approaches

in urban environments, synthesis of multiple long-term data sets describing

biophysical and social variables, and increasing information connectivity

networks. The successful applicant will assist in these efforts and develop

a thesis that contributes to the project. Demonstrated skills in plant

identification and/or analysis of large data sets are preferred, as is a

Master=E2=80=99s degree for those seeking to earn a doctorate.

The University of Maryland faculty includes experts in a broad range of

related fields, including urban forestry, landscape architecture, ecology,

soil science, environmental science and policy, and many specialties in

biology. The University is affiliated with the National Center for

Socio-Environmental Synthesis (http://www.sesync.org). Additional

information about UMD and the Plant Science Graduate Program of the

Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture can be found at

http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/

<http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/welcome/welcome.html> and

http://psla.umd.edu/.

Send a CV, unofficial transcripts, and a personal statement detailing

research interests, motivation, and relevant experience via email. Review

of applications will begin immediately.  A summer 2017 start may be

possible for a highly qualified applicant.

Contact:

Lea R. Johnson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

University of Maryland

2134 Plant Sciences Building

College Park, MD 20742

(301) 405-1602 Office

leaj@umd.edu

https://psla.umd.edu/people/dr-lea-johnson

We are seeking six, highly motivated individuals who are interested working as part of a large team of investigators examining diversity patterns in restored grasslands that are part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).  In Kansas, the CRP program includes over 2 million acres=97much of which is re-established, native grassland. However, a dominant grazer is lacking on most of these sites despite the critical role that bison historically played in this grassland ecosystem. Our study will test how two CRP plantings (CP2 and CP25), which differ in the number of forbs planted, and the effects of periodic grazing influence the restoration of plant and insect abundance on 108 grassland sites across the precipitation gradient in Kansas.

The technicians will work as part of one, unified team that is subdivided into three field crews located in east, central, or western Kansas. Each field crew will work from mid-May to early-August.  The majority of the field effort will be spent in remote short- to tallgrass prairie habitats.  Primary tasks will include plant, insect, and soil sampling in the field, data entry, and sample preparation.  Applicants need to be able work under all weather conditions and be good team players.  Some experience with plant or insect sampling and/or identification is preferred, but dedicated, hardworking individuals will also be considered.  Starting pay is $10/hr plus free housing during the summer of field work.=20

If interested, please contact Dr. Greg Houseman (Greg.Houseman@wichita.edu) or Dr. Mary Liz Jameson (MaryLiz.Jameson@gmail.com).

Clemson University is proud to invite applications for PhD fellowships in “Computationally Intensive Genomics Analysis and Application in Agriculture”

For more information, please visit the following website:

[http://www.clemsonnationalneedsfellows.org%3chttp:/www.clemsonnationalneedsfellows]www.clemsonnationalneedsfellows.org<http://www.clemsonnationalneedsfellows.org>

Prescribed fire effects on seedbanks of pine barrens

Department of Forestry, Michigan State University

and USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station

Position description: The Department of Forestry at Michigan State University, in collaboration with USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station, is seeking a highly motivated seasonal research technician for Summer 2017 to assist with a project investigating soil heating processes and the effects of soil heating on soil carbon, nutrients, seedbanks and hardwood regeneration in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The technician will be primarily responsible for maintaining the field-collected soil samples in a seed bank germination greenhouse study near Rhinelander, WI, U.S.A. The technician will have opportunity to also participate in field activities. The technician will be co-supervised by a Project Manager and Research Scientist.  The technician will be trained on the job and responsible for following safety and study protocols. In addition, opportunity exists for technician to pursue mentored independent research related to the overall project goals. The abstract for the project is available here: http://www.firescience.gov/JFSP_advanced_search_results_detail.cfm?jdbid=3D%24%26J3%3CW%40%2 0%20%0A

Qualifications: The successful applicants will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: 1) previous greenhouse experience as a technician; 2) strong organization and communication skills; 3) demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment; 4) demonstrated commitment to completing work with a high level of initiative, skill and professionalism; 5) a high aptitude for adverse environmental conditions; and 6) possession of a valid US driver’s license. We desire the technician to have experience in plant identification in the upper Lake States region, specifically northern dry forests and pine barrens.

Working conditions: This position will be largely greenhouse-based. In the greenhouse, the technician is responsible for providing own gear, including supportive, closed-toe shoes, to accommodate long periods of standing and the warm, humid conditions of a greenhouse.  For occasional field work, the conditions may include exposure to inclement weather, full sun, biting insects, and poison ivy and walking over uneven terrain; lifting and carrying field packs weighing up to 40 lb.; bending, squatting, kneeling, sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; operating measurement or sampling equipment with a strong level of fine motor skills; and performing repetitive tasks with a high level of precision and accuracy. Personal protective equipment necessary for performing the position will be provided. The technician will be responsible for providing their own personal field gear (appropriate field clothing, footwear, daypack, etc.).

Salary: Hourly wage commensurate with experience, for 40 hours/week starting approximately June 5, 2017 and continuing for approximately 4.5 months. We may be able to accommodate earlier or later start & end dates with advance notification (please specify any start/end date requests in your cover letter).

Location: The position is located near Rhinelander, WI. Occasional overnight travel may be required to perform field measurements in Ashland, WI.

Housing: Housing is not provided.  Reasonable dormitory accommodations are available at a University of Wisconsin field station 20 minutes north of the office location.

To Apply: Applicants should email as a single PDF: 1) a letter of interest detailing your qualifications for the position and the dates of your availability, 2) resume/CV with list of relevant coursework, and 3) a list of three professional references with contact information (institution, email address, phone number), to Dr. Christel Kern at cckern@fs.fed.us<mailto:cckern@fs.fed.us> . Please name your file as: LastnameFirstname_Application_YYYYMMDD.

Application deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning February 15, 2017 so you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

For more information: Contact Dr. Christel Kern at cckern@fs.fed.us or Dr. Jessica Miesel at mieselje@msu.edu.

An undergraduate research assistant position is available in the Quantitative Forest Management laboratory in the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources at West Virginia University.

The undergraduate research assistant will assist a master=92s student with completing field work for a forest restoration project. The field work will be conducted in the mixed conifer forests of the Sierra Nevada in Northern California, with majority of time spent in the Eldorado National Forest. The main objective of the project is to evaluate post fire restoration efforts made after the 2004 Power Fire. This project will help identify successful restoration techniques to reestablish open, old growth conditions in the Sierra Nevada.

Field Work responsibilities will include collecting forest inventory data, soil samples, vegetation surveys, basic ecophysiological data, and micro-environmental variables. A variety of equipment will be used including, basic field work items (clinometer, d-tape, etc.) and potentially more advanced machines (ceptometer, gas exchange analyzer, etc.). Experience with more advanced equipment is appreciated, but not necessary.

This position will be for about a 3-month period during the summer from May 2017 to August 2017. Work will average 40 hrs/week. The salary offered will depend on prior experience. Travel to California, along with housing and a small food stipend will be provided.

Qualifications: All junior or senior students currently enrolled in an academic program related to forestry, biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or similarly related natural resource fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be highly self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic. A background or strong interest in conducting field-based research is desirable. A cumulative GPA greater than 3.0 in undergraduate coursework is preferable. Candidates must be willing and able to travel long distances, camp outdoors on occasion, do physically demanding work, and work in hot or otherwise uncomfortable conditions. Applicants must possess a valid driver=92s license.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of two references. Applications will be considered immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration please submit material by February 24, 2017. For additional information or to submit application material, please contact Iris Allen (ica0002@mix.wvu.edu).

The deadline is February 10th.

Title: Conservation Genetics Lab Technician

Agency: Texas A&M University, Institute of Renewable Natural Resources

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Description: Mussel Research Group at Texas A&M University Institute of Renewable Natural Resources is looking to hire a highly motivated Lab Technician. The individual will assist research in conservation genetics of freshwater mussels in Texas. Primary job duties include archiving tissue samples, DNA extraction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequencing, and fragment analyses; however, the individual should expect occasional field sampling of mussels. Fieldwork includes visual and tactile search for mussels (wading and snorkeling), mussel identification, and data entry. Typical work schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hrs per day. Occasionally, longer workdays may be required to complete field sampling.

Applicants must be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoy working with others. Applicants should anticipate residing in Dallas, Texas.

Salary: $900 every 2 weeks

Qualifications: Bachelor=92s degree in Biology or related field; experience extracting DNA and PCR; excellent communication skills and competency to work independently. Preference will be given to applicants with strong background in phylogenetics/population genetics, work experience in a molecular genetics laboratory, and/or familiarity with population genetics and phylogenetic analysis software.

Tentative Start Date: February 28, 2017. This position is initially for 4 months; however, it may be extended depending on performance and there is the possibility to switch to a graduate degree at Texas A&M University.

As a single email attachment, submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Kentaro Inoue (kentaro.inoue@ag.tamu.edu). Review of applications will start February 10, 2017 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Website: http://irnr.tamu.edu/  |  http://tamuirnrmussels.weebly.com/

Greetings,

The Duke University Marine Lab is pleased to offer full scholarships for two undergraduates ( covering tuition & fees, room & board, books, travel to Beaufort, and support for participation in a Beaufort Signature travel course to Panama during a semester of study, Fall 2017 in Beaufort North Carolina. Undergraduate scholars will enroll in Duke courses taught in Beaufort where there is emphasis on the biology and physiology of marine organisms, marine molecular biology, marine policy, and coastal socio-ecological issues. Scholars will choose their coursework from a list of fall course options: https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/programs/undergraduate/fall. Students will receive a Duke University transcript at the conclusion of the semester.

Application deadline: 25 February 2017

Notification of awards will be made no later than 15 March 2017.

To be eligible, an applicant must

  *   be enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in college in Fall 2017 (Duke students are not eligible for this scholarship)

  *   be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa

Other factors considered in the evaluation process include whether an applicant

  *   identifies with a group that is racially/ethnically underrepresented in marine science

  *   has demonstrated interest in marine science and its impact on society

  *   anticipates pursuing a PhD in the marine sciences

  *   submits a compelling personal statement and strong letters of recommendation

To apply

Interested students are required to submit:

*         Personal essay: How has your heritage made a difference in your life? How might it resonate in your work in marine science? How will a semester at the Duke Marine Laboratory benefit your career goals?

*         Resume

*         Two academic letters of recommendation (email to dukemarinelab@nicholas.duke.edu)

*         Official transcript

*         Undergraduate Scholarship Application (available at the website link below)

Students on financial aid should consult with their financial aid advisor to determine how a scholarship would impact their financial aid package.

Check the website for complete application information:  https://nicholas.duke.edu/marinelab/undergraduate/scholarships-marine-science

ACCREDITED COURSES

Creatively Communicating Biology & Ecology (May 8-13) with Dr. Hannah Rogers, Columbia University

Darwin and the Origin of Species: A Field Course (May 8-20) with Dr. James Costa, Western Carolina University & Highlands Biological Station

Landscape Conservation of Amphibians (May 15-27) with Dr. Bill Peterman, The Ohio State University

Grasses (Poaceae) of the Southern Appalachians (May 22-27) with Dr. Paul McKenzie, US Fish & Wildlife Service

Biology & Identification of Ferns (May 29-June 3) with Dr. Joey Shaw, University of Tennessee-

Chattanooga

Flora of the Blue Ridge (June 5-17) with Dr. Paul Manos, Duke University

General Ecology (June 12-24) with Dr. Thomas Martin, Western Carolina University

Conservation Biology in the Field (June 26-July 8) with Dr. Peter White, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Introduction to Southern Appalachian Fungi (July 17-29) with Dr. Rich Baird, Mississippi State University, and Jay Justice, Arkansas Mycological Society

Forest Ecosystems of the Southern Appalachians (July 24-August 5) with Dr. Stephanie Jeffries, North Carolina State University, Dr. Alan Weakley, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Dr. Julie Tuttle, Duke University

Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, & Caddisflies (July 31-August 12) with Dr. John Morse, Clemson University

Wetland Plant Communities (August 7-12) with Dr. Dwayne Estes, Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) and Austin Peay State University

WORKSHOPS (NOT FOR CREDIT)

Wildflowers and Waterfalls  (May 1-5) with Dr. Timothy Spira, Clemson University

Mountains Piled Upon Mountains: Exploring western North Carolina through William Bartram=92s Travels (May 15-20) with Brent Martin, The Wilderness Society

Macrophotography: A Bug=92s-Eye View of Nature (June 5-9) with Dr. Kefyn Catley, Western Carolina University

Gardening with Native Plants in Highlands (July 10-14) with Dr. Larry Mellichamp, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Rain Garden Design (July 17-18) with Russell Funderburk, Highlands Botanical Garden

Mushrooms of the Carolinas (August 14-18) with Alan & Arleen Bessette & Michael Hopping

Tree Identification (October 18-20) with Russell Funderburk, Highlands Botanical Garden

For more information and course descriptions, visit our website at highlandsbiological.org/summer-2017/

A masters level research assistantship is available in the Forest Ecophysiology lab of Dr. Heidi Renninger in the Department of Forestry(http://www.cfr.msstate.edu/forestry/) at Mississippi State Universitystarting August, 2017.  Broadly, my lab seeks to understand how the physical environment affects plant physiological functioning in terms ofproductivity and water use and how environmental change will alter plantand ecosystem function in the future.  Specific research projects are open and could include (but are not limited to) any of the following topics:  physiological functioning of bottomland hardwood tree speciesin terms of the ecosystem services they provide, physiological comparison of water use in upland hardwood species in relation to mesophication and flammability of the ecosystem, physiology of poplar biofuel crops, or structure/function relationships in xylem and phloemacross plant types.  This two year assistantship provides financial support including a stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance.  Moreinformation about the graduate school at Mississippi State University can be found here:  http://www.grad.msstate.edu/.  To learn more aboutthe position, please contact Heidi Renninger at Heidi.Renninger@msstate.edu.  Interested students should submit a letterof interest that provides information on the student=92s background, research interests and goals for graduate school as well as a resume/CVto Dr. Renninger. Review of applications will begin on Feb. 20th.