The Ponisio Lab is seeking two field technicians to conduct fieldwork for a

new experiment investigating pollinator interactions in the Madrean Sky

Islands. This long-term project will explore how interaction patterns at

the individual, species, and network levels affect ecosystem resilience and

function, and how the assembly history of a community influences those

patterns. This is a collaborative project with Shalene Jha at the

University of Texas and Terry Griswold at the USDA Logan Bee Lab. Our

non-profit partner is Robinson Sudan at New Leaf.

We will be sampling plant-pollinator communities in southeastern Arizona

and northern New Mexico from mid-June to August 2017. A typical field day

will involve either driving or hiking to sampling sites in high-elevation

meadows, collecting pollinators for approximately four hours, and pinning

samples back at the campsite. We intend to camp for around five days at a

time, then return to one of two field stations (Southwestern Research

Station in Arizona and Sevilleta Field Station in New Mexico). We will work

in teams of two, and rotate the teams around the sampling sites.

*Responsibilities*

   – Field monitoring and collection of pollinators

   – Processing insect specimens in the lab including pinning bees,

   labeling samples

   – Data entry into spreadsheets

   – Periodic monitoring of trap nesting surveys or other miscellaneous

   pollination experiments

*Qualifications*

*Required*

   – Interest in botany, entomology, conservation biology and field ecology

   – Previous field or lab experience or coursework related to botany

   and/or entomology

   – Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original

   data)

   – Highly motivated and able to work independently

   – Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

   – Ability to work in field under sunny conditions for long hours

   – Car camping and/or backpacking experience

   – Valid Drivers License

*Preferred*

   – Bachelors degree in relevant field

   – Previous experience studying pollinators, especially native bees

   and/or monitoring other insect populations

   – Previous field experience in the southwestern U.S.

The salary for this position is $2641- $3082 monthly, depending on previous

experience.

Candidates should apply for this position by March 27, 2017 by emailing

Kaysee Tom at kathleen.c.tom@gmail.com with =E2=80=9CField Tech Application =E2=80=93

YourLastName=E2=80=9D as the subject line, e.g., =E2=80=9CField Tech Application =E2=80=93

Ponisio.=E2=80=9D Please include a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact

information for 2-3 references.

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*About the Ponisio Lab*

The Ponisio Lab (http://www.ponisiolab.com) is a new lab at the University

of California, Riverside. With continued degradation of ecosystems, we need

to know how to restore biodiversity, both for conservation and to ensure

the provision of essential services provided by nature. To manage and

restore diversity in human-modified systems, however, we need to understand

the mechanisms that originally maintained biodiversity. The Ponisio Lab

studies the mechanisms operating in complex systems, specifically

ecological communities, that underlie diversity maintenance.

The questions we are currently tackling are along these lines: 1) How do

the characteristics of communities affect interaction patterns? 2) How do

interaction patterns feedback to affect the characteristics of communities?

3) How can we design (restore) degraded communities to promote stability

and evolutionary potential (applying all the principles learned from the

above)?

— Kaysee Tom

Lab Manager, Ponisio Lab, UC Riverside

kathleen.c.tom@gmail.com

The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between rattlesnakes (Crotalus spp.) and kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spp.).

Location: Desert Regions of Southwestern US.

Dates:  Mid-May through beginning of August

Job description:    Field assistants will live at a remote field station in either the Mojave or Sonoran Desert, and conduct fieldwork in the surrounding area. Assistants will help with marking, capture, and behavioral observations of rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field.  This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques.

Qualifications:  No experience necessary.  On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience.  Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, work nights and sleep days, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/night), and live in a remote area with only basic amenities and very limited access to internet and cell phones.  Must be able to work and live comfortably in extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good-

natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers.  Room and board are provided.

Application:  To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Rulon Clark at:  rclark@mail.sdsu.edu.  Applications must be received by April 1st for full consideration.

For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html.=20

For more information about this project, you can contact Rulon Clark at rclark@mail.sdsu.edu.

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I am seeking motivated independent graduate students to work on a project examining how plants respond to mycorrhizae as an evolutionary game, and the ecological consequences of these responses. Students should have an interest in field work, and in using mathematical models to develop testable hypotheses for field experiments.

More details and how to apply: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~gmcnickl/

The Voyles Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an

undergraduate student to participate in the NSF-funded REU program studying

amphibian disease dynamics. The selected student will spend up to 10 weeks

on a combination of lab and fieldwork. The research is focused on

host-responses to infection that may help guide amphibian conservation and

recovery strategies. The student will work collaboratively with a

postdoctoral researcher and graduate students under the guidance of Dr.

Jamie Voyles (U. Nevada, Reno) and Dr. Corinne Richards-Zawacki (U. of

Pittsburgh).

This project aims to understand the distribution of the amphibian disease

chytridiomycosis, which has been linked to global amphibian declines.

Fieldwork will involve amphibian call surveys, collecting disease swabs for

diagnostic tests, and collecting amphibian skin compounds. Additional work

may involve collating climatic data from regional weather stations,

producing data summaries, and conducting statistical analyses. The student

will also have the opportunity to conduct independent research, be involved

with data analysis and writing for publication.

The position includes a stipend as well as funds for housing and travel.

Prospective applicants should note that this position involves considerable

physical challenges, that may include hiking long distances with field

equipment, working in hot temperature conditions at both day and night, and

be able to tolerate extended periods in a vehicle driving between field

sites. Some camping and field cooking may be required.

*Qualifications:*

*Required*

– United states citizens or permanent residents

– Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program for fall of 2017. Students

who have received their bachelor’s degrees, will graduate in Spring 2017,

or are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible to participate.

– Driver’s license and previous experience with 4-wheel drive.

*Desired*

– Prior research experience in microbiology, physiology or ecology,

including laboratory and field research.

– Experience backpacking and camping.

– Patience, a strong work ethic, appreciation for details and strong

interpersonal communication skills.

– Ability to use GPS and read maps for navigation.

– Experience catching and handling amphibians

To apply, please send a Letter of Interest, CV, and contact information for

three recommenders to: Jamie Voyles and Mason Ryan (see email contacts

below).

Deadline to apply: 24 March 2017.

For questions, please contact:

Jamie Voyles

jvoyles@unr.edu

http://voyleslab.weebly.com/

Mason Ryan

mjryan42@gmail.com

The successful applicant will focus on understanding and demonstrating the effects of human activities on wildlife using a functional sensory ecology approach. Research will be conducted in collaboration with the National Park Service and will involve developing spatially-explicit indices of risk from anthropogenic nightlight and noise for mammals and birds of conservation significance across the contiguous US. The resultant new knowledge will help direct research and management toward those wildlife species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to anthropogenic sensory stimuli.

Minimum qualifications:

B.S. in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field. Competitive applicants will have experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting scientific data, working in collaborative teams, and strong interest in developing and applying quantitative spatial models. Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record.

Where:

The Carter and Barber labs at Boise State University. The student will primarily be advised by Dr. Neil Carter (Human-Environment Systems) and co-advised by Dr. Jesse Barber (Biology) and work closely with both labs. The successful applicant will be in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior degree program (https://biology.boisestate.edu/graduate-programs/eeb/).

Salary:

Full graduate assistantship (stipend, tuition, and health insurance).

Start date:

August 14, 2017 (negotiable)

Late date to apply:

April 15, 2017. Applications will be screened until the closing date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list.

Application instructions:

Applicants should email the following materials as a single pdf file with the subject line =93Graduate Assistantship=94 to neilcarter@boisestate.edu: (a) one page cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and professional goals, (b) CV, (c) GRE scores, (d) transcripts (unofficial) from undergraduate and graduate education, (e) TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores if from non-English speaking institution, and (f) contact information for three professional references. For additional information contact Dr. Neil Carter.

Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply.

Additional information:

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States.

About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu

About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org

About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes

We are seeking a research assistant to conduct fieldwork this spring for a project on how forest habitat loss affects wild bee species. This project is part of the PhD research of Colleen Smith, who studies in Rachael Winfree=92s lab at Rutgers University (https://winfreelab.com/people/).

The successful candidate will sample wild bees at forests throughout New Jersey between April 1 and May 31, 2017. The job requires long days in the field (approximately 13 hours/ day) and extensive driving. The job is full-time (40 hours/ week), and we are offering $13 to $15/hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications: Fieldwork experience, ability to work independently, positive attitude and dedication to doing good-quality work during long field days, bachelor=92s degree in Ecology or related field.

The applicant must possess a valid driver=92s license and a car. All mileage will be reimbursed.

To apply, please send a cover letter and C.V. with your GPA and contact information for two references to Colleen Smith (colleen.m.smith@rutgers.edu), subject line “Wild bee field technician position.” Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We seek a summer research technicians to join a project examining the role

of species interactions in determining the impact of climate change on plant

communities. The position is in Peter Adler’s lab

(https://qcnr.usu.edu/labs/adler_lab/index) at Utah State University in

Logan, UT, with field work in eastern Idaho sagebrush steppe vegetation.

Primary responsibilities include mapping individual plants in permanent

plots, and digitizing these maps using ArcGIS software. Important

qualifications include a strong background in plant taxonomy, and a strong

back. The position could start as early as May, 2017, and runs through

September, 2017, but start and end dates are flexible. Pay is $12 per hour.

To apply, email Peter Adler (peter.adler [at] usu.edu) with the following

documents attached as a pdf: 1) A cover letter explaining your interest in

and qualification for the position, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) undergraduate

transcript, and 4) contact information for three references. Deadline for

applications is March 31.

Location: Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $13.48

Duration of position:  This is a contract position that will begin by May 1st, 2016. The intended duration is May 1, 2017 =96 September 1st, 2017

Project:  The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF)

Position Description:  The student contractor will serve as a Field Assistant with a focus on the wetland plant Phragmites australis (common reed).  The contractor will be based at The Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI.  S/he will play a support role for researchers in the Coastal Ecosystems branch of the USGS-GLSC by assisting with a variety of duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, testing, refining, and demonstrating a new monitoring protocol, providing assistance to landowners and land managers involved in PAMF, entering data, and supporting data management. There is potential for additional coastal wetland work (i.e., water quality data collection and processing).

Education/Experience Requirements: The successful candidate must 1) be currently enrolled as a student pursuing a degree in natural resources, biology, ecology or a related field or 2) must have received a degree within one year prior to beginning the contract.

Field experience is required. Experience working with non-native Phragmites or other invasive plant species is preferred. Experience entering data and QA/QC is desired. Strong communication skills are important. The student contractor should have a strong attention to detail and desire to learn.

S/he also should be highly motivated and comfortable working both as a member of a close team and independently.

Other Details: This contract covers a 4-month period, with an anticipated start date of May 1st, 2017. The student contractor will not receive holiday pay, annual or sick leave, or health care benefits, nor will s/he receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 80 within a two-week period.  Hours in excess of the established 80 per two weeks will be paid at the regular hourly rate.  The student will report to the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI for all duties, unless otherwise specified.  Office work will occur in a room equipped with a computer workstation.  Field work will occur outdoors in the Great Lakes basin, often during challenging weather conditions. Paid travel will be required for multiple days at a time.  Moving expenses will not be paid.=20 Lodging will only be provided when in travel status.

The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor.=20 This is not a government position, and time does not count toward time-

in-service.

Application deadline is March 24th. To ensure consideration of your application, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of three references to Abram DaSilva (adasilva@usgs.gov, (734) 214-7291).

Location: Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $16.93/ hr

Duration of position:  This is a contract position that will begin by May 1st, 2016. The intended duration is May 1, 2017 =96 January 1st, 2017.

Project:  The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF)

Position Description:  The student contractor will serve as a Field and Office Assistant with a focus on the wetland plant Phragmites australis (common reed).  The contractor will be based at The Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI.  S/he will play a support role for researchers in the Coastal Ecosystems branch of the USGS-GLSC by assisting with a variety of duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, testing, refining, and demonstrating a new monitoring protocol, providing assistance to landowners and land managers involved in PAMF, entering data, and supporting data management. There is potential for additional coastal wetland work (i.e., water quality data collection and processing).

Education/Experience Requirements: The successful candidate must have a bachelor=92s degree in natural resources, biology, ecology, or a related field, and must either be 1) currently enrolled as a student pursuing a graduate degree in natural resources, biology, ecology or a related field or 2) must have received a degree (bachelor=92s, master=92s, or PhD.) within one year prior to beginning the contract.

Field experience is required. Experience working with non-native Phragmites or other invasive plant species is preferred. Experience entering data and QA/QC is desired. Strong verbal and written skills are important. The student contractor should have a strong attention to detail and desire to learn.

S/he also should be highly motivated and comfortable working both as a member of a close team and independently.

Other Details: This contract covers an 8-month period, with an anticipated start date of May 1st, 2017. The student contractor will not receive holiday pay, annual or sick leave, or health care benefits, nor will s/he receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 80 within a two-week period.  Hours in excess of the established 80 per two weeks will be paid at the regular hourly rate.  The student will report to the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI for all duties, unless otherwise specified.  Office work will occur in a room equipped with a computer workstation.  Field work will occur outdoors in the Great Lakes basin, often during challenging weather conditions. Paid travel will be required for multiple days at a time.  Moving expenses will not be paid.=20 Lodging will only be provided when in travel status.

The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor.=20 This is not a government position, and time does not count toward time-

in-service.

Application deadline is March 24th. To ensure consideration of your application, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of three references to Abram DaSilva (adasilva@usgs.gov, (734) 214-7291).

LUMCON=92s 2017 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our Summer 2017 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 5th =96 August 11th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors / mentor teams while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON=92s summer programs. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: invertebrate richness of deep-sea woodfalls, seeps, sediments, and shipwrecks; microbial responses to stressful environmental conditions; effects of environmental stressors on the physiological ecology of coastal invertebrates and fishes; behavioral and collective responses of fishes to environmental stressors; and impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on wetland biogeochemistry and ecology, plant ecology, microbial ecology, sediment microalgae and/or benthos. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at http://www.lumcon.edu/REU.

Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period.  We will provide a $500/week stipend, housing at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA, and support for their research.

The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.=20

Application deadline: March 31st 2017.

Applications should include: copy of unofficial transcripts, contact information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research experience.=20

Applications should be sent to Dr. Brian Roberts at broberts@lumcon.edu with =932017 REU application=94 in the subject line.   Please feel free to contact Dr. Roberts if you have any questions.