We seek to fill multiple field technician positions for a large-scale experiment testing how the restoration of longleaf pine ecosystem in the Southeastern United States impacts insect pollinators and pollination services. Primary job duties will include field, laboratory, and office tasks required for studies of insect pollinator communities and pollination biology. The goal of the research for this field season is to collect and preserve pollinating insects, especially bees, across many experimental plots in the field using a variety of methods.

Positions will begin by mid- to late April 2018, with some flexibility, and will last for approximately 6 months. Pay rate will be $14 per hour.
The technician will work at the Savannah River Site, live in a town near the site (Aiken or New Ellenton, SC, or Augusta, GA), and will join a team of Lars Brudvig, Rufus Isaacs, Jason Gibbs, and Nash Turley, and Sabrie Breland, a lead technician based at The Savanna River Site.
Housing is not provided, but low-cost options are available. Successful candidates will have, or be working towards, a bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or a related discipline. Previous field research experience is required, previous entomological or botanical field experience is highly desired. The successful applicant must be able to endure hot, humid conditions and long hours in the field.

Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is important to note that the research site is a highly secure area run by the federal government, so non-United States citizens may have difficulty gaining clearance to work there.

To apply, please email a resume and a letter including descriptions of past experience that highlight entomology/botany/ecology experience, why this position is interesting or important to you, dates of availability, and contact information with email addresses for two references to Lars Brudvig (brudvig@msu.edu) with subject line “Seasonal technician application”.  Review of application materials will begin immediately; applications received after February 9, 2018 will not be considered.

PhD Student Openings – Genetics of aging – Leips Lab UMBC

Two PhD students are sought for work on the genetic basis of aging.
Topics are flexible but students interested in age related declines in
immunocompetence and/or physical performance traits are encouraged to
apply. Please contact Jeff Leips (leips@umbc.edu) and send your CV and
short paragraph on research interests.

If you’d like to learn more about our department please visit our
website

https://biology.umbc.edu/.

Friday Harbor Laboratories Marine Invertebrate Zoology Summer 2018

Instructors: Dr. Kevin Kocot (University of Alabama) & Dr. Johanna Cannon
(U. C. Santa Barbara)

Dates: Monday, June 11 – Friday, July 13, 2018 (5 weeks)

Credits: 9

Marine Invertebrate Zoology is designed to provide advanced
undergraduates, post-baccalaureates and graduate students with
comprehensive exposure to the subject of invertebrate zoology. Students
will learn about the diversity, taxonomy, ecology, evolution, structure,
and function of invertebrates. We will cover all animal phyla from
Annelida to Xenacoelomorpha and explore diversity within phyla based on
the rich marine biota of the San Juan Islands. Students will learn about
the field of invertebrate zoology in light of information gained through
the use of traditional tools like electron microscopy and histology as
well as new tools like genomics and evolutionary developmental biology
(“evo-devo”). If you like going to zoos and aquariums, you should like
this course! Most of the time of the course will be spent focusing on the
study of living animals in the laboratory and field. Prior coursework in
invertebrate biology or animal diversity is preferred but not required;
if in doubt, please contact one of the instructors. Enrollment is limited
to 20 students.

For more information, visit: https://fhl.uw.edu/courses/

Applications due February 1, 2018!

Kevin M. Kocot
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Curator of Invertebrates, Alabama Museum of Natural History
The University of Alabama <https://www.ua.edu/>
307 Mary Harmon Bryant Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
office 205-348-4052 <tel:205-348-4052>
fax 205-348-4039
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The North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) invites citizens from its member countries (Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, and USA) to apply for the NPAFC Internship Program. One intern will be accepted upon approval of the Commission. The intern will work at the NPAFC Secretariat office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The intern will gain experience and knowledge in operations of the NPAFC and will have the opportunity to test his/her interest in international governmental organizations, fisheries management, salmon biology & ecology, and fisheries enforcement. The intern will work under the supervision of the Executive Director and/or his designates. In general, the intern will assist in a variety of tasks, including:
* plan, develop, and complete an individual project in enforcement, science, communication, fisheries management, or administration, * prepare information for and provide support to special projects including the International Year of the Salmon (IYS), * assist organizing and editing various NPAFC publications, * coordinate international cooperative programs and assist Secretariat activities, * assist with other work delegated by the Executive Director and/or his designates.

Internship period: Starts on or about September 1, 2018, for a period up to a maximum of 6 months. The intern is expected to perform his/her tasks at the Secretariat office on a daily basis, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day.

Qualifications: Applicants must be a citizen of an NPAFC member country, have a university degree, the ability to read, write, and speak English, the ability to use computers and the Internet, and demonstrated personal initiative. Applicants must currently be a part of the government or academic sector, a recent graduate, or currently enrolled in school for an advanced degree.

Financial support: NPAFC will provide a stipend of $2,500 CDN per month.
Travel cost to and from the intern’s place of residence and the location of the Secretariat office and cost of medical insurance will be at the intern’s own expense or by home country support. Travel expenses associated with the intern’s work in the Secretariat will be covered by the NPAFC.

Applications: Completed applications must include all of the following:
* A cover letter describing the applicant’s interests and qualifications, * Resume showing academic and/or work experience, * Three professional letters of reference, * Personal Data Page of passport as a citizenship proof.

Email the completed application to secretariat@npafc.org by March 22, 2018.

The selected intern will be notified in early June of 2018.

For complete information: Go to http://www.npafc.org and contact the NPAFC Secretariat for questions at secretariat@npafc.org.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the following positions:

1)  The Lyme-Climate Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 6)

Job Description:

Research the effects of weather and climate on the survival and behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease.  Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with travel to sites between northern New York and North Carolina. Duties include maintaining lab colonies of mice and ticks, preparing and maintaining field equipment and field sites, assessing and recording tick survival, and programming, downloading and managing data from dataloggers.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment to begin between March 12 and April 30, with an end date of approximately October 31, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available.
Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/w… and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18004-I “The Lyme-Climate Project”.

2)  The Tick Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 13)

Job Description:

Research the effects of tick management interventions on the survival and behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease in people.
Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with travel to sites throughout Dutchess County, New York.
Duties include sampling and collecting ticks in suburban neighborhoods, tick identification, live-trapping small mammals, gathering data and entering data on tick encounters with local residents, coordinating with local residents to collect field data and deploying wildlife cameras.
Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation, and experience in field ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as March 12 or as late as May 15, with an end date of approximately September 30, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. Onsite or nearby housing may be available.

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18003-I “The Tick Project”.

3)  Mouse-mast Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 4)

Job Description:

Research the dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships between mammals, ticks, oak trees, and Lyme disease.  Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley.  Duties include live-trapping small mammals, taking blood, urine, and fecal samples, reliably recording trapping data, sampling abundance of ticks, tree seed collection, and seedling surveys within eastern deciduous forest plots. Early morning, late afternoon, and occasional weekend hours are required.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as April 1 or as late as mid May, with an end date of approximately November 14, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week.
This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available.

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18002-I “Mouse- mast Project”.

4)  Public Health Project Assistant (1)

Job Description:

Research the effects of weather and climate on the survival and behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease.  Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with travel to sites between northern New York and North Carolina. Duties include maintaining lab colonies of mice and ticks, preparing and maintaining field equipment and field sites, assessing and recording tick survival, and programming, downloading and managing data from dataloggers.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment to begin between March 12 and April 30, with an end date of approximately October 31, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available.

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18005-I “Public Health, The Tick Project”.

The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Graduate Masters Position in Applied Bacterial Genomics.

The bioinformatics and genomics-focused Jue lab (https://csumb.edu/juelab) at California State University, Monterey Bay is recruiting a graduate student (M.S. Environmental Science) position in applied microbial genomics. This position is part of a broader project to identify the genetic mechanisms used by bacteria to remediate pesticides from agricultural runoff and understand the metagenomic community dynamics that contribute to optimal remediation activity.
Prospective students should be interested in using genomics and bioinformatics to understand the functional genetic basis of complex phenotypes and/or how genetics can inform us on the ecological contexts for successful pesticide remediation. This position in our M.S. program starts Fall 2018. Please contact Dr. Nathaniel Jue (njue@csumb.edu) for more information. A successful applicant will be passionate about functional and evolutionary genomics, interested in microbial genetics, and familiar with sterile technique and basic genetic lab techniques.
Experience with programming and statistics is also valued. Students working in the Jue lab get professional training in scientific computing, applied data science and advanced genomic lab techniques. Details about the M.S. program in Environmental Science at CSUMB can be found
here: https://csumb.edu/amws. Our program provides excellent training required to enter technical positions in industry (~30% of graduates) and government (~40% of graduates) or academia (~20% of graduates) with a 90% graduation rate. Through CSUMB membership in the NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Program
(CMP) provides additional opportunities for financial support for graduate studies leading to the Masters of Science degree at CSU Monterey Bay. Center research emphases include Coastal Resilience, Coastal Intelligence and Place-Based Conservation. Prospective students must be applying to the thesis track and must be interested in working in the priority areas of the CMP.
Please review the eligibility criteria and application instructions in the CMP graduate page
(https://csumb.edu/cme/graduate-students) and contact Dr. Jue if you have questions about it.
The Jue Lab celebrates having members from diverse backgrounds and training and encourages underrepresented and underserved groups to apply. The program application deadline is February 1.