Seeking a Graduate Student: Ph.D Fisheries Science

The Northern cod (Gadus morhua) stock is notoriously depressed. We are looking for a student who will conduct a Ph.D research program to do science that will help this species recover. This will be a field-based research project in which the student will use telemetry tools to investigate how cod respond to the presence of baited pots deployed in marine ecosystems. Opportunities exist for the student to shape this project based on their interest. This project may intersect with Marine Protected Area assessment, fishing gear design, behavioural ecology, conservation biology, best practices in fisheries, or other fields.

 

Eligibility

–        Must meet criteria for the Fisheries Science Ph.D program at Memorial University’s Marine Institute (https://www.mun.ca/regoff/calendar/sectionNo=GRAD-7843)

–        Assets would include experience with:

o   Fieldwork, particularly in aquatic systems and working with commercial fishers

o   Boat-based research, particularly in marine environments

o   Telemetry equipment and related technology

o   Working with diverse teams in remote locations

Supervisory Team and Financial Information

The student will be supervised by Dr. Brett Favaro (Marine Institute @ Memorial) with Dr. Paul Winger (Marine Institute @ Memorial) and Dr. Corey Morris (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) as supervisory committee members who will be closely involved in the project. This project includes a fully-funded student stipend for a four-year period.

Graduate Program

The student will need to be accepted into the Ph.D Fisheries Science program. More info: https://tinyurl.com/MIPhD andhttps://tinyurl.com/MIPhD-Docs

Start Date and Application Deadline

The ideal candidate will be able to relocate to begin their program by May 7, 2018. Applicants should apply directly to Dr. Favaro by email, and should include an up-to-date CV and cover letter. Top candidates will be invited to interview. We will accept applications until March 2, 2018, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Contact:
Dr. Brett Favaro

Brett dot Favaro @ mi.mun.ca

@LetsFishSmarter

https://about.me/brettfavaro

Supervisory Committee:

Dr. Paul Winger https://tinyurl.com/drwinger

Dr. Corey Morris http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/rp-pr/spera-psrafe/projects-projets/009-eng.html

Brett Favaro, PhD

Instructor, School of Fisheries
Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University

P.O. Box 4920, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5R3

Tel: (709) 778-0587

Email:  Brett.Favaro@mi.mun.ca

Twitter: @LetsFishSmarter

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Subject: AmeriCorps Opportunity: Lakes Region Conservation Corps- Summer 2018

Interested applicants can find more information/apply online at https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Application closes February 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM.
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The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. The program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with host sites at the Squam Lakes Conservation Society and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a broad range of areas, which ensures that LRCC members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Members remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, lead volunteer crews, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, and spearhead reports on conservation efforts.
The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important professional skills that are applicable to future careers within many occupational and educational fields. The program ensures that LRCC members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks, acting as a leader, and thinking critically to solve any problem that may arise. For more information about the LRCC program please visit https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-lrcc.

LRCC members must meet the following qualifications regardless of host
site:
-Available from May 21, 2018 through October 17, 2018 (end date dependent on completion of service hours) -Must be 18 years of age by May 21, 2018 -Must be covered by health insurance for duration of program -Must be a competent swimmer -Able to lift 50 pounds -Able to carry and use heavy tools while hiking -Able to hike at least 8 miles in a day -Able to work independently and with a group -Must apply online -Must pass all certification exams -Must be covered by health insurance for the duration of the program -Must meet the Corporation for National Community Service’s minimum
requirements:
-Must clear all required National Service Criminal History Checks -Must be a US citizen, US national, or legal permanent resident of the US -Must be high school graduates, GED recipients, or must be working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED during their term of service

LRCC members receive the following over the course of the program regardless of host site:
-NH Safe Boating certification
-NH Commercial Boating license
-Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification -Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans.
-Living allowance  of $200 weekly, distributed biweekly -AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907 received upon successful completion of program (minimum of 900 hours)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at https://www.squamlakes.org/summer-
lrcc. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

Subject: Biological Technician in Acadia NP

Job Title: Biological Science Technician Job Type: full-time, temporary position
Organization: National Park Service
Location: Bar Harbor, ME
Open Period: February 12-16, 2018
Vacancies: 1 position
Duration: 15 weeks mid May to August (exact dates TBD)
Grade: GS-0404-04
Pay: $14.30/hour

Job Description:
The incumbent will contribute to forest research programs and assist with long-term vegetation monitoring programs in Acadia National Park.
Incumbent will attend forest crew training during the first two weeks of the field season located at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT and in Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater, NY. Incumbent will then rotate time between monitoring programs including sampling forest, rocky intertidal, and freshwater wetland vegetation for long-term monitoring programs in Acadia National Park. Other duties may include pressing unknown plant specimens, preparing soil samples for processing, data entry, and data quality assurance/quality control.

This is largely a field based position, and incumbents will be required to carry heavy field equipment (40+lbs), hike though rough terrain, learn and identify plants common to eastern forests, and work in all weather conditions.  Incumbent may be exposed to deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, biting insects, poison ivy and dense brush.

For more information and to apply, please view the announcement (vacancy announcement # NE-1612-NERO-18-10136066-DE) on the USAJOBS website (www.usajobs.gov).  Questions about the position can be directed to Kate Miller (kathryn_miller@nps.gov).

Subject: Biological Technician in Eastern National Parks

The National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program is recruiting 3 seasonal Biological Science Technicians to be a part of a 2-3 person field crew that will be collecting forest health data in 16 parks throughout the Eastern US.

Job Title: Biological Science Technician Job Type: full-time seasonal position
Organization: National Park Service
Location: Bar Harbor, ME (Duty Station first 9 weeks), and Fredericksburg, VA (Duty Station second 9 weeks) Open Period: February 12- 16, 2018
Vacancies: 3 crew members
Duration: 18 weeks mid May to September (exact dates TBD)
Grade: GS-0404-5/6
Pay: $16.00-17.84/hour

Job Description:
Incumbents will sample permanent forest monitoring plots collecting data on forest health, structure and composition, regeneration, understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, and soil characteristics. The crew will work in 16 park sites from Virginia to Maine, starting with a week of training in Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, VT. The first 4 weeks of the season will be spent sampling National Historic Parks in New York, New England. The crew will then spend approximately 5 weeks sampling in Acadia National Park, and 9 weeks working in Mid-Atlantic parks located in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The crew will stay in park housing where available, and lodging may include hotels, historic buildings and cabins. Other duties may include pressing unknown plant specimens, equipment maintenance and repair, preparing soil samples for processing, and data entry.

This is largely a field based position, and incumbents will be required to carry heavy field equipment (40+lbs), hike though rough terrain, and work in all weather conditions.  Park housing will be available at the duty stations (Bar Harbor, ME and Fredericksburg, VA), and crew will be required to pay for housing while at their duty station.  When away from duty station (approx. 50% of the time), the National Park Service will pay
lodging and per diem costs.

For more information and to apply, please view the announcement (vacancy announcement # NE-1612-NERO-18-10133353-DE) on the USAJOBS website (www.usajobs.gov). Questions about the position can be directed to Kate Miller (kathryn_miller@nps.gov)

Subject: MS Position Available to Study Fire Ecology of Upland Oak Forests

A MS position is available with Dr. Heather Alexander and the Forest and Fire Ecology Lab (http://forestfire.fwrc.msstate.edu/) in the Department of Forestry at Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS).  Research in our lab focuses on understanding forest response to changing disturbance regimes in a variety of forest ecosystems, including Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas, and Siberia. The student will conduct extensive field research investigating the influence of fire on upland oak forest regeneration and consequences of forest compositional shifts on resource availability and forest flammability at a variety of sites, including Spirit Hill Farm in northern Mississippi and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in western Kentucky. The student will be appointed as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) but will act as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate course in Dendrology and/or Ecology during two semesters. The student also will be expected to assist other researchers in the lab with their projects and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, biology, or a related field. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for research, strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Prior experience in fieldwork related to forest and ecosystem ecology is highly desired. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition and capable of working long hours outdoors exposed to harsh weather, biting insects, and thorny vegetation. The student must have data analysis and scientific writing experience and a strong desire to pursue these non-field related activities. Must also possess a current and valid driver’s license. If interested, please email to Dr. Heather Alexander
(heather.alexander@msstate.edu)  (1) a cover letter discussing interest in the research, qualifications, and applicable background experience; (2) a resume/CV; and (3) unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Details on the full application process to the MSU Graduate School can be found athttp://www.grad.msstate.edu/prospective/. Financial support is available for two years, starting in fall 2018, and includes a stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. Review of applications will begin on February 26, 2018.

Subject: Applications Open for Science Policy Summer Institute @ Duke University

We’re pleased to announce that applications are open for the Duke Science Policy Summer Institute!

This writing-intensive 10-week program at Duke University (May 29 – August 3, 2018) will give participants a grounding in how to read, write, and understand science policy. During a 4-week curriculum, participants will learn the basics of Science Communication, U.S. Civics, Finance & U.S.
Markets, Writing for a Policy Audience (Briefs, Memos & Analyses), and Professional Ethics in Science Policy. The optional 6-week practicum extension to the program will allow participants to create policy portfolios by working in the SciPol office to produce policy briefs, memos and legislation for local and national clients at the nexus of science and policy.

The program fee is $1,500 and includes all books and course materials, but does not include housing, meals, or travel to North Carolina. Scholarships are available on a need-based, limited basis, but participants are encouraged to seek external sponsorship & support. For details, email scipol@duke.edu

To learn more, visit: www.scipolsummer.org — and to apply now (Priority Deadline: March 1st, 2018), download an application from: https://goo.gl/RJxjsn.

We’ll also be hosting our first Online Info Session on February 13, 2018 – 12 pm Eastern Time Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/849981682 Or iPhone one-tap:  US: +16465588656,,849981682#  or +16699006833,,849981682# Or Telephone: US: +1 646 558 8656  or +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 849 981 682
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?
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And our second Online Info Session on
February 27, 2018 — 12 pm Eastern Time
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/300203646 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465588656,,300203646# or +16699006833,,300203646# Or Telephone: US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 300 203 646 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/zoomconference?
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