Positions Available:
Ecology Field Research Interns

B4WARMED (Boreal Forest Warming at an Ecotone in Danger) is a manipulative experiment that warms simultaneously plants and soil and implements summer rainfall reduction in the field. Main goals of the project is to examine broadly defined ecological processes in a scope of warming and rainfall reduction. In particular, our work focuses on: soil processes, tree seedlings physiology, phenology, growth, and survival and other. For more
information: http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/Research/B4WARMED/.

Position overview:
We seek independent and mature field assistants with a background in biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, or a related field for a paid field research internship ($10/hr). First round of open positions will start in late March/April; second round will start in midsummer and go until end of November. Start dates are flexible and up for negotiation. In general, an internship lasts about 4 months. Typical workdays are eight hours Monday through Friday; however, tasks may require early morning, evening, or weekend work. A valid driver’s license is required. The intern will work and travel mostly independently and occasionally in a pair or small group. Maturity to work autonomously and for long hours is required.

Responsibilities:
*       Work independently to collect biotic and abiotic data in field and
lab settings in accordance with established protocols
*       Measure seedling growth, germination, physiology, and phenology
*       Measure soil characteristics and microbe activity
*       Routine maintenance of field sites and research equipment.
*       Data entry using Excel and Google Drive
*       Travel frequently between sites
*       Employ experimental rainfall reduction treatment
*       Aiding principle investigators and graduate students as needed.

Desired qualifications: 1) Eagerness to work hard in an outdoor setting. 2) Capacity to collect data following established protocols. 3) Familiarity with plant and tree species of northern Minnesota. 4) Willingness to work well and live alone and/or with others in a remote area. 5) Demonstrated ability to work under changing weather conditions and with large swarms of insects. 6) Ability to adapt to a frequently changing schedule with frequent travel.

Research sites:
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 (https://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/facilities/hubachek)
near Ely, MN. 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. An individual’s home base will be at either of these locations, though travel between sites will be required depending on project needs. University vehicles are used for such travel.
On-site housing with furnishing and a kitchen will be available.

Contact:
Please send cover letter (including available working dates), one-page resume, and contact information for two references electronically to:

Artur Stefanski
stefa066@umn.edu
University of Minnesota
1530 Cleveland Ave N. | St Paul, MN 55108 USA

Highest priority will be given to applicants possible start date before April 1.

SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIAN POSITIONS: FOREST ECOLOGY Tyson Research Center Washington University in St. Louis

The Myers lab at Washington University in St. Louis (http://www.myersecologylab.com) seeks two seasonal field technicians to participate in two large-scale research projects at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center (http://tyson.wustl.edu): 1) a 35-year study of forest diversity and dynamics in a large-scale temperate forest plot that is part of the Smithsonian ForestGEO global network of forest research plots (http://www.forestgeo.si.edu); and 2) a landscape-scale experiment investigating the importance of plant functional traits in determining responses of plant diversity to environmental change (prescribed fire & soil-resource availability) and natural enemies (seed predators & herbivores). The technicians will develop skills and gain experience in: 1) field protocols for censuses of long-term forest plots, including plant identification, tree mapping, and measurements of growth and mortality; 2) data collection for large-scale field experiments, including surveys of plant community composition and functional traits across environmental gradients; 3) management of large data sets; and 4) mentoring of undergraduate and high school students in field research.

Position details: The positions are full-time, temporary positions (up to 6 months) with no benefits.
Wages will be commensurate with experience. The start dates are flexible, but ideally the positions would begin between April and May 2018. Successful applicants will need to secure their own housing in St. Louis or near Tyson Research Center (20 miles from campus). Located on the edge of the Ozarks ecoregion, Tyson Research Center is a 2000-acre field station dedicated to multi-scale research, teaching opportunities, and collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and levels of academic training.

Minimum requirements: Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. biology, ecology, forestry) and experience in field research. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in ecology, excellent teamwork skills, enjoy working outdoors under a range of conditions that include walking across steep terrain and hot/humid weather, and enthusiasm to learn new field skills.

To apply: Please combine the following into a single PDF file: 1) a cover letter describing your interest in this position, relevant past experience, start date availability, and contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers; and 2) a CV or resume. Application materials must be submitted electronically throughhttps://jobs.wustl.edu/ by entering the job ID number (39083) as a keyword under “Basic Search.” Review of applications will begin February 15 and continue until the positions are filled. Candidates are encouraged to e-mail Jonathan Myers (jamyers@wustl.edu) to indicate interest in the position as soon as possible using the subject line “Ecology Technician”.
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Jonathan Myers.

The Heffernan Lab at the Nicholas School at Duke University seeks 3-4
technical research assistants to conduct urban field sampling in the Miami,
FL this spring (~March-June). Duties will primarily include conducting
surveys of vegetation, insects, and birds in residential yards and local
parks.

Desired qualifications include any of the following: experience with field
work in urban environments; ability to identify plant, insects, and/or
birds of south Florida.

For more info and to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10749

NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Plant Ecology and
Genomics (second posting ¡V updated)

We have funding for two enthusiastic students interested in enhancing
their research skills and experience in plant ecology, genomics, and
bioinformatics in the Cruzan lab at Portland State University in
Portland, Oregon.

Successful applicants will become part of a research team working on
dispersal and gene flow in upland prairie plants in Oregon and
Washington under pressure from climate change. Dispersal is critical for
colonization, gene flow, and range expansion ¡V it is one of the most
important but least understood aspects of the ecology of plants. Our
research utilizes genomic techniques to detect the effects of dispersal
over different spatial scales. This is an integrative research program
that includes field work, wet lab preparation of genomic DNA for
next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics processing of sequence data,
and analysis of patterns of gene flow using GIS and landscape genetic
methods. Students will be exposed to a wide range of methods and are
expected to develop an independent research project within the scope of
the larger research program. More information on our research is posted
on our lab web site: https://cruzanlab.weebly.com/.

Students will be fully supported for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer of
2018. Funding is provided from an REU supplement to our National Science
Foundation Macrosystems Biology grant. Housing will be provided on
campus along with a daily allowance for food and a $500 weekly stipend.
The start of the REU is negotiable with optimal start dates between May
1 and June 17.

To apply please email us an updated copy of your CV (including GPA) and
a short (one page) statement of your research interests and experience,
as well as goals for your education and career. Applicants should
arrange to have one or two faculty members provide a letter of
recommendation (email is fine). Students with experience in computer
programming and/or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply. Application
deadline is 20 February 2018. Feel free to email us with questions.

Pam Thompson, Postdoctoral Research Associate: thompson@pdx.edu

Mitch Cruzan, Principle Investigator: cruzan@pdx.edu

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Research Specialist II (Stream Sampling Crew Leader), UT Martin TEMP position – 180000004A Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking a stream sampling field-crew leader for a four-month appointment. The position will support a project evaluating the effects of stream restoration on fish communities in west Tennessee.
Primary duties include:
* Supervision of two technicians under the guidance of the project’s primary investigators.
* Ensuring timely collection of data and completion of laboratory work.
* Coordinating and conducting stream habitat surveys and fish community collections.
* Maintenance and repair of field equipment as needed.
* Identifying and enumerating fish species in the field and laboratory.
* Managing an Access database, performing data entry, and data QA/QC.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
* BS in biology, stream/wildlife ecology or related field (e.g., environmental sciences).
* Experience conducting stream habitat surveys and fish community collections.
* Ability to quickly learn west TN fish fauna.
* Valid driver’s license.
* Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds in mud-bottom streams.
* Ability to work long hours (~10 hours) in hot and humid field conditions.

This is a temporary, non-exempt position for approximately four months (June – September).  Extension of the position is contingent on available funding. Low-cost housing (~$40/week) is available at the Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station or the applicant may find housing in Martin, TN. Research opportunities will be available to those interested.

Application Process:  Applicants must apply online at https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_martin/jobdetail.ftl?
job=180000004A&tz=GMT-06%3A00 and attach to the application the
following:  a cover letter, resume, and two professional references.
Application Deadline:  Position will remain open until filled and all inquiries should be directed to Dr. Blanchard or Dr. Fore via email to Dr. Blanchard (tblanch@utm.edu; 731-884-7594) and Dr. Fore (jfore@tnc.org; 731-343-2004).
Pay Grade 36 – $12.98 per hour minimum hiirng rate, salary is comensurate with education and experience To view Annual Security & Fire Report – http://www.utm.edu/departments/publicsafety/index.php

Please see the full position announcement for additional information:
http://www.cnhp.colostate.edu/download/documents/jobs/Utah%20BLM%20Aquat
ic%20AIM%20Announcement%202018.pdf

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, temporary

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 9 in total, 3 Lead Technicians and 6 Field Technicians

WORK LOCATIONS: Multiple locations throughout Utah

PAY RATE: $13.85-$17.30, depending on experience and position. Per diem when traveling beyond base location. Health insurance provided.

DURATION: 5 months (May-September 2018) with potential for extension

All Technicians must be available for the two-week training starting May 14, 2018.

In partnership with the Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) is seeking experienced field technicians to collect stream monitoring data through BLM’s aquatic Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) initiative. Three field teams of three technicians each (1 Lead Technician and 2 Field Technicians) will be hired. Each team will be stationed in a separate BLM Field
Office: one each in Salt Lake City, Vernal, and Moab, Utah. The teams will work closely with Utah BLM Aquatic Biologists and other BLM staff within the Field Offices. Crews will spend 4-8 days in a row in the field, often camping away from the Field Office location. Data collection will include water quality sampling, stream habitat data, and benthic macro invertebrates.

Please see the full position announcement for additional information and required qualifications:
http://www.cnhp.colostate.edu/download/documents/jobs/Utah%20BLM%20Aquat
ic%20AIM%20Announcement%202018.pdf

TO APPLY
Email resume, cover letter, and three references (with phone numbers) to Kristin Schroder at Kristin.Schroder@colostate.edu. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for the Lead Technician.

First consideration of applicants will begin February 15, 2018.
Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled or until April 30,