Subject: Summer forestry field technician positions available – N. MI

Description: The Walters Lab in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is looking for up to 10 field technicians for the upcoming field season.  We are an applied forest ecology (silviculture) lab with a current focus on exploring alternative management regimes in northern hardwood forests. Field technician duties will mainly consist of characterizing vegetation structure in forests which have been recently harvested. Some of the technicians will additionally assist in collecting cross-sectional discs from stumps using a chainsaw. Field sites are throughout the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula in Michigan.

Desired skills: Experience or aptitude for plant identification and GPS navigation; interest in forest ecology/silviculture; experience and/or desire to work outdoors in rugged conditions; experience or interest in chainsaw work (optional). Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Time Frame: Mid-May through Mid-August

Pay rate: $11.50/hr minimum, commensurate with experience. Typically 40 hours/week. We provide housing during work trips.

To apply: Submit a CV or resume, list of three references with contact information (including email and phone number), and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience, as well as your dates of availability, to Evan Farinosi
(farinosi@msu.edu) with “Walters Lab Summer Field Technician” in the subject line.

The Biology lab of Peter Hudson and Kurt Vandegrift seeks a full time research technician to assist with a NSF funded project examining the virus communities of small mammals and their tick parasites. The position requires a Bachelor degree in biology or ecology as well as experience trapping, handling and sampling small mammals (mice, flying squirrels, chipmunks etc). A rigorous knowledge of lab practices and handling biological samples is also required. Experience with retro-orbital sinus bleeds is also preferred. Applicants should be in great physical condition and be able to hike up to 4-5 miles a day in various weather conditions with about 10 pounds of gear. They should be tolerant and knowledgeable about ticks and other biting insects. The applicant must also be able to lead a team of undergraduate researchers in the field and in the lab. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver`s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. This is a full time salaried position that may require occasional night and weekend work. We hope to hire someone to start in mid to late April 2018 and will accept applications until a qualified applicant is hired. Interested applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter detailing how they are qualified and why they desire the position, (2) a resume/CV, and (3) contact information for 3 professional references. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a fixed term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.  Please email application materials as a single pdf to: kjv1@psu.edu.

MS Research Assistantship in Fish (Brook Trout) Ecology

A MS Graduate Research Assistantship AND 2018 summer stipend are available in the Environmental Science and Policy program at Plymouth State University for a highly motivated and experienced student to work on the ecology of native Eastern Brook Trout populations. The student will contribute to an on-going project to assess before and after effects of culvert removal on EBT populations in a conserved watershed, with a focus on demographics, diet, movement, and genetics during the summer of 2018. The student will have the opportunity to continue field research in summer of 2019 and develop a thesis related to the study.
This project is in partnership with New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game, The Conservation Fund, and a local chapter of Trout Unlimited and with funding from the National Foundation for Fish and Wildlife’s ‘Bring Back the Natives’ program.

The combined summer technician position and graduate research assistantship consists of:
*       $2000-$3000 funding for summer field work
*       a 15-credit tuition waiver for 2018-19 academic year
*       $7000 stipend for 2018-19 academic year
*Additional compensation may be available during academic year if student contributes as a graduate teaching assistant.

Qualifications:
*       BS in fisheries science, ecology, biology, natural resources
(with fish courses or experience)
*       Coursework in fish ecology and statistics
*       Field experience as a fisheries technician/ research assistant
*       GPA > 3.0 (undergraduate coursework)
*       Acceptance into the Environmental Science and Policy or Biology
MS program at Plymouth State University (rolling deadline)

Interested candidates should email Dr. Amy Villamagna amvillamagna@plymouth.edu as soon as possible. Please title your email “Beebe Fish Assistantship” and include a statement of interest in project that briefly describes your experience, your most up-to-date resume and academic transcript (unofficial is fine), contact information for three references that can speak to you field and analytical skills, and a recent sample of your writing. In addition, students should initiate an application to Plymouth State University’s Environmental Science and Policy MS program.

Environmental Science & Policy at Plymouth State University The Environmental Science and Policy program at Plymouth State University focuses in areas related to watershed systems – hydrology, lake/stream biogeochemistry, conservation ecology, land use planning, climatology, etc. Our curriculum emphasizes the relationships between science and policy, ecosystem resilience, and science communication.
Students in the program collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty, students, and scientists from other academic, governmental, and NGOs including Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, White Mountain National Forest, NH Department of Environmental Services, NH Department of Fish and Game, Appalachian Mountain Club, and numerous lake associations. For more information about Plymouth State University and the MS program visit:https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/graduate-
academic-programs/masters/environmental-science-policy/

We are seeking field assistants to assist with research on how stressors affect the physiology and behavior of tree swallows in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The project will run from April 1 through late May/early June of 2018. The project, which is coordinated by Dr. Cedric Zimmer and Dr. Maren Vitousek form Cornell University, is part of a large study comparing populations of tree swallows across North America. The responsibilities of research assistants include nest box monitoring, capturing, banding, and collecting blood samples from birds, maintaining behavioral data collection equipment, data entry, and sample preparation. The position is full-time, and necessitates flexibility with work schedule (e.g., weekends, early mornings). The field work often involves long days, with much of the day spent outdoors, so applicants must be prepared for the associated challenges (e.g., exposure to sun and insects). The Tennessee field site is an urban environment, so it is also important that all members of the research team are comfortable interacting with interested citizens. Applicants should have the ability to work both as part of a tight-knit team and independently.
Previous field experience with birds is preferable, but not required. Field research assistants will receive free housing for the duration of the season in a house shared with the other members of the team, and a stipend.

To apply send a CV, a statement of interest, and contact information for two references to cgz8@cornell.edu.

Dear all,

We’re hiring for our summer field positions.  Surveying birds and a bit of vegetation work in the spectacular central Great Basin. About six weeks of field work, well paid.  Please feel free to distribute, and let me know if you have questions.  Thanks very much.

https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=365648
If this link goes to a general website, please search on requisition
03020967

Best wishes,
Erica

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Subject: Master of Science student internship at JFK airport and Hofstra University

Available: Partially funded Master of Science student internship at J.F.K airport and Hofstra University GPS tracking diamondback terrapins in Jamaica Bay

We welcome applicants for a paid summer (June-August 2018) Wildlife Management Internship based at J.F.K. airport (NYC) to be used as partial funding for a new M.S. student at nearby Hofstra University.  The internship project (GPS tracking terrapins in Jamaica Bay) is to be the subject of the M.S. thesis. Additional funding may be available from HU to assist with tuition.  The position pays on an hourly basis, the intern can work up to 40 hrs/week.  Pay is determined by school level (1st yr grad school pays less than 2nd yr grad school).  It is likely that the internship will be available for the same student in summer 2019.

Intern Projects/Responsibilities
*       Collect & manage diamondback terrapin data at JFK
*       Capture, mark, and release female terrapins during nesting season at JFK and elsewhere in Jamaica Bay
*       Create a database for satellite data of terrapin locations
*       Train staff on handling and marking terrapins, as needed
*       Assist with other airport wildlife projects, as needed
*       Assist with data entry and management of wildlife strike and wildlife control databases
*       Create round mounts (study skins) for staff training and development

Skills/Qualifications Required
*       Biology-related undergraduate degree
*       Significant and demonstrated skills in math and statistics
*       Wildlife identification
*       Frequent work outdoors
*       Flexible hours based on tides and terrapin nesting schedule
*       Work with live and dead animals
*       Good communication skills
*       Able to work independently
*       Proficient in MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, R, and especially GIS

Additional Information: Must be able to pass 10-yr background check to obtain airport identification badge (fingerprints required)

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Russell Burke (biorlb@hofstra.edu) and Laura Francoeur (lfrancoe@panynj.gov).

Panama Research Internship, Cusack Lab, UCLA

3- to 6-month position starting April 2018.

A research intern is sought to be trained in and assist with ecological measurements for a new drying experiment in seasonal tropical forests in Panama. The project seeks to understand the effects of decreased rainfall on soil carbon and root dynamics across tropical rainforests that have different background precipitation rates. The intern will spend substantial time working in rainforest field sites, and will learn about setting up dry- down structures and collection of plant and soil samples for analysis. The intern will also learn basic laboratory processing and analysis of environmental samples, including nutrient and carbon extractions in salt solutions, soil moisture, soil carbon, and root biomass measures. The intern will spend about 60% of their time in the field, and 40% of their time in state-of-the-art research laboratories run by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. The research intern will be supervised by Dr. Cusack remotely, and will work day-to-day with Dr. Cusack’s post-doctoral researcher on-site. The position is based in Gamboa, Panama, and there is frequent boat and car travel to access 6 field sites along a rainfall gradient from the Pacific to the Caribbean coast of the Panama Isthmus. The intern will receive airfare and a cost-of-living stipend which will cover housing and food costs. Living quarters will be in shared housing with other researchers in Gamboa (dorm-style housing or a shared house). Interested applicants should send their CV and a brief statement of interest to dcusack@geog.ucla.edu.

We seek a summer undergraduate student for a 12-week REU position in the Zipkin Quantitative Ecology Lab at Michigan State University, based in East Lansing, MI.

The student will join a collaborative team that is using statistical models to investigate the factors causing the decline of North American monarch butterflies. With guidance from the team, the REU student will develop a modeling project examining mortality during the fall migration and at the wintering grounds in Mexico. In addition to conducting their own project, the REU student will have the opportunity to participate in other, ongoing research within the lab on a variety of topics.

The REU students will receive a stipend ($6000) and additional funding to offset living and travel expenses ($1000). Research expenses will be covered for the summer. Individuals from all universities and at any stage of their undergraduate career are encouraged to apply, but REU students must be enrolled as undergraduates through at least August 2018 (i.e., can’t graduate in May 2018). The ideal student for this position will have interest in ecology, math, and statistics. No programming skills are required but prior experience will be viewed favorable.

Interested individuals should contact Elise Zipkin (ezipkin@msu.edu) by March 15 with a brief (1 page max) statement of why they are interested in the position, their CV or resume, and the names and email addresses for two references.

Subject:? Undergraduate Travel Awards:? Enhancing Diversity at the
Botanical Society of America Conferences

PLANTS Grants
Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Tomorrow’s Scientists
Undergraduate Travel Awards:? Enhancing Diversity at the Botanical
Society of America Conferences
The PLANTS program (Preparing Leaders and Nurturing Tomorrow?s
Scientists: Increasing the diversity of plant scientists) will fund up
to 12 talented and diverse undergraduates to attend the BOTANY 2018
meeting on July 21-25, 2018 in Rochester, Minnesota. Topics range across
all aspects of botany including ecology, conservation, biodiversity,
plant genomics, evolution, plant systematics, ethnobotany, and botanical
education. There are also a number of social functions, specifically
targeted at students for networking and fun. The meetings are a great
way for undergraduates to understand the breadth of botanical research
and education, to meet undergraduate and graduate students with similar
interests, and to network with professionals in their area of interest.
Students will receive mentoring from graduate students, postdocs and
faculty/professionals, and participate in networking events including
the Diversity Luncheon and career-oriented activities.? The program
covers the normal costs of travel, registration, food and lodging at the
meeting. Participants are required to attend the entire meeting,
including several scientific talks per day with a mentor, as well as
certain professional development and networking activities.?? An
overview of the scientific conference is available at: botanyconference.org
APPLICATIONS: Applications are due by MARCH 15, 2018 and include
completion of the online form (including a statement of interest, letter
of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts). Applications are welcome
from undergraduates from the US including Puerto Rico (we are unable to
accept applications from international students) who have interest in
plant sciences; the admissions goal is to increase the diversity of
students interested in the plant sciences. The application form is
located online at http://botany.org/Awards/F_PLANTS.php.

Funding is provided by the National Science Foundation and Botanical
Society of America,

CONTACTS: For further inquiries, please contact one of the organizers:
Anna Monfils — anna.monfils@cmich.edu
Heather Cacanindin? — hcacanindin@botany.org