Number of Positions: 2

Duration: May 14 – August 28, 2019 (dates are firm)

Pay: $20.00-$21.00/hour

Description and Duties: The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner.

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. The incumbent will collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and browse. He/she will be expected to identify at least 350 herbaceous species, and have considerable experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and genus Carex. Field work will be performed in teams of 3-4 people. The incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8 day on/6 day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including extensive mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as six miles, each direction. The position will also involve camping, sometimes up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing while at the park. Isle Royale is remote and opportunities for travel to the mainland will be limited. Housing accommodations will be shared with others and employees will be expected to be flexible and accommodating, as well as team players. Logistics will be explained in full, during interviews.

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 21, 2019. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted shortly thereafter. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

A PhD student position is available in the Altieri Lab (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.altierilab.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C7965f1217cd7439359dd08d65c39e687%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636797801089932540&sdata=pUB3GD6TJ2XyAlrE40pp%2FV7O%2BGt2wT7iXUjFAnAI0Aw%3D&reserved=0) at the University of Florida to examine the response of corals to environmental stressors starting in late spring or early summer 2019. The student will join a team that is a focused on the impacts of hypoxic stress (low oxygen) on coral health and performance in a multi-species, multi-stressor context. The PhD student will be based at UF’s main campus in Gainesville, FL, with field work in the Florida Keys and laboratory experiments at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft. Pierce, FL (SMSFP). The student will work collaboratively with a team that includes Drs. Valerie Paul and Maggie Johnson (SMSFP), and will be expected to develop independent research interests that complement the overall project goals.

Ideal applicants will have a strong background in ecology and/or marine science (bachelor’s or master’s degree), excellent quantitative and communication (written and oral) skills, and a demonstrated potential to conduct intensive field and/or laboratory research both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience with laboratory systems that manipulate environmental stressors (e.g., OA lab work) and/or with coral physiology is desired.

The student will join the Altieri Lab in UF’s Environmental Engineering Sciences Department, and will be part of the new Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics group within the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffaculty.eng.ufl.edu%2Fced%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C7965f1217cd7439359dd08d65c39e687%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636797801089942548&sdata=jwaytnXcC10GxEeImbFANTCupUKbtgHYQy1XpiwkTMA%3D&reserved=0). The position includes stipend, tuition, and benefits. Formal applications are due January 10, 2018 with details found here:

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Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew Altieri well ahead of the formal application deadline with a copy of their CV (including contact information for 3 references) and a brief statement (<500 words) outlining their interests and suitability for this particular opportunity.

Good afternoon,

We are looking to hire an experienced aerial observer to participate in aerial surveys for whales, dolphins and sea turtles in the outer continental shelf federal waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island, an area proposed for offshore alternative energy development. Duties will include serving as an observer on all aerial surveys; quality checking data; coordination with the chief scientist and flight crew; analysis of vertical photographs for the detection and identification of marine mammal and turtle species; and helping with monthly reports and budgets.  The majority of fieldwork will be aerial, although there may be opportunities to get involved in shipboard surveys with collaborators depending on contract opportunities. This is a grant funded staff position with at least 8 months of staffing provided starting in February 2019. Additional service may be afforded if additional grant funding is secured.

 

SCHEDULE

Office schedule will be Monday — Friday, 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM. Flight days will require irregular hours and long days. Occasional weekends and holidays will be required.

 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Participates in all aerial survey activities, including observer logistics, scientific data collection, monthly reporting, photographic and data analysis.
2. Assists with monthly report, final annual report writing, and data analysis.
3. Survey safety equipment and camera maintenance, preparation and in-flight troubleshooting.
4. Follow safe operational requirements for every survey area, maintains flight and data logs, assists data quality checking and assurance, assists summarizing data and reports.
5. Photo-analysis of digital imagery for species detection and identifications, data processing and analysis.
6. Conducts data quality checking and assurance.
7. Helps to oversee budgeting and spending for the program.
8. Performs other position-related duties, as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Training and Experience

• B.A or B.S in Biology or related science, M.S with comparable experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year of marine mammal aerial survey flight time
• Ditch training certified
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Field and lab safety and safety awareness training
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Meeting deadlines for data and report deliverables
• Specialized photographic skills and photo-identification experience
• Attention to detail for proofing and quality checking data
• Ability to spend long hours performing photo analysis in the office
• Comfortable flying in a small aircraft (Can’t get motion sickness)
• Valid driver’s license

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Participation in right whale, other large whale, and turtle aerial research programs
• Maintaining and purchasing aerial survey equipment
• Familiarity with digital photography equipment and field use
• Computer skills, especially excel, access, word

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to lift and operate photographic equipment weighing approximately 8 lbs during circling. Occasionally the employee is required to lift up to 50 lbs.  Employee is required to apply advanced manual dexterity that requires extreme accuracy such as those used to repair complex equipment or electronic instruments. The employee must be comfortable sitting in a confined space during survey flights, for up to five hours at a time without a break. The employee must have excellent vision to sight marine species in-flight and confirm detections in photographic analysis. Acute attention to detail is imperative for proofing documents, and quality checking data. It is necessary for the employee to differentiate between colors.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Aerial surveys will be conducted approximately one to four times per month. Survey work is performed in a small twin-engine aircraft, which is a noisy, confined environment and may include some vessel-based time so it is imperative that the employee does not suffer from motion sickness. Field work is performed outside, exposed to variations in the weather or in confined, cramped quarters for extended periods.

Applicants can apply online at: https://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/875349.html

 

Graduate student (PhD or MS) assistantships available to participate in research projects exploring dynamics of Great Lakes ecosystems, food webs and fisheries.  Selected individuals will be expected to work collaboratively with scientists from federal laboratories as well as Purdue University.  These projects involve an integration of field studies, laboratory analyses, controlled experiments and quantitative modeling analyses.

Specific research topics include:
1)      Exploring the potential of the larval stage as a recruitment bottleneck for fish in the upper Great Lakes
2)      Determining the ecological effects of seasonal hypoxia on food web structure and fish vital rates in central Lake Erie.

Selected individuals will be co-advised by Drs. Paris Collingsworth and Tomas Höök and enroll in Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.ag.purdue.edu%2Ffnr&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C5bdefdc7404d487ebd2508d65b71b6a3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796941289441511&amp;sdata=8zZENsOk5dO8%2BMCkpEMHZZkyPzflw0qfqcxjkDX3guY%3D&amp;reserved=0) in West Lafayette, IN.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a BS (for MS position) or MS (for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater; and above average GRE scores.

Salary:
Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance.

Start date:
June 2019.

How to Apply:
The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by 7-Janary-2019 and submit cover letter, CV, GRE scores (unofficial), transcript (unofficial), and names and contact numbers of three references to Paris Collingsworth (pcolling@purdue.edu; 312 886-7449).

For more information please contact:
Paris Collingsworth
pcolling@purdue.edu

Purdue University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

We are hiring a full-time, seasonal technician for a project exploring how management of grazing lands influences plants and pollinators. The technician will assist with bee and butterfly surveys as well as transects quantifying plant community composition.

Duties will primarily include: line-transect distance sampling for butterflies, observing plant-pollinator interactions and netting bees, identifying and counting flowers, and estimating canopy coverage and visual obstruction. The technician will be trained in these techniques and will work with the graduate student to complete the vegetation transects.

Work will involve long days in the field and a good attitude is essential. Expect to deal with bugs, sun, heat, and other fieldwork conditions typical of the Great Plains. Technician will not need to handle livestock, but should be comfortable working in pastures with sheep or cattle. The field season runs June 1 – Aug 16; start and end dates for technician are flexible.

Pay is $12/hour and housing at the Hettinger Research Extension Center in Hettinger, North Dakota is provided in addition to all work-related transportation at the Center.

Applicants must be comfortable with handling stinging bees and insects. Furthermore, applicants should be comfortable living and working in a rural setting.

Previous experience identifying grassland plants and pollinators is preferred, however, techniques can be taught, an eagerness to learn and a good work ethic are more important.

Applicants should be self-reliant, motivated, and flexible. Evidence of ability to work both cooperatively and independently in the field is required. A valid driver’s license is a plus.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest and suitability for the position along with a resume and 3 professional references to Jasmine Cutter (graduate student on the project and field supervisor), jasmine.cutter@ndsu.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; apply by January 1st for full consideration.

Dr. Denis Valle, Assistant Professor in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida (UF), is seeking a MS/PhD graduate research assistant with strong interest in statistical modeling applications.

Dr. Valle is affiliated with the Tropical Conservation and Development program (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tcd.ufl.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=E3zil0ysDwfRpmvvdPMVwaWZbmdjsM5nXtTTpgGZCD8%3D&amp;reserved=0) and the Emerging Pathogens Institute (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.epi.ufl.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=acWtfr7pRt4Ol3MHbew4kPt7Ip%2BGBaIcIBCDobCUxsc%3D&amp;reserved=0) at UF. Research in Dr. Valle’s group focuses on tackling important applied problems in environmental sciences and malaria epidemiology by creating and using innovative Bayesian statistical models. Examples of ongoing research projects can be found athttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdenisvalle.weebly.com&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=326PgMfTkWAZkQDZO3ZG%2FfMxa7gE9u5B159O1PD4UdQ%3D&amp;reserved=0. Given the wide range of problems tackled by this group, there is considerable flexibility regarding the specific scientific application. Nevertheless, this position will involve the development and application of novel Bayesian models and interactive tools to aid decision-making.

Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, independent, able to successful communicate research results (i.e., through publications), and enthusiastic about computational and Bayesian methods. Prospective students with strong experience in computer programming (e.g., R, Python, or MatLab) and with great writing skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Requirements for prospective students include:
– Competitive GPA/GRE scores (>50% percentile)
– BS or MS degree
– The candidate must meet the formal admission requirements for the University of Florida and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsfrc.ufl.edu%2Facademics%2Fhow-to-apply%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=GNeFW6LsobzCuytNmVfBGRrxuu4D7LCLMA9gunT0RwM%3D&amp;reserved=0)

This position will be located at the UF campus in Gainesville, FL. Duties include writing and presenting result of research in scientific conferences, searching and applying for additional sources of funding, and assisting other students within the team on statistical analyses. If interested, please email the items listed below to drvalle@ufl.edu:
– CV with contact information and contact information for three academic references
– GRE scores
– One page cover letter describing
a) prior research experience (if any),
b) career goals and interests and how they align with those from the Valle lab, and
c) prior experience with statistical modelling and computer programming.

Cover letters that explicitly provide examples of high motivation and reliability are strongly preferred.

Start Date: August (2019)
***The application deadline is Jan. 30th, 2019***

Information about the University of Florida: The University of Florida (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ufl.edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=k4uSOfBaqBCOsU4c%2FaKiKCMzpNF%2BDCmVA5rk%2BZCrZ1g%3D&amp;reserved=0) is among the top 10 U.S. public universities, according to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings. UF is a Land-Grant, Sea- Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 50,000 students.

The University of Florida is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Information about the City of Gainesville: Situated in the rolling countryside of north central Florida, Gainesville is much more than a stereotypical college town. Home of the University of Florida, seat of Alachua County’s government and the region’s commercial hub, it is progressive, environmentally conscious and culturally diverse. The presence of many students and faculty from abroad among its 99,000-plus population adds a strong cross-cultural flavor to its historic small-town Southern roots. Its natural environment, temperate climate and civic amenities make Gainesville a beautiful, pleasant and interesting place in which to learn and to live. Gainesville has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in the United States.

Florida boasts a diversity of fauna and flora common to both southern temperate and subtropical climates and is replete with springs, rivers, backwater streams, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove fringes, cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks, sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, and rangeland. Nested between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida has more than 2,000 kilometers of coastal beaches and estuaries. Special features include the Florida Keys, which constitute an archipelago of picturesque subtropical islands, and the unique Everglades, or “river of grass,” which sprawls across the vast southern peninsula.

The Prager Lab (Department of Plant Sciences) at the University of Saskatchewan has funding for a graduate student (Msc or PhD) to work on topics at the intersection pollination biology and vector biology. The specific project is flexible with several possible research avenues and study systems. Students may start in May, or September assuming acceptance.

Details on the Prager lab can be found https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.pragerlab.ca&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8049d981f49b4a2b2b6308d65af0bd4d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387345480120&amp;sdata=WxqpegE0KY5PNlTOdAS8vAL2uLOt8M2okfCbSB2S6YU%3D&amp;reserved=0 Details on the Department of Plant Sciences can be found at:https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagbio.usask.ca%2Fdepartments%2Fplant-sciences.php&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8049d981f49b4a2b2b6308d65af0bd4d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387345480120&amp;sdata=GiUfINQvVs9qqVZeFmln59jzYpEUm0KG1Sv9a%2F%2BHiZk%3D&amp;reserved=0

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. Saskatoon is a city of 260,000 people with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The university has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to a student population of about 21,000. The university is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities.

Interested candidates should email Dr. Sean Prager (sean.prager@usask.ca) and include a CV and explanation of experience and interests.

I am seeking a PhD or MS student interested in studying how coral reef fisheries respond to reef restoration, and what this means for local food security. The research site is located in Indonesia on a small island community in the Spermonde archipelago. One goal of the research will be to work with local collaborators to monitor the fishers and their catch in response to the coral restoration activities and associated fisheries management actions. Another will be to track the flow of fish from point of capture to consumption. Examples of tangible research outputs from the work may include: a length-based assessment of a subset of target fish species caught by fishers; a characterization of the nutritional benefits derived from the fish being caught and consumed.

For more details about the position, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fahumphrieslab.com%2Fopportunities%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cfdead218e48f4a2a220108d65af0b3fa%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387202279014&amp;sdata=s%2Bw%2Bm7DtW9o7ECTudkGjuGvh8oMXanDOg6pPzBqUyRM%3D&amp;reserved=0. For questions, please contact Austin Humphries at humphries@uri.edu. The deadline for applications is December 29, 2018.

Seasonal, full-time position. Applications accepted starting December 2018.

13 weeks beginning early June  through early September, 2019
35 hours per week, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (one-hour unpaid lunch break), Tuesday – Sunday, with flex day off. Must work weekends,  July 4, and Labor Day Monday.  There may be times, especially at the beginning and end of term, that fall outside the Tues. – Sun. schedule.

Position and Responsibilities:

The Naturalists for the Bruce Museum Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park are responsible for the operation and care of the building and marine touch tanks, under the supervision of Museum staff and in cooperation with the Town of Greenwich.  The Naturalists are responsible for the development, implementation, staffing and evaluation of educational programs at the Seaside Center as well as the supervision of interns, volunteers and the general public.

The position requires a high degree of independence, managing the public and groups of all ages, working in a marine environment, being able to operate a vehicle, and dealing with facilities that are unequipped to accommodate the physically challenged.

The position reports to  Seaside Center Manager Kate Dzikiewicz, (and other museum staff as appropriate, e.g. manager of School/ Community Partnerships, Volunteer Program Manager, Exhibitions Design, Curator of Science, Finance or Facilities Maintenance). Comp/flex-time, as approved by supervisor.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Oversees the operation of the Seaside Center as part of a two-person team.
Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of interns and volunteers in cooperation with Volunteer Manager.
Monitors budgets under supervision of Museum staff.
Keeps accurate records on Seaside Center attendance and volunteer hours.
Files weekly reports as well as a season-end report to the Seaside Center Manager with attendance figures, volunteer hours, daily activities, building maintenance, etc.
Coordinates activities and building maintenance with the appropriate Town of Greenwich officials through appropriate Museum staff, including beach access for interns, volunteers and special groups.
Schedules and organizes groups in coordination with the Bruce Museum Seaside Center Manager.
Develops and executes education programs for general visitors, group visits, and special public programs (i.e. nature walks, seining activities, workshops, crafts, etc.).
Trains, schedules and evaluates interns and volunteers.
Maintains saltwater aquaria and responsible for the care and feeding of marine life.
Maintains daily cleanliness of Seaside Center facility.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Traits:

Demonstrated management skills.
Teaching experience.
Knowledge of marine life and environmental science and ability to handle natural history collection objects in accordance with general museum practices.
Knowledge of informal and museum/naturalist education methods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literate.
Familiarity with general office procedures.
Current driver’s license.
US citizens only, local resident, a plus.
Recommended Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in science, education, museum studies or related field.
Ability to work with children and adults of all ages.
Knowledge of marine and terrestrial ecosystems

Compensation: $ 12 – 14/hour, dependent on experience.
Send resume and cover letter to: Seaside Center Manager Kate Dzikiewicz, KDzikiewicz@brucemuseum.org

Field Coordinator – Vegetation and Invertebrate Sampling

We are recruiting for a dedicated individual to assist with an ongoing research project focused on measuring and mapping invertebrate availability as a food source for birds in Golden Valley and Musselshell Counties, MT. The selected applicant will be responsible for coordination and conduct of fieldwork, supervision of up to 3 other field technicians, and ensuring quality handling and reporting of GPS surveys, vegetation sampling and insect collections. The coordinator will synthesize data in progress reports and contribute to the preparation of a final progress report for State of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The Field Coordinator may interact with private landowners or other agency professionals during the regular course of field work and must be comfortable with this.

Job Length: Full-time seasonal support is available for up to two field seasons (4/1/2019 – 7/26/2019, 4/6/2020 – 7/24/2020). Two months/ year of flexible time for data synthesis and report preparation with space provided on campus at University of Montana.

Compensation: $16 – $20 per hour. Lodging, transportation and per diem provided during the field effort.

Required Qualifications
•       Bachelor’s degree in entomology, ecology or a related natural resources field
•       Excellent organizational and communication skills
•       Attention to detail and ability to follow a detailed protocol
•       Ability to carry up to 50 lbs across uneven ground
•       Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
•       Professionalism, flexibility, and a positive attitude
•       Current first aid / CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications
•       Previous field research experience, preferably in rangeland ecosystems and on private lands
•       Previous supervisory experience
•       Prior experience identifying rangeland vegetation and insect species
•       Prior experience with field techniques, including GPS operations, transect sampling and vegetation cover estimation, and invertebrate
surveys
•       Experience interacting with private landowners and agency professionals

The successful applicant must be able to work in remote locations and able to live in a communal, rustic setting.  If you do not have current First Aid/CPR certification, you must become certified before arriving to begin work. The work schedule is subject to the weather, which may cause unpredictable days off—applicants must be willing to work when needed and take days off when the opportunity arises.  Applicants must enjoy working and living in a remote rural area with a diverse group of people including private landowners and livestock producers.  Provided lodging will include up to 7 other people working on other field projects.  Conditions include extreme temperatures, rain, snow, “gumbo” roads, wind, rattlesnakes, and abundant prickly pear.  The rewards include the endless vistas of central Montana, abundant recreation opportunities within a short (1-2 hour) drive, calf branding and roadside chats with ranchers, phenomenal wildlife viewing, and field research experience. A strong work ethic, good physical condition, and sense of humor are a must.  The position will require hiking up to several miles each day through sagebrush, over uneven terrain, and in very hot temperatures to reach some sampling sites; and driving a few hours each day in trucks over low maintenance roads.

To apply, please send a current resume, 1-page cover letter, and names and contact information for 3 references to Jessica Mitchell (Jessica.mitchell@mso.umt.edu) with the subject line “Field Coordinator – Invertebrate Surveys”.  Review of applications will begin February 26th, and continue until a suitable applicant is found.