PhD student with the Ecology Department at Montana State University is in search of a research technician to aid in field data collection for a project evaluating the effects of conifer encroachment on plant-pollinator interactions in the Big Hole Valley of southwest Montana. Results from this project will inform Forest Service management efforts for the treatment and removal of conifers in sagebrush ecosystems.

Description:

The applicant will be based in Bozeman, MT but conduct weekly field trips in the Big Hole Valley near Wisdom, MT. The field schedule is 5 days on, 2 days off with primitive camping onsite in the field (typically leaving Bozeman early Monday morning and returning Friday evening). Fieldwork is weather-dependent and requires flexible hours, including early mornings and weekends. Fieldwork involves collecting insects visiting flowers at 12 sites distributed along the National Forest boundary near Wisdom, MT. General field duties include identifying plant species, collecting flower-visiting insects using a net, recording data, and navigating to field sites with a GPS. Field vehicle will be supplied, but the applicant will be required to provide most equipment required for camping.

Additional duties include:

•    Entering data

•    Coordinating basic field logistics required for camping and sampling

•    Working independently and as part of a team

•    Regular communication with PhD student/team leader

Compensation: $1,500/month stipend.

Location: Bozeman, MT. Would be based in the field M-F.

Timeline: Preferred June 3rd to August 30th (dates flexible)

Requirements:

•    experience in botany or related field

•    able to adhere to field protocols and verbal instructions

•    experience collecting data in an organized manner

•    able to carry equipment while walking over uneven terrain

•    able to operate a GPS unit and navigate to predetermined locations

•    willing to work and camp overnight in a rural and remote field setting

•    able to work independently and as a part of a team

•    able to adhere to field safety measures

•    valid driver’s license and clean driving record

•    experience safely operating vehicles on unpaved roads

•    good time management skills

Apply by sending a resume and brief email to Will Glenny (willglenny@gmail.com), a PhD student in the Ecology Department at Montana State University. We will review applications as they arrive, and the job posting will remain open until the position is filled. If interested, please feel free to get in touch with questions.

EXPERIENCED SONGBIRD BANDERS (2) needed for ongoing research on migration ecology of landbirds through Cape May, New Jersey. Dates: (1) needed 15 July through 15 November; (1) needed 1 August through 15 November.  Cape May is recognized as an internationally important bottleneck and stopover area for landbirds during fall migration.  Duties include site maintenance (maintaining net lanes, net repair, etc.), extracting birds from mist-nets, banding, weighing and measuring birds, recording data, and data entry.  Mist-netting and bird banding experience in a high-volume banding station necessary (>5,000 birds/season).  Experience aging species based on molt and using the Pyle guide required. Ability to identify landbirds of the eastern U. S., and proficiency with MS Excel and BANDIT essential.  Applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team in occasionally hot and buggy conditions.  Salary $1800-2000/month depending on experience.  Must have own vehicle.  Housing is provided in a bunk-house environment.  Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 1 June tohr.research@njaudubon.org. NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SONGBIRD TECHNICIAN needed 1 August through 15 November for ongoing research on migration ecology of landbirds through Cape May, New Jersey.  Cape May is recognized as an internationally important bottleneck and stopover area for landbirds during fall migration.  Duties include site preparation and maintenance (net lane clearing, site set up and break down, net repair), extracting birds from mist-nets, data recording and entry, and writing summary reports for print and web.  Bird extraction experience using the body-grasp method required. Ability to identify landbirds of the eastern U. S., and proficiency with MS Excel and BANDIT essential.  Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team in occasionally hot and buggy conditions.  Salary $1800-2000/month depending on experience.  Must have own vehicle.  Housing is provided in a bunk-house environment.  Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 1 June to hr.research@njaudubon.org. NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

David S. Mizrahi, PhD

Vice-president, Research and Monitoring

NJ Audubon

Center for Research and Education

600 Route 47 North

Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

609.861.1608  x917

ESA seeks an energetic candidate with strong organizational and communication skills to provide administrative and logistical support for a variety of programs in the Office of Science Programs (e.g. ESA’s Sustaining Biological Infrastructure Training Initiative, and the Panel on Vegetation Classification). A basic background in and appreciation for ecology, biology, and/or environmental sciences is desired.

The Program Assistant/Specialist will work with the Associate Director of Science Programs to organize and manage special ESA meetings, workshops, and training events that will bring scientists together on a wide range of topics. Additional duties may include taking notes, updating websites, taking photos and creating promotional materials, and tracking budget information. There may be opportunities to network with scientists in a variety of disciplines and contribute to workshop/grant reports and presentations.

Specific Activities for the Program Assistant:

Organization and planning: assist with meeting and workshop planning to ensure events run smoothly; manage onsite logistical details for events, including a/v, room setup, printed materials, and timekeeping; schedule and manage conference calls for working groups.

Communications and writing: take effective and concise notes during conference calls and events; contribute to workshop and meeting reports and presentations; liaise with workshop and meeting participants as needed through email, phone, and in person communication; proofread grant proposals and reports.

Outreach and marketing: create and refine outreach materials for Science Office programs; this may include email campaigns, flyers, website updates, liaising with ESA’s Public Affairs office regarding social media updates, and creating/editing videos.

Data entry: act as the point of contact for travel reimbursements; monitor and report on travel budgets.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree required, with a strong interest or experience in environmental studies, ecology, or related field; Masters’ degree a plus

•Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks

•Excellent written and oral communication skills

•Ability to work independently and as part of a team

•Project management experience a plus

•Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

•Experience with WordPress, Microsoft Publisher, and basic HTML skills a plus

•Willing to perform data-entry and other basic tasks

This is a temporary, full-time position based in ESA’s downtown Washington, DC office, with occasional travel involved. The position is funded from June 17, 2019 to December 31, 2019, with the possibility of extension, and pays $18-$22 per hour, based on experience/qualifications. Please email a cover letter and resume, combined in one pdf file, to jill@esa.org with “Program Assistant” in the subject line. Applications are due Wednesday, May 8th. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled the week of May 27th. The position is open until filled.

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ESA is an Equal Opportunity employer.

MS Assistantship in Northeastern Forest Ecosystems at SUNY-ESF

Position Description:  The new Burton lab in the Department of Forest and Natural Resources Management is recruiting a graduate student (MS). This position is available beginning in Fall 2019 (or Spring 2020) and includes two years of support through a teaching assistantship (stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance). Potential research topics may include analyses of plant traits, scaling changes in forest community structure to ecosystem functions and services, role of canopy structure in mediating vegetation-climate relationships, effects of silvicultural alternatives on a range of ecosystem services, managing adaptive capacity, and overstory-understory linkage.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in forestry, biology, natural resources, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field is required. Preferred qualifications include: the ability to work independently and collaboratively, a strong work ethic, demonstrated written and oral communication skills, experience with common forest measurements and statistical analyses, and good plant identification skills.

Application:  Apply to the graduate program in Forest and Natural Resources Management (FNRM) online. Indicate your interest in working in the Burton lab in your statement of educational and professional goals. In addition, please email your application materials directly to me (contact information below).

Contact:  Dr. Julia Burton (burton.julia.i@gmail.com, 435-797-5375)

*M.S. Graduate Student opportunity in the spatial ecology, population

biology and conservation of wildlife at the University of Florida *

We are seeking a highly motivated M.S. student for the Department of

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) and the School of Natural Resources

and the Environment (SNRE) at the University of Florida, starting fall 2019*.

*This student will work as part of a large, long-term research project on

spatial ecology, population biology and conservation of an endangered

raptor, the Everglade Snail Kite. This project is unparalleled in spatial

population biology and conservation by providing rigorous demographic and

movement information across the entire breeding range of this critically

imperiled species for the past 23 years, which is used for management,

restoration, and conservation. Preferred applicants will be highly

motivated, have field experience, strong quantitative skills, interest in

both field work and quantitative analyses, and competitive GPA. Potential

topics could be related to movement ecology, ecosystem services of

predation, nesting ecology, population estimation, decision analyses, or

interactions with exotic prey, depending on the student’s interests.

Students with strong initiative and desire to carve out their own research

questions within this project are highly encouraged to apply. If you are

interested in pursuing a M.S. degree on this project, please send Dr. Ellen

Robertson a CV, GRE scores and GPA, contact information for three

references, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals,

and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree prior to May 5 (email

to: ellen.robertson@ufl.edu). Please see the WEC Graduate Program website (

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procedures. Also consult the School of Natural Resources and the

Environment at UF for other opportunities regarding graduate admission. The

student will be advised by Dr. Robert Fletcher and will work closely with

Dr. Ellen Robertson.  For more information on the Fletcher lab, see:

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fletcherlab.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C01bdd04d3baf424b5c6508d6bff1b81c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636907442252252045&sdata=AlnufRSLVCERG55u19%2FyaHbePHiydArSr26NZVWaciY%3D&reserved=0. Competitive stipend ($17,000-20,000/year) and

health benefits included. Funding is expected to be available for up to 2-3

years.

Information about Gainesville, Florida:

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.

Open positions in the RMBL summer Education Program for students interested in research experience in climate change biology, aquatic ecology, plant ecology, and plant-insect interactions (pollination, herbivory).

College credit and partial scholarships are available!  Contact Rosemary Smith at rsmith@rmbl.org  for more information and how to apply.

Our program is described here:

The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory has a summer education program for undergraduates and recent graduates. Go tohttps://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.rmbl.org&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C01bdd04d3baf424b5c6508d6bff1b81c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636907442252272034&sdata=8kaDid8pEnAQlUOXYk%2BUWH1%2FaaQ5wkaojyjDK0jEDHQ%3D&reserved=0

Are you passionate about the environment, interested in being a park

ranger, and looking to gain professional development in a

conservation-related field with a federal agency? Check out this amazing

opportunity!

Conservation Intern – Park Ranger Position

MCC’s Conservation Intern (CI) program provides opportunities for young

adults to gain professional experience in a conservation-related field.

This position will work with the Bureau of Land Management to help oversee

a high-use recreation site in remote locations so that it can be enjoyed by

future generations. The primary duties include interacting with and

educating recreational visitors, facility and grounds maintenance,

supporting fee collection, and managing on-site volunteers.

Location: Wolf Creek, MT

Position Dates: 5/15/19 – 10/4/19

Living Allowance: $504 bi-weekly

Housing will be provided!

AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of the program.

The Conservation Intern program is designed to make a measurable difference

in local conservation efforts while strengthening the professional

experience of our members. Skills obtained through this position would

include, but not be limited to: BLM seasonal training (bear behavior and

pepper spray training, defensive driving certification, trailer hauling and

backing certification, first aid/CPR, etc.), motorboat certification

course, maintenance skills which can range from maintaining a compliant

public water system to upkeep of on-site equipment

Qualifications:

– Basic maintenance skills

– Strong communication skills

– High school degree or GED

– Minimum age of 18

– Available for duration of entire term of service (May 15 – October 4)

– US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident

– Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check

– Willingness to work long hours in all weather conditions

– Desire to work in a federal agency in the future

MORE INFORMATION HERE:

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APPLY ASAP!

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Questions? Contact Mandy Hedstrom at mandy@mtcorps.org

or 406-587-4475.

Princeton EEB Scholars Preview Weekend

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University
is offering a special preview weekend – the EEB Scholars Program – this
upcoming October 3-6, 2019 for students considering graduate school. The
goal of this weekend is to invite competitive prospective graduate
applicants to campus in order to showcase the department, demystify
the graduate application process, and highlight participants’ research
experience. We especially encourage students from underrepresented
minority groups and those inhabiting other axes of underrepresentation
in STEM to apply.

Please see https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feeb.princeton.edu%2Fgraduate%2Feeb-scholars-program&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7Cfdcdb555e3c94934a86b08d6c24379c3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636909992391578827&sdata=5plpbteiFS6LUy5EZGQdSdVdb0qLg38yb8uRjVEUUKg%3D&reserved=0
for more information and to apply. The application deadline is July
15. The EEB Scholars Program is open to all prospective graduate
students, including rising juniors and seniors, as well as international
applicants. We particularly encourage students from developing nations
to apply. Travel, food, and lodging expenses will be covered by Princeton
EEB.

Please direct any questions to EEB.Scholars@princeton.edu.

The California Fish and Wildlife is hiring 2 scientific aides (9 month full time seasonal positions) at our Stockton, CA office to work with the Young Fish Investigations group. If hired, the aides will assist in data collection on the fish and zooplankton community within the San Francisco estuary system. This will involve both field and laboratory work. There’s a very short window to apply, so please don’t delay. Please carefully read application instructions as applications missing required documents will be disqualified. Any inquiries can reach out to me at James.White@wildlife.ca.gov.

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These positions are well suited for recent grads that are just finishing up school or are trying to get their foot in the door at a state agency.

Thanks,

James White, PhD