Please see the link https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoee.dc.gov%2Fservice%2Finternships&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C47dc91e2132a482fc7ca08d6d45f6ac8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636929903637276806&sdata=Q2Z3xMKzmMthRd2q0ecVM6YvDHLw%2FqP5H80vGK6rR4s%3D&reserved=0 and

additionally email lindsay.rohrbaugh@dc.gov

*Location: Washington, DC*

*Start Date: May 38, 2019 *

*End Date: Aug 31, 2019 or later*

*Last Date to Apply:  ASAP*

*Hours:  Approximately 35+ hours/week*

Technician needed to conduct mist netting for bats in Washington, DC. This

work is part of a larger survey of the bat community of the National

Capital region. The majority of the work will be conducted at *NIGHT. * Must

have own transportation. Housing *NOT*provided. Hours and days worked will

vary, so candidate must have flexibility.

*DUTIES:*

Mist net for bats

Track bats to roosts using telemetry

Collect environmental data at bat roost locations.

Conduct bat roost exit counts

Conduct bat acoustical monitoring

Data Entry

*COMPENSATION:*

Salary: $19.73/hr

*QUALIFICATIONS:*

Applicants must be able to:

Stand for 30-180 minute intervals

Hike/walk 1- 10 miles a day

Carry up to 30 pounds

Use hand-held and driving navigation tools

Accurately record field data

Must be vaccinated for rabies

Must have valid driver’s license

Must have bat handling experience

*PREFERRED:*

The ideal candidate will have experience with mist netting, identifying

bats, and tracking with telemetry.

Please send resume/CV with three references to *lindsay.rohrbaugh@dc.gov*

The Weston lab in the Department of Geography & the Environment at Villanova University is seeking a full-time field and laboratory research technician. The Weston lab investigates the impact of climate change and land use change in coastal ecosystems (see https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnweston.org&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C47dc91e2132a482fc7ca08d6d45f6ac8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636929903637286802&sdata=Q4PuRjFQbldkH%2Ba5z%2FNaRhkYkKXhXoeJWpzcuwQ7i6Y%3D&reserved=0 for more information). This is temporary position contingent on grant funding, currently with three years of funding secured, with a start date of 1 June 2019.

The technician duties will include field research, laboratory analyses, assisting with undergraduate and graduate student independent research, and other duties that may be assigned. The technician will primarily conduct laboratory analyses and field research in support of ongoing research projects including, but not limited to, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Plum Island Ecosystem Long Term Ecological Research (PIE-LTER) project, and will additionally provide support for undergraduate and graduate student research. The technician will participate in field work in tidal marshes and estuaries, including day-trips to sites in the Delaware River, New Jersey, and multi-day field campaigns to the Plum Island Estuary, Massachusetts. The technician will perform field research including measurement of surface elevation tables (SETs), marker horizons, above- and below-ground plant biomass, estuarine lateral flux using an acoustic doppler current profiler, dawn/dusk transects to measure estuarine metabolism, and vertical gas flux measurements using chambers. In the laboratory, the technician’s duties will include gamma counting of soils, soil carbon and nitrogen measurements, nutrient analysis of water samples, data and meta-data preparation and organization, and assisting with (and possibly leading) manuscript preparation. After appropriate training and orientation, the technician will be responsible for leading field trips and overseeing graduate and undergraduate students in the field and laboratory. The technician will be responsible for transportation to field sites and must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be comfortable trailering a small boat behind a 12 passenger van. The technician will need to take and pass a boating safety course and will be responsible for transportation on-site by motorboat. Field work will be occasionally physically demanding with long hours. This position requires willingness and ability to conduct field research in wetland systems, including sometimes physically demanding work in hot or cold temperatures in muddy and sometimes buggy conditions. This position will also require occasional extended work hours to meet research objectives, and the operation of vehicles and small motorboats. The position will be primarily based at Villanova University, but will require travel and extended stay at field stations.

An undergraduate degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, earth science, or a related discipline is required. A relevant graduate degree and/or professional experience is preferred, with prior experience with small motor-craft, trailering, and wetland field research highly desirable. A cover letter, CV, and two letters of reference are required. For more information and to apply, visit https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.villanova.edu%2Fpostings%2F16185&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C47dc91e2132a482fc7ca08d6d45f6ac8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636929903637286802&sdata=ZfUGu2yVM%2FbEbe7aA7xhDQwYHXm746yqXC8F39NX5%2FI%3D&reserved=0. Applications will be considered starting on 15 May 2019, and the position remains open until filled.

fully funded PhD opportunity to work on Atlantic halibut movement and stock assessment is available at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada under the co-supervision of Drs. Arnault Le Bris and Jonathan Fisher.

Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) supports the most valuable groundfish fishery per-unit-weight in Atlantic Canada. Despite high socio-economic importance for 5 Canadian provinces, the spatial ecology and stock structure of the species is poorly understood making the fishery vulnerable to changing ecosystem conditions and mismanagement. Using an exceptionally rich dataset from more than 100 pop-up satellite tags (and further deployments), the candidate will develop quantitative approaches to integrate movement data into stock assessment models and species distribution models. The candidate is anticipated to participate in field tagging operations and to contribute to Fisheries and Oceans Canada stock assessment meetings. Fieldwork will occur aboard research and fishing vessels across Atlantic Canada.

The candidate will be registered in the PhD program in Fisheries Sciences offered at the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, Canada .

Application. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and university transcripts (official or unofficial) by email to both Dr. Jonathan Fisher jonathan.fisher@mi.mun.ca and Dr. Arnault Le Bris, arnault.lebris@mi.mun.ca. Application deadline is May 17th, 2019.

For queries on the application process or more information on the position, please consult https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arnaultlebris.ca%2FPhDstudent_MarineInstiute_MUN_OFI_AtlanticHalibut.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C47dc91e2132a482fc7ca08d6d45f6ac8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636929903637306788&sdata=3%2BAQRQZx40bFLVDNWK4zfXpWgIy8jFVc9aICRhUGDcg%3D&reserved=0 or send an email to arnault.lebris@mi.mun.ca.

Location: Chariton, IA

Organization: Iowa State University

Contact:  Benjamin M. West (benjwest@iastate.edu)

Closing date:  Wednesday July 10, 2019 or until filled

Start date: Wednesday July 17, 2019

One (1) vegetation/bird habitat sampling field technician is needed to help with the Southern Iowa Forest Monitoring (SIFM) project. The technician will work in forests in southern Iowa, primarily Stephen State Forest, as part of a project assessing the effects of forest management on birds. Specific job duties include (but are not limited to) assisting a graduate student with vegetation sampling, recording data, carrying equipment, identifying trees, and data entry.

Stephens State Forest offers excellent opportunities for birding. Chariton is located an hour south of Des Moines city limits and a half hour from Rathbun Lake.

The position is temporary and full-time (maximum of 40 hours/week), starting July 17 and ending by August 24 at the latest (6 weeks). A typical work week will include four (4) 10-hour days/week, but may vary according to weather. Salary is $11-13/hr dependent on qualifications and experience.  No overtime will be provided.  Vehicles will be provided for work-related travel.

Applicants must have the physical ability to work long hours outdoors, walk long distances, carry field equipment in rough terrain, and wade through water. Applicants should be either have a Bachelor’s degree or be pursing one in forestry, natural resources, biology, or a related field, or possess a Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields. Qualified applicants must be able to work as part of a small team, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work during adverse weather conditions and on weekends, holidays, and evenings as required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a motor vehicle check to be able to drive a university vehicle. Preferred qualifications include experience with tree identification in the central Midwest and forest vegetation sampling protocols.

To apply please submit as a single document a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references to Ben West (benjwest@iastate.edu) by 5 PM on July 10, 2019. Applications will be considered as received, and hiring decisions will likely be made before July 10.

Hólar University, Iceland, seeks two PhD students for a Grant of Excellence (RANNIS) project to study the dynamics of Ecological (ECO), Evolutionary (EVO) and Developmental (DEVO) processes.

The phenotype is an important determinant of the dynamic interactions between ecological and evolutionary processes (eco-evolutionary dynamics) and the processes that shape biological diversity in face of global change. This project will study the interplay among ECO, EVO and DEVO to understand 1) the dual role of ecology in evolution (as driver of natural selection and phenotypic plasticity), 2) the molecular mechanisms underlying phenotypic variation, and 3) the feedbacks between phenotypic change and ecosystem function. The project uses threespine stickleback (Gasterosteus aculeatus) from lake Mývatn, Iceland, as a model. The project is led by Prof. Bjarni K. Kristjánsson (lead PI, Hólar University, Iceland) and Dr. Katja Räsänen (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Sciences, Eawag, Switzerland). It is part of a large collaboration across Hólar University (Prof. Skúli Skúlason), Eawag (Dr. Blake Matthews), Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, USA (Prof. Anthony R. Ives), Univ. of Iceland (Prof. Zophonías O. Jónsson) and the Mývatn research station (Dr. Árni Einarsson).

We are looking for two excellent PhD students to work on two complementary aspects of the project: i) the determinants of phenotypic variation and ii) consequences of phenotypic and genetic variation for ecosystem processes. Which of these aspects each student specifically focuses on will depend on their interests as well as expertise (to be stated in application, see below). These student projects are an integral part of research that includes long-term field data, laboratory, mesocosm and field experiments, genomics and mathematical modelling. We are an international research team dedicated to high quality training. The students will have the opportunity to conduct part of their research at the collaborative institutions.

Location: The students will be based at the Dept. of Aquaculture and Fish Biology (DAFB – https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fholar.is%2Fen%2Fdepartment_of_aquaculture_and_fish_biology&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cdd4dc529b41147dd2ff508d6d2ccc5ef%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636928174282454511&sdata=T8Jd6XcSu38h8uNImVc4l6OkcxrfI7WTaxY0%2Bgxfolg%3D&reserved=0) at Hólar University (North Iceland) and registered at the Univ. of Iceland (Reykjavik). HU is situated in the beautiful Hjaltadalur (Skagafjördur), with offices and research laboratories in the nearby town Sauðárkrókur. DAFB is an active research centre and the students will become part of a dynamic international team of graduate students and faculty. The beautiful natural setting and central location in North of Iceland offer both outdoor and cultural activities.

Requirements: The candidates must hold a MSc degree in a relevant field (e.g. Ecology, Molecular Biology, Evolution, or Development). The ideal candidates have a strong interest in evolutionary ecology, enjoy working in a dynamic group, and have experience from fieldwork and laboratory work (with relative importance depending on the project specifics). Expertise and interest in molecular genetics (transcriptomics and/or genomics) is preferable. Peer-reviewed publication(s), previous experience with animal experiments (fish in particular) will be a plus.

The working language is English. A valid driving license is a requirement.

This is a 100% position for three years. Salary is in accordance with the agreement between HU and Rannis. Rights and obligations follow the Act 70/1996 on the Rights and Obligations of Civil Servants.

Applicants should send an application letter, with a statement of research interests (incl. statement on favoured topic of PhD) and relevant experience (max. 2 pages), curriculum vitae with a list of publications, copies of academic qualifications and the names and e-mail addresses of three referees, as a single pdf to ecoevodevo@holar.is The positions are open until filled and suitable candidates will be interviewed on regular basis until the position is filled.

For further information contact Bjarni K. Kristjánsson (Head of the Dept. of Aquaculture and Fish Biology, Hólar Univ. College) (bjakk@holar.is) or Dr. Katja Räsänen (katja.rasanen@eawag.ch).

Summary: The Tate lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University is seeking a motivated and conscientious Research Assistant II to perform administrative tasks and experiments related to the ecology and evolution of infection and immunity. We use insect model systems and their natural parasites to study the evolution of immune systems and the impact of co-infection on within- and between-host disease dynamics. The primary responsibilities for this position include performing experiments, taking care of invertebrate organisms, and supporting day-to-day laboratory maintenance, inventory, and operations, including frequent communication with other lab members. The candidate should be capable of performing tasks and protocols independently after receiving training, and should be willing to troubleshoot failed procedures, including consultation of the primary literature. The candidate will be expected to attend laboratory meetings and be a scientifically engaged and collaborative member of the lab, including providing training and experimental support to other lab members. Vanderbilt University is a premier R1 research institution located in dynamic Nashville, Tennessee, USA, home to a world-renowned music scene, great restaurants, hiking, and other cultural attractions.

The Northeastern University Three Seas  Master of Science in Marine Biology Program is accepting applications on a rolling basis for Fall 2019.

Three Seas provides graduate students the opportunity to study marine biology in three different marine environments:

1. New England at the Northeastern University Marine Science Center (Nahant, MA)

2. Caribbean at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Bocas del Toro, Panama)

3. Pacific Northwest at Friday Harbor Laboratories (San Juan Island, Washington)

The program culminates in mentored research projects that students can conduct anywhere, offering them flexibility in their research goals.

This is a unique opportunity for students to live and work in the environments that they are studying and explore three diverse ecosystems through field-intensive courses in marine biology and ocean science. The program is SCUBA intensive, and students complete an average of 70 dives over the course of 15 months!

Want to see what a typical day of a Three Seas student is like? Follow us on Instagram  and Twitter!

Interested in Three Seas? Email Andrea (Program Manager) at a.jerabek@northeastern.edu  and APPLY HERE .

Patch-Burn Grazing III:  Grassland Research Technician

Description:

                The Fuhlendorf Lab at Oklahoma State is seeking a motivated research technician to aid in field data collection during this year’s growing season.  The position will be based out of the Nature Conservancy’s Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, and will be working to assist in prairie plant community ecology research taking place there.  Data collected is part of a broader research project addressing how heterogeneity in grasslands affects biodiversity at multiple spatial and temporal scales.  The technician will be expected to aid in conducting comprehensive field botanical surveys, following an established protocol.  There will be ample opportunity for the technician to expand their knowledge in grassland plant identification, prairie ecology, and gain relevant skills related to field data collection and management methodologies.  This is also a great opportunity for undergraduates (or recent graduates) to expand their résumé in preparation for field biologist or graduate student positions, as skills gained through this position will be widely applicable.

Qualifications:

A strong work ethic – This position will require working a full work day out in the field.

Enthusiastic about grasslands, or excited to learn more about prairie ecology.

At least some interest in plant community ecology, and an interest in learning field data collection techniques.

Comfortable with living and working in remote settings – The closest town to the field site is Pawhuska, Oklahoma; approximately 45 minutes from housing on the Preserve.

Able to work effectively in changing field conditions – i.e. conditions may be: hot, buggy, working around snakes (e.g. prairie rattlesnakes), etc.

A positive, easy-going attitude is a must.  Field work can be long, and tiring – nobody wants to work with grouchy field technicians.

Comfortable, or at least willing, to work around livestock.  Data collection will take place on recently burned, and concurrently cattle-grazed pastures.

Applicants pursuing a degree in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Botany, or other related field is preferred; but not required.

Timeline:

                Start-date is negotiable, and may include opportunities to work with collaborators on related projects.  Field data collection begins July 15, 2019 and will continue until fieldwork is complete (target is August 15th).  Additionally, the potential for data-entry work beyond this date is also negotiable.

Pay and Provisions:

                Pay is commensurate with qualifications.  Housing will be provided on-site.

To Apply:

                Please send cover letter, CV or résumé, and at least three references to nic.mcmillan@okstate.edu .  The application deadline is May 30, 2019.

Nic McMillan

Graduate Research Associate

Oklahoma State University

Natural Resources Ecology and Management

Office:  474-B Ag Hall

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land

Management (BLM) and US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) is recruiting one

Native Seed Technician to join our AmeriCorps program to conduct seed

collecting and ecological restoration activities throughout the Great Basin

on Department of Interior (DOI) lands.

Primary Responsibilities:

Scouting and identifying populations of target native plant species

suitable for the program;

GPS mapping populations of plants, disturbance areas, and other features

using tablets, handheld devices, ArcGIS Online, ArcMap, and ArcCollector;

Monitoring the phenology of plant populations to identify optimal seed

collection times;

Collecting seed from plant populations for both restoration and

conservation collections and completing data forms in accordance with the

Seeds of Success (SOS) Technical Protocol;

Processing and shipping seed;

Taking herbarium vouchers, and processing and shipping as necessary.

Collecting tissue samples for genetic analysis and processing and

shipping;

Recording data electronically and on paper data forms, entering and editing

data related to restoration activities;

Photographing collection sites and plants;

Maintenance and regular inventory of field gear;

Daily and monthly vehicle checks, driving up to 5 hours a day;

Assisting with the coordination of conservation crew work;

Assisting with the coordination of volunteer seed collection and

restoration events;

Provide support for arid land restoration projects;

Monitoring and maintenance of reciprocal transplant study plots;

Reporting accomplishments and providing recommendations for program

improvements, priorities, and future projects.

Related Responsibilities:

Participate in trainings provided by BLM and US Fish & Wildlife staff and

community partners;

Meet with Host Site Supervisor on a regular basis;

Participate in required national service days; and

Participate in regular AmeriCorps team meetings.

Physical Demands:

Field work involves driving GBI trucks on both highways and 4WD roads,

often for 100+ miles per day as well as hiking off designated trails or

routes, across rugged terrain, up to 5 miles per day, but more typically

0-1 mile per day. Seed collection requires regular stooping, standing and

maneuvering on uneven terrain for many hours a day. Weather conditions will

vary from cold winds or rain in the early spring to temperatures over 100F

in the summer. The use of global positioning systems (handheld GPS units),

computers, PDAs, digital cameras, and on- and off-road vehicles are an

essential part of the job. Camping under primitive conditions at remote

locations on data collection trips will often be required. Schedules are

often determined by plant phenology.  Incumbents must also be willing to

spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and

analysis.

Lift up to 50-70 pounds of material or equipment

Bend, lift, pull, and push

Crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, or bend for long periods of time

Drive for many hours a day on highways and 4WD roads.

Handle plant material for many hours a day.

Walk and stand for long periods of time on uneven surfaces carrying

equipment

Elko, NV;

• Beginning on candidate’s earliest available start date through October

2019

Living Allowance stipend: * approximately $950 biweekly

AmeriCorps Education Award: **$2,255.24

Medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost

* Final living allowance amount and AmeriCorps Education Award value are

determined by the length of the appointment

**AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future

education experiences, including payment of qualifying federal student

loans. Loan forbearance and accrued interest payment on qualifying student

loans is also available.

James Lab at the University of Toronto is looking for enthusiastic

graduate students to undertake projects in spatial ecology and forest

health. Our work aims to improve understanding of landscape-level

disturbance and recovery processes in forest ecosystems in order to

meaningfully inform sustainable resource management.

You can learn more about the James Lab here: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.jameslab.ca&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136907067&sdata=5xGw%2BXIUdEJFsDBw0CZG6RlacC18H1RrYjod2MoehPw%3D&reserved=0

The shape and specifics of individual graduate student projects are

formed through collaboration with you and our research partners.

Possible project areas include: insect–wildfire interactions, cumulative

effects of disturbances on forest health and wildlife habitat, spatial

population dynamics of outbreaking species, meta-community dynamics in

continuous landscapes, and landscape genetics of forest insect pests.

Experience with some, or all, of {forest ecology, R, GIS, statistics, or

population genetics} will put you on a good footing.

To apply, first refer to the guidelines for admission to graduate

studies in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto:

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fforestry.utoronto.ca%2Fmscf-and-phd%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136907067&sdata=%2Fr%2FsigfnixY38BW9d3TE10sZ2jLm2A0cWSiifUV1RHU%3D&reserved=0. Then, send a short letter of

motivation, your CV, recent transcripts, and the names of two references

to Dr. Patrick James: patrick.ma.james@gmail.com

.

The start date is not fixed, but a reasonable target is January 2020.

—

Patrick M. A. James, Ph.D

Professeur Agrégé / Associate Professor

Département de sciences biologiques

Université de Montréal

C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville

Montréal, QC H3C 3J7. CANADA

e. patrick.ma.james@gmail.com

t. +1 514 295-7437

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