The Center for Biodiversity Research at the University of Memphis
> (Department of Biological Sciences) is recruiting graduate students for
> 2020. Our Biodiversity Scholars Program offers research and stipend
> awards for exceptionally qualified candidates. Apply by February 1,
> 2020 for full consideration. Please see our website for more information
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.umbiodiversity.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8aec61f8de55413ee85508d77265ee33%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637103654421000713&sdata=cIrSg52CH99wMJKzjiZuCjf939PGdeT6cnChAEvYk88%3D&reserved=0).
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> Duane McKenna PhD
> William Hill Professor of Biology
> Department of Biological Sciences
> Director, Center for Biodiversity Research
> Co-Director, Agriculture & Food Technologies
> Research Cluster, FedEx Institute of Technology
> University of Memphis
> Memphis, TN 38152
>
>
> “Duane McKenna (dmckenna)” <dmckenna@memphis.edu>
>
Month: November 2019
Botany positions in Mojave/Sonoran deserts, University of Nevada Las Vegas
The Applied Ecology Laboratory at the University of Nevada Las Vegas is hiring four full-time botanists/research assistants (salary position) for February 2020 through May 2020 (4 mo). The latest start date can be February 10 but preferred start date is February 3. Project sites will be in southern Nevada and southeastern California (Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert). All applicants are encouraged to review climate and spring weather conditions for the southern Nevada and southern California regions before applying.
All applicants must be a United States citizen, have a current and valid state driver’s license, and have no personal at-fault accidents in the last five years. Applicants will be required to fill out an I-9 form and submit personal identification for review.
Qualified applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in biology or environmental science or a related degree, or equivalent years’ experience (3-4 years); experience using dichotomous keys; experience operating a 4WD truck or other 4WD vehicle; outdoor/field experience (e.g., camping, hiking); and experience with field navigation (compass, map, GPS).
To qualify for this position, field and botany experience are required.
A preference will be given to candidates that have professional or academic experience with plant identification in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, are familiar with and have used regionally applicable dichotomous keys (e.g., Desert Jepson, Arizona Flora, the Flora of Utah), and have some field or laboratory project management experience.
However, this is a great opportunity for those looking for a career bridge out of a college undergraduate program or have little project management experience and want to gain this type of experience to become more competitive for future jobs and graduate programs. Botanists/research assistants will be responsible for aspects of field, laboratory, and greenhouse projects, including organizing a field/laboratory schedule with colleagues, data collection and entry, QA/QC, maintaining a digital photograph and plant database archive, data analysis preparation, and compiling literature.
All camping will be car camping. State vehicles will be provided for projects. Per diem applies to specific out-of-state projects only. No housing is provided.
To apply please send a statement of interest to introduce yourself, a CV or resume, and two-three references to Lindsay Chiquoine (lindsay.chiquoine@unlv.edu). Please include in the subject line the position (botanist/research assistant position).
To learn more about the Applied Ecology Laboratory at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, please visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabellaappliedecologylab.wordpress.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474060936&sdata=x%2B9Pbk1ccm1gjOCwPW5sIMrevjV3xeSQh1a5NHjw3Sk%3D&reserved=0
cology Field Station Manager and Research Associate (Dec 1st deadline)
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Texas A&M University
is seeking applicants to fill a full-time position as an Ecology Field
Station Manager and Research Associate. Review of applications begins Dec 1
st, 2019. For the full position description, please see the ESSM job board:
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fessm.tamu.edu%2Fjobs%2F2019%2Fecology-field-station-manager-and-research-associate%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474040947&sdata=uGa8jsVVcNw3jNHjynBiDffB%2B%2Fyhqo6%2FwoX9SS6ORpc%3D&reserved=0.
To apply, please use the following link:
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com%2FAgriLife_Research_External%2Fjob%2FCollege-Station-AL-RSCH%2FResearch-Associate_R-025321&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474040947&sdata=C7RQRygxAVe%2FehbUefssurtjP222V0GUjJ8Crnn%2FQ%2B4%3D&reserved=0.
The successful applicant will serve primarily as the manager of the Ecology
and Natural Resources Teaching Area, a field station located in College
Station near the main Texas A&M campus. In that role, there will be
opportunities in post oak savanna restoration and ecological research,
environmental education and outreach, and facilities and equipment
maintenance. The research associate aspect of the position involves
occasional travel to field sites around the state to assist in technical
aspects of ongoing Texas A&M research.
For questions related to the online application process, please contact Ms.
Theresa Nemec (tnemec@tamu.edu).
For inquiries about aspects of the position that are not answered in the
above links, please contact Joe Veldman (veldman@tamu.edu)
USDA Full Time Temporary Lab Technician
The Brunet Lab (Brunet Site – https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Ftz5ukks&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474020962&sdata=TdEAzPAGXj0qCeZgWU1T6ol5zeUkDfrchqKAV0Dm%2F74%3D&reserved=0) in Madison, WI is seeking a full time temporary laboratory technician. This is a time-limited appointment with a maximum duration of 180 work days, available immediately. The successful candidate will provide laboratory support for research that examines how pollinator behavior affects gene flow in agricultural landscapes. This is a federal position (GS level 6/7) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The laboratory is part of the Vegetable Crops Research Unit (VCRU) in Madison, WI. An American citizenship is required.
Major duties may include, but are not limited to: performing a variety of technical procedures in a laboratory, field and greenhouse environment; handling different bee species; statistically analyzing and summarizing experimental data; assisting with experiments on bee behavior and seed germination.
The candidate should have: a bachelor or more advanced degree in Biological/Agricultural Sciences or related areas with a GPA ≥ 3.0; fieldwork experience; willingness to learn. Previous experience working with bees and analyzing data in statistical software (such as R, SAS, etc.) is desirable. A master degree is preferred.
Apply via indeed link, be sure to include resume with brief statement of interest!
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Job Posting – Environmental Biologist – Water Quality Monitoring (closing 11/27)
The Kentucky Division of Water’s mission is to manage, protect, and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory, and educational programs. Our organization presents an opportunity for you to make a difference in the waters of Kentucky through an exciting and collaborative environment.
This position is an excellent opportunity to gain water quality monitoring experience and in-depth knowledge of Kentucky streams through extensive travel and field work. Fieldwork will include the collection of macro invertebrate, diatom, fish, and water samples, primarily from March through September, with an emphasis on the collection of benthic macro invertebrates. During the fall and winter, this position will be focused on picking and identifying aquatic macro invertebrates in a laboratory setting. Additional responsibilities include entering and managing field and laboratory data.
Monitoring goals associated with this position include assessing and reporting on the health of the waters of the Commonwealth, evaluating the effectiveness of water quality improvement projects, and responding to incidents such as harmful algal blooms in recreational waters of the state.
Previous experience in collecting and/or identifying benthic macro invertebrates is preferred. Experience with aquatic ecology, fish or algae collection and identification, general taxonomy, water sampling, or field work is beneficial. Important skills include attention to detail and data management.
Responsibilities typically include, but are not limited to, the following:
– Collecting water and biological samples (macro invertebrates, pathogens, diatoms, and/or fish) in streams and rivers according to standard operating procedures.
– Sorting and identifying benthic macro invertebrate samples and analyzing E. coli samples.
– Entering and managing field and laboratory data.
– Assisting with data analysis, reporting, and water quality assessments.
– Assisting with the review and development of monitoring project study plans.
– Participating in workgroups and meetings that may involve developing or updating water quality monitoring policies and procedures.
The Division of Water offers flexibility in work schedules, time away from the desk, and a chance to network with a wide range of like-minded professionals.
If you are interested in a rewarding career with the Division of Water, we would love to review your application.
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JOB TITLE:Environmental Biologist Specialist
PAY GRADE:14
SALARY:$35,246.40
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay|18A|37.5hr/wk
HIRING AGENCY:Energy & Environment Cabinet – Dept for Environmental Protection
LOCATION:300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601
United States
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REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in research, environmental impact assessment, or related environmental program areas.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate work in the biological, environmental, or natural sciences will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
For more information and to apply, please visit the following link:
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Seasonal Vegetation Monitoring in Alaska
Interested in field work in some of the wildest parks in the National Park
Service? Do you have botanical and backcountry skills? Take a look at these
positions monitoring vegetation in Southwest Alaska’s Parks:
But hurry! Recruitment closes on 11/22/19.
The Southwest Alaska Inventory and Monitoring Network is hiring two
seasonal biotechs to work on long-term vegetation monitoring in Lake Clark
National Park and Preserve and Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Contact Michael Hannam with your questions: michael_hannam@nps.gov
Michael Hannam
Ecologist
Southwest Alaska Network
Inventory and Monitoring Program
National Park Service
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GBI Ecological Monitoring Program Now Hiring!
The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies
organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service
through the West. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and
ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships,
supporting national parks, forests, open spaces, and public lands.
The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent
professional development opportunity for natural resource professionals
looking for experience in botanical, soil, rangeland, and aquatic
surveying. This Program is a component of our well-established Research
Associate Program, which focuses on the conservation and management of
natural, cultural, and recreation resources in the Intermountain West while
providing emerging professionals opportunities to begin or enhance their
careers.
GBI’s Ecological Monitoring Program is dedicated to providing hands-on
survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience. Extensive training
and technical field skills development offers employees a unique
opportunity to obtain valuable experience in performing a variety of
monitoring protocols that will increase future success.
In one component of the Program, participants implement the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy for
terrestrial systems, targeted at collecting standardized ecological
information and long-term vegetation data at multiple scales across western
BLM districts. In some instances participants may perform supplemental
protocols such as Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (IIRH) and
Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) (to inform conservation approaches for
sage-grouse). Supplemental sampling may also include collecting data on
forb diversity and pollinators, among other indicators. Select locations
will apply AIM sampling to post-wildfire Emergency Stabilization and
Rehabilitation (ESR) monitoring.
highlights the national BLM AIM strategy for landscape-scale data
collection across western states.
To learn more and apply, please visit our website
or the links below:
Ecological Monitoring Field Lead
Ecological Monitoring Field Technician
AmeriCorps Vegetation Habitat Assessment Technician
Vegetation Habitat Assessment Crew Lead
Soil Sampling Crew Lead
AmeriCorps Soil Sampling Technician
Oregon Job opportunities
The Institute for Natural Resources at Oregon State University is hiring field crews, crew leaders, and team leaders for sagebrush steppe sampling during the 2020 field season. Work begins late April and will continue to August or September. The job involves vegetation and soil sampling using AIM protocols throughout eastern Oregon and Washington. Field work entails 8 day sampling hitches where we will be camping in the areas we will be working. Crews have 6 days off between hitches. Crew members travel between their homes and the remote and widespread sample plots in eastern Oregon and Washington on the first and last days of the work hitch. Most crew members live in Portland / Corvallis / Eugene / Bend areas and but there is flexibility on where you can choose to live on the off hitches, provided it is logistically feasible. We are looking for people who are familiar with identifying plants, who can handle the hard work of digging soil pits and vegetation sampling in the often hash steppe environment, and are excited by extensive camping in remote, beautiful areas. The compensation will be between $13 and $19 per hour for crew members and crew leaders and $15 and $23 per hour for team leaders (depending on experience). We also provide a per deim of around $80 per day to cover expenses for food and wear and tear on your camping gear. We will be hiring 19 or 20 people under the Bio Tech 1 posting as crew members (who are part of a 2 person crew installing the plots) or crew leaders (who manage the day to day activities of a 2 person crew). Under the Bio Tech 3 posting, we are hiring 4 team leaders (who manage the activities of 2 crews over each hitch). Apply online to the pool before December 18, 2019 for full consideration. There will be a second consideration of all applications submitted before January 31, 2020 in February, and a final consideration after the closing date of March 31, 2020.
Bio Sci ResearchTech 1 – Pool Crew leaders and Crew members
Opening Date: 15 November, 2019 Apply by dates: 18 December, 2019; 31 January, 2020
Closing date: 1 March, 2020
Bio Sci ResearchTech 3 – Pool Team leaders
Opening Date: 15 November, 2019 Apply by dates: 18 December, 2019; 31 January, 2020
Closing date: 1 March, 2020
Please contact us at Michael.Russell@oregonstate.edu and Caitlin.Lawrence@oregonstate.edu if you have any questions.
Conservation Communications Specialist
Conservation Communications Specialist
Location: Center for Conservation and Sustainability, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC
Duration: 6-month contract with possibility for extension
Compensation: $26,000 for 6 months
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation and Sustainability (CCS) is seeking a highly motivated bilingual communications specialist to disseminate results and achievements of its partnership with ITAIPU Binational, Paraguay.
About CCS:
CCS works with industry partners to evaluate and monitor the impact of infrastructure development on biodiversity and ecosystem services and to design and test best practices for biodiversity. CCS strives to (1) promote science-based approaches to sustainable infrastructure development through transformative partnerships; 2) leverage Smithsonian expertise; 3) transfer skills and knowledge to build capacity; 4) build and sustain the long-term presence in high-biodiversity land and seascapes that is required to institutionalize sustainable infrastructure practices.
In Paraguay, CCS has been collaborating with ITAIPU Binational since the 1990s. Located in the Upper Parana Atlantic Forest region of Paraguay and Brazil, it is the largest hydro-power facility in South America and the second largest in the world. In 2017, this collaboration expanded into a new area: creation of an International Center for in-situ and ex-situ conservation of the region’s precious wildlife. Under this collaboration, CCS provides research and guidance in best practices to staff at ITAIPU’s Center for Wildlife Research, new zoological park, and network of protected areas. The contractor’s work will focus on the CCS-ITAIPU project.
Duties to include:
• Develop a communications and digital strategy for multiple audiences for in-situ and ex-situ conservation projects • Design and implement communications workshops in Spanish and English • Develop bilingual digital news updates • Contribute to the development of presentations • Design and develop brochures, biodiversity field guides, and other printed content • Produce new CCS communications content, including website content, blog posts, social media posts, among others • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders • Track the success of communications products and content • Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications:
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish and excellent communication skills in both languages • Bachelor’s degree required, with major or strong interest in conservation communications; Master’s degree a plus • 3-5 years of experience in communications, with an emphasis in science preferred • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks • Ability to work well both independently and with a team • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, web platforms, HTML, Google Analytics, and other web-related skills, such as digital graphic design and video creation
How to Apply:
Applicants should email: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three professional references (institution, title, email address, phone number) to Tremaine Gregory: gregoryt@si.edu. Please include “Communications Specialist application†in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: December 1, 2019
Program Assistant contract, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institut
Program Assistant
Location: Center for Conservation and Sustainability, Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC
Duration: 6-month contract with possibility for extension
Compensation: $22,000 for 6 months
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation and Sustainability (CCS) is seeking a highly motivated bilingual program assistant to support activities related to its partnership with ITAIPU Binational, Paraguay.
About CCS:
CCS works with industry partners to evaluate and monitor the impact of infrastructure development on biodiversity and ecosystem services and to design and test best practices for biodiversity. CCS strives to (1) promote science-based approaches to sustainable infrastructure development through transformative partnerships; 2) leverage Smithsonian expertise; 3) transfer skills and knowledge to build capacity; 4) build and sustain the long-term presence in high-biodiversity land and seascapes that is required to institutionalize sustainable infrastructure practices.
In Paraguay, CCS has been collaborating with ITAIPU Binational since the 1990s. Located in the Upper Parana Atlantic Forest region of Paraguay and Brazil, it is the largest hydropower facility in South America and the second largest in the world. In 2017, this collaboration expanded into a new area: creation of an International Center for in-situ and ex-situ conservation of the region’s precious wildlife. Under this collaboration, CCS provides research and guidance in best practices to staff at ITAIPU’s Center for Wildlife Research, new zoological park, and network of protected areas. The incumbent’s work will focus on the CCS-ITAIPU project.
Duties to include:
• Prepare and transmit agendas and background materials and participate in meetings and appointments • Prepare for and attend meetings, coordinate and produce necessary briefing materials ahead of time, record minutes, note commitments made • Support planning and preparation for workshops and site visits and prepare follow-up reports • Prepare correspondence and other documents • Gather information on in-situ and ex-situ conservation such as education, animal husbandry, zoo safety, and other topics • Contribute to the development of presentations • Provide logistics support for travel and field programs
Qualifications:
• Spoken and written fluency in English and Spanish and excellent communication skills in both languages • Bachelor’s degree required with major or strong interest in conservation, ecology, environmental studies, or related field; Master’s degree a plus • 3-5 years of experience in program management support • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks • Ability to work well both independently and with a team • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
How to Apply:
Applicants should email: 1) a letter of interest detailing qualifications for the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) contact information for three professional references (institution, title, email address, phone number) to Ana MarÃÂÂa Sánchez-Cuervo: sanchezam@si.edu. Please include “Program Assistant application†in the subject line of the email.
Deadline: December 1, 2019