The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD is now accepting applications for our summer 2020 REU program in Global Change Ecology.

Students conduct mentored research projects over 11 weeks utilizing our 2,650-acre research site on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into multiple aspects of global change ecology, including biodiversity loss, climate change, and invasive species. In addition to guided research projects, students will also participate in a rich assortment of training workshops, including R/statistics, science communication, and career development, but also enrichment activities and experiential field trips to the National Mall and Smithsonian museums. Housing is provided in our on-site dormitories complete with kitchens, and funds are available to help defray the costs of travel to and from the program.

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Application deadline:      February 15, 2020 Midnight EST

Dates:         May to August, 2020 (specific dates to be TBD)

Eligibility:   Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions. Students of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Stipend:      $550 weekly stipend plus on-campus dorm housing available

Other support:      Assistance is available for travel to and from the program.

Please share this information with students who may be interested.

Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Professional Training Coordinator

647 Contees Wharf Road

Edgewater, MD. 21037

gustafsond@si.edu

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Contract Service: Scientific Writer

Project Timeline: Approximately February – May 31, 2020, TBD

Deadline to apply: Feb. 15th, 2020

Submit a quote, your resume, and 2 writing samples

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The Billion Oyster Project was awarded a grant to create a Species ID Guide for the New York Harbor Estuary. This guide will be used by students, community scientists, partnering organizations and teachers in and out of the classroom. The Billion Oyster Project is seeking a Scientific Writer for a short term contract. This contract will be approximately early February – May 31, 2020, TBD.

The Scientific Writer will research 65-70 organisms found in the New York Harbor Estuary. Working from but not limited to the list of species found throughout the Billion Oyster Project’s field data collection and previously published field guides. Collaboratively working with the Education Outreach Coordinator at the Billion Oyster Project to develop a well-rounded list of species commonly found in the New York Harbor Estuary. Each description should be thoroughly researched and will include, but is not limited to: diet, habitat, distinguishing features, category, status (i.e. non-endemic), Phylum, Class and fun facts. Descriptions should be engaging and will be written for students ranging from elementary to college. The Scientific Writer will conduct their own copy editing. This contract is grant funded, therefore the Scientific Writer will abide by strict deadlines and deliverables by completing all tasks during the set period.

Qualifications and Experience:

A bachelors or masters degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or similar field

2-5 years of scientific research in the marine field

Excellent writing skills and ability to adapt writing style for younger audiences

Excellent organizational skills including written and oral communication, time management, and ability to prioritize

Proactive; able to work independently, stay ahead of schedule, and know when to escalate a problem

Strong familiarity with New York Harbor and New York Harbor Ecology

Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises Certification preferred

Compensation

The Scientific Writer will be contracted by the New York Harbor Foundation d/b/a Billion Oyster Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The Scientific Writer opportunity is a short term contract from Feb. 2020 to May 2020, TBD. Compensation will be agreed upon before the start of the contract based on submitted quote.

Ownership of Intellectual Property

The New York Harbor Foundation d/b/a Billion Oyster Project will be the sole owner of the Species ID guide, including and without limitation of all property rights, intellectual and otherwise, of the contracted scientific writing and research. The New York Harbor Foundation d/b/a Billion Oyster Project gives express permission for the Contractor to use the Species ID guide scientific writing and research as portfolio pieces and work samples for future projects. The Contractor will be credited for their work.

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Job Opportunity:

Forest Monitoring Technicians

Summer 2020

The Pennsylvania State University Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is hiring two seasonal technicians to collect forest monitoring data in eight national parks in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, New River Gorge National River, and Gauley River National Recreational Area. This work is part of a long-term monitoring program that provides park staff with crucial information on the condition of the parks’ vegetation and how this condition is changing over time.

The position will begin in early May 2020 and continue for 14 – 17 weeks with compensation of $14-16 per hour depending on experience.  The technicians will travel to and be housed in or near a national park each week.  Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Demonstrated experience in forest ecology, meticulous data collection skills, strong work ethic, and positive attitude are required.  Applicants should enjoy working outdoors in a variety of conditions and be able to identify common trees and shrubs of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Applicants must be able to follow complex detailed field protocols and work as a member of a team.  The ability to hike long distances carrying a 25+ pound backpack and work long hours in adverse conditions (e.g. steep terrain, hot/humid weather, stinging/biting insects, irritating plants) and in remote field sites is a must.  Applicants should be able to navigate in the woods by compass and using GPS. Additional tasks may include data entry and quality control of data.

To apply, please send: 1) a brief cover letter, 2) a resume, and 3) contact information for three references in a single Word or PDF document to Stephanie Perles [sjp16 at psu dot edu] by January 31, 2020.

Full Time Research Technician to Support Surveys for Endangered Bats and Mammalian Field Energetics Studies.

Primary Purpose: The Lane lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan is recruiting a full-time technician to support two field-based research projects. Approximately 2/3rds of the time will be allocated to coordinating and performing surveys for endangered bats in Saskatchewan, and approximately 1/3rd of the time will be allocated to supporting mobile energetic physiology research of wild mammals. The initial appointment is for 18 months with the possibility of extension.

Nature of Work: The individual in this position will be responsible for supporting two large-scale field-based projects. First, they will coordinate province-wide searches for critical and important habitat for endangered bat species in Saskatchewan. Responsibilities for this role will be varied and include (but not be limited to): site visits to potential hibernacula in the province; land-owner meetings; coordination with collaborators (including government and not for profit agencies); interviewing, training and overseeing temporary field workers; and associated administrative duties (e.g., financial record keeping, preparation of permits and reports). Second, they will transport, maintain, provide training in, and oversee the use of a mobile field energetic physiology lab. The lab is housed within a 30’ trailer and visits field locations in Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Yukon. It contains portable respirometry (to measure metabolic rates) and quantitative magnetic resonance equipment (to measure body composition) and will be used to measure these parameters in wild mammals at established study sites.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

•    Field visits to locations throughout Saskatchewan to survey for endangered bat

hibernacula and maternity roosts.

•    Deployment of remote acoustic monitoring equipment.

•    Supervision and coordination of temporary (summer) field technicians.

•    Coordination with non-government and government collaborators.

•    Analysis of ultrasonic (echolocation) traces from remote monitors.

•    Administration (e.g., application for permits and preparation of final reports).

•    Towing of mobile field laboratory to locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Yukon.

•    Maintenance of equipment in mobile field laboratory.

•    Training in use of equipment in mobile field laboratory.

Qualifications

Education: Candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree (graduate degree is preferred) in ecology, physiology, wildlife science or a related field.

Licenses: Clean driving license.

Experience: Candidate should have experience in: conducting field work, project coordination, trouble-shooting and problem solving (e.g., dealing with equipment malfunction while in the field), communication with academic and non-academic audiences. Experience with the specific protocols in place (e.g., energetic physiology and/or remote acoustic monitoring) is considered an asset, but not a requirement.

Skills: Candidate must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Resiliency and problem-solving abilities in remote locations is a necessity. Ability to operate a one ton truck, towing a large (30’) trailer is necessary. Specific skills in wildlife energetics and acoustic research are considered assets.

Please send applications as one pdf, including a cover letter, CV and names and contact information for three references to the email address below.

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Jeffrey Lane at jeffrey.lane@usask.ca.

Dear colleagues, We have extended the due date for the Cary Institute of

Ecosystem Studies for the summer 2020 REU program in “Translational

Ecology” to Monday, January 27th at 11:59 pm. Please share this information

with students who may be interested.

Students conduct mentored research projects and have many chances to

interact, give and receive feedback and support. They also participate in a

rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips around

the theme of translational ecology.

To apply:  https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caryinstitute.org%2Feco-inquiry%2Freu-program&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C66b0bed8247b422568a608d7a17f72a0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637155441091589099&sdata=DeWECXwb3L8mrIBJ1GY5Y2regAlt%2F3tSvg%2FeHxgykNU%3D&reserved=0

New application deadline: January 27, 2020, 11:59 pm

Dates: May 20 to August 7, 2020 (12 weeks)

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester

seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its

possessions. Underrepresented minorities and first-generation college

students are encouraged to apply.

Stipend: $6,600 stipend, plus a $900 food allowance and free on-campus

housing.

Other support:  Assistance is available for travel to and from

the program as well.

Research projects for the summer of 2020 include:

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   Examining the effects of global change on streams of the northeastern US

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   The role of natural enemies in governing symbiotic nitrogen fixation

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   Causes of anthropogenic nitrogen deposition and impacts on tropical

   forest function

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   Mosquitoes and ecosystem regulation of disease risk: data visualization

   and analysis

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   Quantifying spatial variation and ecological influences of groundwater

   fluxes in lakes of northern Wisconsin

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   Ecological change in the Sky Lakes on the Shawangunk Ridge

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   Understanding the intersection of global change, conservation, and

   disease risk

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   Microbial processes in urban ecosystems

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   Examining the impacts of road salt on groundwater used for drinking water

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   Urban forest ecology in New York City

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   Effect of undergraduate research experiences on career trajectories

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   Ecology of urban streams / high school student mentoring

For more information about the Cary Institute, visit

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For more information about the program, contact Kevin Burgio, REU program

coordinator (burgiok@caryinstitute.org)

Best regards,

Kevin R. Burgio, Ph.D.  (he/him/his)

*Undergraduate Program Leader and Research Specialist,* Cary Institute of

Ecosystem Studies

*Research Scientist*, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University

of Connecticut

@KRBurgio

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Curriculum vitae

PhD position in Integrative and Conservation biology at the University
> of Central Florida (Orlando, FL, USA)
>
>
> As part of our NSF CAREER project (Award Number 1941546), we have a fully
> funded PhD position available in the Parasitic Behavioral Manipulation
> Lab headed by Dr Charissa de Bekker in the Department of Biology at the
> University of Central Florida, to investigate the molecular mechanisms
> that fungal parasites use to manipulate ant behavior.
>
> Background Information
> Infected animals generally behave differently from healthy animals. These
> changes can go beyond mere sickness behaviors to reflect precise
> manipulations induced by parasites to increase that parasite’s chances
> to spread. How manipulative parasites can alter host behavior is currently
> unknown. The behaviorally tractable “zombie ant system” has the
> potential to expose the mechanisms underlying parasitic behavioral
> manipulation and fundamentally transform perceptions of parasite-host
> interactions and their behavioral ecology effects. Our lab uses
> these fungus-infected “zombie ants” as a model to systematically
> quantify disease progression and accompanying behavioral phenotypes,
> to determine where sickness behavior ends, where manipulation begins,
> and which intricate molecular mechanisms are involved.
>
> What would you be working on?
> The goal of this PhD project will be to better understand 1) how ant
> behavior changes throughout infection; 2) how ant and fungal tissues
> interact throughout this progression; 3) reveal which genes and pathways
> from both parasite and host give rise to behavioral phenotypes; and
> 4) elucidate the functions of these genes and pathways. The work that
> the PhD researcher will perform will span the integration of multiple
> technological approaches to understand how zombie-making fungi of
> the genus Ophiocordyceps interact with ants; from the molecular
> level to the behavioral output displayed by the whole organism. The
> integrative research activities of this project will prepare them
> for an increasingly cross-disciplinary STEM job market. Moreover,
> the project will leverage the public’s interest in zombie-making
> parasites to create immersive pedagogies for teaching biology to a
> diverse student population. As such, the PhD investigator will also be
> involved in the development of a research-based, educational virtual
> reality experience about microbial infections and insects that we
> plan to take to K-12 schools, museums and fairs. For more detailed
> information about the project, please visit the NSF website at:
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nsf.gov%2Fawardsearch%2FshowAward%3FAWD_ID%3D1941546%26HistoricalAwards%3Dfalse&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cf2c5031df6dc4395b84108d7a2dfaae7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953836040063&sdata=HuBcvwwWlMTDQPwfaSaBH8dxkxORCwa1aIIuPB4YqIM%3D&reserved=0
>
> Who are we looking for?
> We are looking for motivated candidates who would be eager to perform
> integrative research that spans multiple disciplines within the broad
> field of biology. To be considered for this PhD position, candidates
> should have a strong interest in either (or al)l of the following:
> the molecular workings of parasite-host interactions and parasitic
> manipulations, ant behavior, and/or fungal biology. Having experience in
> live insect husbandry, quantitative behavioral analyses and programming
> (i.e., behavioral tracking and coding to analyze data) or molecular
> microbiology (e.g., CRISPR-Cas technology, cloning techniques, fungal
> culturing and transformation) will be considered a big plus. Already
> having a master’s degree is also perceived as favorable, together
> with a good working knowledge in statistics and experimental design. It
> is desirable that candidates are passionate about science, creative,
> motivated to participate in scientific outreach and have excellent oral
> and written communication skills. Candidates will also need to be able
> to work both independently and as part of a team.
>
> The PhD position
> The position will be part of an NSF CAREER project team consisting of
> two PhD students and several undergraduate students. Because of the
> collaborative nature of our lab, the candidate will also be working with
> a post-doctoral scholar and a PhD student who work on closely related
> projects. The position will be fully funded for 4 years such that the
> candidate will receive a maintenance stipend, tuition fees will be
> covered and travel to two conferences per year will be covered.
>
> Preferred starting date
> August 1st, 2020 or later (flexible)
>
> The Location
> The University of Central Florida is an emerging preeminent research
> university located in metropolitan Orlando. According to U.S. News &
> World Report’s Best Colleges of 2019 guide, UCF ranks among the
> nation’s 10 most innovative universities. UCF is also ranked as a
> best-value university by Kiplinger, as well as one of the nation’s
> most affordable colleges by Forbes. The university confers almost 17,000
> degrees each year and benefits from a diverse faculty and staff who
> create a welcoming environment and opportunities for all students to
> grow, learn and succeed. The College of Sciences is the largest college
> of UCF with programs spanning the natural, computational, social, and
> behavioral sciences. The Biology Department consists of faculty with
> diverse interests ranging from ecology and conservation, to evolution and
> genetics, and physiology and behavior. Research facilities available to
> students include a new insectary, curated insect collection, greenhouses,
> field sites close to campus as well as collaborations with field stations
> throughout Central Florida, a state-of-the-art genomics core facility,
> general molecular microbiology equipment and a range of microscopes.
>
> How to apply?
> Please send your application, or any questions related to this position,
> by email to charissa.debekker@ucf.edu.  Your application should consist
> of a single merged pdf file that includes the following:
>
> –    a full CV and publication list
>
> –    a research statement of 1-2 pages describing your past research
>     experience, current research interests, motivation to apply to the
>     PhD position advertised, and why you are a suitable candidate for
>     this project
>
> –    the names and contact details of at least two referees
>
> –    copies of (or links to) your publications and/or your Master’s
>     thesis (if available).
>
> We will begin the evaluation of candidates on March 1st, 2020 and continue
> until the position is filled.
>
> Charissa De Bekker <charissa.debekker@ucf.edu>
>

Many arthropods are infected with bacterial endosymbionts that confer
> a variety of phenotypic effects on their hosts. We are seeking **two
> graduate assistants** to conduct research on symbiont interactions
> in a species of Linyphiid spider, *Mermessus fradeorum*. This spider
> is infected by up to 5 different strains of inherited symbiont,
> which result in different reproductive anomalies for the host
> depending on which combination of symbionts are present. The first
> graduate position will be based out of the Entomology Department
> (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fentomology.ca.uky.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811304927&amp;sdata=8nv1CW36U%2FBnNDCVeGsxiYt36pYp0%2BVSRUKABSYOeyU%3D&amp;reserved=0) under supervision of Dr. Jen White
> (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fentomology.ca.uky.edu%2Fperson%2Fjennifer-white&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811304927&amp;sdata=W%2ByvOBkKiVIyXN4p3Rzeg5%2F6aUUFkyQDekqWIfxEbbU%3D&amp;reserved=0) and will focus
> on empirically testing host reproductive phenotype and population
> dynamics. The second graduate position will be based out of the Biology
> Department (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbio.as.uky.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811304927&amp;sdata=04APkuiubYq%2BYcuuUk9xDS%2FN9B3TWgpDozH2oFYA0%2B4%3D&amp;reserved=0) under supervision of Dr. Jeremy
> Van Cleve (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvancleve.theoretical.bio%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811304927&amp;sdata=P7IaMBhsNfZNKLn1ddUFoYMdIifUilW03g47NZ0lxnQ%3D&amp;reserved=0), and will focus on modeling
> feedbacks between within-host and among-host dynamics.
>
> ## Selection Criteria ##
>
> Required:
> – BS in Biology, Entomology, Mathematics or a related field
> – One or more years of lab experience
> – Strong organizational and computer skills
>
> Preferred:
> – MS in Biology, Entomology, Mathematics or related field
> – Demonstrated communications skills
> – Experience with molecular techniques including (at a minimum) DNA
>  extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis
> – Previous experience working with spiders or bacterial endosymbionts
>
> �Vor�V
>
> Previous experience/training in mathematical modeling or scientific computing
>
> ## Location ##
>
> The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington,
> Kentucky, a mid-sized city of \~300,000 people, within a 1.5 hr drive
> from both Cincinnati, OH and Louisville, KY. Visit the [University of
> Kentucky Website](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uky.edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811304927&amp;sdata=tuuviiVmKCMfL0W4DhoC1we%2BdFLbw8adrQFWFEOKYt8%3D&amp;reserved=0) for more information about UK. We
> are less than an hour from great hiking, camping, and climbing in the
> [Red River Gorge](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FRed_River_Gorge&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811304927&amp;sdata=yM%2FCcYXaqJz12fMSqnDX%2BLLjVhotwSKFMK16rMF%2FJEY%3D&amp;reserved=0) and
> [Daniel Boone Nat.
> Forest](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FDaniel_Boone_National_Forest&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811314919&amp;sdata=sbZZG3Ly%2BrFMbVFX%2B2ufmUXoJbW%2B83gqSEcwTdrLndw%3D&amp;reserved=0).
>
> ## Selection Process ##
>
> For more information, please send an email to Dr. Jen
> White at (jenwhite.uk@gmail.com), indicating which position(s) are of
> interest to you. For serious inquiries, please include a copy of your CV
> or resume, unofficial college transcripts, and contact information for
> at least three references. We will conduct phone or Skype interviews
> with short-list applicants before encouraging top candidates to submit
> an application to the University of Kentucky graduate school
> (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgradschool.uky.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811314919&amp;sdata=rlLsGkBY7gcxTm0A6kthwiCdy7RfydDuQenReQjaAL0%3D&amp;reserved=0)
>
> *The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity institution and
> encourages applications from minorities and women.*
>
>
> Jeremy Van Cleve
>
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Biology
> University of Kentucky
> E-mail: jvancleve@uky.edu
> Webpage: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvancleve.theoretical.bio&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C61c40acbaee14754a1cb08d7a2dfa921%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637156953811314919&amp;sdata=zyrDP3jsqghY37ECVIHTV4FXfa3%2FPt%2BuILeES4YIO7k%3D&amp;reserved=0
> Phone: (859) 218-3020
>
> jvancleve@uky.edu
>

Organization: Fairfax County Park Authority, Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch

Job title:  Natural Resources Intern (two positions available)

Location: Fairfax County, VA

Hours and compensation:  $13.00/hour, approximately 40 hours per week from June 3rd- August 9th.   Holidays and leave are unpaid.  A vehicle will be provided for field work from the base office in Fairfax. Housing is available upon request.

Application deadline:  February 28th, 2020

Organization overview:  The Fairfax County Park Authority maintains approximately 24,000 acres of public land including natural areas, cultural resources, and recreational facilities.  The Natural Resource Management and Protection (NRMP) Branch falls under the Resource Management Division of the Park Authority, and is responsible for land stewardship and implementation of the agency’s Natural Resource Management Plan.  For more information please visit: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fairfaxcounty.gov%2Fparks%2Fresources%2Fresources-nrp.htm&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C66b0bed8247b422568a608d7a17f72a0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637155441091569110&amp;sdata=dlI%2FF5Ye3Nh30zsCbXcYjVh6IAlHQ5SQEwZw9P8nc5Q%3D&amp;reserved=0

Position Description:  This internship is primarily field-based with only occasional office work.  Interns will work together as a pair to perform non-native invasive plant assessments on parkland across the county using a standard field protocol.  Interns will be trained in the survey method, conduct field surveys, and input their results into a GIS database.  Interns will have the opportunity to participate in other field and educational activities conducted by the Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch as events arise.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the field of natural resources and develop field inventory skills.  Each intern will also have the opportunity to plan and implement a special 40-hour project in their area of interest if required for college credit.

Qualifications and Skills: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a strong interest in natural resource management and stewardship of public land.  Applicants should expect to be outdoors up to four days per week and should be willing to work outdoors in a hot, humid environment with abundant insects, ticks and chiggers. Applicants must be able to travel on foot in rough terrain, including over steep slopes, fallen trees and other obstacles, up to eight hours per day.   Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.  Our interns will be working together as a team and must be able to cooperate and share responsibility.  Experience in GIS and GPS use, basic plant identification, and ecology are a plus.

How to apply:

Please email a letter of interest, resume and contact information for two references to Erin Stockschlaeder at Estock@fairfaxcounty.gov by February 28th, 2020

CT DEEP Marine Fisheries Program Seasonal Resource Assistant Job Opportunities https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=200108&R2=3492VR&R3=002

American Shad & Sturgeon Monitoring

Description: The Connecticut DEEP Marine Fisheries Program is looking for enthusiastic and qualified applicants for seasonal positions starting in April or May at the CT DEEP Marine Headquarters in Old Lyme. These positions are limited in duration and pay $11 – $14/hr based on relevant experience. In these positions we provide opportunities for practical fisheries experience outside of course work in the biological sciences, through field work and lab work.

Duties: The American shad and sturgeon projects conduct a variety of field, laboratory and office work activities which vary by project but could include: sampling with fishing gear such as gill nets, skiff trawls and beach seines. Routine field work could consist of day trips on small, open boats (17’-28’) with fishing gear hauled by hand to collect fish which are identified, measured and quantified. Sampling is conducted in all weather conditions. The range of waters sampled includes Long Island Sound and Connecticut River. Field work will be conducted on average 3 days a week from April-October. Laboratory or office work could include identifying and counting juvenile fish, preparing and ageing fish scales, cleaning and repairing fishing gear, and data entry.

Qualifications: Actively pursuing or having completed a college degree in biological sciences with coursework in fisheries or a related field. A degree is preferred but not required. Candidates with work experience in a related field may be considered. Candidates should possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to conduct rigorous field work in various weather conditions.

Hours per week: Typically a 35 hour work week Monday-Friday, with variation in hours depending on field sampling location and activity. Total duration of positions not to exceed 1030 hours. Preference is for candidates that can complete the full duration of the position

To Apply: Submit the employment application and resume through the CT Job website https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=200108&R2=3492VR&R3=002

Please note that positions will likely be filled prior to the end date of the job posting.

 

Please direct any questions about the position to:

 

Jacqueline Benway Roberts

Fisheries Biologist

Fisheries Division / Marine Fisheries Program

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
333 Ferry Rd.

PO Box 719

Old Lyme, CT 06371
P: 860.447.4311|F: 860.434.6150 |E: jacque.benway@ct.gov

 

Dear colleagues,

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook NY is now accepting applications for the summer 2020 REU program in “Translational Ecology”! Please share this information with students who may be interested.

Students conduct mentored research projects and have many chances to interact, give and receive feedback and support. They also participate in a rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips around the theme of translational ecology. 

To apply:  https://www.caryinstitute.org/eco-inquiry/reu-program

Application deadline: January 24, 2020 Midnight

 

Dates: May 20 to August 7, 2020 (12 weeks)

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions. Underrepresented minorities and first-generation college students are encouraged to apply.

Stipend: $6,600 stipend, plus a $900 food allowance and free on-campus housing.

Other support:  Assistance is available for travel to and from the program as well. 

Research projects for the summer of 2020 include:

·  Examining the effects of global change on streams of the northeastern US

·  The role of natural enemies in governing symbiotic nitrogen fixation

·  Causes of anthropogenic nitrogen deposition and impacts on tropical forest function

·  Mosquitoes and ecosystem regulation of disease risk: data visualization and analysis

·  Quantifying spatial variation and ecological influences of groundwater fluxes in lakes of northern Wisconsin

·  Ecological change in the Sky Lakes on the Shawangunk Ridge

·  Understanding the intersection of global change, conservation, and disease risk

·  Microbial processes in urban ecosystems

·  Examining the impacts of road salt on groundwater used for drinking water

·  Urban forest ecology in New York City

·  Effect of undergraduate research experiences on career trajectories

·  Ecology of urban streams / high school student mentoring

For more information about the Cary Institute, visit http://www.caryinstitute.org/

For more information about the program, contact Kevin Burgio, REU program coordinator (burgiok@caryinstitute.org).