National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.

Job Description

Position:       Wildlife Biologist I – Pollinator (2 positions)

Reports to:     Sr. Research Scientist – Western Forest Wildlife Ecologist

Work Week:      40-45 hours per week to meet work demands

Revised:        February 13, 2020

Duty Station:   Western Oregon

Duration:       Position dependent: April 15 – October (not to exceed 6 months)

Salary:         Hourly, non-exempt position $13.27 – $14.43 per hour commensurate with experience

Field work will take place in the rugged and scenic Coast Range of western Oregon. Work will involve physically demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, cold, rain, sun, steep slopes, loose rock, logging slash, stinging insects, hazardous plants), potentially working long days including some weekends, driving on logging roads, and navigating through difficult forest terrain. Primary duties of crew members will consist of collecting pollinators using a variety of techniques (netting, traps) in managed forest stands, quantifying floral resources, and entering data.

Essential Job Functions:

1.      Use forest survey equipment (e.g. hypsometers, GPS) to collect detailed vegetation/habitat measurements and information at multiple study sites.

2.      Position will require working outdoors in inclement weather, often in recently harvested forest stands.  Must be able to carry heavy gear (30+ lbs.) on steep slopes with challenging field conditions.  Must be able to get to and work from several remote locations throughout Oregon, drive unimproved forest roads, read maps, navigate through a forested landscape, and relate well with the public.

3.      Gather data using specific protocols, enter in either phones, tablets or Excel.

4.      Willingness to have a flexible work schedule and travel between study locations. The ability to camp outdoors overnight at designated camp sites is required.

5.      Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others toward meeting the goals of the National Council of Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI).

6.      Develop a familiarity with NCASI’s mission, policies, practices, and procedures.

7.      Become acquainted with the environmental issues of the forest products industry.

8.      Read, absorb, process, and communicate complex information.

Additional Responsibilities:

1.      Undertake additional activities as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.      Knowledge of Pacific Northwest plants, including tree, shrub and forb species.

2.      Prior experience with insect collection (e.g., netting bees) and sampling pollinators in a field setting.

3.      Experience identifying plants using field guides such as Pojar and MacKinnon (2004) and taxonomic keys like Hitchcock and Cronquist (1973).

4.      Senior standing as an undergraduate (>3 years college education and >2 seasons prior field work) or a degree in a biological sciences discipline or related environmental field with a focus on entomology, animal ecology, or botany.

5.      Must have driving record which can be approved by Federal Agencies to drive government vehicles and be insured at standard rates.

6.      Basic data entry experience (Microsoft Excel).

Additional Desired Qualifications:

1.      Prior land navigation and field experience.

2.      Successful applicants will be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, and be able to work harmoniously in a group living situation.

3.      Track record of working in a safe, efficient, and cooperative manner in a team setting.

4.      Knowledge of bees and/or hoverflies in the Oregon coast range

To Apply:  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark, NCASI, 8769 Hwy 42, Tenmile, OR 97481, preferably delivered electronically to: lclark@ncasi.org with “Pollinator Crew Application – Bio 1” in the subject line.  Applicant review will begin February 28, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.

National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.

Job Description

Position:       Wildlife Biologist I – Small Mammal/Forest Carnivore (2 positions)

Reports to:     Sr. Research Scientist – Western Forest Wildlife Ecologist

Work Week:      40-45 hours per week to meet work demands

Revised:        February 10, 2020

Duty Station:   Western Oregon

Duration:       Project dependent, April to October (less than 6 months)

Salary:         Hourly, non-exempt position $13.27 – $14.43 per hour commensurate with experience

Small mammal technicians; conducting small mammal live-trapping and remote camera surveys for research studies relating contemporary forest management practices to small mammal communities, forest carnivore energetics, and distribution. Field work will take place in the rugged and scenic Coast Range of western California and Oregon. Work will involve physically demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, cold, rain, sun, steep slopes, loose rock, logging slash, stinging insects, hazardous plants), with heavy loads, potentially working long days including some weekends, long hitches (e.g., 8 days working, 4 days off), driving on logging roads, and navigating through difficult forest terrain. Primary duties of crew members will consist of setting up and checking small mammal traps, handling small mammals in a safe and efficient manner, and vegetation surveys.

Essential Job Functions:

1.      Conduct small mammal surveys using Sherman, Tomahawk, or Longworth traps. Set, safely handle small mammals, and process data.

2.      Set and check remote cameras (e.g., Bushnell Aggressor) in remote locations for small carnivores (Pacific martens, fishers).

3.      Collect detailed vegetation/habitat measurements and information in multiple study sites.

4.      Position will require working outdoors in inclement weather, often in recently harvested forest stands.  Must be able to get to and work from several remote locations throughout Oregon and California, drive forest roads, read maps, navigate through a forested landscape, and relate well with the public.

5.      Gather data using specific protocols, enter in either tablets or Excel.

6.      Willingness to have a flexible work schedule and travel between study locations.

7.      Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others toward meeting the goals of the National Council of Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI).

8.      Develop a familiarity with NCASI’s mission, policies, practices, and procedures.

9.      Become acquainted with the environmental issues of the forest products industry.

10.     Read, absorb, process, and communicate complex information. Assist the supervisor in responding to technical queries by NCASI clients and others in a competent and timely manner.

11.     Possess ability to positively carry-out associated field work that may involve prolonged (multi-day) exposure to inclement conditions and a necessity to hike carrying equipment (20 pounds or more) over rough terrain (for 2 miles or more).

Additional Responsibilities:

1.      Undertakes additional activities as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.      Senior standing as an undergraduate (>3 years college education and >2 seasons prior field work) or a degree in a biological sciences discipline or related environmental field and knowledge of mammals of the Pacific Northwest.

2.      Must have driving record which can be approved by Federal Agencies to drive government vehicles.

3.      Basic data entry experience (Microsoft Excel).

Additional Desired Qualifications:

1.      Prior camping experience.

2.      Local small mammal identification experience (California and Oregon).

3.      Experience with remote camera deployments.

To Apply:  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark, NCASI, 8769 Hwy 42, Tenmile, OR 97481, preferably delivered electronically to: lclark@ncasi.org.  Applicant review will occur during February 2020 and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.

Lacawac Sanctuary and Biological Field Station is offering 2 undergraduate internships during the summer of 2020:

Field Station Internship:

Lacawac Sanctuary is a non-profit biological field station and environmental education center located in NE Pennsylvania. Lacawac’s Research Internship Program offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education.

Lacawac interns participate in the Sanctuary’s missions of Research, Education, and Preservation. Interns spend considerable time participating in field work and laboratory analysis, educational and public programs for all ages, outreach activities, trail maintenance, and event preparation/clean-up.

Interns will gain experience and training in:

•    Lake ecology and water quality sampling methodology

•    Quantitative laboratory analysis

•    Experimental design and scientific method

•    Laboratory and Field safety

•    Science communication

•    Data and project management

•    Leadership and mentoring

•    K-12 environmental education

•    Public outreach

Specific intern duties include but are not limited to assisting Lacawac scientists with monitoring water quality of Pocono lakes, assisting visiting graduate students and faculty with their research (covering a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic ecology, conservation, and resource management), maintaining research infrastructure, conducting laboratory and/or field experiments, mentoring high school interns, maintaining hiking trails, assisting with K-12 field trips, hosting public programs, and performing light general maintenance. Interns can expect to work 20-30 hours per week with occasional weekend hours.

PLEON Internship:

The Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network, or PLEON, is a lake monitoring program based at Lacawac Sanctuary & Biological Field Station, a non-profit biological field station and environmental education center located in NE Pennsylvania. PLEON conducts routine monitoring of physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of lakes, hosts public education workshops focused on promoting good lake stewardship, and runs a citizen science program on Pennsylvania’s 3rd largest lake, Lake Wallenpaupack. PLEON seeks an undergraduate intern to assist with all aspects of the PLEON program. Interns will gain experience and training in:

•    Lake ecology and water quality sampling methodology

•    Quantitative laboratory analysis

•    Experimental design and scientific method

•    Laboratory and Field safety

•    Science communication

•    Data and project management

•    Leadership and mentoring

Intern duties include conducting field sampling including temperature, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, and plankton on PLEON lakes, sample preservation, laboratory analysis including chlorophyll extractions and nutrient analysis, data manipulation and statistical analysis. The PLEON intern will also be responsible for running the Dynamic Lake Wallenpaupack citizen science program which includes assembling citizen science sampling kits, leading program trainings, processing citizen science samples, and analyzing data.

Interns of both positions will receive a modest stipend and free housing at Lacawac. Housing includes shared living areas, bathroom, and kitchen and dorm-style bunk rooms for the duration of the internship. The internship is from May 26th through August 14th, with negotiable start/stop dates.

To apply for either position, visit our website (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacawac.org%2Finternships.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783838637&sdata=8ZCeLjmCPoH2EttxoaxROuMHiDuC1o8s3Q2b62V2%2FJU%3D&reserved=0). Direct questions to Dr. Beth Norman, Director of Science and Research (beth.norman@lacawac.org). Review of applications will begin February 24, 2020. For more information about Lacawac, see our website: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lacawac.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783838637&sdata=R%2BYxbekBlOp%2FPWVWmckFtSLEripE7JmlUs3nOI0v%2B00%3D&reserved=0

Conservation Corps New Mexico, in partnership with Bureau of Land Management, is hiring two rare plant survey interns based in Farmington, New Mexico. Applicants should be excited about field botany and interested in exploring the unique geology and plant communities of the San Juan Basin of northwest New Mexico.

The full job announcement is below. Apply via the following link:

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Job Description

Title: Rare Plant Survey Intern (2 openings)

Start/End Date: April 6, 2020 – September 18, 2020 (anticipated)

Stipend: $600/week (+Education Award)

Term: 24 weeks

Reports To: John Kendell (Wildlife Biologist)

Location: BLM Farmington Field Office (6251 College Blvd., Suite A, Farmington, NM 87402)

Status: 900-hour AmeriCorps Service Term

Benefits: AmeriCorps Education Award $3,047.50; Public Lands Corps Certificate*; both with successful completion of the internship.

Summary:

Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM):

Conservation Corps New Mexico, a program of Conservation Legacy, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s. CCNM is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. CCNM operates programs across southern New Mexico and western Texas that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. The CCNM Individual Placement Program is managed from the Arizona Conservation Corps office in Tucson, Arizona. The CCNM program office in Las Cruces manages the CCNM field program.

Position Summary:

The BLM Farmington Field Office manages nearly 1.4 million acres of scenic public lands in northwestern New Mexico’s San Juan Basin for multiple uses, ranging from energy development to wildlife habitat to recreation and conservation. The Farmington Field Office manages prehistoric, historic, and cultural sites, recreation sites, and 2.7 million acres of Federal mineral estate.

The selected individuals will visit locations across public lands managed by the Farmington, Rio Puerco and Socorro Field Offices, where they will conduct rare plant surveys in order to assess habitat suitability. Special attention will be given to three BLM-sensitive plant species: Aztec gilia (Aliciella formosa), Clover’s cactus (Sclerocactus cloverae), and Gypsum Townsend’s aster (Townsendia gypsophila). The data gathered will assist with conservation efforts for these special status species. These positions will involve significant driving, hiking, and use of field-based GIS equipment such as ArcCollector. The Farmington Field Office does not have available housing. Interns must provide their own personal transportation to the duty office.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

Assist Plant Conservation and Restoration Program by ground-truthing habitat suitability models.

Visit random assigned points to conduct vegetation surveys.

Record data for all rare species found at each survey site.

Record data for other special status plants species at survey sites.

Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree in botany, ecology, natural resource management, or a related field.

Prior experience in plant identification or experience using a dichotomous key.

Field navigation skills and experience using GPS.

Ability to drive a 4-wheel drive truck on rugged and/or unimproved gravel or dirt roads in remote areas for extended periods of time.

Ability to camp in field settings for 2 to 3 days per week.

Ability to conduct thorough and accurate botanical inventorying.

Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software.

Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after initial training period; must be capable of performing well in an office setting, as well as the field.

Applicants must pass a DOI security background check and should possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using taxonomic keys to identify plants to species in the field, from photos, and from pressed specimens.

Familiarity with New Mexico flora in general and/or Flora Neomexicana III.

Experience with Floras from states adjacent to New Mexico.

Experience working in regions with high floristic diversity.

Experience working as part of a small team and the ability to work well with others.

Experience with ArcGIS tablet applications and basic troubleshooting (Collector and Survey 123).

Experience with ArcGIS Online interface; knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps.

Experience collecting, managing and summarizing data.

Experience performing quality assurance, quality control, and data analysis using Microsoft Excel.

Previous experience with a Conservation Corps or youth-serving organization.

Physical Requirements:

To successfully perform essential functions, the individual is required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, etc. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for significant periods of time and be able to safely lift 50 pounds on a routine basis. He/she must be able to operate office equipment, telephone, and computer and reach with hands and arms.

Ability to hike and camp in rough terrain.

This position calls for high levels of concentration. A moderate amount of travel is required to attend meetings, provide assistance to other field offices, and to provide or receive training.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements:

Participation and Expedition Behavior:

Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as a willingness to accept differences.

Contribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of others for any reason.

Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and national service.

Effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise directly to supervisors, colleagues, and organization staff.

Appropriately represent Conservation Corps New Mexico, the BLM and AmeriCorps to the public and partners at all times.

Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.

Safety and Judgment:

Effectively communicate danger to others in the form of either a warning of danger others may be encountering or a notification of personal distress, injury or need for assistance. Must be able to do so at a distance of up to 50 meters and in conditions with limited visibility or loud background noise such as darkness or high winds.

Effectively perceive and understand significant and apparent hazards, and follow direction by others so that you will be able to successfully execute techniques to manage hazards. These directions may be given before the hazard is encountered or may need to be given during the exposure to the hazard. Ability to respond appropriately to stress or crisis.

Stay alert and focused for several hours at a time while traveling and working in varied weather conditions.

If taking prescriptions medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self- medicating without assistance from others.

Substance Free:

In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.

Background Check:

A DOI background clearance must be completed before the selected candidate may report to duty. The BLM will provide instructions for completion of the clearance after an intern has been selected and will notify them when they have been cleared to start the internship. This process will determine the internship’s exact start date.

Interns will have access to government facilities and systems, and will be supplied with access to gov’t vehicles, equipment, and materials needed to work on the projects and activities as outlined above. Interns must adhere to all government regulations and policies for operating equipment, vehicles, security awareness, and safety.

*To be eligible for a Public Lands Corps certificate, interns must be between the ages of 18-30, inclusive, at the time the individual begins the term of service.

To Apply: Please submit an updated resume and cover letter along with the online application. If you have questions, contact CCNM’s Individual Placement Support Coordinator Preston Sands at psands@conservationlegacy.org.

For more information about Conservation Corps New Mexico, please visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.corpsnm.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783848634&sdata=g1AzX%2BdQaYMNAZy1%2Fr3yOMj74ec3kqrBtgmpcwjQRuQ%3D&reserved=0. Conservation Corps New Mexico is a program of Conservation Legacy.

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological Sciences invites applicants for the NSF sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Chihuahuan Desert Biodiversity.  This is a 10 week summer program.  The goal of this program is to provide undergraduate students with experience in hypothesis-driven collaborative research utilizing field based and/or laboratory methods and fully engage students in projects associated with the ecology and evolution influencing Chihuahuan Desert biodiversity.

The program provides:

• High quality research experience in ecology and evolutionary biology in the field and/or lab • Research opportunities at the Indio Mountains Research Station (IMRS), a 40,000 acre facility controlled by UTEP and/or other Chihuahuan Desert field sites • One-on-one and group mentoring from active research faculty in multidisciplinary fields • Training in bioethics and other relevant professional skills

The program includes:

• $6000 stipend for 10 weeks

• Housing in shared apartments and field station

• Travel reimbursement of up to $600

For more information on the program, research projects or to apply please visit: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fscience.utep.edu%2Fcdb-reu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783858624&sdata=eGzxTu8owU8bbxse47koq0PAXHowD2dBBOFb9feiClg%3D&reserved=0

Enquiries: CDB-REU@utep.edu

Field assistance from 2-3 Interns is needed to assist MS student’s research studying the roosting ecology and occupancy of three species of bats (tricolored, Northern long-eared, and little brown) in the Missouri Ozarks.  Responsibilities include assisting MS student in mist-net procedures to capture and radio-tag bats, use radio-telemetry to locate diurnal roosts, conduct emergence counts, and acoustic surveys.  Additional responsibilities include performing vegetation surveys around acoustic and roost sites. Research will be conducted within public land in southeastern Missouri.  All work and living conditions are remote.  Field sites are typically an hour from the housing area.  Some locations require camping on site (some camping equipment will be provided).  Transportation for field work is provided.

Applicants with rabies vaccinations are strongly encouraged to apply.  Partial rabies vaccination fees ($500) will be provided to one student with either a high GPA or extensive field experience. Free summer housing is provided in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks.

Duration of the internships will run from 5/18/2019 to 8/10/2019 with some flexibility.

To apply, send a single PDF file including a cover letter, resume, rabies titer/shot record, and contact information for 3 professional or academic references to Amy Hammesfahr at ahammesfahr@gus.pittstate.edu.  Please include “PSU Bat Positions” in subject line. Applications are due by March 5.  Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please direct any questions to Amy Hammesfahr (ahammesfahr@gus.pittstate.edu)

For more information, please visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwfscjobs.tamu.edu%2Fjobs%2Fmissouri-ozark-bat-internships%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783858624&sdata=8EspTTj9W9c9m81E5xlVEdHOIyTKx1YO98FQaUSDbsY%3D&reserved=0

The Division of Freshwater Resources in Florida International University’s Institute of Environment (formerly known as the Southeast Environmental Research Center) is currently recruiting a Temporary Research Assistant to join their team of professionals in Puerto Rico.

Duties will consist of:

  *   Assisting in the Luquillo Long term field shrimp sampling at the El Verde Field Stations, data entry and report writing

  *   Assisting with the shrimp movement study including visiting the streams to download data from the recorders, assisting with field sampling and tagging and maintenance of an excel file

  *   Assisting the Stream Team with the sampling and maintenance of the drought experiment currently underway in the Prieta River at El Verde; specific activities consist of weekly shrimp sampling, data logger downloading, and macroinvertebrate and detritus sampling

  *   Assisting with data entry

  *   Assisting with report writing

To apply for this position please visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.fiu.edu%2Fcareers%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783868622&sdata=LsKxB2FnXaWXv43DSAbpUfZnbTgYKcqn%2BuG%2FPUtihr4%3D&reserved=0 and use Job Opening ID 520754.

For more information about the hiring process, please contact vmontes@fiu.edu.

Thank you,

Candice Allouch

Program Director, Communications and Strategic Partnerships

Institute of Environment, an FIU Preeminent Program

Florida International University

MMC: 11200 SW 8th Street, OE-148, Miami, FL 33199

BBC: 3000 NE 151st Street, AC1-216, North Miami, FL 33181

FIELD TECHNICIAN: PLANT COMMUNITY ECOLOGY. The Hallett Lab at the University of Oregon is seeking applicants for two paid field technician positions to join a project assessing resilience of perennial rangelands to exotic annual grass invasion in the northern Great Basin. This project is a collaboration between scientists from the University of Oregon and the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. Technicians will be expected to establish vegetation transects, measure vegetation cover and density by species, record site characteristics, and collect soil samples, at sites located throughout the northern Great Basin (southeastern Oregon, southern Idaho, and northern Nevada). We will be hiring one lead technician and one assistant technician. The position will begin in late April 2020 and last until the end of July 2020.

Field technicians will travel throughout the northern Great Basin region as a two-person team. The position will require some camping, with accommodations otherwise provided at field stations. Working schedule is negotiable but will likely consist of eight 10-hour days on at a time, six days off. Candidates must be comfortable working for long hours in rugged terrain and challenging weather conditions, navigating off-trail, and carrying heavy backpacks (up to 50 pounds).

Required qualifications:

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (must be able to qualify to drive a UO motorpool vehicle)

Demonstrated proficiency in plant identification

Demonstrated record of past experience working in rugged field conditions, independently and/or as part of a small team

For the lead technician position: Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related field

For the assistant technician position: At least 2 years of college-level coursework in ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent training and experience)

Desired qualifications:

Familiarity with Great Basin flora

Wilderness first aid or first responder certification

For the lead technician: Demonstrated past experience with field crew leadership (or other significant outdoor leadership experience)

To apply:

Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2020. Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter, and the names of two references to hallett.lab@gmail.com. Please include your last name and position (technician) in the subject line. The position will remain open until full. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Questions can be directed to Lauren Hallett (hallett@uoregon.edu) and details on the position and lab can be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhallettlab.netlify.com%2Fhiring%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783878616&sdata=Q%2BiDe5K5NPOdX3FhpsePzfJgl%2Bt6vjU2SrkLVCJcDCw%3D&reserved=0.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies.

Project: Fort Belknap Indian Reservation Native Seed and Grassland Restoration Community Conservation Project

Location: BLM lands surrounding the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Montana

Principal Investigator: Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

Affiliation: Oregon State University; Society for Ecological Restoration; funded by BLM

Job Description: This position involves working in a mixed grass prairie on the Northern Plains in Montana, to implement BLM Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) Protocol, and Seeds of Success (SOS) Protocol, with BLM-designated focal species, using Traditional Ecological Knowledge to highlight plants with strong ecocultural relevance to the Fort Belknap Indian Community. These data will be used to assess and restore wildlife habitat, using seed collection. Additional key project objectives are to implement the Fort Belknap Indian Community Grassland Restoration Fellows Program, to train tribal young adults in natural-resources work. Will be supervised in the field by an ecologist and will be working in a group at all times. Housing will be in a research house on the Reservation, in a shared room.

Qualifications: Seeking one experienced field technician with a background in grassland and forestry vegetation sampling methods. Only persons with previous paid field technician experience will be considered for this position. Must have a BSc or be in the final stages of completing a BSc in Rangeland, Botany, or Forestry. Must be in excellent physical condition, with no back, knee, or other injuries. Must be able to comfortably carry a 30 lb. pack in the field all day, assist with soil sampling, and deal calmly with hazards, such as rattlesnakes and heat. Must have excellent people skills. Must be attentive to details and able to follow directions exactly. Must be able to bring own vehicle to the job, although fieldwork will take place using a vehicle owned by the project.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send CV, college transcripts, two letters of reference from persons who have supervised you doing fieldwork, and a cover letter explaining what you hope to gain from this position and why you would be a good fit for it. Please send all materials as e-mail attachments. Applications accepted between January 7, 2020 – May 1, 2020

Compensation: $15 USD per hour.

Work Dates: mid-May 2020-mid-August 2020

Contact: Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

            E-mail:cristina.eisenberg@oregonstate.edu

 Full Time Research Lab Tech – Experimental Microbial Evolution
> University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
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> The Zaman Lab (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzeeelab.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6e834b389a7a4473fb3408d7b4763902%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637176292164769640&sdata=PUfk6yG3PXdiYihuLOBgaLDkDLkqu3sQ%2BvSxnXG9fFs%3D&reserved=0) at the University of Michigan is housed in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and is part of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems. We do a mix of computational and microbial experiments to understand how host-parasite interactions shape the biological world. To test and develop coevolutionary theories in the lab, we use model communities of E. coli and bacteriophage, viruses that specifically infect bacteria.
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> We are looking to hire a full-time research technician to support our work primarily in the wet lab, but computational skills/interests are a definite plus.
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> Note: This is a one (1) year term limited appointment with a start date of approximately April 1, 2020.
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> *Responsibilities*
> 50% – Daily transfers of microbial cultures, developing assays for measuring evolved microbial traits (e.g., growth curves, competition assays, flow cytometry, sequencing), daily maintenance of ongoing experiments.
> 20% – Analysis of results, preparation of figures for publication and presentation, aid in writing for papers and grants.
> 20% – Training of temporary, hourly, and undergraduate students, maintaining lab safety training records, Overseeing undergraduates in basic lab maintenance tasks.
> 10% – General lab maintenance, ordering and inventory of laboratory supplies, managing shared equipment sign up, etc.,
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> *Required Qualifications*
> Associate’s degree in biology, genetics, or microbiology with 1-2 years of previous experience performing independent research in a microbiology lab.
> Expertise with aseptic technique and microbial culturing.
> The ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and the willingness to mentor undergraduates.
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> *Desired Qualifications*
> Experience with basic molecular techniques (e.g., primer design, PCR, cloning), and programing (e.g., python, R) are desirable.
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