LUMCON’s 2020 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.lumcon.edu&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf160de54a5bf4edee40e08d7aedba2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170130662743742&sdata=p3S3zO2kBBbKFZbXm72dNFRMUbqcOaktNo6TbivBV9w%3D&reserved=0) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2020 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 1st – August 7th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors / mentor teams and participate in a series of career and skill-building workshops and activities while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON’s summer programs. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: biogeochemistry, habitat forming species, dissolved organic matter cycling, aquaculture and fish physiology, microbial ecology, behavioral ecology, invertebrate diversity and ecology, disturbance ecology, ecosystem ecology, wetland science, and oil spill impacts. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flumcon.edu%2FREU&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf160de54a5bf4edee40e08d7aedba2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170130662743742&sdata=TbyPyS19As0sXzaAmLUJtb7rH4BqUUgh6yIke9PAKUY%3D&reserved=0.

Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period.  Successful applicants will receive a $500/week stipend; room and board at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA; funds to support transportation to and from LUMCON; and funds to support their research.

The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: March 1st 2020.

Instructions for completing application packages which include (an online application form, copies of unofficial transcripts, contact information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research experience) can be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flumcon.edu%2FREU&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf160de54a5bf4edee40e08d7aedba2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170130662743742&sdata=TbyPyS19As0sXzaAmLUJtb7rH4BqUUgh6yIke9PAKUY%3D&reserved=0.

Questions about the program and/or application process should be addressed to LUMCON’s REU Site Program Director, Dr. Brian Roberts, at reu@lumcon.edu.

*FIELD AND LAB SPECIALIST*

The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign seeks a *full time technician

in the DeLucia lab* (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.life.illinois.edu%2Fdelucia%2Findex.htm&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf160de54a5bf4edee40e08d7aedba2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170130662733749&sdata=MrrgNCUkIe7rELRsuzlU5mLQLonoxo%2FOXCEwwb2GUwU%3D&reserved=0).

This is a 12-month non-tenure-track Academic Professional position, and

can be renewed annually for an additional year, contingent on progress,

and the availability of funds. The overall goal of the project is to

investigate whether adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing can increase

the delivery of regulating services from grazed pastures used for

livestock production compared to the “business as usual” continuous

grazing (CG). Our objectives are to: (1) Characterize the impact of AMP

on the regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs; CO2, CH4 and N2O) versus CG

management; (2) Quantify the efficiency at which pastures under AMP and

CG use water; and, (3) Understand the mechanisms by which grazing

management strategies affect CO2, CH4 and N2O and H2O fluxes from

pastures. This project is part of a multi-partner effort that helps

understand how grazing strategies affect farm resiliency, carbon

sequestration, soil diversity, animal wellbeing and productivity.

Partners include Arizona State University, Michigan State University,

Texas A&M University, Rice University, Colorado State University,

University of Exeter, and Carbon Nation.  The successful candidate will

conduct field work, laboratory experiments, and data processing and

analysis to characterize the impact of adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) on

the regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs; CO2, CH4 and N2O) versus

continuous grazing (CG) management; to quantify the efficiency at which

pastures under AMP and CG use water; and; to understand the mechanisms

by which grazing management strategies affect CO2, CH4 and N2O and H2O

fluxes from pastures

*MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

Establish and maintain eddy covariance towers and sampling of field

experiments on working farms in Alabama and Tennessee, U.S.A.  Extensive

travel to field sites will be required. Process data including data

generated from the eddy covariance towers; analyze soil, gas, and plant

samples. Prepare field supplies; maintain field instrumentation related

to this project (including canopy and soil chambers). Independently lead

scientific field research including survey design and implementation;

supervision, tasking and scheduling of staff; and maintaining

appropriate staffing levels to ensure project success. Purchase and

receive scientific supplies, maintaining an adequate level to support

project deliverables.  Assist with data compilation and analysis.

*QUALIFICATIONS*

Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or

related field. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted

depending on depth and breadth of experience and skills as related to

this position.

Experience:  Required:   At least six months’ supervisory experience.

Research experience in the laboratory and/or field. Preferred: ÂÂ

Research experience in the field and in the laboratory related to

biogeochemistry (e.g., trace gas flux measurements, soil sampling, gas

chromatography, eddy covariance); experience working on farms and with

farmers. Experience using various statistical programs.

/Training, Licenses or Certifications: /

Required:   A valid driver’s license is required due to traveling to

research sites throughout the U.S.

/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: /

Ability to work effectively as both a team member/leader and

independently with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills (MS Word,

Excel). Ability to plan and coordinate research activities. Effective

communication, organizational, personal relations, and leadership

skills. Ability to travel to research sites throughout the U.S. for

short sampling campaigns. Prefer the ability to carry out statistical

analyses.

/Environmental Demands: /

Ability to work long days in the field under hot and humid conditions.

/Salary:/ Commensurate with experience and qualifications

*Applications must be received by February 21, 2020*. To apply, all

candidates must submit an online profile through

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.illinois.edu&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf160de54a5bf4edee40e08d7aedba2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170130662733749&sdata=SBCp4UZuo7UMHLnQjKQ6D%2FYXcVRQteM%2BcI8USiFZVv0%3D&reserved=0 by the close of the posting period. The

starting date is flexible as soon as April 1st. Qualified candidates

must upload a letter that details qualifications noted above, resume,

and the names and contact information of three professional references.ÂÂ

All requested information must be submitted for your application to be

considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

For information about the position, please contact: Dr. Nuria

Gomez-Casanovas, ngomezca@igb.illinois

The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas

and by Dr. Evan H. DeLucia.

Project description: The focus of our research program is to understand the effects of climate change on carbon cycling in tundra ecosystems. The field site borders Denali National Park in Healy, AK. Find more information about the research at:

(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.nau.edu%2Fschuurlab-p%2Fresearch.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf160de54a5bf4edee40e08d7aedba2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170130662733749&sdata=A02DvFMyzjpT6PZBr7V98HQPYAHkHUS2DL8feTocoVc%3D&reserved=0).

Position duration: March 25th until November 2020 with some flexibility

Job description: Fieldwork will include the operation of technical sensors and data loggers, maintenance of experimental plots, measurements of ecosystem-level carbon exchange and ancillary environmental variables. The technician will work closely with a field manager, other technicians, graduate and undergraduate students to collect data and maintain field equipment. Other responsibilities will include data entry, preliminary data processing, and data quality control.

The technician will work and live in a shared rustic cabin with an outhouse, on the outskirts of Healy, Alaska near Denali Nat’l Park. Travel to and from the field site is via ATV or car.

Required qualifications:

B.S in biology/ecology or other related fields.

Must be eligible to work in the US (Canadian or Mexican applicants with TN visa eligibility is OK).

Must have a valid drivers license.

Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.

Must have attention to detail, ability to work independently as well as part of a research team.

Must have the desire to live and work in a remote setting.

Must have willingness to learn and operate technical sensors and data loggers.

Applicants should be prepared to work long hours, sometimes in cold and adverse weather conditions.

Desired qualifications:

Prior experience with technical sensors and data loggers, scientific fieldwork.

Carbon flux or ecosystem function measurements is beneficial, but not necessary.

To apply, please email Justin Ledman (justin.ledman@gmail.com  ) by March 1st 2020 with the following:

Cover letter,

CV or resume,

List of 3 references

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date, and you will be contacted for an interview.

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.

To apply:     https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsolaa.si.edu%2Fsolaa%2F%23%2Fpublic&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cf160de54a5bf4edee40e08d7aedba2c2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170130662733749&sdata=OcrSzoDbvlvTOmyGhl6%2B2KawLBJsPuK3r3vsavWdlk4%3D&reserved=0

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.

Intern with the Public Engagement Program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

The Public Engagement program at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is seeking an intern to help with the research and development of hands-on activities related to women in STEM that will be implemented in public areas (i.e. public libraries). The work will involve conducting research to identify women from a variety of time periods, with a specific focus on contributions made by women of color, to feature in program materials. This research will be done independently and by working in collaboration with staff from other Smithsonian units, including the National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Museum of the American Indian, and the Smithsonian Latino Center.

Competitive applicants will have prior experience conducting independent research, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated interest in the history of STEM, women in STEM, and/or public engagement in STEM.

The intern will be based on the SERC campus in Edgewater, Maryland. This is a paid, full-time, 16-week internship ($550/week) funded by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative. On-site housing is available. Travel reimbursement is available.

To apply please email a resume and cover letter to Dr. Alison Cawood (cawooda@si.edu) and Ms. Jillie Drutz (drutzj@si.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a goal of the internship starting as soon as possible. The specific start date will be agreed upon when the candidate has been chosen. Members of historically underrepresented groups in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply. For any questions, please contact Dr. Cawood.

*Job Title:* Avian Field Technician for Spring/Summer 2020

*Agency:* West Virginia University/U.S. Forest Service

*Location:* Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

*Job Category:* Temporary/Seasonal Position

*Salary:* ~$2,000/month for 4 months. Housing and a shared field vehicle

provided.

*Start Date:* 04/09/2020

*Last Date to Apply:* 2/15/2020 (but applications are accepted and reviewed

on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible)

*Description:* Seeking a highly motivated avian field technician to assist

with game bird surveys from April 15 to May 10, avian point count surveys

from May 15 to July 10, and post-breeding bird surveys from July 15 to

early or mid-August. The data will be collected as part of research on

avian use of wildlife openings in the Monongahela National Forest in West

Virginia. In addition, the point count data will continue a 25-year dataset

of breeding bird surveys that is being used to assess long-term changes in

avian communities and abundance.

Fieldwork entails conducting evening modified singing-ground surveys for

American woodcock, morning modified drumming/gobbling surveys for ruffed

grouse and wild turkey, 10-minute morning point count surveys for breeding

songbirds, and morning transect surveys (and possibly mist-netting surveys)

for post-breeding songbirds. All survey protocols will be reviewed before

conducting the surveys, but the field technician should have prior

experience conducting point counts or identifying birds by sound.

Additional work will include deploying autonomous recording units and game

cameras, vegetation sampling, data entry, and data proofing. The technician

will be working closely with the supervisor, Hannah Clipp, and another

technician to access field site locations, but actual bird and vegetation

surveys will be conducted alone. The technician should expect to work 6–8

hours per day; because we are counting birds, field days will start early

(before sunrise) and will involve work on weekends, with days off during

inclement weather. Free housing and a field vehicle will be provided. The

field technician should expect rugged housing accommodations (just the

basics, no Internet), ranging from bunkhouses and cabins to campgrounds.

First aid/CPR training and driver safety training will also be provided at

no cost to the field technician.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume/CV (no page limit), and

contact information for 3 references to Hannah Clipp at hlclipp@mix.wvu.edu.

In your cover letter, please mention any experiences you have with birding,

camping, dealing with rugged field conditions, and/or navigating and

working alone in remote areas. At least one of the references should be

able to speak to any previous avian or other field technician experience.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*Qualifications:*

1.     Ability to identify eastern USA birds by sound and sight (required),

as well as previous experience with avian point count surveys (preferred)

2.     Earned (or are working towards) a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife

science, natural resources, or a similar field

3.     Ability to navigate in the field and deal with challenging,

difficult terrain (a lot of steep slopes)

4.     Comfortable working alone in a remote outdoor setting

5.     Ability and willingness to work in a one-, two-, or three-person

team and individually during early morning and late evening fieldwork

6.     Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

7.     Positive, upbeat attitude and strong work ethic

*Contact Person:* Hannah Clipp

*Contact Email:* hlclipp@mix.wvu.edu

*Job Title:* Avian Point Count Technician

*Agency:* West Virginia University/U.S. Forest Service

*Location:* Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia

*Job Category:* Temporary/Seasonal Position

*Salary:* ~$2,000/month for 2 months. Housing and a shared field vehicle

provided.

*Start Date:* 05/14/2020

*Last Date to Apply:* 2/22/2020 (but applications are accepted and reviewed

on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible)

*Description:* Seeking a highly motivated avian point count technician to

assist with morning point count surveys from May 14 (start date) to July 13

(end date). The data will be collected as part of a 25-year dataset of

breeding bird surveys from the Monongahela National Forest, which is being

used to assess long-term changes in avian communities and abundance.

Fieldwork entails conducting 10-minute morning point count surveys for

breeding songbirds and corresponding tree plot surveys. All survey

protocols will be reviewed before conducting the surveys, but the field

technician should have prior experience conducting point counts or

identifying eastern USA birds by sound, as well as identifying eastern USA

tree species. Additional work will include data entry and data proofing.

The technician will be working closely with the supervisor, Hannah Clipp,

and other technicians to access point count transect locations, but actual

bird and tree plot surveys will be conducted alone. The technician should

expect to work 6–8 hours per day; because we are counting birds, field days

will start early (before sunrise) and will involve work on weekends, with

days off during inclement weather. Free housing and a shared field vehicle

will be provided. The field technician should expect rugged housing

accommodations (just the basics, no Internet), ranging from bunkhouses and

cabins to campgrounds. First aid/CPR training and driver safety training

will also be provided at no cost to the field technician.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume/CV (no page limit), and

contact information for 3 references to Hannah Clipp at hlclipp@mix.wvu.edu.

In your cover letter, please mention any experiences you have with birding,

camping, dealing with rugged field conditions, and/or navigating and

working alone in remote areas. At least one of the references should be

able to speak to any previous avian or other field technician experience.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

*Qualifications:*

1.     Ability to identify eastern USA birds by sound and sight (required),

as well as previous experience with avian point count surveys (preferred)

2.     Earned (or are working towards) a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife

biology, natural resources, or a similar field

3.     Ability to navigate off-trail and deal with challenging, difficult

terrain (a lot of steep slopes)

4.     Comfortable working alone in a remote outdoor setting

5.     Ability and willingness to work in a mulitple-person team and

individually during early morning fieldwork

6.     Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

7.     Positive, upbeat attitude and strong work ethic

*Contact Person:* Hannah Clipp

*Contact Email:* hlclipp@mix.wvu.edu

The Gratton Lab  in the Entomology

Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is now accepting

applications for a full-time honey bee field/lab technician to begin around

June 3, 2020 and continue for 6 months.

Our lab aims to make science and ecology more inclusive of people of all

identities, and we strongly encourage people of color, and people of all

genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds to apply.  See our

full equity and inclusion statement on our website:

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The Kalahari Meerkat Project is a long-term field project investigating
> the ecological causes and evolutionary consequences of cooperative
> breeding. We are looking for volunteer field assistants to spend one
> year at our study site in the South African Kalahari Desert, collecting
> behavioural data on our habituated meerkat population.
>
> We offer our volunteers extensive training in field- and data skills such
> as animal handling, radio-tracking, observing animals in the wild and
> working with databases. Accommodation, food and a small living allowance
> will be provided, and we will contribute �300 towards travel expenses
> following successful completion of the 12 month field season. We also
> offer a limited number of full travel stipends for applicants from the
> African continent.
>
> Successful applicants usually have a good degree in the biological
> sciences and will be enthusiastic, hardworking and physically
> fit. As it takes some time to learn the necessary field skills,
> we will only consider volunteers who are able to stay for a full 12
> months. We are also only able to accept volunteers who have a driving
> license. We are currently short-listing applicants to start from
> June to December 2020. Anyone interested should visit our website
> (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fkalahari-meerkats.com%2Fkmp%2Fvolunteering%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C3cde8f2a7ddc4265f66008d7ae23969b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637169340181045849&sdata=%2BDADgLLJPbmx8MrkCldzK7nvtERqa0tp8CNS0OdUBWE%3D&reserved=0) for more info and
> details of how to apply.
>
> Deadline: 1 March (spontaneous applications beyond this date are welcome)
>
> Frank Groenewoud & Jack Thorley
> Contact: meerkat.volunteers@gmail.com
>
> Frank Groenewoud <fg376@cam.ac.uk>
>

Schoodic Institute located at Acadia National Park is recruiting two

seasonal Field Ecology Technicians to assist in forest, bird, and

intertidal ecological research in the Acadia National Park region.

Position Description: Ecology Field Technicians (2)

Duration: June 1, 2020 to November 6, 2020

Reports to: Schoodic Institute science staff (Hannah Webber, Seth Benz,

Sarah Hooper)

Location: Winter Harbor, Maine

Application Deadline: February 28, 2020

We are looking to fill 2 temporary, full-time Field Technician positions.

About Schoodic Institute: Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a

501(c)3 non-profit organization. Schoodic Institute is advancing

understanding of environmental change, developing conservation solutions,

and engaging people in scientific discoveries. The Institute’s goal is to

be a national leader for research and education that inspires environmental

stewardship and fosters bright futures for parks and people. From its

Acadia National Park campus in coastal Maine, the Institute engages

scientists, educators, students, and the public in addressing complex

challenges of a rapidly changing environment. We focus on forest, bird, and

marine ecosystems, global change, citizen science, and science

communication. Our year-round campus includes classrooms, laboratories, and

meeting spaces surrounded by wild, rugged shorelines and thousands of acres

of evergreen forest. Campus infrastructure enables us to convene and host

public events, and provides an inspirational setting for education and art

programs, workshops, and conferences.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ecology Field Technicians will work on all aspects of a wide variety of

projects including intertidal research, bird surveys, citizen science

experiences, and forest sampling–perform field observations and sample

collection, handling, and processing; assist with Schoodic Institute

programs and Earthwatch expeditions; and track and maintain equipment.

Field Technicians are responsible for data management and initial syntheses

of collected data.

The Field Technicians are mentored by Schoodic Institute staff. Once

trained, the Field Technicians will lead intern and volunteer field crews.

These are full time (40 hours/week) seasonal positions. Daily and weekly

work schedules may fluctuate. Work days can be up to twelve hours long. In

some instances, such as intertidal work during low tide, work days may be

split with morning and evening work. At times work will begin at dawn and

go through dusk. The work week may include weekends.

Qualified applicants need to be able to work in challenging outdoor

conditions, learn on the go, work in small teams, and efficiently collect

and record field data.

Location: The Field Technician’s primary work location is on the Schoodic

Peninsula near Winter Harbor, ME; field work may occur throughout Acadia

National Park and surrounding locations. Residence is required on the

Schoodic Institute campus (on the Schoodic Peninsula, note: the nearest

city, Ellsworth, ME, with full services is 45 minutes away), where housing

in a co-ed shared apartment will be provided by Schoodic Institute.

Duties:

●      Follow established, standardized field procedures for land-based and

intertidal monitoring,

●      Train and lead groups of Earthwatch volunteers in safe and

scientifically rigorous field data collection,

●        Monitoring activities include the following observation activities:

o   Select bird, plant, insect, and intertidal organism abundance and

behavior

o   Breeding bird population counts

●      Operate and maintain monitoring equipment,

●        Use citizen science data collection apps in field work,

●      Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation

system, measuring and marking plots,

●      Perform inspection and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment,

●      Record activities and completed work according to Field Operations

protocol,

●      Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather,

terrain, diverse habitats),

●      Carry, move and lift supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) to field

sites (through, over, and in remote and uneven terrain),

●      Follow safety and field operations policy and procedures,

●      Other duties for Schoodic Institute as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

●      High School diploma or equivalent.

●      Must be at least 18 years of age.

●      Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word) and Google

Sheets.

●      Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

●      High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

●      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

●      Strong work ethic and enthusiasm.

●      Ability to perform in strenuous outdoor activity, carry field

equipment and endure different outdoor field conditions including cold and

wet weather and extreme heat.

●      Current and valid State issued driver’s license with insurable

Department of Motor Vehicle record (parking violations, minor driving

offenses excluded) as determined by Acadia National Park.

●      Ability to travel/hike/walk on uneven terrain to work site.

●      Ability and willingness to work varied field operations schedules

(up to 12+ hours per day), including split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early

mornings, evenings and weekends.

Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

●      Bachelor’s degree in an associated scientific discipline (ecology,

forestry, zoology or related field).

●      Experience conducting ecology related lab or field work.

●      Experience backcountry hiking and navigating (maps, compass, and

GPS).

●      Experience leading field sampling or monitoring activities, hikes,

or assisting conservation stewards with seasonal nature observations.

●      Experience in leading volunteers on field sampling or monitoring

activities or observation hikes.

●      Must have permanent authorization for US employment.

Co-ed housing in a shared apartment will be provided on the Schoodic

Institute campus within Acadia National Park. Schoodic Institute is an

Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply:

Send cover letter and resume to search@schoodicinstitute.org.

Subject line: Ecology Field Technician

Application Deadline: February 28, 2020

This position does not include health insurance benefits, holiday pay, or

sick time. Schoodic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer