Carbon farming laboratory assistant III position at UC Davis

Under the direct supervision of Working Lands Innovation Center (WLIC), Program manager and/or the John Muir Institute of the Environment Director assist with leading activities for this new multi-stakeholder consortium focused on testing the carbon and crop benefits of soil amendments in CA’s agricultural lands. Primary roles of position as lead technician to monitor crop, soil and greenhouse gas dynamics at ~100 acres of soil amendment demonstration sites that span Coastal CA, the Central Valley, and Imperial Valley. Coordinate and guide research activities, assuring data quality and adhering to university health and safety policies and protocols. Field and laboratory responsibilities include; soil sampling agricultural fields to at least 1-meter by soil auger and greenhouse gas collection from automated chambers. Focusing on measuring carbon sequestration rates (inorganic and organic carbon), greenhouse gas reductions (CO2, N2O, CH4), soil health indicators, crop yields and forage biomass, crop nutrition, and nutrient and water use efficiency. Mentor, train and supervise undergraduates on policies and procedures for field and lab processes.

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Title: LAB AST 3 (Field & Laboratory Technician)

Job ID: 6795

Salary Range: $21.79 – $25.94 /HR.

No. of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Contract for one year with the possibility of extension based on available funding.

Percentage of Time: Fulltime, 100%

Shift Hours: M-F, 8 to 5

Location: UC Davis

Union Representation: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Apply by Date: 3/23/2020

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

-Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times when in the laboratory or field; lab goggles, lab coat, mask, closed toed shoes, sun glasses, hats, sunblock, long pants, etc.

-Work in varied temperatures; cold, wind, rain, fog and heat collecting samples in various dirt/dusty field locations with Coastal California.

-Ability to lift research materials or equipment weight up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

-Frequent travel to field sites to collect samples during the week with occasional weekends or holidays.

-Current and valid Driver’s License with good driving record.

-UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

-Upper division college courework in Biological Sciences, Geology, Soil Science, Agricultural Sciences, Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Environmental Sciences or a related field with minimum of 1 year experience leading and working a field and laboratory research setting.

-Familiarity with basic concepts or components of soils to assist with monitoring crop, soil and greenhouse gas dynamics.

-Experience measuring carbon sequestration rates, greenhouse gas reductions, soil health indicators, crop yields, etc.

-Experience in laboratory procedures including soil processing, pH measurement, CN sample preparation, nitrate extractions, etc.

-Ability to use soil augers and greenhouse gas automated chambers.

-Familiarity with chemical safety, storage and disposal procures and/or ability to learn all UC Davis health & safety policies and procedures for lab/field protocols.

-Proficiency in both written and verbal English.

Preferred:

-Experience in MS Word, Excel, and R or other software packages to organize, summarize and analyze data.

-Ability to create and/or maintain existing data tables and provide basic data analyses.

See complete description at:

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REU summer internship in host-parasitoid interactions and global change in
> the Pacific Northwest(Binghamton University SUNY)
>
> Overview:The Prior Lab at Binghamton University SUNY is seeking one
> undergraduate student for a Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU)
> internship this summer. The successful applicant will develop an
> independent project that contributes to NSF-funded research investigating
> how insect host parasitoid communities are altered under global change in
> the Pacific Northwest. Please see the Prior Lab website for the type of
> research projects that we work on (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.priorecologylab.com&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cd6e057f682f84e88a83508d7c5a988c8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637195204246316688&sdata=OYwmgMaOaDO8RIlxvRy6wfy94Fb0jEscAeIL7OG7GLU%3D&reserved=0).
>
> We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate student for a
> 10-week full-time, paid internship. The majority of the time (~ 8 weeks)
> will be spent conducting field research in the Pacific Northwest (northern
> Oregon, Washington State, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia), with the
> remaining (~ 2 weeks) in the lab at Binghamton University, NY analyzing
> results and writing a report. Dates are somewhat flexible, between mid-May
> and mid-August 2020.
>
> The selected students will conduct independent research, mentored by Dr.
> Kirsten Prior, in conjunction with an NSF-funded research project:
> Uncovering the role of altered cryptic interactions in driving the
> demographic success of a range-expanding species.? This project focuses on
> how insect communities (oak gall wasps and parasitoids) are altered under
> range expansions. One gall wasp species recently expanded its range from
> mainland western North America to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where
> it’s outbreaking and has become a tree pest. We’re investigating how
> interactions with other gall wasps (competitors), parasitoids (enemies),
> and the host plant (oak) are altered when this species’ expands its range,
> and how these altered interactions facilitate outbreaks. We combine field
> surveys and experiments in the species’ native and expanded ranges, along
> with molecular tools to understand how interactions are altered and
> contribute to outbreaks. There are several independent research project
> ideas that the selected student could develop within this study system, and
> will work with Dr. Prior to develop a project.
>
> Benefits:The selected student will receive a $5000 stipend and housing
> during the 10-week program. Additionally, up to $700 will be provided to
> travel to the Pacific Northwest. There are also modest funds for supplies.
> The student will live in a shared residence with Ph.D. students and field
> technicians. The student will pay for their own food with the use of a
> field vehicle that can be used to get groceries and a kitchen to prepare
> food.
>
> Eligibility:Applicants must be rising sophomore, junior, or senior
> undergraduate students currently enrolled in a degree program. Due to NSF
> funding restrictions, only U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents
> are eligible. Students must have a valid passport and driver’s license.
> Applicants should be willing and able to work under sometimes strenuous
> field conditions, work and live will with others, and be able to adapt to
> flexible and irregular hours that are needed when conducting field research.
>
> To Apply:Applications should be submitted to Dr. Kirsten Prior by email (
> kprior@binghamton.edu). Applications are being considered now, and will be
> considered up to?March 27, 2020. Applications should include the following
> documents: (1) letter of interest that describes your educational
> background, career goals, and how this internship will contribute towards
> those goals (4 paragraphs maximum), (2) current curriculum vitae/resume,
> and (3) unofficial transcripts. We strongly encourage undergraduates in
> underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.
>
> Kirsten M. Prior, PhD
> Assistant Professor
> Binghamton University (SUNY)
> Department of Biological Sciences
> Science III, Rm. 106
> (607) 777-4448
> priorecologylab.com
>
> “Kirsten M. Prior” <kprior@binghamton.edu>
>

Where: Isaacs Lab, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Duration: Early May to late August 2020. Possibility of extension into the fall.

Salary: Full time: 40 hours/week, $12.00/hour

Spend your summer studying insect pests and pollinators on berry farms throughout

Michigan! Daily tasks include insect scouting/trapping at farms and research stations, fruit

damage assessments, pollinator observations, data entry, insect rearing, and labeling and

curating insect specimens. Travel to field sites is in a university vehicle (travel time is paid)

and overnight stays at Michigan State University field research stations are possible (accommodations at the field station are covered). More info at: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C7fb6d1d3c12d4fa0fb3c08d7c28047ac%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637191728594197790&amp;sdata=h5qK3h3eB8QwvtKlOk1jpAWDsj%2F3c8QqgZFN%2FfMd64U%3D&amp;reserved=0

Required Qualifications:

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Interest in entomology, biology, agriculture, or related fields

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Valid U.S. driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Ability to work outside for long periods of time

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Attention to detail and protocols

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Skills:

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Field research and/or lab experience

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Experience with data entry and analysis

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Experience with insect collection and identification

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Experience with plant and/or pollen identification

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Lifting equipment up to 40 pounds

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people, including scientists and growers

To apply: Send a full CV and a cover letter describing relevant research experience

and primary interests. Include the names and email addresses of up to three

references. Send as one PDF to Jackie Perkins (albertj9@msu.edu) by March 27,

2020.

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the

following position:

Disease Ecology Project Assistant, âÂEURÂoeThe Tick ProjectâÂEUR (up to 12)

Research:  The Tick Project  is a randomized,

placebo-controlled, double-blind research program to design and test a

tick-control strategy for preventing human cases of tick-borne disease.

The study is conducted at the scale of entire residential neighborhoods

within the Lyme-disease endemic zone of the northeastern United States.

The study emphasizes principles of disease ecology in the context of disease

prevention.

Job Description: Project Assistants are needed to study the effects of tick

management interventions on the abundance and distribution of blacklegged

ticks and risk of tick-borne disease in people.  Location is the Cary

Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New YorkâÂEURÂ(tm)s Hudson River Valley, with

travel to sites throughout Dutchess County, New York.  Duties include

sampling, collecting, and identifying ticks from residential neighborhoods,

live-trapping small mammals, along with gathering and entering data on tick

encounters with local residents.

Qualifications: Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field

ecology is required. Prior experience with tick sampling or handling small

mammals is highly desirable. The ability to work in small teams and to

withstand hot and humid field conditions is essential.

Employment: Employment to begin between April 13 and May 15, with an end

date of approximately September 11, 2020 with the possibility of extension.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld and is full time, 35 hours/week.

This is an hourly, non-exempt, non-benefited position. Wages are

commensurate with education and experience. The final candidate will be

required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment driving background check

successfully. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. On-site or

nearby housing is available. Review of applications will occur as

applications are received. Posting is open until April 1, 2020 or until

filled.

To Apply: Please submit a job application using this link

and

clicking the âÂEURÂoeApply NowâÂEUR button at the bottom of the page. Under âÂEURÂoeResumeâÂEUR

on the application page, click the âÂEURÂoeUpload ResumeâÂEUR link to upload a single

PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names,

phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Please

contact Patricia Jones (jonesp@caryinstitute.org) with any questions about

applying.

The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative

Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal

employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, or

genetic information.

Seasonal employees working in Land Stewardship have the opportunity to work with our staff and volunteers across Longwood Gardens’ 700+ acres of natural lands in the Pennsylvania Piedmont. Typical duties include planting native trees, shrubs and herbaceous vegetation; weeding, watering, mulching, and pruning; maintaining trails, managing invasive species, collecting ecological data, interacting with guests, and performing other general land stewardship tasks. Working as a seasonal employee in Land Stewardship is an excellent way to gain experience and improve skills in hands-on land management and ecological restoration as you work with professional technicians in a variety of habitats. Prior land stewardship or horticultural experience preferred, as is experience with string trimmers and utility vehicles; we will also train motivated individuals.

Length of employment is flexible, from May-June through August-October, with occasional weekend work required. Seasonal employees in Land Stewardship must be able to lift 50 lbs. and work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions. To operate vehicles and equipment, applicants must be at least eighteen years old with a valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license. Review of applications begins immediately.

To apply:

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The Louthan Lab at Kansas State University is recruiting up to three seasonal field technicians beginning as soon as May 1. Our lab works at the intersection of population and community plant ecology, focusing on how species interactions and climate change jointly influence population dynamics and distribution patterns. Technicians will assist in establishing experimental manipulations of large herbivores and drought and initiating long term studies of plant performance, largely at Konza Prairie LTER near Manhattan, Kansas.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have an interest in fieldwork (though no prior experience is required). Prospective technicians must be comfortable with long days outside in rough field conditions (e.g. uneven terrain, hot/humid weather). They must be both team- and detail-oriented.

SCHEDULE: May to August 2020. Work week will be 40 hours, M-F; however, schedules with longer workdays and extended weekends may occur to accomplish project goals (busy time periods will be balanced with adequate rest days).

HOUSING: Provided for those not in the Manhattan area. Housing will be dormitory-style and located at Konza Prairie LTER just outside of Manhattan, Kansas.

TO APPLY: Contact Allison Louthan (amlouthan@ksu.edu) with a cover letter, current CV that includes previous research experience, and contact information for three references. Please put Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeSummer Field TechnicianÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ in the subject line. Priority will be given to applications received before April 1.

Please see our website for information about a job opportunity for a Botany Technician:  https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fappliedeco.org%2Fget-involved%2Fjobs%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C66681b1756924bd2673b08d7c4d37cf3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637194285060055354&amp;sdata=PCjNtU%2BjExHyzbwmRD9iWATB9yus%2FP5lgGEvgafxoAg%3D&amp;reserved=0

The Botany Technician will be based out of the Carlsbad, NM BLM Field Office to work alongside the Botany and Wildlife staff. This position will be for 30 weeks with the possibility of extension depending on funding, weather, and plant phenology. The work week will vary between five 8 hour days, Monday through Friday, and four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. This position will involve some office work (i.e., data entry, site planning), and the rest of the week will be spent in the field.

SEASONAL TECHNICIAN needed for a variety of field projects studying rangelands across the Intermountain West.

All projects are part of Dr. Kari Veblen’s lab at Utah State University, investigating restoration possibilities across the Intermountain West. Technicians will be expected to identify forbs, grasses, and shrubs to species, dig and characterize soil pits, and follow lab protocols. Duties may also include lab work and data entry.

Field technicians will work under the supervision of researchers in the field but will be expected to be independent and reliable at collecting field data. Ideal candidates will have field experience, some plant and/or soil classification experience, a strong academic background, and will work well in groups and have enthusiasm for fieldwork. Long workdays are expected and technicians need to be flexible with schedules.

Position runs from early May thru August 2020. Work will be based in Logan, UT. In May-June, sites are spread throughout Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington and we will primarily work 8 days on 6 days off. In July-August, work will be based out of Soda Springs, ID and work will primarily consist of 4 days on 3 days off. Transportation between Logan, UT and field sites will be provided. Technicians are responsible for their own housing between work periods and while conducting lab work in Logan, UT.

Review of applicants will occur on a rolling basis and will continue until positions are filled. Pay is $11-$14/hr depending on experience; $15/day camp per diem while in the field.

Please send Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and 3 References in ONE PDF to:

Sofia Koutzoukis, skoutzoukis@gmail.com

Summer Research Assistant Position in Plant Evolutionary Ecology at RMBL

The Campbell lab at the University of California at Irvine

(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffaculty.sites.uci.edu%2Fcampbelllab%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C66681b1756924bd2673b08d7c4d37cf3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637194285060045362&amp;sdata=ZwoEggG1J4k2dlbIFScm2V95J%2Fw1EQEuZfhnWazbeag%3D&amp;reserved=0) is seeking a field research

assistant to join our team in plant evolutionary ecology for summer

2020. The work will be based at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmbl.org%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C66681b1756924bd2673b08d7c4d37cf3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637194285060045362&amp;sdata=glvY%2BVhmua%2FReUkN2jesAckr42P3gZQI0UaGhGvBZ1Q%3D&amp;reserved=0) in Colorado. The assistant will help with data

collection of vegetative, physiological, and floral traits for long-term

projects. These projects are aimed at testing whether plant populations

can adapt quickly enough to environmental change to avoid extinction.

The fieldwork can be strenuous and sometimes involves extensive hiking

at high elevations and work during inclement weather. In addition to

field and laboratory work, the assistant is expected to be an active

participant in the research community. Applicants should have some

college level coursework in ecology. Those with prior laboratory or

fieldwork experience with plants are especially encouraged to apply. The

full-time position is available from early June to the end of August,

with exact start and end dates flexible. Compensation includes station

fees and housing at RMBL, and a salary.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and

contact information for two references. Screening of applicants will

begin March 11 and continue until the position is filled. Applications,

or requests for more information, should be directed to Dr. Diane

Campbell (drcampbe@uci.edu ).

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative

Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories

covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Forest Ecology REU (Summer 2020) at University of Idaho

The Idaho Terrestrial Ecosystem Analysis and Modeling Lab (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fiteamlab.weebly.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C66681b1756924bd2673b08d7c4d37cf3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637194285060045362&amp;sdata=CY5%2FvHJ2eQuB40j%2BBX3XqUbYsRA9BGbDSUASDdWGE%2FI%3D&amp;reserved=0) at the University of Idaho is seeking two paid undergraduate Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) interns for the Summer 2020. The NSF REU opportunity provides 11 weeks of full-time (40 hrs/week) funding ($500 stipend/week) and a housing allowance.

The ITEAM lab uses field data and ecosystem models to study the impacts of climate change, policy decisions, and natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystem processes, with a current focus on disturbance-prone conifer forests in the Northern Rocky Mountains. We have two local field sites in the UIdaho experimental forest where we conduct automated and survey measurements of forest ecosystem growth, photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration in the context of thinning experiments. This summer, weÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)ve also planned rapid forest carbon inventories at subalpine lakes.

The REU student will develop and implement a unique and independent research project associated with the labÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s research.  There are many opportunities to develop an independent project with the mentoring of ITEAM members (PI, grad students, post-docs).

Description: Field (40%) and lab/project (60%) work at UIdaho and field sites. Weekly visits to 2 local field sites. Several multi-day field excursions to subalpine lakes in ID, MT, and CO. Interns will assist with sample processing and field data collection, including: carbon flux survey measurements, downloading automatic flux measurements, tree coring, root/soil sampling, and tree inventories.

Location: REU positions will be based out of the UIdaho campus in Moscow, ID. Lab work will take place on campus. Field projects are currently on-going near campus on Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeMoscow MountainÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ, in the Northern Rockies in the Idaho Panhandle and NW Montana, and in the Colorado Rockies. The REU interns will have the opportunity to work weekly on all field and lab-based projects.

Requirements: Junior-standing undergraduate (as of Fall 2020) who can move to Moscow, ID for summer 2020; interest in forest ecology, field research, camping, hiking, and outdoor elements.

Ability to complete 11 consecutive weeks of work between May 1 and October 1, 2020.

While a vehicle is not a requirement for the position, it will be helpful for completing field work and allow the intern the ability to travel to local recreation opportunities more easily on days off.

Application:  Please submit the following by 3/13/20 to Kristina Bartowitz (kbartowitz@uidaho.edu) –

1) cover letter (detailing interest in position, relevant experiences and skills),

2) resume,

3) academic transcripts (unofficial OK), and

4) two letters of recommendation