Author: Davis, Miranda L.

I have a six-month field technician position available to assist with several studies in Kansas grasslands based out of Wichita, Kansas. These projects funded by NSF, USDA, EPSCoR and state monies address: 1) invasive plant biology in the Flint Hills of Kansas, 2) restoration of plant diversity in prairies, 3) trophic interactions on CRP grasslands, and 4) effects of pathogen-legume interactions in perennial grasslands. More information on some of these projects is available on my webpage (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.wichita.edu%2Fbiology%2Fghouseman&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C4904ff9c80da4940335108d6a3afe5ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636876373243906166&sdata=N4luxONA6IE%2B0AEqVkm0%2FOr06mB6KJhX0YCaQD0CYU4%3D&reserved=0). The tasks required will primarily involve fieldwork, although some greenhouse and laboratory activities are also likely. The ideal candidate would be highly motivated, be able to work outside in all conditions, have some experience with data collection, and be capable of operating a UTV. Some background with plants is preferred but applicants with the ability to learn quickly would be acceptable. Pay will be commensurate with experience. The position will begin in May depending on applicant availability. Those interested should direct inquiries to Greg Houseman at greg.houseman@wichita.edu.

LUMCON’s Summer 2019 REU Program Application Deadline is March 15

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Davis, Miranda L.

¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â™s 2019 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.lumcon.edu&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C4904ff9c80da4940335108d6a3afe5ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636876373243906166&sdata=NV7WnOi%2FrEK47UCQM%2F6b1BXEyPMKBRhishmV6dnfW6k%3D&reserved=0) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our NSF-sponsored summer 2019 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 3rd ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â“ August 9th) 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 LUMCONÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â™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, behavioral ecology, microbial ecology, invertebrate diversity and ecology, aquaculture and fish physiology, ecosystem ecology, coastal geology and hydrology, wetland science, and oil spill impacts. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flumcon.edu%2FREU&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C4904ff9c80da4940335108d6a3afe5ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636876373243906166&sdata=UzS59CjX9C53HFjNzokOmreeQj8hdYKHOi2ptoZQ250%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 15th 2019.

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://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flumcon.edu%2FREU&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C4904ff9c80da4940335108d6a3afe5ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636876373243906166&sdata=UzS59CjX9C53HFjNzokOmreeQj8hdYKHOi2ptoZQ250%3D&reserved=0.

Questions about the program and/or application process should be addressed to LUMCONÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â™s REU Site Program Director, Dr. Brian Roberts, at reu@lumcon.edu.

Loyola University Chicago’s new Master of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Davis, Miranda L.

This fall, Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Environmental Sustainability will be

launching a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Sustainability

(MSESS) with

two tracks of study. The *MS in Environmental Science and Sustainability *is

an interdisciplinary degree that integrates the sciences, social sciences,

and humanities and will equip students with the skills and knowledge to

develop sustainability related solutions to environmental challenges.

Students choose between two tracks:

ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â· The *Research Track

is geared toward students who wish to pursue doctoral studies after

obtaining a master’s degree. Students will research, write, and defend a

thesis under the supervision of a faculty research advisor.

ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â· The *Professional Track

is ideal for recent college graduates and continuing professionals who

want flexible options to expand their knowledge, experience, career

options, and ability to make a difference. Students will complete electives

in environmental science or sustainable society and business courses, as

well as completing one of two concentration areas: Sustainability

Assessment and Reporting or Environmental Law and Policy.

*Students in both tracks will complete core courses addressing the global

and interdisciplinary aspects of environmental sustainability by focusing

on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and Ecosystem

Assessment Report.*

IES also offers graduate certificates

. These

certificates are designed for students who want a flexible and efficient

way to expand their education. Attend class on your time, through 8-week,

fully online asynchronous graduate courses.

ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â· *The Sustainability Assessment and Planning Certificate* provides

students with valuable skills for professionals who want to better

understand how organizations can – and do ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â“ measure, regulate and report

their own natural resource use. Students will develop essential skills

used by sustainability professionals in government, industry, non-profit,

and other institutions striving to improve and document their

sustainability impact

ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â· *The Environmental Law and Policy Certificate *allows students

to understand how laws and environmental policies shape our use of

resources, prioritize sustainability issues and impact environmental and

socio-economic issues. Students will understand how these impacts resonate

in the corporate, government and non-profit spheres.

Join IES and strive to become environmental leaders with the courage to

define and confront the centuryÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â™s greatest challenges.

All the best,

Ray Dybzinski

Assistant Professor, IES

Summer 2019 REU at University of Idaho

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Davis, Miranda L.

ITEAM Lab NSF REU Summer 2019 Internship opportunity *

The Idaho Terrestrial Ecosystem Analysis and Modeling Lab (ITEAM) at the

University of Idaho is seeking one paid undergraduate Research Experience

for Undergraduate (REU) intern for the Summer 2019. This National Science

Foundation REU opportunity provides 11 weeks of funding ($500

stipend/week). *The project offers ample opportunities for an undergraduate

to develop a research project and pursue a senior-thesis while building the

necessary foundation to pursue a career in ecological research*.

The ITEAM lab studies forest ecosystems in relation to the interactions

between climate change, policy decisions, and natural and anthropogenic

disturbances. Current research projects include: exploring the use of

ecosystem measurements in differing forest types to estimate carbon

balances in the context of climate conditions; modeling forest ecosystem

responses to changes in climate, wildfire, and forest management.

During the summer of 2019, *the REU intern will assist the ITEAM lab with

field work, data management, and research project development*. The REU

intern will be exposed to field techniques associated with forest

inventories, and terrestrial vegetation and soil sampling to quantify

ecosystem properties. The student will learn database usage,

statistical/spatial analyses, and will communicate research findings in

both oral and written forms.

*Through this hands-on experience, the REU student will have to develop and

implement a unique and independent research project associated with the

labÃ¢Â€Â™s field research. * There are many opportunities to develop an

independent project with the mentoring of ITEAM members from both

previously collected and the upcoming 2019 field season data. The student

will have 11 weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) participation in the summer

of 2019. For students attending U. Idaho, there is a possibility to

continue their independent research with the ITEAM lab in the fall 2019

semester.

*Requirements:* Junior-standing undergraduate (as of Fall 2019) who plans

to reside near Moscow, ID for summer 2019; minimum GPA of 3.0; significant

interest in forest ecology, field research, camping, hiking, and outdoor

elements; ability to take direction and learn from others; strong work

ethic, self-motivated, and critical thinking skills with a desire to learn

and develop research and professional communication skills. Ability to

complete 11 weeks of full-time work between May 1 and October 1, 2019.

Participants

must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and currently enrolled as an

undergraduate student. Students with backgrounds that are underrepresented

in forest science are encouraged to apply.

*Application:* Please submit a cover letter (detailing your interest,

relevant previous experience(s), relevant skills to the ITEAM lab, and

summer availability), resume, academic transcripts (unofficial fine), and

1-2 letters of recommendation (minimum one from academic faculty member

familiar with your work) to Dr. Tara Hudiburg (thudiburg@uidaho.edu) by

April 1st, 2019.

Summer Field Forestry/Biology/Ecology Positions – North-Central Pennsylvania

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Davis, Miranda L.

(2) Field Technician Positions Available in Coudersport, PA/Susquehannock State Forest for Summer 2019

Monday, May 13th ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â“ Friday, August 9th, with possible extension through Friday, August 16th

Pay: Full time, 40hr/week appointment. Field Technicians ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â“ $11.50/hr.

Furnished housing and a vehicle for work-related travel are also provided for field crews.

Description: These positions are part of a long-term vegetation research and monitoring project assessing the effects of white-tailed deer browsing and other factors on understory plant community composition and tree regeneration in central and northern Pennsylvania.

Duties:

Technicians must be able to find, monument, and inventory permanent forest vegetation plots using GPS and other tools in central or northern Pennsylvania. Daily duties include navigation to remote parts of Pennsylvania state forest lands, hiking 2-4 miles, daily, with equipment, and collection of quality vegetation monitoring data, which includes the identification, size class, and abundance of more than 100 species of overstory and understory plantsÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â”with a field PC.

Key qualifications:

At least two years toward a natural resources baccalaureate degree; demonstrated plant identification skills (as evidenced by a course in plant ID, such as dendrology, and/or field experience collecting vegetation data); ability to work independently and reliably without direct supervision in challenging field conditions; and possession of a valid driverÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚Â™s license.

Questions: Contact Michael Perkins at mdp297@psu.edu.

Application deadline: Applications reviewed as received.

To apply, email a cover letter, rÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â©sumÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â©, transcripts (unofficial OK), and contact information for three references (at least one reference should be able to comment on your plant identification skills)to:

Bobbi Joy Scovern, Administrative Support Assistant

Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

419 Forest Resources Building

University Park, PA 16802

Email: bys5@psu.edu

Phone: 814-865-4511

UREx SRN 2019 Research Experience for Undergrads (REU)

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Davis, Miranda L.

The Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN) is pleased to announce six (6) potential research opportunities for undergraduate students to participate this summer in interdisciplinary research associated with urban infrastructure resilience and community vulnerability in the face of extreme weather-related events. UREx SRN aims to generate knowledge and promote actions that will ensure urban resilience. UREx SRN is interested in students who have their sights set on graduate school and careers in related scientific research and outcomes. The REU opportunity will provide four (4) selected students hands-on experience in data research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and active collaboration with the UREx SRN team.

Compensation: Each REU student will receive a competitive funding package up to US $4,500 for research stipends and travel (if applicable).

View REU opporunities at: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainability.asu.edu%2Furbanresilience%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C4904ff9c80da4940335108d6a3afe5ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636876373243926171&sdata=2E%2BlCGZ%2BMmp3MbOy0i7JZWSSF1S%2BmonuMeqhr8fmzJs%3D&reserved=0.

Submit student applications to: Emily Key (emily.key@asu.edu).Application deadline: Friday, April 12, 2019 @ 5:00 PM AZ-MST.

Opportunity 1: Pleasantville, NY or Corvallis, OR

The role of green infrastructure incentive programs in (in)equitably meeting urban stormwater challenges

Opportunity 2: Phoenix, AZ

Mitigating Extreme Heat as Tempe Densifies

Opportunity 3: Phoenix, AZ

How does the establishment of flow-control structures in an ephemeral desert wash influence surrounding vegetation?

Opportunity 4: Phoenix, AZ

Comparative Urban Futures for Flood Resilience

Opportunity 5: Miami, FL

Opportunities in Floodplain Management for Risk Reduction and Natural Systems Benefits

Opportunity 6: Miami, FL

Urban Wetland Restoration

Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Davis, Miranda L.

GBI is recruiting Ecological Monitoring Field Technicians to work with

agency staff, GBI staff, and a GBI Ecological Monitoring Field Lead. Each

Field Technician will participate in a field crew (one Lead and two

Technicians) to characterize vegetation using the terrestrial AIM protocol,

Describing/Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health (D/IIRH), the

Habitat Assessment Framework (HAF) protocol, and/or the Proper Functioning

Condition (PFC) protocol, for which training will be provided. The

particular protocols implemented will vary by location.

Duties include following established field protocols to conduct vegetation

sampling and field data collection on new and existing monitoring sites.

Field data will be used by resource specialists and land managers to inform

decisions regarding range management and other resource management issues

of the area. During periods of field work, camping will be required.

To learn more and apply please follow the link below:

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org%2Fcareers%2Fcareers.aspx%3Frf%3DECOLOG%26req%3D2018-RAP-074&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C4904ff9c80da4940335108d6a3afe5ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636876373243926171&sdata=hy4CMAfoCk92BTnWdXi42NrLKCGcwFjM%2FI10hDS92yo%3D&reserved=0

Have a great day,

—

Sage Bates

Recruitment and Compliance Coordinator

Great Basin Institute

16750 Mt. Rose Highway

Reno, NV 89511-8774

775-674-5489 (office)

The Great Basin Institute advances environmental research, education, and

service throughout the west. The institute promotes applied research and

ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships to

support national parks, forests, open spaces and public lands.

Smithsonian Coral Hypoxia Research

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Davis, Miranda L.

A paid summer internship is available at the Smithsonian Marine Station in

Fort Pierce, Florida to assist research on the effects of environmental

stress on reef-building corals. The intern will join a team of researchers

from the Smithsonian Marine Station and the University of Florida that

includes Drs. Maggie Johnson, Valerie Paul, and Andrew Altieri. The primary

task of the intern will be to assist with lab-based experiments in Fort

Pierce using experimental aquaria.

The ideal candidate will have a background in biology and/or marine

science, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be

willing to maintain and monitor experimental aquaria (including cleaning

tanks). This position is largely lab-based, with the potential for some

fieldwork in the Florida Keys. AAUS scuba certification and experience

conducting lab and field research are desirable. Learning objectives

include coral responses to global change stressors, coral husbandry,

seawater chemistry, and mesocosm maintenance and experimental design.

Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter expressing research

interests, future plans, and the names and contacts of 2-3 references to

Maggie Johnson at *johnsonmd4@si.edu *.

The timing of the internship is flexible, with a start date at the end of

spring/beginning of summer. The weekly stipend is $400 (does not include

housing).

*Please submit application materials to Maggie Johnson by April 1*.

*Contact Information:*

Dr. Maggie Johnson, Postdoctoral Fellow

Smithsonian Marine Station

701 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL

johnsonmd4@si.edu

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.maggiedjohnson.com&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C4904ff9c80da4940335108d6a3afe5ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636876373243936180&sdata=na93EDF1wgV1Neob%2BIkYxPnU%2BozOWOteoqrc22OdZ%2Bw%3D&reserved=0

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