The McBride Lab at Princeton University (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmcbridelab.princeton.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C06d3961bb57e44f4cf3208dd6157a25b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638773751200440895%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rO6L4RajATJ%2F2FxTAmxcF8HhWbtwtsISabi8QpgI09s%3D&reserved=0)
is looking for a lab technician to support research on mosquito behavior, genetics, and evolution starting in mid/late summer 2025. The technician will devote ~70% of their time to a specific research project and the remaining ~30% time to general maintenance and lab support. The technician will be welcomed as a full lab member, attending journal clubs and lab meetings and contributing to a dynamic and interactive lab atmosphere. This is an opportunity to become deeply involved in exciting research at the interface of evolution, genetics, and neuroscience and is well-suited for a recent college graduate looking for more experience/focus before graduate school.

Research project activities may include:

– Mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments
– Generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9
– Molecular biology studies including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning

Essential Qualifications:

The interested candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and previous experience in a research laboratory (beyond lab classes). Previous experience rearing insects, studying behavior, and/or carrying out molecular biology protocols in a research setting is strongly preferred. A demonstrated interest in evolution, neuroscience, genomics and/or behavior is also preferred. It is essential that candidates be highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate enthusiasm for working and communicating with others in a collaborative lab setting.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact Lindy McBride at csm7@princeton.edu with questions or email a cover letter/resume to apply.

Lindy McBride <csm7@princeton.edu>

UConn@COP Fellowship Program

The UConn@COP Fellowship is an immersive learning experience that sends a cohort of undergraduate and graduate students to the United Nations’ Conference of the Parties (COP) annual global Climate Change Conference. The event brings together diplomats, business executives, heads of government, university leaders, environmental activists, NGO’s and other delegates to discuss progress on addressing climate change. The conference provides students with access to world leaders and a unique inside look at the global effort to combat climate change and promote climate justice through policy and technological solutions.

This year, negotiations will take place in Belém, Brazil and our cohort will attend from November 15^th-22^nd. UConn and donors cover nearly all costs of the program for students.

• Details and application links can be found here. Applications are due by 11:59pm on April 23, 2025.

Feel free to share the following video in your classes if any of your students need convincing that applying to UConn@COP is worth the effort!

Sustainability Grant Opportunity Open for UConn Students!

The Office of Sustainability and the Institute of the Environment host a funding program to support student projects that enhance environmental sustainability and campus-wide engagement with sustainability issues at the University of Connecticut and in Connecticut communities through research, authentic community engagement, campus operations, or education. Projects must increase both environmental and social sustainability at UConn, and address one or more of UConn’s strategic sustainability goal areas (climate change, energy and buildings, waste, outreach and engagement, water resources, food and dining, purchasing, transportation, or grounds, open space and conservation areas) and one or more related social challenges (fostering inclusion of diverse perspectives, addressing systematic inequalities, environmental justice, social and health inequity, community development, etc). Project activities can occur at any of the UConn campuses and extend to Connecticut communities outside of the University campuses. Special consideration is given to interdisciplinary projects that advance equity and justice or incorporate the arts and humanities. Awards may be up to $10,000.

Application NOW OPEN

Applications Close: April 7 at 11:59pm

Decisions will be made by May 1, 2025. Faculty/Staff Mentors must have the ability to accept and manage awarded grant funds.

Projects must be complete by December 31, 2025.

Learn more and find application materials: https://sustainability.uconn.edu/environmental-social-sustainability-grants-program/

Summer 2025 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Opportunities at Hubbard Brook

Students will collaborate with research teams that include both undergraduate and graduate students while also developing and conducting their own independent research projects. Many REU students extend their research by pursuing independent studies or senior honors theses at their home institutions, with some even publishing their findings in major scientific journals. Additionally, weekly presentations by mentors and other scientists provide students with a broad exposure to the full spectrum of ecosystem research at Hubbard Brook.

The program runs from late May to mid-August. Students receive a $5500 stipend for the 10-week program, as well as free housing. Limited funding is available for research supplies and travel expenses. Food costs are paid by the participants. Students live at Hubbard Brook Research Foundation’s researcher housing adjacent to the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, among a community of summer field students and technicians. All residents are expected to share and cooperate with cleaning, cooking, and related chores.

Applicants should send the following to the mentor in the field they are interested in: a letter explaining why a summer research project interests you and how it fits into your broader plans, your resume and email contact for two references (they do not need to submit letters).

We are currently recruiting for students for the following topics:

Lepidoptera community: This project aims to understand more about Lepidoptera (moths and caterpillars) community that are the most important herbivores in northern hardwood forests and the most important link from plant production to birds and bats. We will work with the student to develop a project that may include elements such as building a photographic library of the moths and caterpillars of Hubbard Brook, collecting Lepidoptera samples using various field methods, developing AI-assisted methods for identifying and enumerating moths, and other research avenues as determined by the student and mentors. Because the Lepidoptera work is closely linked to bird and bat research, the student will learn and participate in long-term bird research including nest searching, territory mapping, and counting food availability and participate in bat research.

In your application, please include: a letter explaining why a summer research project interests you and how it fits into your broader plans, your resume and email contact for two references (they do not need to submit letters).

If interested in the position, please send your application to Dr. Matt Ayres (Dartmouth College: matthew.p.ayres@dartmouth.edu) and Miranda Zammarelli (Dartmouth College: miranda.zammarelli.gr@dartmouth.edu). Application Deadline: March 2, 2025.

Hubbard Brook Black-throated Blue Warbler REU Position 2025: The REU student will participate in the long-term monitoring of the Black-throated Blue Warblers at Hubbard Brook, and will investigate how these birds monitor their social environment using vocal cues. We will work with the student to build a project that may include gathering acoustic data using passive and active recording techniques in the field, annotating song recordings, and using machine learning algorithms to identify individual singers. This student will work closely with other members of the Black-throated Blue Warbler crew, and will learn and participate in ongoing long-term ecological research including color band resighting, behavioral observations, nest searching, and territory mapping.

Complete applications should include 1) a letter explaining why a summer research project interests you and how it fits into your broader plans, and 2) a resume/ CV with email contact for two references (they do not need to submit letters).

If interested, please send your application to Dr. Mike Webster (Cornell University, msw244@cornell.edu) and Bridget Tweedie (Cornell University, brt43@cornell.edu). Applications are due by Friday, March 14th.

THIS WEEK’S OCEAN JOBS LIST

Highlights

1. Commercial Manager – US East, Marine Stewardship Council, Washington, DC (Hybrid)

2. Executive Assistant to the Regional Director, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Suva, Fiji

3. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Marine Geologist (Sea Floor Sediments), Oregon State University (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences), Corvallis, OR

4. Principal Associate – U.S. Conservation, Pacific Campaigns, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Portland, OR

New Jobs

1. School Programs Coordinator, Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), Laguna Beach, CA

2. Marine Science Education Instructor, Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC), Orange County, CA

3. Program Manager, World Ocean School, Boston, MA (with frequent work in the USVI)

4. Business & Operations Support, West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA), TBD

5. Communications Contractor, Sharks Pacific, Remote

6. Finance Business Analyst Manager, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Scotland, United Kingdom

7. Senior PDRA Marine Social Science, Scottish Association For Marine Science, Scotland, United Kingdom

8. Data Scientist, Aquabyte, Pittsburgh, PA

9. Marine Mammal Ecophysiology Researcher, University of California, Santa Cruz County, CA

10. Staff Biologist – Coral Health and Disease, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

11. SOEST Postdoctoral Researcher (Coral Reefs Ecology), Research Corp University Hi, Oahu, HI

12. Responsable de la restauration de mangrove, West Africa Blue, Conakry, Conakry Region

13. Marine Research Assistant II, University of Rhode Island, South Kingstown, RI

14. Marine Biologist, A.I.S., Inc. (AIS), Anchorage, AK

15. Term Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, Juneau, AK

16. Research Assistant, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK

17. Senior Associate Director of Development, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA

18. Senior Illegal Fishing & Transparency Analyst, Oceana, Washington, DC

19. Digital Engagement and Marketing Manager, Oceana, Halifax, Canada

20. Principle Investigator, Marine Environmental ‘Omics, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Moss Landing, CA

21. Part-Time Aquarium Educator, Save The Bay, Newport, RI

22. Postdoctoral Fellow – Marine Sediment Science, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

23. Postdoctoral Fellow – Marine Biomedical Research, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

24. AP MEL Specialist, Coral Triangle Equitable Environmental Stewardship, The Nature Conservancy, Asia Pacific

25. Large Scale Fisheries Pacific Manager, The Nature Conservancy, Micronesia Region (Remote)

26. Santa Cruz Island Preserve Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy, Ventura, CA

27. Fisheries Technician I-Fort Bragg Area Ocean Salmon Port Sampler, Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Fort Bragg, CA

28. PADI Divemaster Field Assistant, GVI, Dawasamu , Fiji

29. Assistant/Associate Director of Development Events, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Woods Hole, MA(Hybrid)

30. Scientist in Observational Physical Oceanography, GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Kiel, Germany

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

1. 2025 Delaware Community Engaged Internship: Connecting nature and science in urban Delaware, Delaware Sea Grant (DESG), Lewes, DE

2. 2025 Delaware Sea Grant (DESG) Extension, Education, and Research Internship (EERI), Delaware Sea Grant (DESG), Lewes, DE

3. Animal Training – Dolphin Coast Intern – Summer 2025, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA

4. Animal Training Intern (Mammals and Birds) – Summer 2025, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, GA

5. Carbon Flux Illustration Intern, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), Moss Landing, CA

6. Internship – Environmental Education: Marine Science, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Dauphin Island, AL

7. Intern – Board and Executive Affairs, WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia

8. Ocean Advocate Internship, Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN), Olema, CA (Remote)

9. CEI Research Internship, Cape Eleuthera Institute, Eleuthera Bahamas

10. Paid Marine Mammal Education & Research Internship, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Barnstable, MA

The American Museum of Natural History will host the 13th edition of Field Herpetology of the Southwest from 3-11 August 2025.  This 9-day program will take place at the Southwest Research Station, near Portal, Arizona.  The course is structured to introduce participants to the outstanding diversity of amphibians and reptiles of the Chiricahua (AZ) and Peloncillo (NM) Mountain ranges, as well as the desert ecosystems of the southwest U.S.  Labs and lectures focus on life-history and ecology of the herpetofauna in the region, with 50% of the program activities occurring in high- or low-elevation field sites.  Further information is available at this URL:

https://www.amnh.org/research/southwestern-research-station/courses

A minimum of one college-level course in the biological sciences is required to participate in this program.  The course fee of $1520 covers all meals, housing, and transportation during the program (participants are responsible for getting themselves to/from the field station).  Questions or requests for a course application should be directed to swrs@amnh.org

ONLINE COURSE: Introduction to the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:03 EST)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Join us for this highly interactive course that explores the philosophy, core principles, and systematic steps of the Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation (Conservation Standards). This live course is built on experiential learning through professionally facilitated, hands-on application in teams. We will work together on real-world case studies provided by fellow students to identify key and desired conservation and human well-being outcomes, develop ecological models, construct situation diagrams, incorporate empirical data, integrate monitoring and adaptive management, and develop effective action plans for our changing world. These skills will not only improve your impact as a conservation practitioner and planner, but also provide invaluable tools for developing grant applications, evaluating project plans, communicating with funders, and integrating stakeholders.

DATES

– Course opens April 7th and closes June 29th

– Live meetings: Wednesdays at 12:30-3:30 ET (April 9 – May 21)

PRICE

Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th; SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/open-standards

Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

ONLINE COURSE: Writing about Research for Impact & Influence by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:14 EST)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Effective science communication has long held the power to reshape our world by driving changes in policy and public opinion. As society struggles with pandemic effects, anthropogenic climate change, and dwindling biodiversity, there is an acute need for scientist–communicators who can effectively convey the spectacular power of research to address these obstacles. In this course, early-career researchers will learn skills for high-impact, immediate engagement with readers, including decision-makers, colleagues, and members of the lay public. Unlike traditional writing courses, this course is focused on capturing audience attention in concrete ways that compel action, using common professional formats such as op-eds, memoranda, press releases, one-pagers, and blog entries. The workshop-driven program also includes instruction on publishing mechanics, covering topics such as pitching your work to editors, establishing an online presence, and achieving proficiency with graphic design fundamentals.

DATES:

– Course opens April 1st and closes June 22nd
– Live instruction: Thursdays, April 3rd – May 8th

PRICE:

Starts at $425 students / $525 professionals (early bird ends March 9th; SAVE $75)

LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE:

https://www.centerforwildlifestudies.org/courses/p/writing-research-impact

Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

ONLINE COURSE: Behavior Change for Sustainable Impact by CWS Admin (25 Feb 2025 21:25 EST)
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SAVE $75! (use CWS75 at checkout)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to transform the way you approach environmental conservation? In this course, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice, mastering the art and science of effecting behavior change to achieve conservation outcomes.

YOU’LL LEARN TO:
– Strategize: Develop focused behavior change strategies driven by data.
– Market Effectively: Utilize social marketing techniques to promote best practices.
– Understand Your Audience: Analyze target demographics and behavior change stages for more impactful initiatives.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
– Engaging Pre-recorded Lectures: Bring concepts to life with visual and practical examples.
– Interactive Discussions: Share insights and exchange ideas with peers.
– Hands-On Exercises: Translate theory into practice with engaging activities.
– Reflective Practices: Deepen your understanding through group reflections.
– Real-World Case Studies: Draw inspiration from successful conservation stories.

WHY REGISTER?
Equip yourself with the essential skills to drive lasting change and make a significant impact within your conservation projects and communities. Be the catalyst for positive environmental impact!

DATES:

Learn at your own pace with instructor support March 3rd to May 25th

PRICES:
Begins at $500 students / $600 professionals

Center for Wildlife Studies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose global mission is to provide accessible environmental education and promote wildlife conservation through science.

Live Online course: Introduction to Python, April, 2025 by Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno (26 Feb 2025 07:42 EST)
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Dear colleagues,

Registration is open for the Online course “Introduction to Python”

Dates and schedule: Online live sessions on April 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, and 16th, 2025; from 13:00 to 16:30 (Madrid time zone).

Complete information and registrations: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/statistics-and-bioinformatics/introduction-to-python-for-biology/ or writing to courses@transmittingscience.com

Course Overview:

Python is a user-friendly and powerful programming language commonly used in scientific computing, from simple scripting to large projects. This workshop will provide hands-on practice in a biological context for beginners, with very limited prior programming experience. This course is designed to be very applied, and we will explore Python tools of immediate help to the working scientist.

After completing this course, participants will be able to apply Python programming automation to their own research problems and should be equipped to continue their own Python learning. While this course will focus on data analysis using Python, participants will gain language-agnostic principles of programming, like automation with loops and encapsulation with functions, that will serve as best practices for their scientific computing.

With best regards

Sole

You can see the full list of Transmitting Science upcoming courses here: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/

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Soledad De Esteban-Trivigno, PhD

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Transmitting Science

www.transmittingscience.com

Twitter @SoleDeEsteban

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Cole Ecological, Inc., based in Greenfield, MA, is seeking to hire a biological technician. This person will work in our Greenfield, MA office, but occasional local or regional travel for field work may be required. The primary responsibilities of this position will be as follows:

Process (subsample and sort) macroinvertebrate samples collected from across the northeastern United States.

Enter data into Excel and Access

Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies

Assist with quality assurance/quality control activities

Seasonal (summertime) field collection of macroinvertebrate samples, physical habitat data, instantaneous water quality measurements from wadeable rivers and streams.

This will be a part-time (20-30 hours/week), permanent position, depending on available workload and performance. Work schedule can be flexible as deadlines and performance allow.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences

Ability to work both with others and independently

Experience with data entry (Excel)

Experience or interest in aquatic ecology, macroinvertebrate ecology and taxonomy, aquatic sciences

Experience processing macroinvertebrate samples is desired, but not required (extensive training will be provided, irrespective of experience level)

Pay:

This is a part-time, permanent position. Pay is hourly, starting at $18-22/hour, depending on experience and with opportunities for performance-based raises.

To apply:

Please send a resume, letter of interest, and two professional or academic references to mikebcole@comcast.net.

Michael B. Cole, Ph.D.

President & Senior Aquatic Scientist

Cole Ecological, Inc.

15 Bank Row, Suite B

Greenfield, MA 01301

Employer: University of Idaho in partnership with U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station

Wage: $15.00-$18.00 / hour (depending on experience)

Duration: Full-time; May 28 – August 20th, 2025

Work Schedule: (8) days on; (6) days off – workdays will be 10-hour shifts

Location: Remote locations across northern and central Idaho. Traveling and camping are required. Shared housing will be available at the USFS Priest River Research Station nearest Priest River, Idaho.

Job description: The selected candidate will be working for the University of Idaho in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Research Station. This project is funded by the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Health Protection (FHP) to survey and monitor the health of whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) and the spread/severity of white pine blister rust (caused by the fungal pathogen Cronartium ribicola). The selected candidate will be working in a team of 2-3 trained professionals surveying whitebark pine and whitebark pine habitat.

Basic duties include:

Hiking long distances (5-10 miles per day) in remote, rugged, mountainous terrain Carrying a backpack of up to 30lbs for duration of workdayCamping for up to 8 days at a time – camping gear will be provided upon requestNavigating to remote sites via 4WD vehicle and/or on-foot using GPS equipment – training and GPS equipment will be providedPerforming large and small tree surveys using a standard common stand exam protocol – training and survey equipment will be providedPerforming blister rust severity assessments – training and survey equipment will be providedHelping team with other various measurements including (but not limited to) botanical surveys, mountain pine beetle assessment, hemispherical photography – training and survey equipment will be providedDriving 4WD vehicles for long-distances on rough, uneven terrainOther tasks may be required to aid on-going research projects at the research station.See Priest River Experimental Forest’s webpage for more information: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ac01225230ea4a5facf11164e81b8a9d

Candidate Requirements:

Must be eligible to work in the United States at time of hire Must be 18 years or older at time of hireInterested in forest health and conservationExperience in backcountry settings is preferred Ability to camp in remote areas for up to 8 consecutive daysHike up to 10 miles per day off-trail on rugged, uneven, mountainous terrainCarry pack of up to 30lbs for duration of workday Ability to follow protocol instructions precisely and accuratelyMust be willing to work effectively within a teamWillingness to uphold a good attitude, especially under irritable or stressful circumstancesValid state driver’s license Ability to safely drive 4WD vehicles in rugged terrain

If interested, please fill out this google form https://forms.gle/DZVJzhMEgQXmm82g7  and contact Nicole Mutchler by email at nmutchler@uidaho.edu with a short introduction of yourself, your interest in the position, resume, and (3) professional references by March 15th, 2025.

The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, with funding from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, anticipates openings for students in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the summer of 2025. Students will work with research teams involving other undergraduate and graduate students. Students also develop and conduct an independent research project. Many REU students continue their work as an independent study or senior honors thesis at their home institution. Some have even published in major scientific journals. In addition, through weekly presentations given by the mentors and other scientists, students are also exposed to a full spectrum of ecosystem research at Hubbard Brook. The program runs from late May to mid-August. Students receive a stipend of $5500 for the 10-week program, as well as housing. Limited funding is available for research supplies and travel expenses. Students live at Hubbard Brook Research Foundation’s researcher housing adjacent to the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, among a community of summer field students and technicians. All residents are expected to share and cooperate with cleaning, cooking, and related chores.

Lepidoptera community: This project aims to understand more about Lepidoptera (moths and caterpillars) community that are the most important herbivores in northern hardwood forests and the most important link from plant production to birds and bats. We will work with the student to develop a project that may include elements such as building a photographic library of the moths and caterpillars of Hubbard Brook, collecting Lepidoptera samples using various field methods, developing AI-assisted methods for identifying and enumerating moths, and other research avenues as determined by the student and mentors. Because the Lepidoptera work is closely linked to bird and bat research, the student will learn and participate in long-term bird research including nest searching, territory mapping, and counting food availability and participate in bat research.

In your application, please include: a letter explaining why a summer research project interests you and how it fits into your broader plans, your resume and email contact for two references (they do not need to submit letters). Applications are due by March 2.

If interested in the position, please send your application to Dr. Matt Ayres (Dartmouth College: matthew.p.ayres@dartmouth.edu) and Miranda Zammarelli (Dartmouth College: miranda.zammarelli.gr@dartmouth.edu).