Full time technician – Archbold Biological Station’s Buck Island Ranch, Florida

Project Technician
Starting Date: September 15 – 30, 2022; Application Due: August 10, 2022
Position: Full-time research technician. 12-month appointment renewed annually based on performance. Competitive salary with full benefits.
Offered by: Texas A&M, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Archbold Biological Station

Where: Archbold Biological Station’s Buck Island Ranch (Lake Placid, FL)

Research field: Environmental sustainability, bioenergy, biogeosciences.

DESCRIPTION
Archbold Biological Station’s Buck Island Ranch (BIR), Texas A&M (TAMU) and the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), seeks a full-time technician to work in a collaborative effort integrated within the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI), a $115 million initiative by the US Department of Energy for the development of a sustainable bioenergy industry.
The research will be conducted at BIR, a biological station that operates as full-scale working cattle ranch providing a unique platform for long-term agro-ecology research. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas (TAMU), in collaboration with Drs. Evan H DeLucia (UIUC), Elena Blanc-Betes (UIUC) and Elizabeth Boughton (BIR).
The project investigates the environmental sustainability of sugarcane for biofuel production. Key objectives are to: (1) Characterize the impact of sugarcane cultivation on the regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs; CO2, CH4 and N2O) compared to managed grazed pasture; (2) Quantify the efficiency at which sugarcane and pastures use water resources; and, (3) explore the impact of sugarcane cultivation on nitrogen and phosphorus losses versus pasture.

The position
This is a non-tenured, full time, 12-month position, and can be renewed annually for an additional two years, contingent on progress, and the availability of funds. Duties may change as contract or grant turnover occurs. Competitive salary with full benefits.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn basic biogeochemistry skills and gain experience in a wide range of research techniques and equipment, both in the field and in the laboratory, and data compilation, processing and analysis depending on experience. Field work includes assisting with the maintenance of eddy covariance towers—a state of the art method for high frequency monitoring of ecosystem greenhouse gas exchange—,direct measurements of soil CO2 and non-CO2 trace gas emissions, and soil, water and biomass (plant) samplings. In the lab, the technician will aid with soil, water and biomass sample processing, and preparing and maintaining field equipment and supplies. The successful candidate will train and supervise research interns that assist with field and lab work.

Required qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or related field; basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel).

Preferred qualifications
Research experience in the field and in the laboratory related to biogeochemistry (e.g., trace gas flux measurements, soil and water sampling, gas chromatography, eddy covariance); experience working on farms and with farmers; experience working in subtropical and tropical sugarcane plantations and rangeland. Demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting environmental monitoring equipment is desired.

The station

The position is located at BIR, a 10,500-acre cattle ranch near Lake Placid, FL, with shared housing available on site. Here are two documentaries about Archbold’s Buck Island Ranch: COWBOYS and SCIENTISTS, and The Science of a Florida Ranch.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send
1) a letter of application,
2) a resume or CV with relevant coursework and experience, and
3) names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses for three references

To: Dr. Nuria Gomez-Casanovas at nuri.gomez-casanovas@ag.tamu.edu.

Application deadline is August 10, 2022. The position will remain opened until filled. Contact Dr. Gomez-Casanovas via e-mail for more information. 

Due to Covid-19, we require any new resident staff and interns to be fully vaccinated. These rules will be updated as Covid conditions change.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

One week left to apply for Fall 2022 U.S. Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Program

Applications for the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Program are now open for the 2022 Fall Term. Applications are due May 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET.

Apply online at our website here.

Are you an undergraduate student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math?

Do you want to develop and hone your research skills at a national laboratory while learning from some of our nation’s best scientists and engineers?

Then the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program is for you.  As a SULI participant, you’ll gain valuable hands-on research experience and build your professional network while collaborating on an exciting project under the guidance of a mentor.  You will also have opportunities to present your research to your mentors and peers, join in social activities, and engage in a variety of professional development activities to enhance your career skills.

The SULI program is sponsored and managed by the Department of Energy (DOE) / Office of Science’s Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) program in collaboration with 17 DOE national laboratories and facilities across the U.S.

Benefits
–    $650/week stipend
–    Housing accommodations or housing allowance
–    Round-trip travel reimbursement

Eligibility
–    Must be a full-time undergraduate student or recent graduate of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program at an accredited institution
–    Must have completed at least one semester as a matriculated undergraduate at the time of application
–    Must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
–    Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the internship
–    Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident at the time of application
–    Must possess medical insurance during the internship
–    Students may participate in SULI twice and apply a maximum of four times

Locations:
Ames, Iowa
Lemont, Illinois
Upton, NY
Batavia, IL
San Diego, CA
Idaho Falls, IA
Los Alamos, NM
Berkeley, CA
Livermore, CA
Los Alamos, NM
Golden, CO
Oak Ridge, TN
Princeton, NJ
Richland, WA
Albuquerque, NM
Jackson, SC
Menlo Park, CA
Newport News, VA

Short Term Forestry Field Position at the University of Nevada, Reno

Position Description: Dr. Erin Hanan and Dr. Jonathan Greenberg are looking for someone with montane forestry experience to assist in a project doing terrestrial laser scanning (“TLS”) of the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains during the period of June to mid/late August, with a potential to extend the time later into the Fall.  The goal of the project is to provide three-dimensional ladder fuel information for modeling purposes.  Most of the work will be in assisting the TLS and fuels teams, and requires moving
relatively bulky equipment into forest plots, so the ability to carry > 50 lbs is suggested (backpacking experience is ideal). Folks working on this project will get trained in how to set up and use a terrestrial laser scanner (a relatively rare opportunity), as well as learn forest fuels measurements.  The project is a collaboration between the Fire & Dryland Ecosystems Lab run by Dr. Erin Hanan and the Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing (GEARS) lab run by Dr. Jonathan Greenberg. This project
is funded by the CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant.  Technicians will be based out of Reno but will be doing overnights at the more distant plots. Position covers lodging and per diem while in the field.

Preferred qualifications:
– Experience working in montane forests
– Experience with forest mensuration
– First aid/CPR
– Off road driving
– Ability to carry at least 50 lbs

To apply: please send an email to Dr. Jonathan Greenberg (jgreenberg@unr.edu) with: 

– A brief introduction
– Your CV or resume
– Contact information for three professional references.  

Applications submitted before June 1 will be given full consideration.

For more information, see the Fire & Dryland Ecosystems Lab page, or the GEARS Lab page.

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GMUG Veteran Fire Crew (Salida, CO)

The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC), with the partnership of the US Forest Service (USFS), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites you to join the Veterans Conservation Corps for an on-the-job training experience in forestry, conservation, and fuels management. Our program seeks physically capable military Veterans between the ages of 21 – 35 who are willing to operate out of Salida, Colorado, for the duration of the term of service. The program is designed to provide recent era Veterans with the technical skill and physical ability for service in wildland firefighting and natural resource management careers. 

Women’s + Chainsaw Crew (Salida, CO)

The term “Women’s +” aims to be inclusive of trans, non-binary, and genderfluid individuals, and cis women. This crew will begin their service going through chainsaw training and earning industry recognized certifications, and then putting those skills to work throughout the season with continued support and growth from crew leaders and staff. Projects include hazardous fuels reduction, corridor clearing, habitat restoration and fencing, re-vegetation and local environmental service projects. Summer only or long term (May-October) available. 

General Chainsaw Crew (Durango, CO)

Whether reducing hazardous fuels on the San Juan National Forest or removing invasive trees along the Animas River in Durango, our chainsaws crews spend their season showing up where their skills are needed throughout the region! Summer only or long term (May-November) available. 

Summer Crew Members (Durango and Salida, CO)

Perfect for college students or those new to this work, our Summer Crews provide a great short-term opportunity to learn many of the skills valued in the field of conservation! Projects include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation and local environmental service projects. 

Santa Fe Strike Team (Durango, CO)

The Santa Fe National Forest in the Southwestern Region has 1.5 million acres of mountains, valleys and mesas with recreational and cultural experiences branching out in all directions – ruins and petroglyphs from ancient Indigenous civilizations and incredible scenic features through colorful volcanic formations, deep river gorges, and beautiful pine, fir, spruce and aspen forests. This crew is a smaller crew, 1 leader and 2 members, who will work on a variety of projects throughout the forest. Crews will work at developed recreation sites and dispersed recreation areas, perform light to moderate construction including signs, kiosks, deck repair work, roofing, etc., assist in the implementation of recreation, operation, and maintenance tasks, and complete trail projects on non-motorized trails.


Please visit our careers page to submit your application! Be sure to rank your position preferences and include your dates of availability when asked.

If you have questions or need help with your application, please contact ttaylor@conservationlegacy.org or ltomassini@conservationlegacy.org

Research Assistant – Arctic Eddy Covariance Flux

SUMMARY:
We seek a Research Assistant to contribute to the establishment of a new Arctic carbon monitoring network, which will include the establishment of new eddy covariance monitoring sites across the Arctic-boreal region and coordination and support for existing flux sites. The Research Assistant will work closely with collaborators and Woodwell scientists to develop the monitoring network, including establishing new flux sites, maintaining new and existing sites, and downloading quality checking and analyzing data. This position is part of a larger project to monitor and forecast Arctic-boreal carbon fluxes. The successful candidate will work within a highly collaborative environment and be supported by a strong project team including process modelers, remote sensing experts, field scientists, a project manager, and communications and policy experts.

Responsibilities:

– Work closely with Project Scientists and collaborators to establish new eddy covariance flux sites and provide support for existing sites as needed to ensure data continuity and coverage
– Travel internationally to establish and maintain eddy covariance flux sites for several 2-3 week-long trips per year
– Assist with collection, processing, quality checking, and archiving of eddy covariance flux data
– Assist with purchasing, construction, installation, and maintenance of eddy covariance and other micrometeorological instruments
– Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation to maximize data quality and coverage
– Assist with data analysis
– Coordinate with research personnel, including PIs, station managers, technicians, and research assistants

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biogeochemistry, Earth System Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
– Experience working with and troubleshooting scientific or technical equipment
– Competence with scientific computer software and basic data analysis, experience with R statistical language a plus
– Experience setting up and maintaining eddy covariance instrumentation, and collecting, processing, and synthesizing eddy-covariance flux data a plus
– Experience with remote power systems (solar, wind, etc.) a plus
– Knowledge of Arctic carbon cycling, Arctic ecology, and/or climate change research a plus, but not required
– Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
– Valid U.S. driver’s license
– Excellent organization and documentation skills

Application review will be ongoing.

Desired Start Date: Start date is flexible, summer 2022.

Classification and Compensation: This is a fixed-term, salaried, exempt position. The salary range is $46,000 – $60,000 depending on experience. This is a one-year fixed-term appointment, from June 13, 2022, through September 15, 2023, with the possibility to extend based on funding and performance. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and values a healthy work life balance.

Location: Based in Falmouth, Massachusetts with international field work.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references as a single PDF to our careers portal. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please type “Research Assistant – Arctic Eddy Covariance Flux” on all correspondence.

Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, Woodwell Climate Research Center is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 80+ staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work.

Woodwell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Woodwell
WE NEED ALL VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) understands that the climate crisis, from causes to consequences, is inextricably linked with persistent social injustice. Effectively addressing either requires addressing both. The climate crisis demands that we bring to bear all the knowledge, expertise, innovation, and creativity that we can collectively muster, and those who have been marginalized and disproportionately impacted must be heard.

The work Woodwell does—the questions we ask, the ways we seek answers, and the strategies we put forward—is stronger when shaped by a diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to welcome, respect, and amplify differing voices. We value individuals as they are, with all their differences in race, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, and mental and physical abilities.

Woodwell acknowledges that our organization, and the scientific community more broadly, have a long way to go in living up to these ideals. We approach the work of improving our organization with the same ambition and commitment to systemic change that we bring to addressing climate change.

We will inevitably make mistakes, but we will continue to listen, learn, and do this critical work. We understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment from each and every one of us. We are actively engaged in building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture within our organization, and in fostering greater diversity in climate science.

Subject: Job Announcement – Riparian Botanist Positions (Idaho Falls ID; Cody WY)

The University of Montana’s Ecological Mapping, Monitoring, and Analysis group (EMMA) is currently recruiting RIPARIAN BOTANISTS to assist in implementing the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy, targeted at collecting standardized data on streams and riparian areas across BLM Districts in the western U.S. The riparian botanist will be part of a 3-person crew, consisting of a monitoring lead and aquatic technician. The riparian botanist’s responsibility is to collect vegetation composition data along streams according to the BLM’s Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol. Successful applicants will be trained in data collection methods by BLM and University of Montana ecologists. Botanists should expect to encounter a wide diversity of species and to gain experience in several different biophysical environments.

All positions are field-based and require primitive camping in isolated regions. Crews will typically work eight 10-hour days in a row, from Tuesday to Tuesday, followed by six-days off. We expect staff to commit to the entire field season and to contribute to maintaining a safe, productive and enjoyable work environment.

LOCATIONS AND START DATES
Work will focus on wadeable streams and rivers in Idaho Falls, Idaho and Cody, Wyoming.

Cody WY:
Start- May 16th at the training in Rawlins WY. After training, the crew will work in the Cody WY district
End – All projects end with the completion of the sampling points in the design. This is expected to be mid to late September

Idaho Falls ID:
Start: June 6th at the training in Clyde ID. After training, the crew will work in the Salmon/Challis district.
End – All projects end with the completion of the sampling points in the design. This is expected to be mid to late September

COMPENSATION
$17-19 an hour DOE; All positions include a tax-free, $30.50 per diem for each field day ($244/hitch); Position is full time, 1.0 FTE, temporary (< 4 months)


QUALIFICATIONS 

• Collect data on riparian vegetation along wadeable stream reaches according to portions of the Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol (https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/TR_1737-23.pdf). 
• Key riparian vascular plants found in eighty 0.5m plots to species while in the field. However, the protocol only requires identification of species with >10% cover in a 0.5m plot, so botanists without wide experience in the West or in riparian environments are encouraged to apply. 
• Collect voucher specimens and track all unknown plant species encountered during the field season. 
• Enter data into excel spreadsheets using an iPad in the field. Manage and self-QC all data. 
• Coursework in botany, ecology, wetland science, natural resources management, or a related field. A completed B.S. degree preferred. 
• Field experience collecting vegetation data. 
• Ability to identify riparian graminoids, forbs, shrubs and trees to species using dichotomous keys. 
• Experience following established field protocols to conduct sampling and field data collection. 
• Experience with data entry and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  
   
• Demonstrated ability to work productively as part of a team to accomplish mutual goals and to work independently as required. 
• High degree of comfort wading in all types of streams which can feature fast-flowing water, slick rocks, unstable large woody debris, and other obstacles. 
• Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field. 
• Willingness and ability to stay positive while working irregular hours in harsh environments and challenging weather, and to carry gear upwards of 50 lbs over uneven terrain. 
• Valid driver’s license. Experience driving 4×4 vehicles on rough roads preferred. 

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following application materials to Andrew Britton at andrew.britton@mso.umt.edu Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. If possible, please combine all application materials into 1 document (.pdf preferred) 

1. Letter of Interest addressing the stated required skills for the position 
2. Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience 
3. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references 

Answers to Supplemental Questions: 

• What is your preferred Base Location? 
• Have you applied for any other positions with the Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West? 

Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician – University of Michigan, CIGLR (Ann Arbor, MI)

*Job Opening: Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician*
*Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research*
*School for Environment and Sustainability*
*University of Michigan *

*Summary*
We are seeking an Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician to join our
research team and work on aquatic ecology and harmful algal blooms (HABs)
in the Great Lakes. The Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Technician will assist
principal investigators and staff in performing laboratory analyses and
field sampling at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s
Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL). Tasks assigned to the
candidate will include processing water and plankton samples, quantifying
biological and chemical parameters, sampling aboard research cruises, and
assisting with data analysis.

*Required qualifications*

   – A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field
   – Experience analyzing water quality samples in a laboratory setting
   – Experience conducting field-intensive research

*Desired qualifications*

   – Research experience with phytoplankton and/or harmful algae
   – Two or more years of experience working in a research laboratory
   related to water quality
   – Demonstrated experience with sensitive molecular analyses and sterile
   technique
   – Experience working aboard vessels on large bodies of water under
   various weather conditions

*For more information and to apply, visit this link: click here. *

The application deadline is May 14, 2022

Subject: Research associate position: climate and marine fisheries (Portland, ME)

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (Portland, ME) is hiring a
quantitative research associate who will support statistical analyses and
ecological modeling for a variety of projects focused on Northeast US
marine fish populations and fisheries in the context of climate and
ecosystem change.  Full details are available at this link: click here.  Applications are
being accepted through May 9.

HIRING: Seeds of Success Carlsbad Crew Leader (New Mexico)

To apply, follow this link: click here.

Position Title: Crew Leader (Botany Emphasis).

Position Type: Full-time, temporary, 31 weeks

Location: Based in Carlsbad, NM with travel within the state expected.

Salary: $765/week + hitch/training budget

Benefits: Paid training; health benefits; Grocery budget while camping in the field.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a non-competitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency.

Program Dates: (Anticipated) May 16, 2022 – December 16, 2022


Position Overview:

The crew leader will supervise two crew members for a Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Seeds of Success (SOS) team, operated by Conservation Corps New Mexico. The crew will be based out of the BLM Carlsbad field office. The crew will collect seeds from native species in remote areas on BLM Land and on occasion State, Private, and Public Lands across NM, following SOS protocols.. The crew will collaborate with regional crews to make seed collections. The crew leader will be trained in planning techniques for a successful field season. Subsequently, the crew leader will help train the crew members and will contribute to a regional seed collection training. Crews will be required to drive to different areas throughout New Mexico, camp overnight, potentially hike several miles a day, and return to the office for equipment and data management. This position requires significant driving relative to other types of field work. Crew leaders must be prepared for long days driving and scouting from a truck. Safety is a pre-requisite, particularly where industry development (energy extraction, e.g. Natural gas) is occurring and during hunting season, and will guide how fieldwork is conducted. The crew leader will be responsible for adhering to check-out/check-in procedures and communications via cell phone or SPOT device to ensure crew safety.


Crew Leader Responsibilities:

Supports and manages the field crew’s safety and wellbeing, consistently exercising discretion and judgment. Plans and carries out seed collection efforts, following Seeds of Success (SOS) protocols, throughout New Mexico to support Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conservation strategies. Coordinates field logistics, scheduling, crew tasks, and management of the crew’s equipment. Is the primary contact between the crew, the CCNM supervisor, and BLM staff; effectively coordinates with BLM Staff to complete seed collection of priority species throughout New Mexico. Completes necessary administrative paperwork. Before, during, and after field data collection, the leader is responsible for the organization and quality control of all data collected, including analyzing and interpreting data. The crew leader will be required to write reports to present to various BLM offices and stakeholders. The crew leader should be passionate about sound science principles, be an advocate for the botany program at the BLM, and have a willingness to learn about the importance of native plant materials development in land management within the BLM. The crew leader must consistently exercise discretion and judgement.

This is a full-time, temporary position that requires overnight camping and non-traditional work hours inclusive of weekend and evening hours.