The Steneck Lab   at the
University of Maine is looking for several summer interns interested in
lobster biology and ecology.  Successful candidates will assist in a
multifaceted study of the American lobster along the coast of Maine.  The
project involves a mix of field work, laboratory experiments, and data
processing.  Field work will include scuba diving (for certified scuba
divers), small boat operations, underwater video surveys with a tethered
remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sonar seafloor mapping equipment.  Lab
experiments will be focused on lobster behavior of both larvae and
juvenile/adults. Interns will analyze data from this and past years and will
work with Maine’s Department of Marine Resources to build our lobster
biology database.

Special preference will be given to students who are AAUS certified scuba
divers however that qualification is not required for this internship.
Experience with cold water diving, small boat operations, and/or data
analysis in programs such as Excel, R, or ArcGIS/QGIS will also be viewed
favorably

The research will be based at the Darling Marine Center (the coastal marine
laboratory for the University of Maine) and the position will run from June
through August. The internship includes a stipend ($12/hr).  We hope
dormitory housing will be available at the DMC if possible, within COVID
guidelines, otherwise alternative arrangements will be made.

Link to posting on Darling Marine Center website:  Darling Marine Center website

To apply send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Steneck’s graduate student,
Robert Jarrett (robert.jarrett@maine.edu
). Application review and selection will occur during March of 2021. 

Call for Applications:

NSF REU Site at the University of Vermont and Sterling College

We are now accepting applications for a Summer 2021 NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program based at the University of Vermont and Sterling College. This REU will provide eight American undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds an opportunity to conduct interdisciplinary research on the ecological, economic and cultural roles of on-farm crop diversity in rural Vermont and rural Uganda.

Under the eight-week summer REU program students will receive training at the University of Vermont (UVM) in rural development theory, social survey research methods, spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and written and oral communication. Working remotely with partners in Uganda students will collect and analyze original farm, household and spatial data from smallholder farms and surrounding communities, and work closely with faculty mentors to prepare presentations and manuscripts on links between crop diversity and livelihood outcomes.

Completed applications including 2 letters of recommendation can be submitted online via submit online.

Review of applications will begin on February 28th and continue until filled. The 2021 Summer REU Site program will run from approximately June 14th Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ August 9th, with some flexibility depending on Covid-19 travel restrictions, safety precautions, and quarantine needs. All travel costs will be covered by NSF and the summer program includes a generous stipend. All participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled at a U.S. college or university at the time of the program (seniors graduating in Spring 2021 are not eligible).

Details about the project and application instructions can be found at: Details about the project and application instructions

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-ID research as well as any other current research projects at IMMS that may involve species such as: bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, or diamondback terrapins. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including: stranding response, aquarist and reptile care, and animal care. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research.

Interns must:

– Commit to a minimum of 12 weeks. The internship can be extended depending on work performance
– Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat-based surveys. Some field days may fall on the weekends.
– Have a strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes.
– Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills

Principle Duties include: data entry, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-ID fin images, learning to use photo-ID programs such as Darwin (fin matching software) and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field research (21Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm) boat), and learn how to use ArcGIS

Secondary Duties include: assisting animal care staff, attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea turtle strandings, and assisting educational staff

Field Days: Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100 Ãf’Ò°F in summer to 30 Ãf’Ò°F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a week.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this internship program.

This is an unpaid position and interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will assist interns in finding rooms available to rent, usually with other staff members.

The deadline to apply for the summer sessions (May 3-July 23, 2021 or May 31-August 20, 2021) is March 1, 2021. Please know we are aware that our internship dates do not match up well with school end and start dates for the summer season, but we are willing to work with students to accommodate these differences. For application and full details on how to apply please visit our website at website

Spring-Summer Research Assistant: Conservation Biological Control and Sustainable Agriculture

Dates: early May Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ August 2021 (16-week appointment).  Please specify your available start and end dates in your application.

Job Description/Duties: The USDA, Agriculture Research Service, Northern Plains Agriculture Research Laboratory in Sidney, Montana is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to serve as a biological science aide on projects examining the influence of landscape structure and crop diversity on pest insects and their natural enemies (e.g. ladybeetles, parasitoid wasps).  The research is focused on developing ecologically-based, sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches to pest management in agricultural systems.  This position will involve a mixture of field and greenhouse work (~50%), and lab work to sort samples and identify insect pests and their natural enemies (~50%).  The successful candidate will gain hands on experience with insect field sampling methods, set up and maintenance of field experiments and insect rearing and identification techniques, as well as the chance to work with the diverse insect fauna associated with cropping systems in a team oriented research environment.

Salary: $12.33 (GS-2) or $13.45 (GS-3) per hour depending on experience and education. The candidate will receive overtime pay when working above the base work schedule of 40 hours a week.  Housing is not covered.

Qualifications: The candidate must be a US citizen, with a valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license.  Additionally, the candidate should be physically fit, and comfortable spending time outside in uncomfortable field conditions (hot, biting insects etc.). Willingness to work long days, and weekends when necessary is also a must. Undergraduate course work in ecology or entomology, and previous field and lab work experience is preferred but not required.
Application process: Please send cover letter, resume and names and contact information of two-three references (electronically) in a single file to Dr. Tatyana Rand (tatyana.rand@usda.gov).
Open Period: Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information on our research program visit our website at information on our research program or contact Dr. Rand directly.
Title: Biological Science Aide
Series: 0404  Grade: GS2 or GS3
Vacancy Announcement Number: Seasonal L/A
Location: USDA-ARS Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab, Sidney, Montana
USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable Accommodation:  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or have questions regarding reasonable accommodation and/or accessibility for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Disability Program Manager on 202-720-6161 or through the DC Relay Service on 202-855-1234 (TDD).

Applications are now being accepted for the summer of 2021 Research Experience for Undergraduates in Population Biology of Infectious Diseases, hosted by the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia. We are excited about the program, which strives to integrate experimental biological science with computational methods and techniques to investigate a variety of areas in infectious disease research. Our goal is to recruit both students with a background in biology, with the intent of introducing them to computational techniques, and also students with a background in mathematics and/or computer science, in order to give them experience in data collection in a laboratory or field setting.

2021 Program details
Location: University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Dates: May 24-July 23, 2021 (9 weeks)

Students will receive a stipend for the summer, free housing at the University of Georgia, and travel assistance to Athens, GA.

Who is eligible?
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories and have not yet obtained an undergraduate degree.

To Apply:
– Application instructions can be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Freu.ecology.uga.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cleah.rossettie%40uconn.edu%7C81ce3049f0874fdef4be08d8c764025d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637478579795398037%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=M0tG11fC2DDf%2B9RD%2BX9nnWl0tDqoEMePboR74di7gLM%3D&reserved=0

To be considered, all application materials should be received by February 15, 2021. Accepted students will be notified in early March.

For more information, please see our website at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Freu.ecology.uga.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cleah.rossettie%40uconn.edu%7C81ce3049f0874fdef4be08d8c764025d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637478579795398037%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=M0tG11fC2DDf%2B9RD%2BX9nnWl0tDqoEMePboR74di7gLM%3D&reserved=0 or contact program directors Dr. John Drake (jdrake@uga.edu) and Dr. Sonia Altizer (saltizer@uga.edu).

Want to get paid to hike and camp? Come work for a growing company that offers great benefits. Learn alongside experienced forest ecologists and make a difference!

Forestry is a growing small business run by two forest ecologists. We work in all aspects of forestry, forest science, and forest management, specializing in ecological forest restoration work. Our business is based in Seattle, but we work across the PNW with small and large public and private landowners on a diverse variety of projects.

We are looking for motivated folks to collect data in forests around Washington and Oregon during the Spring through Fall field season. Full time or part time seasonal positions are available with the potential for permanent appointments. Opportunities to gain GIS and other technical skills in future projects.

Qualifications
Ãf¢ÒÂ-ҏForestry- or ecology-focused undergraduate education in progress or completed
Ãf¢ÒÂ-ҏExperience working in the field collecting data
Ãf¢ÒÂ-ҏA working understanding of PNW ecosystems
Ãf¢ÒÂ-ҏAbility to travel, work, and camp in rough terrain and adverse conditions
Ãf¢ÒÂ-ҏValid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license and access to a vehicle capable of driving on primitive roads

To apply please visit Apply here

2 FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS NEEDED FOR FOREST POLLINATOR RESEARCH IN THE FOREST ANIMAL ECOLOGY LAB AT OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to research on wild bumble bee populations and movement in the Oregon Coast Range. The objective of this research is to assess how behavior, population dynamics, and health of native bumble bees are affected by stand and landscape characteristics in managed forests using cutting-edge genetic capture-recapture techniques. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is motivated to gain experience collecting ecological data and sampling insects. This is a great opportunity for students interested in ecology, entomology, botany, and/or forest research. Position dates are June 11-August 22, 2021 (some flexibility in start and end dates may be possible).

Position Duties: 

• Collecting wild pollinators using a variety of techniques (netting, traps, non-lethal tissue samples) 
• Identifying native and exotic flowering plant species 
• Measuring plant community, environmental, and management-related variables 
• Labeling and organizing sampled specimens 
• Entering data 

 

At least 80% of work hours will be in the field. Field work will take place in the rugged and scenic Coast Range of western Oregon and will involve physically demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, cold, rain, sun, steep slopes, loose rock, logging slash, stinging insects, hazardous plants), working long days, including some weekends, driving on logging roads, and navigating through difficult forest terrain.

Applicants should be working towards a B.S. degree in entomology, animal ecology, botany, forestry, or a related field.

Successful applicants will: 

• Meet minimum eligibility requirements for student employment (Meet minimum eligibility requirements for student employment ) 
• Be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic 
• Be able to carry heavy gear (30+ lbs) on steep slopes 
• Have a valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license and clean driving record 
• Be able to maintain a positive disposition under challenging field conditions 
• Be able to work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a team setting 
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Complete CPR/First Aid Certification prior to official start date (coordinated and paid for by employer) 

 

Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient with insect collection and identification, have previous experience with ecological field work, and/or are familiar with Oregon flora.

Apply here: Apply here 

 

Paid Wildlife Internship Opportunities Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ Oregon Conservation Strategy Intern (Multiple Locations)
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Central Point, Bend, Portland (Sauvie Island), Clackamas, OR

Come support ODFWÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s mission by participating in a College Internship Program! Put your knowledge and interest in wildlife to use and apply for this internship opportunity!

Student interns will be provided practical on-the-job training experience related to wildlife conservation, research and management. The benefit of this position is to recruit and train potential employees seeking careers in wildlife conservation and develop a great knowledge base of wildlife in Oregon and are expected to gain the ability to develop and refine academic and professional goals as well as understand land and public access management of a wildlife area and the structure and operation of a natural resources agency.

Qualifications: You must be a student, currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a college or university, preferably in a biological/ecological sciences related field, during the internship. (If you have graduated or will be graduating by June 2021, you are not eligible for these internship opportunities); AND you must submit a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest (no more than 1 page) with your application that includes 1) your major course of study, 2) your career interests, 3) what you would like to learn from this internship opportunity and 4) why you are choosing ODFW for your internship.

Preference for: Students who are currently pursuing a biological/ecological sciences related degree and a review of cover letters/letters of interest.
ODFW is unable to support VISA sponsorships.

Salary: $15.20/hr.

Closing Date: February 2, 2021

The NSF-funded Healthy Streams, Healthy Coasts Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is now accepting applications through the NSF ETAP system. Applications will be accepted through Feb 8th for the 2021 summer program. Students accepted to this competitive program will spend 8 weeks in the heart of Cajun Country in Lafayette, Louisiana, working with leading researchers in interdisciplinary fields related to watershed, coastal, and marine science.

Please note: for Summer 2021, we are currently planning for an in-person program. However, everything is bound by the local safety and health regulations due to COVID-19. The program will happen in some form (in-person, remote, or hybrid), and we will make a final decision prior to offers being made in March.

The Healthy Streams, Healthy Coasts REU program is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of scientific communities and sharing our science with broader audiences. Students from minoritized groups in STEM, first generation students, and students without undergraduate research opportunities at their home universities or colleges are highly encouraged to apply. Participation in the REU program comes with a stipend ($600/week), travel support, on-campus housing, and support for research and conference presentations following the summer program.

For more information, including a listing of possible mentors to work with, eligibility rules, and instructions on completing the common application, please visit our website. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email HSHC_REU@louisiana.edu.