We are seeking an applicant for one summer Botany position at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The position runs from May 26, 2021 to August 25, 2021 (dates are firm), with a compensation of $21.00/hour.

The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner.

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. The incumbent will collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and browse. They will be expected to identify at least 350 herbaceous species, and have considerable experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and genus Carex. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people, and the incumbent will act as a crew leader. The incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8-day on/6-day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. They will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including thick mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as five miles, each direction. The position involves extensive camping, often up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbent is responsible for securing and paying for their own housing in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. Beginning June 23th, incumbent will be working (and camping) primarily on the islands during their 8-day sampling periods. Logistics will be explained in full during interviews. Due to the remote nature of the work, difficult logistics with boat transport, and the short sampling window, we are unable to accommodate individuals who wish to take leave during the scheduled 8-day sampling events.

Note on COVID: This position will likely require some combination of mandatory mask use, social distancing, and possibly daily temperature checks, and/or negative test results. Specific COVID precautions will be established prior to the start date.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume (no page limit), professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 31, 2021. Include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone in early February. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

We are seeking applicants for three summer Forestry Technician positions at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. These positions run May 26, 2021 to August 25, 2021 (dates are firm) with a compensation of $11.00-$11.22/hour, depending on experience.

The incumbents will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner. The incumbents will assist with sampling vegetation.

These are largely field based positions. The incumbents will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Incumbents will collect extensive monitoring data on trees and coarse woody materials, take tree cores, and assess tree health. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people. The incumbents may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

These positions operate on an 8-day on/6-day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbents will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. They will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including thick mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as five miles, each direction. The position involves extensive camping, often up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. Beginning June 23th, incumbents will be working (and camping) primarily on the islands during their 8-day sampling periods. Logistics will be explained in full during interviews. Due to the remote nature of the work, difficult logistics with boat transport, and the short sampling window, we are unable to accommodate individuals who wish to take leave during the scheduled 8-day sampling events.

Note on COVID: This position will likely require some combination of mandatory mask use, social distancing, and possibly daily temperature checks, and/or negative test results. Specific COVID precautions will be established prior to the start date.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume (no page limit), professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 31, 2021. Include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone in early February. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

The Muthukrishnan Lab at Indiana University is looking to hire for the following position:

Aquatic invasive species summer research technician

Agency: Indiana UniversityÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Environmental Resilience Institute

Pay:    $12/hour ($440/week up to ~20 weeks)

Hours:  40 hours/week, May through September

Location:       Based in Bloomington, Indiana with frequent multi-day travel between Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota- lodging and meals (per-diem) are covered while traveling

The summer research technician will assist in the fieldwork component of a project studying starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) invasions across a gradient of climates throughout the Midwest. Starry stonewort is a relatively new invasive aquatic alga that has been found in lakes around the Great Lakes. We will be conducting ecological surveys to help understand the effect starry stonewort is having on native communities in lakes.

Summer field technicians will be expected to help in the day to day fieldwork, including:

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Driving small watercraft

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Assisting divers from the boat or diving (if SCUBA certified)

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Collecting data in the field

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Identifying aquatic plants and sorting them

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Driving between field sites

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Technicians should be comfortable lifting 50+lbs and working long hours outside in all types of weather

Ideal qualifications and skills:

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Pursuing or have completed a degree in Biology, Ecology, Limnology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    SCUBA certification (preferred)

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Boating experience- trailering and driving a boat (preferred)

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Aquatic plant ID/experience identifying plants or experience using ID guides

This is a seasonal position, with no benefits, and an ideal start date in late April or early May. We will be traveling for long periods of time with multiple days off in between. Food and lodging costs will be covered during any research travel.

Due to COVID-19, travel plans are subject to change. The ideal candidate will be expected to follow proper precautions while traveling for work (wearing masks and staying distanced while indoors), and we as a team will be limiting time indoors as much as possible (ordering takeout instead of eating in etc.).

To apply, please email Carolyn Kalinowski at ckalino@iu.edu with a resume or CV and contact information for two references in a single PDF document. In your email, please state your availability for start/end dates. Also feel free to reach out with any questions about the position.

The Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center at NC State is now recruiting PhD students for our third and final cohort of students for the graduate training program in Agricultural Biotechnology in our evolving Food, Energy, and Water Systems (AgBioFEWS). This interdisciplinary, NSF-funded program is focused on biological and societal aspects of biotech/synbio in agriculture. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines—including the humanities, natural, and social sciences—as well as national and international students, are strongly encouraged to apply. You can get a feel for the program by going to our website, where you can also check out the profiles of our first and second cohorts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are recruiting AgBioFEWS Fellows this fall/winter for two years of AgBioFEWS classroom courses and field activities scheduled to begin August 2022. The application deadline is 2/1/21. (Note: Admitted students can begin their PhD work at NC State in August 2021 while engaging in our weekly seminar series). The best applicants often come from referrals, and we would just ask you to take a moment to think about whether you know someone who might want to apply. If so, please forward the announcement below and put them in touch with the Program Coordinator, Dawn Rodriguez-Ward (dtward2@ncsu.edu).

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This position as Agricultural Research Technologist (2) at WSU-TFREC (WSU, Wenatchee, WA) will support the research activities in physiology and pomology (apple and pear) in tree crops in Washington. The incumbent will perform a wide range of duties including field and greenhouse research, laboratory analysis, fruit sorting, and quality analysis.  Applicant should feel comfortable working in adverse outdoor conditions including rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold independently or as part of a team. The incumbent must feel comfortable working on top of ladders and carry up to 50-55 pounds (25kg). Other required activities include data entry, written summary, statistical analysis, and preparation of graphics/presentations, reports and manuscripts. The incumbent will work in flower biology and thinning trials with focus on precision crop load production and final fruit quality. High level of capability in essential computer software (spreadsheets, word processing and presentation) and the ability to learn new software is required. Experience with data analysis platforms is highly desirable (e.g. SAS, R, Matlab, etc.) Job duties also include the ability to locate and purchase supplies, take care of instruments maintenance/calibration, schedule and execute activities independently, and learn new procedures and develop protocols as required. Experimental and analytical skills, precision, reliability, understanding and knowledge of research theory, excellent organizational and project management skills are required qualifications for this position. The incumbent will supervise the activities of hourly workers, assist graduate students in their projects and work with other technical staff and scientists to achieve project goals.  Required qualifications include bachelor’s degree in horticulture, biological, chemical, physical or agricultural sciences and have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license at the time of hire. Preferred qualifications include experience in microscopy and 2-3 years of field experience in horticulture. Salary commensurate on education and experience.  Apply at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwsujobs.com%2Fpostings%2F54287&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C4804712b090044340c4908d891f431ba%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637419825320298347%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=g%2F74jNASmoCtLRn1FtuNwpxw8SOKR2qbFYaBznVnV4g%3D&reserved=0 by the closing date of December 13, 2020. Please direct other questions regarding the position to Darla Ewald at dewald@wsu.edu. WSU is an EO/AA educator and employer.

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/95890

We at Black Rock Forest (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackrockforest.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7Cad44dec96c8a44f70b0e08d890624e62%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637418099316669388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FtF6VJdmAVG1mVYMPM4PJB8T2TD%2Ba%2BeoXtGz%2FwfwDys%3D&reserved=0) invite applications for our annual David Redden Conservation Science Fund Small Grants Program for scientific research at Black Rock Forest.

Grants of up to $6000US will be awarded on a competitive basis to fund scientific research conducted within or pertaining to Black Rock Forest, with a particular emphasis on research with applications to the conservation of species, populations, or ecosystems.

Applications from graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and senior researchers are welcomed. Proposals from undergraduate and high school students are accepted if submitted in collaboration with the faculty who will directly supervise their research. Award funds can be used to purchase project supplies and equipment, to pay for processing of samples at external laboratory facilities, as stipends for students or research assistants, and/or to cover transportation or other incidental costs.

We are especially interested in proposals from underrepresented groups and those that utilize our new wireless mesh network: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackrockforest.org%2Fnew-wireless-mesh-network&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7Cad44dec96c8a44f70b0e08d890624e62%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637418099316669388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Y6dAwyyLWEzMwHICgqpXjdq5hqS1JG7Yy77PjEsk49o%3D&reserved=0

For guidelines, application materials, and more information on Black Rock Forest, please visit blackrockforest.org/research.

For questions, please call the Black Rock Forest office at 1-845-534-4517 or email our research manager, Kate Terlizzi: kterlizzi@blackrockforest.org.

Applications must be received by 17:00 (EST) January 29, 2021.

Black Rock Forest is an environmental nonprofit organization founded in 1989 to advance scientific understanding of the natural world. In addition to a nearly 1600 hectare forest, the organization runs a science field station with labs, classrooms and lodging for investigators and students in Cornwall, New York. The Forest features a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats and contains nearly 70km of forest roads and trails.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is hiring a contract-funded Field Technician position for 20 months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position will be part of a team of two (1 botanist and 1 field technician) conducting restoration-sized operational native seed collections, developing proposed actions for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents designed to protect and restore rare plant habitat, identify sites in need of restoration, and conduct small-scale restoration efforts, and survey and monitor rare plant species. The lead botanist will lead the team and coordinate and communicate with Chicago Botanic Garden and BLM staff to plan work and provide updates on project progress.

The position is anticipated to start February 1, 2021, working Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ 5 p.m.

Qualifications and Experience Desired:

B.S. in botany, plant science, ecology, environmental science, or a related field

Strong plant identification skills (to species) and knowledge of plant taxonomy; strong knowledge of plant biology; familiarity with plants and ecosystems of the western United States

Experience scouting, planning, and conducting seed collections (through SOS programs or other seed handling/collecting work)

Experience maintaining accurate and detailed data records (in field and in electronic databases such as Excel/Access)

Experience working with agency, academic, private, or nonprofit partners to coordinate, plan, and execute fieldwork on public or private lands

Capable of conducting daily fieldwork in rough terrain in harsh environmental conditions and motivating a field crew through those tough conditions

Experience hiking and backcountry camping, and the willingness to do so for this position

Experience driving large field vehicles with four-wheel drive; driving on gravel and dirt roads; off-road driving

Proficiency in ArcGIS to display maps, visualize georeferenced data, and interface with GPS units

Experience with ArcCollector

Wilderness First Aid or other field safety training

This is a contract-funded position, salaried at 40 hours/week and $17.87/hour.

To Apply: Complete an application online at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagobotanic.org%2Fjobs&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7Cad44dec96c8a44f70b0e08d890624e62%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637418099316679386%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=7yFuJoBHPgk4q5YQ5uc1EScbWo%2FbdCdlMIUuWXtx4KY%3D&reserved=0 (Requisition number: 801). Your application should include a Chicago Botanic Garden application along with a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references. Please send application materials to Chris Woolridge (cwoolridge@chicagobotanic.org) and Mj Kim (mkim@chicagobotanic.org). Questions about the position should be directed to Chris Woolridge at cwoolridge@chicagobotanic.org.

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is offering an internship in GIS analysis as part of the Changing Landscapes Initiative. CLI is a joint spatial analysis and public engagement program utilizing both land use/land cover change modeling and scenario planning to inform land use decisions. Additionally, the program has now entered its next phase, where land use/land cover change models are being used to evaluate impacts to regional ecologic function. To that end, CLI is currently developing a method for assessing ecological integrity of landscapes using structural equation modeling.

This internship is intended for someone who wants to both refine and expand their quantitative and communication skill sets. The CLI team will provide opportunities for the intern to apply their knowledge to an authentic, ongoing scientific inquiry. The intern will learn alongside an experienced spatial analyst and landscape ecologist, to develop models using R and ArcGIS.

The intern will have access to a diverse set of real-world spatial data and the opportunity to refine their skills in R by both editing existing code and generating new code from scratch. The intern will also be introduced to, and develop proficiency in, the use of Dinamica EGO, a powerful modeling platform. Finally, the intern will gain first hand insight into how advanced spatial analysis is communicated to a variety of audiences (public, scientific, NGO) with the goal of integrating CLI science into regional planning and policy.

Learning Objectives:

Interns will have the chance to learn and develop quantitative and communication skills by:

-Preparing spatial data for advanced analysis

-Performing descriptive analyses in both ArcMap and R

-Writing, editing and running R scripts

-Creating aesthetically compelling cartographic products

-Assisting with data management

-Occasionally assisting with outreach efforts

Qualifications:

Interns with the following will benefit the most from this opportunity:

-Degree in geography, ecology, environmental science or related field

-Experience manipulating spatial data to meet analytical needs (projections, raster/polygon conversion, subset selection)

-Experience synthesizing and summarizing diverse spatial data sets of varying formats

-Proven ability to write and edit R scripts

-Experience with basic statistics and ability to perform simple exploratory analyses

-Interest in biogeography, landscape ecology/change and a desire to learn

-Experience with land use modeling or species distribution modeling

-Experience with the use of python in ArcMap

Stipend:

$1,700 per month

Location:

Following ongoing COVID-19 safety policies, this internship will be offered fully remotely. The intern must provide their own computer and a stable internet connection. The Smithsonian will provide a remote desktop connection for all file storage and computational processing needs.

Term of appointment:

This is a six-month, full-time (40 hours per week) internship starting in late February/early March 2021 with the possibility of extension.

Application deadline(s):

Sunday, December 6, 2020

How to Apply:

Go to: solaa.si.edu. Select “Don’t have an account? Create an account” and complete the information to create an account.

As you fill out your account information, be sure to include the following:

-Basic personal information

-Professional resume or CV

-A single-page essay addressing the following points:

–The experiences and education you feel have prepared you for this internship

–What you hope to learn through this internship

–Your future academic or career goals and how this internship would help you prepare for them

-Transcripts from your current and/or previous institutions. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

-Letters of reference are NOT required at this time

Once you create your account and provide the information above, you will see a screen where you select the type of appointment you are interested in. You will select:

Type of appointment: Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeInternshipÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ

Unit of interest: Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeNational Zoological ParkÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ

Program: Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeChanging Landscapes Initiative GIS InternshipÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ

IMPORTANT: Your application is considered complete when you hit Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeSubmit.Ãf¢ÒÂEURҝ Your SOLAA submitted application with references must be received by the deadlines as noted above.

For Additional Information

If you have any questions or issues during the process, please contact lab manager Craig Fergus at fergusc@si.edu.

The Peterson lab in the Plant Biology Department at the University of Georgia is seeking a full-time research technician in plant population biology (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.plantbio.uga.edu%2Fdirectory%2Fpeople%2Fmegan-peterson&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C89fe240f15874f9b20b108d88e066f1b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637415505593056439%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=zbl3B%2F365jldIbE4CcKCU6DIUK5E2MiMmfm1uYJEp44%3D&reserved=0).

The technician will contribute to a variety of field, greenhouse, and lab experiments investigating plant population responses to climate change. Ongoing projects in the lab include 1) shifts in flowering time and plant-pollinator interactions in the Rocky Mountains, 2) demography and local adaptation to climate in arctic/alpine tundra species, and 3) population viability of granite outcrop endemics in the southeast. The position will be based in Athens, GA for most of the year but involve travel to remote field sites for specific projects, including field research at Niwot Ridge, CO in June-July. Responsibilities will include growing/maintaining plants in the greenhouse, contributing to field experiments, data management, ordering lab supplies, and routine lab work.

The ideal candidate will be interested in pursuing a career in ecology, environmental sciences, or evolutionary biology, and have demonstrated abilities in critical thinking, organization, and working as part of a team. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (organismal biology or environmental science), previous field research experience, and the ability and willingness to engage in physically strenuous or uncomfortable activities (e.g., hiking at high elevation, carrying heavy equipment, working outdoors under a variety of weather conditions). Candidates from under-represented backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply!

The position has an anticipated start date of January 2021, but is open to negotiation for strong candidates. Annual salary range is $30,000 – $35,000 depending on education level and prior experience, and includes competitive benefits. Athens is a vibrant university community close to Atlanta with exceptional music, food, and natural areas to enjoy (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.admissions.uga.edu%2Fexperience%2Fathens%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C89fe240f15874f9b20b108d88e066f1b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637415505593056439%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=21gl3iuwMBvLXOxkSWGkkYG917yPI1RMEecH5nycA0U%3D&reserved=0). Interested candidates can apply for the position here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ugajobsearch.com%2Fpostings%2F176643&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C89fe240f15874f9b20b108d88e066f1b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637415505593056439%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=nfuML5%2F%2FDuOog2PzKya%2ByNCM2DuIZIhKWVANSE4FJoI%3D&reserved=0. Please contact Megan Peterson (megan.peterson2@uga.edu) with any questions about the position. Review of applications will begin December 1.