James Lab at the University of Toronto is looking for enthusiastic

graduate students to undertake projects in spatial ecology and forest

health. Our work aims to improve understanding of landscape-level

disturbance and recovery processes in forest ecosystems in order to

meaningfully inform sustainable resource management.

You can learn more about the James Lab here: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.jameslab.ca&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136907067&sdata=5xGw%2BXIUdEJFsDBw0CZG6RlacC18H1RrYjod2MoehPw%3D&reserved=0

The shape and specifics of individual graduate student projects are

formed through collaboration with you and our research partners.

Possible project areas include: insect–wildfire interactions, cumulative

effects of disturbances on forest health and wildlife habitat, spatial

population dynamics of outbreaking species, meta-community dynamics in

continuous landscapes, and landscape genetics of forest insect pests.

Experience with some, or all, of {forest ecology, R, GIS, statistics, or

population genetics} will put you on a good footing.

To apply, first refer to the guidelines for admission to graduate

studies in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto:

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fforestry.utoronto.ca%2Fmscf-and-phd%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136907067&sdata=%2Fr%2FsigfnixY38BW9d3TE10sZ2jLm2A0cWSiifUV1RHU%3D&reserved=0. Then, send a short letter of

motivation, your CV, recent transcripts, and the names of two references

to Dr. Patrick James: patrick.ma.james@gmail.com

.

The start date is not fixed, but a reasonable target is January 2020.

—

Patrick M. A. James, Ph.D

Professeur Agrégé / Associate Professor

Département de sciences biologiques

Université de Montréal

C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville

Montréal, QC H3C 3J7. CANADA

e. patrick.ma.james@gmail.com

t. +1 514 295-7437

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THE JONES CENTER AT ICHAUWAY

PLANT ECOLOGY SEASONAL TECHNICIAN II

The Plant Ecology lab at the Jones Center invites applications for two Seasonal Technician positions to assist with seed collection and processing, as well as vegetation sampling on long-term research projects in uplands within the longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem. These 4-month positions begin in July 2019. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is optional. Other duties include data entry and lab/office work as needed. These positions will report directly to the Plant Ecology Research Associate.

The 28,000-acre research center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. For more information visit our web site: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jonesctr.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136907067&sdata=r%2BKkicEtwYnfx7vhcwrDquoOsesmJnTfApHsHIwRjFA%3D&reserved=0.

Job Requirements: Ability to independently follow instructions. Field work requires moderate to strenuous physical activity in the field, under demanding conditions (e.g., heat, high humidity, exposure to poison oak/ivy, and insects). Must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in biology, botany, horticulture, plant ecology, or a related field. Previous experience with seed collection or plant identification in the southeastern U.S. and the use of dichotomous keys is highly desired. Computer and laboratory-related experience is also preferable.

Wages: $11.00 per hour (limited housing available); $12.00 per hour (without housing)

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, list of relevant coursework, list of three references with contact information, and the date they are available to begin working as a single document by email to: jobs@jonesctr.org, Subject: Plant Ecology Seasonal Technician. Review of applications will begin May 17.

For specific questions or more information on this position, contact: Lisa Giencke, Plant Ecology Research Associate, by email:lisa.giencke@jonesctr.org or phone: (229) 734-4706.

The Jones Center at Ichauway is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Oregon–Aquatic Biologist II needed to lead a field crew in aquatic ecology survey methodology on public and private forest lands. Duties include backpack electrofishing, fish identification, collection of macroinvertebrate and periphyton samples, habitat surveys, and working closely with primary investigators.  Experience with backpack electrofishing, local fish identification and conducting aquatic surveys is desired.  Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Position extends from mid June 2019 through mid September 2019.  The crew lead will receive $2,700 per month. Full position announcement available at:https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncasi.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F04%2FAquatic-Biologist-II-Forest-Watershed-Composition-Summer-2019-Crew-Lead.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636922992136897071&sdata=mVgELO6mGLk51UQXN330EgT6o6xZ2la66RaQXI3Iscw%3D&reserved=0.  A Bachelor of science degree is required.  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.: lclark@ncasi.org.  Applicant review will begin May 13, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.

Oregon–Aquatic Biologist I needed to conduct aquatic ecology survey sampling on public and private forest lands. Duties include backpack electrofishing, fish identification, collection of macroinvertebrate and periphyton samples, habitat surveys, and working closely with primary investigators.  Experience with ecology field work and interest in aquatic ecology is desired.  Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Position extends from mid June 2019 through mid September 2019.  The technician will receive $2,400 per month. Full position announcement available at: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncasi.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F04%2FAquatic-Biologist-I-Forest-Watershed-Composition-Summer-2019.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636922992136897071&sdata=kmu23PM43gkiHE%2FiW5MDI9ERvdCkkFn7KkRrEFjPwmg%3D&reserved=0.  Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a biological sciences discipline is required.  Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Laurie Clark, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.: lclark@ncasi.org.  Applicant review will begin May 13, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. NCASI is an equal opportunity employer.

The HART Lab (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhartlab.wiscweb.wisc.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136897071&sdata=nLZtTt%2BT2pRmfkkYisgEMdQ6RUPbfkXBj8CnaG4kQSM%3D&reserved=0) is currently recruiting one MS student to study the ecology of black ash wetlands in Wisconsin (start date Fall 2019). This is a unique opportunity to work on a long-term research and monitoring study examining the impacts of emerald ash borer (EAB) invasion on culturally and ecologically-significant black ash trees in wetland communities on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers from the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation, USFS and UW-Madison.

Competitive applicants will have field research experience, GIS skills, and experience working with diverse populations. Strong written and verbal communication and familiarly with the Wisconsin’s local flora are also desired.

Interested students should fill out the recruitment survey available here:  https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_6D7T6cP6zFE1zFP&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2ea9daff786544895b9b08d6ce1635f1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922992136897071&sdata=WXPM3CtfqsMJb9ngeopoa%2FPhfuCzDvZ4GshEQnMIdWI%3D&reserved=0. The survey will questions about your background, education, research interests and experience. Finally,  it concludes by asking you to upload your CV/resume and an example of your writing. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Promising candidates will be contacted via email, at which point a full application package will be also need to be submitted to the UW-Madison Graduate School.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in science.

Please contact Dr. Sarah Hart (sarah.hart@wisc.edu) with questions.

FULLY FUNDED MARINE, OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bios.edu%2Feducation%2Freu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Ce4b26796bfbd4671138108d6cd4d40fd%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922129030032864&sdata=FtFuTnAzSxBWyfWV3LDrjCt%2Fx1bBlbN%2FBPpz8%2Bj8ry8%3D&reserved=0) to support internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during fall 2019 (students will arrive August 25 and depart November 16).

An REU internship at BIOS is an ideal way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in oceanography and the marine and atmospheric sciences. REU interns will carry out an independent research project under the expert supervision of BIOS scientists and undertake training in scientific communication, research methods and ethics, and career development. You will give presentations about your research to your peers and colleagues at BIOS. Our program offers the opportunity to take part in various field excursions to learn about Bermuda’s natural history, and all students will have the opportunity to participate in an oceanographic research cruise aboard our research vessel R/V Atlantic Explorer.

Funding includes return air travel to Bermuda, accommodation and meals. Each successful REU applicant will also receive a competitive stipend.

This program provides recipients with the opportunity to design and conduct intensive, hands-on research projects – under faculty supervision and mentorship, within several research areas including:

•    Biology, chemistry, and physics of the open ocean

•    Biology, physiology, and biochemistry of reef building corals and reef ecosystems

•    Molecular biology of marine organisms

•    Environmental chemistry of Bermuda’s atmosphere and inshore waters

•    Effects and consequences of global environmental change

Further information on the REU program at BIOS can be found here https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bios.edu%2Feducation%2Freu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Ce4b26796bfbd4671138108d6cd4d40fd%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922129030032864&sdata=FtFuTnAzSxBWyfWV3LDrjCt%2Fx1bBlbN%2FBPpz8%2Bj8ry8%3D&reserved=0 including eligibility, application instructions, online application form, past student testimonials and details of the potential projects that students may apply to work on in 2019.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Completed at least one year of undergraduate study

Will still be enrolled as an undergraduate in the fall of 2019

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

The application deadline is May 31st, 2019.

We urge all successful applicants to arrange for independent study credit through their home institutions.

Underrepresented groups, and students attending colleges or universities where research opportunities in STEM are limited, are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants are ineligible if they have participated in a prior NSF-funded REU in Ocean Sciences

Questions? Please contact us at education@bios.edu

Overview: We are hiring up to three students* to conduct research on forest dynamics in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.  Employees will traverse very steep slopes to evaluate the conditions and causes of tree mortality in young and old-growth forests impacted by a major snowstorm in 2019.  Successful candidates must be capable and comfortable with hiking and navigating off-trail for long distances on steep, unstable slopes.  We seek current students who are interested in ecological research, enjoy working outdoors as part of a team, and can live cooperatively with others.  This work is part of the Pacific Northwest Permanent Sample Plot Program, one of the longest-running research projects of its kind in the world.  For more information:https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpnwpsp.forestry.oregonstate.edu&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Ce4b26796bfbd4671138108d6cd4d40fd%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922129030012877&sdata=Yy9R1ZQci9MVfjAKCfMfoso3I5p3OQJkDKlpQjnJT5E%3D&reserved=0

Duties: (1) Navigate off-trail in steep, brushy terrain to relocate permanent plots using topographic maps, compass and GPS; (2) identify tree species; (3) assess and document symptoms and causes of recent tree mortality; and (4) record and check data for completeness and clarity.

Logistics: Crew will be based at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest near Blue River, OR where housing is provided at no cost (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fandrewsforest.oregonstate.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Ce4b26796bfbd4671138108d6cd4d40fd%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922129030022870&sdata=EM1oKpX6HAWsjQmG8W41qm5ZeW9AVB18hzY7zDQHzvU%3D&reserved=0).  Field season begins June 19, 2019 and is expected to last until the first or second week of September.

Minimum qualifications: (1) enrolled in or graduated from a program in forestry, natural resources, environmental science or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; (2) ability to follow complex data collection procedures; (3) demonstrated ability to work independently and with other crew members in a professional manner while maintaining a positive and safe work environment.

Preferred qualifications: (1) coursework, experience or training in forest measurements; (2) experience navigating off-trail in steep, mountainous terrain using compass, map and GPS; (3) familiarity with tree species of the Cascade Mountains or proven ability to learn them quickly; (4) prior experience conducting field work and collecting data for research; (5) first-aid or wilderness first-aid training; (6) demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Salary:   $13-$15/hour

Duration:  June 19 to September 6 or 13, 2019

Apply by: May 17, 2019

On-line application instructions (current students only*):

*       *You are considered a student if you are enrolled for at least 6 credits in spring and intend to take at least 6 credits in the fall.

*       On-line application: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.oregonstate.edu%2Fpostings%2F75783&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Ce4b26796bfbd4671138108d6cd4d40fd%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636922129030022870&sdata=CTpkaZ7pewGhc6acug%2Fa5olhOCyJHxzkIyGJOBTm18M%3D&reserved=0 (posting # P05116SE)

*       Click on “Apply for this Job” and follow the instructions.

FMI: Rob Pabst, Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society, Oregon State University (rob.pabst@oregonstate.edu)

Summer Courses at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) – APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 30

All students are eligible to apply for competitive scholarships and may obtain academic credit for these courses, pending exchange of information between BIOS and the student’s home institution.

Modern Observational Oceanography (June 30 – July 20)

Instructors: Prof. Nicholas Bates (BIOS & University of Southampton), Dr. Rod Johnson (BIOS) and Ruth Curry (WHOI & BIOS)

Modern oceanography combines increasingly large and diverse datasets to further our understanding of biogeochemical and physical processes in the marine environment. How are these data obtained and used? The aim of this Modern Observational Oceanography course is to provide students with a broad introduction to and practical experience in the field of observational oceanography utilizing a variety of state-of-the-art technologies and methods. The course integrates lectures, laboratory training, and fieldwork to introduce students to current research questions and the observational methods used to investigate them. Themes will include carbon and nutrient cycling, carbonate chemistry and ocean acidification, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and the spatial/temporal scales of physical ocean processes. Students will collect samples and utilize various sensors and instrumentation locally at the BIOS dock, on a 2-day research cruise aboard the R/V Atlantic Explorer, and through a small fleet of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

Coral Reef Ecology: Reef Response to Environmental Change (June 30 – July 20)

Instructors: Dr. Samantha de Putron (BIOS), Dr. Raphael Ritson-Williams (California Academy of Sciences), Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley (BIOS) and Dr. Yvonne Sawall (BIOS)

This course explores the responses of coral reefs to environmental change and focuses on reef ecology from two fundamental perspectives: 1) reef biogeochemistry emphasizes the ecosystem processes of metabolism (primary production and respiration) and calcification, and 2) reef resilience emphasizes the processes of reproduction and recruitment. Lectures will be complemented with field and laboratory exercises. Students will gain experience in field techniques measuring metabolism and calcification, assessing recruitment recovery, monitoring bleaching, disease, and invasive species. Laboratory experiments will include coral fertilization, symbiosis and bleaching, and use of a flume mesocosm to investigate effects of temperature and acidification on metabolism and calcification of different types of reef communities.. of temperature and acidification on metabolism and calcification of different types of reef communities.

Closing date for applications is April 30, 2019

Course details, application form and scholarship information are available on BIOS’s summer course webpagehttps://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.bios.edu%2Feducation%2Fsummer-courses%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C93820db8c6b34e18644608d6c95f2cd7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636917807957594837&sdata=5nEbPUMDIfw4r2rPxfmvftQFfUe%2F6tuHsjOeghqIEl8%3D&reserved=0

Questions? Contact us at education@bios.edu

The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences is an independent U.S. not-for-profit marine research and educational organization with 501(c)(3) status and a Bermuda Registered Charity (#116).

Visit us in Bermuda or at https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.bios.edu&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C93820db8c6b34e18644608d6c95f2cd7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636917807957594837&sdata=vy7Ovc7jpk%2Bt77M01JN3VKv4eDzMz5aTnJxc1cszEks%3D&reserved=0

Clemson University is seeking a highly motivated BS graduate to study mangrove ecosystem ecology at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in south Florida. This experimental research will assist scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in linking nutrient amendment (N and P) as a physiological stress to water use in the refuge’s 3 mangrove species. Methodology learned OTJ will include use of Dynamax sap flow equipment, and Li-Cor units for measuring leaf-level transpiration, net photosynthesis, stomatal conductance, and soil gas flux. This opportunity includes a $17k annual stipend for up to 2.5 years with good potential for further development into a Ph.D. study if additional funding is acquired. Time will be spent in south Florida (~1/3 of the time), in addition to campus. Please remit by 15 May 2019: cover letter, current CV, and unofficial transcript(s) to Dr. Jamie A. Duberstein (jdubers@clemson.edu).

The Sala Lab at Arizona State University (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsala.lab.asu.edu&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C93820db8c6b34e18644608d6c95f2cd7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636917807957584841&sdata=NLNZkgEQtbBGV%2BVPssuYNvaW4Bx6xLQbrtKRzxLDlJY%3D&reserved=0) is

looking for motivated undergraduate students to participate in research

activities in grassland ecosystem ecology during the summer of 2019.

Successful applicants will work with graduate students, technicians and

postdocs doing research on ongoing rainfall manipulation experiments at the

Jornada LTER (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjornada.nmsu.edu%2Flter&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C93820db8c6b34e18644608d6c95f2cd7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636917807957584841&sdata=j4Eh2c%2BQi0CYa3%2BEVdlQWntpFAOcdBfJ8XtcCTEaWNg%3D&reserved=0), vegetation and soil sampling,

and other field surveys at several field sites across the US. Additionally,

participants have the opportunity to work with Sala Lab members and the PI

to develop a personalized research project.

The successful applicant should be a current undergraduate student who is

not a graduating senior. Application deadline is May 6, 2019. Please

send application materials to Dr. Laureano Gherardi (Lau@asu.edu). More

information about this opportunity and application material details are in

the solicitation attached to this e-mail or can be viewed in the

Opportunities tab of the Sala Lab website (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsala.lab.asu.edu%2Fresources%2Fopportunities%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C93820db8c6b34e18644608d6c95f2cd7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636917807957584841&sdata=PXu4iy8cRZ1Hnk736qkeRyMwsSHzzWvLLHF39pbk02s%3D&reserved=0).