I am looking for a dynamic and mature masters student to conduct research examining mammal interactions with invasive pythons in south Florida. The project will focus on determining if rabbits can be used to concentrate pythons for removal, and to understanding how rodent population dynamics change with the presences of pythons. It is important to note that this study will focus on the ecology of mammals and not on python ecology. The selected applicant will be enrolled in the University of Florida Department of wildlife Ecology and Conservation. In the Fall, they will take classes, TA , and prepare for field research. During the spring and summer they will conduct extensive field work and supervise technicians in south Florida.  The project will provide field housing in south Florida. The student will be paid a higher the normal $32,760 annually for 2 ½ years. This will include a tuition waiver for at least 1 year (possibly 2). However, the student will be required to pay tuition for they do not receive a waiver (approximately $11,000 annually). I am looking for a self-motivated, independent student with a previous record of academic achievement and extensive field experience. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA, greater than 310 on the GRE, and experience working with mammals. To apply, send a resume, GRE scores, transcripts, and a list of 3 references along with brief statements describing how you are prepared for graduate school and your career goals to Dr. Robert McCleery atramccleery@ufl.edu by April 19, 2019.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Institute for Applied Ecology will be hiring 2 seasonal technicians to work on a project to monitoring plant species/communities of Research Natural Areas in the Lakeview (OR) BLM District or monitoring Post-fire seeding of areas impacted by wildfire in the Twin Falls (ID) BLM District. Field work will involve botanical surveys, using Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring protocols. Technicians will work with the crew leader and program staff to prepare field equipment, conduct field work, and assist in data management. Position is based in Corvallis, Oregon, but 100% of the field work will be conducted in the Lakeview BLM District in southern Oregon, or in the Twin Falls District in southern Idaho. Out-of-town/overnight (accommodations include hotels and camping) is required, and field work will consist of an 8-day-on/6-day-off schedule (Wednesday-Wednesday). At the conclusion of field data collection, position will be continued in the IAE office in Corvallis, OR.

START DATE: mid-April to early-May (some flexibility) END DATE:  early- to mid-July (some flexibility) **NOTE—Dates are the best projections, but some flexibility is possible due to ensuring timing of sampling to appropriate plant phenology. Updated information will be provided as it becomes available, although we expect the actual dates to be very close to the stated ranges.

**If you previously applied for the position(s), and still would like to be considered, please send a confirmation email tomattab@appliedeco.org**

COMPENSATION: $13.00-14.00/hr depending on experience, plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging).  Housing in Corvallis is not provided.  This is a full-time temporary position with no benefits.

TO APPLY:  You must complete the online application form.  In addition, you need to include a letter of interest stating when you will be available to start work (this is a MUST), resume, transcripts (unofficial is fine) as a single PDF document emailed to mattab@appliedeco.org no later than Friday, March 29, 2019.

You will be required to include the names and contact information for three references in your online application form.  AT LEAST ONE reference must be from a supervisor from a work experience.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa.  Applications will be considered upon receipt.  Please direct all inquiries to jobs@appliedeco.org.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•BS in a relevant field

•Mature, self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable working in a 2-4 person field crew •Must have a valid driver’s license, be willing to travel, and be able to perform strenuous work in all weather conditions •Physical requirements include ability to hike 10+ miles in rugged terrain carrying a 30-lb load and work in a bent-over/kneeling/sitting position for long periods of time •Basic computer skills (word processing and spreadsheet applications) required; experience in GIS is a plus

•1 or more seasons of field research experience, with preference given to those with skills in plant identification and vegetation sampling (preference given to those with AIM experience).

IAE supports diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from all groups of people. We recognize that the strength of IAE is in our people, and we believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. IAE does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices, and our commitment to equal employment opportunity applies to every aspect of the employment relationship.

Contact:

Matt Bahm

5417533099

mattab@appliedeco.org

Study marine biology on the coast of Georgia!

The University of Georgia Marine Institute will be offering its Marine Biology Spring Semester in 2020.  This field study program will be based at UGAMI’s campus on Sapelo Island, a barrier island off of Georgia’s central coast.  Students can take up to 17 credit hours.  Classes follow a block schedule, each lasting roughly 4 weeks. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students from any college or university.

For more information and application materials, go to: UGA Marine Biology Spring Semester

Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Damon Gannon

Dear Colleagues,

The Department posted the following requisition using MassCareers, a web-based Employee Career System.  The system allows internal and external job applicants to apply online.  You can apply for positions by logging into MassCareers or through the following portal through www.mass.gov/anf/employment-equal-access-disability/masscareers/masscareers.html

Please note that requisitions (former Posting IDs) will remain open for 90 days; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days of the posting. 

The MassCareers job posting is available by clicking on the Requisition Link. 

Division and Work Unit managers please ensure that these announcements are posted in a location for staff to view. 

The Department of Fish and Game is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer

The Reisinger lab at the University of Florida is looking for a responsible and motivated technician to assist with a freshwater crayfish ecology research project in summer 2019.

The research project is focused on how crayfish behavioral traits differ across populations collected from different environments. We are examining populations of rusty and virile crayfish across a wide geographic range, so this project will involve travelling to different locations in the southern, eastern, and midwestern USA to collect crayfish. We will also collect environmental variables from each stream we sample such as temperature, crayfish density, predation pressure on crayfish, and the abundance of benthic organic matter (food for crayfish). The technician will travel with a graduate student to different regions to collect crayfish and sample streams for a few weeks at a time. In between collection trips, the position will be based at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Housing will be provided during collection trips. Camping may be required at some locations.

We are looking for a technician who is eager to learn more about this research and will be motivated and resilient in the field. Applicants should have some college level coursework in ecology and a valid driver’s license. Prior experience with outdoor work, freshwater research, or crayfish collection is desirable but is not required. This is a full-time, paid position ($10 per hour). Employment will be approximately May 13 – August 9, 2019.

To apply: please send (1) your resume including your GPA (2) a cover letter describing your background (include relevant course work, field or lab experience, academic and career goals) and (3) the names and contact information for two references to Dr. Lindsey Reisinger (lreisinger1@ufl.edu). We will begin reviewing applications on April 5th and will continue until the position is filled.

Lindsey Reisinger’s lab is in the Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program within the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida.

The Idaho Terrestrial Ecosystem Analysis and Modeling Lab (ITEAM) at the University of Idaho is seeking one paid undergraduate Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) intern for summer 2019. This National Science Foundation REU opportunity provides 11 weeks of funding ($500 stipend/week). The project offers ample opportunities for an undergraduate to develop a research project and pursue a senior-thesis while building the necessary foundation to pursue a career in ecological research.

The ITEAM lab studies forest ecosystems in relation to the interactions between climate change, policy decisions, and natural and anthropogenic disturbances. Current research projects include: exploring the use of ecosystem measurements in differing forest types to estimate carbon balances in the context of climate conditions; modeling forest ecosystem responses to changes in climate, wildfire, and forest management.

During the summer of 2019, the REU intern will assist the ITEAM lab with field work, data management, and research project development. The REU intern will be exposed to field techniques associated with forest inventories, and terrestrial vegetation and soil sampling to quantify ecosystem properties. The student will learn database usage, statistical/spatial analyses, and will communicate research findings in both oral and written forms.

Through this hands-on experience, the REU student will have to develop and implement a unique and independent research project associated with the lab’s field research.  There are many opportunities to develop an independent project with the mentoring of ITEAM members from both previously collected and the upcoming 2019 field season data. The student will have 11 weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) participation in the summer of 2019. For students attending U. Idaho, there is a possibility to continue their independent research with the ITEAM lab in the fall 2019 semester.

This position is located in Moscow, ID, which is a small college town on the Idaho/Washington border.  Moscow serves as a base camp for outdoor recreation opportunities with the Salmon River, the Wallowa Mountains, the Frank-Church Wilderness, and Hells Canyon all within a few hours. A housing stipend is not provided but housing in Moscow is very affordable and sublets are plentiful during the summer months.

Requirements: Junior-standing undergraduate (as of Fall 2019); minimum GPA of 3.0; significant interest in forest ecology, field research, camping, hiking, and outdoor elements; ability to take direction and learn from others; strong work ethic, self-motivated, and critical thinking skills with a desire to learn and develop research and professional communication skills. The schedule can be flexible to allow for summer travel plans but must be able to complete 11 weeks of full-time work between May 1 and October 1, 2019. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and currently enrolled as an undergraduate student. Students with backgrounds that are underrepresented in forest science are encouraged to apply.

Application:  Please submit a cover letter (detailing your interest, relevant experience and skills, and summer availability), resume, academic transcripts (unofficial fine), and 1-2 letters of recommendation (minimum one from academic faculty member familiar with your work) to Dr. Tara Hudiburg (thudiburg@uidaho.edu) by April 1st, 2019.

Summer 2019 will be our 21st year conducting research on the diamondback terrapins nesting at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens.  This is serious science-we have an excellent publication record based on this work (see jbtr.org).  But we also do a lot of environmental education along the way. The site is readily available via public transportation, car, or bicycle.

This project regularly involves 50-70 volunteers aged 17+ years old, undergraduates, graduate students, post-docs, and up.  Once the nesting season starts in June we are in the field 7 days/week, dawn-dusk, so there are lots of opportunities to fit around everyone’s schedule.  People typically volunteer to get experience working with wildlife, to get research experience, and sometimes to carry out projects that earn them college credits.  Some college undergraduates have done such great projects that they resulted in presentations at scientific meetings and published papers in scientific journals.  Students who put in a solid summer of work also can count on a strong recommendation letter from me, which can be valuable for admissions to advanced programs.

If you would benefit from an experience like this, please visit jbtr.org and learn more about the project.

There’s no formal application, email me (biorlb@hofstra.edu), I will retain your email and contact you by mid-May and start arranging scheduling for June and July.

Dr. Russell Burke

Professor, Biology

Hofstra University

The Crandall Fire Ecology Lab in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsfrc.ufl.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271480688&sdata=KT9Spu%2B9K44fTDBQCfZpZwlBNxgnhDVquizbRXSRrF8%3D&reserved=0) at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL is accepting applications for a Ph.D. assistanceship. The student will be responsible for measuring vital rates (growth, survival, reproduction) of rare and threatened plant species in the Everglades National Park. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to develop his/her own independent research, engage in empirical research grounded in fire ecology, and apply findings to management and restoration of fire-frequented habitats of the Southeastern U.S.A. The student MUST have a M.S. degree prior to beginning graduate studies and experience/interest in plant population and community modeling. See the Crandall Lab website for more information:https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.ecologyonfire.com&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271480688&sdata=K0K6ltQ97wjX%2B6tiaHgkR%2BWCIRGt%2B0qZUlhJuzPc48w%3D&reserved=0

Stipend and Benefits: This is a grant-funded position that includes tuition waiver and competitive stipend ($21,000/year). The student is eligible for student health insurance and 1 week of personal leave per semester. Start Date: August 1, 2019. Gainesville Community: Gainesville, Florida, is a beautiful Central Florida town (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.cityofgainesville.org&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271480688&sdata=lxmTxpjyI5TTqdfj%2FSMnnkpEQscGBZ3dSscUZz9BqJM%3D&reserved=0) with excellent cost of living, affordable housing, excellent schools, and numerous outside activities.

Since the preferred start date is quickly approaching, I encourage prospective students to start a conversation with me as soon as possible. If you are interested, please send an email to Rae Crandall at raecrandall@ufl.edu and include your CV, summary of research experience, brief statement of research interests, and reasons for pursuing a Ph.D. Formal applications to the University of Florida are due May 15, 2019: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsfrc.ufl.edu%2Facademics%2Fhow-to-apply%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271480688&sdata=wmghjJQmSExsU8vF8Jw4cE4kDlpYiIKu5YWp59ZiXM4%3D&reserved=0

The Landscape Fire and Conservation Science Research Group (LCRSG) at Oregon State University is recruiting 2-3 technicians to assist with field data collection on fire effects in old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest during summer 2019.  This second announcement includes a specific job posting for student employees.

New link for students who are currently enrolled or who are planning to be enrolled in 2019:https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.oregonstate.edu%2Fpostings%2F73946&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271470684&sdata=gO8Fg374xx0UdO%2BxkoN9jEQqQAx6rk%2BbqclVuBskkHo%3D&reserved=0

Prior job posting for non-students: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.oregonstate.edu%2Fpostings%2F73629&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271470684&sdata=u%2BFm86dfFkx61hQgu4Z2vaTE1aaYYS7B39FA5POWDLs%3D&reserved=0

Recent large wildfires have affected forest habitats that are important for Northern Spotted Owls and other vulnerable species.  This research project is quantifying the probability of fire refugia (locations that are relatively protected from fire) and high-severity fire across the area encompassed by the Northwest Forest Plan.  Please see additional details online:https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffirerefugia.forestry.oregonstate.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271470684&sdata=HJB80DNBz7iUidzz65Cn0pRKhYaP1EKpLovXJGLrJoE%3D&reserved=0

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in forest ecology, fire ecology, and forest mensuration.  Technicians will be involved in data collection on tree mortality and survival, fire effects, and post-fire vegetation responses.  We are particularly seeking individuals with expertise in forest inventory and plant identification, ideally in post-fire environments in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California.  This position is well-suited for those who enjoy working outside in forested mountainous terrain.

Position details:

• Location: Corvallis, Oregon with travel to National Forests in OR, WA, and northern CA

• Duration: 2 months between July and October, start and end dates flexible for optimal crew

• Work environment: Technician are required to work outdoors in all weather conditions and navigate steep, rugged, uneven terrain with dense vegetation while carrying up to 40 lbs.

For full consideration, please apply by April 1, 2019.  Questions can be directed to Garrett Meigs (garrett [dot] meigs [at] oregonstate.edu) or Meg Krawchuk (meg [dot] krawchuk [at] oregonstate.edu).

The LCRSG focuses on research in landscape ecology, biogeography, and conservation at scales ranging from local to global, with the specific aim of addressing the causes and consequences of ecological disturbances.  More information on our group can be found online: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpeople.forestry.oregonstate.edu%2Fmeg-krawchuk%2Flab&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf3f95622ab784ff7c19908d6b295aced%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636892753271470684&sdata=Js9bagtxaX%2B5TN6M5I15ps8DakYDIssfjbsuoV%2FTxzc%3D&reserved=0