Graduate position: TempleU.Bioinformatics

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A new PhD program in Bioinformatics is accepting applicants for Fall
2018.
http://phdbioinform.cst.temple.edu/
Accepting applications until May 1,  2018.

Jody Hey    hey@temple.edu
Director, Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics
https://ccgg.temple.edu
Professor, Department of Biology  https://bio.cst.temple.edu/~hey
Department of Biology (rm 206)
Temple University
1900 N. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA  19122

Jody hey <tuf29449@temple.edu>

Summer field tech position

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The Bernhardt and Wright Labs at Duke University are seeking a current undergrad or recent college graduate for a full-time technician position. Successful applicant will work closely with our graduate students and research technicians doing field and laboratory work this summer.

We are conducting a large scale field experiment in a coastal wetland (eastern North Carolina) to determine the effects of salt additions on vegetation and carbon cycling. Applicants must be comfortable spending long days outside and willing to endure potentially strenuous field conditions. Once a month we will spend 3-5 days (and nights) at our field site (2.5 hours east of
Raleigh/Durham) with accommodation provided. The remainder of the month is spent in the lab facility or greenhouses at Duke analyzing soil, water, and plant samples. The project is very wide in scope and there is opportunity for gaining experience in a variety of biogeochemistry and plant ecology research techniques.

Preference will be giving to applicants who can start the first week of May and stay on at least 10 weeks. Previous experience not required, but we strongly prefer candidates with undergraduate course work in ecology, biology, environmental science, geology, chemistry or similar, and demonstrated comfort working outdoors.

To apply, please send a 1-page cover letter and 1-page CV that includes contact information for two references to emily.ury@duke.edu by April 10th. In your cover letter, please include your earliest available start date and any other relevant constraints on your work availability.

Please direct any questions to emily.ury@duke.edu. For more information on our research visit our website:http://bernhardtlab.weebly.com.

Now Hiring: SW Oregon Field Technician (ID 46394) in Ashland, OR

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Subject: Now Hiring: SW Oregon Field Technician (ID 46394) in Ashland, OR

I’m excited to share with you the SW Oregon Field Technician opening with The Nature Conservancy.  This position will be a member of the Ashland team engaging in stewardship and monitoring of high priority lands in southwestern Oregon.  The technician will coordinate with partners to implement the multi-party monitoring programs of the Ashland Forest All- Lands Restoration and Applegate Fuel Demonstration forest restoration projects and provide field support for developing projects under the Rogue Basin Cohesive Forest Restoration Strategy. The Technician will also support wetland mitigation performance monitoring and vernal pool habitat restoration at the Conservancy’s Whetstone Savanna Preserve and adjacent Oregon Department of Transportation properties.  The announcement is attached and a full position description can be found by following the link above or searching job ID 46394 on our careers page.

This is a full-time, 35 hours per week term position ending on June 28, 2019.

The deadline to apply is April 24, 2018 8:59 PM PST.

Long link to the position on our careers page:
https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_
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Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&amp;JobOpeningId=46394&Post
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Shorten link: https://bit.ly/2E7aCVG

Seeking technicians for post-fire restoration research in Great Basin

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Dr. Newingham’s Aridland Ecology Lab is seeking research technicians to assist with the collection and management of field data related to fire, climate change, and restoration/rehabilitation studies in the Great Basin and surrounding aridland ecosystems.
This is a great opportunity to learn about natural resource issues and land management in collaboration with universities, state, and federal agencies.

Studies include:
*       Effects of climate change on plant invasions and reestablishing native plants after fire.
*       Evaluating how grazing after fire affects plant recovery and rehabilitation.
*       Effects of post-fire rehabilitation treatments on plants, biological soil crust, and soil
properties.
*       Quantifying post-fire wind erosion and interactions with post-fire rehabilitation
treatments.

Job duties include:
*       Collecting plant and soil data in the field, sample organization, and sample processing in
the lab.
*       Data entry and management in Excel.
*       Use of a GPS and ArcGIS.
*       Willingness to travel to remote field sites and camp in primitive settings.
*       Willingness and ability to work in varied field conditions that may involve: 1) off-road
hiking up and down hills, 2) carrying loads up to 30 lbs, and 3) withstanding periods of inclement weather during all seasons.
*       Working with graduate students and other technicians in the lab.
*       Interacting with scientists and land managers from state and federal agencies, such as
the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of Wildlife, UNR, and other universities.

Minimum qualifications:
*       Education:  Pursuing or attained a BS degree in biology, ecology, natural resources,
geology, hydrology, or closely related field.
*       Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy and good organizational
skills.
*       Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a group.
*       Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:
*       Plant identification, soil sampling and processing, proficiency in Excel and with GPS
units.

Please send a resume, unofficial transcript, a letter detailing your skills, experience, and/or interest, as well as contact information for three references to Beth Newingham at beth.newingham@ars.usda.gov. Full-time employment May – August with possible full or part- time work into fall and beyond pending funding. Review of applications will begin April 15,
2018 and continue until positions are filled.

Summer position as a drone pilot in the Canadian Arctic

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Subject: Summer position as a drone pilot in the Canadian Arctic

We have a unique opportunity in Team Shrub, the research group of Isla Myers-Smith at the University of Edinburgh, to support the participation of a keen early career researcher in our field research in the Canadian Arctic this summer from approximately 10th June through August 15th.  We are looking for someone comfortable flying and learning to maintain drone platforms (fixed wings including an FX-61 build and Phantom 4 Pro/Advanced), with a driving licence and some outdoor experience including hiking and camping.  The recruited person will have the opportunity to participate in a month-long field expedition to our research site on Qikiqtaruk – Herschel Island in the Canadian Arctic.

The drone pilot will join a team of enthusiastic ecologists conducting research in the Canadian Arctic. They will have the opportunity to learn more about global change ecology and the opportunities for students from a variety of backgrounds to contribute to this field. They will have the chance to visit a remote part of the Canadian Arctic that very few people get to see and to participate in research contributing to publications in international peer-reviewed journals gaining key experience for a career in scientific research.

Salary may be available for UK applicants only, but other applicants that are willing to volunteer are encouraged to apply. All logistical costs including travel, accommodation and food will be covered.  For more information including blog posts from previous field seasons please see:
teamshrub.com, https://teamshrub.com/2017/08/10/droning-on-about-arctic-change/

Please send inquiries to Isla Myers-Smith: isla.myers-smith@ed.ac.uk.

MS in Environmental Studies program – UNCW

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Subject: MS in Environmental Studies program – UNCW

The University of North Carolina Wilmington is currently recruiting for the fall 2018 cohort in the MS in Environmental Studies program. The MS EVS is an exciting, interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on linking classroom experience with hands-on fieldwork, and culminating in a semester-long internship with an environmentally related organization (no thesis required). Our program is both challenging and rewarding, with a high degree of collegiality among students and faculty.  MS concentrations are available in Coastal Management, Environmental Conservation and Management, Marine and Coastal Education, and Environmental Education and Interpretation. An Individualized Concentration is also available for those who wish to design their own curriculum in conjunction with faculty.

For more information, as well as a link to application materials:
http://uncw.edu/evs/graduate_programs.html

For more information about UNCW please see: www.uncw.edu.
The application deadline for fall 2018 is April 15,2018.
For other questions or additional information, please feel free to contact me via email below.

Dr. James A. Rotenberg
Graduate Program Coordinator
email: rotenbergj@uncw.edu

Marine Biology Technician – Smithsonian – MarineGEO

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The Smithsonian Institution seeks an energetic, field-oriented marine biologist to support the Marine Global Earth Observatory (MarineGEO)<http://marinegeo.si.edu/>, a growing network of partners collaborating to understand how coastal ecosystems work and how to keep them working in a changing ocean. The partnership is coordinated by the Smithsonian’s Tennenbaum Marine Observatories Network (TMON) and applies standardized observations and coordinated experiments to long-term research on biodiversity and functioning in shallow waters. The network includes the Smithsonian’s field facilities in Maryland (Smithsonian Environmental Research Center), Florida (Smithsonian Marine Station), Belize (Carrie Bow Cay Field Station), and Panama (Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Bocas del Toro Station), and a growing list of partner institutions.
 
Duties:
 
*Provide technical support for a range of field and laboratory activities.
*Field sampling, identification of marine organisms.
*Conduct field and laboratory experiments.
*Prepare and curate preserved specimens and tissues for genetic analysis.
*Deposit and manage specimens in museum collections.
*Maintain and retrieve data from environmental monitoring instruments.
*Manage, enter, and analyze data.
*Assist in preparation and publication of reports, proposals, and manuscripts.
 
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
 
*Practical knowledge of biology and taxonomy of marine organisms and marine research procedures.
*Ability to operate small boats (strongly preferred).
*SCUBA certification and scientific diving experience (AAUS certification strongly preferred, or must be completed soon after accepting the position).
*Detail oriented, responsible, and prepared to work in challenging field conditions.
*Competence in computer use, data entry and management, statistical analysis, and effective writing skills.
*Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
*Facility working on international teams.  Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
 
Required:
 
*Bachelor’s degree (with Master’s strongly preferred) in Biology, Marine Science, or related field.
*Able to obtain and maintain a valid passport for travel purposes.
 
Position Details:
 
This is not a Federal Position, but has similar requirements and benefits.
Location: This position is based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (Edgewater, MD).
Travel: Regular, domestic and international.
Salary and benefits: Equivalent to Federal GS 7/9, commensurate with experience.
 
To Apply:
 
Please send application as a single PDF file to MarineGEO@si.edu using the subject line “Application: Marine Biology Technician” in the email.  The PDF should include: (1) a current curriculum vitae; (2) a 1 page summary of career goals, experience, and interests relevant to the MarineGEO program; and (3) a list of three references (name, current title, postal address, email address, and phone number). Reference letters and educational transcripts may be requested from select candidates.
 
Review of applications will begin on 10 April 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
 
The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
 

PhD opportunity at UW Seattle: Interactions among large and small carnivores

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Subject: PhD opportunity at UW Seattle: Interactions among large and small carnivores

A PhD position is available in the Prugh lab at the University of Washington to work on an NSF-funded study examining interactions among large carnivores and mesocarnivores in northern Washington. Wolves and cougars may affect mesocarnivores negatively through killing and aggression, as well as positively by providing carrion food subsidies.
The broad goal of this project is to quantify these positive and negative interactions in an integrative framework. This study is part of a large collaborative multi-predator, multi-prey study that began in 2017. The student will work closely with other PhD students, professors (Aaron Wirsing and Beth Gardner), and biologists at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The student will join a diverse research lab in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (http://www.prughlab.com/).

Although the broad goals for this study have been determined, there is considerable flexibility in terms of specific questions that could be addressed. The project will require intensive year-round fieldwork, involving capture and GPS collaring of coyotes and bobcats, scat collection (for fecal genotyping and diet), stable isotope analysis, small mammal trapping, and monitoring scavenging at ungulate carcasses using cameras. A variety of quantitative approaches could be used to analyze the data (e.g., spatial CMR, movement, behavior, demography).
Collaborators are collaring cougars, wolves, elk, mule deer, and white tailed deer in the same area, providing the opportunity to examine species interactions in unprecedented detail.

Grant support for this project includes 3 years of year-round stipend and tuition, and additional fellowship and teaching assistantship opportunities are available. The student would ideally be available to lead field efforts this summer starting in May or June and begin classes in Fall 2018.

An MS degree, strong academic record, and previous fieldwork experience is required. The student must work well on a large, collaborative team and be able to manage a complex field project with winter and summer fieldwork. Strong quantitative skills and a record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals are highly desirable. In exceptional cases, applicants without MS degrees may be considered. To be considered for this opportunity, please send a cover letter outlining your research interests and qualifications, a CV, unofficial copies of your transcripts, and contact information for 3 references as a single PDF document to Laura Prugh (lprugh@uw.edu). To ensure full consideration, submit your materials by April 15, 2018. Be sure to include your undergraduate GPA and GRE percentiles (NOT raw scores) in your materials.