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UConn’s Natural Resources Conservation Academy (https://nrca.uconn.edu/) is recruiting UConn undergraduate students for paid leadership positions as Difference Maker Mentors. Difference Maker Mentors serve as program leaders and near-peer mentors (visit our website and flyer to learn more). Undergrads must take a 1-credit spring course (NRE 4695 sec 3: Leadership in Community-Based Conservation; see s.uconn.edu/leadership-community-conservation-syllabus) to be eligible to apply for the positions. 

We are looking for undergrads from diverse majors (do not need to be in a STEM major) and backgrounds who are interested in mentoring teens, working collaboratively on projects that benefit local communities and environments, and implementing culturally relevant, equitable and inclusive environmental practices. 

Want to learn more? Join us during one of our Info Sessions to hear more details and ask us questions. We look forward to seeing you then! Details are below: 

• Info Session #1: Wednesday, Nov 16, 5-6pm EST on Laura Cisneros’ Webex: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/lmc07015 
• Info Session #2: Friday, Nov 18, 12-1pm EST on Laura Cisneros’ Webex: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/lmc07015 

Warmly, 

Laura 

Paid Research Internships – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Research interns are needed to assist in a multi-disciplinary,
multi-investigator, experimental study of the evolution of species
interactions in Trinidad, West Indies. The research is led by Professors
David Reznick (University of California, Riverside), Joseph Travis
(Florida State University), Tim Coulson (University of Oxford), and Ron
Bassar (Auburn University).  We seek to integrate multiple biological
fields for the study of these interactions in experimental populations
of guppies and killifish in Trinidad. Duties include assisting in
monthly censuses of guppy and killifish populations in montane streams
and helping to execute experiments in on-site artificial streams. The
monthly censuses include long hours in the field and laboratory.

Interns will be required to spend a minimum of 3 months in Trinidad,
with possibility of extension. There are potential start dates in April
2023 and every month thereafter until September 2024. We will pay a
monthly stipend, cover travel, living expenses, and provide housing.

Qualifications: We seek interns who are entertaining the possibility
of pursuing graduate studies in some area of ecology and evolution
and who wish to gain some additional field research experience before
doing so.  Research will take place in semi-remote areas of Trinidad,
sometimes under bad weather conditions. Applicants must be able to live
and work well with others. Research will involve carrying heavy packs
over slippery and steep terrain. Applicants must be in good physical
condition and be able to meet the demands of field research under these
conditions. Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle is desirable
but not required. Applicants with first-aid/first responder training,
skills in automobile maintenance, and construction skills are highly
desirable. Please address these skills when applying.

Please see our website <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguppyproject.weebly.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C2e953d53b8fa41cfbf0708dabaf6e408%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638027866807108438%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ujoutvk2wkCXqe1fTtyNlK7xa6WtZdiAvjlWDC5l8YA%3D&amp;reserved=0> for more
information on the project and access to reprints.  Be sure to check
out our video menu, which includes a “guppy censuses” as submenu VII.
It details the main tasks associated with the internship.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and e-mail
addresses of three or more professional references to David Reznick
(gupy@ucr.edu). At least two of the references should be academics.

First Generation College Students – EPA Flyer

CT DEEP Marine Fisheries Program Seasonal Resource Assistant Job Opportunities

Job Opening: Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant – Department of Administrative Services (jobapscloud.com)

Sturgeon & Shad Monitoring

Description: The Connecticut DEEP Marine Fisheries Program is looking for enthusiastic and qualified applicants for seasonal positions starting in November or December at the CT DEEP Marine Headquarters in Old Lyme. These positions are limited in duration and pay $14 – $17/hr based on relevant experience. In these positions, we provide opportunities for practical fisheries experience outside of course work in the biological sciences through field work and lab work.

Duties: The projects conduct a variety of field, laboratory and office work activities which vary by project but could include: sampling with fishing gear such as gill nets, skiff trawls and beach seines. Routine field work could consist of day trips on small, open boats (17’-28’) with fishing gear hauled by hand to collect fish which are identified, measured and quantified. Sampling is conducted in all weather conditions. The range of waters sampled includes Long Island Sound and Connecticut River. Laboratory or office work could include identifying, counting and measuring juvenile fish, preparing and aging fish scales and otoliths, cleaning and repairing fishing gear, and data entry.

Qualifications: Actively pursuing or having completed a college degree in biological sciences with coursework in fisheries or a related field. A degree is preferred but not required. Candidates with work experience in a related field may be considered. Candidates should possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to conduct rigorous field work in various weather conditions.

Hours per week: Typically a 35 hour work week Monday-Friday, with variation in hours depending on field sampling location and activity. Total duration of positions not to exceed 1040 hours. Preference is for candidates that can complete the full duration of the position.

To Apply: Submit the employment application through the CT Job website

Job Opening: Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant – Department of Administrative Services (jobapscloud.com)

Please note that positions may be filled prior to the end date of the job posting.

Please direct any questions about the position to:

Jacqueline Benway Roberts

Fisheries Biologist

Fisheries Division / Marine Fisheries Program

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
333 Ferry Rd.

PO Box 719

Old Lyme, CT 06371
P: 860.447.4311|F: 860.434.6150 |E: jacque.benway@ct.gov

On behalf of Mike Willig, Director of the Institute of the Environment, and the Office of Sustainability, I’d like to remind you of this

grant opportunity for your students! The projects funded from last fall were really creative and successful and we can’t wait to see what students come up with for this newest round of funding. The due date is this Tuesday (October 11) at 4pm.

Grant Opportunity Open for UConn Students!

The Office of Sustainability and the Institute of the Environment host a funding program to support student-faculty projects that enhance environmental sustainability and campus-wide engagement with sustainability issues at the University of Connecticut and in Connecticut communities through research, authentic community engagement, campus operations, or education. Projects must increase both environmental and social sustainability at UConn, and address one or more of UConn’s strategic sustainability goal areas (climate change, energy and buildings, waste, outreach and engagement, water resources, food and dining, purchasing, transportation, or grounds, open space and conservation areas) and one or more related social challenges (fostering inclusion of diverse perspectives, addressing systematic inequalities, environmental justice, social and health inequity, community development, etc). Project activities can occur at any of the UConn campuses and extend to Connecticut communities outside of the University campuses. Special consideration is given to interdisciplinary projects that advance equity and justice or incorporate the arts and humanities. Awards may be up to $10,000.

Applications Close: 4:00pm on October 11, 2022

Decisions will be made in early December 2022. Funding will be provided to selected grantees in January 2023.

Learn more and find application materials: https://sustainability.uconn.edu/environmental-social-sustainability-small-grants-program/

The Blackman Laboratory in the Departments of Plant & Microbial Biology and Integrative Biology requires a Staff Research Associate II to assist with research in evolutionary and ecological developmental genetics using sunflower and monkeyflower as study systems. Research in the lab focuses on how and why plant developmental responses to environmental cues evolve during domestication, adaptation, and speciation.

The position involves a combination of research and lab management responsibilities. Research duties include planning and executing greenhouse, growth chamber, and field studies; molecular and biochemical work (e.g. DNA/RNA extraction, genotyping, qRT-PCR, sequencing library construction); computational analysis; and training and supervising students or volunteers.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to perform sterile techniques, prepare media, carry out basic procedures associated with DNA amplification and sequencing, be able to work in a greenhouse, manage data sets utilizing Excel, and follow research protocols and regulatory guidelines with exactness.
• Must be able to train and supervise student workers and coordinate student work schedules.
• Good baseline knowledge of genetics, plant biology, and evolutionary biology is essential.
• Must have strong organizational, computer, and communication skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication in daily interactions is necessary in order to work independently and as part of a team and provide direct support to leaders as needed; and to assist in training, provide work direction, prepare reports, and keep records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience; or Bachelor’s degree in related science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using packages relating to statistics, image analysis, phylogeny, sequence alignment, and bioinformatics.
• Experience building libraries for next-generation sequencing.
• Experience conducting field experiments with plants.

Salary and Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for full UC Benefits. Annual salary is commensurate with experience.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying at http://jobs.berkeley.edu, posting # 43468

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

(message to Schultz lab forwarded to the department with Seb’s permission)

Hi everyone,

I’m Seb. Some of you don’t know me yet, but you will this fall. I’m writing to those of you who are thinking about doing a PhD to evaluate the possibility of doing a PhD here in Chile.

I attach the information (ES) of the PhD of my university, but clearly there is a wide offer all over the country. Chile is the safest country to live in, the most scientifically developed in LATAM and has several universities among the TOP 100 in LATAM. One of them is Andres Bello University. TOP 3 in Chilean ranking and TOP 30 in LATAM.

Chile, like the rest of South America, is absolutely beautiful. It has unique landscapes. As it is a large country, it is a natural laboratory to study all ecosystems, from the desert to the Antarctic, passing through Mediterranean valleys (those who drink wine know what I mean), rainforests and glaciers. In the ocean, we have extremely productive systems, and even for those who like reef ecology, there is Easter Island.

Almost all programs are taught in English. In the case of Universidad Andres Bello, for all graduate students who do not speak Spanish, the University offers a free Spanish course, so that they can communicate in their day-to-day life. The attached program is taught in English, so do not be afraid in that respect.

Feel free to ask me about any questions, scholarships or other things. Even if you are interested in another university.

Seb.

MS Assistantship Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ Evaluating Approaches to Reduce Bird-window Collisions: Oklahoma State University

Description: A fully funded master’s assistantship is available in Oklahoma State UniversityÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management, co-advised by Drs. Scott Loss and Tim OÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)Connell. The research project will involve fieldwork and analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of methods to reduce bird-window collisions, which are the top source of avian collision mortality in North America and worldwide. The study will include bird collision surveys at OSU buildings originally monitored in a similar baseline study (study details here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3PoNFTm&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Cfde5de3d0a124519121008da7abe4ff1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637957255054781589%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=0pBe8w40m4s1p%2BJLGINfp7nRsdQn6OP3%2BMQXLeanjFo%3D&amp;reserved=0) and treated with a commercially available film designed to deter bird collisions. The student also may have the opportunity to develop a companion study using existing or new data sources to evaluate effectiveness of other approaches and products designed to reduce bird-window collisions.

The graduate student will begin courses in January 2023, and we anticipate that collision monitoring fieldwork will begin during spring migration in April 2023. Funding, which will be available to support the student through at least December 2024, will be primarily through a research assistantship, but the student will also be expected to TA for one academic semester (course TA assignment to be determined, but the student will likely have an opportunity to TA in either Dr. LossÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Applied Ecology field course or Dr. OÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)ConnellÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Ornithology course). A stipend of $1,575/month ($18,900/yr) will be provided along with full tuition waiver and health insurance at $20/month.

Required qualifications: Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Wildlife Ecology/Management, Ecology, or a related field; a strong work ethic and sense of self-motivation; an ability to work both independently and collegially with others; strong written and oral communication skills including experience communicating with the public during fieldwork; and an interest in urban ecology, conservation biology, and/or human threats to wildlife.

Preferred qualifications: Ideal candidates will have one or several of the following skills and experiences: conducting, presenting, and/or publishing mentored research; coordinating and supervising field projects; conducting wildlife collision surveys; handling and identifying wild birds; and experience with statistical analyses.

To Apply: Please send applications to Scott Loss (scott.loss@okstate.edu) by September 30th, 2022; applications should consist of a single zip file or merged pdf file that includes: (1) a cover letter outlining how you meet required and preferred qualifications, (2) a CV, (3) unofficial academic transcripts, and (4) contact information for three references. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity of background and thought is accepted and encouraged, and we encourage all interested people to apply despite preconceived notions of their own experience as it relates to this projectÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s objectives.

About the Loss and OÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)Connell Labs: Our labs lead and collaborate on a wide range of research projects in natural resource ecology and management, with strong emphases on landscape ecology, biodiversity conservation, wildlife ecology and management, and major global change issues like climate change, invasive species, and direct sources of bird mortality. For more information about our labs, see:

Scott LossÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Lab: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscottrloss.wixsite.com%2Flosslab&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Cfde5de3d0a124519121008da7abe4ff1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637957255054781589%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7O2P7VzysqvoFOOD9%2Fp83GOr6n6RFcfwmE0LxXa%2F0J0%3D&amp;reserved=0
Tim OÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)ConnellÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Lab: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftimoconnell.wordpress.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7Cfde5de3d0a124519121008da7abe4ff1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637957255054781589%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ca4kYmVxAdg5ukI%2FYQ%2B3%2BIrdM255l4%2BMXtdikmTu1Ys%3D&amp;reserved=0

About Oklahoma and OSU: Oklahoma is one of the most ecologically diverse states, with ecosystems ranging from forested mountains in the east to mesas and canyons in the west, and including some of the largest remaining tracts of prairies in the world, including the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, the largest remaining protected area of tallgrass prairie. Recreational opportunities abound, with national forests, grasslands, and wildlife refuges all within 2-3 hours of Stillwater, where OSU is located. In addition, Stillwater is 1 hour from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, which have additional opportunities for recreation, sporting events, music, the arts, restaurants, etc.

OSU is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of ~25,000 students, and it is located on the ancestral lands of the Kickapoo, Osage, Kiowa, and Quapaw peoples. Indigenous people from other Native nations also reside here, many of whom were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands. They all contribute to the history and current vitality of our region. The Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is part of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and conducts interdisciplinary research, instruction, and extension education to address the sustainable management and conservation of the wildlife, forest, rangeland, and fishery resources of Oklahoma and beyond. The Department is a source of cutting-edge research, quality instruction, and effective outreach to students, landowners, managers, and public agencies.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the universityÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.


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The Jones Center at Ichauway

Plant Ecology Seasonal Technician

The Plant Ecology lab at the Jones Center at Ichauway invites applications for a Seasonal Technician position. Job duties primarily consist of collecting data from long-term vegetation monitoring plots, data entry, seed collection and processing, but also includes other field and laboratory work as needed. This 10-week position begins on September 6, 2022. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis but is optional. This position 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 CenterÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, more than 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. For more information visit our web site: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jonesctr.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C268c6bf4ee084295809e08da7ac26517%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637957272603484187%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DBq0FMkuX1FVQWapVxFbp74S9VMCFQQyRssmaajAfCc%3D&amp;reserved=0.

Qualifications: Seasonal Technician I: 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). Previous experience with plant identification or seed collection in the southeastern U.S. and the use of dichotomous keys is highly desired. Excel, GIS, and laboratory-related experience is also preferable. Must have a valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to work in the Plant Ecology lab.

Qualifications: Seasonal Technician II: As above for Seasonal Technician I, plus an undergraduate degree in biology, botany, horticulture, plant ecology, or a related field or one year of relevant work experience.

Wages: Seasonal Technician I – $10/hour (with housing), $12/hour (without housing)

Wages: Seasonal Technician II – $12/hour (with housing), $14/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 AND lisa.giencke@jonesctr.org, Subject: Plant Ecology Seasonal Technician. 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 aspires to fully embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. We reject all forms of racism including overt and systemic, prejudice, discrimination or hate toward any race, ethnicity, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, religion, or professional status. The Jones Center at Ichauway is an equal opportunity/affirmative action E-verify employer.