We seek a summer research technicians to join a project examining the role

of species interactions in determining the impact of climate change on plant

communities. The position is in Peter Adler’s lab

(https://qcnr.usu.edu/labs/adler_lab/index) at Utah State University in

Logan, UT, with field work in eastern Idaho sagebrush steppe vegetation.

Primary responsibilities include mapping individual plants in permanent

plots, and digitizing these maps using ArcGIS software. Important

qualifications include a strong background in plant taxonomy, and a strong

back. The position could start as early as May, 2017, and runs through

September, 2017, but start and end dates are flexible. Pay is $12 per hour.

To apply, email Peter Adler (peter.adler [at] usu.edu) with the following

documents attached as a pdf: 1) A cover letter explaining your interest in

and qualification for the position, 2) a curriculum vita, 3) undergraduate

transcript, and 4) contact information for three references. Deadline for

applications is March 31.

Location: Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $13.48

Duration of position:  This is a contract position that will begin by May 1st, 2016. The intended duration is May 1, 2017 =96 September 1st, 2017

Project:  The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF)

Position Description:  The student contractor will serve as a Field Assistant with a focus on the wetland plant Phragmites australis (common reed).  The contractor will be based at The Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI.  S/he will play a support role for researchers in the Coastal Ecosystems branch of the USGS-GLSC by assisting with a variety of duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, testing, refining, and demonstrating a new monitoring protocol, providing assistance to landowners and land managers involved in PAMF, entering data, and supporting data management. There is potential for additional coastal wetland work (i.e., water quality data collection and processing).

Education/Experience Requirements: The successful candidate must 1) be currently enrolled as a student pursuing a degree in natural resources, biology, ecology or a related field or 2) must have received a degree within one year prior to beginning the contract.

Field experience is required. Experience working with non-native Phragmites or other invasive plant species is preferred. Experience entering data and QA/QC is desired. Strong communication skills are important. The student contractor should have a strong attention to detail and desire to learn.

S/he also should be highly motivated and comfortable working both as a member of a close team and independently.

Other Details: This contract covers a 4-month period, with an anticipated start date of May 1st, 2017. The student contractor will not receive holiday pay, annual or sick leave, or health care benefits, nor will s/he receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 80 within a two-week period.  Hours in excess of the established 80 per two weeks will be paid at the regular hourly rate.  The student will report to the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI for all duties, unless otherwise specified.  Office work will occur in a room equipped with a computer workstation.  Field work will occur outdoors in the Great Lakes basin, often during challenging weather conditions. Paid travel will be required for multiple days at a time.  Moving expenses will not be paid.=20 Lodging will only be provided when in travel status.

The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor.=20 This is not a government position, and time does not count toward time-

in-service.

Application deadline is March 24th. To ensure consideration of your application, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of three references to Abram DaSilva (adasilva@usgs.gov, (734) 214-7291).

Location: Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $16.93/ hr

Duration of position:  This is a contract position that will begin by May 1st, 2016. The intended duration is May 1, 2017 =96 January 1st, 2017.

Project:  The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF)

Position Description:  The student contractor will serve as a Field and Office Assistant with a focus on the wetland plant Phragmites australis (common reed).  The contractor will be based at The Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI.  S/he will play a support role for researchers in the Coastal Ecosystems branch of the USGS-GLSC by assisting with a variety of duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, testing, refining, and demonstrating a new monitoring protocol, providing assistance to landowners and land managers involved in PAMF, entering data, and supporting data management. There is potential for additional coastal wetland work (i.e., water quality data collection and processing).

Education/Experience Requirements: The successful candidate must have a bachelor=92s degree in natural resources, biology, ecology, or a related field, and must either be 1) currently enrolled as a student pursuing a graduate degree in natural resources, biology, ecology or a related field or 2) must have received a degree (bachelor=92s, master=92s, or PhD.) within one year prior to beginning the contract.

Field experience is required. Experience working with non-native Phragmites or other invasive plant species is preferred. Experience entering data and QA/QC is desired. Strong verbal and written skills are important. The student contractor should have a strong attention to detail and desire to learn.

S/he also should be highly motivated and comfortable working both as a member of a close team and independently.

Other Details: This contract covers an 8-month period, with an anticipated start date of May 1st, 2017. The student contractor will not receive holiday pay, annual or sick leave, or health care benefits, nor will s/he receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 80 within a two-week period.  Hours in excess of the established 80 per two weeks will be paid at the regular hourly rate.  The student will report to the Great Lakes Science Center in Ann Arbor, MI for all duties, unless otherwise specified.  Office work will occur in a room equipped with a computer workstation.  Field work will occur outdoors in the Great Lakes basin, often during challenging weather conditions. Paid travel will be required for multiple days at a time.  Moving expenses will not be paid.=20 Lodging will only be provided when in travel status.

The successful candidate will be hired as an independent contractor.=20 This is not a government position, and time does not count toward time-

in-service.

Application deadline is March 24th. To ensure consideration of your application, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of three references to Abram DaSilva (adasilva@usgs.gov, (734) 214-7291).

LUMCON=92s 2017 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) (www.lumcon.edu) invites highly motivated undergraduates to apply for Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) positions in our Summer 2017 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. REU participants will spend ten weeks (June 5th =96 August 11th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors / mentor teams while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON=92s summer programs. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor(s) based on mutual research interests. The REU program is designed to give students a meaningful, hands-on research experience that takes advantage of state-of-the-art methods and technologies available at LUMCON. This summer, mentors are interested in supporting interns to conduct research in a number of topic areas, including: invertebrate richness of deep-sea woodfalls, seeps, sediments, and shipwrecks; microbial responses to stressful environmental conditions; effects of environmental stressors on the physiological ecology of coastal invertebrates and fishes; behavioral and collective responses of fishes to environmental stressors; and impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on wetland biogeochemistry and ecology, plant ecology, microbial ecology, sediment microalgae and/or benthos. More information on the program and details on potential mentors and projects can be found at http://www.lumcon.edu/REU.

Candidates must be available for the entire ten week period.  We will provide a $500/week stipend, housing at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA, and support for their research.

The ideal candidate should be interested in pursuing a career in coastal and/or marine science, creative, hard-working, detail orientated, dedicated, and comfortable working as part of research team. Experience with field or laboratory research is a plus but not necessary. To be eligible you must be returning to an undergraduate degree program in the fall (e.g., if you will graduate in May or June, you are NOT eligible). Students from underrepresented groups in sciences, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply.=20

Application deadline: March 31st 2017.

Applications should include: copy of unofficial transcripts, contact information for two academic references, CV/resume, and a one page statement that describes your interest in the REU position, academic goals, and any previous research experience.=20

Applications should be sent to Dr. Brian Roberts at broberts@lumcon.edu with =932017 REU application=94 in the subject line.   Please feel free to contact Dr. Roberts if you have any questions.

DukeUniversity: AEOP summer internships – Biomechanics of Ultrafast
Movements

ThePatek Lab in the Biology Department at Duke University is recruiting
one undergraduate student researcher through the US Army Educational
Outreach Program (AEOP) during the summer of 2017. The student will
participate in projects examining fast, impulsive movements of animals
in the natural environment. The focal systems for the project are
trap-jaw ants. Responsibilities of the student researchers may include
collecting study organisms from local habitats, obtaining high-speed
videos of animals, analyzing high-speed videos using computer software,
performing statistical analyses and scientific writing. The details of
responsibilities and tasks will be determined based on mutual interests
of the students and the mentors. There are also possibilities for the
students to develop individual projects under our mentorship.

Weare looking for motivated, reliable students who are excited about
having first-hand research experience at the intersection of biology
and physics. Skills to perform the above-mentioned tasks are not
required. We especially value students who are curious, hard-working
and have an open mind about the possibilities of basic, scientific
research. For more information about The Patek Lab, please visit our
website: www.thepateklab.org<http://www.thepateklab.org/>

DEADLINE:March 12, 2017, 11:59 pm. All applicants must submit two letters
of recommendation, transcripts and must have maintained a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.2 in their coursework. Applicants must also include
a brief essay that explains their interest in this research and how it
relates to their future goals.

TOAPPLY: Please click the link below through the
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP):
http://www.cvent.com/events/2017-undergraduate-research-apprenticeship-program-urap-/event-summary-ccf8d39466294c8391d60121495cfcdf.aspx

–        Select “Apply” at the bottom of the page
–        Fill out the forms
–        At “Please select your 1st preference of URAP location,”
please select “BDUN53 Duke University”

NOTE:The project description from the Army Research Office website was
incorrect and has now been fixed. It should read:

“ImpulsiveBiological Performance in the Natural Environment”: Student
will focus on impulsive performance in the natural environment. Applicants
will need to have taken introductory biology and physics (mechanics). They
must have an interest in working outdoors and with live animals.”

chi.yun.kuo@duke.edu

The Florida Museum of Natural History and the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex are currently seeking an intern to assist with imperiled butterfly and seabird research and monitoring. The start date for this internship is May 1, 2017 and the internship will run through August 11, 2017 (15 weeks total). This internship may be extended pending the availability of additional funding. The exact start and end dates are flexible, but only those who can commit to at least 12 weeks will be considered. The intern will be provided with a stipend of $100 per week, and shared housing is included. Economical travel costs to and from Big Pine Key, FL will be reimbursed (up to $1,000).

The intern will have the opportunity to work closely with an endangered butterfly, the Miami blue butterfly (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri). This includes assisting with research as well as ongoing monitoring efforts. The Miami blue butterfly was historically found throughout coastal south Florida but it is currently restricted to several remote, uninhabited islands in Key West and Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuges, which are accessible only by boat. We are working to learn more about the life history of this butterfly to inform population restoration efforts with the eventual goal of recovering populations of this butterfly to areas of its former range.

Additionally, occasional work will include assisting with a seabird social attraction study on Magnificent Frigatebirds within Key West and Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuges.  Sites are only accessible by boat, and work involves monitoring of bird use on specific islands, as well as installation and maintenance of on-site field equipment.

Successful applicants must have a passion for working outdoors, even in challenging conditions. Summer temperatures often exceed 90=B0F, with high humidity, frequent thunderstorms, and biting/stinging insects. The applicant must be comfortable working on small motorboats, including in rough seas. The selected candidate may have the opportunity to complete the Department of the Interior=92s Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC).

The majority of the work for this internship will take place in the Lower Florida Keys and shared housing on Big Pine Key will be provided. The intern will have a private bedroom, but will share living space with other interns, volunteers and visiting researchers. The bunkhouse is air conditioned and includes laundry facilities, utilities, and internet access. A shopping center with a grocery store is located within walking or biking distance and the office where the selected candidate will report is located approximately 2 miles from the bunkhouse. Having a private vehicle is very helpful but not an absolute necessity. A vehicle will be provided for transportation between the office and field sites.

Responsibilities:

=B7       Assist with releases of captive-bred Miami blue butterflies in the Lower and Middle Keys

=B7       Assist with monitoring of released butterflies and immatures (eggs, larvae and pupae)

=B7       Assist with monitoring of extant populations of Miami blue butterflies

=B7       Assist in flight cage maintenance

=B7       Assist with seabird monitoring and field equipment maintenance associated with social

        attraction study

=B7       Help to coordinate and oversee volunteers

=B7       Data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access

=B7       Assist with additional projects as needed, potentially including monitoring Bartram=92s scrub-                    hairstreak butterflies, monitoring of sea turtle nests, and public outreach/education

Qualifications:

=B7       Current student or recent graduate of a Bachelor’s program in Biology, Ecology or related field

=B7       Enthusiasm for outdoor work, especially in hot and buggy conditions

=B7       Ability to visually detect very small butterfly eggs and larvae. Training will be provided.

=B7       Experience conducting biological fieldwork preferred

=B7       Basic bird identification skills and ability to use binoculars

=B7       Knowledge of Florida flora and fauna is helpful, but not required

=B7       Experience operating or being on small boats is helpful, but not required

=B7       Attention to detail and keen observation skills are required

=B7       Physically fit, with the ability to hike several miles and lift 30 lbs. without assistance

=B7       Ability to work well in a small team of researchers and volunteers

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references in a single PDF document to Sarah Steele Cabrera at ssteelecabrera@flmnh.ufl.edu<mailto:ssteelecabrera@flmnh.ufl.edu> by March 24, 2017. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=3DECOLOG&REQ=3D2017-RAP-017

The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the Bureau of

Land Management Southern Nevada District Office to bring on one

Restoration Field Technician.  The restoration field technician will be

responsible for implementing spring and riparian restoration projects,

and performing office and field activities related to spring and

riparian area management, restoration, and monitoring. The technician

will also participate in the implementation of landscape scale upland

habitat restoration projects.

The associate will work under the direction of the BLM Las Vegas

Restoration Program Manager and will engage in tasks including:

=95Field monitoring using basic equipment and standard techniques for

measuring vegetation response, hydrological condition and other

ecological indicators;

=95Independently conduct field work in the Mojave Desert;

=95Drive through rugged terrain using 4WD vehicles or UTV=92s;

=95Conduct work in the field throughout all seasons;

=95Data processing, including GIS work;

=95Gather data, and prepare and submit reports;

=95Coordinate with volunteer groups, and oversee restoration work with

volunteer teams and Nevada Conservation Corps teams  to restore riparian

and upland wildlife habitat;

=95Repair fences, barriers, gates, and signs using construction tools such

as post hole diggers, shovels, digging bars, a generator, electric

drills and other hand tools;

=95Treat exotic plants with mechanical techniques such as pulling, and

coordinate herbicide treatments by certified applicators;

=95Support the planning, designing, and logistics for restoration

projects;

=95Work with a variety of specialists from different agencies in order to

assist with the completion of projects;

=95Other restoration activities will be assigned as needed; and

=95Participate in GBI and BLM training opportunities.

Location:

The technician will be based out of the BLM Southern Nevada District

office, which is located in northwest Las Vegas, NV. The Southern Nevada

District Office manages more than three million acres of Mojave Desert

in Clark and Nye counties. The scenery varies from dramatically colorful

geologic landforms and largely unspoiled panoramic vistas of Red Rock

Canyon National Conservation Area to remote and rugged wild landscapes

of the recently designated Gold Butte National Monument. Recreation

opportunities abound and viewing sites for desert plants and animals are

easily accessible.

Compensation:

=95Rate of Pay: $15.00/hour

=95Health and Dental benefits

Timeline:

=95March 2017 for a 1 year duration; potential for extension pending

available funding and positive performance review

=95Full time, 40 hours per week; overtime and/or weekend hours may be

required occasionally

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications-

=95Bachelor=92s Degree in Physical or Ecological Sciences (such as

Environmental Science, Ecology, Hydrology, Rangeland Management or

related subject);

=95Experience conducting ecological field work, preferably related to

botany;

=95Experience in data collection;

=95Coursework in plant restoration, botany,  or range science (transcripts

may be requested);

=95Experience conducting plant surveys using various monitoring protocols,

such as standard rangeland monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site

observations;

=95Experience with data entry and analysis;

=95Experience with technical writing and/or producing written

project/monitoring summary reports;

=95Experience working with hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and data

collection;

=95Experience working with GIS software; and

=95Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

=95Valid, state-issued driver=92s license and clean driving record;

experience operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads;

=95Ability to work independently, self-direct and self-motivate;

=95Good organizational skills and ability to multitask;

=95Willingness and ability to carry a backpack water sprayer (up to 35

pounds), lift up to 50 pounds, and to perform physical labor, including

but not limited to, manual removal of non-native vegetation, and

planting of native vegetation; and

=95Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and

a diverse public;

=95Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field;

=95Willingness to sometimes work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings,

late nights);

=95Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all

types of weather conditions and traverse uneven terrain;

=95Willingness to complete chain saw and UTV training; and

=95Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)

Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to BLM human resources

indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed

prior to beginning position.

Desired Qualifications-

=95Experience conducting and/or overseeing restoration projects;

=95Experience using small engines such as generators, chain saws, and

augers.

=95Knowledge of Mojave flora, fauna and environmental conditions

desirable;

=95Experience using a dichotomous key to identify plants to species; and

=95Experience in applying revegetation and other restoration techniques.

How to Apply:

Please follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/Careers.aspx?rf=3DECOLOG&REQ=3D2017-RAP-017

The USGS, in connection with the NSF Graduate Research Intern Program (GRIP) and the NSF Graduate Student Preparedness program (GSP) opportunity, has opportunities for current NSF funded graduate students to spend up to 12 months with the USGS working on research.

See opportunities here:

https://powellcenter.usgs.gov/national-science-foundation-graduate-research-internship-program-

grip

In addition, if there are any NSF funded graduate students out there interested in applying DNA based techniques to understand peatland vegetation history in Alaska, please send me an email at mwaldrop@usgs.gov.

Position Description

A graduate research assistantship (Masters level) is available in the

Department of Soil Science, School of Natural Resource Sciences at North

Dakota State University. The student will focus on soil ecology, nutrient

cycling, and aboveground-belowground relationships in a rangeland system,

and in response to vegetation treatments (such as fire and livestock

grazing). The research will be conducted at the Central Grasslands Research

and Extension Center (CGREC) in Streeter, ND, but the position will be based

at the NDSU campus in Fargo, ND. The project will integrate with

interdisciplinary projects at CGREC examining vegetation ecology, livestock

production, wildlife and pollinator habitat, and fire behavior.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have a strong academic record in the natural

sciences, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to

work in a team and independently, and the ability to spend substantial time

at CGREC. The most competitive applicants will have prior experience with

research and data analysis, preferably in the areas of soil, plant, or

rangeland ecology.

To apply

Submit one document (word or PDF) that includes 1) a cover letter explaining

your background, qualifications, and why you are interested in the position,

2) curriculum vitae, 3) transcripts (unofficial), and 4) contact information

for three professional references to caley.gasch@ndsu.edu. Incomplete

applications will not be considered. Screening will begin immediately

Salary: $17,000 annually, plus full tuition waiver

Location: Fargo, ND (NDSU main campus) and Streeter, ND (CGREC,

https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/CentralGrasslandsREC)

Contact: Caley Gasch, Assistant Professor of Soil Health, Department of Soil

Science https://www.ndsu.edu/soils/personnel/faculty/dr_caley_gasch/

caley.gasch@ndsu.edu