The Voyles Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an

undergraduate student to participate in the NSF-funded REU program studying

amphibian disease dynamics. The selected student will spend up to 10 weeks

on a combination of lab and fieldwork. The research is focused on

host-responses to infection that may help guide amphibian conservation and

recovery strategies. The student will work collaboratively with a

postdoctoral researcher and graduate students under the guidance of Dr.

Jamie Voyles (U. Nevada, Reno) and Dr. Corinne Richards-Zawacki (U. of

Pittsburgh).

This project aims to understand the distribution of the amphibian disease

chytridiomycosis, which has been linked to global amphibian declines.

Fieldwork will involve amphibian call surveys, collecting disease swabs for

diagnostic tests, and collecting amphibian skin compounds. Additional work

may involve collating climatic data from regional weather stations,

producing data summaries, and conducting statistical analyses. The student

will also have the opportunity to conduct independent research, be involved

with data analysis and writing for publication.

The position includes a stipend as well as funds for housing and travel.

Prospective applicants should note that this position involves considerable

physical challenges, that may include hiking long distances with field

equipment, working in hot temperature conditions at both day and night, and

be able to tolerate extended periods in a vehicle driving between field

sites. Some camping and field cooking may be required.

*Qualifications:*

*Required*

– United states citizens or permanent residents

– Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program for fall of 2017. Students

who have received their bachelor’s degrees, will graduate in Spring 2017,

or are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible to participate.

– Driver’s license and previous experience with 4-wheel drive.

*Desired*

– Prior research experience in microbiology, physiology or ecology,

including laboratory and field research.

– Experience backpacking and camping.

– Patience, a strong work ethic, appreciation for details and strong

interpersonal communication skills.

– Ability to use GPS and read maps for navigation.

– Experience catching and handling amphibians

To apply, please send a Letter of Interest, CV, and contact information for

three recommenders to: Jamie Voyles and Mason Ryan (see email contacts

below).

Deadline to apply: 24 March 2017.

For questions, please contact:

Jamie Voyles

jvoyles@unr.edu

http://voyleslab.weebly.com/

Mason Ryan

mjryan42@gmail.com

The successful applicant will focus on understanding and demonstrating the effects of human activities on wildlife using a functional sensory ecology approach. Research will be conducted in collaboration with the National Park Service and will involve developing spatially-explicit indices of risk from anthropogenic nightlight and noise for mammals and birds of conservation significance across the contiguous US. The resultant new knowledge will help direct research and management toward those wildlife species and habitat corridors that are most vulnerable to anthropogenic sensory stimuli.

Minimum qualifications:

B.S. in Biology, Conservation, Ecology, Geography, or related field. Competitive applicants will have experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting scientific data, working in collaborative teams, and strong interest in developing and applying quantitative spatial models. Preference will be given to students with a proven publication record.

Where:

The Carter and Barber labs at Boise State University. The student will primarily be advised by Dr. Neil Carter (Human-Environment Systems) and co-advised by Dr. Jesse Barber (Biology) and work closely with both labs. The successful applicant will be in the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior degree program (https://biology.boisestate.edu/graduate-programs/eeb/).

Salary:

Full graduate assistantship (stipend, tuition, and health insurance).

Start date:

August 14, 2017 (negotiable)

Late date to apply:

April 15, 2017. Applications will be screened until the closing date, at which time letters of recommendation will be requested from those on the short list.

Application instructions:

Applicants should email the following materials as a single pdf file with the subject line =93Graduate Assistantship=94 to neilcarter@boisestate.edu: (a) one page cover letter describing relevant experience, interests, and professional goals, (b) CV, (c) GRE scores, (d) transcripts (unofficial) from undergraduate and graduate education, (e) TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores if from non-English speaking institution, and (f) contact information for three professional references. For additional information contact Dr. Neil Carter.

Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply.

Additional information:

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States.

About the University: http://www.boisestate.edu

About the City of Boise: http://www.boisechamber.org

About the Human-Environment Systems Center at BSU: https://cid.boisestate.edu/hes

We are seeking a research assistant to conduct fieldwork this spring for a project on how forest habitat loss affects wild bee species. This project is part of the PhD research of Colleen Smith, who studies in Rachael Winfree=92s lab at Rutgers University (https://winfreelab.com/people/).

The successful candidate will sample wild bees at forests throughout New Jersey between April 1 and May 31, 2017. The job requires long days in the field (approximately 13 hours/ day) and extensive driving. The job is full-time (40 hours/ week), and we are offering $13 to $15/hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications: Fieldwork experience, ability to work independently, positive attitude and dedication to doing good-quality work during long field days, bachelor=92s degree in Ecology or related field.

The applicant must possess a valid driver=92s license and a car. All mileage will be reimbursed.

To apply, please send a cover letter and C.V. with your GPA and contact information for two references to Colleen Smith (colleen.m.smith@rutgers.edu), subject line “Wild bee field technician position.” Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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.