Paid Entomology Research Internship in Southeast Pennsylvania

The Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, a private, non-profit land trust located in the Philadelphia suburb of Huntingdon Valley (Montgomery County), conserves natural lands in the central Pennypack Creek valley and sponsors an active program of ecological restoration focusing on invasive plant control, deer management, forest, riparian, and grassland habitat management. The Trust is seeking a part-time Intern to aid in our on-going study of insects and their relationships to various plant communities at the Trust and in neighboring parcels. Application deadline is May 1st, but applicants who apply earlier will be given priority consideration.

Targeted Majors: Entomology, Biology, Natural Sciences with experience in entomology or taxonomy/identification thereof

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in one of the targeted majors (required or degree in-progress)
– Field data collection methods and data analysis
– Familiarity with GIS and other mapping tools, graphic communication
– Strong problem solving, organizational, and computer skills
– Prefer a candidate with insect identification skills (especially pollinating bees, wasps and Lepidoptera)

Duties:
– Assist research staff in field collection and data analysis from on-going research efforts
– Assist research staff in collaborating with professionals to evolve methodology and study questions
– Assist landscape maintenance and restoration staff on an as needed basis
– Administrative and clerical duties to support all full-time staff
– Archival and organizational duties to support office and volunteer processes
Compensation: $14/hr.
Flexible hours M-F, from 7:30AM to 3:30PM, although a three-day work week is possible. Some occasional weekend work or  night-time sampling work may be needed. Applicants will work between 20 to 32 hours per week within a mutually agreed upon typical work week with defined start/finish dates.

To apply: Provide resume and cover letter describing relevant experience to:
Chris Mendel, Executive Director
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust
2955 Edgehill Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-5099
cmendel@pennypacktrust.org
215.657.0830

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Opportunities in forest dendroecology and microclimate

We are seeking applicants for two NSF-funded Research Experience for
Undergraduates (REU) positions in summer 2022 to examine the impacts of
wildfire and drought on tree survival, tree growth, and streamflow at the
H.J. Andrews (HJA) Experimental Forest Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER)
site in the lush Oregon Western Cascades.

*Background*: Wildfires burned through more than a million acres of forests
of the Pacific Northwest in 2020, bringing new urgency to understanding the
impacts of wildfire on water resources. It is well known that fire effects
on trees impact hydrological dynamics (e.g., streamflow) by altering
evapotranspiration and runoff. Less understood, however, are the mediating
effects of pre-fire forest conditions such as management history, radial
growth patterns, and fine-scale microclimate on tree mortality. Similarly,
how is watershed hydrology, in general, affected by first- (4-5 yr postfire) order fire effects on trees, and at what temporal scales streamflow impacts are highest (e.g., sub-weekly
vs. sub-daily) in temperate mesic forests.

Near the HJA-LTER site, the Holiday Farm Fire burned >700 km2 of forest,
including watersheds with old-growth forest and managed (i.e. a plantation)
stands. To our knowledge, this is the first time that wildfires have
affected paired managed and unmanaged watersheds with existing long-term
records that can be used to quantify the effects of fire. This provides us
with a unique opportunity to learn about these processes and to inform
management and conservation efforts!

*The opportunity logistics*: The Field station has research camping sites
restricted for use for researchers with kitchen areas and portable
bathrooms. The station has wireless internet near headquarters.  The students
will be based in Corvallis or Portland and travel in 7 5-day campaigns. The
remaining 3 weeks, the REU will work in the lab learning about tree ring
sample processing techniques.

*The setting*:  The landscape is home to iconic Pacific Northwest
old-growth forests of cedar and hemlock, and moss-draped ancient Douglas
firs; steep terrain; and fast, cold-running streams. The 10-week program
will fit students on either the quarter or semester systems.

*Position*:  The REU students will conduct supervised and guided research.
The REU will work closely with the PIs of the project, Drs. Holz (PSU) and
Segura (OSU), and graduate students working on related topics. Each REU
will receive a $5,500 stipend and up to $2,500 to offset travel, housing,
and supplies expenses. As this is considered an educational program rather
than employment, Oregon State University (OSU) does not provide Workers
Compensation insurance coverage nor medical insurance.

*Position Requirements*: Applicants should have a valid driver’s license,
and the ability to carry a heavy pack (40+ lb) for moderate distances over
uneven terrain, and be comfortable spending long days, on their feet, in
the field, occasionally in inclement weather. Previous field experience is
a plus and a general understanding of forest ecology, biology, and/or
silviculture is desirable. Eligibility is limited to currently enrolled
undergraduates that have a graduate date no sooner than fall 2022. Further,
all applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents. *Applications
from women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are
especially encouraged.*

*To apply: *Please send a brief cover letter indicating your interest,
experience and professional goals after graduation, curriculum vitae,
copies of transcripts and the names, addresses, phone number, and email
address of at least two references to: Catalina Segura (
Catalina.segura@oregonstate.edu) and Andres Holz (andres.holz@pdx.edu).
Review of applications will start immediately and continue until a suitable
candidate is identified.

Steep Rock Internship Flyer

Source Water Technician

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) is seeking a Source Water Technician to join our team. The Source Water Technician will conduct inspections of properties in public water supply watershed and aquifer protection areas to identify and address contamination risks that could impact drinking water supply sources. The Source Water Technician will also assist with RWA programs to monitor water quality in its source water streams and reservoirs. We provide competitive pay, a robust benefits package, training and development and opportunities for advancement. If you are ready for a fast-paced position with growth potential, contact the Regional Water Authority with your application.

https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sccrwa/Posting/View/166

2022 Forest Ranger Job Description

*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 (Williams College).  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.  There
will also be 12 days off each month when interns can pursue an
independent project.

Interns will be required to spend a minimum of 3-months in Trinidad,
with possibility of extension. There are potential start dates in May
2022 and every month thereafter until September 2024. We will pay a
monthly stipend, cover all travel, living expenses, travel insurance,
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=04%7C01%7C%7C86f9c27ff07242fc53aa08da0e29f2e9%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637837870581272244%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=X3se7SLfqEn%2FjkKthLgDNge2kpjNTYxGLBO1sSoMGiY%3D&amp;reserved=0
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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 cover letter, CV and the names and e-mail
addresses of three or more professional references to David Reznick
(gupy@ucr.edu <mailto:gupy@ucr.edu>). At least two of the references
should be academics.

Subject: Position: Summer Vegetation Technician at Working Lands Conservation!

We are looking for two hardworking & enthusiastic field techs to join our summer Working Lands Conservation research team!

The Project: U.S. ranchers have long relied on rangelands to provide forage for livestock. More recently, there is a growing interest in rangelands providing a broader array of ecosystem services including sustainable forage, healthy riparian areas, and high quality sage grouse habitat. Despite a growing interest in managing ecosystem services on rangelands, there is no consensus on how management practices affect the sustainable provision of these services.

Our goal is to learn how to better manage rangelands for multiple ecosystem services.  Our project examines how three different grazing systems’ season-long continuous grazing, four pasture grazing, and short-duration rotational grazing — affect target ecosystem services including: sustainable forage production, riparian health, & sage-grouse habitat. To do this, we will collect data on vegetation, riparian habitat, and sage-grouse habitat across public lands managed by the BLM plus a private ranch.

Duties: The summer field crew will work under the guidance of the project manager. Main duties include:
Vegetation sampling in riparian areas using point intercept methods
Biomass collection
Water quality assessment

Qualifications:
We are looking for 2 team members that are enthusiastic and hard-working.
Previous experience collecting vegetation data is a plus, but not necessary. We will conduct training at the start of the field season.
Team members must be detail oriented, able to work in pairs, and able to problem solve.
Previous experience working at a remote field site in challenging conditions is a plus. Team members must be comfortable working in cold to very hot conditions, be able to carry up to 10 lbs of gear to field sites, and be able to work in these conditions for extended periods of time (10 hrs/day).
Because interns will spend 4-days at a time in Rich County working and living together, we are also looking for people that work well on teams.

Work schedule & Pay:
All positions will run from May 24th through August 26th.
There is an additional opportunity for two team members to work thru September.
The basic work schedule is 4 days a week (10 hour days) for 2 weeks, followed by 2 weeks off, for a minimum of 10 weeks of work. There will also be extra hours available each month (from ~12-40 hours) for those interested.
During work-weeks, team members will live at a research station in Rich County. Housing costs will be paid by Working Lands Conservation. Team members will provide their own food.
Pay is $11.00. Raises contingent on successful initial training.

To Apply:
Please send the following materials to Dr. Kris Hulvey (Director) (kris@workinglandsconservation.org) and Jessie Danninger (Project Leader) (jessiedanninger@gmail.com):
(1) A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the project and dates of availability,
(2) A current resume including any previous field experience, and
(3) The names, phone numbers and email addresses of 2 references.
Deadline: April 8th, but stellar applicants may be interviewed sooner and hired on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. 

Conservation Genomics Undergraduate Research Opportunity – Apply by Monday 3/28

Are you interested in how genetics can contribute to conservation efforts? Come join the Wegrzyn-Bucklin-O’Neill labs’ through the “Earth and Its Future” CLAS funded project aimed at species of local conservation concern. You will work both 1:1 and with a small team of graduate student mentors and undergraduates during the academic year (AY) 2022-23 to sequence, assemble, annotate, and analyze the first reference genome for a species that is the focus of recent conservation and/or restoration efforts. This paid opportunity will provide training in molecular biology, population genomics, and bioinformatics. You will also receive mentorship to apply for summer funding (e.g. UConn’s OUR SURF, IDEA, EEB URGs Undergraduate Summer Fellowship) and participate in our conservation genomics journal club.

No prior research experience required. Applications from students from underrepresented groups and students who are interested in continuing research after AY22-23 will be prioritized. Positions available on Storrs and Avery Point campuses. To apply please send your resume, campus (Storrs or Avery Point), and a brief paragraph describing your interest and experience to Michelle Neitzey (michelle.neitzey@uconn.edu) by March 28, 2022. 

FIELD ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY 2022

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