Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:25:51

From: Morgan Brandenburg <mbrandenburg@conservationlegacy.org>

Subject: Aquatic Ecological Monitoring Crew Leader

Lotic Ecological Monitoring

with the Bureau of Land Management

and Southwest Conservation Corps

Position Title:  Crew Leader

Position Type:  Full-time, temporary

Number of Positions:  2

Location:  Taos BLM Field Office, New Mexico or Las Cruces BLM District Office, New Mexico

Program Dates:  Taos: Approx. early April 2021 to early April 2022 (52 weeks).  Las Cruces: Approx. early April 2021 to late November 2021 (40 weeks).

Salary:  $685/week

Benefits:  Paid training; camping food allowance ($15/day via company credit card); health benefits

Hiring Benefit:   Public Land Corps hiring authority: eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency; see below.

Southwest Conservation Corps’s Mission

It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.

Bureau of Land Management’s Mission

The Bureau of Land Management’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Program Overview:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) have developed the National Aquatic Monitoring Framework to fulfill the Aquatic Assessment, Inventory, Monitoring (AIM) initiative.  The National Aquatic Monitoring Framework (NAMF) uses the most common indicators within the land health standards (and to functioning stream systems).  The NAMF promotes integrated data collection throughout BLM lands by providing guidance for selection of sample reaches within streams, electronic data capture and storage, tools for consistent data analysis and interpretation to inform management questions.  The NAMF is a standardized approach for how the BLM can meet multiple monitoring requirements in a consistent, quantitative and credible manner.

One Crew Lead and one Crew Member will work together to sample wadeable streams and rivers on BLM land using the National Aquatic Monitoring Framework and Aquatic AIM methodology.  They will collect water quality data, stream habitat data, and benthic macroinvertebrate samples, entering all appropriate data into Survey123, a tablet-based data-recording program, while on site.  All data will be georeferenced using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase.  Work will be completed in remote areas on BLM lands.  Unconventional work hours, including 10 (sometimes 10+) hour days, are expected.  Using a BLM- provided vehicle, crews will drive to several different areas of a vast sample area throughout a four- to eight-day work week (colloquially, “hitch”), camp overnight, hike several miles per day, and return to the office for equipment and data management.  The crew may also have the opportunity to assist with other public land management projects involving fisheries, wildlife, range, forestry and others.

Crew Lead’s Responsibilities

Supports and manages the crew’s safety, wellbeing, and development.  Consistently exercises discretion and good judgment. Coordinates field logistics, scheduling, crew tasks, and management of the crew’s equipment.  Provides/asks for feedback to/from crew member regarding performance.  Facilitates a quality experience for the Crew Member via SCC’s program structure, and that the Crew Member is learning skills and competencies according to their development plan.

Is the primary contact between the crew, the SCC supervisor, and BLM staff.  Maintains a positive working relationship with BLM project and data lead(s).  Completes necessary administrative paperwork. Before, during, and after field data collection, the Crew Lead is primarily responsible for the organization and quality control of all AIM data collected in SARAH.

Completes summary reports of the data, coordinating with and presenting to the BLM Project Lead.

The Crew Lead should be passionate about sound science principles, respectful of the equipment and methodology, an advocate for the AIM program in the Field or District Office, and willing to learn about how AIM data could be used in range, forestry, fire, and wildlife programs within the BLM.

Minimal Qualifications:

  *   College graduate (Bachelor’s, at minimum) with coursework in hydrology, fisheries, water resources science, ecology, biology, natural resource management, or a related field,

     *   OR previous experience performing AIM or similar methodology

  *   Aged at least 21 years upon hire

  *   Ability to produce identification as stipulated by I-9upon hire

  *   Valid US driver’s license and insurable driving record

  *   Able to pass Conservation Legacy’s and the Department of Interior’s background checks

  *   Experience working as part of a team and able to lead and work well with others

  *   Have excellent communication (including in-person, email, and phone), organizational, and planning skills

  *   Experience with Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or other similar software

  *   Experience collecting data electronically

  *   Interest in large scale, spatially-balanced monitoring designs, and how extensive sampling can assist in understanding dynamic aquatic systems

  *   Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period, with excellent discernment of when to ask for help. The applicant must be able to maneuver and operate in both the office and field.

  *   Willing to empower crew members to improve in performing their duties and all associated skills

  *   Capable of standing and walking (at a minimum 6 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time while taking precise, repetitive measurements, and lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 40 pounds, in upwards of 100 degree (F) heat while maintaining a professional demeanor

  *   Experience and willingness to spend multiple days (1-8 days at a time) car-camping in remote areas

  *   Familiarity with and willingness to adhere to best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles

  *   Willing to spend several hours per day and/or per week riding in, navigating, and driving an agency four-wheel drive pick-up truck on- and off-highway, sometimes over/around tricky or unexpected obstacles. If little prior off-road driving experience, then willing to learn.

  *   Sound and fair physical and emotional risk assessment

 *   Ability to work in and respond to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, monsoonal rains, and hazardous wildlife (i.e. rattlesnakes, scorpions, biting/stinging insects, horses)

  *   Current (or able to obtain) CPR, Wilderness First Aid (compensated), and Defensive Driver Training certificates

Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Six months’ experience in aquatic or terrestrial monitoring/inventory in a leadership capacity, or previous experience with the lotic or terrestrial AIM methodology

  *   Education and/or experience in hydrology, fisheries and/or water resource science

  *   Familiarity with the dynamic nature of streams and river systems dependent on monsoonal precipitation

  *   Experience determining bank-full in dynamic stream systems

  *   Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads

     *   Willing to constantly teach and demonstrate best driving practices

  *   Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting

  *   Experience with ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcGIS Online interface

     *   Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps

  *   Knowledge of creating maps, performing basic analysis, and organizing data

  *   Field safety and risk management training

  *   Experience working or recreating in desert or rangeland ecosystems

Public Land Corps:

The Public Land Corps (PLC) program provides the opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 30 (civilian) or 35 (veteran) years to work on conservation projects on public lands. Participants must successfully complete 640 hours that include at least 120 hours on federal lands through the PLC. PLC members are not federal government employees, but those who successfully complete the PLC requirements are then eligible to use, for two years, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blm.gov%2Fcareers%2Fstudents-and-grads%2Fpublic-lands-corps&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C2f310734b9f2490040bd08d89e87305e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637433650800524268%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=FKVOsrz7rYtMSuu0MFG4SGbd1nnGdWcq17QN7sIxCZs%3D&amp;reserved=0

To apply, go to position announcement here and click “New Application” at bottom.

Or, go to: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsccorps.org%2Fsmall-teams&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C2f310734b9f2490040bd08d89e87305e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637433650800524268%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=xgR3MU2MOhcmGyd9PDwyIVqjx5oCJryo4rhH8nEuyOg%3D&amp;reserved=0, and follow the link to the above.  Application involves cover letter, resume/CV, at least two academic or professional (non-peer) references, and screening questions.  Incomplete applications are given less weight.

SCC offers several Ecological Monitoring crew positions across Colorado and New Mexico, mostly performing the terrestrial AIM methodology.  If interested in multiple locations, please mention and rank locations of interest.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

We anticipate beginning the interview process in January.  Apply now for advance consideration.  Feel free to reach out to Ecological Monitoring Manager Cassandra Owen at cowen@conservationlegacy.org with questions.

NPS has about 150 internship positions open, for between 12-52 weeks beginning in May, throughout the country and US territories. These are very competitive internships, and they cover everything that the National Park Service deals with, ranging from cultural resources to invasive species to visitor use.  Eligibility varies: some are targeted to undergrads, some to upper-level undergrads or grad students, some to underrepresented groups, etc. And some do include housing in addition to the stipend.  The internship I’m offering is focused on aquatic invasive species and is located in Fort Collins, CO (but has the potential to be a telework position from another location)… 

 

The Scientists in Parks Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2021 Season. There are over 150 exciting internship opportunities in national parks across the country. These paid internships contribute to natural resource management needs at parks with projects related to biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and science communications/education. Please help us spread the word and share these SIP positions with interested candidates. A list of positions and how to apply can be found at: go.nps.gov/scientistsinparks. The application deadline is January 24, 2021. If you have any questions, please email us at Scientists_in_Parks@nps.gov.

Subject: HIRING: Multiple Seasonal Positions at Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI)

RMFI is hiring multiple seasonal positions for the 2021 field season. Position openings include Field Instructor and Field Coordinator positions to begin in March 2021 and end in October/November 2021. These positions help RMFI achieve stewardship objectives at multiple public land sites in Southern Colorado and the Pikes Peak region including Garden of the Gods, Barr Trail, Pikes Peak, Shelf Road, Sangre de Cristos, and much more.

If you love getting your hands dirty, using your problem-solving skills to find creative solutions, being directly involved in the hands-on stewardship of public lands, being part of a team, spending time in nature, and working with the local community then please check out our openings and apply!

For more information, please visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmfi.org%2Finternships-employment&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C81741fa3d51241539b4a08d89dbdb259%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637432785363819541%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=Rq%2BPVf1eXjnc7wzypsGmn85kgIj5IR0PlyQoYOam1NM%3D&amp;reserved=0.

Seeds of Success Native Seed Technician

Position Background:  The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is hiring six (6) native seed technicians to work as part of the Bureau of Land ManagementÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s (BLM) Seeds of Success (SOS) program. Technicians will conduct surveys to locate source populations for seed, collect data on population characteristics, and collect seed for use in rehabilitation efforts while working closely with federal staff and other partners. The projectÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s main goal is to increase the regional availability of native seed for large scale rehabilitation projects in collaboration with the BLM, Great Basin Native Plant Project, and other partners. Positions will be located in BLM offices, and are available in three different locations:

Marsing, ID (2)

Elko, NV (2)

Salt Lake City, UT (2)

The positionÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s expected start date is late April and will continue until August/September.

Native Seed Technician Position Description:  Native seed techniciansÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm) primary responsibilities include identifying, scouting and collecting native seed from target species populations, following rigorous SOS data collection protocols, and completing associated data sheets. This will involve identifying plants to species, collecting data on soil attributes, and assessing areas for overall landscape characteristics. Technicians will use tablets loaded with GIS software as well as paper datasheets for data collection. In addition to the collection of seed, herbarium voucher specimens, tissue samples for molecular analysis, and associated metadata will be collected from each population.

Scouting populations will involve driving and hiking through mountains and valleys of the Great Basin, while monitoring the phenology of target populations. Driving will be on a mix of roads, ranging from highways to rugged 2-track dirt roads. Technicians will utilize 4WD trucks as well as possibly UTVs to navigate backcountry roads. Towing a trailer may occasionally be necessary when utilizing UTVs (Marsing, ID district only).

This is primarily a field position with about 5-10% office work.  Individuals must be able to hike up to 4 miles a day carrying a 30 pound pack, drive several hours a day on rugged two-track roads, camp in remote backcountry settings, and work 10+ hours a day in variable, sometimes extreme temperatures (30Ãf’Ò° – 100Ãf’Ò°F). The work will require repeated bending over for long periods of time. Technicians will be trained on SOS protocols, plants of the Great Basin, general field safety and more.

Schedule:  Technicians will primarily work a 4 day on 3 day off work schedule depending on seed readiness at any given time.

Desired Qualifications

– BachelorÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s degree or working towards one in botany, biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources or related field

– Experience identifying plant species using dichotomous keys; plant taxonomy coursework a plus

– Interest in learning about the Great Basin, its plant species, and rehabilitation efforts

– Willingness to live and work outdoors in a highly variable desert climate for 4-8 days at a time

– Ability to follow rigorous standardized protocols and record detailed notes

– Ability to work effectively in small group settings

– Ability to bend over and kneel repeatedly, conducting tedious tasks for several hours at a time

– Valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license; 4WD experience helpful

– UTV/trailer towing experience a huge plus (Idaho district only)

– A passion for the outdoors and conservation work

Compensation: $16.50/hour, plus a camping per diem of $38 per day when camping

Final deadline for applications is Monday, January 4th, 2021, however applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Patrick Hellmann at phellmann@envlc.org. Questions regarding the position may also be sent to the above email address.

Date: Wed,  9 Dec 2020 20:20:41

From: privateemail70490@community.esa.org

Subject: Job Posting: Native Seed Technicians in UT, ID, and NV

Seeds of Success Native Seed Technician

Position Background:  The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is hiring six (6) native seed technicians to work as part of the Bureau of Land ManagementÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s (BLM) Seeds of Success (SOS) program. Technicians will conduct surveys to locate source populations for seed, collect data on population characteristics, and collect seed for use in rehabilitation efforts while working closely with federal staff and other partners. The projectÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s main goal is to increase the regional availability of native seed for large scale rehabilitation projects in collaboration with the BLM, Great Basin Native Plant Project, and other partners. Positions will be located in BLM offices, and are available in three different locations:

Marsing, ID (2)

Elko, NV (2)

Salt Lake City, UT (2)

The positionÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s expected start date is late April and will continue until August/September.

Native Seed Technician Position Description:  Native seed techniciansÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm) primary responsibilities include identifying, scouting and collecting native seed from target species populations, following rigorous SOS data collection protocols, and completing associated data sheets. This will involve identifying plants to species, collecting data on soil attributes, and assessing areas for overall landscape characteristics. Technicians will use tablets loaded with GIS software as well as paper datasheets for data collection. In addition to the collection of seed, herbarium voucher specimens, tissue samples for molecular analysis, and associated metadata will be collected from each population.

Scouting populations will involve driving and hiking through mountains and valleys of the Great Basin, while monitoring the phenology of target populations. Driving will be on a mix of roads, ranging from highways to rugged 2-track dirt roads. Technicians will utilize 4WD trucks as well as possibly UTVs to navigate backcountry roads. Towing a trailer may occasionally be necessary when utilizing UTVs (Marsing, ID district only).

This is primarily a field position with about 5-10% office work.  Individuals must be able to hike up to 4 miles a day carrying a 30 pound pack, drive several hours a day on rugged two-track roads, camp in remote backcountry settings, and work 10+ hours a day in variable, sometimes extreme temperatures (30Ãf’Ò° – 100Ãf’Ò°F). The work will require repeated bending over for long periods of time. Technicians will be trained on SOS protocols, plants of the Great Basin, general field safety and more.

Schedule:  Technicians will primarily work a 4 day on 3 day off work schedule depending on seed readiness at any given time.

Desired Qualifications

– BachelorÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s degree or working towards one in botany, biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources or related field

– Experience identifying plant species using dichotomous keys; plant taxonomy coursework a plus

– Interest in learning about the Great Basin, its plant species, and rehabilitation efforts

– Willingness to live and work outdoors in a highly variable desert climate for 4-8 days at a time

– Ability to follow rigorous standardized protocols and record detailed notes

– Ability to work effectively in small group settings

– Ability to bend over and kneel repeatedly, conducting tedious tasks for several hours at a time

– Valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license; 4WD experience helpful

– UTV/trailer towing experience a huge plus (Idaho district only)

– A passion for the outdoors and conservation work

Compensation: $16.50/hour, plus a camping per diem of $38 per day when camping

Final deadline for applications is Monday, January 4th, 2021, however applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Patrick Hellmann at phellmann@envlc.org. Questions regarding the position may also be sent to the above email address.

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is recruiting students for internships during the summer of 2021. In accordance with COVID-19 safety precautions; we will be unable to provide on-site housing for students, so we are interested in students who live locally and would be able to commute to the SERC campus multiple days per week and students who are interested in virtual internship opportunities.

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center’s professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each participant.

SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650-acre research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today; including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a steppingstone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.

How to Apply

Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsolaa.si.edu%2Fsolaa%2F%23%2Fpublic&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C22003d1baab14b40a0d708d89cf4b72f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431922250169261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=9SKjoFG6FzoYHRUb%2BydOIly5z36QsFQ4Tn5KJROrprY%3D&reserved=0

Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th

For more information please visit our web site

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserc.si.edu%2Fpro_training%2Finternships%2Fprojectmenu.aspx&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C22003d1baab14b40a0d708d89cf4b72f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431922250169261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=oompjTDjMzXTEGxR1k0hOYtHoRfnlC%2FNGVk%2Fyg5NYPc%3D&reserved=0

Or email: SERCintern@si.edu

The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Field Technician for Community Ecology and Seed Dispersal Network Project

Location: North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

Agency: University of Wyoming

Type: Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Website: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhawaii.vine.project%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C22003d1baab14b40a0d708d89cf4b72f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431922250159264%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=i9qgm94%2B7pl%2FO90sbU1hz3%2B4mkgAbrpSmphmYzfJweE%3D&amp;reserved=0

Salary: $1000 per month plus housing, utilities, and shared use of vehicle. If you already live on Oahu and pay for your own housing and utilities, we will come up an adjusted salary.

Start date: ~May 1, 2021

End date: ~ Aug 31, 2021

Last date to apply: 2/15/2021

We are seeking technicians to work on a research project on Oahu, Hawaii as part of the Hawaii V.I.N.E. (Vertebrate Introductions and Novel Ecosystems) project, a collaboration across multiple universities (UH Manoa, UWy, NAU, and UIUC). The project is investigating the impacts of a dominant invasive plant on seed dispersal in Hawaiian mesic and wet forest ecosystems. Native species extinctions and non-native species introductions have dramatically changed the Hawaiian forest species composition. Although many native plants depend on birds for seed dispersal, on Oahu there are no longer any native frugivorous birds to provide this function. Instead a suite of non-native birds are dispersing seeds. Additionally, invasive plants often dominate seed dispersal networks with impacts to native plant seed dispersal. This project will focus on (1) experimentally removing the most dominant invasive plant to identify impacts to the seed dispersal network, (2) quantifying all bird frugivory in experimental and control plots through wildlife cameras, and (3) monitoring birds and plants in all plots. Field work will include wildlife camera set-up and maintenance, invasive species fruit removal, vegetation surveys, and bird point counts. Data management will include data entry and camera and SD card management. The candidate selected for this position will work on a field crew of 6-8 people including other technicians, crew leader, and graduate students. Must be able to work in rugged terrain in challenging field conditions. Fieldwork will involve long days of strenuous hiking and heavy lifting in temperamental weather conditions.

Start date is May 1, 2021 with a four month field season through Aug 31, 2021. Dates are subject to slight changes owing to unforeseen circumstances associated with COVID-19. Technicians will be provided with housing, utilities, a living stipend of $1,000 per month, and shared access to vehicles. If you already live on Oahu and pay for your own housing and utilities, we will come up with an adjusted salary.

Qualifications: A bachelorÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s degree in biology, natural resources, wildlife management, botany, ecology or a related field and field experience pertaining to wildlife biology or botany are required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in tropical ecosystems, avian ecology, plant ecology, and/or a demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian plants. Applicant must be responsible, organized, and comfortable living and working as a team. An enthusiasm for research and fieldwork is essential, as well as patience and a strong work ethic.

Contact: Application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information (email and phone) for 3 references familiar with your field work experience as a single PDF document. Please email your applications materials to the Hawaii VINE Project (VINE.Hawaii@gmail.com) with the subject line Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeApplication for Field TechnicianÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will not be accepted after February 15, 2021.

All field technicians that are hired must agree to abide by the COVID-19 policies in place at the time when traveling to Hawaii.

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy.  Please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uwyo.edu%2Fdiversity%2Ffairness&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C22003d1baab14b40a0d708d89cf4b72f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431922250159264%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=a9u1RTCfoK%2By2p%2BSFsVHSA%2BQSDmbbQTKxSAw5604jTQ%3D&amp;reserved=0. We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.  Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of VirginiaÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Blandy Experimental Farm has a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate students to gain research experience during summer 2021 in ecology or evolutionary biology. The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) fellowship is open to applicants from any college or university.

The REU program emphasizes experimental ecology and evolutionary biology including a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollinator behavior and ecology, insect population ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $575 per week (over 10-11 weeks), additional money for food, and free housing.  Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts a novel research project.  The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings.  REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science.  The application deadline is Feb 15, 2021.

Further information and application: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blandy.virginia.edu%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C22003d1baab14b40a0d708d89cf4b72f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431922250129281%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=N892vNXcaNnEh9kWHXBGtjQBsvddT0UyT5tKgF8hyWk%3D&amp;reserved=0

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook NY is now accepting

applications for the summer 2021 REU program in Translational Ecology.

Thank you for sharing this information with students who may be interested.

*For program information and to apply:*

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*Application deadline:* *January 29, 2021 Midnight EST*

*Dates:* June 7 to August 13, 2021 (10 weeks)

*Eligibility:* Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first

semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or

its possessions. The Cary REU program welcomes participants of all races,

religions, sexual orientation, age and ability status. Students from groups

traditionally underrepresented in ecology and first generation college

students are particularly encouraged to apply.

*Stipend:* $5,500 participation stipend, plus $1800 room and board stipend

and all travel expenses covered

Pairs of students will join teams of 2 or more mentors to conduct

individual research projects of their own design in collaboration with

their research team. Research project areas for the summer of 2021 include:

Ò·         How ecosystems influence arthropod vector populations and

potential disease transmission risk

Ò·         Understanding the intersection of global change, conservation,

and disease risk

Ò·         Projecting future tree lines in Alaska

Ò·         Environmental history of an urban-suburban watershed in Dutchess

County, NY

Ò·         Are symbiotic nitrogen-fixing trees in the Anthropocene shifting

functions?

Ò·         Vertical dimension of microbial community assembly and function

in forests

Ò·         Examining the effects of global change on streams of the

Northeastern US

Ò·         Urban forest ecology in New York City

Feel free to contact me for more information about the program at

berkowitza@caryinstitute.org.

Best regards,

Alan Berkowitz, Cary REU Program Director

*Please note*: Our ability to run the program in 2021 is contingent upon

the success of a grant proposal to the National Science Foundation

currently in review. Furthermore, adjustments to the program may be

warranted due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

Dr. Chunyuan DiaoâÂEURÂ(tm)s group  in the

Department of Geography and GIScience at the University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is seeking highly motivated M.S. and Ph.D. students

interested in environmental and quantitative remote sensing beginning Fall,

2021.

Research projects in the lab include (but not limited to) advancing and

integrating time series remote sensing, machine learning and deep learning

models, and crop and environmental models, to understand multi-scale

agricultural and forest dynamic processes in response to climate change and

human activities. More information is available at

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiaorssilab.web.illinois.edu%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7Cf7d5c3afd2ce488a42b508d89c2b8353%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431058183120897%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=6XjKgySD2MqTynW6lrhOE70QjNNZMHAh3t3w8COMJto%3D&amp;reserved=0. Students admitted to the lab will be

financially supported as research assistants or teaching assistants. The

students in the lab are encouraged to develop their own projects based on

the research interests, and will work on high-performance and cloud

computing platforms to advance remote sensing-related science.

The desired candidates will have

1)     A bachelor or master degree in remote sensing, geography,

statistics, computer science, ecology, environmental science, or a closely

related field;

2)     Strong programming and computing skills;

3)     Solid background in remote sensing, statistics, and GIS;

4)     Interests in agricultural/forest scientific discoveries;

5)     Proficiency in spoken/written English.

Please check the webpage

of the department for

application details. To receive full consideration, qualified applicants

should complete their applications by *December 19, 2020*.

Interested students are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Chunyuan Diao (

chunyuan@illinois.edu) with CV, copies of transcripts, TOEFL (if

applicable), and a brief statement of research experience and interests.

The Department of Geography and GIScience at the UIUC offers an

extraordinary environment for remote sensing and GIScience research and

education. The department is part of the School of Earth, Society &

Environment (SESE) which includes three departments (Geography and

GIScience; Geology; and Atmospheric Sciences). SESE hosts its own

high-performance computing cluster and supports a multidisciplinary program

in geospatial and environmental studies. The National Center for

Supercomputing Applications at the UIUC provides cutting-edge computing,

data storage, and visualization resources. Students working in the lab have

excellent opportunities to work in high-performance and cloud computing

environment to advance remote sensing and related science.