NPS Coastal Ecology Intern Job
Application Deadline: 15 June 2020
Position Description: The Coastal Monitoring Intern will assist with Southeast Coast Inventory & Monitoring (SECN) Coastal Program projects, which includes long-term shoreline and salt marsh monitoring. The position is located at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (TIMU) in Jacksonville, Fl. The overall objective of this position is to assist in the salt marsh and shoreline monitoring projects that provides long-term data for the parks in making management decisions. The primary responsibilities of the internship are to assist the SECN Coastal Ecologist in conducting the salt marsh and shoreline monitoring field work, following specific methods and protocols. The intern will assist the coastal ecologist with material preparation, equipment maintenance, sampling elevation, accretion, collecting GPS surveys, and data collection, processing, and entry. This data will be used to create reports for the parks and is part of a long-term ecological monitoring effort by NPS to provide data to the parks on the status of biodiversity, ecosystem health, and ecosystem change with significant natural resources.
The Coastal Monitoring Intern will complete the data workflow process for our salt marsh data. This will include entering and checking the salt marsh data in the data base. Additionally, the intern will be responsible for ensuring that SECN and our partnerÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s field data forms are scanned, named appropriately, and organized. The intern will have the opportunity to assist in data collection efforts at SECN Coastal Parks, and create maps using GPS and GIS data. If time allows, the intern will also have the opportunity to create story maps for the long-term shoreline and salt marsh monitoring projects. The intern will receive safety training, mentorship, and have the opportunity to attend training.
The position starts 04 January 2021 and is for 20 weeks. Park housing is available at Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, which includes a private bedroom and shared bathroom, living, and kitchen areas. A driver’s license and personal vehicle are required for the internship.
Questions about the position can be directed to Lisa Cowart Baron (SECN Coastal Ecologist) at lisa_baron@nps.gov
Technician position
We are looking to hire a technician to work on a collaborative project studying the evolution of the seasonal germination niche in a group of native wildflowers (Streptanthus) with Jenny Gremer, Annie Schmitt, Sharon Strauss, and Julin Maloof. This is an ideal position for a recent graduate looking for research experience before graduate school.
Responsibilities include carrying out experiments in the field, lab, and controlled environment chambers, collecting field data and plant tissues, propagating plants and maintaining experimental populations. Field work will include plant surveys and collections of plant specimens and seeds. The technician will also oversee student assistants, manage databases, and perform basic statistical analyses, as well as coordinate supplies, equipment, and safety protocols.
Requirements: College-level course-work or equivalent experience/training in plant-related biological sciences or field biology. The applicant must possess excellent written and oral communication and strong organizational skills. Must be able to organize and coordinate lab, greenhouse, controlled chamber, and field research. Experience accurately recording, organizing, coordinating and curating data for analysis and reporting required, as well as skills to problem solve and trouble shoot, and ability to work independently and as a member of a research team. Research experience with plants, especially germination experiments, phenology, and field surveys preferred, as is experience using R software for data management and statistical analyses, experience working with herbarium specimens, and molecular biology lab experience working with DNA and/or RNAseq.
This is a full-time position. Starting date can be immediately or as soon as possible, with a proposed duration of one year with possibility of extension.
Application: Please go to the following link to access the UC Davis Human Resources application system and apply by June 6, 2020:
ESA Science Communications Intern
ESA seeks an energetic candidate with strong communication and organizational skills to 1) help complete a communications plan for the ESA Vegetation Classification Panel, and 2) to enhance communication and outreach implementation for the United States National Vegetation Classification (USNVC). Communications training is required and a basic background in and appreciation for ecology, biology, and/or environmental sciences is desired.
The science communications intern will work with the Associate Director of Science Programs, Science Programs Specialist, and USNVC Implementation Manager to finalize a communications plan and develop appropriate messaging for key USNVC audiences. Additional duties may include taking notes, facilitating conference calls, and website updates.
This is a paid, part-time remote internship. For more information, please see:
ESA Science Programs Specialist
Title: Program Specialist
Department: Office of Science Programs
Supervisor: Associate Director of Science Programs
Classification: Full time, Temporary, Non-exempt
About ESA
The Ecological Society of America, founded in 1915, is the worldÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s largest community of professional ecologists and a trusted source of ecological knowledge, committed to advancing the understanding of life on Earth. The Society publishes five journals and a membership bulletin and broadly shares ecological information through policy, media outreach, and education initiatives.
About ESAÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Office of Science Programs
We connect the research and management communities, support the use of science to inform decision making and build capacity among scientists by:
Training: We offer workshops and courses to help scientists gain the skills they need to navigate changes in funding, policy, and technology.
Facilitating engagement: We connect ESA members with agencies that require ecological knowledge and expertise.
Synthesizing information: We help make ecology more accessible to managers and the public.
Facilitating peer review: We help agencies conduct peer reviews of scientific studies and programs that agencies use to support decision making.
Position Overview
ESA seeks an energetic candidate with strong organizational and communication skills to provide administrative and logistical support for a variety of programs in the Office of Science Programs (e.g. ESAÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Sustaining Biological Infrastructure Training Initiative, and the Panel on Vegetation Classification). A basic background in and appreciation for ecology, biology, and/or environmental sciences is desired.
The Program Specialist will work with the Associate Director of Science Programs to organize and manage special ESA meetings, workshops, and training events that will bring scientists together on a wide range of topics. Additional duties may include taking notes, updating websites, taking photos and creating promotional materials, and tracking budget information. There may be opportunities to network with scientists in a variety of disciplines and contribute to workshop/grant reports and presentations.
For more information about the position and how to apply, please see:
Research Assistant in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality – Auburn University
Research Assistant in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality Auburn University, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences Auburn, AL, USA
Description:
One Research Assistant position is currently available to support several projects focused on the abiotic and biotic factors mediating freshwater harmful algal blooms in aquaculture ponds and drinking water and recreational reservoirs. The incumbent will participate in field sampling, conduct lab analyses (i.e., phytoplankton and zooplankton enumeration, algal pigments, nutrients), ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment, and maintain inventory and order supplies.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a BS (MS preferred) in biology, ecology, limnology, or related field. Prior experience in field and laboratory aquatic ecology and water quality research is not required but preferred.
Salary:
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. At a minimum, the salary will be $28,000 plus benefits.
Start date:
Exact start date is negotiable, but a preference would be given to candidates available no later than 1 September 2020. The position is for one year and may be renewable pending available funds and performance.
How to Apply:
The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 1 July 2020. Applicants will be required to submit a statement of research interests and experiences and CV. Additional information, including contact information for three references and copies of transcripts, is also requested at the time of application. For more details about the application process, please visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.auemployment.com%2Fpostings%2F7171&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C595ff63b3938437a356708d7fefae301%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637258225844446374&sdata=LvfCJ3Uai1FtglFnmRKtANZTjbVfu8meBfBBfrEdo2o%3D&reserved=0
For more information about the position or our lab, please contact Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu or visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwilsonlab.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C595ff63b3938437a356708d7fefae301%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637258225844446374&sdata=gynHhA60vMEzcO9eHYF1kLZLlwzkYOv3kaAy6VTuH6Q%3D&reserved=0
Auburn University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
students (or w/in 1 yr of graduation) for fieldwork in mountainous conservation areas across the western USA
Despite a late start due to the pandemic, I’m seeking to hire another student to help with multi-faceted research addressing hypotheses and factors governing distribution and abundance of mountain-dwelling species at numerous spatial and temporal scales. Work this summer will focus on retrieving multi-year data from microclimate sensors in remote areas of Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Custer and especially Gallatin National Forests, and perhaps the Columbia River Gorge, and performing surveys of birds and mammals (especially American pikas) on rocky talus slopes. Fieldwork demands excellent physical endurance and resiliency, as well as great mental acuity and savvy, prudent backcountry decision-making. Work involves walking 6-18 miles per day, often off-trail, to elevations above 4,000 m (~13,000′), all kinds of weather conditions, and careful attention to detail in the data collection. In addition to being a model system for all kinds of ecological theory (e.g., metapopulation dynamics, Island Biogeography Theory, source-sink dynamics, extinction dynamics), our focal systems have inspired monitoring in protected and managed landscapes of >60 management areas across western North America, and have been considered for elevated conservation status under the Endangered Species Act. Based out of Bozeman, MT, work will begin in no later than early July and extend into late August or (preferably) mid-September. Ideal candidates will enjoy daily jaunts up and down (and backpacking in) mountains, and be responsible, passionate, hard-working, intellectually inquisitive, and work well with others.
If interested, U.S. citizens should please send a resume/CV, contact information for 3-5 references who can speak to your fit to the position, and a cover letter that also addresses your fit to the position, to EBeever@usgs.gov . As a backup, feel free to call Erik at (530) 410-9631. Because selection will be made on a rolling basis, please submit application materials ASAP.
Seasonal Position Experienced Songbird Bander for NJ Audubon
Position: Experienced Songbird Banders (2)
Department: Cape May Bird Observatory
Office Location: Cape May Point, NJ
Site Location: Various, Cape May County, NJ
Supervisor: VP of Research, NJ Audubon
Job Classification: Seasonal Fulltime (40 hours)
Job Description: EXPERIENCED SONGBIRD BANDERS for Cape May long-term bird-banding operation at New Jersey AudubonÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Cape May is one of the premier fall migration hot spots in the country. Specifically, we are hiring 2 Experienced Songbird Banders for the Cape May Bird Banding Project for 24 July to approximately 10 November. NJA fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, and the natural habitats with which they are associated.
Major Responsibilities Duties:
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Daily operation of banding station at The Nature ConservancyÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s South Cape May Meadows.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Follow strict protocols for daily operations including go/no-go situations.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Site Preparation (i.e. site setup, net lane clearing) and breakdown
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Site Maintenance (maintaining net lanes, net repair, etc.)
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Extracting birds from mist-nets
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Identify, band, weigh, age, sex, and measure all species captured in mistnets.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Record data on paper datasheets daily at banding station, transfer data to Microsoft Excel datasheets weekly, and into the BBLÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s program, BANDIT at the end of the season.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Provide end of season summary report for NJ Audubon publications in timely manner to receive final payment.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Mist-netting and bird banding experience in a high-volume banding station necessary (>5,000 birds/season)
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Experience aging species based on molt, and using Pyle guide required.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Familiarity with bird migration and strong background identifying passerines, near-passerines, raptors and marsh birds by sight.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Strong computer skills Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ (Microsoft Office) to fulfill the job requirements; Proficiency with MS Excel and BANDIT essential
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Careful data collecting skills a must.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field conditions.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Excellent communication skills and experience managing volunteers required.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural inclusion and accept direction and constructive feedback.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Motivated self-starter with capacity to work productively in a team setting with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. and walk on uneven terrain.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ All applicants must have access to a vehicle, and a valid, clean driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license.
Start Date: July 24, 2020 End Date: November 10, 2020
Salary: $1,600-2,000/month, depending on experience Housing provided in a bunkhouse environment.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2020.
Qualified individuals may apply by emailing cover letter of interest, resume, and three references as a single PDF document (including email and phone contact info) to hr.research@njaudubon.org
Please indicate Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeBanderÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â in the subject line to insure your application is properly directed.
We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply. The New Jersey Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law
Seasonal Position – Songbird Technician NJ Audubon
Position: Songbird Technician
Department: Cape May Bird Observatory
Office Location: Cape May Point, NJ
Site Location: Various, Cape May County, NJ
Supervisor: VP of Research, NJ Audubon
Job Classification: Seasonal Fulltime (40 hours)
Job Description: SONGBIRD TECHNICIAN for Cape May long-term bird-banding operation at New Jersey AudubonÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May, NJ. Cape May is one of the premier fall migration hot spots in the country. Specifically, we are hiring a songbird technician for the Cape May Bird Banding Project; 24 July through 10 November 2020. NJA fosters the application of sound scientific principles and practices to address conservation issues related to vertebrate and invertebrate fauna, and the natural habitats with which they are associated.
Major Responsibilities Duties:
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Site Preparation (i.e. site setup, net lane clearing) and breakdown
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Site Maintenance (maintaining net lanes, net repair, etc.)
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Extracting birds from mist-nets
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Record data on paper datasheets daily at banding station, transfer data to Microsoft Excel datasheets weekly, and into the BBLÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s program, BANDIT at the end of the season.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Writing summary reports for print and web
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Mist-netting and bird banding experience in a high-volume banding station necessary (>5,000 birds/season)
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Bird extraction experience using the body-grasp method required
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Familiarity with bird migration and strong background identifying passerines, near-passerines, raptors and marsh birds by sight.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) to fulfill the job requirements; Proficiency with MS Excel and BANDIT essential
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Careful data collecting skills a must.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Willingness to work irregular hours under sometimes difficult field conditions.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Punctual with excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people, exercise cultural inclusion and accept direction and constructive feedback.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Motivated self-starter with capacity to work productively in a team setting with the ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. and walk on uneven terrain.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢ All applicants must have access to a vehicle, and a valid, clean driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license.
Start Date: 24 July 2020 End Date: 10 November 2020
Salary: $800 to $1,000/month, depending on experience Housing provided in a bunkhouse environment.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2020.
Qualified individuals may apply by emailing cover letter of interest, resume, and three references as a single PDF document (including email and phone contact info) to hr.research@njaudubon.org
Please indicate Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeSongbird TechÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â in the subject line to insure your application is properly directed.
We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply. The New Jersey Audubon Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law
Seeking current or recent student for summer field research
Student needed for rewarding fieldwork in remote mountain areas of the western USA
Despite a late start to the field season owing to the pandemic, I am seeking to hire another student to assist with fieldwork investigating numerous factors and hypotheses relating to the distribution and abundance of mountain-dwelling species in managed and conservation areas across the western USA, and understanding spatio-temporal patterns of adaptive capacity vs. vulnerability to contemporary global change. Focal areas this summer include Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton NP, Custer and especially Gallatin National Forests, and perhaps the Columbia River Gorge in OR and WA. The work involves retrieving and downloading data from microclimate sensors in remote locations across these research theaters, and performing surveys of talus-associated birds and mammals (especially American pikas). These systems have not only been considered as models for much ecological theory (e.g., metapopulation dynamics, Island Biogeography Theory, stepping-stone and extinction dynamics), but have also inspired monitoring across >60 federal and state management units across western North America and were the focal point for considerations for species listing under the Endangered Species Act. The work involves hiking 6-18 miles per day (often off-trail), walking systematically across rocky talus patches, orienteering to find patches and sensors, careful collection of species and covariate data at each focal patch, greatest movement near the beginning and end of daylight hours (with midday rests), and, on most days, vistas so scenic that even poor photographers produce postcard-like images. The ideal candidate will enjoy hiking up and down (or backpacking in) mountains each day, and be a strong hiker (with both physical endurance and resilience), motivated, intellectually inquisitive, attentive to detail, a savvy decision-maker in backcountry situations, and work well either alone or in team settings. The candidate will receive extensive resources for training (both hands-on field methods and analytical approaches, background and rationale for our questions, etc.), competitive salary, and a new ecological tapestry each day. I expect the work to go from early July through mid-September at the latest.
For interested U.S. citizens that are current students or have graduated within the last year, please send a CV or resume, names of 3-5 persons that can speak of your fit to the position, and a cover letter that also outlines your fit to the position, to EBeever@usgs.gov or call Erik at (530) 410-9631 for more details, after an initial email. I will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so if interested, please submit your well-crafted materials ASAP.
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Erik Beever, Research Ecologist & Research Affiliate Professor
USGS Northern Rocky Mtn. Science Center & Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59715
cel: +1 (530) 410-9631
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