Field assistance from 2-3 Interns is needed to assist MS student’s research studying the roosting ecology and occupancy of three species of bats (tricolored, Northern long-eared, and little brown) in the Missouri Ozarks.  Responsibilities include assisting MS student in mist-net procedures to capture and radio-tag bats, use radio-telemetry to locate diurnal roosts, conduct emergence counts, and acoustic surveys.  Additional responsibilities include performing vegetation surveys around acoustic and roost sites. Research will be conducted within public land in southeastern Missouri.  All work and living conditions are remote.  Field sites are typically an hour from the housing area.  Some locations require camping on site (some camping equipment will be provided).  Transportation for field work is provided.

Applicants with rabies vaccinations are strongly encouraged to apply.  Partial rabies vaccination fees ($500) will be provided to one student with either a high GPA or extensive field experience. Free summer housing is provided in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks.

Duration of the internships will run from 5/18/2019 to 8/10/2019 with some flexibility.

To apply, send a single PDF file including a cover letter, resume, rabies titer/shot record, and contact information for 3 professional or academic references to Amy Hammesfahr at ahammesfahr@gus.pittstate.edu.  Please include “PSU Bat Positions” in subject line. Applications are due by March 5.  Applications will be reviewed as received.

Please direct any questions to Amy Hammesfahr (ahammesfahr@gus.pittstate.edu)

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The Division of Freshwater Resources in Florida International University’s Institute of Environment (formerly known as the Southeast Environmental Research Center) is currently recruiting a Temporary Research Assistant to join their team of professionals in Puerto Rico.

Duties will consist of:

  *   Assisting in the Luquillo Long term field shrimp sampling at the El Verde Field Stations, data entry and report writing

  *   Assisting with the shrimp movement study including visiting the streams to download data from the recorders, assisting with field sampling and tagging and maintenance of an excel file

  *   Assisting the Stream Team with the sampling and maintenance of the drought experiment currently underway in the Prieta River at El Verde; specific activities consist of weekly shrimp sampling, data logger downloading, and macroinvertebrate and detritus sampling

  *   Assisting with data entry

  *   Assisting with report writing

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For more information about the hiring process, please contact vmontes@fiu.edu.

Thank you,

Candice Allouch

Program Director, Communications and Strategic Partnerships

Institute of Environment, an FIU Preeminent Program

Florida International University

MMC: 11200 SW 8th Street, OE-148, Miami, FL 33199

BBC: 3000 NE 151st Street, AC1-216, North Miami, FL 33181

FIELD TECHNICIAN: PLANT COMMUNITY ECOLOGY. The Hallett Lab at the University of Oregon is seeking applicants for two paid field technician positions to join a project assessing resilience of perennial rangelands to exotic annual grass invasion in the northern Great Basin. This project is a collaboration between scientists from the University of Oregon and the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. Technicians will be expected to establish vegetation transects, measure vegetation cover and density by species, record site characteristics, and collect soil samples, at sites located throughout the northern Great Basin (southeastern Oregon, southern Idaho, and northern Nevada). We will be hiring one lead technician and one assistant technician. The position will begin in late April 2020 and last until the end of July 2020.

Field technicians will travel throughout the northern Great Basin region as a two-person team. The position will require some camping, with accommodations otherwise provided at field stations. Working schedule is negotiable but will likely consist of eight 10-hour days on at a time, six days off. Candidates must be comfortable working for long hours in rugged terrain and challenging weather conditions, navigating off-trail, and carrying heavy backpacks (up to 50 pounds).

Required qualifications:

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (must be able to qualify to drive a UO motorpool vehicle)

Demonstrated proficiency in plant identification

Demonstrated record of past experience working in rugged field conditions, independently and/or as part of a small team

For the lead technician position: Bachelor’s degree in ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related field

For the assistant technician position: At least 2 years of college-level coursework in ecology, botany, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent training and experience)

Desired qualifications:

Familiarity with Great Basin flora

Wilderness first aid or first responder certification

For the lead technician: Demonstrated past experience with field crew leadership (or other significant outdoor leadership experience)

To apply:

Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2020. Interested applicants should send a CV, cover letter, and the names of two references to hallett.lab@gmail.com. Please include your last name and position (technician) in the subject line. The position will remain open until full. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Questions can be directed to Lauren Hallett (hallett@uoregon.edu) and details on the position and lab can be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhallettlab.netlify.com%2Fhiring%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C605a28f327f64c9cca0408d7b524c017%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637177041783878616&sdata=Q%2BiDe5K5NPOdX3FhpsePzfJgl%2Bt6vjU2SrkLVCJcDCw%3D&reserved=0.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies.

Project: Fort Belknap Indian Reservation Native Seed and Grassland Restoration Community Conservation Project

Location: BLM lands surrounding the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Montana

Principal Investigator: Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

Affiliation: Oregon State University; Society for Ecological Restoration; funded by BLM

Job Description: This position involves working in a mixed grass prairie on the Northern Plains in Montana, to implement BLM Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) Protocol, and Seeds of Success (SOS) Protocol, with BLM-designated focal species, using Traditional Ecological Knowledge to highlight plants with strong ecocultural relevance to the Fort Belknap Indian Community. These data will be used to assess and restore wildlife habitat, using seed collection. Additional key project objectives are to implement the Fort Belknap Indian Community Grassland Restoration Fellows Program, to train tribal young adults in natural-resources work. Will be supervised in the field by an ecologist and will be working in a group at all times. Housing will be in a research house on the Reservation, in a shared room.

Qualifications: Seeking one experienced field technician with a background in grassland and forestry vegetation sampling methods. Only persons with previous paid field technician experience will be considered for this position. Must have a BSc or be in the final stages of completing a BSc in Rangeland, Botany, or Forestry. Must be in excellent physical condition, with no back, knee, or other injuries. Must be able to comfortably carry a 30 lb. pack in the field all day, assist with soil sampling, and deal calmly with hazards, such as rattlesnakes and heat. Must have excellent people skills. Must be attentive to details and able to follow directions exactly. Must be able to bring own vehicle to the job, although fieldwork will take place using a vehicle owned by the project.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send CV, college transcripts, two letters of reference from persons who have supervised you doing fieldwork, and a cover letter explaining what you hope to gain from this position and why you would be a good fit for it. Please send all materials as e-mail attachments. Applications accepted between January 7, 2020 – May 1, 2020

Compensation: $15 USD per hour.

Work Dates: mid-May 2020-mid-August 2020

Contact: Dr. Cristina Eisenberg

            E-mail:cristina.eisenberg@oregonstate.edu

 Full Time Research Lab Tech – Experimental Microbial Evolution
> University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
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> The Zaman Lab (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fzeeelab.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6e834b389a7a4473fb3408d7b4763902%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637176292164769640&sdata=PUfk6yG3PXdiYihuLOBgaLDkDLkqu3sQ%2BvSxnXG9fFs%3D&reserved=0) at the University of Michigan is housed in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and is part of the Center for the Study of Complex Systems. We do a mix of computational and microbial experiments to understand how host-parasite interactions shape the biological world. To test and develop coevolutionary theories in the lab, we use model communities of E. coli and bacteriophage, viruses that specifically infect bacteria.
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> We are looking to hire a full-time research technician to support our work primarily in the wet lab, but computational skills/interests are a definite plus.
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> Note: This is a one (1) year term limited appointment with a start date of approximately April 1, 2020.
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> *Responsibilities*
> 50% – Daily transfers of microbial cultures, developing assays for measuring evolved microbial traits (e.g., growth curves, competition assays, flow cytometry, sequencing), daily maintenance of ongoing experiments.
> 20% – Analysis of results, preparation of figures for publication and presentation, aid in writing for papers and grants.
> 20% – Training of temporary, hourly, and undergraduate students, maintaining lab safety training records, Overseeing undergraduates in basic lab maintenance tasks.
> 10% – General lab maintenance, ordering and inventory of laboratory supplies, managing shared equipment sign up, etc.,
>
> *Required Qualifications*
> Associate’s degree in biology, genetics, or microbiology with 1-2 years of previous experience performing independent research in a microbiology lab.
> Expertise with aseptic technique and microbial culturing.
> The ability to work well in a collaborative environment, and the willingness to mentor undergraduates.
>
> *Desired Qualifications*
> Experience with basic molecular techniques (e.g., primer design, PCR, cloning), and programing (e.g., python, R) are desirable.
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I am excited to share that the DEEP Water Monitoring Group is also looking to hire two (2) seasonal resource assistants to support our LONG ISLAND SOUND water monitoring program.   

 

Long Island Sound Seasonal Resource Assistants assist the Program staff in performing tasks associated with an intensive water quality-monitoring program of Long Island Sound.  Three to four days (8 – 14 hours each) biweekly will be spent on Long Island Sound aboard the R/V John Dempsey measuring various water quality and environmental parameters, including collecting in situ and grab water samples, and filtering the samples on board for nutrient analysis. Additional sampling involves the collection of phytoplankton and zooplankton samples to assess community structure in Long Island Sound.  Office work will also involve the organization of water quality data, natural resource mapping, or data entry.

 

These positions are full-time, temporary (i.e. 1,040 hours in duration) positions.  Resource assistants work out of DEEP headquarters in Hartford, CT and conduct field work out of Old Lyme, CT and Milford, CT.  The pay rate varies from $11.00 to $14.00 per hour depending on education and experience. There are no benefits with these positions.

 

TO APPLY VISIT: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=200211&R2=3492VR&R3=001

 

QUESTIONS?  Contact Christopher Bellucci (860) 424-3735 Christopher.Bellucci@ct.gov

 

Dear Volunteer Water Monitors –

 

The DEEP Water Monitoring Group is excited to announce that we are looking to hire five (5) seasonal resource assistants to support our INLAND water monitoring program.   

 

Duties include water quality sampling at state park beaches, lakes and ponds, and rivers and streams; field collection of fish and macroinvertebrate samples; water temperature probe deployment; and laboratory preparation of samples. Additional duties may include the use and calibration of water quality monitoring instruments; data quality assurance and entry; literature searches; and maintenance and cleanup of the laboratory, instruments, equipment, vehicles and boats. Performs other duties as required.

 

These positions are full-time, temporary (i.e. 1,040 hours in duration) positions.  Resource assistants work out of our Water Lab in Windsor, CT and conduct field work statewide (using state provided vehicles).  The positions are thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday – Friday.  The pay rate varies from $11.00 to $14.00 per hour depending on education and experience. There are no benefits with these positions.

 

TO APPLY VISIT: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=200210&R2=3492VR&R3=001

 

QUESTIONS?  Contact Christopher Bellucci (860) 424-3735 Christopher.Bellucci@ct.gov

 

We are seeking to hire two field technicians for the summer of 2020. The technicians will be involved with a project that examines how microclimate and macroclimate affect the distributions of woody and herbaceous species of temperate mixed-species forests. Specifically, the field technicians will work with project staff at the Missouri Botanical Garden and Washington University in St. Louis to survey forest plots and monitor microclimate stations at Tyson Research Center. Tyson is a large, mostly forested, field station located ~10 miles west of Saint Louis, Missouri. Saint Louis has a highly active and friendly ecology and evolution community, and this position will provide opportunities to interact with multiple researchers at Tyson Research Center, Washington University, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Requirements include:

•    Interest in botany and a demonstrated ability to identify eastern US tree species

•    Prior field work experience is required for this position

•    Ability to traverse rugged terrain, carry a 20-lb backpack

•    Ability to work outside in inclement weather conditions

•    Ability to work independently of supervision

•    Careful attention to detail

Desirable qualifications include:

•    Ability to identify forest herbs

•    Prior experience using a hand-held GPS unit to locate forest plots or other sampling sites in field conditions

•    Prior experience establishing and monitoring forest plots

•    Prior independent research experience is a plus

Technicians would be responsible for their own transportation to and from Tyson, as well as for room and board, although there is a possibility to rent an apartment at the Missouri Botanical Garden for most of the summer (conditional on availability of Garden housing).  Work will be as an independent contractor for $15/hour for 40 hours a week. We envision a starting date for both positions in late May, and expect the positions to last for ~2 months.

To apply, please send: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume; and 3) contact information for three references to CV to Dr. Stephen Murphy (smurphy@mobot.org).  For questions, please contact Dr. Murphy or Dr. Adam Smith (adam.smith@mobot.org). Applications will be reviewed starting Wednesday, February 19th, 2020.

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*URGENT! 1 Field Assistant position in Pacuare Reserve to start ASAP*

*Monitoring of Sea Turtles, Bats, Monkeys, Jaguars and Agami Herons*

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*About Ecology Project International (EPI):*

EPI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing

critical conservation issues through field-based partnerships between

local experts and high school students. We engage adolescent youth from

local communities and visiting youth from other regions in applied

hands-on science and conservation as they learn about and help protect

threatened species and habitats. Through EPI’s programs in five

countries throughout the U.S. and Latin America, teens are inspired and

empowered to engage in conservation efforts at home and worldwide to

become the next generation of conservation leaders. More information can

be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.ecologyproject.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C9250aabacf6d48f1255908d7afa4bdd2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170994419371614&sdata=py0DLRhspuzbGPpfNbtIMHUraq8Asy6ksf%2FB4XvxA%2B8%3D&reserved=0

*About Pacuare Reserve:*

Established in 1989 and administered by Ecology Project International

(EPI) since 2016, it has 800 hectares of tropical rainforest on the

Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and have a high density of wildlife and

its 6km (3.7 miles) of beach, is the most important nesting beach in the

country for the leatherback sea turtles and is habitat to the only

accessible breeding colony of Agami herons in the Caribbean and northern

South America. Our goals are conservation, research and environmental

education. More information can be found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.pacuarereserve.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C9250aabacf6d48f1255908d7afa4bdd2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637170994419381611&sdata=3rLFRiqWEX4SZ88ts8AQf2fg1lk3z1DGanGLs5SUxjI%3D&reserved=0

*Job Summary:*

The field assistant (FA) is a long-term volunteer job whom supports the

work and data collection of the different investigations of Pacuare

Reserve: sea turtles, Agami heron, jaguars and monkeys, among others.

Field Assistants (FA) will be trained in sea turtle monitoring

techniques and the primary responsibilities will include leading night

beach censuses, conducting morning beach surveys, tagging sea turtles

and collecting data, relocating and excavating nests, train new

volunteers, manage the database, building and being in charge of the sea

turtle hatcheries.

Monitoring activities are carried out along 6 km (3.7 miles) of nesting

beach. FA ́s will be in charge of leading visitors and/or groups of

students while on the beach, explaining the beach protocol and

supervising them on the process of data collection. FA ́s are expected

to participate in other activities carried out by the Reserve like

personal research projects, environmental education activities, talks

and workshops with students and visitors, beach cleaning, recycling

projects, or other needs of the station. FA ́s are expected to work 8-10

hours throughout the day and/or night, often with little sleep. Beach

censuses require walking on soft sand and under the rain, therefore, a

good physical condition is a requirement for the FA position.

The position has a duration of three months with the possibility of

extending the period based on the execution of activities and performance.

The volunteer must choose one of three teams of assistants to

participate during the season.

*Qualifications:*

*Required:*

– Minimum age: 22 years.

– Graduates of or close to graduating in Natural Resources Management,

Biology, Environmental Science or a related field.

– Availability to work full dates, according to the chosen period

– Be bilingual in Spanish and English

– Being in good physical condition

– To be able to work actively in an atmosphere of variable sleep hours,

with day and night schedules

– Be proactive

– Experience of living with many people over long periods of time

– Experience teaching or sharing knowledge with other people

– Desires to live in a remote place and get the most out of the experience

*Preferred:*

· Previous experiences working with sea turtles

· Previous experience volunteering and living in Costa Rica, especially

in the Caribbean coast

· Previous Experience in environmental education

· Previous Experience with customer service

*Schedule and Location:*

The position needs to be filled in ASAP, so applicants who can start the

earliest will be preferred. Pacuare Reserve, central Caribbean coast,

Costa Rica.

The field assistant work is voluntary; approximately 4-6 hours are

worked on the beach and 2-3 hours during the day. The assistant has one

night a week to rest and a free day that can be accumulated to leave the

Reserve once a month. Rooms are shared, limited privacy and limited

internet connection.

*Compensation:*

FA Positions are voluntary and selected candidates are expected to plan

and finance their own travel to and from the Reserve, as well as travel

insurance. FAs will receive 3 meals a day and basic shared

accommodations for the duration of their time working for Pacuare Reserve.

*Please note*: A deposit of US$200 will be needed and will be reimbursed

at the end of the volunteer work.

*For questions, please contact both persons below:*

Claudio Quesada-Rodríguez, claudio.quesada@ecologyproject.org

Karolina Czechowska, kmczechow@gmail.com

*For more information:*

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*To apply:*

– Applications must be submitted electronically (applications will be

reviewed when received).

– Please, complete the form and submit the requested information using

the link

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Please direct questions to saroman@vims.edu

*Position Summary*

Marine Advisory Services at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science

invites qualified applicants to apply for the Scallop Researcher.

The Scallop Researcher, reporting to the Assistant Research

Professor/Director, Marine Advisory Program will support at-sea survey

cruises, and play a leading role in the inventory and procurement of all

necessary supplies and equipment for the research cruises. The position is

also charged with ensuring that these items are successfully transferred to

the commercial fishing vessels (docked at New Bedford, MA, Cape May, NJ or

Seaford, VA) and properly stowed/configured as appropriate.

Other responsibilities include but not limited to:

   – Oversees accurate and efficient data collection and execution of field

   work. This also includes working with vessel captains to set cruise tracks,

   assesses proper working course of action, setting scientific crew

   assignments and leading/participating in sampling processing efforts.

   – Ensures that equipment and supplies are cleaned, properly maintained

   and stored in an appropriate manner after field work is complete. Ensures

   biological samples collected during field work operations are transported,

   stored and delivered to appropriate organizations or agencies.

   – Collects age data from scallop shells collected during field work.

   – Assists PI and project scientist with data analysis for various

   projects. Provides input and aides in the preparation of final, progress

   and industry reports as well as presentations for funding agents in

   accordance with deadlines. Participates with technical papers and

   manuscripts prepared for peer review in scientific journals.

*Required Qualifications *

EDUCATION/LICENSE:

   – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and

   or experience directly related to the position.

   – Valid Driver’s license must be maintained at all times.

COMPETENCIES:

   – Strong working knowledge of sampling and collections, with the ability

   to obtain biological samples for further analysis at-sea.

   – Knowledge and skills of scientific procedures and processes, with the

   ability to learn and understand scientific principles and the scientific

   process, especially as they relate to fishery-independent monitoring

   surveys. Ability to learn the various protocols and learn catch processing,

   gear monitoring and hydrographic and atmospheric data collection, among

   others.

   – Working knowledge of safety laboratory procedures and processes, with

   the ability to implement laboratory procedures for a variety of

   experimental objectives. The ability to record length and weight data from

   shellfish and fish species and be able to identify whether a specimen is

   male or female, and correctly classify its maturity stage.

   – Strong proficiency in a variety of software applications, to include

   Microsoft Office, as well as databases. Strong analytical skills, with the

   demonstrated ability to analyze data and produce reports.

   – Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communications skills,

   with the demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative team player, and

   contribute to scientific writings.

   – Ability to work on a commercial fishing boat for multiple weeks, and

   successfully at sea, in all weather conditions, while resisting motion

   sickness.

   – Ability to lift up to 50lbs and pick and shove catch repeatedly over

   16-18 hour work day, while at sea.

EXPERIENCE:

   – Experience with sampling and collections to include conducting

   experiments and processing of samples.

   – Experience with analyzing data.

*Preferred Qualifications *

EDUCATION:

   –   Master’s degree in Marine Science, or closely related field is

   desirable.

COMPETENCIES:

   – Working knowledge of the fauna of the Mid-Atlantic Bight and Georges

   Bank, particularly with respect to their identification and biology.

   – Demonstrated skills in statistical analysis.

EXPERIENCE:

   – Demonstrated experience working with fishery-independent monitoring

   surveys.

   – Experience with data management and statistical analysis, utilizing

   statistical software (SAS or R) is desirable.

   – Experience as a state or federal fishery observer is a plus.