POSITION TITLE:    Botanist (full time, one year, OPS

position *with

potential for extension*)

SUPERVISOR:          Amy Jenkins

LOCATION:             Tallahassee, FL

DATE PREPARED:  August 2019

CLOSING DATE:     Midnight September 12, 2019

SALARY:                   $20/hour (expected depending on qualifications)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is

looking for an experienced botanist to work under the supervision of FNAI’s

senior botanist on an array of applied research projects supporting land

management and conservation in Florida.  Field work will be conducted on

conservation lands from the Keys to the Panhandle.   Candidates with the

applicable skills will help with GIS work, data analysis, species

distribution modeling, and manuscript preparation.  Work will be split

between field and office time, but will involve a considerable number of

long field days in often challenging conditions – extreme temperatures,

humidity, sun, biting insects, dense vegetation.  Candidates must be

comfortable working in small groups, or sometimes alone, in areas with

sporadic cell service, navigating to field sites through difficult terrain,

and walking long distances.

Current FNAI projects that the candidate may assist with include:

   –  Rare plant surveys

   – Vegetation monitoring plot data collection to inform land management

   – Natural community (ecosystem/vegetative community) mapping

   – Invasive plant surveys and evaluation of treatment efficacy

ABOUT FNAI:

The *Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI)  *is

Florida’s Natural Heritage Program and state member of the *NatureServe*

network.  We are housed within the *Florida

Resources and Environmental Analysis Center*

at *Florida

State University* .  As the Florida Heritage Program,

one of our primary responsibilities is maintaining a spatial database of

information on Florida’s rarest species and conservation lands but we also

work on an array of applied research projects to inform conservation and

land management decisions making with funding provided by state and federal

agency partners.  Our office is off-campus in Midtown which is centrally

located near shops, restaurants, and historic neighborhoods.  The larger

Tallahassee region offers many outdoor recreation opportunities in the

nearby Apalachicola National Forest and a number of coastal parks and

refuges within a short drive from town.

DUTIES:

1.      Identify plants, collect data on vegetative structure and

composition, and distinguish vegetative communities using standard field

protocols

2.      Prepare maps using ArcGIS, process field data, analyze spatial and

tabular data

3.      Participate in meetings with co-workers, and agency partners as

necessary to coordinate project activities and present results as required

by project.

4.      Assist in the completion of technical reports and/or manuscripts

upon project completion.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Bachelor’s degree in the botany or biological sciences (master’s

degree or PhD preferred)

2.      Minimum of one year (two years or more preferred) full-time

experience collecting botanical field data.

3.      Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys and extensive

knowledge of the flora of the southeastern US, preferably Florida.

4.      Good organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

5.      Ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines and

to provide written responses in a timely manner.

6.      Ability to communicate well in person and in writing.

7.      Ability to work well with FNAI staff scientists and other

university or agency partners.

8.      A commitment to conducting professional conservation work and

delivering high quality products.

9.      Willingness to travel frequently during the week for multi-day work

trips in remote areas.

10.  Excellent physical condition and the ability to conduct rigorous field

work in adverse conditions.

Other Preferred Skills:

1.      Experience with remote sensing, natural community and habitat

interpretation from aerial photographs and satellite imagery.

2.      Experience or familiarity with ArcGIS and database management

software.

3.      Experience/interest in primitive camping (camping on site during

the cooler months allows FNAI staff to make good use of daylight in areas

where hotels are far away)

4.      Experience using R for data analysis.

5.      Experience using python programming language.

6.      Experience with LiDAR/Laser Scanner data processing and

interpretation.

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Description:

The primary duties of the Research Technician are to support a 2 year laboratory- and field-based project focused on the effects of living shorelines on nekton abundances and food web structure in Mississippi coastal waters. Duties will include a combination of field work, laboratory sample processing, data analysis, and report preparation. Interested parties should apply directly to the website below. Questions should be directed to kevin.dillon@usm.edu or michael.andres@usm.edu.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Assisting with field work, including quantification of nekton abundances (seines and beam plankton trawls), collecting water quality parameters with a YSI water quality sonde, and collecting water samples for nutrient analysis.

Laboratory processing of nekton samples for identification, quantification, and stable isotope analysis.

Calibration of YSI sondes and laboratory analysis of water samples for nutrient and dissolved organic carbon concentrations.

Data entry and QA/QC of data.

Conducting data analyses using univariate, multivariate, non-parametric, and spatial techniques.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

B.S. in a related field and previous research experience. Valid driver’s license is also required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to operate small vessel (15-18 ft) for field work.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Ability to be flexible.

A logical and independent mind.

Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Patience and determination.

Teamwork and Interpersonal skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include experience with fish and water sample processing, data analysis, and experience conducting field research.

Location: Ocean Springs, MS

Salary: $30,000

Last Date to Apply: 15-Sep-2019

Anticipated Start Date: October or November-2019

Website: https://usm.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=1043&site=1

A full-time lab technician position is available at Dauphin Island Sea Lab to work with Dr. Kelly Dorgan on animal-sediment interactions. Research will focus on the impacts of infaunal organisms on the physical properties of sediments and will include laboratory and field experiments to study bioturbation and acoustic and geotechnical properties of sediments. The technician will be responsible for setting up and conducting laboratory experiments, developing and trouble-shooting methods, helping with field work, processing infauna and sediment samples, and maintaining equipment. The technician will also be responsible for general lab management, including purchasing supplies, doing paperwork, and organizing field and lab work. This position will also include some data analysis, and experience with Matlab, R, Arduino, ImageJ, or other computer programming languages would be useful but not required. ÂÂÂ

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I am ideally looking for a highly motivated recent B.S. graduate who is interested in gaining research experience before applying to graduate school. Applicants should have a BS in biology, marine science, or a related field, some previous research experience, and interest in marine invertebrates and/or sediment processes.

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The application form is available at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FzSYWov6VGh1ZXuD58&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8636104705554e25e5c208d731e185e1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637032717010273903&sdata=SzAu1eS7lh%2BNM%2F0ZbRsER0gMxVF%2FWsTkIGrtRfwpBuw%3D&reserved=0. For any questions, contact kdorgan@disl.org. Review of applications will begin October 14 and will continue until the position is filled.

*Winter Wolf Survey Tech Positions*

Position background:

Four field technicians are needed to survey wolves using noninvasive

methods in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota from January 6 through

the end of March, 2020.  Methods include ground tracking (using

snowmobiles, snowshoes, and skis), camera trapping, howling, and collection

of scat and other genetic material for individual wolf ID.

Preferred experience includes driving on snowy/icy roads (including

unplowed roads), trailering snowmobiles, snowmobiling, animal tracking,

camera trapping, orienteering, snowshoeing/cross country skiing, data

processing.

It is extremely important the applicant be safety-conscious at all times.

Compensation:

On-site housing and $450 stipend per month is provided.  The work schedule

is generally 6 days on / 1 day off (but can sometimes vary).

Minimum qualifications:

1. Required (sorry, no exceptions) completed Bachelor degree in wildlife,

biology, ecology, zoology or a related field by the time the position

begins.

2.  Great attention to detail, organizational skills and very clear

handwriting.

3. Good references.

4. Outdoor and backcountry skills such as orienteering, snowmobiling,

snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, excellent winter driving skills,

trailering, animal tracking, etc.

5. Must be a US citizen with a social security number (and a US bank

account is required for stipend processing).  Due to administrative

constraints we are unable to consider international applicants.

To apply:

Please email these three items – 1) the completed application below, 2)

your resume, and 3) transcript (unofficial is fine) to Dr. Shannon

Barber-Meyer (supervisor for these positions) at sbarber-meyer@usgs.gov

Please *completely fill out* the application form itself (e.g., do not

leave sections of the application form incomplete, please do not just

reference your resume or other documents).

Last date to apply is September 25 but positions *are likely to be filled

as applications are received*.  All hiring decisions will be made by the

beginning of November at the latest.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES:

1) If you are offered and accept the position, we expect you to fulfill the

length of the position.  If you might potentially take another position

that would cause you to leave this position early or need to start later

than the start date, please do not accept the offer of this position.  *We

can only hire technicians that are able to commit for the entire duration.*

Thank you for understanding.

2) If you anticipate an absence during the position (a wedding, conference,

etc.) alert Dr. Barber-Meyer to that prior to being hired because it may

change whether or not we can hire you.  In some cases we are able to

accommodate an absence depending on timing and length but in other cases we

cannot.  Thank you for understanding.

*Application form – Winter Wolf Survey Volunteer Technician*

*USGS Minnesota Wolf and Deer Project, Ely, MN*

Please email the three following items to apply: *1) the completed

application below, 2) your resume, and 3) transcript (unofficial is fine)* to

Dr. Shannon Barber-Meyer at sbarber-meyer@usgs.gov

*Applicant info:*

Name –

Email –

Phone –

Degree date –

University –

Major / minor –

GPA –

*Do you have a valid U.S. state driver’s license?*

*List CPR, First Aid, and/or Wilderness First Responder certifications and

dates of expiration:*

*Please describe your experience with the following:*

Winter field work –

Driving 4×4 trucks on snowy/icy roads including unplowed roads –

Snowmobiling –

Trailering (snowmobiles, ATV’s, boats, etc.) –

Animal tracking (following and identifying tracks, especially large canids)

–

Camera trapping –

Accurately, neatly, and completely recording data –

Data entry / processing (especially of photos and spatial data) –

GIS –

Orienteering –

Snowshoeing / cross country skiing –

Mechanic / maintenance skills –

*References:* (Provide 3 work references – name, position, and email

address)

1

2

3

*Any additional remarks you would like to make:*

Thank you for your application to the USGS MN Wolf and Deer Project!

Shannon

–

Shannon Barber-Meyer, Ph.D.

Research Wildlife Biologist

USGS Wolf and Deer Project

1393 Hwy 169

Ely, MN 55731

sbarber-meyer@usgs.gov

https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/shannon-barber-meyer

Job Title:  Data Manager

Hiring Manager:  Dr. Barbara Han

Location:  Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Millbrook, New York

Duration:  This is a full time, fully benefitted position for one year, subject to annual renewal contingent on performance.

Application closing date:  September 16

Position start date:  October 2019 (flexible)

Duties:  We are seeking a full time data and laboratory manager to support research activities in computational ecology of zoonotic diseases (www.hanlab.science). Main duties will include the collection, curation, pre-processing, and analysis of data from diverse sources including web repositories and published literature; refining the workflow for combining and visualizing large synthetic datasets; generating data visualizations; and spatial data handling (creating, merging, and visualizing geographic data) to support ongoing projects. These main tasks will require programming proficiency (R preferred) and demonstrated experience with exploratory data analysis and visualization.

Qualifications:  The applicant should possess previous training and experience in a related field (a degree in biological or health sciences, data science, computer science, or statistics). Research experience with infectious diseases is preferred. In addition to R programming experience, proficiency with ArcGIS (or equivalent open access software) and experience with Python is an advantage. Proficiency with, or interest in, implementing various machine learning algorithms is required. The successful candidate will be collaborative with demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written communication; be detail-oriented; and be ablet to effectively manage time allocation to support multiple ongoing projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage in ongoing lab research projects, and to develop independent side projects exploring questions related to infectious disease ecology.

The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment screening and background check.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

To Apply:  Interested applicants should send a CV, a 1-page cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications for the position, and contact information for 3 professional references to Dr. Barbara Han (hanb@caryinstitute.org).

PhD Positions to Study Epigenome-to-Phenome of Bumble Bee Thermal
Tolerance:

Multiple PhD positions are available in the laboratories of Jeff Lozier
and Janna Fierst at The University of Alabama as part of a recently
awarded NSF Rules of Life project: “Bumble bee cold tolerance across
elevations – From epigenotype to phenotype across space, time, and levels
of biological organization”. PhD students will be involved in studying
the links between genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic variation
in relation to local thermal tolerance adaptation in montane bumble
bees. The project will involve extensive high throughput sequencing
of bees from wild populations and experimental colonies and the use of
approaches like network theory to model and draw inferences from these
complex data. Students will develop questions relating to ecological and
evolutionary genomics within the broader project objectives. The focus
of the positions is flexible, and we expect there will be a great deal
of collaboration among project personnel.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated students with interests in
applying modern molecular and computational tools to address ecological
and evolutionary questions in a non-model organism. Applicants should
have a strong academic record (GPA > 3.0), an ability for clear verbal
and written communication, and a desire to learn new skills! Students
funded off the grant will participate in both laboratory molecular work
(primarily generation of RNAseq and genome sequencing libraries) and
computational analyses, and applicants should thus have some degree of
experience or interest in both aspects of the project.

The project will involve collaborations with Drs. Michael Dillon and
Franco Basile at the University of Wyoming, and James Strange at Ohio
State. As part of these collaborations there will be opportunities for
field work or experimental work with bumble bees, depending on student
interests and expertise.

Contact Jeff Lozier (jlozier@ua.edu) or Janna Fierst
(janna.l.fierst@ua.edu) for more information. Anticipated start date
will be Fall 2020, but we can be flexible.

Useful Links:
Lozier Lab: lozierlab.ua.edu
Fierst Lab: jfierst.people.ua.edu
U Alabama Biological Sciences: bsc.ua.edu

Position Available:  Research Assistant I  Tree Conservation Biology

*Classification:  *Full-time, Non-Exempt

*Department:  *Science and Conservation

*General Summary*:  Research Assistants participate in laboratory
and/or field operations for research programs in the Center for Tree
Science, a global hub of research and expertise focused entirely on
trees. Research Assistants at The Morton Arboretum are involved in
all aspects of research: designing studies, planning and executing
laboratory and field work, utilizing a variety of scientific instruments,
assisting with lab management, testing protocols, training volunteers,
organizing data, performing analysis, reading scientific literature,
interpreting results, and editing manuscripts.  The Morton Arboretum
strongly emphasizes professional development.  There will be opportunities
to collaborate on scientific publications, present research at scientific
meetings, and build new skills.

*Desired Skills and Experience for Tree Conservation Biology Position:*
Bachelor’s degree in ecology/evolution, geography, plant conservation,
informatics, spatial statistics or similar field is required; a Master’s
degree is preferred. Applicants should have some experience with DNA lab
work (e.g. PCR, etc.) and basic computer programming. Preferred experience
includes one or more of: genetic/genomic data analysis, laboratory
management, mathematical modeling or geospatial work (e.g. ArcGIS,
niche modeling, etc.). Experience performing PCR, DNA extraction, NGS,
labeling and organizing samples, supervising or training others, and/or
trouble-shooting lab protocols is desired. Experience using statistical
software (SAS, JMP, STATA, R etc.) and working with large or complex data
is beneficial. Strong attention to detail, meticulous record keeping
(e.g.  lab notebooks, coding), and an interest in plant conservation
is essential.  Application review will start Sept 1.  Position will
be open until filled.Please contact Sean Hoban (shoban@mortonarb.org)
for more information

Sean Hoban  |  Tree Conservation Biologist  |  The Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Rt 53, 3rd Floor Research Bldg, room 324, Lisle, IL
630-719-2419  |  shoban@mortonarb.org  |  Tweets @seanmhoban

research webpage: 
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ResearchGate Profile: 
http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sean_Hoban/ 
food blog: http://cuisineraveclevin.blogspot.it/
blog about invasive species: http://invasivore.org/

Sean Hoban <shoban@mortonarb.org>

Assistant Researcher position in the Unckless Lab at the University
of Kansas

The Unckless lab at the University of Kansas invites applications
for an assistant researcher that will focus on the evolution of immune
peptides. We recently found that several Drosophila antimicrobial peptides
show signatures of balancing selection (the adaptive maintenance of
multiple alleles). This position would involve dissecting the mechanisms
of balancing selection on these peptides using a combination of approaches
including population genetics (examining signatures of balancing selection
on immune genes), genetics (allele replacement using CRISPR/Cas9 genome
editing with subsequent fitness and infection assays), microbiology
(minimum inhibitory concentrations, zone of inhibition assays) and
biochemistry (structural and functional studies using circular dichroism,
NMR, etc.). The goal is to understand how balancing selection maintains
alleles from the ecological to the biochemical level.

The successful candidate should have experience in some of the approaches
listed above and would be able to develop skills in some of the other
approaches. A bachelor¢s degree in biology or a related field is
required.

The Unckless Lab studies evolutionary genetics in general with a focus
on the evolution of immunity and selfish genetic elements (meiotic
drive). The University of Kansas is home to both the Department of
Molecular Biosciences and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology and members of the lab interact directly with other labs
spanning biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, genomics, evolution and
ecology. Lawrence, Kansas is a vibrant college town with plenty of good
food, cultural events and a wonderful downtown area. The cost of living
is very reasonable. We are about 45 minutes from Kansas City.

For more details including required and preferred
qualifications and directions about how to apply,
please visithttps://employment.ku.edu/staff/15470BR
<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femployment.ku.edu%2Fstaff%2FXXXXXBR&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7C1a416d9099a04e0ccf6908d72b9dafd8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637025828571069792&amp;sdata=AXklqjk%2FEBZz11fAgVTGq0AZwkZDmAIKEKVBxHrK4IQ%3D&amp;reserved=0> . Inquires concerning the
postiion can be made to Rob Unckless (unckless@ku.edu). Initial review
of applications will begin on Septembet 6, 3019.  The position will
begin in September 2019.

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry,
disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status,
parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and
genetic information in the University¢s programs and activities. The
following persons has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
the non-discrimination policies and are the Title IX  Coordinators for
their respective campuses:  Director of the Office of Institutional
Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development
Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS, 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY
(for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses; Director,
Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway,
Fairway, KS  66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina,
and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).

“Unckless, Robert L” <unckless@ku.edu>

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Biogeochemistry Lab is searching for an intern to assist in a coastal wetland restoration mapping project. We are looking for a student with experience and training in coding and data management and experience in contributing to environmental science research projects. Importantly we are seeking someone who learns quickly, loves to solve problems, has a passion for conservation science, and is a good collaborator.

During their experience the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn advanced coding, GIS and Remote Sensing skills, will contribute towards building open-source research products, will be introduced to an extensive network of collaborators and stakeholders, and will learn a lot about the science and policy surrounding our coastal wetlands.

Helpful to have:

$B!|(B        Upper division class credit completed in Biology, Geography, or Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

$B!|(B        Passed a course in quantitative statistics, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

$B!|(B        The ability to code in R or Python, or a similar language.

$B!|(B        Enough applied coding, GIS, or Remote Sensing experience to be able to design and troubleshoot multi-step workflows.

$B!|(B        Some skills in data visualization.

This paid internship will start in October 2019 and continue for 10 weeks. Women and members of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae, a personal essay, and contact information for two references to James Holmquist (HolmquistJ@si.edu). In your essay describe your interest in environmental studies, why you are interested in interning at the Smithsonian, and any relevant background experience. You may also use this section to describe your future career goals and how a SERC internship will help you. Essays should be no longer than 2 double-spaced pages. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Nakanishi lab at the University of Arkansas seeks applicants
interested in pursuing a MS or PhD in evolutionary developmental biology
of animals to start in Spring or Fall 2020. Current research efforts of
the lab are focused on reconstructing conserved and divergent mechanisms
of how nervous systems develop and function by using cnidarians ¡V
sea anemones and jellyfish in particular. Student’s research projects
may involve gene expression analyses (e.g. in situ hybridization
and immunohistochemistry), reverse genetics (e.g. CRISPR-Cas9),
embryology (e.g. descriptive morphology, cell-lineage tracing and
tissue transplantation), genomics (e.g. RNA-seq and ChIP-seq), and
advanced microscopy (confocal and electron microscopy, and live-cell
imaging). Research and teaching assistantships are available.

Requirements: Bachelor¡¦s degree in biology or related field. The
ideal candidate will have a strong interest in evolutionary biology, and
experiences in molecular biology, developmental biology, neurobiology,
genomics/bioinformatics and/or microscopy techniques. Knowledge of
invertebrate zoology is a plus but not required.

Please contact Nagayasu Nakanishi (nnakanis@uark.edu) before submitting
a formal application to U of A Graduate Admission.