Opportunities

Stream research technician (University of Vermont/Arctic LTER)

The University of Vermont is hiring a lab/field technician to coordinate

research efforts for the Streams component of the Arctic Long Term

Ecological Research (LTER) project. See the description below and the

associated posting on the UVM job board for details. Timely applications

are encouraged, as the technician will begin field work in Alaska in June.

*Lab Research Technician (#S1953PO)*

Provide operational and research support to a complex, multi-investigator,

multi-institutional field research project located on the North Slope of

Alaska. As needed, coordinate the field and laboratory needs of related

research projects in the Watershed Research Lab of Dr. William “Breck”

Bowden at the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory.

*Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and

experience): *Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences or a closely

related field and one year of experience working in an environmental

laboratory setting required. Experience with data bases including

proficiency with spreadsheets, word processors and graphical software

required.

*Desirable Qualifications: *Experience with automated analyzers, data

loggers, optical sensors, and other aquatic field equipment desirable.

Experience using the R programming and analysis language desirable.

Background in aquatic ecology and/or fisheries management desirable.

Experience

working in remote settings desirable.

To find out more about this job opportunity and to apply, please visit:

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.uvmjobs.com&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C9ec3e4e0c8dd4357677808d6b8169eb1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636898804641649594&sdata=RfXRxct48hsGQquR7IcbFbqMxFqfwYEliJVrBYdsgNc%3D&reserved=0

*The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected

veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state

law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will

contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.*

Graduate Student Position in Microbial Ecology

The Morrissey lab at West Virginia University (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmorrisseyem.wixsite.com%2Fmorrisseywvu&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C9ec3e4e0c8dd4357677808d6b8169eb1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636898804641649594&sdata=1DmCpoWGmd7svJowTGXTfZDhaReObATn%2FpDRga%2BjRdM%3D&reserved=0) is seeking a motivated graduate student interested in researching microbial ecology and biogeochemistry for admission in the fall of 2019. Students with experience in molecular biology, bioinformatics, biogeochemistry, and/or soil ecology are particularly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Dr. Ember Morrissey (ember.morrissey(at)mail.wvu.edu) and provide a brief description of your research interests and career goals as well as a resume/CV highlighting any relevant coursework and experience. Potential students will apply to the graduate programs within the Davis School of Agriculture at WVU  (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgraduateadmissions.wvu.edu%2Facademics%2Fgraduate-programs%2Fapplied-and-environmental-microbiology-m&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C9ec3e4e0c8dd4357677808d6b8169eb1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636898804641649594&sdata=53tWoaUc6zY9GW99iId%2BrLju9ME5VvYRxB9uErfl7y4%3D&reserved=0).

Virginia Natural Heritage – Field Botany Seasonal Technician, Southwest / Western Virginia, USA (closes 4/4/2019)

*Virginia Natural Heritage – Field Botany Seasonal Technician, Southwest /

Western Virginia, USA (closes 4/4/2019)

*

This is a year-round wage position limited to working 1476 hours from May 1

to April 30. This position does not offer health insurance or paid leave

benefits. The position requires successful completion of a confidential

criminal history background check. Flexible day-shift hours available, no

weekends or holidays.

Hourly Rate: $15.00

The Field Botany Seasonal Technician will survey selected U.S. Forest

Service (USFS) tracts in the Virginia and West Virginia Mountains for a set

of rare plant species the USFS considers conservation targets. The selected

candidate will work with another technician hired for the same purpose to

effectively survey on foot in forested tracts in rough terrain. Ability to

navigate using maps, GPS, and remote sensing technology is necessary.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and take comprehensive

observational notes is also necessary.   Training to field identify the

plant species of concern will be provided, but some competence in plant

identification is highly preferred.  The person filling the position should

expect to be primarily outside, in summertime weather conditions.  In

addition to hourly compensation, transportation and per diem will be

provided.  Field work will begin by June 1 and continue throughout the

growing season for at least 10 weeks.

A signed and dated Virginia Application for Employment form must be

submitted to:

John F. Townsend, Staff Botanist  Email: john.townsend@dcr.virginia.gov

DCR – Natural Heritage – Inventory

A blank application form may be downloaded from the following link:

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcr.virginia.gov%2Fdocument%2Fjob-application-2015.doc&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cebc70061b56d45a5143608d6b4f18bcc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C636895346879419495&sdata=pa%2FNXjk7%2FBh4qRFTjqvxbhgx%2FP6bdQMLWVcFVNMQdnA%3D&reserved=0 (Word)

UCRiverside.NSF_REU.Livebearing_Fish_Placenta_Evolution

National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF
REU) Position in Livebearing Fish Evolution & Reproductive Behavior Research

Overview: A 10-week NSF REU position is available in David Reznick’s lab at
the University of California, Riverside for June-August 2019 (June 17
preferred start date). The REU Student will participate in research on the
evolution of placentation in livebearing fishes (poeciliids). Poeciliids
have the unique attribute of having evolved the functional equivalent of a
mammalian placenta at least nine times. There are at least three clusters
of species that contain close relatives with and without placentas. This
raw material gives us the opportunity to address questions about why and
how placentas evolved that cannot be addressed in mammals because all
placental mammals trace their common ancestry to a single origin of the
placenta that happened 100-200 million years ago. We are studying aspects
of reproductive behavior, development, and genomics with experiments
involving crosses between females from different populations of several
placental and non-placental species. These crosses are performed to assay
female and offspring fitness based on the genetic distance between the
female and male’s populations. Furthermore, we, in collaboration with
another lab, use genetic techniques to determine the paternity of offspring
produced in experimental crosses in which females are artificially
inseminated with sperm from multiple males. The goal is to determine if
there is differential success among males siring offspring and differential
provisioning of offspring during development.

Duties: The REU Student will be working with a PhD student to choose a
project and collect/analyze data. Duties will include helping to maintain
experimental fish (e.g. feeding, water changes and tank cleaning) and
record data throughout the duration of the experiment. Additional duties
(i.e. genetics benchwork or specific experimental methods) will depend on
the applicant’s skills and interests.

Eligibility: All animal care and laboratory training will be provided, and
no experience is required. Applicants should be highly motivated,
responsible, and have a strong desire to learn about and conduct
evolutionary biology research. It is essential that applicants be able to
work in a collaborative environment and be able to perform occasionally
repetitive, meticulous tasks. NSF requires that applicants be US citizens
or permanent residents of the USA or its possessions. Furthermore, students
must be current undergraduate students enrolled through Fall 2019. We
especially encourage students from under-represented groups and
institutions with relatively limited research opportunities (e.g.,
community colleges and undergraduate-only institutions) to apply.

Travel, Stipend, & Research Expenses: Travel to and from Riverside, CA will
be provided (up to $800) as well as a stipend of $500/week ($5000 total)
for approx. 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided.

Application Details: Send a cover letter and CV (see below for contents) in
an email with the subject “Reznick REU Position” to Samantha Levell (
sleve004@ucr.edu) by April 20th, 2019 at 5pm PST. All applications will be
reviewed after the deadline, and top applicants will be contacted for Skype
interviews shortly after. All applicants will be notified by May 6th
whether they have received the position or not.

Your cover letter: should be 1-2 pages (single-spaced) and describe why you
want this position and how it fits into your career goals. Indicate any
experience you have working with fish/live animals. You may also suggest
potential independent research projects, which we may be able to
accommodate during the REU period.

Your CV must include: relevant coursework and current GPA, any
work/volunteer/research positions held, current/past research project
descriptions or publications, awards/honors, and contact information for
three references.

The Reznick lab strives to maintain a positive environment for all its
members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this
position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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<div dir=”ltr”><div dir=”ltr”><div class=”gmail_default”><span style=”font-family:tahoma,sans-serif”> </span><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) Position in Livebearing Fish Evolution &amp; Reproductive Behavior Research</font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>Overview: A 10-week NSF REU position is available in David Reznick’s lab at the University of California, Riverside for June-August 2019 (June 17 preferred start date). The REU Student will participate in research on the evolution of placentation in livebearing fishes (poeciliids). Poeciliids have the unique attribute of having evolved the functional equivalent of a mammalian placenta at least nine times. There are at least three clusters of species that contain close relatives with and without placentas. This raw material gives us the oppo
rtunity to address questions about why and how placentas evolved that cannot be addressed in mammals because all placental mammals trace their common ancestry to a single origin of the placenta that happened 100-200 million years ago. We are studying aspects of reproductive behavior, development, and genomics with experiments involving crosses between females from different populations of several placental and non-placental species. These crosses are performed to assay female and offspring fitness based on the genetic distance between the female and male’s populations. Furthermore, we, in collaboration with another lab, use genetic techniques to determine the paternity of offspring produced in experimental crosses in which females are artificially inseminated with sperm from multiple males. The goal is to determine if there is differential success among males siring offspring and differential provisioning of offspring during development.</font></div><div class=”gmail_defau
lt”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>Duties: The REU Student will be working with a PhD student to choose a project and collect/analyze data. Duties will include helping to maintain experimental fish (e.g. feeding, water changes and tank cleaning) and record data throughout the duration of the experiment. Additional duties (i.e. genetics benchwork or specific experimental methods) will depend on the applicant’s skills and interests.  </font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>Eligibility: All animal care and laboratory training will be provided, and no experience is required. Applicants should be highly motivated, responsible, and have a strong desire to learn about and conduct evolutionary biology research. It is essential that applicants be able to work in a collaborative environment and be a
ble to perform occasionally repetitive, meticulous tasks. NSF requires that applicants be US citizens or permanent residents of the USA or its possessions. Furthermore, students must be current undergraduate students enrolled through Fall 2019. We especially encourage students from under-represented groups and institutions with relatively limited research opportunities (e.g., community colleges and undergraduate-only institutions) to apply. </font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>Travel, Stipend, &amp; Research Expenses: Travel to and from Riverside, CA will be provided (up to $800) as well as a stipend of $500/week ($5000 total) for approx. 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided. </font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>Application Details: Send a cove
r letter and CV (see below for contents) in an email with the subject “Reznick REU Position” to Samantha Levell (<a href=”mailto:sleve004@ucr.edu“>sleve004@ucr.edu</a>) by April 20th, 2019 at 5pm PST. All applications will be reviewed after the deadline, and top applicants will be contacted for Skype interviews shortly after. All applicants will be notified by May 6th whether they have received the position or not. </font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>Your cover letter: should be 1-2 pages (single-spaced) and describe why you want this position and how it fits into your career goals. Indicate any experience you have working with fish/live animals. You may also suggest potential independent research projects, which we may be able to accommodate during the REU period. </font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div c
lass=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>Your CV must include: relevant coursework and current GPA, any work/volunteer/research positions held, current/past research project descriptions or publications, awards/honors, and contact information for three references. </font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”><br></font></div><div class=”gmail_default”><font face=”tahoma, sans-serif”>The Reznick lab strives to maintain a positive environment for all its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</font></div></div></div>

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Graduate position: UIdaho.EcologicalGenomicsModeling

UNebraska.LabTech.GeneFunction

The Mower Lab in the Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University
of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a full-time lab technician position,
starting ASAP. This is a six-month temporary position with the option for
extension for up to 2.5 additional years, contingent on the availability
of grant funds and subject to satisfactory performance.

Duties: The tech will be expected to conduct research on the evolution
of gene function via the development and characterization of transgenic
plants. The research will include assembly of genetic constructs,
genetic transformation of plants, molecular characterization of derived
transformants, and maintenance of transgenic plants grown under greenhouse
conditions. The tech will also be expected to assist with other projects,
as needed, and will be responsible for maintaining the lab, including
ordering of supplies and ensuring EHS compliance.

Requirements: A BS degree in the plant sciences is required, a MS degree
is preferred. One to two years of lab research experience is required,
and prior experience in the area of plant genetic engineering and
molecular biology is desired.

Salary: Approximately $16-17/hour or $36,000-$39,000/year, depending
on qualifications.

Application: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a
CV/resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for two to
three references in a single PDF to jpmower@unl.edu. Job applications
will be reviewed immediately and continuously until a suitable applicant
is identified.

Inquiries about the position should be sent to jpmower@unl.edu.

Jeffrey Mower <jpmower@unl.edu>

MS in Marine Biology with the Three Seas Program

Northeastern University Three Seas  Master of Science in Marine Biology Program is now accepting applications on a rolling basis for Fall 2019.

Three Seas provides graduate students the opportunity to study marine biology in three different marine environments:

1. New England at the Northeastern University Marine Science Center (Nahant, MA)

2. Caribbean at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (Bocas del Toro, Panama)

3. Pacific Northwest at Friday Harbor Laboratories (San Juan Island, Washington)

The program culminates in mentored research projects that students can conduct anywhere, offering them flexibility in their research goals.

This is a unique opportunity for students to live and work in the environments that they are studying and explore three diverse ecosystems through field-intensive courses in marine biology and ocean science. The program is SCUBA intensive, and students complete an average of 70 dives over the course of 15 months!

Want to see what a typical day of a Three Seas student is like? Follow us on Instagram  and Twitter!

Interested in Three Seas? Email Andrea (Program Manager) at a.jerabek@northeastern.edu  and APPLY HERE .

Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates 2019

If you’re an undergraduate interested in studying ecology in the field this summer, check out our Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates (SEE-U) Program, run by Columbia University’s Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability!

We hold classes in New York, Jordan, Brazil, and Costa Rica! You can find more information at eices.columbia.edu/see-u/ or by emailing eices@columbia.edu.

Apply soon – space is limited!

COURSE INFO

Brazil: Tropical Forest Ecosystems, June 3-5

New York City: Agroecosystems, July 1-August 9

Jordan: Marine and Desert Ecosystems, July 7-August 5

Costa Rica: Agroecology and Coffee, May 22-June 25

Summer internship available, studying Harmful Algal Blooms

The Erdner laboratory is seeking a Summer Research Intern to assist in studies of the toxic dinoflagellate that causes ciguatera fish poisoning. The position is primarily laboratory-based and will include algal culture and molecular biology tasks such as DNA extraction and PCR. Other studies are possible, depending on background. The position is at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsites.utexas.edu%2Ferdnerlab%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cb2f3cc7c2867430ea8be08d6b428870c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636894483509281304&amp;sdata=vg0KkM1OrvA3ofrlx61DlgJCBMTzIg9Wrz4cp%2BnTrX4%3D&amp;reserved=0). Questions about the position should be directed to derdner@utexas.edu.

Eligibility: We are looking for motivated and dedicated applicants with an interest in being an active part of our lab group. We encourage applicants from groups that are underrepresented in marine science. You should be an undergraduate student, i.e. expected to be enrolled during the Fall 2019 semester. Coursework in molecular biology and prior experience with basic techniques is desired, but not required. The pay range is $10-15 per hour, depending on experience, with a 40-hour workweek expected. Dormitory housing is available at the Institute, and it is included as part of the internship.

We will begin to review applications on April 15, 2019, and may continue to accept applications after that date if needed. To apply, please send the following to Dr. Deana Erdner at derdner@utexas.edu:

1)    Cover letter/email stating why you are interested in the internship

2)    Resume or CV

3)    List of coursework: either an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or list of courses taken and grades.

4)    The names and contact information of two references

If electronic submission is not possible, hardcopy applications can be mailed to:

Dr. Deana Erdner

University of Texas

Marine Science Institute

750 Channel View Dr.

Port Aransas, TX 78373

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Deana Erdner

University of Texas at Austin

Marine Science Institute

750 Channel View Dr.

Port Aransas, TX 78373

361-749-6719

derdner@utexas.edu

summer full-time, paid fisheries technician

Hiring full-time, paid fisheries technician

IMG_E0230Description: The Schultz lab at UConn is seeking a summer field technician to assist on a graduate student project investigating juvenile Alewife migration. Alewife is a species of conservation concern along the northeast Atlantic coast, and this project is conducted in partnership with CT DEEP and USGS.

IMG_2981The successful applicant will assist with a swimming performance and metabolic rate study. Work will include, but is not limited to, the following: field sampling (purse seining & trapping fish), live fish transportation, fish dissection & tissue extraction, equipment maintenance, tank maintenance, experimentation (salinity trials & swimming performance), and lab work. The technician will gain useful skills in both the fisheries and broader STEM fields. There is some opportunity for the technician to help with outreach and broader impacts related to the study if interested. Hours will be irregular during sampling (and to some degree experimentation) and technician must have a flexible schedule. Work on some weekend days may be necessary. This is a full-time and paid position.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

•       Assisting with field sampling and lab work, including but not necessarily limited to travel to field sites, working at night in an open boat, dissecting fish specimens.

•       Maintaining field gear and experimental tanks.

•       Interacting with collaborators in a professional manner.

•       Communicating with other students and public in outreach efforts.

Minimum Skills/Qualifications:

•       A demonstrated interest in ecology, marine/aquatic biology, and/or fisheries science.

•       Strong academic background in biological sciences.

•       Willingness and ability to perform strenuous field work and to swim (safety precaution).

•       Ability to pass state background checks to access field sites.

•       Ability to communicate well in both the office and field environments.

•       Motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

•       Ability to maintain enthusiasm and positive attitude during late/early/long working hours

•       Strong attention to detail and creative problem solving

•       Ability to interact with collaborators in a professional and productive manner

•       Desire to pursue research/career in fisheries, ecology, or related field

If interested, please send CV, cover letter, and 1-3 references to Rebecca S. Colby (rebecca.colby@uconn.edu).