Subject: Sierra Nevada Forest Ecology Crew Lead & Technicians – Summer 2019

The Bisbing Forest Ecology & Silviculture Lab at UNR (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsarahbisbing.com&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C59758fc6c7854aa1c0fa08d67c84a094%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636833306420116473&sdata=WSukS1ZIrbpPBZEZgqf66n0Q3VBlzsC8mFpydF1SzfA%3D&reserved=0) is hiring two crew leads and five field technicians to sample at sites across the Sierra Nevada in summer 2019. Technicians will collect data to support silviculture and climate change adaptation research. Duties will include, but are not limited to, mapping forest composition and structure, collecting basic forest ecology and health data, surveying understory plant communities, and sampling fuels transects. Additional responsibilities may include data entry and data quality control.

Preferred candidates will have previous experience working in the field, Sierra Nevada plant identification skills, knowledge of tree measurements and forest ecosystem sampling, and the ability to work well with others for long hours under strenuous field conditions. Technicians should be capable of hiking long distances with a heavy pack, have the ability to work under inclement weather conditions, and be able to work collegially as part of a research team. Crew leads should have at least one summer of field technician experience. All crew members must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving a 4wd truck. Field work will involve driving on backcountry dirt roads and hiking and navigating off-trail.

The field season will run for 12 consecutive weeks from late May or early June (dependent upon snowpack) through the end of August. Pay is $15/hour for the crew lead and $12/hr for technician positions. Housing on-site is provided as is a field vehicle for on-site work.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to: Dr. Sarah Bisbing at sbisbing@unr.edu by February 1, 2019.

A full time molecular laboratory technician position is available in my lab at Bowdoin College, in Brunswick, Maine. The existing funding is short term, through June, but it is also possible that it will continue for a few more months.  The project focuses on diet analysis using next generation sequencing and paired isotope data.  Candidates with demonstrated experience in a molecular ecology setting, and who work well independently, are encouraged to apply.

For additional questions, contact Dave Carlon at: dcarlon@bowdoin.edu

Description-

Responsible for day-to-day operations of a molecular ecology research laboratory at Bowdoin College. Prepares samples, DNA libraries, and generates DNA sequence data from using Sanger and Next Generation Sequencing technology. Provides technical expertise to students and staff. Maintains a safe and productive working environment for all end users. This is a benefit eligible position.

Education/Skills Requirements
BS degree in Biology or related field.

Demonstrated expertise in the following areas is preferred:
1.DNA extraction from environmental samples, including preserved tissues and environmental samples.
2.Preparation of multiplex libraries for sequencing on the Illumina platform.
3.PCR and Quantitative PCR (qPCR).
4.Preparation of amplicons for Sanger sequencing.
5.Next generation sequencing bioinformatics.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Minimum of 2 years work experience in molecular biology laboratory setting required. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Computer programming experience in bioinformatics strongly preferred.

Standard Work Days and Hours
Up to 40 hrs/week. Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00. This is a temporary position that is funded through June 30th, 2019.

If interested, you can apply by going to: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.bowdoin.edu%2Fpostings%2F5713&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cdc37fb91f5b84844c0cd08d67af2aa5c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636831580007913990&sdata=KidPQ1%2BZ9ZhP%2FxtnpHPTQiNgG2FhkSHaBV3BKLlr81c%3D&reserved=0

Ph.D. Assistantship in Fish and Fisheries Ecology and Conservation in the Amazon

Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech

A highly qualified and motivated candidate is sought to join a NSF-funded project to study fish and fisheries ecology and landscape genetics in the Brazilian Amazon under the supervision of Drs. Leandro Castello and Eric Hallerman.  Applicants must have: a M.S. in ecology, fisheries, or related field; and record of involvement in research.  Experience with peer-reviewed publications and knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese are preferred.  Financial support will be in the form of research and teaching assistantships.  Anticipated start is Summer 2019.  E-mail questions and applications to leandro@vt.edu and ehallerm@vt.edu

Have you ever wondered what’s it like to conduct research in the Arctic?  You don’t have to wonder for long. I am offering a full-time temporary position located at Denali National Park, AK, in June, July, and August 2019. During this time, you would be backpacking and living on campgrounds at Denali. A stipend of $2,000, food and lodging will be provided, but you must cover your own transportation to the field site. As a technician, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Conducting population surveys of arctic ground squirrels, including locating and indexing burrow networks and confirming presence or absence,
•Conducting vegetation assessments, and
•Maintaining good working relationships with other scientists, park liaison and visitors at Denali to support the goals of research.

The preferred candidate is dependable, curious, enthusiastic, doesn’t mind working in physically taxing situations for long hours, and loves to be outdoors in rugged conditions. The ideal candidate will also have experience backpacking.

This fieldwork is part of the dissertation research of Nigel Golden (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FLhMedz&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C5b91a7b625c049b3c90c08d67af29411%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636831579622015286&sdata=jGFPpioIYhSKCEARWNXt7RIl30rZDZpZoUq1LlrQN6s%3D&reserved=0), University of Massachusetts graduate student studying the impact of climate change on arctic ground squirrel activity. This research is part of a broad research program, led by Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli of the US Geological Survey’s Northeast Climate Science Center, to understand the impacts of climate change on wildlife.
If you are interested in the position or have questions, email Nigel Golden at ngolden@umass.edu by March 8th, 2019 with a resume/CV with the subject line AGS in Denali 2019.

Please use the following format for email: LastName_FirstName_CV/RS. Women and UR students are encouraged to apply.

We are hiring 4 to 10 field technicians to work at the Teakettle Experimental Forest. Teakettle is a 1300 ha old-growth, mixed-conifer forest 80 km east of Fresno, CA at 2200 m elevation in the Sierra Nevada. The forest is comprised of both burned and unburned experimental plots and a second entry prescribed burn was implemented in the fall of 2017. Duties will include, but are not limited to mapping forest structure using a surveyor’s total station, basic tree measurements, fuel surveys and assisting visiting scientists with their projects as needed. These projects may include: basic soils work (coring, soil moisture, etc.), seedling inventories, understory plant surveys, and tree coring. Desired skills include plant identification, use of a total station, basic knowledge of tree measurements, and previous experience working as a crewmember. The facilities at Teakettle are rustic due to the remote location of the station. The cabin has solar power, bathrooms, a kitchen and common space; individuals will spend the summer sleeping in tents. The nearest town for supplies is Shaver Lake, CA, approximately a one hour drive from the field station.

The pay rate is $13.95/hr and crewmembers will work four 10-hour days each week. The field season will run 12 weeks from the middle of June to the beginning of September. The official start date will be determined in late April.

To apply, please go to https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funm.csod.com%2Fats%2Fcareersite%2Fsearch.aspx%3Fsite%3D14%23staff&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1df956ec99be40cb2b7708d67af28d85%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636831579507901047&sdata=q8fn6R%2BxdDOeXjwdw7cDHl1iemQHMTX1KOrBhrji4%2F4%3D&reserved=0.
The reqID is “Req7258” or you can search for the job title “Forest Ecology Field Technician”.
If you have any trouble with the application process, please contact Marissa Goodwin at mjgoodwin@unm.edu.

Review of applications will begin on February 11, 2019 and will be reviewed in the order they are received. The application will close after all positions have been filled.

**Please note that a New Mexico Drivers License IS NOT REQUIRED for this position**

Seasonal Educator Job Posting

Greetings from White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield, CT!

We are currently seeking a Seasonal Educator to begin on April 1. If you wouldn’t mind sharing the attached job descriptions with current/former students who might be interested, I would greatly appreciate it!

Also, if there is a different person I should contact in regards to job opportunities for students, please let me know.

Thank you,

Begich Boggs Visitor Center Visitor Information Assistant (2 positions)

Internship Description:

• Ability to communicate well with the public in both English and Spanish.

• Ability to attend a 2 week intensive training to learn and study about the Chugach National Forest.

• Ability to learn techniques to interpret information about the Chugach National Forest and Alaska to the public.

• Ability to put together interpretive programs to present to the public in a variety of venues.

• Ability to work with other visitor center staff in a fast paced, team oriented, visitor center environment.

• Ability to assist with special events and to assist with other duties as assigned.

· A Forest Service uniform will be provided for use during the summer for each intern.

· Interns should bring clothing for cool, wet conditions, as well as shorts and t-shirts for sunny weather.

· The closest large grocery store is in Anchorage which is 55 miles away by road.

· Defensive driving course is required for government vehicle use. Interns can use vehicles for trips once every two weeks for personal supplies

Location:

Begich, Boggs Visitor Center, Portage Valley, Chugach National Forest, Alaska

Length of Internship:

May 12th-August 3rd or August 18th

Eligibility:

• Age 18 to 35, and in college (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduate.

• US citizen or legal resident.

• Enthusiasm for interacting with the public and children.

Is there a Stipend?

$53.00 per day worked. Housing is available in the bunkhouse in Portage Valley near the visitor center.

Apply Here:

https://www.environmentamericas.org