Title: Vegetation Technician – NE Washington

Classification: Temporary/seasonal

Agency/Organization: The University of Washington, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences

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Dates: July 1st – September 30th

Location: Northeastern Washington (Chewelah / Colville)

Job Description: Knowledgeable field technicians are needed to help survey vegetation in NE Washington part of the Washington Predator-Prey Project (WPPP). The goal of this research is to identify how habitat structure and forage quality impact the movement and mortality rates of elk and white-tailed deer. We have one opening for a paid crew leader ($16/hour, 40 hours/week) and one opening for a volunteer with a stipend ($800/month). Housing will be provided. The field crew will be based in Chewelah and employed by the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences at the University of Washington. They will work on a team with other technicians, volunteers, Ph.D. students (Taylor Ganz), professors (Dr. Laura Prugh), and WDFW biologists.

Duties: The primary duties of the crew will be to survey the vegetation and the habitat structure at randomly selected locations within the study area. The crew is expected to operate without direct supervision and will be responsible for managing and entering this data. Opportunities may exist to monitor collared elk and deer within the study area and assist with necropsies of collared animals as mortalities occur. Other duties will include equipment maintenance and project logistics. There is also an option for the volunteer to start May 20th and assist with neonatal elk and white-tailed deer collaring efforts.

Compensation for the paid technician: $16/hour, 40 hours/week, housing provided

Compensation for the volunteer: $800 per month, housing provided

Qualifications: Applicants must have substantial experience surveying forest structure and classifying vegetation and be able to work independently. Familiarity with the vegetation of NE Washington is highly desired. Applicants must have a MS or bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field. In exceptional cases (e.g., two full seasons of experience), applicants who are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree will be considered as a volunteer. Adaptability, a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, good communications skills, and a positive attitude are highly desired characteristics. Ability to drive 4-WD vehicles on logging roads, hike for multiple hours through rugged terrain, and to carry heavy (>30 lbs) packs is required.

To apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references as a single PDF document, titled ‘yourname_vegetation2019.pdf’ to trganz@uw.edu. Please clearly specify if you are applying for the crew lead or volunteer position. To ensure full consideration, submit your materials by March 17th.

We will be hiring one additional individual to work as a Foresty Technician on Isle Royale National Park during summer, 2019. The individual will be based on the Windigo side of the park and will assist with long-term monitoring of forest plots. He/She will be employed by Northland College but will assist the NPS Great Lakes Inventory and Monitoring Network.

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. He/She will collect extensive monitoring data on trees and coarse woody materials, take tree cores, and assess tree health. Field work will be performed in teams of 3-4 people. The incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8 day on/6 day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including extensive mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as six miles, each direction. The position will also involve camping, sometimes up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbent is responsible for securing and paying for their own housing while at the park. Isle Royale is remote and opportunities for travel to the mainland will be limited. Housing accommodations will be shared with others and employees will be expected to be flexible and accommodating, as well as team players. Logistics will be explained in full, during interviews.

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by March 17, 2019. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted shortly thereafter. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

Established & incorporated in 1990 by Dr. Samuel Gruber, the Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation (BBFSF) aka Bimini Sharklab is a world-famous facility located on the island of South Bimini, Bahamas.

BBFSF is offering a non-technical course in the general biology of elasmobranchs. The course features daily field trips, presentations and personal encounters with several species of actively feeding, free-swimming sharks and rays. Daily field trips are provided to immerse you in the rich surrounding of flora and fauna of Bimini’s diverse and pristine habitats that support the sharks you will encounter. From mangroves forests to seagrass meadows and shallow sandy flats to rocky shores fringed with coral reefs, you will gain insight into the role of sharks in these unique ecosystems. Students learn how sharks are captured, tagged and released for scientific research, observe a dozen Caribbean reef sharks while they actively compete for food, watch great hammerheads glide over the sand in search of prey, and more.

Classroom lectures and presentations provide for engaging discussions on the biology and ecology of sharks, as well as the research conducted at the Shark Lab over the past 28 years. Guests will receive daily lectures from experts actively working in the field of shark research, including Dr. Dean Grubbs, Associate Director of Research at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory. Dean is an expert in marine biology, fish ecology and fisheries science, with particular expertise in the biology of coastal and deep sea sharks. He has been studying sharks and rays for over 25 years and has tagged & released more than 10,000 sharks from 40+ species.

The entire 6 day all-inclusive course is held at the Bimini Biological Field Station (Shark Lab) from 17th April – 22nd April 2019. The price of this course is $2310 and includes all meals and board, field activities, lectures and return charter flights from Miami to Bimini. This course is open to anyone with an interest in sharks and marine biology; a background in marine biology is not required. Students should be able to swim and stay in the water for 45 minutes, as well as use snorkel gear and understand English. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information please email media@biminisharklab.com or check out https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.biminisharklab.com%2Fopportunities%2Fnaturalistcourse&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2e8ca5aed8f4453252ed08d6a6cd863f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636879799031609792&sdata=tUkAIFSgz0XpjOVAiSw7uJb5Z%2F2bSyYlqZ1kv4KO%2BcE%3D&reserved=0

2019 SUMMER COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT (June 15-July 10)

FIELD COURSE IN NEOTROPICAL HERPETOLOGY (NEH B-19)

COURSE LOCATION: Bocas del Toro Biological Station, Boca del Drago, Isla

Colon, Republic of Panama.  The biological station is located on a hill

facing the Caribbean Sea.  Coral reef and seagrass ecosystems lie in front

of the station and lowland tropical rain forests surround us. This

juxtaposition of the two most biologically diverse ecosystems provides

tremendous opportunities for education and research. See:

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INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Adam Clause, UCLA,  tel: 805-807-8792, email:

adamclause@gmail.com  , web:

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scientist, conservation biologist and herpetologist.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for undergraduate and graduate

students, and is equivalent to an upper-level university course in

herpetology. Instructional material focuses on the ecology, behavior,

biogeography, systematics, and conservation of the amazingly diverse

Neotropical herpetofauna. Students will develop hands-on familiarity with

most of the major reptile and amphibian clades (groups) of Panama and

adjacent Costa Rica; we routinely encounter over 50 species during the

course. Students will also practice the scientific method and hypothesis

testing using these organisms. Whenever possible, we emphasize the

development of practitioner-oriented skills relevant to a broad spectrum of

postgraduate biology careers.  The course is roughly divided into four

modules, each lasting roughly one week. During the first week, orientation

walks will familiarize students with the trail network and numerous

ecosystems surrounding the ITEC field station on Isla Colón. Next, we will

spend time practicing standard field techniques, completing various group

exercises, and identifying an individual research project for each student.

Much of the third week will be spent touring mainland Panama, with visits to

Pacific cloud forest at Boquete, Pacific dry forest, and lowland Caribbean

forest at Finca Silvestre. On returning to Isla Colón, students will collect

and analyze data for their individual research projects, and present their

results both in written form and orally.

Lectures:  Throughout the four weeks, but particularly in the first half of

the course, we schedule classroom lectures (usually in the afternoon and

evening) to introduce topics that will be reinforced in the field.

Additional, informal lectures will also be delivered periodically during

orientation walks, group field projects, and in discussion groups. Lecture

topics may include:

* Evolution of amphibians and reptiles

* Classification and identification of amphibians and reptiles

* Historical biogeographic relationships

* Reproductive strategies and mating systems

* Reproduction and genetics in marine turtles

* Island biogeography and color polymorphism in poison dart frogs

* Life history strategies in amphibians and reptiles

* Standard herpetological sampling techniques

* Herp-human mythology and interactions

* Conservation issues in herpetology

Reference Texts:

Vitt, Laurie J., and Janalee P. Caldwell. 2014. Herpetology: An Introductory

Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles, 4th edition. Elsevier Inc.

Köhler, Gunther. 2008. Reptiles of Central America, 2nd edition. Herpeton

Verlag Elke Köhler.

Köhler, Gunther. 2011. Amphibians of Central America, 2nd edition. Herpeton

Verlag Elke Köhler.

Savage, Jay M. 2002. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica: A

Herpetofauna Between Two Continents, Between Two Seas, 2nd

edition. University of Chicago Press.

GROUP FIELD PROJECTS:  These projects are designed by the faculty and

carried out by groups of two to six students. Their purpose is to

familiarize students with the wide array of techniques and equipment

commonly used in herpetological field studies. The exercises also

necessitate working collaboratively and communicating results, which are key

abilities in any biological profession. With help from faculty, students

will set up projects, collect and analyze data, and briefly present the

results in class and/or write a short report. Topics will depend on what is

available and logistically feasible, and may be changed based on student

interest/preference. Short half-day excursions to nearby destinations are

also scheduled. These trips will expose students to habitats and species

absent from the immediate surroundings of the field station, offering

further opportunities for experiential study. Group field projects and

excursions may include:

* Forest night hikes

* Tail flicking behavior in geckos

* Comparative study of leaf litter herpetofauna

* Nesting behavior in leatherback sea turtles

* Canopy herpetofauna using canopy access techniques

* Herpetofaunal biodiversity analysis

* Population ecology in poison dart frogs

* Isla Bastimentos and/or Isla Solarte: dart frog polymorphism

* Soropta Canal: iguanas, caiman, crocodiles

* Renacimiento Creek: aquatic anoles and glass frogs

* Mimbitimbi: cave and riverine herps

* Isla Pajaros (Bird Island)

Individual Research Projects:  With close faculty guidance, students will be

responsible for designing and completing an original herpetological research

project of their choosing. These projects will be selected and carried out

mostly during the second half of the course. Students will have about 7­10

days for data collection, depending on the project. A few days before the

course ends, students will analyze their data and write a 5­10 page

technical report. All students are also expected to orally deliver a

PowerPoint presentation of their work during a station-wide symposium on the

last day of the course.   NO PERSONAL COLLECTING OF THE HERPETOFAUNA WILL BE

ALLOWED.

BOQUETE CLOUD FOREST FIELD TRIP:  This three-day field trip takes place

midway through the course and will allow students the opportunity to

experience assemblages of amphibians and reptiles found in tropical cloud

and seasonally dry forests.  We travel in ITEC boats to the mainland and

then by private bus to the town of Boquete which lies at the base of 11,000

ft Volcan Baru.  The bus trip will take us up and over the central mountain

range and through remote Palo Seco National Park.  Several stops will be

made in route.

COURSE LENGTH: ITEC Summer field courses are about four weeks in length. The

NEH B-19 will run from June 15 through July 10, 2019.

TUITION: $2250 USD.  Tuition fee includes all lodging, meals and airport

transfers in Bocas del Toro.  The tuition also covers transportation and

lodging during the 3-day cloud forest field trip to Boquete.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2019.  The course is limited to 10 students

and applications will be evaluated as they arrive.  If you believe that your

application may arrive late, notify ITEC.

GRADING and COURSE CREDIT:  Up to 6 units of credit will be given, 3 for the

lecture portion and 3 for the field portion.  A letter grade will be

assigned based on exams, reports, proposals, attendance at lectures, as well

as by less tangibles such as personal attitude, motivation, and contribution

to the course.  Course credit must be arranged in advance through the

student’s institution.  Contact ITEC for details.

APPLICATIONS can be found at:

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A list of amphibians and reptiles found at the field station and adjacent

mainland areas can be found at

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CONTACT:  Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation, 2911 NW 40th PL,

Gainesville, FL 32605, tel: 352-367-9128, email: itec@itec-edu.org, web:

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non-profit organization founded in 1996.

Peter N. Lahanas, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Institute for Tropical Ecology

and Conservation

2911 NW 40th Place

Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 367-9128

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Phone in Panama: (507) 6853-2134

B4Warmed Overview:

Northern Minnesota is a focal point of potential climate warming impacts because it sits at the transition between boreal and temperate forest biomes.  B4WARMED (Boreal Forest Warming at an Ecotone in Danger) is a unique manipulative experiment that warms plants and soil in the field to examine tree seedling and germinant response to warming with respect to physiology, phenology, growth, and survival. For more information:https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforestecology.cfans.umn.edu%2Fresearch%2Fclimate-change&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2e8ca5aed8f4453252ed08d6a6cd863f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636879799031609792&sdata=E3qW6R%2F3Q9%2B1xy8jqL1gPfR8BkAJ6ZRyO0gV0heTE6M%3D&reserved=0

Position overview:

We seek independent and mature undergraduate or newly graduated students with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, or a related field for paid field research internships ($11/hr). Openings start in the middle/end of March and go until the end of November. Start dates for the openings are flexible and up for negotiation. On average an internship lasts about 4 months. Typical work days are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require early morning, evening, or weekend work. A valid driver’s license is required. Personal vehicles helpful but not required. Successful hires will work through variety of tasks with primary focus on tree biometric, ecophysiological and ecological measurements and data collections in the field with occasional site maintenance, laboratory work and treatment implementation. The intern will work in an individual and team setting. Consequently, a maturity to work autonomously often with long hours is required.

Responsibilities:

•    Work independently to collect biotic and abiotic data in field and laboratory settings in accordance with established protocols

•    Measure plant growth, physiology, and phenology

•    Measure soil characteristics and processes

•    Data entry using Excel and Google drive

•    Implement rainfall reduction treatment

•    Routine maintenance of field sites, field instruments, and research equipment, including a Licor 6400xt.

•    Lab work includes data entry, biomass assessments and leaf area analysis

•    Aiding principle investigators and graduate students as needed.

Desired qualifications: 1) Eagerness to work hard in an outdoor setting. 2) Capacity to collect data following established protocols. 3) Familiarity with plant and tree species of northern Minnesota. 4) Willingness to work well and play well with others and live in remote area with others and/or alone. 5) Curiosity and passion for the natural world. 6) Flexibility to adapt to a frequently changing schedule. 7) Demonstrated ability to work under changing weather conditions with large swarms of insects.

Research sites:

Field work will be split between research sites at the Cloquet Forestry Center in Cloquet, MN (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcfc.cfans.umn.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2e8ca5aed8f4453252ed08d6a6cd863f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636879799031609792&sdata=5oixJUfArpOA1SsubSdjU5FzPGcQrWtubb%2FPacTtDGo%3D&reserved=0) and the Hubachek Wilderness Research Center (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcfc.cfans.umn.edu%2Ffacilities%2Fhubachek&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7C2e8ca5aed8f4453252ed08d6a6cd863f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636879799031609792&sdata=Eqm7Yj%2BprnCLagGJh7KhCoKx2iQJlcnLkmHE5bzhtUQ%3D&reserved=0) near Ely, MN. Both research sites are in beautiful forested settings and provide access to the natural areas of northern Minnesota including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. An individual’s home base will be at either of these locations, though travel between sites will be required depending on project needs. University vehicles are used for such travel. On-site housing with furnishing and a kitchen will be available for a small fee.

Application:

Applications will be reviewed as they come and potential candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Please send cover letter (including available working dates), one-page resume, and contact information for two references electronically to:

Artur Stefanski

stefa066@umn.edu

Department of Forest Resources

University of Minnesota

St Paul, MN 55108 USA

Highest priority will be given to those who will be able to start at the end of March or beginning of April.

*National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF
REU) Position in Mammalian Behavior & Physiological Ecology*

*Overview:  *A 14-week NSF REU position is available in the lab of Ben
Dantzer at the University of Michigan (
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Student will participate in research regarding the effects of elevated
maternal glucocorticoids (colloquially referred to as “maternal stress”) on
the physiology, behavior, and life history traits of the offspring and
design and conduct their own independent research project under the general
umbrella of understanding how parents shape the development of their
offspring. The REU Student will spend 14 weeks in the Kluane region of the
Yukon, Canada as a member of the Kluane Red Squirrel Project (KRSP), which
is a 30+ year study of individually-marked North American red squirrels (
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and interact with an international team of researchers on the KRSP.

*Duties:*The REU Student will assist in trapping and handling squirrels,
conducting behavioral observations, using VHF telemetry to locate squirrels
or their nests, and assist in experimental manipulations of maternal
hormone levels. Additional duties will be contingent upon the specific
research project of the successful applicant. The successful applicant and
the PI will jointly design an independent research project.

*Eligibility:*All training will be provided and no experience is required.
Applicants should have strong enthusiasm for learning, a desire to conduct
their own independent research project, and be highly motivated. Applicants
should also have an interest in animal behavior, evolutionary biology,
ecology, and field biology. Previous experience with field research,
independent research, working with wild animals is a plus. The field camp
is remote and low tech, so successful applicants must enjoy the outdoors
and be able to remain positive and be a responsible team member under
relatively isolated and demanding conditions. The successful applicant must
be a collaborative team player as they will be working closely with other
researchers. Students should be current undergraduate students. NSF
requires that applicants be US citizens or permanent residents of the USA
or its possessions. The Dantzer Lab aims to be a welcoming, safe, and
inclusive research group and strongly encourages applications from members
of underrepresented groups.

*Travel, Stipend, & Research Expenses: *Travel to and from the field site
in the Yukon will be provided as will lodging and food during the duration
of the position. The successful applicant will also receive a stipend of
$400/week ($5600 total) and an additional $400 will be available to help
pay for some of the costs associated with the research project.

*Application Procedure: *Send a cover letter and CV (with contact info for
three references) in an email with the subject “REU Position” to Ben
Dantzer (dantzer@umich.edu) by April 5. The cover letter should describe
why you want this position, how it fits into your career goals, any record
of overcoming challenges, ideas for possible independent research projects,
and an overview of your past experiences with independent research, field
research, animal handling, and living/working in a remote area.
Applications will be considered as they are received.

*Ben Dantzer, Ph.D.*
Assistant Professor
Dept Psychology
Dept Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Email: dantzer@umich.edu
Phone: 734-615-2352
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The Young Lab at the University of California Santa Barbara seeks an experienced research technician to work with graduate and undergraduate students in a vector and pathogen ecology study in southcentral California. This research is part of an NSF-funded study to investigate the independent and interactive effects of changing wildlife communities and climates on ticks and tick-borne disease.

The successful candidate will conduct mammal, lizard, and tick population surveys and pathogen infection monitoring at Tejon Ranch in the Tehachapi Mountains, Kern Co., California. Specific tasks include small mammal (mouse, squirrel, chipmunk) live trapping and handling, tissue and blood collection, lizard noosing, tick drag sampling, and wildlife camera monitoring. Additional tasks will include data entry and analysis, as well as occasional assistance with plant surveys and maintenance of experimental infrastructure. May include laboratory work (DNA kit extractions) depending on the candidate’s experience.

Duration:

The position is short-term for 3-6 months (flexible), with fieldwork beginning April 1st, 2019 with possible extension through September 30, 2019. Applicant review begins immediately; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Salary:

Salary for one full time research assistant is $2500 a month (no benefits). This position is technically based in Santa Barbara, CA but will primarily involve field work and camping at Tejon Ranch in Kern Co., CA. Schedule will typically be Mon-Fri, but with occasional weekend work. The candidate is responsible for their own housing while not in the field, but all costs for camping will be covered.

Required Qualifications:

Prior experience conducting field research and handling and identifying vertebrates, especially small mammals, is required. Ideally, prior experience with Sherman and Tomahawk traps. Must be able to work both in a team and alone under adverse, outdoor conditions and in remote locations (i.e. dirt roads, private land, no cell service). Must be willing to camp for consecutive nights without electricity or running water. A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with completed coursework in biology (esp. ecology, entomology, mammalogy, or wildlife biology) and a strong interest in ecological research careers. Experience working both individually and as a part of a multidisciplinary team, and a demonstrated ability to problem-solve independently, are ideal. Preference given to candidates with experience driving off road in 4wd vehicles and able to do basic vehicle maintenance (i.e. change a tire). In addition, experience in molecular techniques such as DNA extraction is a plus, but not a requirement.

Physical Demands:

Field work will involve walking off designated trails to access permanent, marked plots, covering total distances of up to 10 miles per day, but more typically 2-6 miles per day. Weather conditions will vary from cold, wind and rain, to temperatures over 100F. Tasks will involve prolonged stooping, standing, kneeling, and slow walking. Only those willing to spend extended periods camping under primitive conditions should apply for the position. Incumbents must also be willing to spend days at a time working at a computer during periods of data entry and analysis. Work days will typically be 10-12 hours.

Application Instructions:

All interested, qualified persons must contact Hillary Young at hillary.young@lifesci.ucsb.edu and cc Devyn Orr at devyn@ucsb.edu with a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references; If you have questions regarding this position (esp. logistics including lodging, dates, travel reimbursement, etc), please email Devyn, or refer to the lab website for general inquiries: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flabs.eemb.ucsb.edu%2Fyoung%2Fhillary%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cb1abf55d3eed4e61fd9908d6a4798d03%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636877239346769894&sdata=d6MNBRKEVWC1Xka%2BwdNxrZD0i63%2Bp0FaSZdqSFP1T%2B0%3D&reserved=0

POSITION: VEGETATION ECOLOGY INTERN

ORGANIZATION: National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring Program

LOCATION: Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA.

POSTING DATE: March 8, 2019.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

OVERVIEW

The National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program (I&M) collects, organizes, analyzes, and synthesizes natural resource data and information in the San Francisco Bay Area Network of National Parks. This internship will support the I&M Vegetation Ecology program. For more information about the San Francisco Bay Area I&M and the natural resources it monitors, please visit: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.nps.gov%2Fim%2Fsfan&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cb1abf55d3eed4e61fd9908d6a4798d03%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636877239346769894&sdata=2qD1m47D2aGEDo5Vu5oMZQjfb7yO%2FcV%2B6Zxz6nQDTk8%3D&reserved=0.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The San Francisco Bay Area Network is seeking two interns to assist with plant community monitoring and invasive plant early detection protocols. The interns will work primarily in Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes National Seashore, but will also make visits to Pinnacles National Park, and John Muir National Historic Site. These positions will be stationed at Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA. Interns will be employed by Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, a non-profit organization, and will be hosted and managed by National Park Service staff.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Plant Community Monitoring Program: use standard monitoring techniques to read vegetation plots; identify plants; record field data; navigate using GPS; install plot markers; photography; data entry and quality-control; create plot location guides using GIS, Google Earth, and MS Word.

Invasive Plant Early Detection Program: conduct surveys for invasive plants; map plant populations and collect data using tablets and phones; data entry and quality control; create maps in GIS and Google Earth.

Herbarium Work: Collect, photograph, process, scan and/or press plant specimens for digital and physical herbarium accession.

BENEFITS

Gain experience identifying plants of the Bay Area, one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Learn vegetation sampling techniques that are industry standards in land management and research.  Become proficient in GPS and GIS technologies. Gain experience with photography, plant scanning and image management. Enjoy the scenery, wildlife, and cultural resources of spectacular National Parks while engaging park stewards. Additional professional development and training opportunities are available in other departments within the Park Service and Parks Conservancy. A payment of $30.00 per day is provided for living expenses, and dormitory housing is provided at Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interest in a career in biological science or resource management, including an interest in learning plant identification. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word and Excel.  A valid driver’s license. Experience, coursework or skill in the following areas is a plus: botany, taxonomy, ecology, restoration, geographic information systems (GIS), statistics, databases, photography.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a mixed position with field and office time each week. Must enjoy working in an office setting and outside in various weather conditions and terrains while maintaining a good attitude. Occasionally, field work can include up to 8 miles of hiking/day, most often, 1-2 miles/day. Must be able to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Field work is both on and off-trail, and frequently involves bushwhacking through dense vegetation. Interns will frequently encounter poison oak, ticks, spiders, mosquitoes, and other wildlife. We have a comprehensive safety program, and provide protective equipment. Please contact us for more information if you are concerned about the physical requirements and work environment.

TERMS

Desired Start Date:  April 8, 2019 (flexible).

Term: April – September, 2019.

Full-time: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Location: Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito, CA.

To Apply: Email your resume, a cover letter, and three references to Eric Wrubel at eric_wrubel@nps.gov

The Parks Conservancy and National Park Service seek to increase diversity in the workplace and reflect the changing demographics of our Bay Area community. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Kari Veblen’s rangeland ecology lab at Utah State University has a lot of projects going on this summer and we’re looking for 2 hard-working, rad techs who can help us out! We’re doing plant, soil, and biological soil crust monitoring, as well as assessing planting survival and using instrumentation for plant physiology work across the Intermountain West. Positions run from early May to July 2019, with possibility of an April start date and extension through September.

Technicians will be expected to do a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: identify grasses, forbs, and shrubs to species level, dig and characterize soil pits, identify basic cryptobiotic soil cyanobacteria, lichens and mosses, and follow lab protocols. Expect to deal with wide-ranging climatic conditions, intense sun, and long days in the field. Applicants must work well in a team and will be expected to live in close quarters with other researchers.

Field technicians will typically work under the supervision of researchers in the field but will be expected to be independent and reliable at collecting field data. Ideal candidates will have field experience, some plant and/or soil classification experience, a strong academic background, and will work well in groups and have enthusiasm for fieldwork. Long workdays are expected, and technicians need to be flexible with schedules.

Work is based in Logan, UT with work sites spread throughout Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. Work will primarily consist of 8 days on and 6 days off, including some 10+ hr work days, depending on work needs. Expect to camp during work at field sites. Technicians will need to provide a tent and sleeping equipment; kitchen equipment will be provided. Transportation between Logan, UT and field sites will be provided. Technicians should have a valid driver’s license and are responsible for their own housing between work periods and while conducting lab work in Logan, UT.

Interested? Send your cover letter/CV/3 references to skoutzoukis@aggiemail.usu.edu

Summer 2019 Forestry Field and Lab Assistants

*Agency*

Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin – Madison

*Location*

Upper Midwest: Lab work in Madison, WI; field work based out of Minocqua, WI

*Job Category*

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

*Website*

https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flabs.russell.wisc.edu%2Ftownsend&data=02%7C01%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cb1abf55d3eed4e61fd9908d6a4798d03%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636877239346759889&sdata=uc2lqzlMx9IRyk9CkILbxvpOiijrk%2BIWq7tIKVCkhOI%3D&reserved=0

*Salary*

$10-12/hr, DOE

*Start Date*

05/12/2019

*Last Date to Apply*

Will accept applicants until positions are filled

*Description*

FIELD AND LAB ASSISTANTS needed to collect foliar samples, measure net

primary production, process samples for analysis, and collect leaf spectral

measurements using portable spectroradiometers. All assistants will perform

lab duties throughout the summer.  During field campaigns we will pull some

assistants from the lab to do field work. However, we encourage students

who are interested in working exclusively in the lab to apply as well.

*Field work: *The field season is approximately *May 12 – September 3* in

the Northwoods near Minocqua, WI and at agricultural sites in the Central

Sands of Wisconsin in support of airborne hyperspectral measurements

collected periodically throughout the season. Lodging and travel expenses

while away from Madison, WI are provided.

*Lab **work:* Leaf sample processing occurs *year-round* in our Madison, WI

lab, and positions are filled as they become available. Sample processing

includes prepping samples for lab analysis and measuring dry leaf spectra

with a portable spectroradiometer. Lab assistants will also be expected to

do general lab tasks.

*Qualifications*

*Must be a student enrolled during Fall 2019 (at any university). Current

student hourly employees at UW-Madison are encouraged to apply.* Preferred

applicants will be capable of maintaining a strong field work ethic and

positive attitude during harsh field conditions, work well independently

and with a team, and have strong attention to detail. A US driver’s license

and clean driving record are a plus.

Specific skills of interest:

·       Tree species ID

·       Care and use of field gear: GPS, spectroradiometers, etc.

·       Data entry: Excel and Word, primarily

*TO APPLY:* Applications will be reviewed as they are received until

positions are filled. Please contact Erin Wagner (ephokanson AT wisc.edu)

if you have any questions. *Please follow the application instructions

carefully. *In the case of large applicant volume, only those applications

that follow instructions exactly will be considered.

To apply, please follow these requirements:

·       Send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for 3

references (both phone AND email are required) as a single PDF to

ephokanson AT wisc.edu. Please note whether you would like to join field

crews or whether you would like to work exclusively in the lab.

·       *Please confirm in the email that 1) you will be enrolled in Fall

2019, 2) where you will be enrolled *(Note: you do NOT need to be enrolled

at UW-Madison to be eligible). However, please do highlight if you are a

current student and / or student hourly employee at UW-Madison.

·       Name the PDF (using your name) in this format:

*LastnameFirstname_TownsendAsst_2019.pdf*