The Marine Mammal Center is hiring for a new Youth Education Internship position. The mission of The Marine Mammal Center is to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

The School & Youth Programs team within the Education Department is looking to hire someone who is enthusiastic about engaging with marine science content for ages Pre-K to adults with a primary focus on youth ages 6-12. Interns will have opportunities to explore and support high quality youth programs in formal and informal education environments. This role focuses primarily on supporting the Seals & Slippers overnight program for organized groups of youth, such as scout groups and select offerings for families. The intern will also support on at least one weekday to observe and develop resources for school programs and to focus on additional projects to further their own professional development.

Internship Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

·        Co-lead the overnight program, Seals & Slippers, including tours, hands-on activities and guided hikes for a variety of audiences including families and scout groups.

·        Organize and assist with the set up and break down of programs and program supplies.

• Answer program participant questions and help direct them during programs.
• Interpret animal’s behaviors and animal care procedures to guests.
• Work with education staff to develop resources supporting school programs.

This position is based at the Sausalito, CA facility. Visit this link to read a full description of the position and application information.

Applications will be accepted until January 4, or until the position is filled. This position is unpaid and reports to the School & Youth Programs Coordinator.

Please contact the School & Youth Programs Coordinator at 415-289-7367 or smiths@tmmc.org if you have any questions about this opportunity.

Thank you,

Title: Stream-Riparian Food Web Ecology Technician
Type: Temporary/Seasonal Position
Organization: Idaho State University

Location: Stationed in Pocatello, ID; Fieldwork in Yellowstone National Park Field Season: Mid-late May through late August, though starting and ending dates are negotiable
Salary: Approximately $1950 per month depending on experience.

Job Description: The Stream Ecology Center at Idaho State University (led by Dr. Colden Baxter) is hiring one experienced field technician for a project investigating stream-riparian food web ecology in Yellowstone National Park.  This project is funded by the National Science Foundation and aims to contribute to the broader field of research examining how the reintroduction of gray wolves may be influencing stream and riparian ecosystems through cascading direct and indirect effects. This project is part of a collaboration with Oregon State University (Drs. Dana Warren and Bill Ripple), who will provide a student or researcher to work in conjunction with the Stream Ecology Center’s field efforts.

This position will be based out of Pocatello, ID, with all field work located in and around streams within Yellowstone National Park. Primary field duties will include:
•       Collection, identification, and measurement of aquatic macroinvertebrate larvae.
•       Collection and measurement of stream fishes using electrofishing techniques.
•       Collection of emerging aquatic insects using a variety of passive traps.
•       Quantification of riparian spiders through nighttime bank surveys.
•       Monitoring of bat foraging activity using passive recording devices.
•       Measurement of a variety of stream and riparian habitat characteristics.
•       Organization and maintenance of field equipment and samples.

*The successful candidate will also be expected to assist with the OSU researcher’s field efforts, who will be investigating a variety of stream ecosystem processes (e.g., metabolism).

In addition to field duties, the successful candidate should be prepared for long-term camping and field work in Yellowstone National Park. The successful candidate should be prepared for long days and nights exposed to extreme conditions including large daily temperature fluctuations (20 to 80 degrees F), adverse weather (rain, snow, and thunderstorms), exposure to mosquitos and biting flies, forest fires, and dangerous wildlife (bison, bears, wolves, mountain lions, and more!).

The successful candidate will be expected to provide their own camping gear and appropriate field clothing.  Cooking gear, meals, and field equipment (e.g., waders) will be provided while working in the field.  During time-off in Pocatello, the individual will be expected to find their own housing. The work schedule will include trips to Yellowstone for 4-10 days at a time with 2-3 day breaks in Pocatello.  Field work will require long, variable hours that include early mornings and late nights.

Qualifications:  Candidates should have a background in ecology, stream ecology, or a related field. Individuals need to be able to work independently, be adept at taking detailed field notes, and be available for the entire field season (mid-late May through late August, though starting and ending dates are negotiable).  Individuals from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to individuals who have:
•       Experience identifying aquatic macroinvertebrate larvae to the family level. If not, then a strong background in invertebrate identification that demonstrates the ability to learn quickly.
•       Electrofishing experience, especially in smaller (1st to 3rd order) streams.
•       Ability to hike moderate to long distances for extended periods of time.
•       Ability to work long, irregular hours (late nights/early mornings).
•       Ability to maintain a strong work ethic and positive attitude during physically demanding field work and while living in remote field settings.
•       Ability to camp for extended durations (4 to 10 days).
•       Valid driver’s license and driving record that allows for use of state vehicles.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and contact info for three references to Jeremy Brooks (broojer2@isu.edu) with the subject line “Food Web Ecology Technician Application”.

Start date: Mid-late May, 2019
Application deadline: Apply by January 21st for priority consideration.  Application will remain open until the position is filled.
Contact person: Jeremy Brooks
Application E-mail: broojer2@isu.edu

Hawks, owls, falcons, vultures! You’ve probably seen them in the wild, you may have even studied them in classes, but have you ever held one on your arm? Here’s your chance to explore a different, and often ignored, aspect of conservation biology and environmental education — Live Raptor Education! Join the Draper Natural History Museum Raptor Experience team and work one-on-one with birds of prey while engaging the public with the amazing traits that make these birds some of the best-known animals in the skies.

The Raptor Experience is one component of a robust program of research and public education developed and delivered by the widely renowned Draper Natural History Museum, one of five museums of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. Along with conducting field research on golden eagles and other raptors and wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone region, the Draper Natural History Museum provides high-quality educational experiences for the public through exhibits and programming.

If you would like to learn more about the highly rewarding world of wildlife education, if you have a strong stomach as well as a strong back, if you feel comfortable giving presentations to large groups, and you have a passion for learning and teaching, the Draper Museum Raptor Experience may be the perfect place to spend your summer.

Status:    Seasonal – up to 14 weeks between May and September

Supervisor:  Reports directly to Melissa Hill, Draper Museum Raptor Experience Program Manager

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

•       Clean bird facilities and feed birds daily
•       Assist with bird training
•       Handle birds during educational programs
•       Present public educational programs and assist with merchandise sales
•       Assist with field research depending on time availability and interest of intern

Qualifications:
•       No prior experience handling birds of prey necessary – training will      be provided
•       Must be at least 18 years of age
•       Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
•       Must be able to stand for long periods of time
•       Must have strong interest in wildlife and natural science
•       Must be willing to prepare food items (frozen rats, mice, quail, etc.) for raptors
•       Must be willing and able to learn up to 30 minutes of information and present programs to audiences of up to 200 people
•       Must have strong work ethic and be dependable

Deadline to apply is March 1, 2019. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Terry Harley at TerryH@centerofthewest.org

The Ecology Department at Montana State University is seeking a Research Associate to perform spatial analyses in support of ecological and conservation research applications within the Hansen Landscape Biodiversity Lab. This position provides technical support to the lab director in spatial analysis, statistical analysis, data management, communication and publication.

This position provides technical support to the lab director in spatial analysis, data management, communication and publication. Current studies focus on rates and drivers of climate and land use change, consequences for species, habitats, ecosystems and policy implications.

Duties and Responsibilities
Perform spatial and statistical analyses using Esri products, Google Earth Engine, R, and other software.
Contribute to the writing and preparation of scientific publications.
Manage, archive, and serve numerous large data sets.
Maintain the lab web pages.
Coordinate multidisciplinary research teams.
Prepare maps, graphics, resource briefs and other visuals for communication to diverse audiences.

Screening of applications will begin on December 23, 2018; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.  To Apply, see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.montana.edu%2Fpostings%2F14463&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C47e0178d610049d2558e08d65f65253d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636801285365030415&sdata=9E%2FNEpzedDWDzTA2WhgQ9R7prlgVhDUPHHo2b8961c4%3D&reserved=0.

USGS PATUXENT WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER (Turners Falls, MA & Laurel, MD)

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative in the northeast will be hiring 6-8 student contractor field research technicians in 2019. Technicians will be hired for both the spring & summer period (early March through July), with the possibility of extension for work during the fall field season (September through October).  Field work will be based out of separate duty stations located in Maryland and Massachusetts.  Massachusetts technicians will conduct amphibian surveys in protected areas in the Northeastern US, but primarily in MA, CT, ME, and VT.  Maryland technicians will conduct surveys primarily in MD, PA, VA, and the District of Columbia. The technicians will work as part of a team that surveys for amphibians within National Parks, Refuges, and Forests, including work in the mountains of Shenandoah National Park.  Surveys will include wetland-associated amphibians as well as stream salamander and terrestrial salamander populations. Field work involves identifying, catching, measuring, and marking amphibians, as well as collecting water quality and environmental data. The studen
ts will be required to conduct field surveys using techniques including visual encounter surveys, dip netting, stream transect searches, temporary removal sampling, and conducting a mark-recapture study using visual implant elastomer. All field work will be conducted as part of teams of 2-4 people, so a demonstrated ability and desire to work effectively with a group is imperative.

The position requires completion of academic coursework related to wildlife biology. Previous field experience with amphibians common in the Northeast US is preferred. The position requires the use of GPS units, digital cameras, and computer software for data entry and presentation (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Access). Technicians may also be asked to mark amphibians with injectable visible implant elastomer or passive integrated transponder tags and take voucher specimens related to amphibian disease studies. All work is outdoors, sometimes under harsh or hot conditions or in rain, sleet, hail and snow.

The technicians need to be in good physical condition, as the job requires long hours in the field (including some night-time surveys) and hiking with up to 45 pounds of equipment for extended periods of time on rocky, steep terrain. The technicians must be willing to go on overnight field trips to parks throughout the northeastern US, which will typically last 4-12 days at a time. Accommodations for overnight field work will be provided.

Technicians must be able to work at least 40 hours per week and have flexibility in their schedules to accommodate longer days when field conditions require. Technicians are responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the duty station.  Government vehicles will be provided for all field work initiated from the duty station. Housing costs are not included. Every attempt will be made to assist technicians in finding affordable housing in the area. Approximate wages are $15/hour; overtime pay is not provided.
Only applicants who are current or recent students (graduated within 12 months of the position’s end date) are eligible for these positions.

Principal Duty Stations:
USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
SO Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab
1 Migratory Way, Turners Falls, MA 01376

USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
12100 Beech Forest Road
Laurel, Maryland 20708-4038

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. To apply, email the following to both Jill Fleming and Charlie Shafer (jefleming@usgs.gov, cshafer@usgs.gov) by no later than January 4th, 2019:

1) Letter of intent (please specify the time period in which you will be able to commit to this position and your duty station [MA or MD] preference)
2) Resume, including previous field experience, list of relevant course-work, contact information, and two or three reference contacts
3) One piece of evidence of current or recent (within past 12 months) enrollment in degree-seeking program (e.g., unofficial transcript, enrollment verification, a current registration card).  Candidates who graduated prior to July 2018 are ineligible (*unless they have proof of acceptance into a graduate program beginning the following fall*).

Evan H. Campbell Grant, PhD
NE Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative: USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Conte Anadromous Fish Laboratory, 1 Migratory Way, Turners Falls MA 01376

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full time, temporary Seasonal Research Worker in the Aquatic Biology Lab. This is a temporary position that will be available January 14-May 10th with the possibility of renewal. The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. Job Requirements: The successful candidate will work with water quality studies of streams, lakes, and rivers. The candidate will assist with water quality collection, conducting population surveys of native mussels, fish, and exotic plants and animals as well as leaf litter breakdown. Other responsibilities will include sorting and identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates, data entry and processing water samples within an analytical laboratory. Experience in field biology/ecology required and must be able to swim and snorkel. Must have the ability to conduct moderate to strenuous physical activity in the field, under demanding field conditions (i.e. heat, high humidity, and insects) and independently follow instructions. Must be comfortable working from small research boats and canoes. Minimum qualifications: B.S. with experience in biology, ecology or related field.

Experience with MS- Windows based computers required. Must be able to swim and snorkel.

Salary: $11.00 per hour with housing $12.00 per hour without housing Limited on-site housing is available.

A letter of application, resume and references should be sent by email to: jobs@jonesctr.org Subject line: Aquatic Biology Seasonal Research. For additional information regarding this position contact Chelsea Smith by email at Chelsea.Smith@jonesctr.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action E-Verify Employer.

MS Position in Agroecology: Cover Crops in the Southwest: Obtaining Ecosystem Services While Minimizing Water Use New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Project Summary: The agroecosystem services provided by cover crops, including enhanced soil health, erosion prevention, carbon sequestration, nutrient provision and pest management, are widely recognized. Nonetheless, in arid environments the benefits received from cover crops must be balanced with their water consumption. Growers in the Southwestern USA desire the benefits of cover crops, but are concerned about the impacts of irrigation requirements on economic returns. Thus, we are conducting a study focusing on minimizing irrigation needs while still obtaining cover crop agroecosystem services. Using three cover crop species plus a three-way mixture under four irrigation regimes, we will assess impacts to a suite of characteristics including soil organic matter, aggregate stability, nutrient availability, and the rhizosphere microbiota including nematode, bacterial and fungal communities. Further, we will assess fungal disease, weed pressure and impacts to productivity and profits.

We are seeking an outstanding MS student to conduct research on the microbial component of this study: i.e., nematodes, bacteria and fungi. Research will be under the direction of Drs. Pietrasiak (Plant and Environmental Sciences, https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faces.nmsu.edu%2Facademics%2Fpes%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ce6fdcc48a56248351aa908d65f650873%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636801284868800938&sdata=BER%2Fkewpi0wpDYOU1R8PIotM4o1KOMQ4QPyZIGaNFoc%3D&reserved=0) and Lehnhoff and Sanogo (Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology & Weed Science,https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feppws.nmsu&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ce6fdcc48a56248351aa908d65f650873%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636801284868800938&sdata=W0W5BWKlIe%2F4Z5jk0fVxfJsmx%2BPOdfjEsZssdNIRffs%3D&reserved=0. edu/). The successful candidate will associate with a diverse team of faculty within the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences to gain broad experience in soil science, plant pathology, soil microbiology and weed science.

Basic qualifications: Candidates should have: a BS degree (3.2 GPA minimum) in plant ecology, weed ecology, agroecology or agronomy, soil microbiology (or a closely related field); the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally; laboratory or field research experience; and a willingness to work in inclement weather including extreme heat.

Preferred qualifications: Ideal candidates will have: strong quantitative and statistical skills; and a demonstrated ability to perform independent field research.

The position will start in late spring 2019 (start date negotiable), and interested candidates should apply no later than January 31, 2019. To apply, submit (1) a cover letter describing experience and interests, (2) CV, (3) transcripts, (4) GRE and TOEFL (if required) scores, and (5) contact information for three professional references to: lehnhoff@nmsu.edu. Salary: $22,620.

For more information, interested candidates should call Dr. Erik Lehnhoff (575.646.2328).