Dr. Denis Valle, Assistant Professor in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida (UF), is seeking a MS/PhD graduate research assistant with strong interest in statistical modeling applications.

Dr. Valle is affiliated with the Tropical Conservation and Development program (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tcd.ufl.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&sdata=E3zil0ysDwfRpmvvdPMVwaWZbmdjsM5nXtTTpgGZCD8%3D&reserved=0) and the Emerging Pathogens Institute (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.epi.ufl.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&sdata=acWtfr7pRt4Ol3MHbew4kPt7Ip%2BGBaIcIBCDobCUxsc%3D&reserved=0) at UF. Research in Dr. Valle’s group focuses on tackling important applied problems in environmental sciences and malaria epidemiology by creating and using innovative Bayesian statistical models. Examples of ongoing research projects can be found athttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdenisvalle.weebly.com&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&sdata=326PgMfTkWAZkQDZO3ZG%2FfMxa7gE9u5B159O1PD4UdQ%3D&reserved=0. Given the wide range of problems tackled by this group, there is considerable flexibility regarding the specific scientific application. Nevertheless, this position will involve the development and application of novel Bayesian models and interactive tools to aid decision-making.

Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, independent, able to successful communicate research results (i.e., through publications), and enthusiastic about computational and Bayesian methods. Prospective students with strong experience in computer programming (e.g., R, Python, or MatLab) and with great writing skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Requirements for prospective students include:
– Competitive GPA/GRE scores (>50% percentile)
– BS or MS degree
– The candidate must meet the formal admission requirements for the University of Florida and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsfrc.ufl.edu%2Facademics%2Fhow-to-apply%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&sdata=GNeFW6LsobzCuytNmVfBGRrxuu4D7LCLMA9gunT0RwM%3D&reserved=0)

This position will be located at the UF campus in Gainesville, FL. Duties include writing and presenting result of research in scientific conferences, searching and applying for additional sources of funding, and assisting other students within the team on statistical analyses. If interested, please email the items listed below to drvalle@ufl.edu:
– CV with contact information and contact information for three academic references
– GRE scores
– One page cover letter describing
a) prior research experience (if any),
b) career goals and interests and how they align with those from the Valle lab, and
c) prior experience with statistical modelling and computer programming.

Cover letters that explicitly provide examples of high motivation and reliability are strongly preferred.

Start Date: August (2019)
***The application deadline is Jan. 30th, 2019***

Information about the University of Florida: The University of Florida (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ufl.edu&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&sdata=k4uSOfBaqBCOsU4c%2FaKiKCMzpNF%2BDCmVA5rk%2BZCrZ1g%3D&reserved=0) is among the top 10 U.S. public universities, according to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings. UF is a Land-Grant, Sea- Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 50,000 students.

The University of Florida is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Information about the City of Gainesville: Situated in the rolling countryside of north central Florida, Gainesville is much more than a stereotypical college town. Home of the University of Florida, seat of Alachua County’s government and the region’s commercial hub, it is progressive, environmentally conscious and culturally diverse. The presence of many students and faculty from abroad among its 99,000-plus population adds a strong cross-cultural flavor to its historic small-town Southern roots. Its natural environment, temperate climate and civic amenities make Gainesville a beautiful, pleasant and interesting place in which to learn and to live. Gainesville has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in the United States.

Florida boasts a diversity of fauna and flora common to both southern temperate and subtropical climates and is replete with springs, rivers, backwater streams, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove fringes, cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks, sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, and rangeland. Nested between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida has more than 2,000 kilometers of coastal beaches and estuaries. Special features include the Florida Keys, which constitute an archipelago of picturesque subtropical islands, and the unique Everglades, or “river of grass,” which sprawls across the vast southern peninsula.

The Prager Lab (Department of Plant Sciences) at the University of Saskatchewan has funding for a graduate student (Msc or PhD) to work on topics at the intersection pollination biology and vector biology. The specific project is flexible with several possible research avenues and study systems. Students may start in May, or September assuming acceptance.

Details on the Prager lab can be found https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.pragerlab.ca&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8049d981f49b4a2b2b6308d65af0bd4d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387345480120&sdata=WxqpegE0KY5PNlTOdAS8vAL2uLOt8M2okfCbSB2S6YU%3D&reserved=0 Details on the Department of Plant Sciences can be found at:https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagbio.usask.ca%2Fdepartments%2Fplant-sciences.php&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8049d981f49b4a2b2b6308d65af0bd4d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387345480120&sdata=GiUfINQvVs9qqVZeFmln59jzYpEUm0KG1Sv9a%2F%2BHiZk%3D&reserved=0

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. Saskatoon is a city of 260,000 people with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The university has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to a student population of about 21,000. The university is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities.

Interested candidates should email Dr. Sean Prager (sean.prager@usask.ca) and include a CV and explanation of experience and interests.

I am seeking a PhD or MS student interested in studying how coral reef fisheries respond to reef restoration, and what this means for local food security. The research site is located in Indonesia on a small island community in the Spermonde archipelago. One goal of the research will be to work with local collaborators to monitor the fishers and their catch in response to the coral restoration activities and associated fisheries management actions. Another will be to track the flow of fish from point of capture to consumption. Examples of tangible research outputs from the work may include: a length-based assessment of a subset of target fish species caught by fishers; a characterization of the nutritional benefits derived from the fish being caught and consumed.

For more details about the position, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fahumphrieslab.com%2Fopportunities%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cfdead218e48f4a2a220108d65af0b3fa%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387202279014&sdata=s%2Bw%2Bm7DtW9o7ECTudkGjuGvh8oMXanDOg6pPzBqUyRM%3D&reserved=0. For questions, please contact Austin Humphries at humphries@uri.edu. The deadline for applications is December 29, 2018.

Seasonal, full-time position. Applications accepted starting December 2018.

13 weeks beginning early June  through early September, 2019
35 hours per week, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (one-hour unpaid lunch break), Tuesday – Sunday, with flex day off. Must work weekends,  July 4, and Labor Day Monday.  There may be times, especially at the beginning and end of term, that fall outside the Tues. – Sun. schedule.

Position and Responsibilities:

The Naturalists for the Bruce Museum Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park are responsible for the operation and care of the building and marine touch tanks, under the supervision of Museum staff and in cooperation with the Town of Greenwich.  The Naturalists are responsible for the development, implementation, staffing and evaluation of educational programs at the Seaside Center as well as the supervision of interns, volunteers and the general public.

The position requires a high degree of independence, managing the public and groups of all ages, working in a marine environment, being able to operate a vehicle, and dealing with facilities that are unequipped to accommodate the physically challenged.

The position reports to  Seaside Center Manager Kate Dzikiewicz, (and other museum staff as appropriate, e.g. manager of School/ Community Partnerships, Volunteer Program Manager, Exhibitions Design, Curator of Science, Finance or Facilities Maintenance). Comp/flex-time, as approved by supervisor.

Illustrative Examples of Work:

Oversees the operation of the Seaside Center as part of a two-person team.
Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of interns and volunteers in cooperation with Volunteer Manager.
Monitors budgets under supervision of Museum staff.
Keeps accurate records on Seaside Center attendance and volunteer hours.
Files weekly reports as well as a season-end report to the Seaside Center Manager with attendance figures, volunteer hours, daily activities, building maintenance, etc.
Coordinates activities and building maintenance with the appropriate Town of Greenwich officials through appropriate Museum staff, including beach access for interns, volunteers and special groups.
Schedules and organizes groups in coordination with the Bruce Museum Seaside Center Manager.
Develops and executes education programs for general visitors, group visits, and special public programs (i.e. nature walks, seining activities, workshops, crafts, etc.).
Trains, schedules and evaluates interns and volunteers.
Maintains saltwater aquaria and responsible for the care and feeding of marine life.
Maintains daily cleanliness of Seaside Center facility.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Traits:

Demonstrated management skills.
Teaching experience.
Knowledge of marine life and environmental science and ability to handle natural history collection objects in accordance with general museum practices.
Knowledge of informal and museum/naturalist education methods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literate.
Familiarity with general office procedures.
Current driver’s license.
US citizens only, local resident, a plus.
Recommended Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in science, education, museum studies or related field.
Ability to work with children and adults of all ages.
Knowledge of marine and terrestrial ecosystems

Compensation: $ 12 – 14/hour, dependent on experience.
Send resume and cover letter to: Seaside Center Manager Kate Dzikiewicz, KDzikiewicz@brucemuseum.org

Field Coordinator – Vegetation and Invertebrate Sampling

We are recruiting for a dedicated individual to assist with an ongoing research project focused on measuring and mapping invertebrate availability as a food source for birds in Golden Valley and Musselshell Counties, MT. The selected applicant will be responsible for coordination and conduct of fieldwork, supervision of up to 3 other field technicians, and ensuring quality handling and reporting of GPS surveys, vegetation sampling and insect collections. The coordinator will synthesize data in progress reports and contribute to the preparation of a final progress report for State of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The Field Coordinator may interact with private landowners or other agency professionals during the regular course of field work and must be comfortable with this.

Job Length: Full-time seasonal support is available for up to two field seasons (4/1/2019 – 7/26/2019, 4/6/2020 – 7/24/2020). Two months/ year of flexible time for data synthesis and report preparation with space provided on campus at University of Montana.

Compensation: $16 – $20 per hour. Lodging, transportation and per diem provided during the field effort.

Required Qualifications
•       Bachelor’s degree in entomology, ecology or a related natural resources field
•       Excellent organizational and communication skills
•       Attention to detail and ability to follow a detailed protocol
•       Ability to carry up to 50 lbs across uneven ground
•       Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
•       Professionalism, flexibility, and a positive attitude
•       Current first aid / CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications
•       Previous field research experience, preferably in rangeland ecosystems and on private lands
•       Previous supervisory experience
•       Prior experience identifying rangeland vegetation and insect species
•       Prior experience with field techniques, including GPS operations, transect sampling and vegetation cover estimation, and invertebrate
surveys
•       Experience interacting with private landowners and agency professionals

The successful applicant must be able to work in remote locations and able to live in a communal, rustic setting.  If you do not have current First Aid/CPR certification, you must become certified before arriving to begin work. The work schedule is subject to the weather, which may cause unpredictable days off—applicants must be willing to work when needed and take days off when the opportunity arises.  Applicants must enjoy working and living in a remote rural area with a diverse group of people including private landowners and livestock producers.  Provided lodging will include up to 7 other people working on other field projects.  Conditions include extreme temperatures, rain, snow, “gumbo” roads, wind, rattlesnakes, and abundant prickly pear.  The rewards include the endless vistas of central Montana, abundant recreation opportunities within a short (1-2 hour) drive, calf branding and roadside chats with ranchers, phenomenal wildlife viewing, and field research experience. A strong work ethic, good physical condition, and sense of humor are a must.  The position will require hiking up to several miles each day through sagebrush, over uneven terrain, and in very hot temperatures to reach some sampling sites; and driving a few hours each day in trucks over low maintenance roads.

To apply, please send a current resume, 1-page cover letter, and names and contact information for 3 references to Jessica Mitchell (Jessica.mitchell@mso.umt.edu) with the subject line “Field Coordinator – Invertebrate Surveys”.  Review of applications will begin February 26th, and continue until a suitable applicant is found.

I am writing to announce that applications for the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (conservationscholars.ucsc.edu) at the University of California Santa Cruz are now available, and to ask for your help reaching prospective Scholars.  Each March we select 20 early-undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate in a two-year conservation mentorship program centered on the summers between academic years.  Our goal is to serve students from groups traditionally underrepresented in conservation, across disciplines, who can contribute to diversifying, redefining, and strengthening efforts to protect land, wildlife and water.  We focus our efforts on serving college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors with two years of college left at a stage when we can support their undergraduate careers and their choices as they graduate.  Students who attend or are transferring to any four-year institution in the US, its territories and Native nations are eligible.

 

During the first year Scholars participate in an eight-week, intensive summer course integrating conservation design, leadership and research experiences while traveling with a close group of peers and mentors.  During the second summer, Scholars pursue eight-week research and practice internships with nationally recognized conservation organizations and agencies.  A professional development retreat after the second summer brings together the Scholar cohort and prepares them to apply for jobs and graduate school. Throughout the two years and beyond, we work with home mentors at each Scholar’s campus to provide ongoing support. Our Scholars receive a $4,000 stipend each summer and become part of the national Doris Duke Conservation Scholars network for life.

I hope you will share our program information with faculty, eligible students, and others in your professional and community networks. Applications for the 2019 class of Scholars are available on the website and due February 8, 2019.

Please incorporate the attached flyer into talks and presentations, or print and distribute it.  For more information, visit conservationscholars.ucsc.edu or email the Program Director, Dr. Justin Cummings, jacummin@ucsc.edu.

The Mammoth Site is again offering summer internships for 2019. Details are:

Mammoth Site Internships, Summer 2019

The Mammoth Site is a sinkhole of late Pleistocene fauna. Over 10,000 vertebrate and invertebrate fossils have been uncovered at The Mammoth Site from its initial field season in 1974 to present. These bones belong mostly to Columbian mammoths; more than 2,000 specimens are preserved in-situ.  At least 29 other vertebrate species are found at the site, and specimens of 53 invertebrate and botanical species, help explain a long ago ecosystem.

Internship Positions
Two types of seasonal internships starting in May and ending in August. Positions are:
* Up to 40 hours per week for 10-16 weeks (variable schedule; will include weekends).
* Compensation: $9.00/hour with onsite housing*.
*Housing: Housing is provided to interns as part of compensation on Mammoth Site property. Housing is residential housing near The Mammoth Site, within the town limits of Hot Springs, SD. Laundry facilities are available on site.

Responsibilities

Education Internships
Six available positions; may include:
* Public Interpretation of Science
* Educational Programs
* Guest Services and Memberships
* Exhibits Work
* Other duties as assigned

Conservation Internships
Four available positions, may include:
* Fossil preparation, stabilization
* Research assistance
* Fossil recovery and documentation
* Field work education
* Other duties as assigned

Deadline: February 28, 2019

Preferred Qualifications

Education Internships
o Advanced experience (>1 year) with public speaking and/or docent work.
o Customer Service (>1 year)
o Experience in education program delivery and development.

Conservation Internships
o One year or more of vertebrate or invertebrate preparation, and/or museum curatorial experience in vertebrate paleontology.
o A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and/or ArcGIS software.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
Undergraduate (or higher) in the following or related majors: primary, secondary, and/or science education; tourism and/or hospitality.

Conservation
Undergraduate (or higher) in the following or related majors:
anthropology/archaeology, biology, geology, or museum studies.
*

* Availability to start work on or prior to May 13, 2019 and continue through August 16, 2019.
* Basic experience (~3 months) public speaking, teaching, and/or work with children.
* Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* You must be able to lift 25-35 lbs. This is paramount to your work here at The Mammoth Site; the primary educational responsibility of a Mammoth Site intern is leading Junior & Advanced Paleontologist classes.
These classes involve repetitive lifting of buckets full of sediment.

International Students – You must be at least in your second year at a US academic institution, have US citizenship, or previously established work visa to be considered.

Application: Visit The Mammoth Site website
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmammothsite.com%2Fvolunteeremployment-opportunities%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cpaul.lewis%40uconn.edu%7C75e3955ce9164a932a5508d6563b5628%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636791210180450533&sdata=kaZi451j1njRCn3H2iBmdHfhwJTn4bCDV3sw9j2nRk8%3D&reserved=0) for your application and contact Dr. Sharon Holte:

Dr. Sharon Holte
Email: sharonh@mammothsite.org
Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota, Inc.
P.O. Box 692; 1800 Highway 18 Bypass
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747

You will receive a Mammoth Site application and two academic reference forms; you must submit these materials with a current CV, unofficial university transcript and cover letter by February 28, 2019.

Subject: PhD position in Arid-land Riparian Ecology (starts Spring/Summer 2019)

The Stella Lab at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF, Syracuse) seeks a well-qualified PhD student to join a project investigating drought and its impact on riparian vegetation in the Southwestern USA (Arizona and California). The multi-university project team will develop a range of water stress indicators using field-based studies, remote sensing and modeling to assess forest health at multiple scales. Funded by the US Department of Defense’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), the project focuses on the sustainability and management of riparian ecosystems in drought-prone landscapes. Research methods will include field sampling to inventory riparian forest structure and health, collecting and analyzing tree rings for growth trends and annual water use efficiency using carbon isotopes, and assessing critical thresholds for riparian forest decline.

We welcome applications from motivated, curious students with ecological research experience. Ideal candidates will have a MS in ecology, environmental science, or a related field; a strong quantitative background; the ability to work in remote field settings; and interest in riparian forest ecology and tree ecophysiology in dryland regions. Applicants with strong statistical, GIS and writing skills are desired. The position starts in late Spring or Summer 2019, is funded for a minimum of three years, and provides a competitive stipend, tuition and benefits.

Applications should include a brief statement of interest and experience, CV, transcripts, GRE scores, English proficiency scores (if applicable), and a research writing sample, if available. Send email inquiries to John Stella, SUNY-ESF; stella@esf.edu

Other project collaborators: Michael Singer (UCSB and Cardiff Univ.), Kelly Caylor (UCSB), Dar Roberts, (UCSB).
For more information: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.esf.edu%2Ffnrm%2Fstella%2Fdefault.htm&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cc8ec1cde5e4849d4c5e008d659f78a1a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636795317040190200&sdata=xJ7d5Zv8aWdtsPyASotqfBrA5ylzgKsJQRMRl29gGXw%3D&reserved=0

Subject: Fwd: M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy position at Northern Arizona University to study: “Understanding the socioecological effects of non-agricultural tree planting by landowners in rural Costa Rica”