Big Sky Watershed Corps-AmeriCorps Member

 

The Big Sky Watershed Corps has a professional job placement rate of 96%

• Within 6 months of successfully completing a term of service
• And a 91% professional job placement rate within 2 months of successfully completing a term of service

 

Primary duties of the Big Sky Watershed Corps Member (CM) include working with the Host Site staff to complete tasks related to project design and implementation, community outreach and education, volunteer generation and management and reporting functions.  The CM works under the direct supervision of the Host Site Supervisor and the Big Sky Watershed Corps Program Staff to ensure successful completion of program objectives.  The CM is an AmeriCorps Member and is entitled to the benefit package offered to all AmeriCorps Members

 

BSWC members develop projects to protect local water resources and improve landscapes, such as watershed inventories, stream and riparian restoration, re-vegetation projects, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, abandoned mine reclamation, habitat and wildlife enhancement, irrigation improvements and much more. BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and education. They engage with local communities through lessons in schools, community field days, workshops, and trainings. They develop curriculum, focus on issues with local solutions, implement outreach initiatives, and organize public meetings and events for community stakeholders. BSWC members consistently engage volunteers for training and events that relate to watershed health and protection. Members also develop a skilled and influential recurring volunteer-base to support local efforts.

 

Term of Service: 1/7/19-11/15/19

 

Living Stipend: $597 biweekly

 

Education Award: $5,920 upon successful completion of the program

 

Required Qualifications:

• College degree (B.A./B.S.), preferably in watershed, agriculture, environment, communication or education related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, ability to pass a motor vehicle records check, US Citizenship or ability to work in the US.

 

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Previous watershed/agricultural-related experience, fieldwork, data collection & analysis or plan development.
• Previous teaching or volunteer management experience.
•         Proven ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Host Site staff to develop and implement watershed-related field projects.
• Assist Host Site staff in the completion of watershed-related plans.
• Recruit and manage volunteers on field and service projects; ensure participant safety on all projects.
• Develop materials (brochures, posters, PowerPoint presentations) to use in community presentations.
• Conduct community outreach to educate community stakeholders about watershed-related issues.
• Work with schools and/or youth groups to develop field projects or educational presentations.
• Maintain accurate personnel, safety and project records.
• Complete and submit required program reports in a timely manner.
• Help complete and submit relevant grants.
• Help develop and write watershed-related plans, proposals and reports.

 

 

The Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) is an AmeriCorps program created through collaboration between the Montana Conservation Corps, the Montana Watershed Coordination Council and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Montana.  The BSWC utilizes community based initiatives to protect, preserve and restore local watersheds throughout Montana.

 

Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.  We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals and are an equal opportunity employer

 

 

APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 9TH

 

Apply here:  http://mtcorps.org/join/big-sky-watershed-corps-conservation-internships/big-sky-watershed-corps/

Subject: PhD position: Insect Agroecology (U of Wyoming)

The Insect Agroecology Lab (supervised by Dr. Randa Jabbour) at the University of Wyoming seeks a PhD student to conduct research on tritrophic interations focused on alfalfa weevil-parasitoid interactions in alfalfa cropping systems. As a PhD student here, you will examine the role of physical disturbances on alfalfa weevil-parasitoid interactions, and your research will take place on both production farms and at our university research farm and greenhouse. You will work alongside a multi-state team of entomologists, agronomists, and ag economists to better understand non-chemical approaches to pest management, improving the sustainability of Western United States croplands. You will have the opportunity, depending on your interests, to train and gain expertise in teaching, outreach and science communication, and be introduced to a diversity of career paths. In addition to the department’s PhD degree in Plant Sciences, you can also consider pursuing your degree in the University of Wyoming’s interdisciplinary PhD program in Ecology (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uwyo.edu%2Fpie%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cda1d186f0a16442156a508d613f4eea9%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636718340030010282&sdata=0XY4%2F0t8X4cKUijm4hCa3C3NrH4YK%2FUZiBqhpBK3Wx0%3D&reserved=0). This position is funded through the US Department of Agriculture, and has up to 3 years of funding available. You will be strongly encouraged to apply for additional competitive funds while here to further your support.

Preferred qualifications are a MS in entomology, ecology, agronomy, biology, or a related field, experience collaborating with a team and working independently, demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, and a valid driver’s license, given necessary and considerable research travel throughout the state. Competitive applicants will have research experience focused on insect ecology or integrated pest management and experience publishing scientific research. Applicants with a BS and highly relevant work experience will also be considered. Women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please contact Dr. Randa Jabbour (rjabbour@uwyo.edu) with questions and interest. Prospective students should initially send their CV and a short letter (describing interest & past research experience) to Dr. Randa Jabbour (rjabbour@uwyo.edu). Preferred start date for this position is January or May 2019.

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the Rocky Mountains. Located on a high plain between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountain ranges, Laramie has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and near year-round activities including skiing, hiking, camping, bicycling, fishing and climbing. Laramie also features various art, music, and cultural offerings. Laramie is 1-3 hours away from Colorado’s major cities and university communities along the Front Range.

Education Associate

The Clifton Institute seeks an Education Associate to provide environmental education programs to children and adults, to communicate with the public about our education programs, and to assist with our ecological restoration and research programs.

The Clifton Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located two miles north of Warrenton, in the northern Piedmont of Virginia. Our 900-acre field station, which includes forests, grasslands, shrub fields, and wetlands, is permanently protected under a conservation easement. Our education programs include field trips for local school groups, summer day camps, and monthly natural history programs for children, as well as regular workshops for adults that cover topics like dragonfly biology, breeding bird songs, and nature photography. Please visit www.cliftoninstitute.org/events to learn about our past and upcoming events. The Clifton Institute is a small but dynamic organization and the successful applicant will play an important role in the growth of the organization.

Duties for this position include:

· Contributing to our curriculum of half-day programs to be provided to groups visiting from local schools and other organizations. These programs focus on ecology, natural history, and conservation biology, but draw on topics in geology, hydrology, math, history, and English.

· Providing half-day programs to groups visiting from local schools and other organizations. This includes coordinating with teachers to arrange the date and time of the visit and to decide what program from our curriculum they would like to do.

· Teaching children natural history, ecology, and conservation biology during our monthly YHikes! (Youth Hikes) Saturday morning program.

· Managing two weeks of day camp where we explore natural history with children ages 8-13. This includes planning activities and hiring camp counselors.

· Assisting our team in providing workshops for adults on natural history, taxonomy, and nature appreciation. This includes communicating with event leaders and participants and keeping the website calendar up-to-date.

· Supervising high school and college interns and volunteers.

· Collaborating with other staff to manage our citizen science projects, including the Christmas Bird Count, North American Butterfly Association count, and Deer Management Assistance Program.

· Assisting with fundraising, including the preparation of grant applications, event planning, and meeting with donors.

· Assisting in the preparation of communications materials such as our quarterly print newsletter, bimonthly email updates, and annual reports.

· Managing our social media pages, including designing engaging Facebook posts.

· The successful candidate will have the opportunity to plan and implement projects in the areas of environmental education, ecological restoration, and biological research that interest you.

· Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

· A personal passion for natural history, conservation, and education.

· A working knowledge of the natural history of forests and grasslands of eastern North America.

· Substantial teaching experience and / or other relevant experience working with children.

· A Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, education, or related field. A graduate degree in environmental sciences or education a plus.

· Excellent writing skills essential.

· Ecological research or grassland restoration experience a plus.

· Social media skills required.

· Digital design skills a plus.

· Must be willing to work periodically on Saturdays. Our program team often works Tuesday through Saturday.

· Must be authorized to work in the US and able to work at our office in Warrenton, VA.

Salary and Benefits

· Salary will be commensurate with experience. Salary will be in the range of $30,000-$34,000 per year.

· Full time employees receive 15 paid days off during their first year of employment. In addition, we observe ten public holidays.

· The employee will enjoy a flexible work schedule.

· We have competitive health, dental, and retirement benefits as well as life insurance.

· In addition, employees of the Clifton Institute spend a significant amount of time outside on our beautiful 900-acre property.

How to Apply:
Please send applications to bharris@cliftoninstitute.org. Please include a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in working at the Clifton Institute.Please also provide the names and email addresses of at least three references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

In the administration of its employment policies and practices, The Clifton Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, matriculation, political affiliation or genetic information.

PhD bumble bee host-microbe evolutionary ecology

The Sadd lab in the School of Biological Sciences at Illinois State University is seeking an
exceptional and motivated graduate student (PhD preferred, but MS applications considered)
to study evolutionary and ecological interactions between bumble bees and their beneficial gut
microbes. Successful candidates will develop research projects that complement the aims of a
NIH funded project buidling on ongoing studies investigating bee-microbe interactions, how
host immunity influences these, and fitness relevant outcomes including pathogen infection.
The lab integrates laboratory experiments and field collections with whole-organism,
immunological, microbiological, and functional genomic approaches. More information on the
Sadd Infectious Disease Ecology lab can be found here:
https://faculty.sharepoint.illinoisstate.edu/bmsadd

Competitive applicants will have prior research experience, quantitative skills, the ability to
work independently and as part of a team, and strong oral and written communication abilities.
Applicants with previous experience with the evolutionary ecology of host-microbe
interactions, statistics and data visualization (e.g. R, Python), and analysis of RNAseq or
metagenomic datasets will be preferred.

The position will be funded through a combination of research assistantships on Sadd lab grants
and teaching assistantships provided through the graduate program of the School of Biological
Sciences at Illinois State University. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for
their own fellowships, with the NSF pre-doctoral fellowship (www.nsfgrfp.org) being one of the
most appropriate.

A start date of January 2019 is preferred, although candidates for Fall 2019 may be considered.
For initial unofficial consideration, please email pdfs of i) a cover letter stating your research
interest and qualifications, including GRE scores, and ii) your CV including names and contact
details of two references to Dr. Ben Sadd (bmsadd@ilstu.edu) by September 16th. This will
allow time to discuss your research interests and fit with the group before the target date of
October 1st for applications to be in to the University. Please see
https://biology.illinoisstate.edu/graduate/ and tabs therein for general information on our
graduate program in the School of Biological Sciences. Information about the requirements for
official applications to the graduate program can be found here:
https://biology.illinoisstate.edu/graduate/graduatePrograms/applicationProcedure/
Please contact me with any enquires for additional information.

Dr Ben Sadd
Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease Ecology
School of Biological Sciences
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-4120

The Van Cleve Research Group (http://secure-web.cisco.com/1g2dXqGY54T0dYUVICtHbaiJop1ksuBRH5clPDRniLAwo1lETLBFDvEbpxpdQ7kCmgW8xZasQQ0Qx1V6sovI8cTq9NwkHaB3iCmAQP_jVvCuUyjVKbAkIlT-qWHJz0pK9YpyC9wlkCkjsGT9nxA2QXknSzjuvsKGf6lvwP0eyi16P1B-3A9UHRyyI9p0qyB-G6oHjPlKQWiKj_aDqi2876yClSCAr23_BtDA3JuETay-YNaMDDvM7tNcV3Qc-Zm0I4w9QkrPGXFAc2BzwESH3NqPoCXRkIovQLXbegTuiQo4X-vrxX9FeoEWK-6xioqFyne_O9rCioHjesjDyvTZJs_HryX_4giGQtqF5_mHQ21PDHDvjPZAIRmdrG80qAARZolDdgDWnrBzfnkRlW_Pta9RauY9EUMoKj9t1qaQz4X8wDDhDojQlSq5gnoujLmRkud8IeNjkxXeFGxDCu48FMQ/http%3A%2F%2Fvancleve.theoretical.bio) in
the Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky is currently
recruiting Ph.D. students to join the lab in Fall 2019. The lab in
generally interested in quantitative and mathematical approaches to
evolutionary biology and ecology. Past and current research areas
include social evolution and other topics in evolutionary ecology,
the evolution of phenotypic plasticity and bet-hedging, and epigenetic
processes including genomic imprinting (see here for publications:
http://secure-web.cisco.com/1mcKYufyv3Xwq3-X10sbEYdrEVlWtla7PLQJv_Qj_wuuoDvoWdpyYOvL3cN8ri2NPEy9oTQkVTF65KNzQqAQKa_azKlIEzKO5W_Eo2XF0xsAv9KLqC27Sa5h3LFW64RgWJQ1ognsv8zBPIQ39yPcAbxfagEB2nH5q-VXSIfUAuvgXZclh-W4vNPFjhukoJyYXNk73Kj656_RTcx0aI87THbAjGEdgLvDpiiy7unGlOquoBob_ihLd7F2C1ugC8N7b0wzv9nsxku_aX_Rca8-3AoDMUvSkTWcXkMmLurN7oEau1y042QAKIyxfOda1N7v80DIayF4NCcozur8cOeBxbumGMA-yV87GH2vwVRovY2nGo68r02RRlW2GMcD_bxwOYdum2eb09G6sJTZkJDVAhSIin6_Is_7O5l-fPa51zetVOyzhTjUrmV9QwmmHaFIyOJl3D8E_g61zpELn8QI_CA/http%3A%2F%2Fvancleve.theoretical.bio%2Fpublications).

Additionally, the lab aims to be broadly interdisciplinary across complex
biological systems from the molecular to metapopulation scales and welcomes
applicants interested in quantitative approaches and with diverse
backgrounds including (but not limited to) mathematics, physics, computer
science, and economics.

The exact research project topics for potential students are flexible,
though interested individuals should contact Jeremy Van Cleve (
jvancleve@uky.edu) with a CV and short statement of interests before
applying.

Applicants should apply to the Department of Biology Graduate program (
http://bio.as.uky.edu/grad-program), and admission guidelines can be found
at: http://bio.as.uky.edu/admissions-0. *Stipend, tuition, and medical
insurance, are covered as part of a teaching assistantship* and research
assistantships and fellowships are competitively available.

Questions about the Biology Graduate program can be sent to Van Cleve (<
jvancleve@uky.edu>) or the Director of Graduate studies, David F. Westneat
(<biodfw@uky.edu>).

Please note that applications should be received by ***January 1st 2019***
for full consideration.

 

PhD Student in Freshwater Fish Ecology and Conservation

The Alofs Lab of Applied Aquatic Ecology at the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan is recruiting an exceptional PhD student with the motivation to improve our understanding of the effects of environmental change on freshwater fishes and how to manage and conserve aquatic ecosystems. We use a variety of approaches including analyzing monitoring data across regional scales, sampling along disturbance gradients, collecting trait data from natural history collections, and testing mechanisms in field and lab experiments. More details on the lab
here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fumich.edu%2Falofs&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Caafbaed1640a40cbe21b08d6124d499c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636716520496300874&amp;sdata=wJaLlGoGTaiY6LfiLw7VcLWKxJ8PaNyOEsy1VAcg%2BNA%3D&amp;reserved=0

This is a five year fully funded doctoral program in Resource Ecology Management to start in Fall 2019. Funding includes stipend, tuition/mandatory fees waiver, and benefits), plus benefits. More details about the program and current students can be found here:
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fseas.umich.edu%2Facademics%2Fphd&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Caafbaed1640a40cbe21b08d6124d499c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636716520496300874&amp;sdata=ZZDt0RUUy3rOOzEbKqu%2BUEHxf7uPHqPIp5dOKYhvBSk%3D&amp;reserved=0

Qualifications:
Students should have a strong interest and background in ecology, evolution, conservation, limnology, fisheries, natural resource management, science communication and/or statistics and modelling.
Students who have completed an MSc and/or have authored a research publication are especially encouraged.  A Bachelor’s degree is required.

About SEAS, the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor:
The School for Environment and Sustainability is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy and engaging managers and stakeholders. SEAS and U-M have a number of properties that are great places to do field research.
These include: University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) and E.S.
George Reserve. We have numerous local opportunities for collaboration and engagement through the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
(CIGLR) and the Institute for Fisheries Research (IFR) and with colleagues at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) and USGS Great Lakes Science Center. We also utilize the extensive freshwater fish collections at the U-M Museum of Zoology. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.

How to Apply:
Applications are welcome and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. Details of applications to U-M SEAS graduate program can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fseas.umich.edu%2Fadmissions%2Fapply&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Caafbaed1640a40cbe21b08d6124d499c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636716520496300874&amp;sdata=2DRFyW5kWKnzYTVBgD4Byp3Y2YYzuznou5jCkWqVPwU%3D&amp;reserved=0.
The final deadline for PhD applications is December 14, 2018. Students must be accepted into the graduate program to join the lab.
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in the Alofs Lab, before submitting the above online application, please send a cover letter (including background and specific research interests), CV, unofficial transcripts to kmalofs@umich.edu. Please include “PhD Position” in the subject line of your email. Review of this material will be ongoing.

The Walsh lab at the University of Texas at Arlington is recruiting PhD students for the Fall of 2019.  Research in the Walsh addresses questions at the interface of ecology and evolution in aquatic environments.  This position will have the opportunity to contribute to a NSF CAREER grant that is testing the role of phenotypic plasticity in adaptation. This project is resurrecting populations of waterfleas
(Daphnia) from lakes in Wisconsin that have recently adapted to a novel invasive predator. Activities associated with this position include field and laboratory experiments using aquatic organisms. Students with interests in the evolutionary ecology are encouraged to apply.

If interested, please send a brief statement of interests, CV, and GRE scores to Matt Walsh (matthew.walsh@uta.edu). Review of applicants will begin immediately. For more information about the lab, seehttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwalshlab.weebly.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1aa5099b4b1645d4002e08d61192fcc5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636715720350336137&amp;sdata=Edxgs84i9wGs68%2FxpjVKSwfIS4mncYzQvFzd6tqSv5s%3D&amp;reserved=0. For information regarding the graduate program at UTA, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Fbiology&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1aa5099b4b1645d4002e08d61192fcc5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636715720350336137&amp;sdata=mMhzXpY0PGcNDQBsCqvIS9qQNM8N2VeEkSZSHahAX2E%3D&amp;reserved=0.  UTA offers very competitive stipends that include a tuition waiver and health insurance coverage.

The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Genomics Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, and the newly established Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies – a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments that offers extensive resources for imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S.

Arlington is a city of approximately 365,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington.
Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. Cost of living is relatively low for a major metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the US. More information on the city of Arlington can be found athttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.experiencearlington.org&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1aa5099b4b1645d4002e08d61192fcc5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636715720350336137&amp;sdata=wzYZkDzYq2PwyyPLvbJ0zY%2BMGRc%2FNSHHYmzXWcLA5ng%3D&amp;reserved=0.