Position Summary: The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) positions. REU positions are available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating seniors). Successful candidates will participate in field research on either terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems in the Toolik Lake Research Natural Area on the North Slope of Alaska.

Additional Information: In addition to gaining experience by assisting on a variety of project activities, REU students typically engage in a small independent project that is linked to larger studies of lakes, streams, tundra or land-water interactions. REU participants are expected to collect and analyze data and to produce a poster describing their project near the end of the field season.
We anticipate funding for support of at least two REU positions during the 2018 field season, both in association with the Arctic LTER project (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/ARC/).
Candidates for these jobs should be available to live at Toolik Field Station for 8-10 weeks during June, July and August. In addition to a stipend, travel to Toolik Field Station is paid for by grant funds as well as the cost of room and board at the station.

Basic Qualifications: Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or ecosystem studies. Attention to detail and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential.

Physical Requirements: Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity, and prepared to live in a field camp where cooperation with others is essential, personal privacy is limited, and living accommodations are spare and simple.

Special Instructions to Applicants: The following are required documents:
1) Cover Letter
2) Resume/CV
3) References – Names and contact information of three persons who may be asked to provide letters of reference.
4) Unofficial Transcripts.
NOTE: Please do not ask referees to send unsolicited letters; these will be requested by us for final candidates only.

APPLY ONLINE: http://bit.ly/2F3osdn

The Marine Biological Laboratory is an
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.

Molly Kelleher
Human Resources Assistant
Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
508-289-7422
humanres@mbl.edu

Eric T. Schultz
Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Coordinator, Joint BS-MS Degree in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
Director, Vertebrate Biodiversity Collections
Chair, General Education Oversight Committee
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-3043
eric.schultz@uconn.edu
860.486.4692

Subject: Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position: USGS, Hawaii.

Plant Ecology field/lab volunteer position with USGS, Hawaii. This volunteer position starts in mid-April, 2018 and lasts 6 months; housing and per diem are provided. We are looking for a motivated intern with field/lab experience to work on a project in mid-elevation mesic forest on Hawaii Island relating to invasive plants, native birds, and ecosystem restoration. In particular, the work focuses on how plant-soil interactions and bird dispersal of native seed affect native understory regeneration in Acacia koa reforestation projects, therefore previous experience with plant/soil sampling and labwork is desirable. Field responsibilities include: collecting plant survey data, maintaining and collecting seedrain traps, outplanting experimental plants, collecting plant foliar and litter samples, soil coring. Field sites are in Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge at 5000-7000 ft elevation and may be cold and wet OR hot and dry depending on time of year. Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, hike over rough terrain long distances carrying field gear, navigate using GPS/compass, and drive a 4×4 automatic vehicle on unpaved roads. Lab responsibilities include: grinding plant material, soil sieving, soil extractions, data entry, processing seed rain samples, processing bird fecal samples for seed. Compensation is $1040/month per diem and housing is provided in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or at Hakalau depending on field schedule; transportation provided to and from work and to Hilo for supplies. Airfare is only provided from Oahu to Hilo.  There is no WIFI at the field site.  To apply, please send AS A SINGLE DOCUMENT 1. brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and why you are interested in the position, 2. resume, and 3.
name, address, phone number, and email address of at least 3 references to Dr. Stephanie Yelenik, USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center, syelenik@usgs.gov. Applications will be considered as they are received to fill the position quickly, and priority given to those who can start mid- April.

Amphibian ecology research assistants needed

We are looking to hire research assistants to work on a project investigating the effects of climate change, stress and disease on amphibian populations.  The positions will involve conducting field surveys and/or assisting with animal husbandry. Applicants must be available to work from May-August 2018, and the positions may be extended. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing or possessing undergraduate degrees in biology or related fields.

Job description.

Field and mesocosm and animal husbandry assistant in Linesville, PA: We are looking to hire 3 assistants to help with both field surveys of amphibians and maintenance of amphibians colonies in Linesville, PA at the University of Pittsburgh’s field station, the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology.  The animal husbandry will involve maintaining and monitoring a large-scale mesocosm experiment, including taking measurements, checking water levels/quality, and transporting metamorphosing animals, as well as maintaining animals in a field laboratory. The field research will involve amphibian surveys both at night and during the day at multiple sites per month.  Previous experience in husbandry and field research is desirable. A valid drivers license is required. Positions are paid hourly and housing in Linesville, PA is provided.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact details for two references to Dr. Laura Brannelly laura.brannelly@pitt.edu by March 16th, 2018. Please indicate for which position you are applying.

If interested in the broader research of the group, please visit our website at
http://www.rzlab.pitt.edu

We have a great internship opportunity for current and recent students (undergrad and grad) in Washington, DC this and every summer at the Center for American Progress (CAP). Please share with anyone you think would be interested in applying.

I’m the policy director for public lands here at CAP, and we’re looking to hire two summer interns for the Energy and Environment Team: one that focuses on the public lands and oceans part of our portfolio and the other the focuses on the energy side, both domestic and international. Read about all that our Energy and Environment Interns work on here: http://ampr.gs/2GRhIQ8

Interested candidates can apply through this online portal: http://bit.ly/2CNZ2OH

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks,

Mary Ellen

ME Kustin <maryellenkustin@gmail.com>

Subject: Summer forestry field technician positions available – N. MI

Description: The Walters Lab in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is looking for up to 10 field technicians for the upcoming field season.  We are an applied forest ecology (silviculture) lab with a current focus on exploring alternative management regimes in northern hardwood forests. Field technician duties will mainly consist of characterizing vegetation structure in forests which have been recently harvested. Some of the technicians will additionally assist in collecting cross-sectional discs from stumps using a chainsaw. Field sites are throughout the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula in Michigan.

Desired skills: Experience or aptitude for plant identification and GPS navigation; interest in forest ecology/silviculture; experience and/or desire to work outdoors in rugged conditions; experience or interest in chainsaw work (optional). Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Time Frame: Mid-May through Mid-August

Pay rate: $11.50/hr minimum, commensurate with experience. Typically 40 hours/week. We provide housing during work trips.

To apply: Submit a CV or resume, list of three references with contact information (including email and phone number), and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience, as well as your dates of availability, to Evan Farinosi
(farinosi@msu.edu) with “Walters Lab Summer Field Technician” in the subject line.

The Biology lab of Peter Hudson and Kurt Vandegrift seeks a full time research technician to assist with a NSF funded project examining the virus communities of small mammals and their tick parasites. The position requires a Bachelor degree in biology or ecology as well as experience trapping, handling and sampling small mammals (mice, flying squirrels, chipmunks etc). A rigorous knowledge of lab practices and handling biological samples is also required. Experience with retro-orbital sinus bleeds is also preferred. Applicants should be in great physical condition and be able to hike up to 4-5 miles a day in various weather conditions with about 10 pounds of gear. They should be tolerant and knowledgeable about ticks and other biting insects. The applicant must also be able to lead a team of undergraduate researchers in the field and in the lab. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver`s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. This is a full time salaried position that may require occasional night and weekend work. We hope to hire someone to start in mid to late April 2018 and will accept applications until a qualified applicant is hired. Interested applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter detailing how they are qualified and why they desire the position, (2) a resume/CV, and (3) contact information for 3 professional references. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is a fixed term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.  Please email application materials as a single pdf to: kjv1@psu.edu.

MS Research Assistantship in Fish (Brook Trout) Ecology

A MS Graduate Research Assistantship AND 2018 summer stipend are available in the Environmental Science and Policy program at Plymouth State University for a highly motivated and experienced student to work on the ecology of native Eastern Brook Trout populations. The student will contribute to an on-going project to assess before and after effects of culvert removal on EBT populations in a conserved watershed, with a focus on demographics, diet, movement, and genetics during the summer of 2018. The student will have the opportunity to continue field research in summer of 2019 and develop a thesis related to the study.
This project is in partnership with New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game, The Conservation Fund, and a local chapter of Trout Unlimited and with funding from the National Foundation for Fish and Wildlife’s ‘Bring Back the Natives’ program.

The combined summer technician position and graduate research assistantship consists of:
*       $2000-$3000 funding for summer field work
*       a 15-credit tuition waiver for 2018-19 academic year
*       $7000 stipend for 2018-19 academic year
*Additional compensation may be available during academic year if student contributes as a graduate teaching assistant.

Qualifications:
*       BS in fisheries science, ecology, biology, natural resources
(with fish courses or experience)
*       Coursework in fish ecology and statistics
*       Field experience as a fisheries technician/ research assistant
*       GPA > 3.0 (undergraduate coursework)
*       Acceptance into the Environmental Science and Policy or Biology
MS program at Plymouth State University (rolling deadline)

Interested candidates should email Dr. Amy Villamagna amvillamagna@plymouth.edu as soon as possible. Please title your email “Beebe Fish Assistantship” and include a statement of interest in project that briefly describes your experience, your most up-to-date resume and academic transcript (unofficial is fine), contact information for three references that can speak to you field and analytical skills, and a recent sample of your writing. In addition, students should initiate an application to Plymouth State University’s Environmental Science and Policy MS program.

Environmental Science & Policy at Plymouth State University The Environmental Science and Policy program at Plymouth State University focuses in areas related to watershed systems – hydrology, lake/stream biogeochemistry, conservation ecology, land use planning, climatology, etc. Our curriculum emphasizes the relationships between science and policy, ecosystem resilience, and science communication.
Students in the program collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty, students, and scientists from other academic, governmental, and NGOs including Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, White Mountain National Forest, NH Department of Environmental Services, NH Department of Fish and Game, Appalachian Mountain Club, and numerous lake associations. For more information about Plymouth State University and the MS program visit:https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/graduate-
academic-programs/masters/environmental-science-policy/

We are seeking field assistants to assist with research on how stressors affect the physiology and behavior of tree swallows in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The project will run from April 1 through late May/early June of 2018. The project, which is coordinated by Dr. Cedric Zimmer and Dr. Maren Vitousek form Cornell University, is part of a large study comparing populations of tree swallows across North America. The responsibilities of research assistants include nest box monitoring, capturing, banding, and collecting blood samples from birds, maintaining behavioral data collection equipment, data entry, and sample preparation. The position is full-time, and necessitates flexibility with work schedule (e.g., weekends, early mornings). The field work often involves long days, with much of the day spent outdoors, so applicants must be prepared for the associated challenges (e.g., exposure to sun and insects). The Tennessee field site is an urban environment, so it is also important that all members of the research team are comfortable interacting with interested citizens. Applicants should have the ability to work both as part of a tight-knit team and independently.
Previous field experience with birds is preferable, but not required. Field research assistants will receive free housing for the duration of the season in a house shared with the other members of the team, and a stipend.

To apply send a CV, a statement of interest, and contact information for two references to cgz8@cornell.edu.

Dear all,

We’re hiring for our summer field positions.  Surveying birds and a bit of vegetation work in the spectacular central Great Basin. About six weeks of field work, well paid.  Please feel free to distribute, and let me know if you have questions.  Thanks very much.

https://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=365648
If this link goes to a general website, please search on requisition
03020967

Best wishes,
Erica