NEWARK FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 16 August through 10 November 2017 for
research evaluating building/bird interactions in Newark, NJ.  Modern
tall building in US cities, including Newark, have the potential to
cause significant mortality to migrant birds.  Duties include but are
not limited to pre-dawn surveys around buildings to document grounded
birds, transporting injured birds to the rehabilitator and data
management.  Proficiency with MS Excel and Word software a must.
Familiarity with birds of the northeastern US and use of hand-held GPS
preferred.  Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of
a team, and work irregular hours, including occasional weekends. Salary
$1800 – $2200/month, depending on experience. Must have a valid and
clean driver’s license.  Send cover letter of interest, resume and three
references, _as a single pdf document_, no later than July 31 to New
Jersey Audubon by email to hr.research@njaudubon.org
<mailto:hr.research@njaudubon.org>. Please include “Newark Fall” in the
subject line so that your resume is routed properly. /We are committed
to building a diverse team and strongly encourage all qualified
professionals to apply. The New Jersey Audubon Society is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability or any other
characteristic protected by law./

René Buccinna

Administrative Assistant

NJ Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory

600 Route 47 N

Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Phone: 609-400-3852 (NOTE DIRECT PHONE NUMBER)

Fax: 609-861-1651

Email: rene.buccinna@njaudubon.org <mailto:rene.buccinna@njaudubon.org>

Connecting People with Nature since 1897

In addition to our previous announcement for a Science Writer, the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist with projects related to research and monitoring of native and invasive reptiles in South Florida. Intern will be expected to work 40 hours a week, including some nights, for a period of three months.
Duties

Intern will work with scientists and managers from the University of Florida as well as state and federal agencies. Primary duties include radio telemetry, live trapping, and camera trapping for Argentine Black & White Tegus, as well as herpetofaunal surveys (75%), and necropsy of select specimens (25%). This opportunity will provide necessary training and exposure to arduous conditions of southern Florida and hands-on experience with native and invasive exotic reptiles. Additional duties include data entry and other tasks as assigned. Depending on availability, intern may have occasional opportunities to participate in other research projects.
Qualifications

– Possess or pursuing degree in ecology, biology, wildlife,
environmental science, or related field
– Maintain work quality and positive attitude in challenging, muddy,
rocky, remote settings in hot and humid weather with biting insects,
alligators, and venomous snakes
– Experience regularly hiking long distances in heat
– Excellent communication skills and accurate data recording are
essential
– Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced
environment
– Possession or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license
– Experience navigating off-trail with aid of GPS and compass
– Working knowledge of South Florida ecosystems and wildlife, experience
operating vehicles with 4WD and manual transmissions, and first aid/CPR
training is helpful but not required

*Salary:* $12.50/hour

*Start date:* As soon as ideal candidate is identified and available.

*To apply:* Please send letter of interest and resume or CV by email to Mike Rochford at crocdoc_jobs@hotmail.com and use subject heading =E2=80=9CBiological Intern=E2=80=9D

*More information: *http://crocdoc.ifas.ufl.edu/

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the Center for Environmental Biology (CEB) at the University of California, Irvine are excited to announce the new Masters of Conservation and Restoration Science (MCRS) graduate program providing training for students interested in careers in the research and management of natural resources. Now accepting applications for Fall 2017, sectors and potential careers for MCRS graduates include: non-profit land management sector, local and federal government agencies, and environmental consulting firms. For more information visit the MCRS webpage (http://mcrs.bio.uci.edu), or contact program administrators at uciconresscience@uci.edu.

The MCRS degree will provide students with the academic and professional skills needed to study, protect, and conserve natural resources, and to hold leadership and management positions in environmental fields related to conservation, restoration, and sustainability. Targeted at working adults and recent graduates (within the last five years), the program will begin the 2017 academic year with traditional quarter and class-based offerings. Potential applicants will need a B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in the natural sciences (biology, conservation biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, wildlife biology, horticulture, or similar degree title) from a fully accredited academic institution.=20 Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other areas will be considered, but must demonstrate proficiency in the natural sciences and/or practical experience working in this professional field.

The program includes two years of coursework and activities, including 18 units of core courses (e.g., ecology, conservation science), 16 units of topical electives (e.g., environmental policy, land use policy), 18 units of technical and professional skills courses (e.g., technical writing, GIS), and 8 units associated with technical and professional workshops (e.g., regional professional gatherings). A collaborative, year-

long group capstone project (12 units), aligned with community partners, integrates the program’s learning objectives and applies students’ new skills to key environmental challenges facing society.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a first class for Fall 2017 admitted by August 1, 2017.

—

Travis E. Huxman

Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Director, Center for Environmental Biology

University of California

Irvine, CA 92697-2525

SUMMARY: 1 volunteer research assistant is needed for approximately 3 months beginning August 1st 2017 to assist a PhD student investigating  avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic.

ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, United States)

RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Volunteer field assistants will be trained to collect data for numerous field research activities, including avian surveys and flower/fruit phenology along transects/plots, focal foraging  observations on study trees, collecting samples from seed traps in abandoned pastures, collecting fruits and herbarium samples from native  forest plants, and data entry. Other activities will involve manual labor on such projects as volunteer work on an organic farm, plot fence  repair, and maintain rustic trails along transects.

For more information about the project, visit

https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/

LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: Accommodations will be provided at a local  ecolodge in the town of Jarabacoa. Meals, consisting of typical Dominican food, will be provided to the volunteer at no cost during their stay. Reimbursement (within reason) will be provided for food expenses for field trips to distant sites. Assistants will be expected  to contribute 18-22 days of work to the project per month, in addition  to one day per week devoted to assisting with environmental activities  and organic farming at the ecolodge. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off days). Transportation to field sites (rural farms) will be either by vehicle or as a passenger on a motor-bike. Volunteers are expected to cover their own travel costs the  Dominican Republic. The target start date for this position is August 1st, 2017 and the assistant must commit to a minimum of 12 weeks on the  project.

FIELD STATION & AMMENITIES: Assistants should expect to share a dormitory-style room with a male roommate. Potable water, refrigerator,  (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available at the ecolodge.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this positi=

on will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in  the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We routinely hike  10 km each day, often carrying 20-30 lbs of equipment. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. An intermediate level of conversational Spanish  is a prerequisite, and applicants will be tested on their ability to communicate in Spanish during the interview. These communication skills  are essential, since the volunteer will spend most of the time working  under a Dominican field crew leader as well as communicating with private land owners and our conservation partners. Additionally, applicants will be tested on recognition of bird calls provided in advance of the interview.

OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates looking for experience in field ecology, wildlife/plant sciences, and conservation biology for their careers. Undergraduates considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to  inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for course credits.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send=85

(1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and  summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefitting you moving forward with your career.

(2) A resume or CV detailing your experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above.

(3) Information for 2 references who, preferably, know your work habits  in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email  for each of these persons.

DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

Materials must be received by July 7th 2017 to guarantee consideration,  though interviews may begin sooner, so there is an advantage to applying  early. Decisions will be made as qualified candidates are found, following phone/Skype interviews and consulting references.

Send all materials in a single PDF document to:

Spencer Schubert

Department of Biological Sciences

Old Dominion University

Email: sschu001@odu.edu

HARBOR HERON FIELD TECHNICIAN needed 15 July through 15 November, 2017 for research involving monitoring foraging egrets and herons in the NJ Meadowlands. Duties include conducting foraging egret and heron counts; behavioral observations to determine foraging success and identify species and size class of fishes captured and consumed; and site visits and sample collection at breeding colonies. The position requires carrying equipment and tolerating exposure to variable and sometimes adverse weather and environmental conditions.  Previous experience working with herons and egrets and conducting behavioral surveys required.  Proficiency with MS Excel and Word software a must.
Familiarity with GIS and use of hand-held GPS preferred.  Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team, and work irregular hours, including occasional weekends. Salary $1800 – $2200/month, depending on experience. Must have a valid and clean driver’s license.  Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references (including contact information), _in a single pdf document_ no later than June 30 to New Jersey Audubon by email to hr.research@njaudubon.org.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

René

René Buccinna

Administrative Assistant

NJ Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory

600 Route 47 N

Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Phone: 609-400-3852 (NOTE DIRECT PHONE NUMBER)

Fax: 609-861-1651

Email: rene.buccinna@njaudubon.org <mailto:rene.buccinna@njaudubon.org>

We still have a few slots open for fall admission to the MS Environmental Biology program at Regis University in Denver, CO. The M.S. in Environmental Biology is a degree program that emphasizes skills  crucial for success in the environmental and ecological workforce. The  final deadline for applications is July 31 for fall term starting in late August.

TOP FEATURES of our PROGRAM

-Focus on RELEVANT SKILLS demanded by environmental employers: statistical computing  (R), GIS, NEPA, grant writing & field work in the Rocky Mountains & elsewhere

– EARN A MASTER=92S DEGREE in an intensive one-year program or up to 2  years as it fits with each student’s schedule/goals.

– HANDS-ON internship at local agencies or research experience with faculty members

– SMALL CLASS SIZES that allow students to build close relationships with faculty and other students

– KNOWLEDGABLE FACULTY focused on individual student goals and success   Go to: REGIS.EDU/ENVIRONMENT for more information on admission

Subject: Volunteer and Internship Opportunity in the Peruvian Amazon

Hello from the Peruvian Amazon!
ARCAmazon is looking for volunteers and interns to assist us with researching terrestrial and arboreal wildlife at our remote site in the primary rainforests of the Peruvian Amazon. Volunteers and interns will support the vital work of our busy Camera Trapping team based at the *Las Piedras Amazon Center (LPAC)*. Our task is to better understand the current status–and assist with conserving–the vast abundance and diversity of wildlife found in the *Las Piedras Watershed*. Research undertaken with camera traps helps us create conservation strategies for ARCAmazon and its partners during our quest to establish a 50,000-hectare Las Piedras Conservation Corridor.
Our programs include Forest Rangers, Green Living, Primate Conservation and Camera Trapping and Tree Climbing.

FOREST RANGER
ARCAmazon’s Forest Rangers are essential to the protection of the forest. They play a vital role in maintaining a presence on the Las Piedras Amazon Center‘s 4,460 hectare reserve. The presence of official representatives on the land helps prevent incursion of illicit activities such as timber extraction and hunting. Our Forest Rangers provide an on-going supply of research data which helps ARCAmazon identify where threats may occur and what activities are being carried out on the land. In addition, they contribute to the long-term collection of core data sets for mammals, birds and herpetofauna. They are responsible for maintaining an extensive trail network and ensuring all signage is maintained. Finally, the Forest Rangers are in part responsible for relations between ARCAmazon and its neighboring communities and forest users. Volunteers will assist the rangers with day-to-day data collection, input and analysis; monitor the status of the concession and its wildlife; and help ensure the work is reported back to the organization’s management, stakeholders and supporters.
GREEN LIVING
Our goal at the Las Piedras Amazon Center is to demonstrate sustainable living through green infrastructure and energy, local food sourcing, permaculture, reduction of waste and best practice for forest use. Buildings at the center are created using majority locally-sourced materials such as timber, earth, bamboo and cane. We use a mix of local and foreign expertise to ensure buildings can withstand the heavy rains and high humidity of the jungle, while keeping up with new (and ancient) techniques that reduce impact on the environment. Working with our local teams and natural building expert, Whitey Flagg, participants on Amazon Academy‘s Green Living, Natural Building and Permaculture Program have an opportunity to co-create the very living space from which teams will continue to advance conservation and community outreach efforts in Las Piedras. Participants will help demonstrate the techniques and importance of natural building, permaculture and responsible living to hundreds of visitors each year, as well as set an example for local communities who are encouraged to take part in the program. Participants may also have the chance to work in the nearby community of Lucerna to co-develop community-specific green living projects. Participants will learn about living responsibly in the rainforest, have the opportunity to go into the forest with research teams, visit communities and experience one of the most spectacular ecosystems on Earth.
PRIMATE CONSERVATION
Volunteers and interns will support the vital work of our Primate Conservation Research Team, based in a remote watershed in the south eastern corner of Peru, near the border with Bolivia and Brazil. Our task is to better understand the current status–and assist with conserving–the endangered Peruvian black spider monkey (Ateles chamek) and at least 8 other species of monkey found in the local area. Research undertaken by the team helps us determine strategies for local conservationists in their quest to create a Biodiversity Corridor in an important river system, which is at risk from illegal logging, gold mining and slash-and-burn deforestation for unsustainable agriculture.
CAMERA TRAPPING AND TREE CLIMBING
The Camera Trapping Team works in small groups to set up, revise and analyze camera trap footage for both terrestrial and arboreal studies. For the first terrestrial study, we focus on population densities of ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) and their main prey at various points around the concession. We change the location of the camera traps once a month to gain a better understanding of ocelots’ use of the rainforest and their ranges. For the second project, we move and install fixed camera traps in the canopy using climbing gear to access the crowns of the trees. This study is to observe the general population of arboreal mammals since the use of camera traps in the canopy is a relatively new study method. The benefits of placing camera traps in the canopy are similar to placing them on the ground – to see mammals that are active at night and those that are difficult to find due to their elusive nature. The team also focuses on identifying rare species as well as studying the distribution of mammals recently identified. During a volunteer’s first week, they will be trained in safety protocol, camera trap use, canopy tree climbing and any other pertinent information for the field. The main focus of this study is camera trapping but other activities include: mammal walks during the early morning, afternoon, or night, tree climbing (up to 40m) and wildlife observation from the canopy.

There is a cost for these programs. For further information please contact David Johnson at info@arcamazon.org

Best,

ARCAmazon Team

*Position: Research Assistant I – Plum Island LTER*

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*Date: June 13, 2017*

*Position Summary:*

The Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking
applicants for an entry-level Research Assistant I position with the
Plum Island Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological Research (PIE-LTER) project.
The LTER project is directed at understanding how the structure of the
estuarine-marsh ecosystem will change over time in response to climate,
sea level, and land use change, and to understand what consequences
these changes will have on ecosystem function such as productivity and
trophic dynamics. Research is conducted in the watersheds of the Parker
and Ipswich Rivers as well as in the marshes, tidal creeks and bays of
Plum Island Sound. We seek individuals with strong experiences in
independent research (e.g., senior thesis or REU project) and coursework
with laboratory and field components. Applicants should have a
demonstrated aptitude for biology, chemistry, ecology, and physics,
including advanced coursework. The successful applicant will gain broad
experiences in careful laboratory analyses as well as through strenuous
field work in all environments. During the field work season candidates
are expected to spend up to two weeks a month the field station.
Experience with small boats and trailing boats is desirable.

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*Additional Information:*

Funding for this position is available for up to 2 years. The preferred
start date is within 2 weeks of being offered the position

**

*Basic Qualifications:*

This is an entry level position, requiring a B.A. or B.S. in Biology,
Chemistry, Physics or Ecology

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*Physical Requirements:*

The applicant should be capable of getting into and out of small boats
and walking significant distances across salt marshes.

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*Special Instructions to Applicants:*

Cover Letter: Should include a description of how this position
addresses your long-term goals.

References: Please provide complete contact information for 3 references.

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APPLY ONLINE:  https://mbl.simplehire.com

The Marine Biological Laboratory is an

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.

The Predator Ecology Lab at the University of Washington is offering an NSF

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) studying fire, wolves, and

herbivory. This position is a paid undergraduate research opportunity with

mentoring and will run from September 2017 through April 2018. The student

will conduct an independent research project to increase our understanding

of deer herbivory in the face of fire and wolf recolonization. The

selected REU student will conduct plant surveys as part of our field crew

for 2.5 weeks in September and 2.5 weeks in late April in north central

Washington and work with a mentor to analyze data in between field

seasons, specific

start/end dates to be determined. More details available at the link below:

http://www.predatorecology.com/reu-opportunity.html