Job Description and Duties: We are looking for a head field technician to=

assist with, and coordinate, fieldwork on the ecology of two wild populations of Columbian ground squirrels. The head technician will supervise 4 student interns and coordinate with graduate students involved with the project for the period of May 15 (or as soon as possible,

thereafter) to Aug 31, 2017. Fieldwork will will involve monitoring the phenology (when animals emerge from hibernation), reproduction and survival of individuals, data entry and data verification. The two populations are=

separated by an approximately 1.5 hr. drive and will each be monitored by=

two separate teams of interns. As such, it is expected that the head technician will display strong organizational abilities, responsibility and oversight.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous field experience, looking to advance their career in wildlife biology or move towards graduate school. All fieldwork is carried out in the spectacular Rocky Mountains of southwestern Alberta, Canada, home to some of the most majestic wildlife in North America. The head technician will have the opportunity to view many of these iconic species as well as interact with other researchers in the area working on a diversity of species and research projects.=20

Skills required: The successful candidate will have previous fieldwork experience in a similar work environment. Good organizational, multi-tasking and supervisory abilities are essential. Possession of these skills, as evidenced through previous experience supervising field crews, is desirable.

Specific field skills required are: ability to trap, handle and observe wild mammals. The successful applicant will also have experience in data entry, checking and management of databases. A displayed interest in ecology, wildlife, field biology, and animal behaviour is also required. An undergraduate degree in one of these, or a related, field is required. The applicant must be able to work well with members of their own team, as well as other users of the area (i.e., other researchers, tourists).

Salary will be $1800-2100/month, based on level of experience. Food and accommodation are provided. The successful candidate will be required to provide for their own travel to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Travel between the field station and Saskatoon is provided.=20

If you wish to apply for this position, please send a CV with a cover letter and contact details of three references (with e-mail address), by email to Jeff Lane (contact info below) ASAP. Applications will be evaluated as they are received, so please apply soon to receive full consideration. Please indicate in your application that you are applying for the head technician position (we are also posting for student interns). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.=20

Contact:=20=20

Dr. Jeff Lane=20=20=20

Department of Biology=20=20

University of Saskatchewan

jeffrey.lane@usask.ca

[http://www.lanelab.ca=20]www.lanelab.ca=20

The Brashares Group at the University of California Berkeley is hiring a full-time field technician to work on a large mammal community ecology study at the Hopland Research and Extension Center starting as early as June 1. See full job description and requirements below.

*To apply: *Visit http://jobs.berkeley.edu/ and scroll down to “Apply Now,”

select either Internal Applicant (current UCB affiliation) or External Applicant. Search for job *23169* and submit cover letter and resume as a single attachment on the website.

*Responsibilities*

This position will assist the Brashares Lab Group <https://nature.berkeley.edu/BrasharesGroup/> with the Hopland Community Ecology Project, conducted in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The research attempts to refine population estimates of deer in California and to understand how deer behavior, movement, and interactions with other species echo through iconic California coast range ecosystems. This position is for a full-time field technician to live and work at the Hopland Research and Extension Center and support the full range of field research activities needed for the project. Housing is provided.

*Responsibilities include:*

=E2=80=A2 Maintaining field equipment.

=E2=80=A2 Servicing field cameras.

=E2=80=A2 Performing transects and collecting samples.

=E2=80=A2 Surveying vegetation.

=E2=80=A2 Assisting in animal captures and collaring.

=E2=80=A2 Developing field protocols.

=E2=80=A2 Sample organization.

=E2=80=A2 Data entry and management.

=E2=80=A2 Regular meetings and communication with PI or Assistant.

=E2=80=A2 Keeping records of lab work underway or planned.

*Required Qualifications*

*Knowledge/Skills:*

=E2=80=A2 Previous field research experience in related field and familiari= ty with field methods and equipment.

=E2=80=A2 Familiarity with or experience in academic research environment.

=E2=80=A2 Ability to work on multiple assignments, set priorities, re-prior= itize as necessary, and take initiative in defining and executing tasks.

=E2=80=A2 Highly developed organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

=E2=80=A2 Ability to work efficiently with intermittent supervision.

=E2=80=A2 Willingness to live in provided housing at the Hopland Research a= nd Extension Center.

*Education/Training:*

=E2=80=A2 Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and on= e year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of education and experience *Preferred Qualifications*

=E2=80=A2 Previous experience handling wildlife.

=E2=80=A2 Previous experience using remotely triggered field cameras.

=E2=80=A2 Previous experience conducting vegetation surveys.

*Salary & Benefits*

Pay will be set at $15/hour, or dependent on experience, with housing and full benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htm=

l

*Other Information*

This is a limited appointment opportunity working full-time from June 1,

2017 – September 1, 2017 with the possibility of extension.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Alex McInturff at amcinturff@berkeley.edu (do NOT send applications via e-mail).

*Equal Employment Opportunity*

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:

http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Title: =09=09=09Natural Resource Management Technicians Work Location:=09Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Colorado

Duration: =09=09Temporary, 4 Months (May 22nd through Mid to late September)

Pay Rate: =09=09$13.85 – $14.91/hour, plus housing

Summary of Position:

The Colorado Natural Heritage Program is seeking field crew technicians to support natural resources management at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO), Colorado. FLFO lies within the montane life-

zone on the eastern slope of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The monument contains montane meadows interspersed with open woodlands of ponderosa pine, and forests of Douglas fir, blue spruce, and aspen.

To protect and preserve the native vegetation species throughout the park and enhance visitor experiences, resource management staff at FLFO have implemented a noxious weed management plan as part of their overall vegetation management program. The CNHP technicians will work with Park resource managers to plan and implement the weed management and other vegetation management programs.

Selected applicants will evaluate, monitor, and treat noxious weeds, collect native seed, salvage native plants, and assist in the revegetation of disturbed areas using native plant species. The work will also include the mapping, and monitoring of new populations of weeds, mapping of treated areas, restoration of treated areas, and building data sets for the park=92s Pesticide Use Proposal System annual report.

The results of this work will include estimates of noxious weeds status and ecological thresholds and management assessment points. The results are intended to help park staff, scientists and the public understand the dynamics of vegetation, and how noxious plants spread throughout the park.

The selected applicants will begin work May 22 and continue through September (total time is 16 weeks). Work location is at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Housing will be provided at the USFS Manitou Experimental Station in Woodland Park, CO, or similar nearby location.

Duties

1.=09Work singly or with a crew to identify and safely treat areas of weed infestations. 2.=09Use GPS to locate infestation and treatment areas, safely and efficiently access remote sites, and complete field forms

3.=09Enter and effectively manage electronic data (databases, spreadsheets, GPS, GIS).

4.=09Thoroughly document all fieldwork using field notebooks, survey forms, maps, GPS, and digital tablets and cameras 5.=09Identify and collect seed from areas of native vegetation for purposes of reseeding treatment areas.

6.=09Prepare and manage areas for reseeding of native species after treatment,

7.=09Other vegetation management activities (such as brush clearing), as needed.

Qualifications

A bachelor=92s degree (or significant progress toward degree) in ecosyste=

m sustainability, natural resources, range management, forestry, or related field. Equivalent field experience may be substituted for degree. 1.=09Knowledge of natural resources management

2.=09Sufficient knowledge of native vegetation and weeds to reliably identify common weed species and desirable native plants of the project area

3.=09Desire to work outdoors in various weather conditions during the summer field season

4.=09Good physical condition and ability to work long hours in the field, travel by foot off-trail in rough terrain, and work through inclement weather

5.=09Careful attention to detail in collecting data

6.=09Comfort and familiarity with the use computers and GPS

7.=09Experience with weed identification, weed management, or pesticide application

8.=09A valid state driver=92s license at the start of the project is required.

Additional Desired Qualifications

1.=09Pesticide applicator=92s license 2.=09Familiarity with flora of the Colorado Rocky Mountain montane zone

3.=09Experience collecting vegetation and environmental data in the field

4.=09Understanding of visitor experience management

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Applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled or through May 12th, 2017. Send resume, cover letter, and three references with phone #=92s to Joe Stevens at js@colostate.edu References will not b=

e contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Investigations may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

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Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-

discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The American Institute of Biological Sciences will be offering a free

webinar on careers that scientists can pursue in the legal and policy space.

The one-hour program will be held on Thursday, 11 May 2017 at 1:00 pm

Eastern Time.

During this program, panelists will share experiences and insights about

their career paths in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and at law

and healthcare consulting firms. Panelists will provide practical tips

helpful to those interested in potentially working in these exciting and

rapidly growing arenas.

Learn more and register at

https://www.aibs.org/events/webinar/law-and-policy-related-career-paths-for-biologists.html

.

I have a MSc or PhD position available in my marine ecophysiology lab in

the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick,

Saint John (Canada). The successful applicant will explore the thermal

physiology and overwintering strategies of fishes. The position is

available to start September 2017 but this is flexible.

Please follow the link below for more information on the position, how to

apply, and research in my lab!

https://goo.gl/X4OHPh <https://t.co/AY7wltevwk>

Please forward this message along to any interested parties.

Thank you,

Ben

<https://t.co/AY7wltevwk>

Ben Speers-Roesch, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Biology

University of New Brunswick

Saint John, NB, Canada, E2L 4L5

office: CRI 203

e-mail: bspeersr@unb.ca

office ph: +1 506 638-2484

mobile ph: +1 506 898-4950

web: www.bsrlab.com

Have you ever wondered what=92s it like to conduct research in the Arctic=

? You don’t have to wonder for long. I am offering a full-time temporary position located at the Denali National Park, George Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, in June, July, and August 2016. During this time, you would be backpacking and living on campgrounds at Denali. A stipend of $2,000 will be provided, but you must cover your own transportation to the field site. As a technician, your duties will include, but are not limited, to the following:

=95 Conducting population surveys of arctic ground squirrels, including locating and indexing burrow networks and confirming presence or absence

=95 Conducting vegetation assessments

=95 Maintaining good working relationships with other scientists and park=

liaison at Denali to support the goals of research

The ideal candidate is dependable, curious, and enthusiastic, doesn’t mind working in physically taxing situations for long hours, and loves to be outdoors in rugged conditions.

Ultimately the goal of the research is to understand the interaction of climate change and arctic ground squirrel activity. This research is part of a  broad research program to understand the impacts of climate change on wildlife-based out of the University of Massachusetts and the Department of Interior – Northeast Climate Science Center under Dr. Toni Lyn Morelli.

If you are interested in the position, email Nigel Golden at ngolden@umass.edu by May 19th, 2017 with a resume/CV. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Hall Lab (https://halllab.asu.edu/), in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, seeks to hire a Research Specialist to assist with ecological field and laboratory research.  Principal Investigator Dr. Sharon J. Hall and her team conduct research on the ecology of native and managed ecosystems in the US and abroad.  ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona, a vibrant college town nestled in the central valley of metro Phoenix and close to countless outdoor recreational activities. The start date for this position is June 1, 2017, and the salary ranges from $35,000-$41,000 depending on experience.

A successful applicant will be expected to perform a wide variety of standard laboratory and field experimental procedures; collect, evaluate, analyze, and manage scientific data; assist with manuscript preparation; and supervise students in the duties above. The research specialist will work on a variety of tasks and projects related to ongoing projects in the Hall lab, including a nationwide study on the ecology of urban residential landscapes; a social-

ecological study of invasive plant species in Nepal; and other projects associated with the CAP LTER program, https://sustainability.asu.edu/caplter/.

Essential duties and responsibilities of the Research Specialist include:

=95=09Manage laboratory and field work, including protocol development and implementation

=95=09Analysis of new and existing datasets using statistical software such as R or SPSS

=95=09Maintain overall lab operations associated with our research in the areas of urban ecology, soil science, conservation science, and ecosystem biogeochemistry, including maintaining safety protocols and certifications in the lab; updating permits; ordering and stocking lab supplies; and maintain the budgets of multiple research projects

=95=09Perform analyses using GIS

=95=09Provide technical and analytical support to graduate and undergraduate students who are doing independent research projects

=95=09Plan and participate in lab and project meetings

Minimum Qualifications:=20 =95=09Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; or a Master=92s degree, or six years of research or experience appropriate to the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

=95=09Experience conducting ecological or biological fieldwork and laboratory analyses, including troubleshooting equipment or methods in the lab and field

=95=09Ability to work independently and with people from a variety of backgrounds.=20 =95=09Good written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively in teams

=95=09Basic office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

=95=09Valid driver=92s license, the ability to drive an off-road vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

=95=09Willingness to work occasional odd hours, weekends, or evenings to accommodate lab or field work in an outdoor setting

=95=09Experience with scientific writing

Desired Qualifications:=20 =95=09Master=92s degree in a field appropriate to the research area of the lab=20 =95=09Experience in a biogeochemical or analytical research laboratory in the environmental sciences. =95=09Evidence of organizational skills, attention to detail, and supervision of students or staff.

=95=09Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry (such as reagent preparation, types of lab ware and their proper use, etc.) and instrumentation (e.g. gas chromatograph, colorimetric analyzer, environmental sensors)

=95=09Knowledge of data management, experimental design and statistical analyses in ecological studies.

If you have questions about this position or would like a .pdf of this announcement, please email Hannah Heavenrich at hheavenr@asu.edu.

Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado District are hiring several

intern positions through Rocky Mountain Youth Corp for the 2017 Field

Season. These positions will be assisting local land managers with

botanical, soil, and rangeland surveys, surveying invasive plants, projects

relating to fire restoration, and/or monitoring sage grouse habitat. These

positions are a great way to get your foot in the door with federal land

management agencies.

*Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) Internship*

We are hiring 1 to 2 more interns to fill our AIM crews in Northwestern

Colorado.  The intern would either be based out of Kremmling or Craig,

Colorado.  The intern will primarily be assisting BLM staff to carry out

the Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) strategy across BLM lands

*Program Overview*:

The Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) program was initiated to

improve the effectiveness of monitoring activities on Bureau of Land

Management (BLM) land. The AIM program provides a standardized process for

the BLM to collect quantitative information on the condition and trend of

natural resources on the nation=E2=80=99s public lands. BLM lands are managed at a

variety of scales, from individual field offices, to district and state

level, as well as the national scale. Standardized AIM protocols allow

monitoring to occur at multiple scales to inform decision making.

AIM protocol requires collecting six terrestrial core indicators in a 60m

wide circular plot. The indicators provide information about terrestrial

ecosystems and include parameters that look at plant species diversity,

abundance using the line point intercept method, gaps between vegetation

and soil structure and stability. These core indicators are collected at

each plot and among several different types of vegetation communities.  For

more information please visit *http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org

<http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org>* or *https://jornada.nmsu.edu/aim

<https://jornada.nmsu.edu/aim>*.

*Employment Details:*

Employment is expected to start May 15 and work into October. It is

necessary for the intern to attend AIM training, at the end of May in Grand

Junction. Crew members are expected to work 40 hours a week (4-10hr days).

Commonly, crews may work more than 40 hours, often working longer days or

an occasional Friday. If extra hours are incurred during the work week,

interns will be able to take time off during or at the end of the field

season. Crews often travel over 2 hours to reach plots and camping may be

necessary to reduce drive time.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

=E2=97=8F     Attend AIM method training (May, Grand Junction)

=E2=97=8F     Collect vegetation data using Line Point Intercept (LPI) methods

=E2=97=8F     Assist in plant identification at each plot by using dichotomous keys

=E2=97=8F     Press and document unknown plant species to be identified back at the

office

=E2=97=8F     Assist digging holes up to 70 cm deep and record soil characteristics

=E2=97=8F     Measure canopy gap and herbaceous heights at frequent intervals along

a transect

=E2=97=8F     Record quality data and routinely do quality checks

=E2=97=8F     Drive a government 4×4 vehicle on less traveled 2-track roads

=E2=97=8F     Carry a heavy pack over uneven terrain

=E2=97=8F     Orienteering using maps and GPS units

=E2=97=8F     Assist in weekly planning

=E2=97=8F     Sometimes tasks are tedious and having a good work ethic is essential

*Qualifications:*

=E2=97=8F     Must be between  16-30 years old

=E2=97=8F     Experience with plant identification, terminology and using a

dichotomous key is preferred

=E2=97=8F     Ability to conduct physically strenuous field work in rugged terrain

including lifting and carrying loads up to 30lbs

=E2=97=8F     Ability to work well with coworkers

=E2=97=8F     Field work often involves bending over and staying at a plot for up

to 4 hours

=E2=97=8F     Knowledge of GIS and GPS, but not necessary

=E2=97=8F     Valid Driver=E2=80=99s License

=E2=97=8F     Experience operating a 4×4 truck on washed out or loose sandy roads

=E2=97=8F     Work days can be long and tough, enthusiasm is essential

=E2=97=8F     Hike up to 6 miles on uneven terrain

*Applying:*

*Position: *1-2 interns

*To Apply:* Rocky Mountain Youth Corp at

https://www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org/internship-program

                  Send resume, cover letter, & 3 references to Liz Doby  (

lizd@rockymountainyouthcorps.com)

*Compensation:*  $13/hour for 900 hour, possible per diem when camping

*Start Date:  *May 15, 2017

*BLM Contact:  *Amy Birtwistle (abirtwistle@blm.gov)

*BLM Field Offices:*

Kremmling Field Office

2103 E. Park Avenue

Kremmling, CO 80459

Little Snake Field Office

455 Emerson Street

Craig, CO 81625

Dr. Paige Ferguson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama, is seeking a research technician to collect field data during the Summer of 2017. The technician will work in conjunction with a MS student and an undergraduate student.  The duties of this position include interviewing landowners in the Black Belt region of Alabama and transcribing interviews on to computer files. Interview questions will be provided and focus on land management practices, land use history, and values related to land and wildlife. Pay is $4000 for the summer (early June-early/mid August). A field vehicle or fuel reimbursement will be provided.  Housing will be a sublet apartment in Tuscaloosa, and the research technician is responsible for rent.

The Black Belt Region is of great interest ecologically and culturally. Land use change throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have left less than 1% of the native Black Belt prairie. There is evidence that the Black Belt Prairie was historically connected with the Great Plains and may have served as a refugium for Great Plains species during glacial episodes. Several invertebrate species have disjunct distributions, with the Black Belt prairie comprising the eastern boundary of their range. The Black Belt prairie provides important habitat for many species of grassland birds and invertebrates Sites in the Black Belt are also used for recreational hunting of white-tailed deer and quail. The human history of the Black Belt Region is as equally important as the natural history, and both have contributed to current patterns of land use and prairie habitat quality. From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, the Black Belt Region was the site of extensive slave-based cotton farming. When cotton farming declined, land was often converted to pasture. In 2014, the poverty rate in the Black Belt Region of Alabama was 30.0%, well above state (19.2%) and national (15.5%) averages. How land is distributed and used may contribute to socio-economic patterns among landowners and to social, political, and economic dynamics in a region.

Applicants who have or are currently pursuing a B.S. degree are preferred. Applicants should have experience in communicating with diverse members of the public. Applicants must have strong communication skills, work ethic, and behave professionally.

To apply, please email Dr. Ferguson (pfferguson@ua.edu<mailto:pfferguson@ua.edu>) the following:

1. a cover letter describing your interest in the project and prior experiences that have prepared you for the project,

2. CV, and

3. contact information for 3 references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The Science Under Sail Institute for Exploration (SUSiE) has positions remaining aboard it=E2=80=99s 2017 Summer Expeditions (www.scienceundersail.org <http://www.scienceundersail.org/>). DEADLINE for registration is May 7th at midnight EST. Participation is open to actively enrolled College Students and graduating high-school seniors 18+. Please forward to relevant students and/or colleagues. Complete details and registration at:   www.scienceundersail.org <http://www.scienceundersail.org/>