PhD Position in Species Interactions and Food-Web Structure in Rivers at The Ohio State University

We are seeking a PhD student interested in studying how species interactions and food-web dynamics in rivers ecosystems vary across land-use patterns. The student will be co-advised by Dr. Lauren Pintor and Dr. Mazeika Sullivan. On going research in the Pintor laboratory (http://u.osu.edu/pintor.6/) focuses on aquatic community, invasion and behavioral ecology. On going research in the Sullivan/STRIVE Lab (http://u.osu.edu/strive/) focuses on understanding natural and human drivers of biodiversity, community and food-web organization, and ecosystem function. Together, we are interested in recruiting a student to advance research that links species interactions within river and inland lake food webs with food-web connectance and resilience. Multiple laboratory facilities support our research, teaching, and outreach activities, including SENR=92s Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (ORWRP) (http://senr.osu.edu/research/schiermeier-olentangy-river-wetland-research=

-park).

Interested applicants should send a short description of your interests and career goals, a CV/resume, your GPA (undergraduate & graduate, if applicable) and your GRE scores and percentiles to Dr. Lauren Pintor and Dr. Mazeika Sullivan. Review of applications will begin immediately. Following an initial review of applications, we will select the most competitive candidates to formally apply to the SENR graduate program. Additionally, Dr. Sullivan will be available to speak in person with any applicants attending the Society of Freshwater Science Meeting (June 5-9, 2017) in Raleigh, NC.  General information regarding the SENR Graduate Program and application process may found at (http://senr.osu.edu/graduate/prospective-graduate-students).

Please share widely! I have a last minute opening for a field assistant in Florida this summer. Apologies for cross posting.

Field Assistant Opportunity:

One field assistant is needed for fieldwork to assist a post-doctoral researcher from the University of Massachusetts in dolphin feeding behavior, niche specialization, and habitat studies

The field season will run for approximately 8 weeks, from June 5th through July 28th. Research will take place in Cedar Key, Florida, 3 hours north of Tampa and 60 miles west of Gainesville. The assistant will be responsible for their transportation in and out of Florida.

Assistants will be expected to work on a boat 6 to 7 days per week, for up to 10 hours at a time. Typical weather conditions in summer  include 95 degree heat, very high humidity, and no breezes.

Prior experience working on dolphins and habitats, as well as acoustics, is preferred but not required. Those with no experience should demonstrate their willingness to learn.

This is not a paid position. Assistants will have the option to obtain their own housing and food in Cedar Key. Housing is available with the PI, in this case assistants may be asked to contribute $75 per month towards food. More details are available.

Opportunities for part-time work in tourist-related positions in Cedar Key may be available to assistants-however it is their responsibility to obtain those jobs and assistants must make the field work a priority.

Priority will be given to applicants who can stay for the duration, however I am willing to hire in two blocks of time: June 5 to the 29th or July 5 to the 28th.

Please send an email of inquiry to stefanie.gazda@gmail.com with the subject line as “Field assistants for 2017”.  Be specific about how much time you can commit to. A more in depth description of the position and its requirements will be emailed out-at that time candidates who are still interested should  email their CV and informative cover letter to the above email address.

-Stefanie Gazda

The IMMS Research Internship Program located in Gulfport, MS is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will participate with multiple projects involving bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles and diamondback terrapins. As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-id research, sea turtle satellite tracking, and other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine science research.

Interns must:

   – Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks. The internship can be

   extended depending on work performance.

   – Be available to work Mon-Fri and must be available for all boat trips.

   Some field days may fall on the weekends.

   – Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail,

   and ability to admit mistakes.

   – Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal

   skills.

   – *Principle Duties include*: data entry, searching and cataloging

   journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting

   photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin

   matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), boat based field

   research (21=E2=80=99 and 31=E2=80=99 boats), and learn how to use ArcGIS

   – *Secondary Duties involve*: Assisting with animal care staff,

   attending marine mammal necropsies, responding to marine mammal and sea

   turtle strandings, and assisting with educational tours.

   – *Field days: *Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water

   and on shore in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal

   temperatures range from over 100 =C2=B0F in summer to 30 =C2=B0F in winter. Field

   days typically exceed eight hours and occur at least two or three times a

   week.

Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus.

Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations.

*Deadline to Apply for the Fall Session (8/7/17 – 10/27/17 and 9/25/17 –

12/15/17) is June 1, 2017*

*Please visit **http://imms.org/internship.php*

<http://imms.org/internship.php>* for application and full details*

http://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-field-botanist-springdale-arkansas/149392577414

Pollinator Partnership (P2) seeks to hire a motivated, detail-oriented *Field Botanist* in Northern Arkansas.

The Field Botanist will provide programmatic support for P2’s Monarch Wings Across America (MWAA) program. MWAA involves a multi-component campaign to addressing the recent alarming decline in monarchs and the fragmentation of the annual migration through research, ground-truthing, technical guidance and outreach. MWAA supports the spectacular migration through monarch habitat creation.

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

Availability of positions contingent upon final approval of funding. ————————————————————————

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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

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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