The Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at Iowa State University is currently accepting applications for a Research Associate I position.

The Research Associate will oversee the activities of the biology lab including phytoplankton and zooplankton identification and enumeration for a large-scale lake water quality monitoring program. The laboratory also=20

processes plankton samples for a variety of contracts and research purposes. The successful candidate is expected to help coordinate these activities and is encouraged to participate in research if the candidate so desires. In=20

addition, this position will conduct training for undergraduate technicians, supervise technicians, maintain laboratory equipment, manage and perform=20

quality assurance procedures for the biology lab data, and communicate with the partner agency, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The successful candidate will have the ability to follow protocol, effectively communicate, and be a team leader. Strong attention to detail and time management are essential to success in the position. Independent judgment, initiative, and ability to coordinate a variety of activities will also be needed to be successful in this role.

To learn more and apply: https://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/24900

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

Two Rare Plant Seed Collectors =96 New England Wild Flower Society

The mission of New England Wild Flower Society is to conserve and promote the region=92s native plants to ensure healthy, biologically diverse landscapes. Founded in 1900, the Society is the nation=92s oldest plant conservation organization and a recognized leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education. The Society=92s headquarters, Garden in the Woods, is a renowned native plant botanic garden in Framingham, Massachusetts, that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this base, 25 staff and more than 700 volunteers work throughout New England to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, detect and control invasive species, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs. The Society also operates a native plant nursery at Nasami Farm in western Massachusetts and has six sanctuaries in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont that are open to the public.

As part of its conservation program, the Society maintains a seed bank of rare species of plants of New England to help ensure the preservation of genetic material that will be needed for future population augmentation, species reintroduction, biological studies, and other uses.

Position Summary

The Society is seeking two seasonal Rare Plant Seed Collectors. Each collector will be responsible for a region of New England. The Southern New England collector will be responsible for collecting in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, but will also be responsible for southern sections of New Hampshire and Maine. The Northern New England Collector will be responsible for collecting in Vermont and northern areas of New Hampshire and Maine.

These are temporary, full-time positions (40 hours per week) for a 22-week period beginning June 11, 2017. Species and occurrences to be collected will be determined by New England Wild Flower Society staff. Collectors should make at least 50 collections within their respective region, but must make attempts to collect from at least 75 occurrences. Collectors will be reimbursed for travel, postage, and other expenses up to a specified amount.

Rare Plant Seed Collectors will:

* Determine landowners and obtain permission for collection as needed in cooperation with Society staff.

* Research locations and timing of collections.

* Travel to sites within their respective areas to collect seed during the appropriate collection period.

* Mail seed and completed seed collection forms to the Society within 5 days of collection.

* Complete and upload respective state Heritage Program field forms for each site visited (regardless of whether collection is made) within 10 days of site visit.

Skills and Experience

Collectors must:

* Have demonstrated a strong knowledge of the New England flora.

* Have demonstrated experience in surveying rare plant occurrences and in collecting seeds of rare plant species in New England, including the use of GPS to record point locations.

* Have the ability to perform strenuous field surveys and seed collections.

* Be willing to spend long hours in the field under inclement conditions.

* Be willing to travel long distances and stay overnight as necessary.

* Have a valid driver=92s license and provide their own vehicle.

* Provide their own phone and computer, and be able to upload seed collection and field forms to the Society=92s Conservation Website.

Positon Opening: Date: 6 March 2017

Position Closing: When positon filled.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume with your name and =93Rare Plant Seed Collector=94 in the file name to: Bill Brumback, Director of Conservation, New England Wild Flower Society, bbrumback@newenglandwild.org. Please designate your interest in either the Northern or Southern Collector positon.

*AMAZING SUMMER, 3-CREDIT, FIELD SCIENCE COURSES with Ecosystem Field

Studies *

Full Details:  www.ecofs.org <http://www.ecofs.org/>

*An opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook learning while immersed

in a spectacular & transformative educational setting! *

*Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies*

* Study, snorkel & SCUBA dive on the Caribbean coral reef of Mexico *

    May 21- June 10  or  June 14 – July 4

*Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies*

* Study, camp, & hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado *

   June 18 – July 8  or  July 15- August 4

   – Gain valuable career skills in hands-on scientific field research

   – Earn 3 undergraduate academic transfer credits over summer-break

   – Join a diverse & exciting group of college students for an experiential

   learning experience of a lifetime!

*For all course information visit the website:*

*  EcoFS.org <http://www.ecofs.org/>*

*Open to students from all universities & majors | Accredited by the

University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program: ENST 391-

for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits*

Direct questions to Professor Steve Johnson, EcoFS Director at

steve@EcoFS.org <steve@ecofs.org>

We seek a motivated student with experience identifying insects or plants to work with biologists at the Katy Prairie Conservancy and the University of Houston over the summer of 2017.  The student will examine plant and pollinator communities in natural and restored prairies around the Houston area.

The student will be required to work independently after training, and will be expected to spend long hours outdoors in uncomfortable (hot, humid) conditions.  The student will be responsible for collecting and identifying pollinators from pollinator traps, observing pollinator behavior, measuring plant communities, and collecting and identifying insects from sweep net samples at several prairie sites.

Applicants should have experience working with dichotomous keys.  We will be most interested in applicants with experience identifying plants or insects. Applicants should be available for ten weeks during the summer; the ten weeks do not have to be continuous.

The intern will be paid $12 per hour for ten weeks of work.  The intern will relocate to Houston for 10 weeks of the summer at their own expense, must have a reliable vehicle, and will not be additionally reimbursed for local travel to access field sites. Field sites will be within a 60 mile radius of the University of Houston.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two references to Steven Pennings at scpennin@central.uh.edu<mailto:scpennin@central.uh.edu>. Applications should be received by March 19 in order to receive full consideration.

Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park (Maine) is seeking four, temporary Ecology Field Technicians for the following research areas: Migratory Bird Monitoring

Biodiversity Citizen Science

General Ecology

Forest Ecology

All Field Technicians perform field observation and sample collection, handling, and processing where necessary; assist with citizen science and Earthwatch expeditions; and track and maintain equipment. Field Technicians are responsible for data management of collected data.The Field Technicians are mentored by Schoodic Institute staff. Once trained, the Field Technicians may lead volunteer field crews.

Daily and weekly work schedules fluctuate. Work days can be up to twelve hours long. Workdays may be split with morning and evening work. At times work will begin at dawn and go through dusk. The work week may include weekends.

Qualified applicants need to be able to work in challenging outdoor conditions, learn on the go, work independently or in small teams, and develop efficient field data collection techniques. Position details and how to apply can be found  at https://www.schoodicinstitute.org/about/employment-opportunities/ecology-field-

technicians/.

About Schoodic Institute: Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is a 501(c) 3 non-

profit organization. The mission of Schoodic Institute is to advance ecosystem science and learning for all ages through its unique partnership with Acadia National Park. The Institute=92s goal is to be the national leader for research that inspires environmental stewardship. From its Acadia National Park campus, the Institute engages scientists, educators, students, and the public in research and learning. Schoodic Institute=92s programs build understanding and appreciation for science and the natural world and contribute to addressing complex challenges in a changing environment.

Hello colleagues:

I am currently looking to fill a full-time technician position for summer research on Blanding’s Turtles (position announcement below). Please

circulate or, if interested, apply!

DATES:  1 May 2017 =96 15 July 2017

LOCATION: Sandhill Wildlife Area, Babcock, WI  54413

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1 Temporary, Full-Time Position

POSITION DETAILS: Technicians will use radio telemetry to track female

Blanding=92s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) to nest locations as part of a

state-wide study of Wisconsin turtle behavior, genetics, and demography.

Other duties will include conducting road surveys for nesting turtles,

checking and downloading data from wildlife cameras, monitoring nests, and

assisting with data collation and interpretation.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have good work ethic and are

expected to display honesty and integrity in collecting field data. Hired technicians will be expected to maintain high quality work under stressful

field conditions, and should thus be physically healthy. Experience in

Wildlife Ecology research is preferred, as is experience with radio

telemetry and GPS technologies. Candidates should have a valid driver=92s license with no standing citations, and preferably a car that can handle

dirt roads (mileage and gas will be reimbursed). We will give priority to applications from: current Wisconsin residents and/or undergraduate students.

PAYMENT: Approximately $1200-$1600/month, depending on qualifications.

Housing will be provided on site.

HOW TO APPLY: Send the following documents to Nathan Byer nbyer@wisc.edu:1)A cover letter, explaining the reasons why you are interested in this

position, your career goals, and your qualifications; 2)Two professional

references with email addresses and phone numbers; 3)A resume detailing

professional experiences relevant to this position.

Please submit all application materials by 20 March 2017. We will consider

applications on a rolling basis.

Internship from June 5th to August 11th, working 40 hours per week.  When applying please include a cover letter along with your resume.

Summary:=20

Primary responsibility is to assist horticulture staff with the restoration

and horticulture work at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, a 34 acre

environmental education center managed by the Missouri Botanical Garden.

This program will have a strong focus on understanding and conducting

restoration and horticulture through a flexible weekly curriculum consisting

of reading, field research, and on-the-ground work.  Intern is required to

develop an independent, site-based research project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Actively works hands-on with horticulture staff to complete prairie and woodland restoration efforts (i.e. pulling weeds, planting seeds and small

plants to revegetate the land, etc.).

– Identify and tag invasive plant species for eradication process; assists

in control of invasive plant species through the use of manual, mechanical,

and/or chemical methods.

– Operates power equipment and hand tools.

– Assists in trail maintenance =96 restore trail erosion (i.e., fill in with

soil or other materials) to prevent and/or divert further water erosion;

trash clean-up, etc.

– Collects and cleans seeds; plant and propagate cuttings.

– Assists with gathering data to complete plant population surveys

– Stream monitoring; track and record depth/height of stream; conduct

various types of water analyses using a microscope.

– May interact with volunteers and high school groups; perform hands-on

demonstrations.

– Internship Project =96 Required to independently develop a site-based

research project.

– Works cohesively as a team with LREC staff.

For more information and to apply, please go to

https://missouribotanicalgarden.applicantpro.com/jobs/535396.html

Salary: $16,540 + tuition waiver & benefits

Start date: 08/01/2017

Last date to apply: 03/24/2017

Description

We are looking for a student to participate in a project focused on

monitoring bird communities in longleaf pine restoration sites. The primary

objective of this research is to examine stand occupancy of pine-grassland

obligate species as a function of stand establishment and management

practices. Study areas will include sites restored to longleaf under the

USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program in Mississippi.

The student will be co-advised by Drs. William Gulsby and Robert Gitzen and

will collaborate with USFWS biologists. Start date is August, 2017.

Qualifications

BS degree in wildlife management, ecology, or a related discipline.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in working with songbirds and should possess relevant research experience (e.g., identification of

Southeastern birds, conducting point counts). Training or experience in

vegetation sampling and plant identification also preferred. The applicant

should also possess excellent interpersonal and written and oral

communication skills.

Combine cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores into a

single PDF document and send to the email address listed below. References

will be sought for finalists.

The San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) is seeking a full-time

intern to assist with waterbird field studies.  The internship will begin

in May 2017 with a 12-month commitment.  The internship will be based in

Milpitas, CA.  The intern will receive training and mentorship from SFBBO

staff and will develop their skills in waterbird survey techniques and data

management. The intern will be assisting with surveys at managed ponds in

support of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project (

www.southbayrestoration.org). The intern will also assist with SFBBO=E2=80=99s

California Gull Research and Monitoring and Avian Disease Prevention

programs. (www.sfbbo.org/science/index.php).

*Key Responsibilities:*

=C2=B7         Conduct waterbird surveys and water quality sampling at South Bay

ponds

=C2=B7         Conduct gull counts and behavioral survey at local landfills

=C2=B7         Assist with surveys to collect dead, diseased, and injured birds

in South Bay sloughs as part of an effort to prevent avian botulism

outbreaks

=C2=B7         Work with SFBBO staff, partner agencies, and volunteers to

coordinate field work

=C2=B7         Enter, proof, and manage data collected

=C2=B7         Assist with equipment maintenance and other SFBBO projects as

assigned

*Required Qualifications:*

=C2=B7         Coursework toward a degree in biology, ecology, or related field

=C2=B7         Familiarity with waterbird species of the San Francisco Bay

(including shorebirds, waterfowl and gulls)

=C2=B7         Good physical condition and enthusiasm for long days in the field

=C2=B7         Willingness to tolerate harsh field conditions (mud, sun, dust,

salt spray)

=C2=B7         Willingness to work irregular hours including early mornings,

evenings and some weekends

=C2=B7         Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail

=C2=B7         Valid driver=E2=80=99s license, clean driving record, and reliable

personal vehicle

=C2=B7         Ability to navigate and orient using maps

=C2=B7         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

=C2=B7         Effective oral and written communication skills

*Preferred Qualifications:*

=C2=B7         Recently completed BA/BS in biology, ecology, or related field

=C2=B7         Excellent waterbird identification skills

=C2=B7         Off-road driving experience (SFBBO truck provided for off-road

driving)

=C2=B7         Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Access

and Excel

=C2=B7         Experience conducting field work in the San Francisco Bay

*Compensation:   *Applicants should be students or recent graduates (within

the last year) with a degree in wildlife biology, environmental science or

a related field.  This is a full-time internship position.  A stipend of

$125/week will be provided.  Shared housing is available at the Don Edwards

San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Fremont, CA.  An SFBBO

vehicle or reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle will be available

for pre-approved, work-related travel.  SFBBO will also provide most field

gear, including a spotting scope.

*To Apply: *Please e-mail the following materials to Max Tarjan,

mtarjan@sfbbo.org:  1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) list of three

references (names, email addresses, and phone numbers).  *Include all

materials in one Word or PDF file, and include your last name in the file

name.* Include =E2=80=9CWaterbird Internship=E2=80=9D in the e-mail subject. The deadline

for applications is March 31st.  SFBBO is an EOE.

Locations: National Zoo (D.C.) and Oklahoma City Zoo (Oklahoma City, OK)

Position Dates: end of May to mid-July (National Zoo); mid-July to end of

September (Oklahoma City Zoo)

Stipend: Unpaid at this time.

*Responsibilities:*

=C2=B7       Assist with planning and carrying out behavioral experiments with

captive Asian elephants at the National Zoo and/or Oklahoma City Zoo (exact

dates to be determined–approximately 7 days per week, end of May to

mid-July)

=C2=B7       Extract data from video-recorded experimental trials.

*Qualities Required of Applicants:*

=C2=B7       Interest in animal behavior, animal cognition, and conservation

education.

=C2=B7       GPA of at least 3.0

=C2=B7       Provide own accommodation and transportation to/from zoo.

=C2=B7       Animal research experience (preferably research experience with

elephants).

=C2=B7       Experience interacting with zoo guests (preferably in communicating

science).

=C2=B7       Dedication to the project. Flexibility in work schedule. Eagerness

to take initiative.

=C2=B7       Ability to work well with others and independently and maintain a

positive attitude.

=C2=B7       Organization skills and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office.

*Benefits**:*

=C2=B7       Successful assistants can use this experience on their CV/resume

and request letters of recommendation.

=C2=B7       Hands-on research and education experience.

=C2=B7       Professional development opportunities.

*To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit the

following to **Lisa Barrett (**Lbarret4@uwyo.edu* <Lbarret4@uwyo.edu>*) as

soon as possible (no later than 4/30/17):*

            1) Cover letter or letter of interest

            2) CV or Resume

            3) 3 professional references (name and contact information)