Title: =09Seasonal Technicians- Wetlands, Riparian Systems, Mapping, and Botany (3 =96 4 positions) Work Location: Utah Geological Survey, Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Rate: $12 – $14/hr; one technician with strong botany skills may be paid a higher rate Closing Date: March 12, 2017

Employment Period: End of May through end of September, with one or more technicians continuing past end date

Position Description:  The Utah Geological Survey is hiring seasonal technicians for a variety of aquatic projects, including:

1.=09Conducting wetland field assessments to evaluate wetland health and refine an assessment protocol. Major tasks include taking water quality samples with a hand-held meter, describing soil profiles, and evaluating qualitative measures to describe wetland condition. An incumbent with suitable skills may also assist with collecting plant community data. Work will be with a two-person crew.

2.=09Collecting basic data on springs and stream segments. Major tasks include using aerial imagery to identify target survey locations, navigating to both backcountry and front country locations, and collecting basic information on aquatic condition at springs and streams. Work will typically be carried out solo, but the incumbent will have access to an emergency beacon.

3.=09Collecting stream geomorphology data. Major tasks include assessing cross-sections of a stream to identify bank stability, channel features, and riparian buffer. Work will be with a two-person crew.

4.=09Assisting with wetland mapping. Major tasks include conducting field reconnaissance to evaluate wetland boundaries and then mapping wetlands using field notes and aerial imagery in ArcGIS.

5.=09Assisting with other duties as needed, such as data entry/data checking, map making using ArcMap, and drafting figures for scientific publication.

Likely all technicians will have the opportunity to participate in all of the above tasks, though technicians will be assigned a primary task based on their qualifications. Most of the field work will take place as day trips from our office in Salt Lake City, but some overnight travel may be necessary for some projects. Work days will typically consist of four 10+ hour days per week, but other schedules may sometimes be required. This position is a great opportunity to visit seldom-seen parts of Utah and to develop expertise in a variety of wetlands and aquatic systems across the state.

Required Qualifications:

1.=09Completion of at least three years of education towards a bachelor=92s degree in geology, ecology, biology, wetland science, botany , wildlife biology, or other related field.

2.=09Ability to work independently with guidance and ability to collect data accurately and with attention to detail.

3.=09Willingness and ability to work long hours and unusual schedules (including overnights), travel extensively, drive a State of Utah vehicle, hike moderate distances through occasionally rough terrain, and tolerate exposure to extreme heat, rain, biting insects, and other field nuisances.

Preference will be given to individuals with coursework or professional experience in at least one of the following areas (please mention in cover letter):

1.=09ArcGIS (especially map making and digitizing from aerial imagery).

2.=09National Wetland Inventory data and the Cowardin classification system.

4.=09Stream geomorphology concepts.

5.=09Plant identification, especially wetland plants.

6.=09Background in wetlands, streams, riparian areas, and/or aquatic systems.

7.=09At least one season of field experience or demonstrated ability to conduct work outdoors.=20 8.=09Collection practices for water quality data.

9.=09Describing soil profiles and identifying hydric soil indicators.

10.=09Photoshop/Illustrator

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To apply, submit resume, cover letter, three references (with phone numbers), and available start date to Ryhan Sempler at the Utah Geological Survey, rsempler@utah.gov.  You may direct all questions to this email. Applications will be accepted through March 12.

We are offering Graduate Student Assistantships through centers and resea rch

programs in the Department of Environmental Studies Department at the

Antioch University New England. These assistantships place the student at the intersection of scholarship

and practice as they develop their professional skills as part of our

Master=92s or PhD programs in Environmental Studies. Assistantships are currently available in: – Forest Ecology and Management

– Wildlife Ecology: turtle conservation

– Applications in GIS – Climate Change Preparedness

– Environmental Education

– Food Justice and Community Gardening

– US Progressive Caucus Fellowship

– Social Justice: Livable Wage Initiative

Students interested are encouraged to apply as part of their application  for

admission to the Master=92s Degree in Environmental Studies.   We encoura ge

prospective students to contact us if they have any questions about the

assistantships or the degree programs. More details on the graduate programs can be found at

http://www.antiochne.edu/environmental-studies/

Application materials will be accepted until June 1, 2017 or until a

suitable candidates are found.

For admission info, contact, Sarah Wilson, swilson@antioch.edu

For assistantship info contact, Professor Peter A. Palmiotto,

ppalmiotto@antioch.edu

Antioch University New England believes in ecological stewardship and soc ial

justice, cultivating local as well as global perspectives to educate

students with diverse backgrounds and opinions to become leaders of chang e.

For more information go to https://www.antioch.edu/new-england

The Global Change Ecology Group at the University of Alabama has several  exciting opportunities available for students to pursue a Ph.D. degree in plant physiological ec ology and terrestrial/atmospheric interactions. We seek highly motivated graduates  students to work on one of four active research areas:=20 1)=09Water Use Efficiency of Cellulose based Biofuels

2)=09Climate and water management effects on the carbon, water and energy  dynamics Everglades=20=20 Ecosystems

3)=09Synthesis of eddy covariance data across regions of the southeastern  United States. 4)=09Urban Forestry

Interested students should apply for the Ph.D. program within the Departm ent of Biological Sciences. The student’s research interests should focus on plant ecophysiology, eco system physiology, or plant ecology. To be eligible for positions, interested students must meet the  graduate admission requirements of the University of Alabama and have competitive GPA and GR E scores.  Applicants interested in ecophysiology should have a strong understanding of eddy co variance techniques. In addition, applicants should have strong analytical and quantitative skill s and knowledge of SAS and/or R programming. Applicants with previous research experiences and/or a Maste rs degree in biogeochemistry, ecophysiology, forestry, or atmospheric sciences would b e favored for the position. Support is by research and/or teaching assistantships with summer funding  opportunities (Dependent on the area of research interest).=20 Interested students should send a copy of their CV, statement of research  interest, scientific writing sample and unofficial copy of transcripts.  For more details, contact Drs . Gregory Starr or Christina Staudhammer (gstarr@ua.edu or 205-348-0556 / cstaudhammer@ua.edu or 205-3 48-0556).

The Gardiner Lab in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State  University is looking to hire several lab/field technicians for the  coming field season. We are a landscape ecology lab based in Wooster, OH  but we primarily conduct our research in the urban ecosystem of  Cleveland, OH. Our NSF-funded research focuses on designing sustainable  urban green spaces that are both cost-effective and better for the  environment.

As one of our undergraduate researchers, you will gain both field and  lab experience.

In the field, you might help establish experimental plots, set up insect  traps, collect plant or insect samples, or maintain plots. Back at the  laboratory, you might prepare equipment for different field work  experiments, sort through samples and look for spiders or beetles, pin  insect specimens, or help rear native bee larvae. We work hard, rain or  shine, to collect our samples and are looking for undergraduates who can  work effectively in outdoor settings, maintain positive attitudes, and  who are detail orientated. A valid driver=E2=80=99s license is required.

At the end of your summer at the Gardiner Lab you can expect to gain:

-An increased knowledge of Ohio=E2=80=99s diverse insect and plant  communities

-Skills in collecting unique arthropods including spiders, long legged  flies, and bees

-A resume-building research experience and potential letters of  recommendation for future jobs

Pay: $9.50/Hour (up to 38 hours/week)

Location: Wooster, OH @ OARDC

Timing: mid-May to mid-August, 2017

Email Chris Riley at riley.595@osu.edu <mailto:todd.489@osu.edu> for  more information or to submit your completed application! Applications  Due March 20th! For best consideration please submit prior to this  deadline but we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis after  the due date.

The Marcarelli Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology Lab is searching for a motivated

student in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science for a NSF Research

Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position. The student will work closely

with Dr. Marcarelli and her graduate students to study the balance between

nitrogen fixation and denitrification in streams and rivers.  The REU

student will design a research project, conduct field work, analyze samples

and data, and synthesize findings related to the core questions of this

project:

1. How do nitrogen cycle processes co-exist in small streams, large rivers,

and adjacent wetlands?

2. How does nutrient enrichment shift the balance among nitrogen cycle

processes?

3. How does community composition of algae and microbes relate to rates of

nitrogen cycle processes?

There will be opportunities to conduct field work in the Upper Peninsula

of Michigan, participate in undergraduate research workshops, and present

research results to the Michigan Tech community and possibly at a national

conference.

The candidate must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

and enrolled as an undergraduate student in Fall 2017.  The REU is expected

to last 10 weeks (start/end date negotiable but should occur between June 1

and August 31 2017) with a total stipend of $5,000 and an additional $1,000

to offset the cost of summer lodging, which is available on campus at

Michigan Tech.

To apply, please submit a cover letter (include a statement of interest,

future plans, confirmation of eligibility, and preferred start/end dates),

an up-to-date CV or resume, a recent transcript (unofficial is fine), and

names and contact information for two references to Dr. Amy Marcarelli (

ammarcar@mtu.edu).

Application review will begin immediately and continue until position is

filled.

*Visit our lab webpage for a more in-depth view of our research and to meet

the members of our team. **http://marcarelli-lab.bio.mtu.edu/home*

<http://marcarelli-lab.bio.mtu.edu/home>

— Amy Marcarelli

Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

Michigan Technological University

1400 Townsend Dr., Dow 740

Houghton, MI 49931

Phone: 906-487-2867

ammarcar@mtu.edu

http://www.bio.mtu.edu/faculty/Marcarelli.htm

Seasonal Field Technician Positions Studying Vegetation and Pollinator Networks in Longleaf Pine Savanna

The Savannah River Site, South Carolina

We seek to fill multiple field technician positions for a large-scale experiment testing how the restoration of longleaf pine ecosystem in the Southeastern United States impacts pollinator networks and the vegetation community. Primary job duties will include field, laboratory, and office tasks required for vegetation and pollinator sampling. The research for this field season has 2 major goals: 1) conducting a survey of diverse ground cover plant species across many experimental plots in the field and 2) collecting, processing, and identifying insect pollinators from blooming plants in order to construct plant-pollinator networks. The ideal start date for this position would be in early June 2017, and it will last for approximately 6 months. Pay rate will be $10-12 per hour, commensurate with experience.  The technician will work at the Savannah River Site, live in a town near the site (Aiken or New Ellenton, SC, or Augusta, GA), and will join a team of Lars Brudvig , Rufus Isaacs, Jason Gibbs, and the lead technician (Sabrie Breland) based at The Savanna River Site. Housing is not provided, but low-cost options are available. Successful candidates will have, or be working towards, a bachelor=92s degree in ecology, biology, or a related discipline. Previous field research experience is required, previous entomological or botanical field experience is highly desired. The successful applicant must be able to endure hot, humid conditions and long hours in the field.

Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is important to note that the research site is a highly secure area run by the federal government, so non-United States citizens may have difficulty gaining clearance to work there.

To apply, please email a resume and a letter including descriptions of past experience that highlight entomology/botany/ecology experience, why this position is interesting or important to you, dates of availability, and contact information with email addresses for three references to Sabrie Breland (sabriejrb@gmail.com) with subject line =93Seasonal technician application=94.  Review of application materials will begin immediately; applications received after March 31 will not be considered.

Carbon dynamics of overlapping consumer hotspots in stream ecosystems. A research experience for undergraduates is available at the University of Oklahoma for the summer of 2017 with Drs. Caryn Vaughn and Thomas Parr to study stream consumer contributions to carbon biogeochemistry. This REU is part of our NSF funded project =93Shifting hotspots – How do consumer aggregations interact to influence resource heterogeneity and fluxes in streams?=94=20

The successful candidate will join a team of researchers looking at the effects of overlapping fish and mussel consumer aggregations on nutrient recycling rates, flux, and stoichiometry, and their implications for ecosystem functions like primary production. The student will work as part of this team in a greenhouse facility on the OU campus in Norman, OK and in the field in Southeastern Oklahoma. The student will also develop an independent project leveraging existing field sites and resources to complement this ongoing research.

The ideal candidate should be broadly interested in pursuing a career in Ecology or a related field, eager to learn new skills, hard-working, and detail oriented. The student will start on June 1st, 2017 at OU in Norman, OK (earlier start dates are negotiable). We will provide a stipend of $500/wk for 12 weeks ($6,000/summer) and funding to attend and present the work at one conference.=20

Eligibility:

Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students who have received their bachelor=92s degree or who are not currently enrolled as students at an institution are not eligible.

Students interested in this position should apply by March 31st 2017, but we will accept applications until a suitable candidate is identified. To apply, please send the following:

1. Resume or CV

2. A 1-2 page statement describing your interest in the position, career goals, and previous research experience. 3. Contact information for 2-3 references.

4. Unofficial copy of transcripts (including courses in progress).

Please send applications to:

Thomas Parr (thomas.parr@ou.edu)

Contact: Dr. Thomas Parr or Dr. Caryn Vaughn (cvaughn@ou.edu) with any questions. http://carynvaughn.com/research/

The role of birds and rodents in Lyme disease ecology

Dept of E3B, Columbia

May 15 to August 29, 2017

Description: A paid opportunity is available to participate in research related to the role of birds and rodents in the ecology of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases The intern will gain knowledge and field experience while working on a long-term project studying the dynamics of infection in birds and mice on Block Island, RI. Responsibilities and learning opportunities include: bird mist netting, conducting bird point count surveys, small mammal trapping, collecting ticks from animals and the environment.

Requirements: Ability to identify common northeastern birds by sight and sound and previous experience doing bird point count surveys are required. Candidates must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a Bachelor=92s degree in a biological science; must possess a valid driver=92s license; and be able to hike outdoors while carrying equipment.

Logistics: The position will be based on Block Island, RI. Housing and transportation will be provided.

Project PI: Maria Diuk-Wasser. If interested please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and emails of two references to mad2256@columbia.edu

PhD student opportunity in population modeling starting Fall 2017 at the University of New Hampshire.

Seeking a highly motivated PhD student for Fall 2017 to conduct research in population modeling of a threatened lagomorph. The student will join an effort to develop and implement a new monitoring protocol to assess occupancy and abundance of New England cottontails in a metapopulation context. A focus will be on monitoring trends and factors that influence extinction/recolonization patch dynamics, and applying spatially explicit mark-recapture abundance estimation with noninvasive genetic sampling approaches. In addition, the student will develop dissertation research questions of his/her own design related to population viability, and which may entail evaluating restoration strategies, including habitat management, translocations, and releases of captively bred rabbits, as well as considerations of genetic diversity and landscape connectivity. Applicants will have a strong interest in population ecology, conservation management, and the application of diverse disciplinary tools. The position will be in the Kovach lab (http://unh.edu/kovach_lab/) at the University of New Hampshire. The student will work closely with natural resource managers engaged in the New England Cottontail Conservation Initiative.

The most qualified candidates will have competitive GPA and GRE scores, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and experience with analyzing population-level data. Experience with occupancy modeling, abundance estimation, population modeling, and noninvasive genetic sampling are desirable. Opportunities for molecular work exist, but are not a requirement of this position. A Masters degree is preferred but not required. Interest and ability to work in the field is also preferred.  Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to work collaboratively are important.

Admission will be through the Natural Resources and Earth Systems Sciences Program at the University of New Hampshire (http://www.unh.edu/nressphd). Interested applicants should submit their application materials to the program as soon as possible. Interested applicants should also contact Adrienne Kovach with further questions, and send the following materials to akovach@unh.edu, simultaneously with their application to the program: — letter explaining research interest and experience

— CV with GRE scores and GPA

— unofficial transcripts or a list of relevant courses taken Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The New Jersey School of Conservation is offering its 6th annual herpetology workshop.  Please distribute this information to undergraduates in need of research/elective credits or anyone wishing to gain herpetological field experience.

Dates: June 12-23, 2017 (weekend attendance is optional)

Location: New Jersey School of Conservation (NJSOC) in Stokes State Forest, Sussex County, New Jersey

Description: This workshop is an introduction to the reptiles and amphibians of the Northeast United States and the techniques that are used to conserve and study them in the field.  Through numerous field activities, participants will acquire vital research skills and hands-on experience with the salamanders, frogs, toads, turtles, lizards, and snakes that call the Northeast home.  A small number of classroom lectures and active learning discussions will also contribute to the learning experience.

The workshop includes:

  *   Discussions of reptile and amphibian natural history: their basic biology, life histories, and habitats

  *   Discussions on the conservation and management of reptiles and amphibians

  *   Discussions concerning research design

  *   Reptile and amphibian identification and taxonomy

  *   Identification of calling amphibians by ear

  *   Habitat, plant, and non-herp animal identification

  *   Reptile and amphibian sampling, trapping, and marking/tagging techniques

  *   Radiotelemetry

  *   Reptile and amphibian tissue sampling for DNA analysis

  *   Collection of occupancy, relative abundance, mark-recapture, physical, environmental, and geographic data

  *   Field note recordation and organization

  *   A primer in nature photography

  *   Day and night surveys for reptiles and amphibians

  *   Hikes through several diverse northeastern habitats

  *   Off-site field trips to the New Jersey Pine Barrens and urban habitats

  *   Participation in ongoing herpetological studies at the NJSOC and elsewhere

Qualifications: No experience is necessary but participants should be capable of college-level work and have strong interests in field biology, ecology, natural history, etc.  Participants should also be in relatively good health and capable of hiking several miles in a range of conditions over moderate-difficult terrain.

Cost: The workshop will be divided into two one-week sessions, with each week-long session involving different schedules, activities, and learning experiences.  Participants will have the option of taking the workshop for either one week (5 days) or two weeks (10 days).  Cost is $750.00 per person for one week and $1000.00 per person for two weeks (discounts available for early registrants; see registration below).  These fees include instruction, meals, and lodging at the NJSOC.

Credit: One to three (1-3) transferable, undergraduate credits are obtainable through Montclair State University for an additional fee.  Non-credit options and course completion certificates are also available upon request.

Registration: Class space is limited and participants will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.  To reserve a seat, each participant must pay a non-refundable $250 deposit by May 1st 2017.  Participants who pay in full by May 1st will receive a 10% discount on their registration.  Late registrations will be welcome after May 1st if space is still available (please inquire).  Full registration must be paid by June 1st 2017.  Refunds will not be issued after June 1st.

Contact: Thomas.J.Duchak@hofstra.edu

More Information: http://www.montclair.edu/csam/school-of-conservation/summer-workshops/herpetology/