*Project:* The University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment

and Natural Resources is seeking two summer research assistants to

assist on a large-scale study in northern New Hampshire examining the

effectiveness of different adaptive silvicultural strategies at

sustaining northern hardwood forest ecosystems in the face of climate

change and invasive species impacts.  These positions would be working

on a multi-disciplinary team on a collaborative project between the

University of Vermont, Dartmouth College, and the U.S. Forest Service

Northern Research Station based in the beautiful landscapes contained

within Dartmouth College’s Second College Grant in northern New Hampshire.

*Applicant requirements:*  Applicants should have a background in

forestry, natural resources, environmental science, ecology or biology.

A working knowledge of tree identification and common forest

measurements is strongly desired.  Applicants must be willing and able

to work efficiently in remote forested settings as part of a research

team.  Applicants must also be able to hike through varied terrain to

reach study areas and be willing to work long hours outdoors.

*

**Responsibilities:* Work will involve extensive field work, including

collection of soil, vegetation, and woody debris data. These positions

begin late May/early June 2017 and end mid/late August and will be based

out of Milan, NH.  Housing will be provided in the form of cabins within

the Second College Grant and hourly wage will vary from $10-$12

depending on work experience.

*Interested candidates should e-mail a letter describing their

background, qualifications and interests along with a resumé to Matthias

Nevins (matthias.nevins@uvm.edu) by March 28, 2017.*

A Crew Lead and one Crewmember positions are available for post-fire vegetation research projects in Yosemite National Park, with some work in neighboring National Forests, with the O=92Hara and Stephens labs at UC Berkeley. The crew will collect data on a suite of vegetation characteristics as part of several studies on fire effects. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule that varies between 4 10-hour work weeks and some longer trips of up to 8 10-hour days. The 4-month field season will begin Tuesday May 30th.

The duty station will be at the Sierra Nevada Research Institute Yosemite Field Station in Wawona, California. The field station has bunk-style housing for $300/month (details on the station can be found here<http://snrs.ucmerced.edu/sites/snrs.ucmerced.edu/files/page/documents/yfs_what_to_expect_1.pdf>). Work will be a mixture of day trips, backpacking trips and a few car camping trips. Must be comfortable camping for extensive periods, working in remote locations without cell coverage, in inclement weather and sometimes uncomfortable conditions (e.g. shrubby burned sites in full sun), all while maintaining a positive attitude and attention to detail! Day-to-day work schedules are likely to include long days when visiting more remote sites. Applicants must be comfortable hiking up to 5 miles off trail per day in rough, uneven terrain, and backpacking with 50lb packs on maintained trails. Hazards include steep slopes, snakes, ticks, falling timber, and illegal marijuana plantations. But it will also be a fun summer outdoors! All employees must complete CPR & Wilderness First Aid on their own time.

Duties and Required Qualifications

Crew lead: $17-18/hour, depending on experience

Duties:  Crew lead is responsible for organizing day-to-day work plans, ensuring work plans are accomplished, managing crew safety and logistics, and maintaining good communication with project lead.  Crew lead will also coordinate schedules with other field crews as needed.

Required Qualifications

–Leadership experience in vegetation data collection

–Experience identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys & knowledge of California flora

–Experience navigating off trail using map and compass and GPS units

–Strong organizational skills

–Bachelor=92s degree in Biology, Botany, Natural Resources or related field

Crewmember: $15-16/hour, depending on experience

Duties: Work as a team to collect data using a suite of sampling protocols.

Desired qualifications

–Previous experience on field crews and/or a field measurements course

–Experience identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys & knowledge of California flora

To apply

Please compile a single pdf document with:

–a one-page cover letter that includes the position you wish to be considered for and dates of availability

–a one-page resume

–contact information for three references

Send single pdf document to Kristen Shive at rimfire.2014@gmail.com<mailto:rimfire.2014@gmail.com>, with the position you want to be considered for in the subject line (Crew lead, Crewmember or Both). Your application will not be considered if these directions are not followed in full.  Applications will be reviewed and the top-rated applicants will be contacted for an interview. Questions should also be directed to rimfire.2014@gmail.com<file:///C:/Berkeley/Hugh_Stuff/Budget/Crew%20Documentation/2017/rimfire.2014@gmail.com>.

The Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, West Virginia University, invites applications for a graduate research assistant (GRA) to conduct research on the role of the herb layer in nitrogen cycling in an Appalachian hardwood forest. The study is situated in and takes advantage of the data-rich environment of the Fernow Experimental Forest operated by the U.S. Forest Service’s Northern Research Station. West Virginia University is the state=92s flagship research-one institution, and is among the top universities in the nation, with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research.

The successful applicant will conduct field work and sample collection, processing, and analyses to: 1) assess whether particular herbaceous species are disproportionally found under tree species associated with either high N or low N availability,  2) assess the relative importance of overstory and understory plants in watershed nitrogen retention, and 3) to assess how the composition of different soil nitrogen compounds is influenced by tree species associated with high vs low N availability. Other duties include (but are not limited to) various field and lab work, maintenance of field equipment, coursework and publication. The production of an exemplary thesis is expected.

Applicants must possess a bachelor=92s degree completed in natural resources, ecology, biology, environmental sciences, or a closely related field. Experience in forest plant identification, data processing, analysis, and GIS are a plus. Strong verbal, written, and computational skills are mandatory. Successful applicants will work collaboratively and independently, and conduct field work under variable weather conditions in steep, mountainous terrain. Applicants must possess a valid US driver’s license.

The preferred start date of the position is May or June of 2017. However, this position remains open until filled. If interested in applying, please forward by email the following documents (incomplete applications will not be reviewed): transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students), cover letter (including academic, research and professional goals and interests), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Kirsten Stephan, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, 337D Percival Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA; Tel: (304) 293-0024; Email: Kirsten.Stephan@mail.wvu.edu.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, NY, is accepting

applications for a Seasonal Project Assistant to assist in studies of the

ecology of the Hudson River. This position reports to Dr. Stuart Findlay.

Desired dates of employment are approximately May 15th through September

15, 2017.

Duties include considerable fieldwork on boats and along shore or wetlands

of the Hudson River, as well as data entry and collection and processing of

zebra mussels, other invertebrates and water samples. To qualify,

candidates must be comfortable working in and around the water and handling

sample equipment weighing up to 75 pounds; experience with boats and

training in limnology and invertebrate zoology also helpful.

Finalist candidate will be required to successfully complete a post-offer,

pre-employment driving background check.

Position is hourly, non-exempt and non-benefitted.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until March 24, 2017 or until filled. Onsite housing may be available.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Visit our website a

http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-are/jobs and complete our online job

application. Please attach one document which includes a cover letter,

resume and the names and full contact information (including e-mail

address) for three professional references. Include job code 17012-I in

your correspondence.

The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative

Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal

employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to

race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national

origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, or

genetic information.

We are seeking two summer undergraduate researchers to participate in a

project investigating how variation of streamflow affects energy

transfer through stream food webs. The goal of the Food Chain Length

(FCL) project is to link the mechanisms of temporal variation in

streamflow and intensity of disturbance regimes to FCL in aridland

streams. Ongoing research conducted in streams across Arizona includes

repeated measures of variation in food chain length, ecosystem

metabolism, nitrate concentrations, and experimental nitrogen pulse

manipulations. Additionally, we are investigating how flood pulses of

water and nitrogen stimulate production in the riparian ecosystem by

measuring changes in soil processes, primary producers, and consumers.

Students will contribute both to the field campaign and laboratory

sample processing. Students will also collaborate closely with the

principal investigator, graduate students, and technicians to develop an

independent research project that will build on the ongoing research.

Fieldwork will consist of traveling to rivers across the state of

Arizona for aquatic biological surveys, water quality measurements,

sensor maintenance, and requires spending long days in the desert during

the Arizona summer, often carrying heavy equipment. Lab work will

consist of processing samples for stable isotope analysis, invertebrate

sorting, and soil microbial activity and nutrient assays.

Applicant requirements: Students must have demonstrated interest in

ecology. The position lasts 12 weeks, preferably starting in early May,

though exact dates are flexible and is based at Arizona State

University. Application is restricted to currently enrolled

undergraduates that graduate no sooner than fall 2017. All applicants

must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Desired qualifications: Previous experience with laboratory or field-

based research; coursework in biology, ecology, chemistry, and

math/statistics; enthusiasm about conducting both field and lab work,

with occasional long days in the field or multi-day field trips; valid

U.S. driver=92s license. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons

with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

To apply: 1) letter summarizing research interests and experience, 2)

list of relevant coursework, and 3) CV to Dr. Tamara Harms

(tkharms@alaska.edu) by March 21, 2017

This position serves to assist in a collaborative effort in a statewide vegetation monitoring project being established and led by the Minnesota Biological Survey; a program housed within the MN Department of Natural Resources.  Field work will include driving and hiking to often remote sites, navigating to sites using GPS units, establishing plots according to monitoring protocols, and collecting quantitative data on plant species and other aspects of ecosystems such as soils and coarse woody debris. Plant identification skills, as well as the use of dichotomous keys will be required.

Periods of very demanding fieldwork under potentially arduous conditions will be followed by periods of administrative work during the winter months. Tasks such as data entry from field forms, identifying and preparing collected plants for identification, and assisting with preparing data for analyses will take precedent. Other tasks include verifying potential plot locations using GIS, contacting landowners and site managers for permission to collect data, and assisting with data entry or GIS mapping of other ongoing projects.

This position is the first of two temporary positions being posted. The anticipated end date is June 28, 2019. Extension of the position is dependent on funding.

For more information and to apply, go to https://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and click on “External Applicants”.  In the keyword search box, enter the job listing number 11898 and follow the instructions at the bottom of the posting.  The closing date for this posting is March 21, 2017.

If you have questions about the position, contact Hannah Texler (hannah.texler@state.mn.us; 651.259.5048) or Erika Rowe (erika.rowe@state.mn.us; 651-259-5134).

The Purcell lab in the Department of Entomology at UCR seeks motivated

undergraduate students to contribute to summer research projects.  Members

of the Purcell lab study the behavioral, ecological and genetic basis of

evolutionary transitions in social organization in insects such as ants.=20 One project in particular will require 1-2 undergraduate research assistants

this summer.  Recent research is expanding what we know about the role of

the gut microbiome in ecology. Amanda Hale, a PhD student in the Purcell

lab, is investigating the role of gut microbiome plasticity in facilitating

the success of invasive species.  This project will consist of field

collections of ants from different natural and urbanized areas in the

southern California region, lab maintenance of experimental colonies, and

genetic lab work. Collections will be time sensitive, requiring on-site

camping in the field and motivated students with strong time-management

skills. Experience with camping, hiking and other outdoor activities will be

an asset.   Students will gain skills in insect identification, field work,

sterile lab technique, dissections, and experimental design.  Exceptional

students who demonstrate their skills and work ethic in lab may be able to

run their own experiment, earn research credit, or earn a salary as a

research assistant.  If interested, please contact Amanda Hale

(ahale004@ucr.edu) for more information.  Application materials will include

a resume/CV and contact information for two references.  These will be due

no later than April 10.

Location:

St. Paul, MN, USA

Duration:

May-August

Job Type:

Seasonal

Application Deadline:

03/22/2017 or until filled

Job Description:

One (1) technician is needed for a study of reed canarygrass treatments and floodplain forest tree planting. One goal is to develop more effective reed canarygrass control measures that reduce the grass=92s coverage. The second is to study the effects of site treatment across a range of environmental factors. The third is to examine differences in natural tree regeneration across site treatments and the range of environmental factors tested. The fourth is to study tree seedling establishment, survival and growth across different stock types, site treatment strategies, and the range of environmental factors studies. The technician will join a graduate student researcher to collect data including: estimate percent cover of reed canarygrass, record differences in environmental factors, measure tree growth, and enter field data as a team and independently. Our office is based in St. Paul, MN and field sites are in southeast Minnesota. A vehicle will be provided for transportation between the office and field sites. We are looking for applicants who will take pride in collecting and entering high-quality ecological data, are hard-working, and have a team-

oriented attitude. May involve occasional work on other projects in Minnesota associated with the Montgomery lab at the University of Minnesota.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include undergraduate standing in Natural Resources, Forestry, Ecology, Wildlife or related major or equivalent experience; a valid driver=92s license, good driving record, and ability to drive for at least two hours at a time; ability to work in challenging terrain (full sun, high humidity, wet, mucky ground); ability to closely follow tree measurement and percent coverage protocol and data entering instructions; attention to detail and accuracy in data collection; and willingness to spend long days in the field working and hiking through dense ground vegetation and wet environments with biting insects. This job requires people who have high attention to detail, are able to follow precise protocol, and possess a positive attitude. Must be willing to occasionally camp near field site for field work.

Compensation:

$12/hour for 40 hours/week. If applicants prefer part-time employment (e.g. <40h/week) please indicate that preference in the application.

To Apply:

Persons interested in interviewing for a position should email a letter of interest and resume with names and contact information (phone and email) for two references to Maria DeLaundreau at dela0271@umn.edu. Please include YOUR LAST NAME and =93FLOODPLAIN TECH=94 in the email subject line.

Number of Openings:

1

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with  varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expressions.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

Job Title: Field technician

Location:

Northern Minnesota, USA

Duration: 4-6 months (May 15 =96 August 31)

Job Type:

Seasonal

Application Deadline:

03/31/2017

Job Description:

Two (2) technicians are needed for a study of brushland vegetation response following prescribed burning in northern Minnesota. Our research objective is to examine the effects of season of burning on brushland habitat quality and use. The technicians will join a graduate student researcher to conduct vegetation surveys and fuel assessments. We are looking for applicants who will take pride in collecting high-quality ecological data without supervision, under challenging field conditions (i.e., strenuous hiking in brushy wetlands; long hours of sun, heat, and humidity; ticks, mosquitoes and biting flies galore), with a hard-working, team-oriented attitude, and preferably with a good sense of humor. The season will run from May 15, 2017 through end of August 2017, and there is some flexibility to the start and end dates depending on whether and technician availability. The project will be based out of the UMN Cloquet Forestry Center.

While the primary responsibility of the technicians will be work related to the study of brushland vegetation, other projects and field opportunities will likely be available throughout the summer.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include a background, or seeking degree, in Natural Resources, Forestry, Ecology, Wildlife or related major or equivalent experience; ability to work in challenging terrain and navigate in the field using GPS; ability to closely follow vegetation survey and fuel assessment protocol and data entering instructions; experience with plant identification in the Lake States; and willingness to spend long days in the field working and hiking through brushy, wet environments. This habitat is difficult to move through, so prior experience working in difficult terrain is a plus. This job requires people who enjoy living and working closely with others, are resourceful and creative, have high attention to detail, are able to follow precise protocol, comfortable going with the flow with a sometimes unpredictable work schedule and possess a positive attitude for long days. Surveys require driving between multiple sites and applicants must possess a valid driver=92s license.

Compensation:

$12/h @ approximately 40/week from May through August. Housing is provided if needed at a minimal cost (~25$/week).

To Apply:

Persons interested in interviewing for a position should email a letter of interest and current CV with names and contact information (phone and email) for two references to Lori Knosalla at knosa003@umn.edu.Please include YOUR LAST NAME and =93BRUSHLAND TECH=94 in the email subject line.

Number of Openings:

2

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expressions.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

The Ponisio Lab is seeking two field technicians to conduct fieldwork for a

new experiment investigating pollinator interactions in the Madrean Sky

Islands. This long-term project will explore how interaction patterns at

the individual, species, and network levels affect ecosystem resilience and

function, and how the assembly history of a community influences those

patterns. This is a collaborative project with Shalene Jha at the

University of Texas and Terry Griswold at the USDA Logan Bee Lab. Our

non-profit partner is Robinson Sudan at New Leaf.

We will be sampling plant-pollinator communities in southeastern Arizona

and northern New Mexico from mid-June to August 2017. A typical field day

will involve either driving or hiking to sampling sites in high-elevation

meadows, collecting pollinators for approximately four hours, and pinning

samples back at the campsite. We intend to camp for around five days at a

time, then return to one of two field stations (Southwestern Research

Station in Arizona and Sevilleta Field Station in New Mexico). We will work

in teams of two, and rotate the teams around the sampling sites.

*Responsibilities*

   – Field monitoring and collection of pollinators

   – Processing insect specimens in the lab including pinning bees,

   labeling samples

   – Data entry into spreadsheets

   – Periodic monitoring of trap nesting surveys or other miscellaneous

   pollination experiments

*Qualifications*

*Required*

   – Interest in botany, entomology, conservation biology and field ecology

   – Previous field or lab experience or coursework related to botany

   and/or entomology

   – Attention to detail (will be collecting and working with original

   data)

   – Highly motivated and able to work independently

   – Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

   – Ability to work in field under sunny conditions for long hours

   – Car camping and/or backpacking experience

   – Valid Drivers License

*Preferred*

   – Bachelors degree in relevant field

   – Previous experience studying pollinators, especially native bees

   and/or monitoring other insect populations

   – Previous field experience in the southwestern U.S.

The salary for this position is $2641- $3082 monthly, depending on previous

experience.

Candidates should apply for this position by March 27, 2017 by emailing

Kaysee Tom at kathleen.c.tom@gmail.com with =E2=80=9CField Tech Application =E2=80=93

YourLastName=E2=80=9D as the subject line, e.g., =E2=80=9CField Tech Application =E2=80=93

Ponisio.=E2=80=9D Please include a cover letter, C.V., and the names and contact

information for 2-3 references.

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*About the Ponisio Lab*

The Ponisio Lab (http://www.ponisiolab.com) is a new lab at the University

of California, Riverside. With continued degradation of ecosystems, we need

to know how to restore biodiversity, both for conservation and to ensure

the provision of essential services provided by nature. To manage and

restore diversity in human-modified systems, however, we need to understand

the mechanisms that originally maintained biodiversity. The Ponisio Lab

studies the mechanisms operating in complex systems, specifically

ecological communities, that underlie diversity maintenance.

The questions we are currently tackling are along these lines: 1) How do

the characteristics of communities affect interaction patterns? 2) How do

interaction patterns feedback to affect the characteristics of communities?

3) How can we design (restore) degraded communities to promote stability

and evolutionary potential (applying all the principles learned from the

above)?

— Kaysee Tom

Lab Manager, Ponisio Lab, UC Riverside

kathleen.c.tom@gmail.com