I am seeking a highly motivated MS graduate student to join the Forest and

Fire Ecology research group in the Department of Forestry within the College

of Forest Resources at Mississippi State University (Starkville, MS). Research in our lab focuses on understanding forest response to changing

disturbance regimes in a variety of forest ecosystems, including

Mississippi, Kentucky, Texas, and Siberia. The student will conduct

extensive field research investigating the influence of fire on upland oak

forest regeneration and consequences of forest compositional shifts on

resource availability and forest flammability at a variety of sites,

including Bowen Farm (MS) and Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest (KY).

The student will be appointed as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) but

will act as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate course in Dendrology

and/or Ecology during two semesters. The student also will be expected to

assist other researchers in the lab with their projects.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, biology, or a

related field. Successful candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for

research, strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail,

and ability to work independently. Prior experience in fieldwork related to

forest and ecosystem ecology is highly desired. Applicants must be in

excellent physical condition and capable of working long hours outdoors

exposed to harsh weather, biting insects, and thorny vegetation. The student

must have data analysis and scientific writing experience and a strong

desire to pursue these non-field related activities. Must also possess a

current and valid driver’s license.

If interested, please email to Dr. Heather Alexander

(heather.alexander@msstate.edu)  (1) a cover letter discussing interest in

the research, qualifications, and applicable background experience; (2) a

resume/CV; and (3) unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not

be considered. Details on the full application process to the MSU Graduate

School can be found at http://www.grad.msstate.edu/prospective/. Financial

support is available for two years, starting in fall 2017, and includes a

stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance. Review of applications will

begin on February 24, 2017.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers paid summer internship opportunities in cooperation with participating college and universities. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining hands on practical work experience while working with a diverse group of professionals in the fields of wildlife science, biological science, wildlife management, and many other professions within the Department.

What is the Arizona Game and Fish Department?

The Arizona Game & Fish Department is responsible for managing Arizona’s fish and wildlife resource as an enduring public trust. In addition, the department is charged with promoting safe and responsible use of watercraft and off-highway vehicles. Funding is provided from the sale of licenses and permits; watercraft registration fees; federal excise taxes on firearms, fishing equipment, boats, and other sporting goods; state lottery revenues; donations on state income tax forms; and various contracts and grants. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission, whose five members are appointed by the governor, set department policy.

Internship guidelines & overview

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking students to work during the summer to perform duties in the area of wildlife management. Students will perform duties under close supervision.  Duties may include: collecting data, tracking, monitoring and counting animals, computer entry, developing educational materials, conducting creel surveys, fish sampling, habitat measurement, fish stocking, hiking, camping, swimming or working varied hours.  Fieldwork may involve long days outdoors in extreme temperatures.

Student interns are hired on a temporary basis and paid an hourly rate of $11.00 (returning interns at $12.00). Interns are not benefit eligible and work at the discretion of the appointing authority. Interns may be employed until they no longer meet the program requirements or the department determines that the work is no longer required. Assignments are typically full-time (unless indicated by hiring supervisor) and generally last between 8 to 12 weeks.

Eligibility requirements

* Currently enrolled in curriculum leading towards a Bachelor’s or higher level degree on a full time basis (usually 12 semester hours) and pursuing a major in Wildlife Biology or closely related field applicable to the internship opportunity (subject to verification)

* Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

* Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above

* Ability to pass a post-offer physical exam (if applicable)

* Valid driver’s license (free of restrictions, if applicable)

Application & Selection Process

*        Eligible students interested in summer employment must apply through www.azstatejobs.gov<http://www.azstatejobs.gov> .  Click “Search for Jobs” and select “Game and Fish Department” from the agency dropdown.

*        Students must submit a cover letter and resume in one document when applying.

*        Students must outline in their cover letter, by priority and by hiring supervisor name, the internships they choose to apply for.  Students may select up to five internships to apply for.

*        Students must attach unofficial transcripts of college coursework.

*         Resumes must be submitted to the site no later than close date.

The anticipated start date for the internships is May 22, 2017.

For additional information on the internship program, contact Milani Barron, Staffing Manager at (623) 236-7319 mbarron@azgfd.gov<mailto:mbarron@azgfd.gov> , or Brisa Daniel, Staffing Analyst at (623) 236-7323 bdaniel@azgfd.gov<mailto:bdaniel@azgfd.gov>.

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=3DECOLOG&req=3D2017-ACI-013

Working collaboratively with the Grand Canyon =E2=80=93 Parashant National

Monument, the Great Basin Institute is recruiting one intern to assist with

environmental stewardship and historical preservation by spending time

working on projects such as invasives inventory, air quality monitoring and

the production of a variety of public education materials. These projects

will assist in the creation, promotion, facilitation and improvement of the

public=E2=80=99s understanding of natural, historic and cultural resources

significance, as well as recreational opportunities within the Monument.

The intern will be spending the majority of time on writing and researching

scientific and historic information to be used in the Parashant National

Monument Mobile Application. Other duties will include public events and

outreach, data entry, compiling information to be used in social media and

assisting with other natural and cultural resource projects.

Compensation:

o Living Allowance: $9,520.00

o AmeriCorps Education Award*: $2,199.92

o Student Loan Forbearance**

o Paid Interest Accrual**

o Housing not provided

* AmeriCorps Education Award may be used for past, present or future

educational expenses.

** On qualifying federal student loans

Timeline:  Starts February 2017 or upon availability for five months

Location: St. George, UT. The Grand Canyon =E2=80=93 Parashant National Monument is

located in the northwest corner of Arizona, bordering Nevada to the west

and near the southern border of Utah.

Qualifications:

o Bachelor=E2=80=99s Degree in Life Sciences preferred, such as: Natural Resources

Management, Environmental Resources, Environmental Education, or related

subject;

o Experience developing and implementing environmental education and

outreach programs;

o Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented;

o Flexibility to handle competing and changing priorities;

o Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public in a variety of

forums;

o Ability to speak English and Spanish conversationally, desirable but not

required;

o Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments;

o Possess clean, valid, state-issued driver=E2=80=99s license; and

o Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal

resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education

Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time

education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)

and federal criminal background checks, (4) Adhere to the rules,

regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service

Agreement; and (5) Will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed

in the Member Service Agreement.

How to Apply:

Please visit our employment web page to apply directly through our online

portal:

http://crcareers.thegreatbasininstitute.org/careers/careers.aspx?rf=3DECOLOG&req=3D2017-ACI-013

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal

employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage

women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to

all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender

identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &

Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other

characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against

individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the

employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or

participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose

discrimination.

Write “Hammerschlag, Neil” <nhammerschlag@RSMAS.MIAMI.EDU>

Summer Research Internships 2017

Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the
ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented
prairie? The Echinacea Project is offering several summer research
internships for students and soon-to-be graduates. We have diverse
potential projects for students with backgrounds or interests in plant
ecology, pollination biology, evolution, statistics, conservation, and
computer science. In the past, interns have completed projects on a variety
of topics including pollination biology, prairie restoration, and
plant-herbivore interactions. Housing in western Minnesota is provided and
there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an
independent project as an REU participant.

QUALIFICATIONS
No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You
will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental
plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect insects, and assist in all
aspects of research. Applicants must be available to begin in Minnesota in
early June. The exact end date of the position in late August or early
September is flexible. We welcome and encourage scientists of all
backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in science, to apply to
work with us!

MORE INFORMATION
Information about our offerings for summer 2017 and the 2017-2018 year are
here: http://echinaceaproject.org/opportunities/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin on February 23rd for REU internships and
on March 2nd for other internship positions.

The team and I are happy to answer any further questions.

Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D.
Conservation Scientist
Division of Plant Science and Conservation
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
phone: 847 835 6978
fax: 847 835 6975
email: echinaceaproject@gmail.com

Echinacea angustifolia <echinaceaproject@gmail.com>

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Research Experience for Undergraduates in Computational Biology –
Dartmouth College – Summer 2017
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The Zhaxybayeva lab in the Biology department at Dartmouth College
(http://www.dartmouth.edu/~ecglab/) is pleased to announce an NSF
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position to study the
evolutionary history of enigmatic, virus-like entities called Gene
Transfer Agents (GTAs). As their name implies, GTAs are hypothesized to
be used by bacteria as gene delivery systems. The Zhaxybayeva lab uses
comparative genomics, phylogenetics, and mathematical modeling to learn
more about this fascinating biological system. This internship is ideal
for candidates with background in mathematics, statistics, computer
science, or engineering interested in exploring how computational
approaches are used in solving biological problems. The student is not
expected to have prior experience working with biological systems. The
student will work closely with Dr. Olga Zhaxybayeva and Dr. Shannon
Soucy and will learn the basics of genomic analyses, how to utilize high
performance computing facilities, read primary scientific literature,
and present scientific research. The candidate must be a citizen or
permanent resident of the United States of America or its possessions,
and enrolled as an undergraduate student in the Fall 2017. Individuals
of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The 9-week
internship is tentatively expected to begin on June 21, 2017 and end on
August 18, 2017. The candidate will receive $4,500 stipend, and will be
reimbursed for the costs of lodging and travel to Dartmouth College.

To apply, please e-mail the following application materials in a single
PDF file to Shannon Soucy (Shannon.Soucy@dartmouth.edu) with the subject
line “REU” no later than March 10, 2017:
1.    A statement with the following information:
a.    Why you are interested in this position.
b.    Your future plans after graduation from college.
c.    Confirmation of your eligibility for the REU program.
d.    Dates you are available to start and end this position.
e.    The name and contact information of one person who will serve as
your reference. Please arrange the letter of recommendation to be sent
to Shannon.Soucy@dartmouth.edu directly by your reference.
f.    Your email address and phone number.
2.    Curriculum Vitae (or resume).
3.    Transcript (unofficial is acceptable).

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,
veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE

The Hood Lab (https://www.amherst.edu/people/facstaff/mhood) in the
Biology Department at Amherst College is seeking to fill a full-time
research assistant position.  The position is for one year, and there
is the possibility to reappointment for a second year.  Ongoing
projects address the evolutionary ecology of infectious disease in
natural plant populations and evolutionary genomics of the pathogen’s
mating compatibility genes.  Activities in this lab span a wide range
of approaches, including molecular genetics, population biology, and
greenhouse/field work.  The research assistant will gain experience and
participate in each of these activities as well as in general lab
maintenance and operation.  Start date will be as early as April, 2017.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field,
previous laboratory experience, and motivation to engage in biology
research are expected.

To apply online, please visit our web site at https://jobs.amherst.edu
and https://apply.interfolio.com/40429

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women,
persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College
is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture
through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

http://www.samford.edu/programs/undergraduate/research-experience/

With funding from the National Science Foundation, the 2016 Samford

University REU program will offer hands-on, field- and laboratory-based

research experiences to US undergraduates.  In this 9-week residential

experience, students will work one-on-one with experienced researchers in

biology and chemistry to design, conduct, and present research related to

the chemistry, genetics, and ecology of organisms, populations, and

communities of Oak Mountain State Park, a large and diverse suburban park

located in the southern Appalachians.  Potential research topics include

plant and animal ecology, microbiology, fire ecology, water quality,

biochemistry, plant and fungal natural products chemistry and bioactivity,

plant taxonomy, and aquatic community ecology.

Quick Facts

Application Deadline: February 14, 2017

Program Timeline: May 29=96July 29, 2017

=95 $525 per week stipend

=95 Travel, room, board and research expenses covered

=95 12 students will be accepted into the program

Reasons to Apply

=95 Explore the worlds of field and laboratory research

=95 Explore your career opportunities as a working scientist

=95 Work closely with expert scientists to develop your own project

=95=09Develop your understanding of scientific ethics and social justice

=95 Spend the summer at Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama=92s largest state park

Application Process

All application materials should be submitted electronically to reu@samford.edu.

Deadline: February 24, 2017

Students must be US citizens or Permanent Residents and have completed two

years of undergraduate study by May, 2017, including one year of

college-level biology.  Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate

program at accredited institutions in the United States at the time the REU

program is held.  Please submit:

=95 Application Form

=95 Transcripts

=95 Letters of Recommendation

=95 Personal Statement

For more information, go to

http://www.samford.edu/programs/undergraduate/research-experience/ or email

reu@samford.edu.

Term: Seasonal position from approximately June 1 to October 31, 2017.

(Start date is dependent on spring snow pack and trail access. End date is

subject to change due to cold weather and snow.)

Schedule: The schedule is typically a 40-hour work period but is dependent upon

weather, work load, etc. A 40-hour period is generally Mon =96 Thursday, 10

hours per day with 3 days off, but may include Mon-Friday, 8 hours per day.

Hourly pay rate: $12.11 =96 $14.36

Work Duties: The successful applicant will serve as a member of a 2-person field crew for

extended trips in backcountry and front country terrain. Primarily, the team

will work at restoration sites focused on the removal of non-native trout to

benefit Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog populations (Rana sierrae). Gill

nets, and occasionally backpack electrofishers, will be used for fish

removal. The restoration sites are in three northern California wilderness

areas, range in elevation from 6,000 to 9,000=92, and will require a

combination of backpacking and 4WD to access. The team will also conduct

surveys of nearby Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog populations. In addition

to these duties, approximately 10% of the job will consist of monitoring and

resource assessment of backcountry fisheries throughout the northern Sierra

Nevada, therefore the ability to implement multiple survey protocols to

collect fish, amphibian, and habitat data for lakes, streams, and meadows in

the Sierra Nevada is necessary for success.

Physical Demands: Field work often involves extended travel with a backpack over rugged, high

elevation terrain, both on trail and off trail. There is potential for

exposure to all types of weather, slippery rocks, insects, poison oak, rough

or fast-moving water, and cold water temperatures. Long periods of hiking,

carrying equipment, swimming, and/or standing may be required. All survey,

backpacking, and camping equipment is provided

Minimum Qualifications: The successful applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:

– Must possess a valid California driver=92s license, Class C.

– Education equivalent to completion of two years of college with a minimum

of 10 semester hours in science (transcript required) OR one year of

equivalent work experience surveying, studying, or evaluation fish or

wildlife populations, data, habitats, or other related work experience.

– Ability to lift and carry heavy loads over rugged cross-country terrain

for extended periods of time in a high elevation wilderness setting.

– Ability to live and work safely in a remote wilderness setting.

Desired Qualifications: Ideally, the successful applicant will possess the following skills:

– Experience with fish survey techniques, including gill-netting,

electrofishing, snorkeling, or similar techniques.

– Experience and aptitude operating handheld electronic equipment, such as

digital cameras, GPS units, radios, PDAs, etc.

– Experience backpacking, traveling, or working in high elevation

backcountry wilderness settings is highly desirable.

– Sufficient experience with computer applications to input and manage data,

including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.

– Ability to be well organized and handle occasionally challenging field

logistics.

– Ability to thoroughly collect data.

– Ability to effectively communicate with field crew members and the public.

Contact information:

Please e-mail a resume, including 3 professional references (and copy of

your transcripts, if applicable) to Isaac.Chellman@wildlife.ca.gov. Cover

letters are not required.

Term: Seasonal position from approximately June 1 to October 31, 2017.

(Start date is dependent on spring snow pack and trail access. End date is

subject to change due to cold weather and snow.)

Schedule: The schedule is typically a 40-hour work period but is dependent upon

weather, work load, etc. A 40-hour period is generally Mon =96 Thursday, 10

hours per day with 3 days off, but may include Mon-Friday, 8 hours per day.

Hourly pay rate: $12.11 =96 $14.36

Work Duties: The successful applicant will serve as a member of a 2-person field crew for

extended trips in backcountry and front country terrain. Primarily, the team

will work at restoration sites focused on the removal of non-native trout to

benefit Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog populations (Rana sierrae). Gill

nets, and occasionally backpack electrofishers, will be used for fish

removal. The restoration sites are in three northern California wilderness

areas, range in elevation from 6,000 to 9,000=92, and will require a

combination of backpacking and 4WD to access. The team will also conduct

surveys of nearby Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog populations. In addition

to these duties, approximately 10% of the job will consist of monitoring and

resource assessment of backcountry fisheries throughout the northern Sierra

Nevada, therefore the ability to implement multiple survey protocols to

collect fish, amphibian, and habitat data for lakes, streams, and meadows in

the Sierra Nevada is necessary for success.

Physical Demands: Field work often involves extended travel with a backpack over rugged, high

elevation terrain, both on trail and off trail. There is potential for

exposure to all types of weather, slippery rocks, insects, poison oak, rough

or fast-moving water, and cold water temperatures. Long periods of hiking,

carrying equipment, swimming, and/or standing may be required. All survey,

backpacking, and camping equipment is provided

Minimum Qualifications: The successful applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:

– Must possess a valid California driver=92s license, Class C.

– Education equivalent to completion of two years of college with a minimum

of 10 semester hours in science (transcript required) OR one year of

equivalent work experience surveying, studying, or evaluation fish or

wildlife populations, data, habitats, or other related work experience.

– Ability to lift and carry heavy loads over rugged cross-country terrain

for extended periods of time in a high elevation wilderness setting.

– Ability to live and work safely in a remote wilderness setting.

Desired Qualifications: Ideally, the successful applicant will possess the following skills:

– Experience with fish survey techniques, including gill-netting,

electrofishing, snorkeling, or similar techniques.

– Experience and aptitude operating handheld electronic equipment, such as

digital cameras, GPS units, radios, PDAs, etc.

– Experience backpacking, traveling, or working in high elevation

backcountry wilderness settings is highly desirable.

– Sufficient experience with computer applications to input and manage data,

including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.

– Ability to be well organized and handle occasionally challenging field

logistics.

– Ability to thoroughly collect data.

– Ability to effectively communicate with field crew members and the public.

Contact information:

Please e-mail a resume, including 3 professional references (and copy of

your transcripts, if applicable) to Isaac.Chellman@wildlife.ca.gov. Cover

letters are not required.