We are seeking applicants for three summer Forestry Technician positions at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. These positions run May 27, 2020 to August 26, 2020 (dates are firm) with a compensation of $11.00-$11.50/hour, depending on experience.

The incumbents will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner. The incumbents will assist with sampling vegetation.

These are largely field based positions. The incumbents will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Incumbents will collect extensive monitoring data on trees and coarse woody materials, take tree cores, and assess tree health. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people. The incumbents may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

These positions operate on an 8-day on/6-day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbents will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. They will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including thick mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as five miles, each direction. The position involves extensive camping, sometimes up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. Beginning June 24th, incumbents will be working (and camping) primarily on the islands during their 8-day sampling periods. Logistics will be explained in full during interviews. Due to the remote nature of the work, difficult logistics with boat transport, and the short sampling window, we are unable to accommodate individuals who wish to take leave during the scheduled 8-day sampling events. However, the 8-day on/6-day off schedule provides five 6-day-long opportunities for leave over the summer.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume (no page limit), professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 31, 2020. Include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted in early February. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

The Jones Center At Ichauway invites applications for a full time,

temporary, *Seasonal Technician II*, in the Aquatic Biology Lab. This is a

temporary position that will be available March 9th- June 1st, 2020 with

the possibility of extension.

The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of

Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation

programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. The site

includes 16,000 acres of longleaf pine forests, over 1,000 acres of

wetlands, and 26 miles of stream and river ecosystems. For more information

visit our website at *https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.jonesctr.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cccc538ff46a64ca516f208d79b363d59%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637148529582770959&sdata=OUrAcKpWLtRaKWshv%2Fg%2BHZjnfJeIucOB1sb7COdNWyw%3D&reserved=0 * .

Job Requirements: The successful candidate will work with water quality

studies of streams, lakes, and rivers. The candidate will assist with water

quality collection, conducting population surveys of native mussels, fish,

and exotic plants and animals. Other responsibilities will include sorting

and identifying aquatic macro-invertebrates, acid washing and data entry.

Experience in field biology/ecology required and must be able to swim and

snorkel. Must have the ability to conduct moderate to strenuous physical

activity in the field, under demanding field conditions (i.e. heat, high

humidity, and insects) and independently follow instructions.  Must be

comfortable working out of small research boats and canoes.

Minimum qualifications: B.S. with experience in biology, ecology or related

field.  Experience with MS- Windows based computers required.  Must be able

to swim and snorkel.

Salary: $11.00 per hour with housing

$12.00 per hour without housing

Limited on-site housing is available.

A cover letter, resume and references including available start date should

be sent by email to: jobs@jonesctr.org AND to:  Chelsea.smith@jonesctr.org.

Subject line: *Aquatic Biology Seasonal Technician II*. For additional

information regarding this position contact Chelsea Smith by email at

Chelsea.Smith@jonesctr.org.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the

position is filled.

The Jones Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify

Employer.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Kalahari Mole-Rat Project run by the University of Cambridge (UK) is
> looking for several volunteer research assistants to carry out exciting
> experiments with captive Damaraland mole-rats, cooperatively breeding
> subterranean rodents, at the Kuruman River Reserve in the South African
> Kalahari Desert.
>
> Our research broadly investigates the influence of genes, hormones,
> breeding and social factors on individual developmental, growth,
> behaviours and ageing.
>
> This position is particularly suited, but not exclusively, for people
> aiming to carry on their academic education or hold a management position
> in a research project. Successful applicants can expect to gain invaluable
> experience in animal handling procedures and in conducting and managing
> experiments.
>
> They will also gain database skills (MySQL) and will be provided with
> the opportunity to work on a personal analysis project. Costs of food
> and accommodation while at the project will be covered. A contribution
> towards travel costs will be made (300 Euros/Year) Applicants should
> be available for a period of 6 to 12 months, starting February-May
> 2020. They should be hardworking, enthusiastic, physically fit, and
> prepared for long hours in the laboratory. Successful applicants will be
> responsible to run experiments and will be involved in data collection
> (behavioural observations, collection of biological samples), data
> editing and animal handling.
>
> If you are interested in this position send your CV and cover letter
> stating your availability to molerat.volunteer@gmail.com. Shortlisted
> applicants will be invited for a Skype interview.
>
> Deadline: 28th February 2020 (spontaneous applications beyond this date
> are welcome)
>
> Philippe Vullioud <philippe.vullioud@gmail.com>
>

 PhD Position in Animal Behavior and Conservation, University of Maine
>
> An NSF funded PhD position is available to work in Alessio Mortelliti�s
> lab (alessiomortelliti.weebly.com) focusing on how individual variation
> in behavior (personality) impacts population, community, and ecosystem
> dynamics. The PhD student will design and implement a series of field
> experiments focusing on the ecological consequences of personality,
> using small mammals and seed dispersal as a model systems. The study will
> be conducted in the context of an ongoing large scale field experiment
> focused on land-use change and will include a citizen science component.
> The ideal candidate would have a strong passion for field work as
> well as strong quantitative and writing skills. Previous experience
> working with small mammals is not mandatory. The position is at the
> University of Maine flagship institution in Orono, with an active and
> diverse wildlife graduate department. The position includes a stipend
> (through RA and TA, for up to 5 years), full tuition waiver and 50%
> of the health insurance.Expected start of the position: June 2020.
> More information available here:
>
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> Informal inquiries are welcome. Applicants with an MS degree are strongly
> preferred. To apply please send (as one unique PDF file): 1) A cover
> letter addressing why you want this position and what skills you would
> bring to the project, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) unofficial transcripts
> (undergraduate and MS), 4) GRE scores (if available) to: Dr. Alessio
> Mortelliti (alessio.mortelliti@maine.edu) Application review will begin
> on January 27, 2020and continue until the position is filled.
>
> Dr. Alessio Mortelliti
> Assistant Professor of Wildlife Habitat Conservation
> Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology
> University of Maine
> 5755 Nutting Hall, Room 228
> Orono, ME 04469
> Office: 207-581-2915
>
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> Alessio Mortelliti <alessio.mortelliti@maine.edu>
>

We are accepting applicants after the Clark University
> Deadline.
>
> A PhD position is available in the laboratory of N¨¦va Meyer at Clark
> University in Worcester, MA USA beginning in late August 2020 as follows:
>
> The successful applicant will develop a project focused on molecular
> control of neural specification in the annelid Capitella teleta, but
> this can be expanded to include other spiralians/lophotrochozoans and
> different avenues of research depending on the applicant¡¯s interests and
> goals. Possible avenues of research include analysis of fate specification
> via blastomere isolation, genetic manipulation, and transcriptomic
> profiling. There will be multiple opportunities for career development,
> including mentoring, participating as a guest lecturer in courses taught
> by the PI, and attending workshops such as the Embryology course at the
> Marine Biological Laboratories.
>
> Spiralians are a great group of animals to study evolution of body plans
> in part because many spiralian taxa develop via a stereotypic and likely
> ancestral cleavage program. Ultimately, this cleavage program results in
> formation of highly diverse body plans. Research in Dr. Meyer¡¯s lab
> is currently focused on understanding how centralized nervous systems
> evolved. The research community that studies evolution and development
> of spiralians is rapidly growing and is very welcoming and collaborative.
>
> The successful applicant will enter Clark University’s Biology PhD program
> with an anticipated start date in late August. Previous experience in
> molecular biology and working with marine larvae and/or bioinformatics is
> desirable. Additionally, the Meyer lab is interested in creative, engaged
> applicants who can contribute to diversity of the academic community,
> for example via outreach to students from historically underrepresented
> communities. The successful applicant will be guaranteed funding for
> five years through a combination of research assistantships and teaching
> assistantships.
>
> Please email a cover letter explaining your interest in the position
> and qualifications and a CV to nmeyer@clarku.edu.
>

 The BridgeUP: STEM program at the AMNH is excited to announce that the
> application for the Helen Fellowship is open.  This fellowship is a
> one-year residency for post-baccalaureate, self-identifying females,
> to devote time immersed in computational scientific research and
> educational outreach at the AMNH.  This fellowship is an initiative at
> the AMNH dedicated to increasing the diversity of the talent pipeline
> by providing underrepresented students access to the skills and tools
> required for the 21st Century.
>
> To learn more about the fellowship and the application process, visit
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amnh.org%2Flearn-teach%2Fhigher-education%2Fhelen-fellowship&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C77d2a074dcca48b036b708d79b556bf3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637148663490403628&amp;sdata=4kSanl9IHybn91ez%2BWJKRmeqvBccr9cPku0NrrPlceU%3D&amp;reserved=0.
>
> A colorful PDF flyer can be downloaded at this website.
>
> Who is eligible to apply?
> The fellowship is intended for recent college graduates with a conferred
> bachelor�s or master�s degree in computer science, natural sciences,
> applied mathematics, computational science, or other relevant majors
> prior to the fellowship start date in September.
>
> What are the benefits?
> Fellows will receive an annual salary of $70,000 plus generous benefits.
> Funding is also available for research, travel and equipment expenses.
>
> How do I apply?
> The online application is now open and is due by midnight of February
> 2nd, 2020.  To learn more about application requirements, visit
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amnh.org%2Flearn-teach%2Fhigher-education%2Fhelen-fellowship&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C77d2a074dcca48b036b708d79b556bf3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637148663490403628&amp;sdata=4kSanl9IHybn91ez%2BWJKRmeqvBccr9cPku0NrrPlceU%3D&amp;reserved=0.
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The Dapper Lab (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.amy-dapper.com&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1d851d7589434c294d5708d799b38ccc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637146868748712557&amp;sdata=0%2Fy4Ia56QGr2oMgfHuIEtQ7xdrGD%2BEx6f%2FfyA%2FVeRNk%3D&amp;reserved=0) at Mississippi State University
> is recruiting graduate students (M.S. or PhD) for positions starting
> Fall 2020.
>
> The Dapper Lab is broadly interested in using evolutionary genetic
> approaches to understand the origin and maintenance of genetic diversity
> �V primarily through studying the evolution of reproduction.   Students
> will have the opportunity to develop independent research projects
> that combine population genetic, quantitative genetic, bioinformatic,
> mathematical models, and/or molecular genetic approaches.  Current topics
> of interest in the lab include the evolution of meiotic genes in mammals,
> experimental evolution of recombination in nematodes, and the rapid
> evolution of reproductive genes.
>
> Interested students should contact Dr. Amy Dapper
> (dapper@biology.msstate.edu), providing a description of your research
> interests and experiences and a CV or resume.
>
> For full consideration for the fall semester, applications
> should be submitted to the department by February 28th, 2018.
> Information on Graduate Studies in the Department of Biological
> Sciences (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biology.msstate.edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1d851d7589434c294d5708d799b38ccc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637146868748712557&amp;sdata=gZzvR7Hake3O4bEESRog8CR%2BSXA3Z%2FXZGRN9mBkbQvA%3D&amp;reserved=0) is available at
> https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiology.msstate.edu%2Fdegrees%2Fgraduate%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1d851d7589434c294d5708d799b38ccc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637146868748712557&amp;sdata=7KHLwbT7eDDwQDy6C5%2BP0i%2FMnkg6sUqDqrz2WkrpjMs%3D&amp;reserved=0
>
> Amy L. Dapper
>
> Department of Biological Sciences
>
> Mississippi State University
>
> “Dapper, Amy” <dapper@biology.msstate.edu>
>

The Fisheries Ecology Lab  at

the University of South Alabama/Dauphin Island Sea Lab is now hiring a full

time B.S./B.A. level Research Technologist. Experience in identification of

marine fishes via SCUBA and/or video is preferred. This position is

primarily lab based conducting ROV video analyses and fish sample

processing; though some field work will be required. Dive opportunities are

offered to AAUS certified divers.

Essential Functions:

Conducts complex and varied laboratory analyses and experiments in the lab

and field; performs complex physical chemical and biological analyses of

field and laboratory samples; applies a variety of specialized fisheries

sampling techniques to include video data analyses (identification,

measurements, and fish counts), and fishing/fish sampling; analyzes data

using quantitative and qualitative techniques; prepares reports of findings

using a PC; supervises lower level staff and students to include assigning

duties and checking work; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work

schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

**Grant funded position through the University of South Alabama- must be

eligible for hire through University of South Alabama. Applicant must meet

minimum qualifications to apply.

Please see job posting/apply at

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Position open until filled. If you need assistance with the People Admin

application process, contact USA Human Resources at 251-460-6133

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Project Assistants “Mouse-mast Project” (up to 2)

Research:  We are researching the dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships between mammals, ticks, oak trees, and Lyme disease. Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley.

Job Description:  Duties include live-trapping small mammals, reliably recording trapping data, sampling abundance of ticks, wildlife camera deployment, tree seed collection, and tree surveys within eastern deciduous forest plots. Early morning and late afternoon hours are required.

Qualifications:  Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field ecology is required. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable and Northeastern U.S. tree identification is preferred.

Employment can begin May 11 or May 18, 2020, with an end date of approximately mid-October 2020. Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld and is full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, non-exempt, non-benefited position.

Wage is commensurate with education and experience. The final candidate will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment driving background check successfully. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. On-site or nearby housing is available. Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2020.

To Apply:

Go to – https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caryinstitute.org%2Fabout%2Fcareers-cary%3Fbzid%3Dda6c9d2289fd&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C927b5b6a733540cd8c9808d798da9ca7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637145937142678068&amp;sdata=hmuXoRw9gudIYU0BwXbhX524WUg%2BrNi1gJr3Hh9kp9o%3D&amp;reserved=0

Please click the “Apply Now” button. Under “Resume” on the application page, click the “Upload Resume” link to upload a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Please contact Patricia Jones (845-677-7600 x. 109) with any questions about applying.

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.

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is

looking for an experienced botanist to work under the supervision of FNAI’s

senior botanist on an array of applied research projects supporting land

management and conservation in Florida.  This is a full time position with

full university benefits.  Field work will include vegetation sampling,

rare or invasive plant surveys and natural community delineation (GIS

mapping).  Work will be conducted on conservation lands from the Keys to

the Panhandle.   Work will be split between field and office time, but will

involve a considerable number of long field days in often challenging

conditions – extreme temperatures, humidity, sun, biting insects, dense

vegetation.  Candidates must be comfortable working in small groups, or

sometimes alone, in areas with sporadic cell service, navigating to field

sites through difficult terrain, and walking long distances.

Current FNAI projects that the candidate may assist with include:

   – Rare plant surveys

   – Wetland reference site characterization

   – Natural community (ecosystem/vegetative community) mapping

   – Invasive plant surveys and evaluation of treatment efficacy

   – Vegetation monitoring plot data collection to inform land management

POSITION TITLE:    Botanist (full time, one year, USPS

position *with potential for extension*)

SUPERVISOR:          Amy Jenkins

LOCATION:             Tallahassee, FL

DATE PREPARED:  January, 2020

CLOSING DATE:     Midnight January 31, 2020

Salary:                        $18.50/hour (expected depending on

qualifications)

ABOUT FNAI:

The *Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI)  *is

Florida’s Natural Heritage Program and state member of the *NatureServe*

network.  We are housed within the *Florida

Resources and Environmental Analysis Center*

at *Florida

State University* .  As the Florida Heritage Program,

one of our primary responsibilities is maintaining a spatial database of

information on Florida’s rarest species and conservation lands but we also

work on an array of applied research projects to inform conservation and

land management decisions making with funding provided by state and federal

agency partners.  Our office is off-campus in Midtown which is centrally

located near shops, restaurants, and historic neighborhoods.  The larger

Tallahassee region offers many outdoor recreation opportunities in the

nearby Apalachicola National Forest and a number of coastal parks and

refuges within a short drive from town.

DUTIES:

1.      Identify plants, collect data on vegetative structure and

composition, and distinguish vegetative communities using standard field

protocols

2.      Process field data and prepare maps using ArcGIS, analyze spatial

and tabular data

3.      Participate in meetings with co-workers, and agency partners as

necessary to coordinate project activities and present results as required

by project.

4.      Assist in the completion of technical reports and/or manuscripts

upon project completion.

REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Bachelor’s degree in the botany or biological sciences (master’s

degree or PhD preferred)

2.      Minimum of one year (two years or more preferred) full-time

experience collecting botanical field data.

3.      Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys and extensive

knowledge of the flora of the southeastern US, preferably Florida.

4.      Good organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

5.      Ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines and

to provide written responses in a timely manner.

6.      Ability to communicate well in person and in writing.

7.      Ability to work well with FNAI staff scientists and other

university or agency partners.

8.      A commitment to conducting professional conservation work and

delivering high quality products.

9.      Willingness to travel frequently during the week for multi-day work

trips in remote areas.

10.  Excellent physical condition and the ability to conduct rigorous field

work in adverse conditions.

Other Preferred Skills:

1.      Experience with remote sensing, natural community and habitat

interpretation from aerial photographs and satellite imagery.

2.      Experience or familiarity with ArcGIS and database management

software.

3.      Experience/interest in primitive camping (camping on site during

the cooler months allows FNAI staff to make good use of daylight in areas

where hotels are far away)

4.      Experience using R for data analysis.

5.      Experience using python programming language.

6.      Experience with LiDAR/Laser Scanner data processing and

interpretation.

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