The CT DEEP is accepting applications for seasonal resource assistant positions with the Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Program. Can you please share with any interested students?

 

Please note a change in the closing date (i.e., deadline to apply) for this year which is listed on the postings as 12/30/2024. The actual start date for the position will depend upon the availability of the selected applicant, but is anticipated to occur in April and May 2024 so it is highly encouraged to have applications submitted by March 24, 2024. The position is a durational position (1040 hours or approximately 6 months) with no associated benefits.  We routinely hire applicants still in school with the understanding that they will return to school in the fall and will not fulfill the full 1040 hours.

 

Thank you!

 

POSITIONS OVERVIEW:

Positions are available to support both our Long Island Sound Monitoring Program and our Inland Water Monitoring Program (Water Monitoring Program Overview).  The positions are based out of the DEEP Windsor Field Office, with field work conducted across the State.  Anticipated duties include:

 

• Conducting water quality sampling at state park beaches, lakes and ponds, and rivers and streams
• Conduct intensive monthly water quality monitoring in Long Island Sound aboard a 50-foot research vessel under various sea and weather conditions
• Field collection of fish, diatom, macroinvertebrate and cyanobacteria samples
• Water temperature probe deployment
• Laboratory preparation of samples
• Organize, enter, and query data
• Fulfill external data requests 
• Develop data visualization tools (with Excel, R, or Python programming languages)
• Perform quality control reviews of data (with Excel, R, or Python programming languages)
• Perform data analysis and develop reports (with Excel, R, or Python programming languages)

 

 

TO APPLY:

View the full job postings at the links below.  Applications must be submitted through the State of CT Online Employment Center; applications submitted by email will not be accepted. 

 

Inland Monitoring Positions: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=231226&R2=3492VR&R3=001

 

Long Island Sound Monitoring Positions:  https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=231226&R2=3492VR&R3=002

1. Communications Intern – Long Island Sound Study, NEIWPCC, Stamford, CT 2. Maui Hawaiian Monk Seal Response Intern, The Marine Mammal Center, Maui Island, Hawai’i 3. Hudson River Research & Monitoring Seasonal Intern, NEIWPCC, Staatsburg, NY 4. Marine Protection Atlas Internship, Marine Conservation Institute, Remote 5. Blue Parks Science Internship, Marine Conservation Institute, Remote 6. Volunteer Programming Intern, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA 7. Information Technology Intern, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA 8. Audio Visual Technology Intern, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA 9. Marketing and Communications Intern, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA 10. Dive Operations Internship, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA

SMITHSONIAN MICROCLIMATE & BIODIVERSITY TECHNICIAN

Smithsonian Great Plains Science Program is offering research technician opportunity in the grasslands of northeast Montana. Our research program is focused on understanding how restoration (anthropogenic or species reintroductions) influences the biodiversity and climate resilience of temperate grasslands. We work closely with many regional partners including state and federal agencies, NGOs and private landowners.

This position will be the fieldwork and coordination lead for a project aiming to understand how restoration activities influence microclimates and biodiversity in small riparian systems embedded within a matrix of temperate grassland and sagebrush steppe. Duties and desired qualifications are listed below.

Compensation is $3,000 per month with a term of 12 months. It is possible that there will be additional opportunities associated with this project after the conclusion of the 12mo term.

DUTIES:

1)      Program, deploy and monitor microclimate and bioacoustic sensors in mesic and riparian habitats embedded with temperate grasslands.

2)      Conduct in-person trainings for staff of partner organizations on site-selection, deployment and data download from microclimate and bioacoustic sensors.

3)      Receive training and participate in low-tech processed-based restoration.

4)      Data management and preliminary analysis of bioacoustic and microclimate data.

The selected technician will also have the opportunity to work on secondary projects occurring in the same ecosystem, including projects focused on avian ecology and tracking and arthropod community sampling.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1)      Experience with project and data management, particularly in the context of large-scale field research or monitoring.

2)      Experience working outdoors in remote and challenging environments and/or rural agricultural communities.

3)      Experience working with autonomous recording units and/or microclimate sensors.

4)      Experience providing training or assistance to partner organizations as part of a large-scale research project.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1)      BS/BA or MS in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Rangeland Management, Climate Science or other relevant field.

2)      Valid Drivers license and ability to pass a background check.

This position is an excellent opportunity for BS/BA graduates with substantial field experience, or a recent MS graduate seeking additional experience with field-based conservation ecology. The position will be an excellent platform from which to pursue a career with regional conservation NGOs and management agencies, or to pursue a PhD or MS in the field.

LOCATION: Fieldwork will take place primarily in Phillips & Blaine Counties in northcentral Montana. Off-season work will be based at the University of Montana in Missoula. Remote work will be considered in the off-season (Nov-Mar), but the selected intern must be willing to live and work in or near the study area during the field season. Potential locations during the field season include; Malta, MT, Glasgow, MT or Lewistown, MT.

COMPENSATION: $3,000/month

HOUSING: None. Field housing *may* be provided depending on desired location.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT: 12 months from start. Desired start date is June 1, 2024.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling review. Final deadline is April 1, 2024.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and CV/resume to Dr. Andy J Boyce at Boycea@SI.edu. Your email subject must include Riparian Technician or it will not be considered.

This week’s sampling of entry-level jobs and internships from Handshake, UConn’s e-recruiting platform managed by the Center for Career Development:

Internships

• Urban Environmental Steward at The Bronx is Blooming
• Biology and Outreach at the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
• Pollinator Science at the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

Entry-Level Jobs

• Project Manager, STEM Program Evaluation and Research Lab at Yale University Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Seasonal Research Assistant at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
• Wildlife Ecologists at H.T. Harvey & Associates

1. Summer Conservation Intern, Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia (CBNERR-VA), Gloucester Point, VA
2. Marine Debris Internship, Delaware Sea Grant, Lewes, Delaware
3. Internship Opportunities: Coastal Ecology, Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL), Dauphin Island, AL
4. Research Internship, Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Remote
5. Plant a Million Corals Foundation Internship, Plant a Million Corals Foundation, Summerland Key, FL
6. 2024 Rachel Carson National INTERNSHIP, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Wells, ME

We are seeking interested and qualified applicants for a graduate student (GRA) position at the MS level to work on a project studying the ecophysiology of nongame riverine fishes in the US southeast.  Recent work in our lab has combined respirometry, swimming performance, critical temperature limits, and cellular thermal effects within a species.  We continue to build on this research by investigating a spectrum of species to more broadly study the effects of dams on fishes, and the abilities of fishes to navigate potential passage structures.  At a broader level, our lab is involved in a large-scale, comprehensive study of the influence of dams on riverine fish populations, and the work of this new graduate student will represent an important and integral aspect of that work.

https://webhome.auburn.edu/~devridr/positions/Auburn_GRA_announcement_2024.pdf

I’m excited to announce that we are hiring a postdoc and two graduate students (PhD and/or MS) to work on one or more ecosystem models with application to forage fisheries, red tide, climate change, and fisheries management.  This an exciting opportunity to join a small cohort at the University of Florida focused on applied fisheries ecosystem models!  Could you please share with your network?  Many thanks!

Postdoc in marine ecosystem modeling, University of Florida

Graduate student in climate and fisheries modeling, University of Florida

Position:  M.S. Assistantship – Fish studies in rocky-reef marine protected areas in Northern California

Closing Date:  Feb 18, 2024

Location:  Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly Humboldt State University), Department of Fisheries Biology, Arcata, California

Summary: Seeking a masters student to assist in hook-and-line fishing surveys of rocky reef MPAs and paired reference sites along the Northern California coast as part of the state-wide California Cooperative Fisheries Research Program. The student will develop a research project that builds upon past research and contributes to our understanding of fish ecology, MPA effectiveness, and environmental drivers of fish populations. 

Preferred Qualifications: B.S. in fisheries, marine biology, or related field; highly motivated and independent; experience collecting scientific data on vessels; strong communication and quantitative skills

See full details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U5LcpSXVIwRJe-cGpRA4_7KnrhuTyw8qQHYXsR1rUho/edit?usp=sharing 

To apply: Email cover letter, CV, transcripts, GRE scores (if available), and contact info for three references to andre.buchheister@humboldt.edu 

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The Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY is seeking applicants for our seasonal Ecological Field Technician. This hourly, grant-funded position runs for approximately 21 weeks, April-September 2024, for a maximum of 800 hours. Compensation is $20/hour, with available on-site housing.
For further details and application instructions, click here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mohonkpreserve.org%2Fwho-we-are%2Fjobs-fellowships-and-internships%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C33f45e870a90427083a608dc24aec21a%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638425580199573345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4c0Z4Rf6Ul83hBJ9RvqEkHHwH%2F7Q91AdQm5b4Q7dUbQ%3D&reserved=0. Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Please contact research@mohonkpreserve.org with any questions regarding the position.


Essential Functions:
*         Point-count surveys in forested and old-field habitats to assess bird communities.
*         Deploying ARUs (Cornell University Swift units) for forest bird bioacoustic monitoring.
*         Transect surveys to assess forest salamander communities.
*         Forest vegetation, soil, microclimate surveys (including species identification and data collection of plant heights, canopy cover, and habitat quality) using transects, quadrats, soil probes, and other forestry equipment.

  *   Vernal pool monitoring including surveying for species occupancy and reproductive success as well as assessing water quality.
*         Recording phenology observations on various flora & fauna species throughout the Preserve.
*         Record, manage, enter, and perform quality checks on scientific data.
*         Perform other related duties to support department and Preserve as assigned by the Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research.


Application deadline is Friday, March 1st, 2024. Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Please contact research@mohonkpreserve.org with any questions regarding the position.

We are hiring four full-time fisheries research interns to join us within the Center for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences (CFAAS) at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. The preferred start date is May 13th and will continue until August 16th with a possibility for extension until December 2024 or transition into a M.S. in the CFAAS program. The starting salary is $15.00/hr.
The CFAAS is located in the hilly and forested region of southern Illinois, which includes the Shawnee National Forest, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, areas for hiking, camping, rock climbing, fishing and biking, and other outdoor recreational activities. The area lies at the intersection of multiple ecoregions, including the confluences and wetlands of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  *   Assist graduate students and researchers by performing field work to complete fish population and habitat assessments, including surveys, species identification, and data collection as well as assisting with project planning, support, and implementation. This may include boat electrofishing, setting gill nets, and fyke nets.
  *   Assist graduate students and researchers by performing data compilation and laboratory work, including assembling information from hardcopy and digital sources, performing data entry, preparing samples for stable isotope analysis, and species dissection and identification.
  *   Maintain boats, trucks, field gear, and pond experimental facility under the direction of our lab manager.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  *   Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Capable of completing training and continuing to follow the approved methodologies and safety procedures throughout the employment period.
  *   Ability to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved, including lifting, and carrying heavy items.
  *   Ability to travel with staff on multi-day outdoor field trips in adverse weather conditions.
  *   Possess a valid driverÃ’Â’s license at the time of the interview.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  *   Ability to use Microsoft Office, such as Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), and PowerPoint (presentations), and Outlook (emailing).
  *   Have completed (or working towards) a degree in zoology, fisheries, or natural resource related majors.
  *   Boating experience, fish ID, experience collecting data in the field, and data entry/management skills.

Southern Illinois University is committed to providing a welcoming campus where all students, faculty, and staff can study and work in a respectful and positive environment. We invite all individuals with a passion for aquatic sciences to apply and encourage applications from individuals with diverse ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities, disabilities, and Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals.

Please contact Hannah Holmquist (hannah.holmquist@siu.edu) with a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references by Friday, March 1st 2024.