Dr. Karin Kettenring’s Wetland Ecology Lab is hiring two summer field technicians to assist with graduate student research studying wetland plant restoration in wetlands surrounding Great Salt Lake. The position is based at Utah State University in Logan, UT with daily travel to and from field sites. Technicians will complete a wide variety of tasks including field experiment setup, vegetation monitoring, seed collecting, aquatic plant sampling, and assisting in greenhouse experiments. There are also opportunities to be involved in a lab experiment studying the habitat preferences of the threatened June sucker fish, or a field survey of mountain fens in the Uinta mountains over two, eight-day backpacking hitches. Through this position you will work with an awesome crew of graduate and undergraduate students and gain experience in field-based restoration research as well as time in the lab and greenhouse. You will also learn about wetland ecosystems, plant ecology, data collection methods, and current issues that face UtahÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s wetlands.

Prior experience or coursework in plant ecology or restoration is preferred but not required.  Applicants must have an interest in plant or wetland ecology, be willing to learn new skills, and be able to work in strenuous, hot conditions for long periods of time. A driver’s license is required.

This position starts in early May and is a variable hour position working 30-40 hours each week, with $12-16/hour depending on experience. The position will go through August, September, or longer depending on the applicant’s availability. There will be occasional long days and some work on evenings and weekends. The deadline to apply is February 9th.

Apply using this link: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3U7dj4h&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C7d848489f3cc485a129108dc24ae1785%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638425577335932921%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=I68kUHBJWJqP%2FmPiTUPIcNYG2nr2ZJHbg7uEy8H7xM4%3D&reserved=0
For further questions, please contact Lab Manager Sam Kurkowski at sam.kurkowski@usu.edu

The Costello Lab at Kent State University is inviting applications for a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates. These positions are part of the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program. Students will study how the ecology of flowing water ecosystems is influenced by water chemistry. Two successful applicants will join the team of researchers in the Costello Lab exploring the causes and consequences of trace metal and nutrient limitation on stream communities and ecosystems. The REU students will design and complete an independent research project related to trace metals and animal or microbial communities. Areas of active research that applicants could contribute to include examining how trace metals influence rates of microbial processes such as decomposition and nutrient acquisition and investigations on how trace metals affect stoichiometry and nutrient balance in stream algae and macroinvertebrate grazers. REU students will have the opportunity to conduct field work in northeast Ohio streams and develop nutrient analysis lab skills.

The position is open to undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States and are enrolled in (but not completed) a degree program leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree. Applications are welcome from any academic major, and I strongly encourage students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields to apply. The timing of the 10-week program is flexible with a start date between mid-May to late June. The position includes a stipend of $500/week, housing at KSU, housing for any remote work, and $500 to offset travel to KSU. To apply, please send via email (1) a one-page statement describing your scientific interests, professional goals, and how this REU will support your goals, (2) your resume or cv, (3) unofficial transcripts, and (4) names and contact information (phone and email) of two professional references to Dr. Dave Costello (dcostel3@kent.edu). Applications are due March 4, 2024.

The REU fellows will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and social events with a broad group of undergraduate researchers at KSU. The KSU Office of Student Research and the Department of Biological Sciences (BSCI) will coordinate activities and programing that will encourage networking, develop professional skills, and expose students to the diversity of active research on campus.

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Costello (dcostel3@kent.edu).

Position: Tropical Forest Research Experience – Seedling Census Intern

Dates: March 4, 2024 Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ June 28, 2024.

Position Description: The Department of Environmental Studies of the University of Puerto Rico – RÃfÂfÒ­o Piedras and the Luquillo Long-Term Ecological Research Program (LUQ-LTER) are hiring up to six (6) full time interns to assist with the 2024 seedling census. The Luquillo site entered the LTER program in 1988 to study the long-term effects of natural and human disturbances on tropical forests and streams in the Luquillo Experimental Forest. The program has a collaborative focus in which many scientists from diverse disciplines share efforts and data to understand ecosystem processes.

At the LUQ-LTER, we periodically monitor the community of trees and seedlings to better understand the effects of disturbance on tropical forest dynamics. The seedling census takes place in the 16-ha Luquillo Forest Dynamics Plot (LFDP) in El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico. The intern positions will be primarily fieldwork, but data entry and management will also be an important component. Interns will be expected to: (i) work independently and in small teams of 2-3 on field data collection tasks under the supervision of the LFDP manager, (ii) work in challenging field conditions (e.g., warm, humid climate with high rainfall; steep and muddy areas), and (iii) spend around 8 hours/day in the forest, including hiking multiple hours and long periods of kneeling, crouching, or sitting on the forest floor to collect seedling data. Training will be provided in the census protocol, tree and seedling ID, and data management tasks. While in El Yunque, interns will have the opportunity to learn about diverse aspects of tropical ecology and meet, interact, and potentially assist other scientists involved in the LUQ-LTER program. Please see the LUQ-LTER website for more information.

Stipend: $1200 per month to cover food and living expenses. We will provide lodging, but we are unable to provide medical insurance.

Qualifications: US citizens currently pursuing their senior year of an undergraduate degree, or recent college graduates, with background in biology, ecology, or environmental science. We seek applicants with fieldwork experience, knowledge of plant identification, and excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience working outdoors in tropical ecosystems is useful but is not required. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite is strongly recommended.

We are a bilingual working group and both English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Applicants without all the resources or experience listed are still encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Please compile the following materials into a single pdf document and send a single email to nelson.bonilla@upr.edu. Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2024, and continue until positions are filled. Please include Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeSeedling Intern Application 2024Ãf¢ÒÂEURҝ in the subject line and ensure that your file is named with the following format:
lastname_firstname_seedling2024_app.pdf.

Your application file must include: (1) a 500-word letter of intent indicating why you want to work in the tropical forest of Puerto Rico and describing your relevant experience, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, and (3) Contact information for two references.

Please contact us at nelson.bonilla@upr.edu and lfdp@ites.upr.edu with any further questions.

Subject: MS Graduate Assistantships (s) in Fire Ecology at Cal Poly Humboldt

Dr. Jeff Kane (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffwr.humboldt.edu%2Fpeople%2Fjeffrey-kane&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7Ca0350919c09148c78ce508dc23de382d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638424684538965226%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g%2BVDBQL4ranTPkNAgKwKaLWXnCevDYD92Sf59IZm6HI%3D&reserved=0) is seeking two (2) highly motivated students interested in joining the Cal Poly Humboldt Fire Lab (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffirelab.humboldt.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7Ca0350919c09148c78ce508dc23de382d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638424684538973879%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=koqcRCqKyjKeoELiG27xEnmP2Z%2BumBH27OFK0t0JnKI%3D&reserved=0) to pursue an MS degree in Forestry, Watershed, and Wildland Sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhumboldt.edu%2Ffwr%2Fprogram%2Fgraduate_degrees&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7Ca0350919c09148c78ce508dc23de382d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638424684538980366%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mg2NQ64F7L3FgEn0i9%2BqPCzpas0efpTaDShy4gmQKJ0%3D&reserved=0).

Post-fire Redwood Study (1): This project is supported by a National Park Service grant to characterize fuels following restoration thinning treatments in secondary coast redwood forests in Redwood National Park and examine changes in surface fuels, tree mortality, and recruitment before and after the 2023 Lost Fire.

Baker Cypress Restoration Study (1): This project is supported by the USDA Forest Service and will focus on post-fire restoration in Baker cypress forests. This project will involve leading crews to collect seed and monitor populations that have burned in wildfires over the last couple of decades to examine post-fire stand structure and seedling response to inform restoration and management plans for Baker cypress.

More Information Here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffirelab.humboldt.edu%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024_fire_lab_graduate_assistantships_ad__0.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7Ca0350919c09148c78ce508dc23de382d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638424684538985371%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PQvm3cpmfqoRFjd6cmYcUHmxLfVu0LyLHZfAXnUfsrU%3D&reserved=0

Applications Due: Feb 15, 2024

We are looking for up to six or seven motivated and curious field assistants to assist the Cal Poly Humboldt Wildland Fire Lab on a few research projects investigating restoration or fuels treatments in old-growth ponderosa pine forest at Crater Lake National Park (1-2) in partnership with Louisiana Tech, secondary redwood forests following wildfire in Redwood National Park (1), and Baker cypress at multiple locations in northern California (3-4). Field research will entail navigating to plots, collecting a variety of tree and fuels measurements, as well as
other tasks. Assistants should be able to hike short to moderate distances across uneven and steep terrain, tolerate hot/humid weather conditions, and be willing to tent camp for up to four days at a time. A rental vehicle will be available for work-related travel. These positions will be based out of Arcata, CA (redwood and Baker Cypress projects) or southern Oregon (Crater Lake project), with overnight camping near field sites occurring Monday-Thursday during the field season. We will provide training for specific data collection methods, though experience with forest, fuels, and vegetation measurements is preferred.

More details and application information available here: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffirelab.humboldt.edu%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2024_fire_lab_field_assistant_ad.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C2f1cc4bd1f8f49d32dd708dc23de78b2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638424685605972142%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ip2VihzhLs6lFMxWMvehdY3mWvKoVEk68W0%2BHi7h2t0%3D&reserved=0

Applications due by Feb 15, 2024

The Echinacea Project seeks enthusiastic research technicians for the 2024 field season (late May Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ October). Our project investigates plants, plant-insect interactions, and bees in fragmented prairie habitat. Summer research technicians will collect data for several long-term research projects, deploy emergence traps to collect ground-nesting bees, sample pollen and nectar, assess floral resources in remnant prairies and restorations, maintain experimental plots, remove invasive species, harvest seed, and characterize nesting habitat for bees. We seek college undergraduates or recent graduates interested in ecology and conservation biology of prairies, native bees, and plant-pollinator interactions for 3- to 5-month field research assistantships. Enthusiasm and a willingness to work outdoors are required. Members of groups underrepresented in science are particularly encouraged to apply!
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Location: western Minnesota
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Duration:  variable from Late May Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ Oct 2024
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Application review begins 28 February
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Salary: $16-22/h commensurate with experience, 40hr/week
Housing during the field season will be provided and travel between study sites will be reimbursed.
See the Echinacea Project website for details: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fechinaceaproject.org%2Fopportunities%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C92dbf11856d947b8d21708dc23dece19%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638424687039301779%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FACgBLHgrzu6JEYkwbvCii4rsxl5ot4FjI85zMQU8sA%3D&reserved=0

The Echinacea Project is looking for enthusiastic undergraduate researchers for the 2024 summer field season. Our project investigates how small population size and reduced genetic diversity influence individual fitness, population demographics, plant-insect interactions and evolution in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. We seek students with interests in plant population biology, evolution and quantitative genetics, pollination biology, plant-insect interactions, and conservation biology. This REU (research experience for undergraduates) is a great opportunity for aspiring ecologists, conservation biologists, and evolutionary biologists to gain field research experience. There are also opportunities for those with quantitative backgrounds (statistics, math, computer science) to gain experience managing data, programming, or modeling.
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Location: western Minnesota
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Duration: 10-12 weeks during June-August with flexible start and end dates
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Application review begins 21 February
Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Salary: $640/week stipend, travel expenses to the research site are covered. We provide housing.
We especially encourage individuals from groups underrepresented in science to apply! Learn more and apply at: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fechinaceaproject.org%2Fopportunities%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C91da5a48f6a34dce0d7a08dc23df0447%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638424687953161967%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=v4tirXUcwCOh7ZeLZRlSf3RAWXUf57rzSLKvWu0zMkI%3D&reserved=0

The Nekton Research Laboratory at the University of New Orleans has an opening for a graduate student to conduct fish ecology research starting in fall 2024.  The Teaching Assistantship will be for 9 months and provide a $17,500 stipend.  Tuition and out-of-state fees will be waived.  The Teaching Assistant will teach three sections of EES 1003 Introduction to Environmental Science every semester.  Possible thesis research topics include: 1. assessing native fish responses to aquatic invasive species; 2. surveying for rare fishes; 3. surveying for freshwater mussels and potential fish hosts in threatened estuarine habitats; and 4. determining settlement cues for juvenile estuarine nekton species.  Research will be conducted either in freshwater or estuarine habitats.  Experience with identifying fishes, field sampling, and statistical analyses is required.  Applicants must have at least a B.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences, Fishery Sciences, or a related field.  Applicants should also have completed the GREs and preference will be given to those applicants with a total score of at least 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections.  Applications are due Friday, February 23rd, 2024.  For further information about the application process, please email moconnel@uno.edu.

Dr. Heather Alexander is hiring field and lab research technicians to work in the Forest and Fire Ecology Lab at Auburn University for spring & summer 2024, with flexible start date between between February and May 2024. Must be able to commit 30-40 hours per week and travel for overnight, multi-day trips (up to a week) outside of Auburn. The positions will include a combination of fieldwork and lab work. No prior experience necessary, but applicants must possess an interest in forest ecology, a willingness to learn, and be capable of (and excited about) working long hours outdoors exposed to heat, cold, biting insects, and thorny vegetation. Pay ranges from $12-$16/hour depending on education and experience.

Research technicians will gain experience collecting experimental and observational field data. Other tasks will include vegetation sampling, measuring plant traits, plant identification, data entry, and vegetation and soil sample processing in the lab.

If interested, please e-mail a brief description of your interest/experience, a rÃfÂfÒ©sumÃfÂfÒ©, and three references to Tamara Milton (tfm0010@auburn.edu).

Notice: Auburn University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer and committed to building an inclusive and diverse community.