The Cease Lab at Arizona State University is hiring a lab manager to manage research logistics focused on insect nutritional physiology, plant-insect interactions, and ecology.

Click here for more details and to apply: Research Technician, Cease Lab, ASU

Please contact Rick Overson rick.overson@asu.edu with any additional questions.

If you are currently an ASU staff employee, please apply through the ‘ASU employees’ link on https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoadPageType=JobDetails&jobid=3890682&partnerid=25620&siteid=5494&type=mail#jobDetails=3890682_5494 and search for the job posting through there using the internal search code: 55253BR.

Job Description

Performs a wide variety of standard laboratory procedures including assisting with running experiments, insect husbandry, chemical analyses, overseeing lab safety, and other clerical duties pertaining to laboratory operation. Position will be in the Cease Lab at ASU where research focuses on terrestrial ecology, plant-insect interactions, insect physiology, coupled natural-human systems, and sustainable agriculture. The research group collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary biologists, social scientists, and plant protection agencies both locally and internationally. This position requires resourcefulness and adaptability to the unique and changing needs of the research team.

Essential Duties

•    Oversee maintenance of the research lab, procuring supplies and equipment, lab safety, and other clerical duties.

•    Assist with running experiments involving nutrient content analyses of soil, plants, and insects, as well as insect behavior and nutritional ecology

•    Supervise undergraduate students running standard protocols in the lab, such as chemical assays

•    Assist with the recording, analysis, and management of data

•    Work with locusts. Locusts are known to be allergenic. While we have robust allergen-reducing controls in the laboratory, it is paramount that the candidate not have unmanageable pre-existing allergies to arthropods and be able to work in the locust facilities wearing appropriate PPE.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Four years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

•    1+ year(s) experience working in a research laboratory

•    Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills

•    Demonstrated standard laboratory bench skills (i.e. pipetting, following protocols for methods such as chemical or molecular analyses)

•    Demonstrated capacity to work well with interdisciplinary teams or with diverse groups and sectors, including leading teams as relevant

•    Experience planning for and carrying out laboratory biology research

•    Experience working with live animal cultures particularly insects

Working Environment

•    Activities are performed either in an office or laboratory setting

•    Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work

•    Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds

•    Clearly communicate to perform essential functions

•    Travel internationally

Subject: Graduate Position: UHouston.MolecularGenomeEvolution

Date: September 15, 2019 at 2:39:20 AM EDT

To: pamela.diggle@uconn.edu

Reply-To: brian@helix.biology.mcmaster.ca

Two PhD positions are available in Dan Graur¢s Lab at the University of
Houston.

The positions are available for candidates with computational skills
interested in researching topics in molecular and genome evolution by using
computational methods.

Potential projects include methodological topics related to the detection
of species introgression and positive selection.

Previous experience with computational work, statistics, and bioinformatics
will be highly regarded. Independent research is highly valued in Graur¢s
lab.

If you are interested in joining the lab, please contact me directly at
dgraur@uh.edu with a CV and a brief description of your research interests
and experience.

Dan Graur

Moores Professor of Biology and Biochemistry

University of Houston

Dan Graur <dgraur@gmail.com>

Greetings,

Appalachian Conservation Corps is seeking applicants for a Best Management Practices Individual Placement in partnership with the National Park Service and the National Capital Region Exotic Plant Management Team. Additional information can be found below. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2019 or until the position has been filled. Any questions can be directed to michelle@conservationlegacy.org

Title: EPMT Best Management Practices Individual Placement

Position Dates: Late October/Early November 2019 – April/May 2020 (or 26 weeks)

Pay Rate: $500/week + AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of 900 hour service term ($2,960.00)

Status: Full-Time/Seasonal/Temporary

Location: Washington, DC

APPLY HERE

Position Summary:

The Exotic Plant Management Team Best Management Practices (EPMT BMP) Individual Placement is based in Washington, D.C. working directly with the National Capital Region of the National Park Service. This six-month AmeriCorps position will work as a member of the EPMT, focusing on control of invasive plant species using mechanical and chemical control methods which include but are not limited to herbicide application via backpack sprayers and gas operated tank sprayers, chainsaws, brush cutters, hand saws, pruners and loppers.

This candidate’s primary responsibility will be refining and formatting Best Management Practice (BMP) guide for control of invasive plant species. This document will be distributed among National Park Service staff, interns and volunteers. The candidate needs to be familiar with publishing and design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Strong personal drive and attention to detail is required for these duties.

The candidate will also assist with creating treatment proposal maps in GIS using ArcMap and ArcCollector.

The AmeriCorps Intern will receive a $500 per week living stipend. Housing is not provided. This position will also be eligible for an education award based on the length of the service term.

General Qualifications:

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.

  *   Possess a valid driver’s license

  *   Comfortable working in an office or field environment

  *   Familiarity with Mid-Atlantic plant identification

  *   Familiarity and experience with publishing and design

Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Resident of Washington, DC or surrounding metro area

  *   Skilled in graphic design and desktop publishing

  *   Experience and expertise in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

  *   Experience with GIS including ArcMap and ArcCollector

  *   Experience in the treatment of invasive species

  *   Interest in pursuing a career with a public land management agency

*Wildland Fire Science hourly technician*

Term: 1-5 years

Expected Start Date:  October 2019

The Wildland Fire Science Program at Tall Timbers is looking for a Fire

Science technician to assist with fieldwork and data processing.

The multi-disciplinary program at Tall Timbers is dedicated to integrating

research into management applications. This research position will be

located on and around Tall Timbers Tallahassee, FL, and require periods of

travel primarily throughout the eastern United States, with possible travel

to other regions of the United States.  The ideal candidate will have a

degree in GIS, geography, forestry, or fire ecology. We are seeking

candidates looking for experience in natural resources, wildland fire,

fluid dynamics or environmental sciences. Knowledge of Lidar

characterizations of ecosystems, wildland fire and/or forestry practices

are desired.

*Job Purpose: *The position is intended to support research and projects as

needed. Field work will be required to maintain long-term experimental

plots, sample vegetation, and facilitate the collection of geospatial data.

Office work will aid research by entering data, ensuring accuracy, and

processing raw data.

*Duties:* The technician will work under the supervision of the Wildland

Fire Lab Manager. Incumbent must be able to collect accurate, detailed data

in challenging field conditions.  Incumbent will be required to:

   –

   Evaluate fuels before and after burns

   –

   Support prescribed burns

   –

   Monitor and maintain long-term plots

   –

   Weigh fuel samples

   –

   Properly manage datasets

   –

   Prepare LiDAR data

Additional duties will include equipment maintenance, lab organization,

data entry, and other duties as assigned. Travel to various field sites

will be required, with some trips extending into a week or longer. The

successful applicant should be detail oriented, dedicated to completing

tasks on time and with a high degree of accuracy.  The incumbent should

expect opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma

Ability to work in harsh (hot, humid, buggy) conditions in the southeastern

U.S.

Interest in a career in natural resources/wildland fire

Physically able to perform outdoor activities including hiking and lifting

equipment (50 lbs)

Communication and organizational skills

Clean driving record (3 years of no infractions)

Preferred:

GPS/GIS skills

BS in a related field

Wildland fire or prescribed fire experience (current fire qualifications a

plus: FF Type II)

Experience operating 4WD vehicles

Experience driving with trailers

ATV safety training

Applicants will be evaluated based on experiences and satisfactory

references regarding work habits, professionalism, attitude, and physical

fitness, as work is often strenuous and conducted in difficult weather

conditions around biting insects, venomous snakes and in areas used for

military training. We encourage applicants of varying backgrounds to apply.

Compensation: $11-13 per hour, possible supplemented housing for the first

6 months, supplemented healthcare.

Deadline: Job is open until filled

Early consideration by 9/17/2019

To apply, please submit:

A resume

A 1-page cover letter describing your qualifications, interests, and career

goals.

Updated academic transcript for any education acquired.

Full contact information for three (3) references from previous employers

or educators.

Photocopy of your driver’s license (we require a clean driver’s record for

driving work vehicles).

For questions or to apply, email:

Scott Pokswinski

Wildland Fire Science Biologist/Lab manager

spokswinski@talltimbers.org

Tall Timbers

13093 Henry Beadel Road

Tallahassee, FL 32312

We seek a Project Coordinator to help organize and manage the newly-created Innovation Center for Advancing Ecosystem Climate Solutions. The Center is based at UC Irvine and includes faculty from UC Merced, UC Davis, UC Berkeley, Stanford and San Diego State. The Center’s mission is to develop geospatial tools to assess, understand and manage ecosystems for climate resilience, fire hazard, carbon sequestration, water supply and wildlife habitat. The Coordinator will be at the hub of these activities, and will help organize the Center’s core elements, assist with sharing project results and reporting, and develop an online presence to communicate findings. This is a full time position located at UC Irvine with occasional in-state travel.

The ideal candidate will have:

-Knowledge of western US sustainability issues, wildland management and/or natural resources.

-Energy and enthusiasm to contribute to a large project.

-A Master’s degree in a relevant field; or a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 or more years of relevant work experience.

-Project management experience.

-Experience in communications, and/or graphic and web design.

-Experience coordinating logistics for meetings, workshops, or other events.

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and perspectives. Additional information on the position and application are available at: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frecruit.ap.uci.edu%2FJPF05546&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Ce7ce8e4024ee431f082d08d73698f21c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637037902867604844&amp;sdata=lnoulfVTnBVXl6fOdpqmo8LG79RPupprFAVMuh9u4Co%3D&amp;reserved=0

Applications received by Sept 27, 2019 will receive full consideration.

The Ecosystem Conservation lab at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), led by Dr. Kim Komatsu, is recruiting a full-time research technician. The technician will be based at SERC and will participate in a funded project examining the role that bacterial symbioses play in shaping soybean responses to drought and insect pests, in collaboration with Drs. Karin Burghardt (University of Maryland) and John Parker (SERC). SERC is a vibrant community of scientists set within a 1,027-hectare field-site, and located near the Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC metro areas.

The Ecosystem Conservation lab explores community and ecosystem responses to global change drivers, and the role that symbioses, competition, and trophic interactions play in shaping those responses (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fserc.si.edu%2Flabs%2Fecosystem-conservation&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Ce7ce8e4024ee431f082d08d73698f21c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637037902867599854&amp;sdata=I3YfyP8uM6OVVBcbNhbPLOPzibuRvpKtM4a1qf9rjXI%3D&amp;reserved=0). Our research projects occur in field, lab, and greenhouse settings and include ecological genetics, microbial culturing, and field-based species identification, often in an experimental framework.

Field and greenhouse duties will include plant and insect identification and collection, measurement of environmental parameters, seed preparation, experimental set-up and monitoring, and data entry. Lab duties will include sample processing, microbial culturing, routine molecular tasks (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR, DNA visualization, sequencing, genotyping), and next generation sequencing library prep. In addition, the technician will be responsible for day-to-day organization and safety for the funded project, under the direction of the PI, including supply inventory and ordering, maintaining data records (hardcopy and digital), and working collaboratively with other project members.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in ecology (or related field) with at least two years of prior research experience, basic ecological genetic skills (PCR, sequencing, genotyping), strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Additional experience with field surveys, next generation sequencing, and data analysis is preferred.

The preferred start date is late fall 2019, and the appointment will be for at least one year. While not a federal position, salary and benefits are commensurate with experience, up to a salary equivalent of Grade 7, Step 1 within the federal pay scale.

Interested candidates should send (1) a cover letter highlighting relevant research experience, (2) a resume or CV, (3) contact information for 2-3 references, and (4) an unofficial copy of transcripts to Kim Komatsu (koamtsuk@si.edu). Review of applications will begin on September 23, and continue until the position is filled.

Research Assistant I ¡V Investigating Microbial Protein Evolution with
Functional Genomics

Position Summary:
The Paul Lab at the MBL seeks a highly motivated individual to join
the Josephine Bay Paul Center for Comparative Molecular Biology and
Evolution as a Research Assistant (Level I). The successful candidate
will be responsible for carrying out routine laboratory work as outlined
below. Our research group is looking at the processes that diversify
microbial genes, to better understand the functional significance
of protein variation in cells and viruses from a variety of biomes.
This is a year-round, full time, non-exempt position.

Additional Information:
The primary aim of the position is to maintain the molecular
lab facilities and to assist in developing genetic experiments
with bacteria/archaea primarily derived from marine and freshwater
ecosystems. Responsibilities will include establishing and monitoring
cell cultures, maintaining lab equipment, ordering lab supplies, and
conducting basic molecular experiments.

Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelor¡¦s degree in biology, molecular biology or a related
discipline is required. This position requires an independent, organized,
and self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and the
ability to multitask. Prior experience in a research lab and applying
basic molecular biology techniques is required. Excellent written,
verbal, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; and a strong
work ethic are essential. Position level and salary will depend upon
education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have prior experience with nucleic acid
purification, PCR, and maintaining (bacterial/archaeal) cell cultures.
An understanding of basic molecular biology concepts is important.

Physical Requirements:
Minimal exposure to biohazardous chemicals. Occasional lifting of heavy
objects.

Instructions:
Please apply on the MBL website and provide the following
required documents: cover letter, resume/CV, copies of most recent
transcripts (unofficial is acceptable), and contact details of
3 references. No request for reference letters at this time.
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