Position Type

Due Date Description

Job Feb 22 Field technician jobs at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is looking to fill 3

temporary, full-time Field Technician positions:

Forest Ecology Technician (May 20 – October 25, 2019):

Technician will primarily work on forest research projects, including

identifying, tagging, and measuring over story and understory trees

and ground-layer vegetation. Additional duties and projects include

monitoring of planted seedlings and seeds within a climate

adaptation experiment, plant phenology monitoring, citizen science

and Earthwatch projects, data entry and management, and

temperature logger data collection and management.

General Ecology Technician (June 3 – November 1, 2019):

Technician will work on all aspects of a wide variety of projects

including intertidal research, bird surveys, citizen science with

Earthwatch, and forest sampling. Duties include preparing for

fieldwork and collecting field data, data entry and management, and

sensor deployment and management.

Citizen Science Technician (June 3 – November 8, 2019):

Technician will work with science staff and Earthwatch volunteers.

Technician will lead groups of Earthwatch volunteers in safe and

scientifically rigorous field data collection on upland and intertidal

biodiversity research.

Application deadline: February 22, 2019.

Full description and application information go

to: https://www.schoodicinstitute.org/about/employment-opportuniti

Job Feb 19 Summer Employment Opportunity! Come work

among the Giant Sequoias!

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station (USGS) is currently searching for people interested in summer 2019 Biological Science Technician positions in Forest Ecology. Pay: GG-5 (approx. $16.00/hour) Location: Three Rivers, California

Duties: Measure forest demographics, including measuring trees and seedlings and determining cause of death. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research, identifying

Sierran trees, and forest pathology. Up to 6 positions will be filled. Positions are full-time, start in approximately mid-May, and will last 4-5 months.

Must be a US Citizen in order to qualify. Also need bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Some field work experience required. Want people with some biological coursework and experience, an interest in forest or field ecology, who want to work outdoors, and who like to work in small teams and have strong interpersonal skills. Housing available for rent. If interested: e:mail a cover letter, resume, list of references, and unofficial transcripts to: Anne Pfaff at ahpfaff@usgs.gov

To be considered, please send information by February 19, 2019. **Extending the date because we haven't received many applications**

For more information, call Anne at (559) 565-3172 or e:mail at ahpfaff@usgs.gov.

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Anne Pfaff

Ecologist

USGS Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station

47050 Generals Highway #4

Three Rivers, California 93271

(559) 565-3172

(559) 565-3177 (fax)

REU March 1 Undergrads! Are you interested in sustainable agriculture? Want to explore

how farmers make decisions about sustainable management? Or how crop

diversity and tillage affect soil health? We are offering two paid summer

research internships to explore these topics. One position is based in East

Lansing, MI and one in Wooster, OH. Applications are due March 1. More

info at: https://lter.kbs.msu.edu/get-involved/job-openings/

These Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) projects are funded

by the National Science Foundation’s Kellogg Biological Station Long-

term Ecological Research (KBS LTER) program. Students who may not

have research opportunities at their college or university and under-

represented minority students are encouraged to apply. Please note,

students must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

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Julie E. Doll, Ph.D.

Education & Outreach Specialist

Agriculture & Ecology

Kellogg Biological Station Long-term Ecological Research Program

Michigan State University

www.lter.kbs.msu.edu

Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KBS.LTER

@KBSLTER

269-671-2266 (office)

Graduate position

March 1 MSc Position on Climate Change, Phenotypic Mismatch and Community

Turnover (UW-Madison)

We are seeking an outstanding student to advance our long-term research

program studying a community of Wisconsin vertebrates to study the

impacts of climate change on winter specialists – snowshoe hares,

porcupines, ruffed grouse. The student’s thesis will involve collecting

data in the field and from museums, and analyzing photographs and

demographic datasets. The assistantship will begin in the fall of 2019. The

student will be advised by Dr. Jonathan Pauli

(http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/pauli/) and work closely with Drs. Benjamin

Zuckerberg (http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/zuckerberg/) and M. Zachariah

Peery (http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/peery/).

Applicants must have a BS degree in biology, ecology, forestry, wildlife,

or other related discipline. A working knowledge of population ecology

and statistics are sought, and experience in the field and laboratory, are

required. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are

essential.

Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the position will remain

open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by 1 March,

2018 are guaranteed full consideration. The University of Wisconsin-

Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote

excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to

apply. The position is open to both US citizen and international candidates.

The project includes an annual stipend, plus tuition remission and health

care benefits. We envision a start date of September 2019, but an earlier

start date may be possible.

UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation

biology, remote sensing and geography. The university ranks consistently

among the top research universities in the United States. Total student

enrollment is 43,000 of which approximately 12,000 are graduate and

professional students, and there are over 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison is an

exciting place to learn and conduct research! The city of Madison ranks as

one of the most attractive places in the U.S. to live and work. For

information about campus and city, please see http://www.wisc.edu/about/.

To apply, please submit your application here:

https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1BxfN5m3rHaYtMh

Please note that submitting an application includes filling out a small

survey (< 15 minutes), uploading a cover letter summarizing research

interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts or

summary of relevant coursework (both undergraduate and graduate).

After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top

candidates.

If you have any problems with the application, please email

jmarchman@wisc.edu.

Job ? Job Opportunity - Entry-level plant ecologist / botanist

We have an immediate opening in our Los Gatos office for a full-

time, entry-level plant ecologist / botanist. This person will conduct

field studies, including plant community mapping, rare plant surveys,

and wetland assessments and delineations, and will prepare a variety

of reports/technical studies, including biological resource reports, and

natural resource management plans. Entry-level plant ecologists /

botanists also act as a regulatory permit technician, and spend a

substantial amount of time preparing resource agency permit

applications packages for permitting under the Clean Water Act, State

Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act, State Fish and Game

Code, and McAteer-Petris Act.

Required qualifications:

Academic background in with emphasis in botany and plant

ecology

Experience in some or most of the following areas: plant

identification, quantitative field surveys, plant

community/association mapping, wetland delineation,

environmental impact analysis, permit preparation, Trimble

GeoXT/XH, and general GIS, Google Earth, and/or ArcMap

Demonstrable technical writing ability

Good organizational and data handling skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Willingness to travel throughout California and beyond

Interest in and willingness to learn about and build familiarity

with environmental law and regulations

Willingness to learn how to read engineering drawings and

learn common construction practices so that a project’s effects

on sensitive species and habitats can be accurately determined

Candidates with an M.S. or a Ph.D. are preferred, as will those with a

B.S. and direct relevant experience.

Additional qualifications:

Valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or

multiple minor violations

Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late

nights, weekends)

Ability and willingness to work in harsh and rapidly changing

environments, work in all types of weather conditions,

walking over varied terrain, bending, lifting, and

carrying upwards of 50 pounds, and otherwise maintain good

physical condition

Willingness to work at other times in a sedentary office

environment preparing reports and permit application

packages.

Familiarity with best practices for field safety and low impact

principles

Prior experience in the following areas a plus:

California flora

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Regulatory agency permitting

Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan

40-hour wetland delineation course or equivalent experience

Range management

About H. T. Harvey & Associates:

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based

near San Jose, California, with six offices in California and Hawaii.

Our core areas of expertise are restoration ecology, landscape

architecture, plant ecology, wildlife ecology, fish and aquatic

ecology, and ecological research. Our work is on projects that

involve wildlife habitat; threatened and endangered plant, animal,

and fish species; habitat restoration and native landscape design;

habitat conservation plans; renewable energy facilities; and more.

We cultivate excellence in our staff and our work in pursuit of our

mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’

complex natural resource challenges.

Our employment package includes a competitive salary, medical, dental,

and life insurance, as well as a 401K with generous employer match.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and minorities, disabled and Veterans are strongly

encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should respond by submitting a cover letter,

resume, and references through this link:

https://www.harveyecology.com/entry-level-plant-ecologist-botanist

Graduate Position

March 15

MSc opportunity on sensorial ecology and evolution in lizards A MSc student research position is available to start Fall 2019 in the lab of Dr. Ylenia Chiari at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. We seek a highly motivated prospective graduate student with an interest in physiology, behavioral and sensorial ecology to investigate the function of color and color patterns in lizards. The Chiari Lab (www.yleniachiari.it) uses integrative approaches from molecular biology to behavior to computational modeling to study the causes and consequences of morphological variation in reptiles. Successful candidates will have at least some previous research experience and a strong interest in evolutionary biology. Some background or experience in field work and in handling reptiles in captivity is encouraged, but not required. Application from traditionally underrepresented groups is encouraged. Deadline for admission to the MSc program in Biology is March 15 2019. https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/systems-biology/biology-ms/ Full support will be provided through a teaching assistantship. However, the successful candidate will be expected to apply for graduate fellowships during his/her MSc. There is the potential to extend this project as a PhD student if interested. George Mason is located in the exciting Washington D.C. area and is one of the fasted growing universities in the US. Students can take advantage of the strong inter-connectivity between George Mason and the Smithsonian and other Government and Non-Profit Institutions.

Prospective students should send a short description of their research interests and past research experience along with a resume or CV (including the names of three people who could serve as a reference on your behalf) to ychiari@gmu.edu. Selection of candidates will begin immediately, but applications will continue to be reviewed until the end of February.

Internship Ongoing Field Ecology Internships available We have several positions available at our research project:

B4Warmed Overview:

Northern Minnesota is a focal point of potential climate warming impacts

because it sits at the transition between boreal and temperate forest

biomes. B4WARMED (Boreal Forest Warming at an Ecotone in Danger)

is a unique manipulative experiment that warms plants and soil in the field

to examine tree seedling and germinant response to warming with respect

to physiology, phenology, growth, and survival. For more information:

https://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/research/climate-change

Position overview:

We seek independent and mature undergraduate or newly graduated

students with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental

science, forestry, or a related field for paid field research internships

($11/hr). Openings start in the middle/end of March and go until the end of

November. Start dates for the openings are flexible and up for negotiation.

On average an internship lasts about 4 months. Typical work days are

eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require early

morning, evening, or weekend work. A valid driver’s license is

required. Personal vehicles helpful but not required. Successful hires will

work through variety of tasks with primary focus on tree biometric,

ecophysiological and ecological measurements and data collections in the

field with occasional site maintenance, laboratory work and treatment

implementation. The intern will work in an individual and team setting.

Consequently, a maturity to work autonomously often with long hours is

required.

Responsibilities:

• Work independently to collect biotic and abiotic data in field and

laboratory settings in accordance with established protocols

• Measure plant growth, physiology, and phenology

• Measure soil characteristics and processes

• Data entry using Excel and Google drive

• Implement rainfall reduction treatment

• Routine maintenance of field sites, field instruments, and research

equipment, including a Licor 6400xt.

• Lab work includes data entry, biomass assessments and leaf area

analysis

• Aiding principle investigators and graduate students as needed.

Desired qualifications: 1) Eagerness to work hard in an outdoor setting. 2)

Capacity to collect data following established protocols. 3) Familiarity

with plant and tree species of northern Minnesota. 4) Willingness to work

well and play well with others and live in remote area with others and/or

alone. 5) Curiosity and passion for the natural world. 6) Flexibility to

adapt to a frequently changing schedule. 7) Demonstrated ability to work

under changing weather conditions with large swarms of insects.

Research sites:

Field work will be split between research sites at the Cloquet Forestry

Center in Cloquet, MN (http://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/) and the Hubachek

Wilderness Research Center

(https://cfc.cfans.umn.edu/facilities/hubachek) near Ely, MN. Both

research sites are in beautiful forested settings and provide access to the

natural areas of northern Minnesota including the Boundary Waters Canoe

Area Wilderness. An individual’s home base will be at either of these

locations, though travel between sites will be required depending on

project needs. University vehicles are used for such travel. On-site housing

with furnishing and a kitchen will be available for a small fee.

Application:

Applications will be reviewed as they come and potential candidates will

be contacted for a phone interview. Please send cover letter (including

available working dates), one-page resume, and contact information for

two references electronically to:

Artur Stefanski

stefa066@umn.edu

Department of Forest Resources

University of Minnesota

St Paul, MN 55108 USA

Highest priority will be given to those who will be able to start at the end

of March or beginning of April.

Internship Feb 15 Smithsonian Coast-to-Coast Science Writing Internship

Deadline: Feb 15, 2019

Desired Start Date: Between May 6 and June 10

Duration: 18 weeks (May/June through September/October 2019)

Description: Gain hands-on experience with environmental

communication on both sides of the United States!

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is

seeking an intern to work for 18 weeks, from summer through

mid-autumn, covering the work of SERC scientists in Maryland

and California. The intern will start at SERC’s Chesapeake Bay

headquarters in Edgewater, Md., receiving training in SERC

science communications. After six weeks, the intern will travel to

San Francisco Bay to cover the work of SERC marine biologists in

California for the remaining 12 weeks. Travel funds from

Maryland to California are included. This internship is open to

current undergraduate and master's students, and recent

graduates up to one year after graduation.

Part I: Chesapeake Bay (SERC-East)

The intern will spend the first six weeks at SERC’s headquarters

in Edgewater, Md. Here, the intern will interview SERC scientists

and other sources in the field and the lab and write about their

work. This first part of the internship will introduce the intern to

the main features of SERC science communications: writing

articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, preparing posts for SERC’s

social media and assisting with the production of SERC’s

quarterly newsletter On The Edge, under the mentorship of SERC

science writer Kristen Minogue.

Part II: San Francisco Bay (SERC-West)

For the final 12 weeks, the intern will work in Tiburon, Calif.,

with the West Coast section of SERC’s Marine Invasions Research

Lab. SERC’s West Coast branch (a.k.a. “SERC-West”) is hosted

at the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a marine field station at

San Francisco State University's Romberg Tiburon Campus. The

marine biologists of SERC-West work in San Francisco Bay and

along the Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster

restoration and other critical conservation issues. The intern will

write about SERC’s West Coast scientists and pitch stories to

California media. While in California, the intern will work under

the onsite supervision of ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond

regularly with Kristen Minogue via video conferencing.

To apply: Send a cover letter, resume with references (name,

title and contact information) and unofficial transcript(s) to

Kristen Minogue at ScienceWritingIntern@si.edu by 11:59 Pacific

Time February 15, 2019. One to three published or unpublished

writing samples explaining science for general readers are also

essential for the application to be considered. Length of all writing samples should not be more than 10 pages.

Questions? Contact Kristen Minogue at

ScienceWritingIntern@si.edu.

Job Feb 18 Research Greenhouse Manager - Northern Arizona University The Greenhouse Manager is responsible for all aspects of the continued

operation of the Research Greenhouse Complex (RGC). This includes

maintaining and operating the facility to ensure safety and project

integrity; management of finances and personnel; support for research

project design and implementation; and management of some campus

landscaping projects such as the NAU Arboretum.

The manager is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of research

greenhouse plants including monitoring growth chambers, environmental

controls, pest control and plant propagation for collection and research.

Responsibility for greenhouse plant care and maintenance, including

weekends/holidays.

Job Description

-Supervision of Horticulturalist and coordination of temporary and student

workers and volunteers.

-Acts as a collaborator with faculty across campus on plant-related

research.

-Assesses the need for capital equipment/improvements, supplies and

services; takes appropriate

action within budgetary parameters.

-Develop and implement yearly budgets and purchases (in consultation

with supervisor). Track and

submit NAU P-Card transaction cycle logs. Participate actively in service

center rate-setting and

evaluation process. Responsible for all finances of the RGC, including

state subsidies, local funds,

NAU Foundation gift funds, and sponsored project funds. Responsible for

billing departments for

research projects; grant proposal writing, and sponsored project

management.

-Assist in plant propagation for restoration and research projects, including

working with student

and faculty researchers on project design, and occasional travel to field

locations as needed.

-Coordinate and conduct plant production for small and large scale

restoration projects, including

development of new propagation techniques, written reports of findings

(as needed), rate-setting and

service center oversight, and invoicing.

-Must be able to respond to emergency alarms in a timely manner

-Work schedule may include weekends and holidays

-NAU is currently engaged in an Organizational Growth and Effectiveness

Initiative, which focuses on

positioning the University for future success of its operational

practices. As a result, some

aspects of this position may be subject to change, such as, but not limited

to: duties, titles,

reporting structure, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, biology, or botany

with 2-4 years of experience in

greenhouse operations and management or equivalent combination of

education/experience

-Experience with greenhouse control systems, with the ability to operate,

maintain, and perform basic

repairs

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience in project and budget management

-Experience in collaborative plant-based research or service projects.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

-Maintain a thorough understanding of the climate control systems and

other infrastructure,

Integrated Pest Management, greenhouse best practices, workplace safety

issues and policy,

supervisory skills, and building security.

-Working knowledge of Plant Growth Chambers and operations

-Must be able to do heavy lifting

-Must be self-starter with good supervisory skills

-Working knowledge of insect and disease control methods, current or

prior certification for

application of pesticides preferred

-Effective communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain

effective communications

and working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general

public

Application Deadline - February 18, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.

Application and additional information can be found here:

https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/current-job-openings/

REU Feb 15 The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is now accepting applications

for the 2019 undergraduate research program. Go to www.rmbl.org and

follow the link for 'students'.

Each year the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) matches

approximately 40 students with mentors from around the world. Students

have opportunities to work on a wide array of ecological and evolutionary

field projects. Additionally, students have the opportunity to supplement

their research project with additional training in Rocky Mountain

ecosystem ecology or wildlife biology. RMBL provides REU funding for

approximately 10 students. RMBL also makes available additional

scholarships. Consequently financial need should not preclude students

from applying.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students thinking about a career in the

sciences. RMBL is located in Gothic, Colorado, a stunningly beautiful

location in the Rockies. Because we host more than 100 graduate students

and senior scientists, undergraduates have an opportunity to learn about

graduate programs from around the world. Many undergraduates end up

as co-authors on scientific papers and start building professional networks

that foster their career across a lifetime. We have had many

undergraduates turn their summer research into a senior thesis project,

even though they have not necessarily had someone from their school

present at RMBL during the summer.

Our program does fill. We encourage strongly motivated applicants,

including applicants who need financial support, to submit their online

application by Feb. 15 for REU applicants and by March 1 for RMBL

Scholarships. Students can apply for both sources of funds with one

application.

Job ASAP Lead Research Technician, Temperate old-growth forest dynamics Position Overview: The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological

Sciences at Marquette University is currently looking to hire a lead

research technician with experience in forest survey techniques to address

questions related to the maintenance of plant species diversity in old-

growth forest along a 1,300 m elevational gradient in the Western Cascade

Mountains of Oregon. The work will occur at the H. J. Andrews

Experimental Forest (https://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/), an NSF

Long-tern Ecological Research (LTER) site that is located roughly 45

minutes east of Eugene, Oregon. The area is known for its recreational

opportunities including hiking and backpacking, for its scenic volcanoes,

and the Three Sisters Wilderness. Pay will be commensurate with

experience, and apartment-style housing at the H. J. Andrews Forest field

station will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities: Leading small crews of research technicians

in a forest setting. Mapping and measuring trees, plants, seedlings and

other forest ecology techniques. Using GPS, laser rangefinders, and other

forest survey equipment. Work outside in a beautiful location.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a university degree

in appropriate area of biology. Must have previous experience working

and/or supervising field crews in an outdoor setting, measuring ecological

processes and patterns. Enthusiasm is a must.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Growing tree seedlings in a

shadehouse setting is a plus, but not required for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications for this position must

be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting

system (http://employment.marquette.edu/postings/11060). Please attach a

cover letter and resume, as well as the names and contact information for

two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all

positions are filled. Please apply as soon as possible, and email Dr. Joe

LaManna (joseph.lamanna<at>marquette.edu) with any questions. Thank

you!

Job Feb 19 Wilderness Fuels Reduction Job Opportunities The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment seeks qualified individuals to fill the positions of Fuels Specialist and Crew Member (5) to contribute to fuels reduction activities within a designated wilderness area in a National Park unit. Qualified individuals with an interest in active management of forested landscapes for ecosystem resilience, wilderness land management, and/or the use of fire as a tool to promote ecosystem health, are encouraged to apply. Weather permitting, the incumbents will spend five months performing fuels reduction work in Lassen Volcanic National Park (LVNP) to promote future prescribed and/or managed fire activities. Review of applications will begin February 19, 2019.

For more information and complete job descriptions, please visit: https://www.sierrainstitute.us/about/jobs/ or email jobs@sierrainstitute.us

Internship Feb 22 The Edmund Niles Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is

now accepting applications for its 2019 Odum Internship in Field Ecology.

This eight-week program pairs students with the Preserve’s Senior

Research Fellow for original research in field ecology. Interns will also

have the opportunity to share their knowledge with students in the

Preserve's summer education program while gaining valuable education

experience. This is an unpaid internship, though housing is

provided. Those wishing to earn college credit for the internship must

make arrangements with their college or university.

The Huyck Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation,

education, research, and recreation. As one of the oldest biological

research stations in the United States, the Preserve has supported research

continuously since 1938. Further information on the E.N. Huyck Preserve

and Biological Research Station can be found at

http://www.huyckpreserve.org/.

To learn more about the internship and to apply please visit

http://www.huyckpreserve.org/odum-internship.html.

The deadline for applications is Friday, February 22, 2019. Please address

inquiries about the internship to Anne Rhoads, Ph.D., Director of

Conservation and Education, at anne@huyckpreserve.org.

Job Ongoing Research Assistant, Temperate old-growth forest dynamics Position Overview: The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological

Sciences at Marquette University is currently looking to hire 6-7

enthusiastic research technicians with experience in forest survey

techniques to address questions related to the maintenance of plant species

diversity in old-growth forest along a 1,300 m elevational gradient in the

Western Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The work will occur at the H. J.

Andrews Experimental Forest (https://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/), an

NSF Long-tern Ecological Research (LTER) site that is located roughly 45

minutes east of Eugene, Oregon. The area is known for its recreational

opportunities including hiking and backpacking, for its scenic volcanoes,

and the Three Sisters Wilderness. Pay will be commensurate with

experience, and apartment-style housing at the H. J. Andrews Forest field

station will be provided.

Duties and Responsibilities: Mapping and measuring trees, plants,

seedlings and other forest ecology techniques. Using GPS, laser

rangefinders, and other forest survey equipment. Work outside in a

beautiful location.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a university degree

in appropriate area of biology. Previous experience working in an outdoor

setting, measuring ecological processes and patterns. Enthusiasm is a

must.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Growing tree seedlings in a

shadehouse setting or experience leading a small crew in the field are a

plus, but not required for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All applications for this position must

be received through Marquette University’s electronic recruiting

system (http://employment.marquette.edu/postings/11051). Please attach a

cover letter and resume, as well as the names and contact information for

two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all

positions are filled. Please apply as soon as possible, and email Dr. Joe

LaManna (joseph.lamanna<at>marquette.edu) with any questions. Thank

you!

Job Feb 15 Temporary Amphibian/eDNA Technician Positions (2)

U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center

In collaboration with U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research

Station and Oregon State University

We have an upcoming employment opportunity for 2 technicians to assist

with an environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling project in the U.S. Pacific

Northwest to quantify the presence and distribution of two torrent

salamander species (Rhyacotriton cascadae and R. kezeri) in support of

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s ESA-listing decisions. The successful

candidate will conduct eDNA sampling and amphibian visual encounter

surveys in headwater streams throughout the Coast Range and western

slope of the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon and Washington. The

position will require operation of 4WD vehicles and hiking to access

remote backcountry sites using GPS and compass navigational devices.

This position will be through USGS Student Contracting, therefore the

applicants must be either students, or within 1 year post graduation (degree

obtained no earlier than spring 2018).

Ideally a successful candidate would have the following required

qualifications and experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, wildlife science, fisheries

science, or related science-based field (or approaching completion of

BA/BS)

- Highly experienced hiking and navigating off trail in rugged

mountain terrain for up to 12 miles per day carrying up to 40lb pack

- Prior experience as a biological technician working in aquatic

systems

- Comfortable working long, variable hours in the field in inclement

weather conditions, particularly spring mountain conditions (i.e., variable

precipitation and cold temperatures)

- Trained, experienced, and comfortable working safely in bear

country

- Able to work independently in the field with little supervision and

alongside others as a team member

Additional preferred qualifications and experience:

- Wilderness First Aid Certification

- Prior experience working with amphibians

- Prior experience working in mountain environments

- Prior experience working in coldwater rivers and/or streams

- Prior experience collecting aquatic eDNA samples and/or experience

in a genetics lab

- Identification skills of aquatic amphibian species of the Pacific

Northwest, particularly salamanders

- Experience driving 4WD vehicles on off-road terrain

This position will be based in Corvallis, Oregon; relocation expenses and

housing in Corvallis are not provided. The position may require occasional

overnight camping in the field. The successful candidate will be hired

through the U.S. Geological Survey and will be required to complete

wilderness first aid training if not already certified. A valid US driver’s

license, clean driving record, and the ability to work in the US are required

for this position.

Anticipated start date: April 1, 2019

Anticipated end date: July 2019

Salary: $17.21 per hour*

*This position does not include benefits (i.e., health insurance) or tax

withholdings. A miscellaneous 10-99 IRS form will be provided and we

recommend withholding ~20% of your paycheck for taxes.

If interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume, statement of

interest, and contact information for 3 professional references no later than

February 15, 2019. Encrypted material can be sent to lthurman[at]usgs.gov

with subject line “Torrent Technician†. Please do not use Gmail’s

encryption option, it is not accepted by our email services. If unable to

send encrypted, please fax to USGS NOROCK (fax #: 406-994-7525) with

“ATTN: Lindsey Thurman†indicated on the front page. Include your

graduation date in the cover letter.

Please direct questions to:

Dr. Lindsey Thurman

USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center

lthurman[at]usgs.gov

+1 (406) 994-7833

REU Feb 15 Summer 2019 undergraduate research assistant position

Ecology of plant-insect interactions

Wetzel Lab, Department of Entomology, MSU (Kellogg Biological Station)

The Wetzel Lab at Michigan State University is looking for undergraduate research assistants to join our summer field research program. We study the ecology of plants and insects. Assistants could work on one or both of our two main projects, depending on interest: • Project 1: How do heat waves, associated with climate change, influence the ecology of monarch butterflies and their milkweed host-plants?

• Project 2: How does plant biodiversity influence insect pests and their interactions with insect predators on farms? Can plant biodiversity be used for ecological pest management?

Free housing at Kellogg Biological Station (www.kbs.msu.edu) in Hickory Corners, MI. Assistant duties will include growing plants and insects, counting and collecting insects, carrying out experiments, observing insect behavior, and recording data. Please see http://wetzellab.com for more info. Dates flexible but ideally 10+ weeks in Jun-Aug. Pay rate is $10/hr.

• Gain research experience with the ecology of plants and insects

• Work on projects that seek to understand and protect the environment • Live at a large research station in a dynamic community of researchers

• Have a fun summer playing with and learning about insects and plants

To apply please email CV/resume, unofficial transcript, and contact information for 1-2 references to Wetzel Lab manager Luke Zehr (zehrluke@msu.edu) by 15 February. In your email, please write several short paragraphs explaining why you want this job. Please write “Wetzel Lab summer application” in the subject line of your email. Feel free to email

with questions. Preference will be given to candidates pursuing science careers.

The Wetzel Lab is in the Department of Entomology and is affiliated with the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior Program.

The Wetzel Lab strives to be a supportive community and a safe space for diversity in science.

Graduate position

March 8 M.Sc. opportunity in forest ecology and modelling

Title: Effect of intra-stand spatial structure on succession dynamics

in a mixed boreal forest

Context and project overview: Understanding the succession

dynamics of a forest following a major disturbance, such as a fire or

harvest, is essential for developing management plans that

maintain the forest’s biodiversity and ecosystem functions. In the

mixed boreal forests of northwest Québec, this succession follows

well-known general patterns, but multiple outcomes are possible

depending on stand and landscape-level factors. This project aims

to determine to which extent the spatial organization of the

different species and age classes at the stand level (i.e. one or a few

hectares) affects the long-term composition and productivity of the

stand.

This project will use the data from permanent census plots at the

Lake Duparquet Research and Teaching Forest (FERLD). The student

will simulate stand dynamics with the SORTIE-ND forest model,

with initial conditions matching empirical stand structure, and

compare the composition and structure of the simulation outputs

with that of census plots measured at different times since fire.

Location: The student will be based at the Institut de recherche sur

les forêts (IRF) at the Rouyn-Noranda campus of the Université du

Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, under the supervision of

Philippe Marchand. The IRF offers a dynamic research environment,

with 10 faculty members and over 60 graduate students working on

a variety of topics with direct applications to sustainable forest

management. IRF students also benefit from resources and

professional development opportunities offered through the

Québec Center for Forest Research (www.cef-cfr.ca).

Financial support: A scholarship of 18 000 $ per year for two years

is provided.

Required profile: A good or excellent academic record, an interest

in ecology and forestry research, and experience with (or interest

in) computer programming for simulations or statistical analyses.

Start date: Fall 2019

To apply: Send a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, an academic

transcript and the contact information for two references to

Philippe Marchand (philippe.marchand@uqat.ca). The position will

be open until filled, with priority given to applications received

before March 8, 2019.

Job Feb 22 Job Posting: Field Research Technicians with

the Cariveau Native Bee Lab

The Cariveau Native Bee Lab is looking for qualified applicants to fill 10

technician positions, April through September 2019. Salary: $10.75 - 17/hour (commensurate with experience) Start Date: Project Dependent Application Deadline: February 22, 2019 Projects Hiring

Prairie restoration project that examines establishment of pollinator

friendly seed-mixes for bees. Technicians will collect data on plant

establishment and identify native prairie plant seedlings while sampling

wild bees and soil. Prior experience with identifying tallgrass prairie

species greatly preferred. Full-time position. Location: Twin Cities

Metro

Metro area bumble bee survey as part of a larger project using occupancy modeling to combine citizen science and research data to inform conservation efforts. Technicians will enter data, complete bumble bee surveys, conduct plant surveys and data cleaning. Strong quantitative skills and experience with R preferred. Part-time position. Location: Twin Cities Metro.

Minnesota Agriculture for Pollinators Project (MAPP) where

technicians will conduct honey bee and native bee sampling and plant

surveys throughout southwest Minnesota agricultural lands. Full-time position. Location: Western Minnesota, rustic field housing provided.

Responsibilities: Technicians will conduct field work, observe and collect wild

bees, and conduct native plant surveys, process, pin, and label bee and plant

specimens collected during the 2019 field season. Technicians will also enter and

check data. This work requires attention to detail and an eagerness to learn. Both

independent and group work required. Lab work will be located at the UMN Bee

Research Facility in St. Paul, Minnesota. Required Qualifications:

Valid US driver’s license and US citizen status or permanent resident.

Enrollment as a current student or recent graduate (December 2018 -

May 2019) with coursework in Entomology, Ecology, Evolution,

Conservation, Plant Sciences, Botany, or other experience with insect

and plant identification.

Effective communication skills with supervisors and small teams.

Dependability, punctuality, and ability to complete high quality work

during tedious tasks.

Ability to work in sunny outdoor conditions and carry up to 50 pounds

over consecutive days.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of basic bee biology with experience handling and

identifying wild bees.

Prairie seedling identification and other botany experience.

Familiarity with dichotomous keys.

Experience entering data with attention to detail and a commitment to

accuracy.

Please send a single PDF with your resume, cover letter, and contact information

for 2 references to Kiley Friedrich ( fried300@umn.edu ), subject line: “2019

Technician Application” followed by your name. Please identify the project(s) of

interest and include your ability to travel outside the Twin Cities for field

work. Application review will begin immediately. Applications due by 5:00 PM

CST February 22, 2019.

Graduate Position

? Doctoral OPPORTUNITY: Eastern Mallard Population Dynamics

PhD in Fish and Wildlife Biology and Management, Conservation Biology, or Applied Ecology

Department of Environmental and Forest Biology,

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Start Date: August 2019 preferred, negotiable for January 2020

Location: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), Syracuse, New York. SUNY ESF is home to the fourth largest undergraduate and graduate education program in wildlife science, conservation biology, and aquatic and fisheries science in the United States; it is by far the largest such program in the northeastern region. SUNY ESF is located in central New York with abundant outdoor and cultural opportunities with the Finger Lakes wine region, many state properties and national wildlife refuges, Lake Ontario, the 6.1 million-acre Adirondack Park, High Peaks Region, Lake Placid Olympic Village, and New York City nearby. The Montezuma Wetlands Complex, the first Important Bird Area designated in New York, is less than an hour drive from campus. With its diverse lakes and wetlands, myriad breeding, migrating, and wintering birds, and a landscape rich in human history, the region provides an ideal place for study of wetland-wildlife. In collaboration with a diversity of conservation stakeholders throughout North America, we meet the challenges of a changing world.

Description and requirements: We seek a highly-motivated and experienced individual to enroll in ESFÂ’s doctoral program and study eastern mallard population dynamics. Decades of abundant data collection on mallards provide unique opportunities to apply a diversity of novel analytical techniques to test theoretical and applied questions. Surveys indicate that the northeastern US mallard population has declined, whereas that of eastern Canada remains stable. To date, biologists have been unable to determine why the decline has occurred. A long-term decline may mean that either survival and/or

production is too low to maintain the population size. However, banding data indicate that eastern mallard survival rates are not measurably different now than they were in the 1990s, when the population was stable. Production estimates obtained from the USFWS Parts Collection Survey have not decreased either. This indicates bias in one or more critical data sets. Our goal is to investigate potential bias in these data sets and determine mechanisms for the recorded population decline. We seek applicants with experience in GIS, occupancy modeling, program MARK, and WinBUGS (or demonstrated capacity to apply these analytical tools) with a strong interest in wildlife population dynamics and landscape ecology. Experience with and knowledge of North American waterfowl conservation, ecology, and management is preferred, but not necessary.

Program Requirements: Applicants must be competitive for a departmental teaching assistantship (GPA 3.5 or higher and GRE scores above average in all categories with 2 of the 3 scores > 75th percentile, prior publications or manuscripts in review preferred). Departmental teaching assistantships include a tuition waiver and stipend.

Applying: Email a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts, and GRE scores (preferably as a single pdf) to Dr. Michael Schummer (mlschumm@esf.edu). After an interview, the successful applicant will be encouraged to apply to the Graduate School at SUNY ESF.

REU April 1 Brooklyn College and the City University of New York are now accepting

applications for our summer REU in Urban Ecology and the Environment

(BUEE) that will run this summer from June 4 through August 9.

BUEE offers an integrative summer research program aimed at developing

early-career undergraduate students into mature and thoughtful

environmental scientists - many of our research projects have a strong

evolutionary focus, and investigate how plants and animals adapt to

urban environments.

BUEE couples authentic research experiences together with practical

experience in research design, scientific communication and community

outreach, leveraging the unique academic and research resources at

Brooklyn, including a state-of-the-art Aquatic Research and

Environmental Assessment Center

<http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/centers/areac.php>, and

the recently-established Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay

<http://www.srijb.org/>, focused on urban sustainability and resilience.

Students are provided with a competitive stipend, housing and food

allowances, and relocation credit for travel from outside the region.

Applications from STEM-underrepresented students are especially

encouraged.

More information on the program, including potential projects, can be

found at the program homepage at buee.brooklyn.cuny.edu, or by

contacting the program PI at buee@brooklyn.cuny.edu. Application

materials should be submitted online before April 1.

Job Ongoing Research Assistant in Grassland Insect Ecology The USDA, Agriculture Research Service, Northern Plains Agriculture

Research Laboratory in Sidney, MT is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-

working individual to assist in grassland insect field research. Field work

will be conducted both at 9000 feet elevation in the Bighorn Mountains in

northern Wyoming and on diverse native rangelands in eastern Montana

and on the Little Missouri National Grassland in western North Dakota.

Our research primarily focuses on grassland insect and rangeland ecology;

specifically how grasshoppers and interactions between grasshoppers and

Mormon crickets affect grassland health and livestock grazing

sustainability, how drought and weather variation affects grasshopper

outbreaks and ecosystem processes, and how fire and livestock grazing can

reduce grasshopper outbreaks. Work may include sampling grasshoppers

and other rangeland insects in large scale experiments, identifying and

sampling rangeland plants, setting up and conducting small scale

manipulative

experiments in the field and greenhouse, behavioral observations, and lab

work to sort and process samples collected. Overnight travel to Wyoming

and eastern Montana is required. The successful candidate will gain hands

on experience with diverse field sampling methods, set up and

maintenance of field and greenhouse experiments and insect and plant

identification techniques while working in a team oriented research

environment.

Salary: $11.68 – 12.74 per hour (GS-2 – GS-3) dependent on

experience and education. The candidate will receive overtime pay when

working more than 40 hours per week. Dorm-style, shared housing is

available on location for ~$140 per month, including utilities, internet and

basic cable TV.

Dates: Starting ~May 27th through the end of September or October,

depending on a candidate’s availability.

Qualifications: The candidate should be able to walk rapidly over

rangeland and work at high elevation sites, be physically fit, and able to

spend long hours in uncomfortable field conditions (hot weather, biting

insects, mountain weather). Willingness to work long days and weekends

when necessary is a must. Undergraduate course work in ecology,

entomology, or range science, and previous field research experience is

preferred, but not required. Must be a US citizen.

Application process: Please send cover letter describing relevant

experience or coursework, resume (including major, relevant

experience/coursework, technical skills, and prior employment), and

names and contact information of two references (electronically) in a

single file to Nicole Davidson (nicole.davidson@ars.usda.gov). Be sure to

include available start and end dates. Please include in resume:.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the

position is filled. For more information on the research program

visit: www.ars.usda.gov/pa/nparl/dbranson or contact us directly.