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Summer Marine Biology Courses for Undergraduates (Oregon Institute of
Marine Biology)
SUMMER 2008 COURSES
AT THE OREGON INSTITUTE OF MARINE BIOLOGY
Courses are designed
for upper division undergraduates.
Please pass this
information along to any undergraduates who might be
interested or the
undergraduate biology advisor in your department.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS
–
www.uoregon.edu/~oimb
8 WEEK COURSES (June
23 - August 16, 2008)
INVERTEBRATE
ZOOLOGY Instructor: Jason Williams
MARINE ANIMAL
ADAPTATIONS Instructor: Charles Hunter
MARINE ECOLOGY
Instructor: Cynthia Trowbridge
MARINE BIRDS AND
MAMMALS Instructor: Jan Hodder
2 WEEK COURSES
COASTAL BIOLOGY July
7-10 and 14-17 Instructors: Jeff Goddard and Stewart Schulz
INVESTIGATE THE
ESTUARY July 21-24 and 28-31 Instructor: Marshall Pregnall
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
BIOLOGICAL
ILLUSTRATION June 21-22 and 28-29 Instructor: Lee Braithwaite
MICROBES OF COASTAL
ENVIRONMENTS July 12-13 and 19-20 Instructor: Claudia Kruschel
RESTORATION OF
MARINE HABITATS July 26-27 and Aug 2-3 Instructors: Craig Cornu and
Steve Rumrill
Fellowships and
dormitory housing are available.
Field Course in Arctic Science 2008 (University of Alaska Fairbanks)
The hands-on "Field
Course in Arctic Science" will be offered through Summer Sessions at the
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, and the students will have the unique opportunity to travel
from the boreal forest in Interior Alaska past the alpine environment of
the Brooks Range to the arctic tundra at the Beaufort Sea. The students
will learn about the ecology of the arctic and boreal systems through
daily lectures delivered by a variety of scientists, active
participation in field sampling, and discussions of the relevant science
literature. This exciting course will span a broad range of disciplines,
including local natural history, fire ecology, snow ecology, plant
ecology, invertebrate and mammal biology, carbon budgets, and the
implications of a warming climate. The students will gain a firm
background in the structure and function of the ecosystems in northern
Alaska and become familiar with the tools and techniques useful to
ecological field research.
The four-week,
5-credit field course will be taught both at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks and at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska from May 20
to June 13, 2008. The course is limited to ten advanced undergraduate or
starting graduate students. The cost of food at Toolik Field Station,
lodging, and travel between the field sites will be covered, and
students are expected to pay for in-state tuition and their travel to
Fairbanks,
Alaska. The
students will need to bring all-weather clothing including winter
jackets, rubber boots, and a warm sleeping bag.
Interested students
should submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating
their experience and how the course would benefit them to Anja Kade (ftank@uaf.edu).
Grants-in-Aid of Research Available (predoctoral and postdoctoral):
Highlands Biological Station
A number of
grants-in-aid are available to predoctoral graduate students and
postdoctoral investigators for the support of research on the habitats
and organisms of the Southern Appalachians. Grant recipients are
expected to spend time in residence at HBS, as both they and other
researchers and students benefit from such interaction. Support may be
awarded for one to twelve weeks. Applications for grants are reviewed
by the Board of Scientific Advisors in March of the year for which
support is requested.
Application cover
sheets and instructions for preparing proposals can be downloaded at
www.wcu.edu/hbs
. Cover
sheets and text must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. EST on 1 March.
Applicants are notified in early April, following final approval by the
Board of Directors.
Awards are based on
the period of residence at HBS according to the following schedule:
Predoctoral, $300/week; Postdoctoral, $400/week. Recipients of
grants-in-aid are provided research space without charge.
Mathematics and Field Ecology Summer Program (Kellogg Biological
Station, Michigan State University)
**Scholarship
Support Available**
16 June - 1 August
for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at Kellogg Biological Station,
Michigan State University
http://www.kbs.msu.edu/ELME
Kellogg Biological
Station (KBS) will once again host the summer program known as ELME,
Enhancing Linkages between Mathematics and Ecology. ELME is a
course-work based research experience designed for students with an
interest in applying mathematics to questions in ecology and evolution.
The program is designed for students both with and without formal
training in mathematics. Participants in the full program take 3
one-week math courses on topics that are relevant to ecology/evolution
and then apply these tools in a four-week field ecology/evolution
course. Students can enroll in a subset of the ELME courses if that
better fits their needs and schedules.
Mathematics
1-week courses:
Introduction to
Theoretical Population Biology - MTH 490.431
Robin E. Snyder,
Case Western
Reserve University
June 16 - June 20
Theoretical
Community and Ecosystem Ecology - MTH 490.432
Christopher
Klausmeier, Kellogg Biological Station, MSU
June 23 - June 27
Maximum Likelihood
Analysis in Ecology - MTH 490.433
Ben Bolker,
University of
Florida
June 30 - July 3
Ecology 4-week
course:
Field Ecology and
Evolution - ZOL/PLB 440
Gary Mittelbach,
Jeff Conner, and Doug Schemske,
Kellogg Biological
Station, MSU
July 7 =96 Aug 1
Undergraduate
Fellowships ($2500, plus housing, travel, and tuition) are available for
students enrolling in the full ELME program. Graduate scholarships are
available for tuition and housing. More information about KBS and the
ELME program is available at
http://www.kbs.msu.edu/ELME
or over email at
Elmeprogram@kbs.msu.edu.
The application deadline for enrollment and scholarships is 3 March
2008.
Eco-Informatics Summer Institute for Undergraduate and Early Graduate
Students (EISI, HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, Oregon Cascades)
For late
undergraduate and early graduate students in mathematics, computer
science, statistics, bioengineering, earth science, and ecosystem
science. *Applications are due February 15th, 2008.*
The EcoInformatics
Summer Institute (EISI) will be held at the HJ Andrews Experimental
Forest in the Oregon Cascades from June 16th-August 22nd, 2008
EcoInformatics, the
integration of mathematics, computer science, statistics, and
engineering with the study and management of ecosystems, is an emerging
science with a critical need for well-trained, interdisciplinary
scientists. The EISI will work to fulfill that need through a ten-week
undergraduate/early graduate research experience.
Through the
integration of research and education, effective mentoring, and hands-on
experiences at the HJ Andrews, fifteen participants will gain (1)
valuable research experience in EcoInformatics and in their own
disciplines, (2) four hours of class credit (3) the foundation and
opportunities to develop and seek support for their own graduate
program, including a peer-reviewed research proposal, and (5) the
training to become outstanding interdisciplinary scientists and
effective contributors to the science and management of ecosystems.
In addition,
participants will receive a total stipend of $4,000, from which tuition
for the summer class (approximately $700) will be deducted.
Travel, up to $500,
for transportation to the Summer Institute will be provided to
participants, as well as free lodging at the HJ Andrews Experimental
Forest and 3 meals per day for the first and final weeks of the program.
The EcoInformatics
Summer Institute strongly encourages applications by underserved student
populations, including Native Americans, Hispanics, and women, to
increase diversity in this emerging field.
For more details and
application, please go to:
http://eco-informatics.engr.oregonstate.edu/
Conservation and Land Management Fellowships Available
The Conservation and
Land Management Fellowship Program is a partnership between the
Chicago Botanic
Garden, the
Bureau of
Land Management,
National Parks Service and the
USDA Forest Service.
Positions are available in the western United States beginning June,
2008.
Duties may include:
plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping; endangered species
reintroduction; invasive species management; geographic data acquisition
and analysis; biological assessments, sensitive species lists and
conservation plans; fire ecology; land use planning; archaeology-related
activities; recreation areas management; rangeland assessments; seed
collection.
Fellows participate
in a one-week training course held in late May in
Chicago.
Travel and lodging expenses will be covered. Training includes:
BLM/NPS/FS orientation;
Endangered Species
Act and
associated programs; plant and animal identification and monitoring; GIS
and mapping; and topographical map reading and GPS skills.
Compensation is
$750.00/pay period (every two weeks)
How to Apply:
Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the
United States of
America.
Please send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and
three letters of recommendation to:
CLMfellows@chicagobotanic.org
This Fellowship
opportunity may also be conducted as a research component of a Masters
program with
Northwestern
University
and the
Chicago
Botanic Garden.
For application information, visit:
http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu
For more information
visit the website:
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Research Assistant: Archeology (National Geographic Sponsored
Expedition, Gabon Africa)
In July 2008, I am
leading a 6-7 week exploratory caving/scientific expedition in the rain
forests of
Gabon. We
will be completing studies on archaeology, biology, ecology, and
geology. Our scientists have worked in
Gabon
for over 20 years...and one of our scientists (the lead biologist)
worked closely with ecologist Mike Fay (who completed the Megatransect)
to establish the 13 National Parks created there.
Studies include
excavating archaeological resources and documenting them, constructing
paleoclimatic records of Central Africa using speleothemes (stalagmites
and stalactites), and completing recon surveys for new species inside
and outside the caves.
We also have a very
experienced media team, including a professional photographer, writer,
and videographer to produce stories for television and magazine
articles.
Our team consists of
15 members including: myself, 5 scientists, 5 expert cavers, a
paramedic, our photographer, videographer, and writer.
We are working with
the Wildlife
Conservation Society,
the National Speleological Society, Smithsonian Inst. and we are
expecting receive a grant from the
National Geographic
Society this
spring.
We are looking for a
motivated individual (above 18 and under 27 years old) who is interested
in caving/archaeology/biology/science and using the combination of
adventure, science, and media as a conservation tool.
This opportunity
will provide the perfect opportunity for a young aspiring scientist to
launch their career and add an excellent piece to their CV.
If you have ever
dreamed of going on a exploratory expedition to a far away place with
National
Geographic
this is your chance.
Job Details include:
Assisting scientists with their studies, assisting photographer and
videographer with setting up shots, assisting expedition leader with
logistics, carrying equipment. Candidate should have experience with
caving and/or vertical experience with rock climbing.
Ability to speak
French a plus but not essential. Also a plus if you have traveled
abroad.
Cost to you: 5,000
USD
Airfare: 2300
dollars
Travel Insurance:
150 dollars
Food: 300 dollars
VISA: 100 dollars
Expedition Expense
Charge: 2,150 dollars.
If you are
interested please send me an email to Trevor Frost, Expedition Leader at
trevorfrost@comcast.net
and attach your CV/resume.
***Internships (Abroad) ***
Field Assistants: Canopy Herpetofauna and Arthropod Surveys (Amazonian
Ecuador)
Canopy Herpetofauna
and Arthropod Surveys in Amazonian Ecuador
Research
Investigator:
Shawn F. McCracken,
PhD. Student, Texas State University
Position
Description:
Motivated, reliable,
and durable field assistant to work on a field study of the herpetofauna
and arthropod communities of canopy phytotelmata (tank-bromeliads) in
primary rainforest at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station (TBS),
Yasuni Research Station (YRS), and along the Via Auca in the
Ecuadorian Amazon.
Assistants will contribute to a project focusing on amphibian and
arthropod diversity and density in a large canopy tank-bromeliad,
Aechmea zebrina, occupying different forest types and management
regimes. Assistants will be responsible for independent scouting surveys
to identify potential survey trees, providing ground support during
sampling, collecting/recording data during sampling, transporting heavy
gear and sampled bromeliads long distances in difficult terrain,
following protocol to collect data for each bromeliad, dismantling
bromeliads in a screen tent and collecting all herpetofauna and
arthropods, recording specimen data, collecting blood or tissue samples,
preserving specimens, sorting arthropods, and data entry. Other
responsibilities may include tree and trail mapping, Visual Encounter
Surveys (VES), and opportunistic sampling.
Assistants are not
allowed to collect data for personal research projects or publication.
However, assistants are encouraged to contribute as coauthors on papers
for which they collected and analyzed data. Assistants performing well
in their position will be given strong letters of recommendation and
potential future positions working with the TADPOLE Organization.
Qualifications/Experience:
Applicants should
minimally have significant progress towards a BS/BA (or higher degree)
in Biology, Ecology, or a related field. Previous experience with
amphibians, reptiles, or arthropods is not necessary but a strong
interest in these animals and the mental tenacity to handle them is
required. Previous experience and comfort with living and working
outdoors is strongly preferred. The ideal applicant should have prior
experience with living or working in a foreign country, preferably a
developing country in the tropics. Knowledge of English is required and
Spanish is helpful, but not necessary, a willingness to learn will
benefit greatly. Experience with collecting systematic data in a
scientific context is preferred; the commitment to learn is a must. Tree
climbing experience using Single-Rope Technique (SRT) is highly
preferred; those interested in learning this skill if accepted should
look online for training opportunities. In general, applicants must be
in good physical and mental condition; feel comfortable being far away
from family and friends; be emotionally mature, energetic, respectful of
others, and very patient; have an excellent eye for detail; experience
with bugs, snakes, frogs, heights, and being alone in the forest (day or
night); have very good social skills, especially in small groups; and be
able to maintain a positive and humorous attitude towards challenging
and tiring work.
Additional
Beneficial Skills:
Use of Digital SLR
Camera Use of GPS equipment Adobe Lightroom Microsoft
Access
Microsoft Excel
Adobe
Photoshop
Microsoft
Word ArcGIS
software Raven audio analysis Weather Instrumentation Navigation
Generally comfortable with technology. This work will be rigorous and
demanding. Assistants will be expected to work about 8-12 hours in the
field each day, about 25 days out of each month. The terrain in the
research site is quite hilly in places, seasonally floods in others, and
the climate is often hot, humid, and rainy – this is a rainforest just
south of the Equator in which close to four meters of rain falls a year
– thus persistence, maturity, dedication, and good humor are very
important. Preference will be given to applicants with previous outdoor
experience in demanding environments.
Cost/funding:
A portion of costs
will be paid by the project, applicants will pay approximately US$
13-15/day towards station fees (includes on-site lodging, laundry, and
three meals daily). Successful Ecuadorian applicants may apply to have
station fees paid in full. Assistants are also responsible for the costs
of obtaining a visa to work in
Ecuador
if staying longer than 90 days (~US$ 300), health insurance and
immunizations that permit that work.
Proof of suitable
insurance and yellow fever immunization is a must; vaccinations against
typhoid, rabies, hepatitis, etc. are all also strongly recommended (see
the Center for Disease Control website for
Ecuador,
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationEcuador.aspx).
Applicants must also pay their own round-trip airfare to
Ecuador
(cost varies) and for travel within
Ecuador
to and from the research station (~US$120 by plane or US$20 by bus).
Assistants are responsible for their own field clothes, gear, and
personal items.
Term of Appointment:
March 17, 2008 till
the end of May.
Application
Deadline:
Applications are
being reviewed now. Final submissions due February 11, 2007.
Additional
Information:
Serious applicants
please first email Shawn McCracken (sm1216@txstate.edu)
to receive a project guide and a typical week’s work schedule. If still
interested after reading the guide, please submit via email to BOTH
Shawn McCracken (sm1216@txstate.edu)
and Dr. Michael R.J. Forstner (mf@txstate.edu)
the following:
1. CV including
relevant coursework, previous field/outdoor experience, and where/how
you can be contacted.
2. Letter of
interest (please include dates you are available).
3. References from
three persons (preferably professors or research supervisors with whom
you’ve worked closely) in which they provide information about your
experiences, skills, and training. Please direct all initial inquiries
regarding the application process or project to Shawn McCracken (sm1216@txstate.edu).
For more information
about the research stations, researcher, previous work in the area, and
the region in general please see the following websites:
http://tiputini.usfq.edu.ec/
http://www.puce.edu.ec/sitios/yasuni/yasuni.htm
http://uweb.txstate.edu/~sm1216/
http://www.txstate.edu/rising-stars/shawn-mccracken.html
http://www.tadpoleorg.org/
http://www.unesco.org/mabdb/br/brdir/directory/biores.asp?code=ECU+02&mode=all
Summer Research in Dublin 2008
Note the closing
date for applications is March 30th 2008.
Collections-Based
Biology in
Dublin
(CoBiD) Undergraduate Research Experience & Knowledge Award
This summer
programme offers research projects and activities for students in
organismal biology using biological collections
Research Projects
Extreme environments
| fire ecology | DNA barcoding | freshwater ecology | biocontrol |
environmental epigenomics | terrestrial ecology | invasive species |
plant evolution and extinction | life history | genomic imprinting
Requirements
Completion of the
third (junior) year of an undergraduate biosciences degree | ability
to work independently | strong interest in the project of choice |
career goals in organismal biology
Full funding for the
10-week programme will be provided for 10 successful candidates,
including assistance with air transportation to and from
Dublin,
accommodation in
Dublin,
and a small weekly allowance, as well as project expenses. Prior
experience with museum collections is not required – one of the goals of
the programme is to expose students to new research skills. The
programme is open to all international as well as Irish and EU students.
Term dates: June
16th to August 22nd 2008
For application
instructions and more information:
http://www.ucd.ie/ureka/
Applications must be
received by 30 March 2008
***Internships (Domestic) ***
Sampling New Hampshire Forests (Harvard Forest/Harvard University)
2008 Summer Research
Program in Ecology;
Strafford, New
Hampshire and
Petersham,
Massachusetts
Summary
The Harvard Forest
is seeking two college students/recent grads with field experience in
sampling forest vegetation as part of its 2008 Summer Research Program
in Ecology. The two interns will work together with minimal
supervision, laying out plots, sampling vegetation (trees, shrubs,
herbs), soils and environmental conditions, and entering data into
spreadsheets.
This summer’s work
will serve as the first census of a long-term ecological monitoring
program for the more than 4000 acres of forest protected and managed by
the Blue Hills Foundation in southern
New Hampshire.
We will be accepting applications until March 7, 2008.
Required Education,
Experience, and Skills
- Past field
experience sampling northeastern forests at the undergraduate or the
graduate level
- Experience with
map and compass, GPS, plant identification, and sampling methods
- Understanding of
New England’s
forest plant communities and succession patterns
- College background
in ecology, forestry, and/or botany
- Experience in
summarizing plot-level data
- Ability to learn
quickly, work independently, and be self-motivated
- One of the two
interns must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Working Conditions
Applicants must be
in good physical health and capable of lifting 75 lbs. Must be willing
to work outdoors all day and under most weather conditions since the
project will involve minimal amounts of “indoors” work.
The interns will be
living in Blue Hills Foundation housing in
Strafford, New
Hampshire, a
rural town 30 miles from
Concord,
NH and 1 1/2
hour drive from
Boston.
Interns will spend one or two weeks at the Harvard Forest in
Petersham,
Massachusetts
where they will live with other interns, participate in initial
training, and a final symposium at the end of the summer.
Compensation,
Benefits
- Stipend of $4920
for the 12-week session (average 40hr/week)
- $65/week food
allowance for the time spent at
Blue Hills
Foundation
- Free furnished
housing
- Travel
reimbursement of up to $350 for one round trip to the Forest (federal
grant restrictions apply).
- Personal vehicle
mileage stipend for work-related travel
Application Process
Please send the
following information to Brian Hall at the address below:
1) Resume – please
send by email
2) Essay -
describing your career objectives, your science background (including
relevant courses, employment, or experiences), your expectations for a
successful REU experience, and your educational and career objectives.
Please note that we can support only 10-20% of students who apply to
this program. The most competitive applications are those in which the
application essay reflects careful consideration of how the program and
the research projects dovetail with your educational and career goals.
(250 words maximum). Please send by email.
3) Two letters of
recommendation – please have the letter writers send them directly to
the regular mail address below.
For More Information
Please contact Brian
Hall for more information or to submit application materials:
brhall@fas.harvard.edu
Harvard Forest
324 North Main St
Petersham, MA 01366
(978) 724-3302 x254
Technician Position: Freshwater Mussel Research (Virginia)
The
Virginia
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of Fisheries and
Wildlife Sciences is looking to hire a summer technician from early May
2008 to late August, to help conduct freshwater mussel surveys and
collect water quality data on the Powell and Clinch Rivers, TN/VA.
Other duties may include aiding in the propagation and culture of
endangered freshwater mussels at the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation
Center,
Virginia Tech
Aquaculture Center.
Employee hired for
the position would perform a variety of tasks, to include the following:
1) Conduct
snorkel surveys on the Powell and Clinch Rivers in
Tennessee
and Virginia.
2) Collect
water quality data from the
Powell River
3) Collect host
fish and mussels for fish host testing.
4) Culture
juvenile mussels in recirculating aquaculture systems at the VT FMCC.
The applicant must
be able to work 40 hours a week, have reliable transportation, a valid
driver's license, and be willing to travel to TN and VA to do field
work. Frequent overnight stays at a research facility near
Tazewell, TN
are required. The applicant must be a good swimmer and feel comfortable
working in rivers collecting fish and freshwater mussels. Applicants
should have coursework and experience in fisheries, aquatic science, or
a related field of study.
Undergraduates are
encouraged to apply.
Ideally, applicants
should have experience in collection of fish using electro-fishing
equipment, identification of freshwater fish, data collection and
analysis using computer software, writing reports of project data, and
be able to work effectively as part of a team. This is an excellent
opportunity to gain hands-on experience in identifying freshwater
mussels and non-game fish, learning conservation aquaculture, and
working in some of the most biologically diverse rivers in North
America.
Pay: $8-$10
depending on experience. Applicants should provide a cover letter and
resume by Feb 29th to:
Matthew Johnson
149 Cheatham Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
24061-0321
msjhnsn@vt.edu
Wildlife Technician (2): Woodpecker Monitoring (Idaho)
Avian Wildlife
Technician: Two technician positions available to assist with woodpecker
monitoring in central Idaho to document presence of rare and widely
distributed species from May 1 to June 30, 2008 and potentially longer.
Duties include surveying for woodpeckers using playback calls,
vegetation sampling, and data entry. Positions require extensive travel
and some camping. Salary is $1500 - 1800/mo depending on experience.
This is a great
opportunity to experience the mountains of central Idaho.
Qualifications
include a proven ability to adhere to established protocol, ability to
work independently in remote conditions, good GPS/navigation skills, and
experience with 4WD vehicles. Prior experience surveying for western
birds or woodpeckers is a plus. Open to non-US citizens who are able to
obtain legal authority to work in the U.S. To apply, send a letter
documenting your interested, resume, and a list of two references,
including contact information, to Catherine Wightman at
catherine.wightman@montana.edu
(email preferred) or RMRS
Forestry Sciences
Lab, 1648 S.
7th. Ave, MSU Campus,
Bozeman, MT 59717
(phone 406-994-3002).
Application deadline
is February 22, 2008.
Undergraduate Summer Internships: Biological Sciences (North Carolina)
USDA
Forest
Service
Southern Research
Station
Coweeta Hydrologic
Laboratory,
Otto, NC
Summer Intern
positions in Biological Sciences are available at
USDA Forest Service,
Southern Research Station,
Coweeta Hydrologic
Laboratory,
located in
Otto, NC. To
qualify, students must: (1) be in good academic standing, (2) be
currently enrolled in a college or university, and (3) plan on returning
to college or university in fall 2008.
Interns work with
Coweeta scientists and staff on a wide variety of projects. Current
research projects include, but are not limited to: structure and
function of first order watershed riparian zones; hemlock woolly adelgid
impacts on forest processes; southern Appalachian forest carbon,
nutrient, and water budgets and cycling; prescribed burning effects on
mixed oak-pine forests; and effects of herbaceous plant removal on
nutrient cycling. Projects typically have both a field and laboratory
component, and may include some data analysis. Students may utilize
some portion of data collected and/or analyzed to fulfill university
intern requirements. The rate of pay ranges from a GS-03 (approximately
$11.37/hr) to GS-04 (approximately $12.77/hr), depending on education
and experience. A limited amount of housing is available on site for
approximately $100/month.
Interested students
should send (1) a letter of interest, (2) resume, and (3) college
transcripts by March 1, 2008 to:
James M. Vose
Project Leader
USDA
Forest
Service
Coweeta Hydrologic
Laboratory
3160 Coweeta Lab Rd
Otto, NC
29763
jvose@fs.fed.us
Positions are highly
competitive -- early applications are encouraged. A valid drivers
license with minimal moving violations are conditions for employment.
The USDA
Forest Service
is an equal opportunity employer.
Wetland Monitoring Summer Employees Needed (2): (Iowa)
The Iowa Department
of Natural Resources’ Watershed Monitoring and Assessment Section is
seeking two summer wetland monitoring assistants.
Assistants will work
with wetland monitoring biologists to identify, measure, collect, and
record various types of biological, chemical and physical data from
wetlands and shallow lakes located in north central/west
Iowa.
The objectives of this project are to assess the ecological condition of
wetlands related to statewide initiatives to understand and improve
wetland quality. Work will be performed primarily from Late May/early
June to August, with potentially flexible start / finish dates.
Duties will include
the following related activities:
- Work in teams to
perform rapid site evaluations of wetlands in north central Iowa
- Assist with field
sampling methods and the collection/processing of water, sediment and
biological samples.
- Must be willing to
use, or learn to use, all equipment related to field sampling work
including: 4WD trucks, trailers, ATV operation, canoe, multi-parameter
sampling probes, fish nets and any other related hand tools
- GIS map
interpretation and navigation in a rural landscape.
- Contact landowners
to gain permission to access wetlands on private land.
Applicants must have
a good understanding of basic wetland ecology, outdoor skills and be
physically capable of, and willing to work long hours in the field under
all types of weather conditions. Applicants must be able to perform
moderate physical work such as carrying sampling equipment while walking
through marshy areas, loading/unloading canoes, etc. After initial
training, assistants will work in teams to obtain landowner permission
and sample wetlands/shallow lakes. Sampling work will require overnight
stays in north central Iowa and extensive travel throughout the sampling
region most of the summer. Pay will be a stipend of $2000/ month. Free
housing will be provided. Must be willing to work as a team and live in
a shared field house. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and
allow their driving record to be screened upon hiring.
Employees will gain
valuable work experience in the following ways: 1) learn methods and
techniques related to wetland sampling, 2) gain first-hand knowledge of
wetlands and the issues that face wetlands, 3) gain valuable experience
communicating with the public and working in teams, 4) gain a working
knowledge of numerous wetland and upland wildlife and plants species, as
well as wetland fish and invertebrates.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2008
To apply, please
send a resume including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses
of three references, and a cover letter with available start and end
dates, electronically or by mail to:
Vince Evelsizer –
Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources
109 Trowbridge Hall
Iowa City, IA
52242-1319
Vince.Evelsizer@dnr.iowa.gov
for questions
call: (319) 335–1574
The Iowa Department
of Natural Resources is an EEO/AA EMPLOYER.
Summer Field Botanist, USDA Forest Service, West Virginia
Field Botanists
USDA Forest
Service,
Northern Research Station,
Morgantown, WV
Job Title: Field
botanist/biological technician (2 positions)
Grade: 4
(approximately $12/hr); temporary
Time period: early
June 2008 to early August or late September
Duty station:
Morgantown,
WV
Duties: The
selected persons will gather understory data on herbs, shrubs, vines,
and trees in the Monongahela National Forest in
West Virginia,
the Wayne National Forest in
Ohio,
the Allegheny National Forest in
Pennsylvania,
the Moshannon State Forest near Dubois, Pennsylvania, and in the West
Virginia University Forest in
Coopers Rock State
Forest near
Morgantown, WV.
Botanical and taxonomic skills and knowledge of eastern hardwood flora
are desirable but not required. A strong interest in plants and ability
to learn over 500 species (including invasive exotics, sedges and
grasses) are required. The selected persons will measure cover,
frequency, and density of understory vegetation using different sampling
methods and collect soil samples. Good orienteering skills are desired.
Those selected may
also mount herbarium specimens, help with a pollination study, help with
a greenhouse/growth chamber competition study, and enter data.
The selected persons
must be willing to relocate to
Morgantown, WV;
(we can provide some help in locating temporary, cheap housing). They
must also be a licensed driver, willing to travel extensively (in
provided government vehicles), and able to drive 4WD vehicles.
Willingness to work in rough terrain among hungry insects and arachnids
and the occasional poisonous snake or black bear as well as in all kinds
of weather is required.
Hiking boots, hat,
field clothes, and water bottles are required but other field and safety
equipment will be provided. The person should also work well
independently as well as with others.
Application
Procedure: If you are a student and will be a student next year, please
provide a CV/resume, letter from your college/university confirming
your student status, and copies of your transcripts to:
Dr. Cynthia Huebner
Research
Botanist/Ecologist
USDA
Forest
Service,
Northern Research Station
180 Canfield St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
You may also send
the requested information electronically to
chuebner@fs.fed.us.
If you are not a
student or will be graduating before Fall 2008, please submit your
profile in the AVUE system at
https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html
and apply for announcement/position number: A9039 (Biological Science
Technician (Plants), GS-0404-04.
Please call (304-285-1582)
or e-mail Dr. Huebner if you have questions. Application deadline is
April 2, 2008.
Cynthia D. Huebner,
PhD
Research
Botanist/Ecologist
Disturbance Ecology
and Management of Oak-Dominated Forests
USDA
Forest
Service
Northern Research
Station
180 Canfield St.
Morgantown, WV
26505-3180
(304) 285-1582
(phone)
(304) 285-1505
(fax)
chuebner@fs.fed.us
Undergraduate Summer Research Experience of Natural Resource and
Environmental Sciences: (Alabama A&M University)
Alabama A&M
University (AAMU) is offering a
National Science
Foundation
sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program that
will focus on natural resource and environmental issues. The program
will last from May 28 to July 26, 2008. Each student will participate
in projects with various researchers from the Department of Natural
Resources and
Environmental
Sciences (NRES) and other entities with focuses on areas including
forestry and plant sciences, insects and wildlife ecology, molecular
biology and genetics, soil mineralogy and biogeochemistry, hydrology and
environmental monitoring, landscape ecology, and human interactions.
Responsibilities may include field sampling/site visits, data analysis,
and scientific writing. Students will attend seminars and workshops on
research, and career planning. At the end of the program, participants
will prepare a final report, a poster, and present their research at a
research symposium. Students will receive a $4000 stipend, dining card,
and be housed in dormitories on the AAMU campus.
Minorities and
underrepresented groups within the science fields are encouraged to
apply. For more detailed information on the summer 2008 research
projects, available mentors, application form, and application process,
please visit our REU website at
http://saes.aamu.edu/reu.htm,
or contact Dr. Elica Moss at
elica.moss@aamu.edu,
Ph:
256-372-8219,
or Dr. Yong Wang at
yong.wang@aamu.edu,
Ph: 256-3724229.
Alabama A&M
University is located in
Huntsville,
which is the largest city in northern Alabama with a current estimated
population of 168,132 and is one of the fastest growing cities in the
south. Growing from its historic roots in the cotton industry,
Huntsville
is now a thriving center for technology as well as the birthplace of
America’s space program. More than 10% of the population is native to
foreign countries and over 100 languages and dialects are spoken here
making
Huntsville
one of the more culturally diverse cities in the south.
Huntsville
offers a wide range of entertainment and recreation. People enjoy a
variety of museums, theaters, concerts and events ranging from large
venue performances to local favorites for the entire family. The
U.S. Space and
Rocket Center,
Huntsville Botanical Garden, historic downtown district, and the
beginning of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail are a few of Huntsville’s
most popular attractions.
The city’s location
also offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Nestled in the
Tennessee Valley, almost any outdoor activity is within an hour’s drive.
Hunting, fishing, watersports, hiking, camping, biking, and nature
viewing make the area an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Most of these
activities can be found within city limits at historic Monte Sano State
Park.
Summer Research Jobs: Forestry/Forest Ecology/Fire
The U.S. Forest
Service Pacific Southwest Research Station anticipates filling four
temporary positions for the summer of 2008 (approximately June 1 to
Sept. 1 or beyond (start and end dates somewhat flexible)) at the GS-4
to GS-6 levels to assist with forestry and forest ecology research.
Three of the
positions will be based at
Pinecrest, CA,
35 miles east of
Sonora
in the Central Sierra Nevada. The fourth position will be based at
Bogard, on the
Lassen National
Forest.
The students we hire
will work on three projects:
1. Two studies are
being implemented on the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest. The
objective of the first study is to evaluate the influence of stand
spatial structure on natural regeneration and resilience to wildfire,
and the objective of the second study is to develop methods for
minimizing mortality of large pines when fire is reintroduced after a
long period of fire suppression. Duties will include laying out study
units using GPS and GIS (yes, getting paid to hike!). We will also be
re-mapping forest stands originally mapped in 1929 to better understand
long-term forest development after different types of logging. The
Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest is in a spectacular location
just west of the Emigrant Wilderness and north of
Yosemite
National Park
and contains some of finest remnant old-growth sugar pine mixed conifer
forest outside of the National Parks.
2. A study was
installed shortly after a 2002 wildfire on the
Blacks Mountain
Experimental Forest
to investigate rate of fuel accumulation following varying levels of
salvage logging, ranging from no removal to complete removal. In the
summer of 2008, we will be determining how understory vegetation and
tree seedling recruitment was affected by salvage logging. For this
position, some knowledge of California flora is required.
3. A new study will
be initiated in Lassen National Park, east of
Redding, CA
to determine the historical fire regime in sections of the park
currently dominated by shrubs with scattered pockets of large trees. We
will be searching for snags and downed trees containing fire scars, and
assisting with sample collection for dendrochronology work. This will
involve hiking over very rough terrain and carrying heavy loads.
These jobs are an
excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining field
experience. Those hired will likely work on at least two of the above
projects. One of the positions at Pinecrest will be for a crew leader;
an undergraduate degree is required with some graduate work or
experience beneficial. Incoming graduate students looking for
thesis/dissertation research possibilities are especially encouraged to
apply for the crew leader position. Pay commensurate with education and
experience
(GS-4 = $13.53/hr
[some undergraduate coursework], GS-5 = $15.13/hr [completed
undergraduate degree], GS-6 = $16.87/hr [some graduate coursework and/or
experience]). Housing will be provided, but several weeks may be spent
camping.
Qualifications:
o Must be a student
or will become a student in the fall
o Coursework in
forestry or ecology, GIS or GPS skills a plus but not necessary
o Some knowledge of
California flora required for several of the positions
o Interest in being
outdoors and capable of hiking long distances over difficult terrain
o Able to deal with
inclement weather and the occasional mosquito and stinging bee
o Capable of living
and working closely together with others
Please send resume,
including the name, title, address, phone number, and email address of
at least three references to:
eknapp@fs.fed.us.
While we will accept resumes as late as March 1, applicants are
encouraged to apply promptly. Positions are open until filled. For
more information call Eric Knapp
(530) 226-2555,
or Martin Ritchie
(530) 226-2551.
Natural
Area Land Management Assistants (5): Chicago Botanic Gardens (Illinois)
Natural Area Land
Management Assistants
CHICAGO BOTANIC
GARDEN: DIVISION OF PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
Restoration Ecology
Department: Prairie, River and Woodland Ecosystems
(4-5 positions, 2-9
months, starting as early as March 24, 2008)
Looking for
individuals who are physically fit, are eager for hands-on restoration
experience, have good knowledge of native, regional flora or capacity
and willingness to learn it, and relish being in the out-of-doors.
PURPOSE
Individuals in these
positions will assist in the management and development of natural areas
created and restored at the Chicago Botanic Garden: specifically, the
15-acre Dixon Prairie, a 25-acre urban river corridor and a remnant
100-acre oak woodland. Approximately 250 native plant species grow in
the six prairie types found in the Dixon prairies (mesic, gravel hill,
sand, wet, savanna and fen), 200 native plant species in the various
wetland and prairie communities that traverse the river corridor, and
over 300 native species in the oak woodland.
RESPONSIBILITIES
A significant
portion of the work will comprise invasive weed management, including
e.g., herbicide application, mowing, digging, cutting brush, removing
debris and deadheading.
In addition to weed
management, activities such as planting, watering, seed nursery
oversight, and seed collection and cleaning will be performed, under the
supervision of one of the gardens restoration ecologists. Safe
operation of small equipment including mowers, hedge trimmers, water
pumps, and sprayers will be required. Care and responsibility for
Garden tools and machines is expected.
Some positions will
involve significant supervision of volunteers.
Assistants will be
expected to learn components of the flora in the ecosystem in which they
are working.
Assistants who
participate in the requisite training may be able to assist in
controlled burns.
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