new online course on RADARSAT-2 images for environmental studies
Good morning, If you would like to learn how to use polarimetric RADARSAT-2 SAR images for building GIS layers, If you would like to have this learning from your desktop, then you should be interested by a new online course on RADARSAT-2 for environmental studies (FOR 4304). The detailed course outline is available at http://extend.unb.ca/oalp/courses/for4304.php The course will begin on February 1st. The image processing software used in the course will be available to you during the time of the course The course is divided into 9 modules to be completed over a period of 6 months At the end of the course, you will get a university certificate Prof. Dr. B. Leblon Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick PO Box 44555, Fredericton, NB, CANADA, E3B 6C2 PH: 506 453-4924FAX: 506 453-3538
Lab Tech Position Pollination Ecology
I am currently looking for a temporary full time lab assistant to carry o= ut chemical analyses of floral=20 nectar and perform routine microscope work and data entry. Must be organi= zed and dependable. Lab=20 experience preferred. Position is expected to continue for 2-3 months. Po= sition is based at Blandy=20 Experimental Farm (The State Arboretum of Virginia) in Boyce, Virginia an= d housing is available on=20 site. There is potential for the position to continue until May as a fiel= d assistant in northern Mexico=20 collecting plant/pollinator data, but this is not a requirement of this p= osition.=20=20 Contact T=92ai Roulston ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://people.virginia.edu/~= thr8z/HomePage.html) for=20 further information about the position and how to apply.
Research and job opportunities
Dear all, I see many notices for undergrad or grad job, research and internship=20 opportunities. I would like to suggest to all of you placing notices=20 that you ALWAYS add one additional piece of information. This=20 information is whether the job is open to non-United States citizens. I = have students and am often in communication with Latin American students = from countries besides Brazil, and often these opportunities look=20 fantastic for someone from down south. However, the students usually=20 assume that they are not eligible. These opportunities would indeed be=20 fantastic for Latin American students, who would greatly benefit from=20 both, the educational experience, and the small stipend! Sincerely, Jim --=20 James J. Roper, Ph.D. James J. Roper Ecologia e Din=E2micas Populacionais de Vertebrados Terrestres Caixa Postal 19034 81531-990 Curitiba, Paran=E1, Brasil E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Telefone: 55 41 33857249 celular: 55 41 99870543 Ecologia e Conserva=E7=E3o na UFPR http://www.bio.ufpr.br/ecologia/ Econci=EAncia - Consultoria e Tradu=E7=F5es http://jjroper.googlespages.= com
Molecular Lab Tech-University of Nebraska
Lab Tech Position, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We are currently in search of a research technician to evaluate the effec= ts of virus infection on wild squash populations in both field and=20 laboratory environments. Duties include extracting plant DNA and virus R= NA from plant tissue to detect genetic resistance to viral infection and identify virus-infected plants, general lab maintenance, data entry, and database management. During the field season (4 months each year), work a= t a field site, establishing field experiments and collecting field data.=20 Additional information about this position is listed at employment.unl.ed= u requisition number 070792. If you know of anyone who may be interested in the full time position please have them submit an application to employment.unl.edu requisition number 070792. Please send this information to anyone who you think is qualified and interested in such a position. Sincerely, Holly Prendeville [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Biological Technician Positions- Riparian Plant Communities
Vacancy Announcement for Field Biological Technicians (Reno, NV) Overview: Field biological technicians are needed for a research project that investigates geomorphic and hydrologic influences on riparian vegetation = in the Toiyabe Mountains of central Nevada. This project is a collaborative= venture among the Great Basin Landscape Ecology Lab (www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg ) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Great Basin Ecology Lab (www.ag.unr.edu/gbem ) of the USFS Rocky Mountain= Research Station. The research is tied to a larger US Forest Service prog= ram to improve management and restoration of Great Basin riparian ecosystems.= The position provides a great opportunity to learn about plant communitie= s of the Intermountain West while gaining valuable field experience in bota= ny and landscape ecology. Please visit www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/research/landscape09/index.htm for more information on the research. Duties: Two or three biological technicians will be hired to assist in field data= collection and data management. The majority of the work will involve quantifying plant communities along transects and in plots in riparian habitats. The work schedule will be eight 10-hr days on and six days off = to minimize travel to and from the field sites in central Nevada. Car campin= g in remote locations will be required, as well as willingness to carry fie= ld equipment. Qualifications: Applicants should be excited about working outdoors under rugged and remo= te conditions, be in good physical condition, and work well with other peopl= e. The majority of the data collection will involve plant identification and= so experience in this area is desired, although training will be provided. Camping experience is also helpful. Valid driver=92s license is required = as well as the ability to navigate with map, compass and GPS. Pay: $11-13/ hour, 80 hours/ two week period plus per diem when in the field. = Job will begin in late May 2008 and end in mid-August 2008. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, transcrip= t, and contact information for 3 references via email to Blake Engelhardt, [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Applications will be reviewed starting Februa= ry 1, 2008; positions are open until filled.
Shoals Marine Lab offers paid internships/credit courses in Maine
Greetings! The Shoals Marine Laboratory of Cornell University/UNH is now accepting online applications! The deadline for students seeking financial aid is FEB. 15, 2008. We offer hands-on field courses, transferable course credit and the means to fulfill major and/or graduation requirements in the summer. All SML information, including the online application, is at http://www.sml.cornell.edu. Our Course Selection Wizard: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_wizard.html Some key points: * Open to US and international students * Current freshmen or sophomores should consider taking one of the introductory-level courses, FIELD MARINE SCIENCE and FIELD MARINE BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY. Advanced undergrads or graduate students may choose from among our many advanced courses - see: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_creditcourses.html * Financial aid for credit courses is available. See: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_feesandaid.html * SML now offers paid internships in Field Biology, Seabird Conservation, and Sustainable Engineering; see www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_internships.html. * We have a new internship we call Learn and Earn: http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_internworking.html. Before and/or after taking a course at Shoals this coming summer, consider WORKING on Appledore to complete your island experience! * SML is not a full-summer commitment: you can work, too (or you can earn a full semester's worth of credits, if you do spend the whole summer at SML: see Island Semester http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_students_undergrad.html). Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Robin Hadlock Seeley, Ph.D Academic Advisor -- Shoals Marine Laboratory G-14 Stimson Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 USA 607-255-3717 www.sml.cornell.edu
Seasonal staff positions at the Shoals Marine Laboratory
*This message is sent on behalf of Dr. Hal Weeks, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not reply to the sender.* The Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) is hiring seasonal staff to assist with operating the field station on Appledore Island, Maine. The positions include program staff, facilities staff, waterfront staff and kitchen staff. Depending on the position, employment begins in April or May and ends in September or October. SML is a residential teaching facility; students, faculty and staff all live together on Appledore Island in a close-knit, learning community. Seasonal positions are challenging, fun and rewarding! Positions are full-time. The work week is 5 days long, and the hours worked each day depend upon a complex academic calendar. All staff serve the island community as a team with each department working together to support SML's academic programs. Please see the job descriptions below or visit our website at http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_jobs_seasonal.html for more information. Thank you! * Island Coordinator* Manage SML's island administrative office. Coordinate vessel scheduling, all program needs, housing and special events planning, and function as the communication hub for entire island community. Serve as the main liaison with Cornell office. Coordinate arrivals and departures of all individuals and groups (students, adult ed. participants, special program participants, users, visitors and researchers). Provide a friendly and welcoming face to all individuals and groups; provide orientation to the island; provide tours of the SML campus; communicate safety hazards and tips, and inform guests about general island policies. Organize weekly provisioning run to the mainland. Coordinate academic functions: Maintain student records, provide class lists to faculty, and report grades to the Cornell office. Coordinate island monetary transactions and provide Cornell office with appropriate records of purchases. Coordinate program staff (IC, Resident Life Coordinator and 2 Laboratory Preparators) weekly schedule and assist with other program tasks as needed. Must have, or be close to receiving, an undergraduate degree, have relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and computer experience. Commitment to education, willingness to learn and a responsible attitude is essential. Mid-April thru Sept. 2008. Residence on Appledore Island required. $725/week; RB provided. The Shoals Marine Laboratory is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and research in marine science and has been since 1966. Send CL R to Hal Weeks, SML Ass't Director, Shoals Marine Lab, P.O. Box 88, Portsmouth, NH 03802. Fax: 603.430.5221. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] 603.430.5220 and/or visit www.sml.cornell.edu for more info. Thank you. *Island Engineer* Under direct supervision of the Head Engineer with help of the Operations Manager, maintain eleven buildings the functions of which include: housing, laboratory, administrative, lecture, dining, and maintenance. Operate two generators, a reverse osmosis system, a backhoe, two 1-ton dump trucks, a saltwater intake and distribution system, a freshwater distribution system and a wastewater system. Work closely with Head Engineer, Operations Manager, Assistant Director for Island and Coastal Programs, and Island Coordinator to insure smooth and effective operations of the facility and programs. Should have skills in some or all of the following areas: plumbing, electrical wiring, small motors, carpentry, painting (interior and exterior), wastewater systems, backhoe operations, automotive repair. May be called upon to act as a crew member for the R/V John M. Kingsbury if qualified. Commitment to education, willingness to learn and a responsible attitude is essential. Mid-April thru Sept. 2008. Residence on Appledore Island required. $625/week; RB provided. The Shoals Marine Laboratory is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and research in marine science and has been since 1966. Send CL R to Hal Weeks, SML Ass't Director, Shoals Marine Lab, P.O. Box 88, Portsmouth, NH 03802. Fax: 603.430.5221. Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Call 603.430.5220 and/or visit www.sml.cornell.edu for more info. Thank you. * Assistant Cook* Assist Head Chef with planning and preparation of three well-balanced meals a day on Monday through Saturday, and two meals on Sunday for up to 130 students, faculty and staff members. Appledore is well known for its hearty, home-style food and tasty and elaborate Sunday brunch menu. Assist with meal planning and weekly food provisioning runs to the mainland. In absence of head chef, assume responsibility for daily meal preparation. Commitment to education, willingness to learn and a responsible attitude is essential. Mid-April thru Sept. 2008. Residence on Appledore Island required. $675/week; RB provided. The Shoals Marine Laboratory is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and research in marine science
Registration open for Arthropod Genomics Symposium in Kansas City
SYMPOSIUM: NEW INSIGHTS FROM ARTHROPOD GENOMES April 11-13, 2008, in Kansas City Registration is now open to attend the 2nd Annual Arthropod Genomics Symposium, April 11 - 13, 2008, in Kansas City. A brochure and complete information with links for registration and hotel reservations can be downloaded at www.ksu.edu/agc/symposium.shtml. SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM: The main symposium sessions will take place on Friday-Saturday, April 11-12. Speakers will present new insights from genomic approaches in arthropods and describe the development of tools for genomic analysis. Optional workshops are scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings. An evening of jazz and KC barbeque is planned for Saturday night. On Sunday morning, participate in a roundtable discussion with the ArthropodBase Consortium. Activities will conclude by noon on Sunday. FEATURED SPEAKERS: John Kenneth Colbourne, Indiana University, Preservation, expansion and invention of crustacean genes with reference to insect genomes. Christine G. Elsik, Georgetown University, Unusual base composition of the honey bee genome. Sarjeet S. Gill, University of California, Riverside, Mosquito midgut interactions with bacterial toxins. Catherine A. Hill, Purdue University, Tick genome organization and evolution. Thomas Kaufman, Indiana University, The latest news from CNN: What the 12 sequenced Drosophila genomes have told us about rapidly evolving genes and positive selection. J. Robert Manak, University of Iowa, Empirical annotation of arthropod genomes using tiled genomic microarrays. Subbaratnam Muthukrishnan, Kansas State University, Functional genomics of insect chitin metabolism. Hugh M. Robertson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, What we've learned about the insect chemoreceptors from arthropod genome projects. Bruce R. Schatz, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BeeSpace: Interactive functional analysis of arthropod genomic data. Jeff Stuart, Purdue University, Avirulence, sex determination, and a physical map of the Hessian fly genome. Judy Willis, University of Georgia, Insect cuticular proteins: Annotation, proteomics, expression, evolution. Evgeny Zdobnov, University of Geneva, Medical School, Switzerland, A comparative perspective on insect genomes. POSTER SESSIONS: There will be two poster sessions, limited to first 150 abstracts received before Friday, February 29. A few platform presentations will be chosen from submitted poster abstracts. WORKSHOPS AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: On Thursday evening, a workshop on Community Contributions to Genome Annotation will feature a presentation on use of the Apollo Genome Annotation Curation Tool by Dr. Chris Elsik (BeeBase). On Friday evening, Dave Clements (NESCent) and Scott Cain (CSHL) will lead a workshop, Chado Databases and Integration with GMOD Tools. Throughout the meeting, arthropod genome database and bioinformatics tool developers will be available for individual training. On Sunday morning, participate in a roundtable discussion led by members of the ArthropodBase Consortium regarding the generation of integrated arthropod genome databases and tools for genome analysis, and community curation. Symposium attendees are invited to participate in these additional events. VENUE: The symposium will take place at the historic Muehlebach Hotel (operated by Marriott) in downtown Kansas City. KANSAS CITY JAZZ AND BARBEQUE: Participants are encouraged to stay Saturday night for an optional evening of jazz and KC barbeque in the historic 18th and Vine district. REGISTRATION: The registration fee will be $275 ($150 for graduate and undergraduate students), and will include a welcome reception Thursday evening, breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday, and light refreshments at the Friday poster session. Additional fees apply for the Apollo Workshop Thursday evening and Saturday night dinner. INFORMATION: Contact Doris Merrill at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 785-532-3482. To receive future Symposium announcements, send your contact information to [EMAIL PROTECTED] SYMPOSIUM WEBSITE: www.k-state.edu/agc/symposium.shtml DEADLINES: February 29, 2008 - Poster abstracts (limited to first 150 received) February 29, 2008 - Early registration March 20, 2008 - Hotel reservations Please share this announcement with colleagues and students! Susan J. Brown, Professor Director, Center for Genomic Studies on Arthropods Affecting Human, Animal and Plant Health by Doris Merrill, Program Coordinator K-State Arthropod Genomics Center Division of Biology, Kansas State University 116 Ackert Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-4901 (785) 532-3482, [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.k-state.edu/agc
Research Assistant II/III LTER
Position Summary: =09The Ecosystems Center at the MBL is seeking=20 applicants for a full-time Research Assistant to work with the Lake=20 component of the Arctic LTER project. The position is based in Woods Hole= =20 with a summer filed season on the North Slope of Alaska.=20=20=20 Additional Information: =09The field duties of the lakes research=20 assistant are to maintain long-term whole lake manipulations and carry ou= t=20 long-term monitoring of lake biology, physics and chemistry. Activities i= n=20 Woods Hole include chemical analyses of water and sediment samples, data=20= analysis, writing of reports and manuscripts, and logistical planning for= =20 the summer Arctic field season.=20=20=20 Basic Qualifications: =09A MA in aquatic biology, ecology or chemistry or= a=20 BA/BS in above fields with at least three additional years of relevant=20= experience. The successful candidate will be expected to schedule own wor= k=20 and should be prepared to supervise a small field crew.=20 Candidate should be available for travel to Alaska by mid June 2007 and=20= should be able to remain in Alaska through the end of August. All travel=20= and living expenses while in Alaska will be paid in addition to a year=20= round salary.=20=20=20 Preferred Qualifications: =09Experience with statistical analyses,=20 database management, spreadsheet programs and graphics programs a plus.=20= =20=20 Physical Requirements =09Applicants should be in good health, capable of=20= rigorous physical activity (e.g., working long hours in potentially harsh= =20 environmental conditions, carrying 40 pound pack across uneven terrain)=20= and prepared to live in an isolated research camp.=20=20=20 Required Applicant Documents: =09Resume/CV Cover Letter=20=20=20 Special Instructions to Applicants: =09Unofficial transcripts are=20 required documents, but may be either uploaded with your CV and Cover=20 Letter or faxed to the Human Resources Office at 508-289-7931. Please=20 reference this posting if faxing.=20 APPLY TO THIS POSITION AT: mbl.simplehire.com=20=20
Roadside invasive species mapped?
I am looking for anyone who might have an accessible GIS dataset for invasive species along roadways. In particular, roadways that are mowed regularly. Please email me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to discuss further. Thanks for your help!! Catherine Tarasoff, PhD. - Invasive Plant Ecologist School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI 906-487-2396
JOB: Amphibian Crew Leaders Needed!!
SUMMER JOBS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA! AMPHIBIAN CREW LEADERS WANTED=20 Employer: USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest) Location: =09Field work is throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range=20= of California.=20 Job location is Sonora, California. Employment Duration: Most are approximately 3 months (June-August);=20 Several positions may be of longer duration. Titles: Biological Technician (Fisheries, Wildlife) Grade Levels:=09GS-06 (Temporary 1039)=20 Closing Date: 02/8/2008 Eligibility: US citizens at least 18 years of age. =09 Background and Job Description:=20=20 The U.S. Forest Service is hiring seasonal biological technicians for a=20= long-term amphibian monitoring program focusing on the mountain yellow- legged frog (Rana muscosa) and the Yosemite toad (Bufo canorus).=20=20 These jobs will predominantly consist of field work in the Sierra Nevada=20= at elevations of 5,000-12,000 feet. These positions supervise a 2-person= =20 crew whose primary duties include locating and traveling to selected=20 sample sites; surveying lakes, ponds, meadows, and streams for amphibians= ;=20 and collecting habitat data. Many of the sites will be remote, requiring= =20 backpacking trips of up to 8-days duration. Some office work including=20= data entry and checking is required during the season. Some preparatory=20= office work may be available in early season and data entry or cleanup at= =20 the end of the season. Crew leaders also help with the general=20 organization of work during the season. We are looking for applicants=20= with a background and/or high level of interest in herpetology and/or=20 aquatic biology who are in good physical condition and willing to endure=20= high altitude, temperature extremes, rough terrain, and the occasional=20= mosquito (ok, maybe thousands). Backpacking and backcountry experience,=20= and experience in amphibian surveys and identification are desired.=20=20= Ability to get along with crew members for prolonged periods in the=20 backcountry is a must. Hiring Process: Students - send me your resume - see below. NonStudents - The application is an on-line process.=20=20 To apply go to: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html=20= =20=20 You may also view these announcements in USAJOBS under:=20 http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ (From this website you can type in the job=20= announcement numbers (i.e.: DE-OCR-0404-6-WLDLF) under =93SEARCH JOBS=94 = and=20 be able to view them).=20 These jobs are competitive. Because amphibian expertise comes from=20 multiple disciplines, two separate jobs are posted for this grade=20 (FISHERIES and WILDLIFE). Apply to the one you think you qualify for=20 based on your background. You are welcome to apply to both. *** We are also advertising jobs for =93Field Assistants=94 (GS-05). The= re is=20 a separate outreach for these positions and they have different job=20 announcement numbers. SEE OTHER ANNOUNCEMENT*** NOTE: Be sure you get a confirmation that your application was received.= =20=20 If you do not receive confirmation by email shortly after you apply, try=20= again. IMPORTANT: For these jobs, select Sonora, California as a location.=20= =20=20 You must do this to show up on my list. By applying here, you also will=20= be eligible for many Biological Technician jobs nationwide.=20=20 The Job announcements numbers are: DE-OCR-0404-6-WLDLF Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-06=20= Nationwide: Multiple Locations DE-OCR-0404-6-FISH Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) GS-0404-06 Nationwide: Multiple Locations =20 IN ADDITION - THIS IS ALSO IMPORTANT=20 Please send your resume (email or paper copy resumes are fine) and contac= t=20 information for three references to:=20=20 Kathryn (Katie) Kiehl=20 Amphibian Monitoring Crew Supervisor U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station PO Box 245 Berkeley, CA 94701 [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have questions, please email me. Please, no phone calls.=20=20 This is a great employment opportunity in an incredibly beautiful=20 location. We are looking forward to a very busy and exceptionally fun=20= field season. Join us!
Amphibian Field Assistants Needed
SUMMER JOBS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA! AMPHIBIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS WANTED=20 Employer: USDA Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest) Location: =09Field work is throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range=20= of California.=20 Job location is Sonora, California. Employment Duration: Most are approximately 3 months (June-August);=20 Several positions may be of longer duration. Titles: Biological Technician (Fisheries, Wildlife) Grade Levels:=09GS-05 (Temporary 1039)=20 Closing Date: 02/8/2008 Eligibility: US citizens at least 18 years of age. =09 Background and Job Description:=20=20 The U.S. Forest Service is hiring seasonal biological technicians for a=20= long-term amphibian monitoring program focusing on the mountain yellow- legged frog (Rana muscosa) and the Yosemite toad (Bufo canorus).=20=20 These jobs will predominantly consist of field work in the Sierra Nevada=20= at elevations of 5,000-12,000 feet. Primary duties include locating and=20= traveling to selected sample sites; surveying lakes, ponds, meadows, and=20= streams for amphibians; and collecting habitat data. Many of the sites=20= will be remote, requiring backpacking trips of up to 8-days duration.=20=20= Some office work including data entry and checking is required during the= =20 season. Some preparatory office work may be available in early season an= d=20 data entry or cleanup at the end of the season. We are looking for=20 applicants with a background and/or high level of interest in herpetology= =20 and/or aquatic biology who are in good physical condition and willing to=20= endure high altitude, temperature extremes, rough terrain, and the=20 occasional mosquito (ok, maybe thousands). Backpacking and backcountry=20= experience, and experience in amphibian surveys and identification are=20= desired. Ability to get along with crew members for prolonged periods in= =20 the backcountry is a must. Hiring Process: Students - send me your resume - see below. NonStudents - The application is an on-line process.=20=20 To apply go to: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html=20= =20=20 You may also view these announcements in USAJOBS under:=20 http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ (From this website you can type in the job=20= announcement numbers (i.e.: DE-OCR-0404-5-WLDLF) under =93SEARCH JOBS=94 = and=20 be able to view them).=20 These jobs are competitive. Because amphibian expertise comes from=20 multiple disciplines, two separate jobs are posted for this grade=20 (FISHERIES and WILDLIFE). Apply to the one you think you qualify for=20 based on your background. You are welcome to apply to both. *** We are also advertising jobs for =93Crew Leaders=94 (GS-06). There i= s a=20 separate outreach for these positions and they have different job=20 announcement numbers. SEE OTHER ANNOUNCEMENT *** NOTE: Be sure you get a confirmation that your application was received.= =20=20 If you do not receive confirmation by email shortly after you apply, try=20= again. IMPORTANT: For these jobs, select Sonora, California as a location.=20= =20=20 You must do this to show up on my list. By applying here, you also will=20= be eligible for many Biological Technician jobs nationwide.=20=20 The Job announcements numbers are: DE-OCR-0404-5-WLDLF Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), GS-0404-05=20= Nationwide: Multiple Locations DE-OCR-0404-5-FISH Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) GS-0404-05=20= Nationwide: Multiple Locations IN ADDITION - THIS IS ALSO IMPORTANT=20 Please send your resume (email or paper copy resumes are fine) and contac= t=20 information for three references to:=20=20 Kathryn (Katie) Kiehl=20 Amphibian Monitoring Crew Supervisor U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station PO Box 245 Berkeley, CA 94701 [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have questions, please email me. Please, no phone calls.=20=20 This is a great employment opportunity in an incredibly beautiful=20 location. We are looking forward to a very busy and exceptionally fun=20= field season. Join us!
Naturalist Internships
The Audubon Center of the North Woods is now accepting applications for our Naturalist Internship to begin in the Summer or Fall 2008. People of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. =20 Qualifications: -Experience or an interest in working with children in an educational outdoor setting -Self-motivation and ability to work without supervision -Knowledge of, or interest in, the natural and cultural history of Minnesota -A good sense of humor -Willingness and ability to work long hours =20 Responsibilities: -Environmental and adventure education instruction -Program and curriculum development -Serving as a liaison for school and weekend groups -General maintenance of living quarters and center grounds -Administrative tasks -Option to assist with care and training of captive, educational raptors -Option to assist with wildlife rehabilitation -Option to assist with Adventure Programming or Curriculum Planning/Writing =20 Benefits: -Professional teaching experience -$320 per month stipend -free room and board -option to earn a 10-credit Masters Certificate in Environmental Education through Hamline University, St. Paul =20 How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and list of three reference contacts to: Alyson Mack, Intern Coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 Website: http://www.audubon-center.org http://www.audubon-center.org/=20 =20 About our Organization:=20 The Audubon Center of the North Woods is a private, non-profit residential environmental learning center http://www.audubon-center.org/schools.htm (RELC) http://www.audubon-center.org/schools.htm , a wildlife rehabilitation facility http://www.audubon-center.org/rehab.htm , and conference retreat center http://www.audubon-center.org/retreat_center.htm nestled on the shores of Grindstone Lake near Sandstone, MN in east-central Minnesota. Our diverse 535-acre sanctuary includes a variety of habitats, including old-growth red and white pines, hardwood forests, restored wetlands and prairies. Our unique center features a mixture of historic as well as newly constructed facilities that can provide lodging and meals for up to 150 participants. Our participants have the opportunity to experience a wide range of learning environments including our wildlife barn http://www.audubon-center.org/wildlife.htm , yurt, log cabin, formal science classroom, and of course, the great outdoors!=20 We offer a great variety of environmental learning experiences for people of all ages, with programming in natural history and science, team-building, adventure programming, and outdoor/environmental education. =20 Intern Facilitator Audubon Center of the North Woods PO Box 530 (54165 Audubon Drive) Sandstone, MN 55072 (320) 245-2648 =20
2 Seasonal Positions - Woodland Plant Community Ecology
OPPORTUNITY FOR SUMMER FIELD TECHNICIANS: PLANT COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND=20= ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION IN PINYON-JUNIPER WOODLANDS=20 Project Overview:=20 Two summer field technicians are needed for a landscape-level study of=20= plant community succession in pinyon and juniper woodlands, decades after= =20 two different types of management treatments (prescribed fire and=20 chaining). The study involves revisiting sites that were first sampled in= =20 the early and mid 1970=92s. This project is a collaborative venture among= =20 the Great Basin Landscape Ecology Lab (http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/= )=20 at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Great Basin Ecology Lab=20 (http://www.ag.unr.edu/gbem/) of the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station= .=20 The project is based in Reno, Nevada. Job Description:=20=20 Field technicians will assist in data collection and data management, and= =20 will develop skills in field techniques for landscape ecology and plant=20= community ecology, including plant identification, vegetation sampling,=20= and tree-ring research. Technicians will also develop knowledge of plant= =20 communities and forest and rangeland management strategies in the Great=20= Basin. The job will require camping near a field vehicle in remote wild=20= lands of Nevada.=20 =20 Location:=20=20 Five mountain ranges in scenic Eastern Nevada. Elevations range from 620= 0=20 to 7400 ft and temperatures vary greatly between the 30=92s to 90=92s.=20= =20 Responsibilities:=20=20 As a field assistant you would be expected to assist in the collection of= =20 stand structure data, increment cores, tree canopy cover, understory=20 cover, plant density data, and fuel load estimates. Training for all=20 tasks will be provided.=20=20 Qualifications:=20=20 Valid driver=92s license required, along with the ability to navigate wit= h a=20 map and compass. Must be able to collect and record detailed field data=20= and be comfortable working with other people. Must have a passion for=20= working outdoors for long periods of time under rugged conditions, a good= =20 attitude, and willingness to learn. Must be willing to camp for up to 7=20= nights at a time. Must be in good physical condition, as it will be=20 necessary to carry a minimum of 25-30 pounds of field equipment for=20 distances up to a few miles per day. Experience with plant identification= =20 and familiarity with manual transmissions and 4WD is welcomed, but not=20= required. Pay:=20=20 $11.00-$13.00/hour (DOE), plus per diem when in the field, approximately=20= 40 hours/week. No overtime hours will be paid. Job begins May 19, 2008,= =20 and ends approximately August 15, 2008. To Apply:=20=20 Send a brief letter of interest, resume, and a list of three references t= o: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Nathan Bristow 1000 Valley Road MS 186 Reno, Nevada, 89512 For more information:=20 http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/research/landscape08/ phone:=20 775-784-6319 Applications will be reviewed as received. Hiring decisions will be made=20= by 3/1/08.
