[ECOLOG-L] Ecology Field Research Internships
Ecology Field Research Interns 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: http://forestecology.cfans.umn.edu/B4WARMED.html. Position overview: We seek undergraduate or newly graduated students with a background or interest in biology, ecology, physiology, environmental science, biophysics, forestry, or a related field for paid field research internships ($10/hr). Interns are needed primarily from August through November. Few short-term (one month) positions also available. Typical work days are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require early morning, evening, or weekend work. A valid drivers license is required. Personal vehicles helpful but not required. Variety of tasks to be completed, split between data collection, site maintenance, and laboratory work. Responsibilities: Collect biotic and abiotic data in field and laboratory settings in accordance with established protocols Measure plant growth, physiology, and phenology Routine maintenance of field sites, field instruments, and research equipment. Limited data entry 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. 5) Curiosity and passion for the natural world. 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 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. Travel between sites will be necessary. An individuals home base may be at either of these locations. On-site housing with cooking facilities is available for a small fee. Contact: Please send cover letter (including available working dates), one-page resume, and contact information for two references electronically to: Karen Rice ker...@umn.edu Department of Forest Resources University of Minnesota 1530 Cleveland Ave N. St Paul, MN 55108 USA (217) 891-8046
[ECOLOG-L] Guyana Entomology Volunteer
We are looking for a field assistant who can pay their own way in a collecting trip to Guyana for the dates of July 18-August 18, 2012. The work will include collection of dragonflies, cockroaches, termites, and arachnids for phylogenetic and ecological studies. (See our blog for some pictures and stories about our previous trips: http://warelabatrutgers.blogspot.com/ ) We will be working in the tropical forests near the Atlantic coast and in the more remote inland tropical savannahs. Applicants must be physically fit and able to rope climb into the canopy (training and supplies for this will be provided). Vaccinations for Typhoid, and Yellow Fever REQUIRED for US applicants (others highly recommended). Since this is less than a month away you must already have proof of a Yellow Fever immunization. Please send resume and contact information for 2 professional references to domin...@pegasus.rutgers.edu. If you are interested please respond ASAP.
[ECOLOG-L] Full-time research technician at ASU
Research Technician Grassland Ecosystem Ecology School of Life Sciences Arizona State University We are seeking an outstanding full-time research technician to support an active research project in the Sala Lab. Research activities will involve 5 to 7 trips per year to the Jornada Research Station in New Mexico, each trip ranging from 1 to 4 weeks in duration. During field campaigns, the Research Technician will work with PI, graduate and undergraduate students in various activities including vegetation and soil sampling as well as maintenance of long-term rainfall manipulation experiments. Field work will be complemented with laboratory work, data entry and data analysis. A successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g., Ecology, Biology, Soil Science). Experience in field biology and laboratory work will be desirable. The successful applicant would be primarily based in the lab of Dr. Osvaldo Sala in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement detailing how their interests align with the focus of the project, and the names and contact information for three references. Estimated start date is September 1st, or as soon as the candidate is available. Position will have a salary commensurate with experience and all the benefits of an Arizona State University full-time employee. Please submit applications by August 1st to: Osvaldo Sala (osvaldo.s...@asu.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteers willing to collect data from Franz Joseph Land
Hi Ecolog, We have an adventurer headed to Franz Josef Land, in the far north (Russia.) in August. Her ship will be stopping on ten different islands throughout the archipelago where she will be hiking on each island and has volunteered to collect you data. If you are interested in having data collected for you from this area, please take the time to fill in our volunteer request form.http://www.adventureandscience.org/find-an-adventurer.html As with all of our expeditions you will have opportunity to discuss protocols etc. with your volunteers. Also, did you know you can request data from any location on Earth from ASC volunteers? We can recruit adventurers to collect data for you free of charge. Please visit our Volunteer Request Formhttp://www.adventureandscience.org/find-an-adventurer.htmlto request volunteers today. Call or write anytime @ Gregg Treinish Founder/Executive Director Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation (406)579.9702 www.adventurescience.org
[ECOLOG-L] Natural Resource Management Conference
Dear Colleagues, The Biology Department and the Faculty of Science (UAE University) are initiating and planning an international conference and would be grateful if you participate and contribute to this event. The conference title is: The International Conference on Sustainable Natural Resource Management in a Changing World. It will be organized between 24 and 27 February 2013 in the oasis city of Al-Ain - UAE. The topics are diverse and will include: Managing terrestrial systems in arid environments, Managing soils for sustainable desert ecosystems, Proper management of water resources, Using biotechnology to manage natural resources, Managing energy resources in a changing world, Sustainable management of aquatic resources, Appropriate natural resource management policies, The Local experiences in natural resource management, The economics of sustainable natural resource management, and Modeling NRM in a changing world. Please visit the conference website for more information and to register and submit abstracts: http://www.fos.uaeu.ac.ae/conference/nrm/default.asp Also please forward this message to colleagues who you believe may be interested to this conference. Please let us know if you have any further questions or clarifications. Email: nrmconfere...@uaeu.ac.ae The NRM Conference Organizers.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Associate - urban plant diversity
Postdoctoral Associate – Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior – University of Minnesota, Saint Paul A postdoctoral associate position is available in the lab of Dr. Jeannine Cavender-Bares at the University of Minnesota to investigate urban plant diversity. This is a large, collaborative project examining the extent to which similar management practices among homeowners in cities leads to homogenization in plant functional and phylogenetic diversity. It is part of a larger project examining ecosystem carbon and nitrogen dynamics in urban regions across six metropolitan regions funded by the NSF Macrosystems Biology Program. The position will involve collaboration among multiple labs (both within the University of Minnesota and the Carey Institute of Ecosystem Studies, USDA Forest Service, Florida International University, University of Vermont, Clark University, UC Irvine, Indiana University, Marine Biological Lab, and Arizone State). The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for analyzing functional trait information and conducting analyses of functional and phylogenetic diversity of yard communities across six metropolitan regions in the US. The post doctoral associate will be expected to submit manuscripts based on the research to peer-reviewed journals and to present the results at national and international scientific meetings. Candidates will require a strong analytical background and an ability to manage large data sets. Work will conducted be at the University of Minnesota campus in Saint Paul. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in biology, ecology, systematics, bioinformatics or a related field, with demonstrated experience in data analysis, functional traits, demonstrated motivation and strong work habits, the ability to work independently as well as with a research group, and demonstrated ability to produce publications based on individual research. Preferred qualifications include extensive experience with assembling large phylogenies for ecological questions, phylogenetic analysis, experience measuring or analyzing functional traits, and experience successfully mentoring undergraduate students in research. Interested candidates should contact Jeannine Cavender-Bares, caven...@umn.edu, and may apply online at employment.umn.edu and search for requisition #178666. Please submit a curriculum vitae, statement of interest, and names of three references. Review of applications will begin July 15, 2012, with an anticipated start date in September or October, 2012 based on mutual convenience. University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities. The position is for two years. To learn more about the program, see: http://www.caryinstitute.org/EHUA/QH.html
[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Planner job in Oakland, CA
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES) Salary: $3,106.00 - $4,670.00 Posted: 03/19/12 Job Description: Under the general supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner, the Environmental/Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) performs the more difficult and complex natural science studies. The incumbent will research and develop reports to inventory, identify, and analyze vegetation and wildlife and assist in the design, development, and recommendation of mitigation measures to avoid, reduce, or compensate for impacts to biotic resources. To be considered for this vacancy you must have transfer eligibility based on present or past state civil service eligibility, or passed an exam for this classification. To learn how to become a civil service employee, visit the State Personnel Boards website: www.spb.ca.gov Applications will be screened for the most qualified candidates. Please note: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applications will be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list. The posting may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Additional Information: Working Title: Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) Position Number: 904 - 138 4635 Will also consider hiring a(n): ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES) $4,619.00 - $5,616.00 Location: Caltrans District 4, Oakland County: ALAMEDA Timebase: Full time Tenure: Permanent month(s) Final Filing Date: Until Filled Department Link: http://www.dot.ca.gov Exam Link: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/recruit/envplnr.html Contact Unit/Address: Office of Biological Sciences and Permits 111 Grand Ave Oakland, CA 94612 Contact Name/Phone: Carie S. Montero (510)286-5636 carie_mont...@dot.ca.gov
[ECOLOG-L] Job: National Park Service Biologist (Invasive Species)
There is a permanent position available as a biologist with the Northern Great Plains Exotic Plant Team. Location: Rapid City, SD Salary: $57,408.00 to $89,450.00 / Per Year Application Deadline: Friday July 13, 2012 To Apply: see USAJOBs at: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/319281600 Duties: The incumbent serves as the principal advisor for management of non-native invasive plants for fourteen parks within the Northern Great Plains Exotic Plant Team network located in Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming: Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Badlands National Park, Devils Tower National Monument, Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, Jewel Cave National Monument, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Missouri National Recreational River, Mount Rushmore National Monument, Niobrara National Scenic River, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and Wind Cave National Park. The Liaison will provide guidance and leadership in invasive plant management including identification of native and non-native plant species of the Northern Great Plains, inventory and monitoring methods, mechanical and chemical control methods, data management, NEPA compliance, planning and priority setting. The Liaison will also coordinate with EPMT-member park staff to schedule and implement control actions. The Liaison will be responsible for the direct supervision of the EPMT Data Manager position, and will also hire and supervise EPMT field crew team leaders. The Liaison will assure quality control and safe working conditions, and provide training on chemical and mechanical treatment methods for exotic invasive species. The Liaison will be responsible for coordinating annual ATV/UTV training for all EPMT field crew and park staff, and will coordinate Operational Leadership training for all EPMT personnel. The Liaison will facilitate outreach and education with state and federal agencies, and other concerned parties. The Liaison will be responsible for completion and submission of annual reports and accomplishments to EPMT-member parks, and regional and WASO-level staff.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship in Belowground Ecology – Application of Ground-Penetrating Radar to Determine Root Carbon Pools and Spatial Patterns
A graduate research assistantship is available starting fall semester 2012. The project involves cutting edge application of ground-penetrating radar to quantify root biomass and spatial distribution. The research will be conducted at the Blackwater Ecologic Preserve in Virginia and at two sites in Florida (Kennedy Space Center and the Disney Wilderness Preserve). A doctoral student is preferred but a master’s student will be considered. Applicants should have strong data management and computer skills as well as a solid background in plant ecology. Successful applicants would develop their master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation around the research. The financial aid package is $22,000 per year plus full tuition waiver for a doctoral student. If interested, submit a resume with cover letter (include GPA and GRE scores) to Dr. Frank P. Day, Professor and Eminent Scholar, Department of Biological Sciences, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529 (f...@odu.edumailto:f...@odu.edu). Old Dominion University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
[ECOLOG-L] Available now: undergraduate student position (NSF REU), Urbana-Champaign, IL
The Dietze Ecological Forecasting lab at the University of Illinois is looking for 1 undergraduate student to fill a fully paid MacroSystems Biology NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates position. Travel, room/board, and stipend are provided. The student will receive hands-on training from team members in the Dietze Lab to work on improving forest ecology modeling, as part of the PalEON project (http://www.paleonproject.org/) and PEcAn (www.pecanproject.org). The majority of work will be conducted in Urbana- Champaign but there will be field research in northern Wisconsin near ChEAS eddy covariance tower locations (http://cheas.psu.edu/). Interested applicants should email a CV to Bjorn Brooks, bj...@climatemodeling.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Field Operations Manager Northeast NEON Job Opportunity
Field Operations Manager – Domain 1 - Northeast Overview The National Ecological Observatory Network, Inc. (NEON™) is a $430 million dollar observatory project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology. For the next three decades NEON will collect a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems. NEON will use cutting edge technology including an airborne observation platform that will capture images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who will observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data. A leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information. The Observatory will grow to 300+ personnel and will be the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales. Summary The NEON Field Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all personnel and activities coordinated from the field office. Field office activities include preventative and corrective maintenance of scientific instrumentation, field observations, specimen collection, handling, preparation and shipment according to NEON scientific protocols. The Field Operations Manager reports to the Director of Field Operations at NEON headquarters. Location The Domain 1 Field Operations Manager’s primary work location is near Petersham, MA. This position supports sites in the Northeast Domain. Northeast candidate sites are located in Massachusetts at Harvard Forest (LTER) near Petersham, MA, Bartlett Experimental Forest near Bartlett, NH, and in Burlington, MA. The Northeast Domain includes parts of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supervises all regular and seasonal field personnel supporting field office, lab and collection sites. • Performs and oversees the recruitment and training of regular and seasonal field personnel. • Coordinates logistics and schedules, within NEON scientific parameters, for all maintenance, repair and field activities. Performs and oversees maintenance, repair and field activities according to NEON scientific protocols. • Responsible for assuring that NEON EHS policies, procedures, and practices are followed within their area of authority. Field Operations Managers are expected to reinforce positive attitudes toward safety and set the example for their staff by enabling compliance with safety requirements. • Administers the operation of the office and laboratory. Oversees maintenance of office and lab areas including lab equipment and coordinates necessary repair or replacement. • Acts as liaison between regional stakeholders, including educational and research organizations, local property owners and the general public and NEON, Inc. Communicates NEON status and activities, local activities and partnerships, and regional issues and concerns to appropriate regional stakeholders and NEON staff. Works with regional stakeholders to resolve issues or concerns. • Accountable for enforcing and following NEON, Inc. policy and procedure including administrative, safety, and financial requirements for field station operations. • Prepares annual operating budget for assigned office, lab and collection sites in collaboration with the Director of Field Operations. Ensures NEON funds are used appropriately and within budget. Education • Bachelor’s degree • Graduate study in biology, ecology, environmental science or related field preferred. Required Experience • 3+ years experience supervising at least 5 personnel including hiring, evaluating performance, implementing performance improvement plans and terminating employees. • 3+ years experience in management including budgeting, monthly status reporting. • 3+ years developing complex work or task schedules (e.g. 24x7 operations with full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff). • Previous experience performing ecology related lab and field activities and/or maintaining scientific instrumentation (e.g. meteorological and aquatic sensors). • Previous experience communicating with external stakeholders such as customers, funding agencies, regulatory agencies, etc. Preferred Experience • Previous experience managing a technical field operations services group. • Previous experience leading or participating in outdoor activities in remote areas. • Familiarity with federal and state employment and safety regulations. Skills and Abilities: • Able to set goals and fulfill them in the absence of close
[ECOLOG-L] Announcement: Wisconsin Wetlands Association 2013 Wetlands Conference
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT Wisconsin Wetlands Association's 18th Annual Wetlands Conference Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, Wisconsin February 12-14, 2013 Wisconsin Wetlands Association invites you to participate in our 18th Annual Wetlands Conference. The conference will highlight the environmental, socio-cultural, and economic value of wetlands and will promote the latest research on and techniques for wetland restoration and management. The conference program will include a keynote address, theme-focused sessions, general wetland sessions, one or two symposia or special sessions, a banquet with speaker, working groups, and field trips. Based on recent conference attendance, we anticipate that our 2013 event will draw 200-300 natural resource scientists and professionals from university departments, government agencies, private firms, and non-profit organizations as well as representatives of the media and citizen conservationists. Our audience typically includes participants from all around the state of Wisconsin and from the larger Great Lakes Upper Midwest regions. KEY CONFERENCE PLANNING DATES Call for Symposia – issued June 2012: wisconsinwetlands.org/** 2013CallforSymposia.pdfhttp://wisconsinwetlands.org/2013CallforSymposia.pdf. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 30, 2012 Call for Presentations Posters – to be issued September 2012. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 11, 2012 Student Scholarships – we expect to be able to offer scholarships to students again this year. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 4, 2013 Registration – to open mid-November 2012. EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: January 11, 2013 Conference details coming soon to www.wisconsinwetlands.org, or call 608-250-9971. We would be grateful if you would forward the following conference announcement to your students and colleagues. If your agency or department has a calendar of events or listserv it would be great if you could include information about this conference there too. Thank you for your help getting the word out! Katie Beilfuss, Outreach Programs Director Wisconsin Wetlands Association katie.beilfuss@**wisconsinwetlands.orgkatie.beilf...@wisconsinwetlands.org 608-250-9971 x12 www.wisconsinwetlands.org
