[ECOLOG-L] PhD assistantship in Bayesian models at Univ. of Florida
PhD Graduate Assistantship Announcement Dr. Denis Valle, Assistant Professor in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida (UF), is now accepting applications for 2 PhD Graduate Research Assistantship positions. Research in my group focuses on tackling important environmental science and environmental health problems by creating and using innovative Bayesian statistical models. Examples of this work include Valle and Clark 2013 (PLOS Computational Biology) and Valle et al 2014 (Ecology Letters). The assistantship includes full tuition coverage, Gator Grad Care health insurance, and a yearly salary of $22,000 for up to four years. The position will be located at the UF campus in Gainesville, FL. Current projects focus on developing mixed-membership clustering methods for human movement, forest biodiversity, and disease data; modeling malaria in Ghana (risk factors and spatial patterns); and determining the public health impact of hydroelectric dams in the Brazilian Amazon region. This project will benefit from large-scale datasets from my group as well as ongoing interdisciplinary collaborations. Potential field trips might be required. Duties include writing and presenting result of research in scientific conferences, searching and applying for additional sources of funding, and assisting other students within the team on field activities or statistical analyses, among others. Student will also be required to serve as a teaching assistant for one course per year and will be expected to produce manuscripts for publication in top scientific journals. Applicants should be highly motivated and enthusiastic. Furthermore, applicants should have: * Prior experience with the statistical software R. * Prior experience with GIS * Strong background on environmental sciences and/or public health with experience in (or want to become proficient on) advanced statistical Bayesian models. Alternatively, this position could also be filled by someone with a strong quantitative background (e.g., statistics or engineering) who wants to learn more about environmental science and public health. * GRE minimum scores of 153 Verbal; 155 Quantitative; Analytical/writing 4 * MS degree with GPA exceeding 3.5. Exceptional candidates without an MS may be considered. * Prior computer programming experience is a plus The candidate must meet the formal admission requirements for the University of Florida and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. (http://sfrc.ufl.edu/academics/how-to-apply/) Additional information on my research and myself can be found at http://sfrc.ufl.edu/people/faculty/valle/. If interested, please email the items listed below to mailto:drva...@ufl.edu drva...@ufl.edu or formally apply to UF Admissions http://www.admissions.ufl.edu www.admissions.ufl.edu and include the documents listed below: * One page cover letter to include a brief review of your research experience, interests and goals * CV with contact information * GRE scores and percentiles * Transcripts (unofficial) from all previous colleges and universities * Three academic references
[ECOLOG-L] Canyonlands Research Station Seasonal Position
UNITED STATES ~ DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ~ GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TEMPORARY RECRUITMENT BULLETIN VACANCY NO: CRS 15-03 POSITION: Biological Science Aid, GG-0404-03 DATE OPENED:1/15/2015 SALARY: $12.19 DATE CLOSED:1/19/2015 TYPE OF APPT: Temporary, Not-to-exceed 180 working days TOUR OF DUTY: Full-Time, with possible periods of part-time and intermittent work AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens LOCATION: USGS Canyonlands Research Station, Moab, Utah The Canyonlands Research Station in Moab, Utah is recruiting for a seasonal biological science aid (GG-0404-03). This is a seasonal, 6- month, full-time position with the US Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center. Description of Duties: Incumbent will perform laboratory and field work. This position is in the Canyonlands Research Station, Moab, Utah. Work is performed over a wide geographic area requiring overnight trips and possibility of work in remote areas. Incumbent participates in a research program focusing on the ecology and physiology of plants and biological soil crusts, soil ecology, biogeochemistry, physical soil science, plant-soil interactions, and invasive plants. Course work in botany, plant physiology, chemistry, and soil science is optimal. Incumbent will perform routine laboratory and field work. Duties include long days of collecting field data under extreme conditions, processing vegetation and soil samples for chemical analysis or archiving, use of complicated scientific instrumentation, and use of excel and/or access for data entry and summary. There are up to 4 positions to be hired from this announcement. Open dates are 1/15/2015 through 1/19/2015. All applications must be received by 5:00 PM MST on 1/19/2015. THESE ARE TEMPORARY EXCEPTED SERVICES POSITIONS for which all qualified applicants, with or without Federal status, may apply and be considered. Appointment to these positions, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Appointment will only be for the duration of the position, normally 3-6 months. Temporary employees are covered by the Social Security Retirement System and annual and sick leave will be accrued except in intermittent status. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Conducts field sampling of biological soil crusts, vegetation, and soils of the Colorado Plateau with accuracy and precision specialized techniques at pre-selected study sites under supervision of field crew leader. Prepares samples and performs laboratory analysis of crust, plant, and soil samples to determine specific chemical, physical, and/or biological characteristics under supervision of a project lead. Enters data on a Windows-based computer using spreadsheets. Knowledge of processes, methods procedures of biological science; knowledge of routine field data collection procedures; skill in operation, maintenance, and servicing of biological recording and measuring instruments; knowledge of procedures utilized in a biological lab. Work is physically demanding and may involve moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, etc. A pre- employment physical is required. QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for a GG-3 you need three (3) months of field party experience OR one (1) year of sub-professional experience OR six (6) months of college with courses related to the field of employment. Six months of college is equivalent to 15 semester hours. Sub- professional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in a laboratory or similar environment. BASIS OF EVALUATION: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. First preference in referral will be given to eligible applicants entitled to 10-point veterans preference who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. All other qualified applicants entitled to veterans preference will be given preference over qualified applicants not entitled to veterans preference. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE UNITED STATES CITIZENS: Under regulations in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment in this position is limited to those persons who are authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of appointment. As a condition of employment, all new employees reporting for duty with the Department of the Interior will be paid through direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to complete a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to
[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc and technician jobs, invasive species disease, Fort Collins CO
1 post-doc level position and 1 technician level Location: Fort Collins, CO Agency: USDA, APHIS Veterinary Services These positions are in the USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health and will support analysis, modeling, and management planning activities for the APHIS feral swine damage management program. Positions will lead and support collaborative studies of landscape scale studies of invasive species, habitat relations of wildlife, risk assessments, and ecology of infectious diseases at the wildlife-livestock interface. These are a 1-year limited-term position with renewal possible up to 4 years. for details and to apply: post-doc: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/391552100 technician: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/391139500 For more information: Dan Grear, daniel.a.gr...@aphis.usda.gov
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc - Spatial analysis and epidemiological modeling
Postdoctoral researcher Spatial analysis and epidemiological modeling of an invasive vector and plant pathogen An opening is available for a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside (http://entomology.ucr.edu/) to study the spatiotemporal dynamics of an urban invasive insect, the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), and the disease it spreads, huanglongbing. The researcher will leverage an existing dataset on vector distribution in California to understand the conditions that favor its establishment and spread, and use this information to develop predictive models of disease dynamics. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ecology, entomology, plant pathology or a related field and extensive training in quantitative methods. Experience with spatial statistics and GIS, or epidemiological modeling is highly desirable. Funding is guaranteed for 18 months, with the possibility of extension. Start date is flexible, but early spring is preferred. To apply, send a brief statement of your research interests, a CV, a writing sample, and the contact information for three professional references to Matt Daugherty, ma...@ucr.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Postodoc in microbial ecology and metagenomics - VCU
*Postdoctoral fellow in microbial ecology and metagenomics Virginia Commonwealth University * A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. PIs Rima Franklin (microbial ecology), Scott Neubauer (wetland biogeochemistry), and Bonnie Brown (ecological genetics) are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to work on a NSF-funded project aimed at understanding the effect of microbial community structure on ecosystem function and response to environmental change. The project will include complementary observational and manipulative experiments to examine wetland responses to saltwater intrusion, from microbial/molecular scales up to the ecosystem level. The postdoc will be expected to collect and analyze field and laboratory data, prepare manuscripts for publication, share research findings at scientific conferences, and participate in outreach education. Specific tasks will include microbial community analysis using DNA- and RNA-based sequencing, metagenomic and metatranscriptomic analyses, and qPCR. Depending on the postdoc’s interests, there will be opportunities to learn biogeochemical methods relevant to the project (e.g., ecosystem greenhouse gas fluxes, biogeochemical process rate measurements). All applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Expertise in some or all of the following areas is desired: microbial ecology, (meta)genomics, bioinformatics, multivariate statistics, biogeochemistry, and wetland ecology. Competitive candidates will also possess the following attributes: - A strong publication record - Outstanding quantitative analytical skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Experience and skills with both field and lab work - Creativity, independence, and the desire to learn new things - Experience with the analysis of high throughput sequencing data - Proficiency with bioinformatics and multivariate statistical analyses The position is for 12 months initially, and renewable for an additional 12 months depending on performance. The successful candidate will receive training in professional and personal development, research collaboration, presentation and publication of results, outreach, and mentoring. There will be opportunities for development of additional research projects and proposal development related to the broader project goals. The position includes a competitive salary and full benefits including health insurance. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is flexible, but the incumbent must be well established in the position before start of the summer 2015 field season. Applications should include: (i) brief cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) a brief description of past research accomplishments and future research goals (under two pages), (iv) reprints of up to three relevant publications, and (v) the names and contact information for three references. All materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF to Dr. Rima Franklin (rbfrank...@vcu.edu) with “Postdoc Application” in the subject line. Any questions should also be directed to Dr. Franklin. Further information: Franklin lab: www.people.vcu.edu/~rbfranklin Neubauer lab: sites.google.com/a/vcu.edu/neubauer/ Brown lab: bonnie-brown-vcuegl.squarespace.com VCU Department of Biology: http://biology.vcu.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] Native Bee and Crop Pollination Research - Multiple Field Technicians Needed
Native Bee and Crop Pollination Research: Multiple Field Technicians Needed Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Job Descriptions: We seek field and laboratory assistants for multiple research projects investigating the factors affecting the abundance and diversity of bees in Michigan fruit crops, as well as techniques to improve pollinator habitat in agricultural landscapes, such as perennial wildflower plantings. Work with honey bees and alternative managed bees such as bumble bees or Osmia bees is also possible. These projects will require extended stays at an MSU field research station in Fennville, MI for a 3 week period in May during fruit crop bloom (accommodations are covered). The majority of these positions will be fieldwork (70%) but will also include greenhouse and laboratory work (30%). Daily tasks may include: travel to field sites in university vehicle (travel time is paid), visual pollinator observations, plant surveys, pollination experiments, netting bees and other insects, data entry, measuring fruit yields, and labeling and curating bee specimens. Required Qualifications: Interest in conservation biology, pollination biology, entomology, or field ecology Valid U.S. drivers license Ability to work outside for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions Attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable skills: Insect collection and identification Plant identification (esp. wildflowers) Pollen identification Experience with Excel Job Details: Employment Period: May 1 2015 August 31 2015, with some flexibility on start and end dates. Continued employment in fall/winter 2015 may be possible depending on funding and performance. Full Time: 40 hours/week Starting salary: $11/hr To Apply and For Questions: Send a resume and contact information for three references to: Emily May (mayem...@msu.edu) Please put Bee Field Tech in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on February 2nd and will remain open until the positions are filled. For more information about our lab, visit: http://www.isaacslab.ent.msu.edu/Home.html
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant or Associate Professor of Natural Resource Management, Michigan Tech
Assistant or Associate Professor of Natural Resource Management School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Natural Resource Management in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. This is a nine month, tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor level with the appointment to begin in August 2015. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized, externally funded research program involving masters and doctoral students centered on integrated natural resource management, with specific expertise in one or more of the following areas: forest, wildlife, watershed, or recreation management; human dimensions; natural resource economics, planning, or policy; and ecosystem services. Teaching responsibilities are: a senior-level course in natural resource management, a graduate course in the candidates area of interest, and coordinating a senior-level integrated resource assessment (Capstone) course. Degree programs currently offered are: Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Management, Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, and a new degree in Natural Resource Management is being developed. The School employs 24 tenure-track and 8 research faculty, 23 research professionals, and 14 administrative staff, and has 155 undergraduate and 75 graduate students. A Ph.D. in a field related to natural resource management is required at the time of appointment. Extramural grant-writing experience and a background in interdisciplinary resource management are strongly desired. Apply on line at: http://HTTPS://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/2517 http://https//www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/2517 to upload a cover letter, curriculum vita, a one page statement of research interests and experience in securing extramural support, a one page statement of teaching philosophy, selected reprints, and contact information for three (3) reference providers. Address questions to Search Committee Chair Marty Jurgensen at mfjur...@mtu.edu. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2015 and continue until an appropriate candidate is selected. Regards, Yvette Dickinson ~ Assistant Professor School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Michigan Technological University 170 UJ Noblet Forestry Building 1400 Townsend Dr Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295 yldic...@mtu.edu ~
[ECOLOG-L] SE Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Meeting, 2/19-2/22/15
We hope that you will join us at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Covington, Louisiana for the annual meeting of SEPARC. The meeting will be held February 19-22nd, with the theme of Herp Conservation on the Bayou and includes a poster session, presentations, workshops and field trips with more than 150 biologists, managers, academicians, educators, and scientists all interested in the conservation of amphibians and reptiles. Act fast - professional registration rates increase after January 17th! We keep rates low for students (just $60), and this covers several socials and most meals. For more information about registration, the meeting, and how to reserve lodging, please visit www.separc.orghttp://www.separc.org/. For questions, contact sep...@separc.orgmailto:sep...@separc.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Society of Herbarium Curators Student Research Grant Award
Society of Herbarium Curators Student Research Grant Award Scope: Two $500 research grants will be awarded to students whose research contributes to or uses herbarium resources in ways that augment the collections. Research on any taxa typically accessioned in herbaria including all plant, fungal, lichen, and algal lineages is eligible. Supported activities could include, but are not limited to, fieldwork to generate vouchers for revisionary or floristic work, collecting morphological data from specimens, traveling to herbaria, or making and distributing physical specimens. Thus, students' overarching research could include molecular approaches but the merit of the proposal would be based on the ability of the work to contribute to building or improving herbarium resources. Additionally, meta-analysis of herbarium data would also be eligible, provided that a component of the research includes direct study of specimens. Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students may apply. It is expected that only student research projects with the clear potential to lead to publication will be competitive. The student and the student's research advisor, who should provide a letter of recommendation, must be members of SHC at the time of application. To become a member or to renew a membership, please complete and return a Membership_applicationhttp://test.herbariumcurators.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SHC_membership_application.pdf to our Treasurer (address provided on form). Membership is not limited to curators, but is open to anyone with an interest in herbaria. Download: SHC_grant_application.dochttp://www.herbariumcurators.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/SHC_grant_application.doc Deadline: 1 Feb 2015 More info at http://www.herbariumcurators.org/. Rebecca W. Dolan, PhD Director -- Friesner Herbarium Butler University 4600 Sunset Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46208 317-940-9413 Website: www.butler.edu/herbariumhttp://www.butler.edu/herbarium
[ECOLOG-L] LTER Postdoctoral Synthesis Fellowships
we'd like to point you to the http://nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1052875HistoricalAwards=falseNSF-supported LTER Postdoctoral Synthesis Fellowships: The http://www.sesync.org/National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC), in collaboration with NSF's Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, invites applications for two-year postdoctoral synthesis fellowships that will begin August 5, 2015. Synthesis of long-term data sets, on-going experiments, and model results is an important goal of NSF's LTER program. Successful Postdoctoral Fellowship applications will identify specific research questions and how they will be addressed using synthesis methods and long-term ecological data. Fellowships will engage and assist early-career investigators in the use and analysis of existing long-term data and in advanced computational methods to ask new questions and initiate new research collaborations. Fellows must identify long-term datasets that form the foundation for these syntheses. https://portal.lternet.edu/nis/home.jspThese must involve LTER data, but applicants are encouraged to include additional long-term data collected by projects outside of the LTER network as well. Proposed projects can focus on ecological or interdisciplinary questions. For details, see http://www.sesync.org/opportunities/sesync-lter-synthesis-postdoctoral-fellowshipshttp://www.sesync.org/opportunities/sesync-lter-synthesis-postdoctoral-fellowships.
[ECOLOG-L] FLEPPC 2015 Call for Abstracts
The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council invites abstract submissions for contributed oral or poster presentations for the 2015 FLEPPC Annual Symposium. The symposium will be held April 8th10th at the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront in Melbourne, Florida. A student competition with cash prizes will be held in both poster and oral presentation categories. Deadline for Abstract Submissions: February 16, 2015. Please see the attached Call for Abstracts for complete information. A preliminary agenda can be viewed at http://www.fleppc.org/fleppe2015conf.html
[ECOLOG-L] Conference on Biological Stoichiometry 2015 Travel Grants
We are pleased to announce that the Conference on Biological Stoichiometry 2015 is now accepting applications for travel grants. You can learn more about and apply for these grants and by visting this site (http://goo.gl/forms/xSMxLccS6f). Please note that the application deadline for CoBS travel grants is January 28, 2015. More information about the conference can now be found at cobs2015.org. The CoBS 2015 website contains information on the preliminary schedule, the venue, registration fees, a link to register, and instructions for abstract submission. If you have any additional questions about the conference, please send us an email (cobs2...@gmail.com). Abstract submission and early registration (at a reduced cost) ends on February 28, 2015. On-line registration will remain open after this until June 1, 2015.
[ECOLOG-L] How useful are taxonomic indices?
Has anyone made use of Clarke and Warwick's taxonomic diversity and distinctiveness indices? (see for instance: Clarke and Warwick. 1998. A taxonomic distinctiveness index and its statistical properties. Journal of Applied Ecology 35: 523-531). I would like to know if and how others are finding these indices useful. How can these be interpreted?, etc.
[ECOLOG-L] NEON Hiring - Seasonal Field Technicians - Multiple Locations
NEON Hiring - Seasonal Field Technicians - Multiple Locations Job Summary This position reports to the Manager Field Operations of the assigned domain. Seasonal Field Technicians assist with field observation; sample collection and handling; sample processing and sample shipment of a variety of taxa. The Seasonal Field Technician will perform a variety of scientific and technical tasks. The Seasonal Field Technician is a biological sampling technician performing seasonal and periodic sampling activities. Seasonal field sampling is conducted with direction from and assistance of Field Technician I, II and III. The Seasonal Field Technician will also perform field and laboratory activities. The Lead Seasonal Field Technician may provide guidance to temporary/seasonal field technician crews. This is a temporary assignment. Will work varied schedules (up to 12+ hours per day) including split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early mornings, evenings and weekends. Daily and weekly work schedules will fluctuate. Work days may be up to twelve hours long. Work days may be split with morning and evening work. At times, work may begin at dawn and go through dusk. The work week may also include weekends and occasionally may be scheduled up to 12 consecutive days. Visit our website for full job description, list of locations and to apply http://www.neoninc.org/about/careers/seasonal-field-technicians-0
[ECOLOG-L] USGS Biological Science Technician (GG06)
*Outreach Notice – 180 Day Seasonal Biological Science Technician Positions* *GG-404-6 Field Technicians Salary: $16.89 per hour Vacancy # SRFS-15-004* Duration of job: May 18, 2015 through approx. August 22, 2015 Type of appointment: Temporary - Fulltime, with possible periods of PT or Intermittent work. Duty Station: Creston, WA. Must have 1 year and 9 months of field survey experience OR 4 years of sub-professional work experience OR 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 120 semester/180 quarter hrs) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. *In addition, incumbents must have at least 3 months experience in sampling plant communities, and ideal candidate will have experience working in sagebrush ecosystems. Candidates without 3 months experience sampling and identifying plant species will not be considered.* *DUTIES (specific):* The work is part of a USGS project that seeks to characterize the effects of reoccurring fires on recovery and successional trends in sagebrush steppe ecosystems. A primary objective of the project is to collect data in the field from several different previously burned areas in the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area and surrounding public lands in central and eastern Washington state. The GG-06 biological technician will serve as the crew leader for a 2 person field crew that will sample plant species composition and vegetation characteristics across this study area. Primary duties include identifying sagebrush community plants to species, measuring plant characteristics (e.g., canopy cover and height), collecting samples, recording GPS points, recording and managing ecological data (on field forms and in a field laptop computer), calibrating and maintaining technical field equipment, and driving on poor and sometimes muddy 4-WD roads. As crew leader, the GG-06 biological technician will also be responsible for ensuring that accurate and credible data are collected by the field crew, will assist with site selection protocols, and will be responsible for managing crew logistics. The ideal candidate will have experience in all of the following: 1) leading small field crews in remote field locations; 2) using vegetation sampling methods and protocols; 3) identifying sagebrush community grasses, forbs, and shrubs to the species level; 4) using maps and GPS to navigate to in remote field locations; and 5) using and maintaining technical equipment (including GPS, GIS, personal computer, and digital camera). The ideal candidate will also have good organizational, communication, and leadership skills. All applicants must apply by following the instructions in the job announcement at the following website *OR* you may apply directly to the USGS contact information below. Make sure to indicate in your application the Job # SRFS-15-004. If you apply directly, send a) resume or b) OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or c) other written format to the email or physical address provided below. If submitting a resume be sure to include To and From dates of employment as mm/dd/ and how many hours per week you worked each job and percentage of time doing field survey work. Please also submit transcripts (unofficial acceptable) to document all education used for position qualification. Opens 01/14/2015 Closes 01/28/2015 Washington Worksource: https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource/Employment.aspx Posting # WS444525683 Agency Job # SRFS-15-004 The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Michelle Schatz – USGS FRESC HQ – for application questions and to submit applications directly Email: michelle_sch...@usgs.gov U.S Geological Survey 777 NW 9th St Suite 400 Corvallis, OR 97330 Ph. (541)750-1040 -- Susan McIlroy Supervisory Ecologist USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center Snake River Field Station 970 Lusk St., Boise, ID 83706 Phone: (208) 426.5218
[ECOLOG-L] USGS Biological Science Technician (GG05)
*Outreach Notice – 180 Day Seasonal Biological Science Technician Positions* *GG-404-5 Field Technicians Salary: $15.15 per hour Vacancy # SRFS-15-003* Duration of job: May 18, 2015 through approx. August 22, 2015 Type of appointment: Temporary - Fulltime, with possible periods of PT or Intermittent work. Duty Station: Creston, WA. Must have 9 months of field survey experience OR 3 years Sub-professional work OR 3 years of college with courses related to the field of work plus 3 months of field or lab experience. *In addition, incumbents must have at least 1 month experience in sampling plant communities, and ideal candidate will be familiar with plant species in sagebrush ecosystems. Candidates without 1 months experience sampling and identifying plant species will not be considered. * *DUTIES (specific):* The work is part of a USGS project that seeks to characterize the effects of reoccurring fires on recovery and successional trends in sagebrush steppe ecosystems. A primary objective of the project is to collect data in the field from several different previously burned areas in the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area and surrounding public lands in central and eastern Washington state. The technician will serve in a 2 person field crew that will sample plant species composition and vegetation characteristics across this study area. Primary duties include identifying sagebrush community plants to species, measuring plant characteristics (e.g., canopy cover and height), collecting samples, recording GPS points, recording ecological data, calibrating technical field equipment, and driving on poor and sometimes muddy 4WD roads. The ideal candidate will have experience in all of the following: 1) using vegetation sampling methods and protocols; 2) identifying sagebrush community grasses, forbs, and shrubs to the species level; 3) using maps and GPS to navigate to in remote field locations; and 5) using technical equipment (including GPS, GIS, personal computer, and digital camera). The ideal candidate will also have good organizational and communication. All applicants must apply by following the instructions in the job announcement at the following website *OR* you may apply directly to the USGS contact information below. Make sure to indicate in your application the Job # SRFS-15-003. If you apply directly, send a) resume or b) OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or c) other written format to the email or physical address provided below. If submitting a resume be sure to include To and From dates of employment as mm/dd/ and how many hours per week you worked each job and percentage of time doing field survey work. Please also submit transcripts (unofficial acceptable) to document all education used for position qualification. Opens 01/14/2015 Closes 01/28/2015 Washington Worksource: https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource/Employment.aspx Posting # WS444524467 Agency Job # SRFS-15-003 The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Michelle Schatz – USGS FRESC HQ – for application questions and to submit applications directly Email: michelle_sch...@usgs.gov U.S Geological Survey 777 NW 9th St Suite 400 Corvallis, OR 97330 Ph. (541)750-1040 -- Susan McIlroy Supervisory Ecologist USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center Snake River Field Station 970 Lusk St., Boise, ID 83706 Phone: (208) 426.5218
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, Fire Ecology
A Master of Science graduate assistantship is available with Dr. Michael Stambaugh in the Department of Forestry (http://www.snr.missouri.edu/forestry/) at University of Missouri. In the theme of oak woodland restoration and management, this project will investigate the effects of different treatments on forest community vegetation composition and structure. This work, funded by the U.S. Forest Service, will be conducted over 2.5 years and take place at 2 to 3 sites in southeastern Kansas. The duties of this position will include pre- and post-treatment vegetation sampling and data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on treatment effects on oak regeneration, growth, and survival. Completion of coursework, a thesis project, and peer-reviewed publication(s) are also required. Competitive candidates for this position will have a B.S. degree in forestry or a closely related discipline, proficiency in written and oral communication, strong GRE scores, and evidence of scholastic success. Prior experience in field data collection is preferred, but not required. The position will be based in Columbia, MO, with two summers of field work in Kansas. The position begins in May 2015. The successful candidate will receive tuition support and a competitive stipend. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Michael Stambaugh (stambau...@missouri.edu): 1) personal statement of career goals 2) resume or curriculum vitae 3) transcripts 4) GRE scores 5) contact information for three references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. Dr. Michael Stambaugh Research Assistant Professor Department of Forestry University of Missouri 203C Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building Columbia MO 65211 Email: stambau...@missouri.edu Website: http://web.missouri.edu/~stambaughm/
