[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Assistantship in Environmental Sustainability - Plymouth State University (NH)
Graduate Assistantship in Environmental Sustainability 2015-16- Plymouth State University, New Hampshire Looking for a unique graduate experience that blends ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH with SUSTAINABILITY and GIS? The MASTER'S PROGRAM in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLICY at Plymouth State University (NH), in conjunction with the Office of Environmental Sustainability and the Center for the Environment, is recruiting a graduate student for AY 2015-16 to serve as a Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) and Sustainability Fellows Program Coordinator for the Office of Environmental Sustainability (OES). Plymouth State University is located in central New Hampshire at the gateway to the White Mountains and the Lakes Region in the quaint town of Plymouth, PSU is within minutes of ski resorts, lakes, and parks and only two hours from Boston. Graduate Assistantship Description: Graduate research will focus on the analysis of statewide bicycling and pedestrian using GIS data and analyses to better understand walking and biking patterns throughout New Hampshire (NH) and to help identify barriers to increased activity. The GRA will help transform manual, automated, and phone-app derived data into reliable metrics of road use and avoidance using GIS. Ideally, data analysis will 1) identify spatiotemporal patterns of biking and walking in NH, 2) identify hotspots of activity that may become the impetus for greater investment in healthy and sustainable community entrepreneurship (e.g. bike shops, cafes), 3) identify underused transportation corridors and investigate potential barriers to use, and 4) provide a baseline assessment from which core indicators of biking and walking activity can be derived and integrated into statewide health and transportation reports. At the same time, the student will act as the OES Sustainability Fellows Program Coordinator, serving as a point of contact in OES for the other students employed in OES and for faculty, staff, and students at PSU for the academic year, under the supervision of the Director of the OES. The OES Graduate Student Assistant also engages in other events and activities in support of the OES efforts as needed. **The Graduate Assistantship will provide tuition and stipend support to the selected student for the 2015-16 academic year. START DATE: as early as June 1 with a corresponding paid summer internship, or as late as August 17, 2015 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - BA/BS in Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Sustainability, Natural Resources, or related field (minimum cumulative GPA 3.0) - Upper-level coursework and/or experience using ArcGIS (*experience with Model Builder and/or Python preferred) - Acceptance into the MS program in Environmental Science and Policy at Plymouth State University - Highly organized and self-motivated, with strong independent work ethic - Interest and passion in Sustainability, including focus on alternative transportation and environmental conservation Interested candidates should 1) email a letter of interest, copy of transcript(s) – unofficial is fine, and contact information for three references to Dr. Amy Villamagna, amvillama...@plymouth.edu by May 12, 2015 for priority consideration, 2) process a Plymouth State University Graduate Student Application at https://www.plymouth.edu/graduate/admissions/ For additional information visit our webpages! Plymouth State University https://www.plymouth.edu/ MS in Environmental Science and Policy https://www.plymouth.edu/graduate/academics/degrees/masters/ms/environmental -science-and-policy/ http://amyvillamagna.weebly.com/ Office of Environmental Sustainability https://www.plymouth.edu/sustainability/
volunteer field assistant opportunity
Location: Lake Chapala, Mexico ~ about 30 miles southeast of Guadalajara Project: Late winter waterfowl surveys on Lake Chapala to compare use and availability of water hyacinth by migratory waterfowl (Virginia Tech PhD research) Airfare, transportation in Mexico and lodging covered. I am looking for one person to assist with setting up sites, sampling water and invertebrates, and recording bird behavior. Short-notice and short-term volunteer position. February 1- February 13 or later. Experience and Spanish communication skills are a plus, but not necessary. I expect to be working everyday from sunrise (or earlier) to sunset (weather permitting). Thanks! Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for additional details. Amy Villamagna Graduate Research Assistant 349 Latham Hall Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers.
[ECOLOG-L] MS Research Assistantship in Fish (Brook Trout) Ecology
MS Research Assistantship in Fish (Brook Trout) Ecology A MS Graduate Research Assistantship AND 2018 summer stipend are available in the Environmental Science and Policy program at Plymouth State University for a highly motivated and experienced student to work on the ecology of native Eastern Brook Trout populations. The student will contribute to an on-going project to assess before and after effects of culvert removal on EBT populations in a conserved watershed, with a focus on demographics, diet, movement, and genetics during the summer of 2018. The student will have the opportunity to continue field research in summer of 2019 and develop a thesis related to the study. This project is in partnership with New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game, The Conservation Fund, and a local chapter of Trout Unlimited and with funding from the National Foundation for Fish and Wildlife’s ‘Bring Back the Natives’ program. The combined summer technician position and graduate research assistantship consists of: • $2000-$3000 funding for summer field work • a 15-credit tuition waiver for 2018-19 academic year • $7000 stipend for 2018-19 academic year *Additional compensation may be available during academic year if student contributes as a graduate teaching assistant. Qualifications: • BS in fisheries science, ecology, biology, natural resources (with fish courses or experience) • Coursework in fish ecology and statistics • Field experience as a fisheries technician/ research assistant • GPA > 3.0 (undergraduate coursework) • Acceptance into the Environmental Science and Policy or Biology MS program at Plymouth State University (rolling deadline) Interested candidates should email Dr. Amy Villamagna amvillama...@plymouth.edu as soon as possible. Please title your email “Beebe Fish Assistantship” and include a statement of interest in project that briefly describes your experience, your most up-to-date resume and academic transcript (unofficial is fine), contact information for three references that can speak to you field and analytical skills, and a recent sample of your writing. In addition, students should initiate an application to Plymouth State University’s Environmental Science and Policy MS program. Environmental Science & Policy at Plymouth State University The Environmental Science and Policy program at Plymouth State University focuses in areas related to watershed systems - hydrology, lake/stream biogeochemistry, conservation ecology, land use planning, climatology, etc. Our curriculum emphasizes the relationships between science and policy, ecosystem resilience, and science communication. Students in the program collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty, students, and scientists from other academic, governmental, and NGOs including Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, White Mountain National Forest, NH Department of Environmental Services, NH Department of Fish and Game, Appalachian Mountain Club, and numerous lake associations. For more information about Plymouth State University and the MS program visit: https://www.plymouth.edu/academics/graduate- academic-programs/masters/environmental-science-policy/
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor / Contract Faculty of Geography/GIS
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/24422 Summary of the position: The Department of Social Science seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor or contract faculty member with a specialization in Geographic Information Science beginning in August 2017. The Geography, Environmental Planning and Tourism program seeks a dynamic colleague committed to teaching excellence, student development, and service with experience applying GIS within and beyond the social sciences. The successful candidate will have experience engaging undergraduate students in applied GIS research to analyze and solve current societal problems within these fields. Preferred areas of specialization include community resilience planning, political policy, public health, population dynamics, or tourism market analysis. We seek a broadly trained individual who will continue to support existing relationships within environmental science, biology and meteorology, as well as expanding the application of GIS throughout other major programs across the campus. Rank will be at Assistant Professor based on prior university experience and PhD in Geography or a related field. Applicants without a PhD will be considered for contract faculty position. This position has in-class teaching responsibilities and potential opportunities for online instruction. The standard faculty teaching load is 12-credits per semester. Acceptable Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Geography, GIScience, or closely related discipline by time of appointment for Assistant Professor position. Master’s degree in Geography, GIScience, or related field for a contract position. Demonstrated ability and passion to teach undergraduate-level GIS courses in a student centered environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with professional and academic colleagues. Evidence of involving students in applied research and professional/community service. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. *Request for recommendation letters are automated and will be sent out at the time application. Applicants will be required to provide contact name and email address for references. For applicants who prefer to use Interfolio, please follow this link for instructions. https://help.interfolio.com/hc/en-us/articles/203701096-Upload-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 31, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is otherwise closed at the University’s discretion. Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. Department Chair: Patrick May p...@plymouth.edu Plymouth State University is located in central New Hampshire at the gateway to the White Mountains and the Lakes Region in the quaint town of Plymouth, Plymouth State is within minutes of ski resorts, lakes, and parks and only two hours from Boston. For more information about Plymouth State University, please visit our website: www.plymouth.edu
