[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Acidification Effects on Marine & Estuarine Organisms
Please help us advertise this postdoc announcement as broadly as possible by forwarding to your students and colleagues. This is an additional postdoc position to the one we advertised in June. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found, so I encourage potential applicants to apply soon. Thank you!!! Post Doctoral Opportunity: Ocean and Coastal Acidification and Hypoxia Effects on Marine and Estuarine Organisms EPA-ORD-NHEERL-GED-2016-01 The participant will collaborate with a team of EPA scientists on several papers and laboratory-based research efforts investigating the effects of ocean and nutrient-enhanced coastal acidification on marine and estuarine organisms, including coral, invertebrates, and fish. The research includes laboratory investigations of the interactive effects of acidification and hypoxia on a range of species and life stages of estuarine organisms. The participant may measure a variety of organism responses to acidification and other stressors, including molecular, genomic, biochemical, cellular and organism level endpoints to better understand adverse effects on biological systems and processes such as calcification. Multiple stressor effects, including nutrients, dissolved oxygen, temperature, contaminants, or sediment may be investigated. Research may include: • Participating in developing organism exposure systems • Conducting organism exposures to multiple stressors, collecting data and interpreting results • Reading and interpreting relevant scientific literature • Participating in collaborations with the project team • Preparing presentations and summaries of the research results • Presenting at professional meetings • Authoring manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Qualifications Applicants must have received a doctoral degree in in environmental science, ecology, molecular biology, chemistry, biology, or a closely related field within five years of the desired start date or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. An understanding of a variety of organism responses to multiple environmental stressors, including molecular and genomic endpoints, and understanding of biological calcification and/or carbonate chemistry is desired. The appointment is full-time for one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of EPA and contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend. Funding may be made available to reimburse the participant’s travel expenses to present the results of his/her research at scientific conferences. No funding will be made available to cover travel costs for pre-appointment visits, relocation costs, tuition and fees, or participant’s health insurance. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. The participant does not become an EPA employee. The mentor for this project is Barron Mace (barron.m...@epa.gov). The anticipated start date is October 2016. To Apply https://www.zintellect.com/Mentor/PostingApplications?PostingId=2612 Applicants will need to upload a resume, two professional references, and transcripts. Applicants will have to register on the zintellect website to apply: 1) Follow this link: https://www.zintellect.com/Mentor/PostingApplications?PostingId=2612 2) click on “Opportunity Catalog” 3) Under keyword type: “coastal acidification” or “EPA-ORD- NHEERL-GED-2016-01” 4) click on the link to “Ocean and Coastal Acidification and Hypoxia Effects on Marine and Estuarine Organisms” 5) click on “Apply for this opportunity”
[ECOLOG-L] Two postdocs at USEPA Gulf Ecology Division
Please help us advertise this postdoc announcement as broadly as possible by forwarding to your students and colleagues. Thank You!! US Environmental Protection Agency Gulf Ecology Division Gulf Breeze, FL Effects of ocean and coastal acidification on stressor responses in estuarine organisms and reef-building corals: Research focuses on determining how changes in coastal water chemistry from ocean acidification and nutrient enrichment influence stressor responses in estuarine organisms and reef-building corals under controlled laboratory conditions. The project will investigate the interactive effects of projected high levels of pC02 and selected land- based stressors on genomic, biochemical, cellular and organismal level responses in selected species. The post-doc will develop and utilize exposure and testing systems and various biological response endpoints to determine sensitive species and life stages of estuarine invertebrates, fish and corals. The post doc will investigate how changes in carbonate chemistry, dissolved oxygen, and other water quality parameters affect calcification and other genomic and cellular responses to allow a mechanistic interpretation of species sensitivity and to facilitate predictive model development. For position description go to https://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Position.cfm?pos_id=957 For position details and to apply go to https://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NHEERL Applications are due by July 29. US Environmental Protection Agency Gulf Ecology Division Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Aquatic toxicology applications linking molecular response to exposure effects through computational toxicology and biochemical modeling: Research focuses on identifying characteristic protein and gene expression responses to chemical stressors and developing quantitative methods for evaluating differences in response between aquatic species. The project will implement modeling strategies to incorporate linkages between chronic pesticide exposure and aquatic species development to predict chemical effects. The post-doc will develop methods to evaluate representative early life stage responses to stressors and incorporate molecular-level data from experimental studies and literature in modeling tools to link molecular changes to biological networks, pathways, and systems. The application of developed models will improve predictive toxicology approaches and estimate effects on demographic parameters for population-level assessment of stressor impacts. A candidate with an extensive ecotoxicology background related to computational toxicology, molecular techniques and quantitative approaches will work within a laboratory team with ecological modeling expertise. For position description go to https://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Position.cfm?pos_id=955 For position details and to apply go to https://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NHEERL Applications are due by July 29.
[ECOLOG-L] Supervisory Position at US EPA Gulf Ecology Division
Supervisory Biologist/Ecologist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist Environmental Protection Agency Gulf Breeze, FL Announcement Closes: Tuesday 6/7/2016 For more details and to apply please go to USA JOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/439825100 This position is located in the Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Gulf Ecology Division, Ecosystem Dynamics and Effects Branch, Gulf Breeze, FL. Duties You will: - Plan, organize, and manage the activities of the Branch, which conducts research to quantify the effects of anthropogenic stressors on water quality and ecosystem health using observational and modeling approaches to inform water management and policy decision-making; - Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities; - Participate as a researcher in representation, planning and implementation of team-based research on natural and anthropogenic stressors in estuarine and marine environments; - Serve as an expert consultant on various workgroups, panels or committees.
[ECOLOG-L] Job at US EPA Gulf Ecology Division
Biologist/Microbiologist/Toxicologist/Physical Scientist/Chemist Environmental Protection Agency This position is located in the Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Gulf Ecology Division, Ecosystem Dynamics and Effects Branch, Gulf Breeze, FL. For more details or to apply go to USAJOBS. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/439962500 Duties At the entry level of this position you will: - Assist in the execution and analysis of experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of the Office of Research and Development ecological research projects; - Assist in modifying, validating and applying methods to assess experimental endpoints; - Provide information and advice on laboratory procedures and operations; - Assist in implementing and adhering to Laboratory, health and safety, quality assurance and other system requirements. Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of ecological research project planning and management; 2) Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team; 3) Skill in field and laboratory work; 4) Knowledge of ecology and ecosystems analysis; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Skill in oral communication; 7) Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, laboratory quality systems, and laboratory health and safety systems.
[ECOLOG-L] Job at USEPA Gulf Ecology Division (Closes Jan 22)
This is a second position at the US EPA Gulf Ecology, different than the one posted the first week of January. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/426686200 Job Title: Biologist/Physical Scientist/Chemist Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Job Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-DE-2016-0011 SALARY RANGE:$48,968.00 to $63,654.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD:Friday, January 15, 2016 to Friday, January 22, 2016 SERIES & GRADE:GS-0401/1301/1320-09 POSITION INFORMATION:Full-time - Permanent DUTIES: At the entry level of this position you will: - Assist in the execution and analysis of experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of the Office of Research and Development research projects; - Assist in modifying, validating and applying methods to assess experimental endpoints; - Provide information and advice on laboratory procedures and operations; - Assist in implementing and adhering to laboratory, health and safety, and quality assurance and other system requirements. QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as assisting in research by testing aquatic organisms and collecting environmental samples; and participating as part of a laboratory team; OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progessively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described above. Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of aquatic organism collection, such as fish, coral crustaceans, and algae samples; 2) Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team; 3) Ability to apply new, modified or established methods to a research situation; 4) Skill in utilization of scientific instrumentation; 5) Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis; 6) Ability to conduct informational searches; 7) Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, laboratory quality systems, and laboratory health and safety systems; 8) Skill in written communication. For more information, and to apply, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/426686200
[ECOLOG-L] Job at USEPA Gulf Ecology Division (Closes Jan 11)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/425535900 Job Title: Biologist/Physical Scientist/Chemist Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Job Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-DE-2016-0010 OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 to Monday, January 11, 2016 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401/1301/1320-09 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time - Permanent DUTIES: At the entry level of this position you will: - Assist in the execution and analysis of experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of the Office of Research and Development research projects; - Assist in modifying, validating and applying methods to assess experimental endpoints; - Provide information and advice on laboratory procedures and operations; - Assist in implementing and adhering to Laboratory, health and safety, quality assurance and other system requirements. To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience defined as assisting in research by collecting aquatic organisms, water, sediments or other environmental samples; and participating as part of a laboratory team; - OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described above. Your answers to an on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of ecological research project planning and management; 2) Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team; 3) Skill in field and laboratory work; 4) Knowledge of ecology and ecosystems analysis; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Skill in oral communication; 7) Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, standard operating procedures, laboratory quality systems, and laboratory health and safety systems. For more information, and to apply, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/425535900
[ECOLOG-L] 4 Student Contract Jobs: US EPA Gulf Ecology Division
Four student services contractor positions are available at the US Environmental Protection Agency Gulf Ecology Division in Gulf Breeze, FL. These positions are a great opportunity for recent graduates. Go to: www.fedconnect.net Then select "Search Public Opportunities Only" Then Search for Reference Number : RFQ-DC-16-00026 OR Search for "ORD/NHEERL/GED" in the Title. Position 1. Ecosystem services quantitative analyses (PR and Northern Gulf) Position 2. Coral biological integrity Position 3. Administrative and scientific database position in ecosystem services project Position 4. Science communication in ecosystem services project Project descriptions are under Attachment 1 on the FedConnect website. Applications are due by November 30, 2015.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc US EPA: Systems modeling of eco-services and health
Postdoc opportunity with US Environmental Protection Agency Impacts of climate change and wastewater discharges on integrated human health and environmental endpoints Project Number: AD-AED-06-15-2015-05 National Health and Environmental Effects Research Lab Atlantic Ecology Division Narragansett, RI Research Project: Research to be performed will address critical priorities to characterize the co-occurring impacts of climate change and wastewater discharges on the sustainable delivery of ecosystem services and health of communities. Research will focus on the San Juan Bay Estuary, where whole-system dynamic simulation models will be developed to examine the effects of climate change (e.g. accelerated sea level rise, increasing storm frequency and intensity) in modifying the impacts of co-occurring stressors (e.g. wastewater discharges, nitrogen loading) on key ecosystem services (e.g. flood abatement, contaminant processing, carbon sequestration) and human health endpoints (e.g., water-borne diseases) to support community development of climate adaptive strategies. Approaches to the development of the dynamic simulation models and recommendations will be transferable to other communities subject to similar co-stressors of wastewater nitrogen and climate change in the US. Research may include: i) contact with key stakeholders and collaborators (e.g. local and federal health and ecological scientists, territorial government agencies, citizens, NGOs) to characterize key issues, information needs and availability; ii) review of existing wastewater reports, climate change reports, mangrove and estuarine systems models; iii) integrate available information, data, and models into a whole-system dynamic simulation model to predict effects of wastewater discharges on ecosystem services and human health under alternative climate change and adaptation scenarios; iv) investigate disparate impacts on vulnerable populations including children and impoverished communities; v) in concert with stakeholders and collaborators, develop restoration and climate adaptive recommendations for improving coastal resiliency of the San Juan Bay estuary, supported by simulation models and scenario testing. High priority research area: Development and integration of dynamic system level models that investigate impacts of co-occurring stressors of climate change and wastewater discharge on ecosystem services (e.g., water quality, flood abatement, carbon sequestration) and human health (e.g., water-borne illnesses). Educational requirements: Ph.D. in Ecosystem Science, Ecology, Mathematics, Public Health, Public Policy, Epidemiology, Statistics, Socioeconomics, or a related field. Specialized training or experience preferred: Experience developing and applying dynamic system level models to conduct scenario testing (e.g., responses to climate change, wastewater, or other stressors); managing and manipulating ecological and human health data sets (e.g., water quality, environmental exposure, climate change, mangrove and estuarine ecosystems), including geospatial data; Experience with modeling software and quantitative analyses, for example in STELLA, R, GIS, Visual Studio, Netica, Matlab, or similar. Projected duration of appointment: 3 years Applications due by July 20, 2015 For scientific information about this project, please contact: Susan Yee, yee.su...@epa.gov, 850-934-9397 Autumn Oczkowski, oczkowski.aut...@epa.gov, 401-782-9677 These persons may be contacted for additional scientific information, but are not authorized to accept applications, make job offers, set salaries, establish start dates or discuss benefits. For more information see: http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_SearchResults.cfm?Lab=NHEERL For information on how to apply: http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NHEERL
[ECOLOG-L] US EPA Postdoc - Linking Ecosystem Services and Human Health
Postdoc Position at US EPA Gulf Ecology Division Linking Ecosystem Services to Human Health in Support of Sustainable Community Decision-Making Work to be performed will address critical priorities to integrate human health and environmental endpoints through quantification of final ecosystem goods and services. Approaches and/or models will be developed to examine the sustainability of ecosystem services production and resulting public health effects under alternative decisions using a systems approach rather than a focus on individual issues. Linkages between environmental and human health endpoints will refine decision analysis tools that foster effective decisions that are focused on sustainable outcomes that incorporate environmental, economic and social (public health) issues. Research may include: i) identification of ecosystem goods and services contributing to human health endpoints of high relevance to stakeholders in different community types; ii) refinement of conceptual models linking ecosystem condition and ecosystem goods and services to human health endpoints; iii) inventory of existing methods, identification of knowledge gaps, and development of novel methods using statistical or modeling approaches to quantify human health outcomes under changing ecosystem condition; and iv) implementation of quantitative methods to map and/or predict human health endpoints under alternative scenarios of changing ecosystem condition, including climate change and other stressors. Location: US EPA, Gulf Ecology Division, Gulf Breeze, FL Project Number: GED-05-04-2015-08 Applications are due by June 8, 2015 For position information, go to http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Position.cfm?pos_id=658 To apply, go to http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NHEERL
[ECOLOG-L] Job at EPA for Recent Graduate - Coastal Ecosystem Services
The Gulf Ecology Division of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL), Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking an individual, at least 18 years of age who has completed a Bachelor's degree in systems ecology, mathematics, social sciences, computer sciences or a related field of study. For more detailed information regarding the Gulf Ecology Division, visit its home page at http://www.epa.gov/ged/. The student contractor shall provide support and be trained by a multidisciplinary team focused on community sustainability related research including ecosystem goods and services production and valuation. This research will be located in coastal communities of the Gulf of Mexico and their associated drainage basins and aquatic areas. Topics will include community sustainability relationships with landscape development, population growth scenarios as well as sea-level rise and precipitation change effects. The student contractor may work closely with landscape ecologists, fishery modelers, quantitative modelers, and community focused tool developers to connect land and water sources of ecosystem goods and service production to beneficiaries through multiple networks. The student contractor may also work with wetland biogeochemists, microbiologists, fishery scientists, and toxicologists to refine ecological production function curves based on literature reviews, field collected samples, and laboratory analysis. The student contractor may become involved in developing scientifically based outreach products aimed at informing various audiences about sustainability research. This contract is expected to begin approximately December 2014. The student contractor must be currently enrolled in a degree program at an accredited University/College or a recent graduate within the last 24 months. Applications are due by November 6th. Contact: Cynthia Frate Email: frate.cynt...@epa.gov To Apply: https://www.fedconnect.net Select "Search Public Opportunities Only" From the search criteria dropdown box select “Reference Number” and enter “RFQ-DC-15-00022” into the search box
[ECOLOG-L] PostDoc - Integrating Human Health & Ecological Endpoints in Sustainability Science
EPA's National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) is seeking applicants for our federal Post-doctoral Research Program. NHEERL has opportunities for conducting high priority research that contributes to protecting human health and the environment. Our primary focus is the effects of contaminants and environmental stressors on human health and ecosystems. Our research spans all levels of biological organization from the genome to populations, communities and ecosystems. The interdisciplinary nature of our research affords numerous opportunities for collaboration with other researchers both inside and outside of EPA. http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NHEERL Integrating Human Health and Ecological Endpoints in Sustainability Science Project number: GED-10-01-2014-06 Lab/Center/Office: NATIONAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS RESEARCH LAB Division: GULF ECOLOGY DIVISION Branch: ECOSYSTEM ASSESSMENT BRANCH http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_SearchResults.cfm?Lab=NHEERL Brief description of research project: Work to be performed will address critical priorities to integrate human health and environmental endpoints through quantitation of final ecosystem goods and services. Approaches and/or model systems will be developed to examine the sustainability of public health and related ecosystem services production resulting from alternative decisions. Linkages between human health and environmental endpoints will refine decision analysis tools for more effective decision- making toward sustainable outcomes that incorporate environmental, economic and social (public health) issues. Research may include: i) identification of ecosystem goods and services contributing to human health endpoints of high relevance to stakeholders in different community types; ii) refinement of conceptual models linking ecosystem condition and ecosystem goods and services to human health endpoints; iii) inventory of existing methods, identification of knowledge gaps, and development of novel methods using statistical or modeling approaches to quantify human health outcomes under changing ecosystem condition; and iv) implementation of quantitative methods to map and/or predict human health endpoints under alternative scenarios of changing ecosystem condition, including climate change and other stressors. Geographical location of position: Gulf Breeze, FL High priority research areas: Development and application of approaches that integrate human and environmental health in a framework that evaluates widespread impacts to community public health from environmental drivers and stressors (e.g., toxic exposures, landscape changes, water quality, air deposition, infrastructure changes). Scientific project area: Environmental Sustainability/Sustainability Systems Modeling/Social Sciences Educational requirements: Ph.D. in public health, ecology, environmental sciences, biology, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline. Specialized training and/or experience preferred: Experience managing and manipulating ecological and human health data sets, including geospatial data; experience conducting quantitative analyses in Excel, R, GIS, or similar. Projected duration of appointment: 3 years Paid relocation to EPA work location: Yes Application Period Open Date: Oct 01, 2014 Application Period Close Date: Oct 31, 2014 Scientific contact/Principal Investigator(s)*: Marc Russell, russell.m...@epa.gov, 850-934-9344 *This person/persons may be contacted for additional scientific information about this project. This person is not authorized to accept applications, make job offers, set salaries, establish start dates or discuss benefits. See general announcement for details on how to apply. For more information on how to apply, see http://cfpub.epa.gov/ordpd/PostDoc_Lab.cfm?Lab=NHEERL Excellent federal employee benefits: Salary range of $47,923 to $98,764 Up to 3 year appointment duration Vacation and sick leave Federal health benefits, life insurance and retirement program Travel to professional scientific meetings Some positions have an active post-doctoral trainee organization onsite Easy application process, please submit the following: Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae Letter of recommendation from your senior research advisor or comparable official Cover letter indicating positions/project descriptions and locations of interest, your email address, U.S. citizenship status, and how you learned of this program Form DD-214, if claiming veteran's preference Please indicate your U.S. citizenship status (citizen or permanent resident) and country of citizenship. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and permanent resident applicants must be seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B). Only in the absence of qualified U.S. citizens will permanent residents be considered. You may email your ap
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc at EPA - Stressors Effects on Coastal Resources
A postdoctoral research project training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA), Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL). The appointment will be served with the Gulf Ecology Division (GED) in Gulf Breeze, Florida. This project aims to determine how sediments and nutrients interact with other environmental stressors to impact coastal marine resources, using a site-specific approach. Addressing how sediments, nutrients and other stressor inputs from watersheds impact coastal marine resources, the main research problem is determining how these stressors interact to adversely affect coast systems, including coral reefs. Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected research participant may be involved in the following activities: understanding how sediments, nutrients, and other stressors can interact to affect coastal resources understanding the linkages between sediment and nutrient inputs into watersheds and how they can cause downstream impacts to coastal systems determining safe levels and adverse effects thresholds of multiple stressors on coastal systems, including reef building corals The research participant will have the opportunity to exercise initiative and judgment commensurate with their level of experience and education. S/he will be mentored by a senior scientist at GED and learn to develop approaches for integrating and interpreting impacts on coastal marine resources using a multiple stressor framework. Specific learning opportunities may include: state of the science in multiple stressor interaction and integration approaches use of laboratory systems to determine safe levels and adverse effects thresholds of multiple stressors on biological test systems determining causal relationships between multiple stressors and adverse effects on coastal resources, including reef building corals The research participant will be mentored in data interpretation, presentation and organization, and in methods to communicate scientific findings in a clear and concise manner. Professional development opportunities could also include presenting research at scientific meetings, authoring publications, and collaborating with external (non- EPA) scientists and engineers. Qualifications: Applicants must have received a doctoral degree in biology/biological sciences; conservation biology; ecology; environmental science; marine biology and biological oceanography; marine sciences; or soil chemistry and physics within five years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is preferred (but a candidate also may hold an appropriate visa status; an H1B visa is not appropriate). The appointment is full time for one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of EPA and contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend. Funding may be made available to reimburse the participant's travel expenses to present the results of his/her research at scientific conferences. No funding will be made available to cover travel costs for pre-appointment visits, relocation costs, tuition and fees, or a participant's health insurance. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. The participant does not become an EPA employee. Technical Questions: The mentor for this project will be Dr. Mace Barron (barron.m...@epa.gov). How to Apply: An application can be found at http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/application.htm. Please reference Project # EPA-ORD/NHEERL-GED-2014-02 when calling or writing for information.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc at EPA - Time Series of Environmental Stressors
A postdoctoral research project training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA), Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL). The appointment will be served with the Gulf Ecology Division (GED) in Gulf Breeze, Florida. This research project aims to determine how change point analyses can be applied to time series data for environmental agents affecting human and ecological health. Addressing how to use novel state of the science approaches to identify possible causal agents responsible for significant increases in population level human and ecological impairments, the main research problem is determining whether change point analyses of time series data and the linkage between human and ecological health be used to identify causal agents. The research participant will be part of an interdisciplinary research team determining how change point analyses can be used in causal agent identification. Specific opportunities may include: evaluating selected time series data for significant environmental agents that can affect both human and ecological health understanding the exposure and effects of selected environmental agents with distinct time series change points using change point analyses to determine possible candidate environmental agents for selected case studies integrating exposure and effects with change point analyses to identify likely causative agents The research participant will have the opportunity to exercise initiative and judgment commensurate with their level of experience and education. S/he will be mentored by a senior scientist at GED and learn to develop approaches for predictive mode of action and toxicity model development. Specific learning opportunities include: understanding the integration of exposure and effects and the linkage between human and ecological health investigation and application of change point analysis approaches developing approaches to identifying causal agents This opportunity will provide the participant experience with using change point analyses of exposure and effects data to identify environmental agents affecting human and ecological health. Professional development opportunities could also include presenting work at scientific meetings, authoring publications, and collaborating with external (non-EPA) scientists and engineers. Qualifications: Applicants must have received a doctoral degree in biostatistics, environmental science, epidemiology, mathematical biology, mathematics and statistics, population biology, or systems science and theory within five years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is preferred (but a candidate also may hold an appropriate visa status; an H1B visa is not appropriate). The appointment is full time for one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of EPA and contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend. Funding may be made available to reimburse the participant's travel expenses to present the results of his/her research at scientific conferences. No funding will be made available to cover travel costs for pre-appointment visits, relocation costs, tuition and fees, or a participant's health insurance. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. The participant does not become an EPA employee. Technical Questions: The mentor for this project will be Dr. Mace Barron (barron.m...@epa.gov). How to Apply: An application can be found at http://orise.orau.gov/epa/applicants/application.htm. Please reference Project # EPA-ORD/NHEERL-GED-2014-03 when calling or writing for information.
[ECOLOG-L] Job for Recent Graduate: Spatial Data & Modeling
The Gulf Ecology Division of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL), Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking an individual who is at least 18 years of age and who has completed atleast a Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, mathematics, statistics, computer sciences or related field of study. The student contractor who is selected by EPA will receive hands-on Laboratory experience and shall provide technical support services with EPA scientists under the Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Program (SHCRP) Puerto Rico Sustainable Communities project. The student or recent graduate will support research efforts directed at developing information to be integrated into decision support tools, including geospatial data layers, ecosystem service production functions, dynamic models for spatially-explicit scenario analyses, and metrics of human well-being. The details pertaining to this announcement, including application instructions, are available at http://www.epa.gov/oamsrpod/lasc/RFQDC1300075/index.htm. Please pass this information on to any students or recent graduates who might be interested in the announcement. The deadline for submitting offers for RFQ-DC-13- 00075 is 4:30 PM ET on July 16.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research Ecologist at US EPA Gulf Ecology Division
The U.S. EPA Gulf Ecology Division is seeking a research ecologist to develop data sets, models, and statistical approaches to quantify impacts of decisions and stressors on ecological services of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Please forward this announcement to colleagues, post-docs, or recent PhD graduates who may be interested. www.usajobs.gov Earth Day is every day at EPA! Come help us protect the environment! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA. Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-DE-2011-0077 (all candidates) RTP-ORD-MP-2011-0126 (current federal employees) Vacancy Description: Research Ecologist Open Period: March 2 – March 23, 2011 Location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / ORD/NHEERL/Gulf Ecology Division, Gulf Breeze, Florida Major Duties: -Develop appropriate data sets to quantify the impacts of water quality and land use decisions on the ecological services of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; -Develop conceptual and dynamic quantitative models that include the effects of anthropogenic and natural occurrences on ecosystem structure, function, and services; -Perform advanced statistical analysis on model input data and model results to quantify uncertainties, sensitivities, and stochastic properties of the model data and results; -Design and perform laboratory experiments and field studies that may be needed to obtain required data or test ecological models; -Prepare reports and submit manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. For more details and to Apply go to www.usajobs.gov RTP-ORD-DE-2011-0077 (all candidates) http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=97385100 RTP-ORD-MP-2011-0126 (current federal employees) http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=97385658
[ECOLOG-L] Supervisory Ecologist Position at US EPA, Gulf Ecology Division
The U.S. EPA Gulf Ecology Division is seeking a supervisory biologist/ecologist to provide leadership to a research program focused on estuarine ecology, coastal ecosystem processes, monitoring and assessment, and ecological indicators. Please forward this announcement to colleagues, post-docs, or recent PhD graduates who may be interested. www.usajobs.gov Earth Day is every day at EPA! Come help us protect the environment! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA. Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-DE-2011-0081 (all candidates) RTP-ORD-MP-2011-0077 (current federal employees) Job Title: Supervisory Biologist/Ecologist, GS-0401-0408-14/15 Open Period: Feb. 25 – March 18, 2011 Location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / ORD/NHEERL/Gulf Ecology Division, Gulf Breeze, Florida At the full performance level, you will: -Provides technical leadership, guidance and direction to a research program focused on estuarine ecology, coastal ecosystem processes, monitoring and assessment, and ecological indicators; -Establish policy, methods and procedures needed to accomplish, the development and application of ecological indicators to classify the ecological status of near-coastal areas (wetlands and estuaries) using indicators as assessment tools to detect significant change in ecological status related to stressors, and identify the causes of ecological and biological change in near coast areas which may include chemical contaminants, disease, nutrients, energy development, and global climate change; -Direct, organize and supervise a multi-disciplinary staff consisting of senior research biologists, ecologists, and associated support staff; -Set assignments, determine responsibilities and priorities and evaluate employee performance; participate in the development of technical development and planning of complex, multi disciplinary research projects; interacting closely with Management to ensure that outputs are consistent with Program goals; -Manage Branch resources, including budget, property, facilities and personnel. For more details and to Apply go to www.usajobs.gov RTP-ORD-DE-2011-0081 (all candidates) http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx? JobID=97208633&JobTitle=Supy+Biologist%2fEcologist%2c+GS-0401-0408-14% 2f15&jbf574=EP00&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&sort=rv%2c- dtex&vw=b&re=4&caller=basic.aspx&pg=2&AVSDM=2011-02-25+00%3a03%3a00 RTP-ORD-MP-2011-0077 (current federal employees) http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx? JobID=97207792&JobTitle=Supy+Biologist%2fEcologist%2c+GS-0401-0408-14% 2f15&jbf574=EP00&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&sort=rv%2c- dtex&vw=b&re=4&caller=basic.aspx&pg=5&AVSDM=2011-02-25+00%3a03%3a00
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Mapping & Modeling Transport of Stressors to Reefs
NHEERL Post-doctoral Position US Environmental Protection Agency Gulf Ecology Division Gulf Breeze, FL GED-05-03-10-205 MAPPING AND MODELING TRANSPORT OF WATERSHED STRESSORS TO OFFSHORE REEFS This position will fill a critical need in the U.S. EPA’s Ecosystem Services Research Program (ESRP) to establish linkages between human activity in watersheds through freshwater systems to coastal zones and coral reefs. The ESR Program provides data and information on costs and benefits of different decisions and policies in the watershed. The purpose of this position is to track the footprint of human activity from its source in the watershed or coastal zone to its effect on coral reefs and reef ecosystem services. Activities would include: 1) characterize and map where watershed stresses originate, how they are transported, and the spatial and temporal extent of coral reef exposure, 2) derive empirical relationships to quantitatively assess the impact of land use, watershed management and aquatic management (e.g., marine protected areas) on coral reef persistence and delivery of ecosystem services, 3) implement or develop models to evaluate transport of watershed stressors to coastal zones and coral reefs, and their impact on reef condition and ecosystem services, 4) support development of water quality standards that are both protective of valued resources and capable of identifying likely sources of impairment, and 5) collaborate in development of predictive simulation models for incorporation into decision support tools. EPA Ranks Nationally as one of the Best Places to Work for Postdoctoral Fellows Starting salary -- $47,448 for new Ph.D.; up to $89,450 for post-doctoral experience Full three-year appointments Paid relocation to EPA duty location Vacation and sick leave Federal health benefits, life insurance, and retirement program Travel to professional scientific meetings Easy Application Process Open Application Period: September 1 - October 29, 2010 For more information and application process visit www.epa.gov/nheerl/postdocs If you have questions, contact Ms. Dorothy Carr at (800) 433-9633 or via email to ordpostdoca...@epa.gov
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc US EPA Gulf Ecology: Landscape/Seascape Characterization and Modeling
Office of Research and Development National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory Gulf Ecology Division Biological Effects and Population Response Branch Gulf Breeze, Florida POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD Landscape/Seascape Characterization and Modeling GED-05-03-10-205 1) Characterize and map where watershed stresses originate, how they are transported, and the spatial and temporal extent of coral reef exposure 2) Derive empirical relationships to quantitatively assess the impact of land use, watershed management and aquatic management (e.g., marine protected areas) on coral reef persistence and delivery of ecosystem services 3) Implement or develop models to evaluate transport of watershed stressors to coastal zones and coral reefs, and their impact on coral reef condition and ecosystem services 4) Support development of water quality standards that are both protective of valued resources and capable of identifying likely sources of impairment 5) Collaborate in development of predictive simulation models for incorporation into decision support tools UNSURPASSED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • Starting salary-- $46,625 for new Ph.D.; up to $87,893 for post- doctoral experience • Full three-year appointments • Paid relocation to EPA duty location • Vacation and sick leave • Federal health benefits, life insurance, and retirement program • Travel to professional scientific meetings EASY APPLICATION PROCESS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS BETWEEN MAY 3 – JUNE 30, 2010: • Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae • Letter of recommendation from your research advisor or comparable official • Cover letter indicating positions and locations of interest • DD-214, if claiming veteran’s preference • Preference is given to U.S. Citizens EMail to: ordpostdoca...@epa.gov Include "NHEERL Post-Doctoral Program" in the subject line. To learn more about our current research projects and application requirements, please visit the NHEERL Internet site at http://www.epa.gov/nheerl/postdocs/ or contact Ms. Dorothy Carr at (800) 433-9633, or via email at ordpostdoca...@epa.gov. The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Decision Scenario Analysis & Valuation of Ecoservices - US EPA Gulf Ecology
Office of Research and Development National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory Gulf Ecology Division Biological Effects and Population Response Branch Gulf Breeze, Florida POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD Decision scenario analysis and valuation of ecosystem services GED-06-05-09-199 1. Evaluating socio-economic tradeoffs in ecological services and human needs under varying decision scenarios 2. Collaborating in development of predictive simulation models for incorporation into decision support tools 3. Research and development of methods for applying economic and non- economic values to ecosystem services 4. Predicting values of ecosystem services under varying scenarios of environmental change 5. Collaborating in development of decision support tools to track changes in ecological services of coral reefs and wetlands in response to various decision scenarios UNSURPASSED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Starting salary-- $46,625 for new Ph.D.; up to $87,893 for post-doctoral experience Full three-year appointments Paid relocation to EPA duty location Vacation and sick leave Federal health benefits, life insurance, and retirement program Travel to professional scientific meetings EASY APPLICATION PROCESS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS BETWEEN May 1 – June 30, 2009: Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae Letter of recommendation from your research advisor or comparable official Cover letter indicating positions and locations of interest DD-214, if claiming veteran’s preference Preference is given to U.S. Citizens EMail to: ordpostdoca...@epa.gov Include "NHEERL Post-Doctoral Program" in the subject line. To learn more about our current research projects and application requirements, please visit the NHEERL Internet site at http://www.epa.gov/nheerl/postdocs/ or contact Ms. Dorothy Carr at (800) 433-9633, or via email at ordpostdoca...@epa.gov. The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Student Contractor Jobs, U.S. EPA, Gulf Breeze, FL
The Gulf Ecology Division (Gulf Breeze, FL) of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, of the Office of Research and Development (ORD), U .S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is seeking one or more recent graduates with a B.S. or equivalent degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, marine biology, zoology, computer science, information technology, mathematics, physics, or related field to provide services under a contractual agreement. The contractor(s) shall assist in understanding the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of coastal wetlands and estuaries, determining ecological condition, evaluating rates and causes of declining systems, and/or predicting future conditions under various alternative water quality scenarios. For more detailed information regarding the Gulf Ecology Division, visit its home page at http://www.epa.gov/ged/. The following contract specialties are available: A. Interactions of Nanoparticles with Microorganisms B. Photographic Analysis and Database Support C. Ecoservices The primary work location is 1 Sabine Island Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561. Work shall be primarily performed in a laboratory, but some field work may be required. Necessary instruction, training, and oversight shall be provided by EPA scientists who shall serve as mentors to the student contractors. Please see http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0800252/index.htm for details regarding these positions and instructions on how to apply.
Jobs: Student contractors at U.S.E.P.A. Gulf Ecology Division
The Gulf Ecology Division (Gulf Breeze, FL), National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL), Office of Research and Development (ORD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking students or recent graduates with a B.S. or equivalent degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, marine biology, zoology or related field to provide services under contractual agreement. The majority of work will be devoted to one of the following projects: 1 - providing technical support for oceanographic research examine the factors controlling the onset and maintenance of bottom-water low oxygen conditions on the Louisiana Continental Shelf; 2 - providing technical support for research projects characterize the effects of environmental stressors on reef-building corals and their dinoflagellate symbionts; 3 - providing technical support for research involving estimation of population-level responses of estuarine fishes in experiments that incorporate stochasticity and density-dependence variables throughout the fishs life cycle; or 4 - providing technical support for research involving development of a geographic inventory of landscapes and their functional aspects utilizing data from scientific literature review and synthesis, acquisition of geospatial and biological data from distributed databases, data management, and data analysis. Please see http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0700225/index.htm for details regarding the position. Thank you. Lori Barmore Mgmt. & Prog. Analyst US EPA, ORD, NHEERL Gulf Ecology Division 1 Sabine Island Drive Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Phone #: (850) 934-9246 Fax #: (850) 934- 2404
