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New England Aquarium Fall Internships

The New England Aquarium is now accepting applications for our Fall internships. We have internships in husbandry, training, enrichment, rescue, rehabilitation, animal health, and museum operations.

The New England Aquarium interns work with professionals for a minimum of 2 - 3 days per week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

If you or someone you know is interested in an internship, please visit serve.neaq.org/intern. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Charlotte Pension
Career Exploration Specialist | New England Aquarium
intern@neaq.org

Posted 4/10/24

Job Opportunity: Atlanta Botanical Garden is hiring a Gulf Coast Field Technician!

TITLE: Gulf Coast Field Technician
REPORTS TO: Gulf Coast Project Manager, Kelly Coles
LOCATION: Field work will leave from Tallahassee Florida; desk work may be completed remotely or at the Gulf Coast Field Office - Crestview, Florida
FLSA STATUS: Temporary
PAY RATE: $18 hr for up to 1493 hours for the year; no benefits for this temporary position
Starts: ASAP
Ends: December 20, 2024

REVISION DATE:

The Atlanta Botanical Garden's (ABG) Conservation & Research Department is seeking a Field Technician to assist with fieldwork and data entry related to several projects located throughout the Florida panhandle (Escambia to Jefferson Counties). The Field Technician will report directly to ABG's Gulf Coast Project Manager and will conduct a variety of fieldwork, including; floristic monitoring, rare plant surveys, plant demography and seed collection. This position is a field-based position with limited ability to work from home - this will depend. Position with flexible hours depending on project needs and plant phenology.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:
This position assists the Gulf Coast Project Manager with fieldwork in the Florida panhandle, including;
Rare plant monitoring
Searches for new populations of rare species
Initiation of new and data collection for existing plant demography studies
Seed / leaf tissue collection
Field map creation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist field staff with inventorying and monitoring of rare, threatened, endangered, and culturally significant in-situ plant populations across the Florida panhandle
Assist with field collection of seed, leaf tissue, cuttings, herbarium vouchers, and other plant materials using methods consistent with department protocols.
Support field-related operations in and out of the field, including preparation for fieldwork, driving ABG or personal vehicles to and from field sites, and ensuring that all equipment, data and samples are organized at the end of fieldwork.
Maintain and prepare data for reporting
Track work by updating "project diaries" to document daily and weekly work accomplished to meet objectives for multiple grant-funded projects
Maintain volunteer forms and records of hours worked
Safely and efficiently drive ABG Gulf Projects field vehicles on rough terrain
Follow established field and safety protocols
Utilize iPads, Survey123, FieldMaps, and GaiaGPS in the field to collect data
Apply for research and collection permits as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Botany, Biotechnology, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
Prior experience with seed and pollen collection is highly desired.
Prior experience or skills in field data collection, plant identification, use of GPS and mapping tools, and navigation in challenging terrain is highly desired.
Ability to work occasional independent field days and overnight trips during peak field season.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adverse conditions required.
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lb.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
The ability to effectively respond to multiple, changing and often conflicting priorities is essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to spend long periods of time in the field in various conditions including the presence of extreme heat and humidity, thick vegetation, biting insects, and venomous snakes.

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please apply with cover letter, resume, and three references: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2279886

Posted 4/10/24

VESPER SPARROW FIELD TECH (1) – SW OREGON

Pay Rate: $1528 bi-weekly
Duration: April 29 - July 3, 2024 (start date now flexible - could be early or mid-May instead)
Primary Location: Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument near Ashland, OR

DESCRIPTION: Klamath Bird Observatory (www.klamathbird.org) is still seeking to fill a Field Technician position in our Oregon Vesper Sparrow research program for the 2024 field season. We are conducting an inventory of the size and distribution of Vesper Sparrow populations in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, to assess population status and potential conservation actions for this imperiled subspecies. Primary duties will include conducting transect surveys in picturesque meadow and oak-prairie habitat in the Monument, and completing associated data entry. The Field Technician will conduct transect surveys by ear in different locations in and around the Monument, sampling along off-road transects following standard protocols. Previous avian field research experience is required, and experience working and hiking alone in remote areas is preferred. Field training in specific protocols will be provided. Ability to use your own vehicle (typically on paved, dirt, or gravel roads - high clearance is desirable but 4WD is not necessary) for field work is required, and work mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate. Camping independently, often at undeveloped or dispersed sites, will be required for most work. One or two sites may require overnight backcountry camping. Weekend camping in our lovely town of Ashland and office access (for internet, etc.) is also available if desired.

QUALIFICATIONS: Well-qualified applicants should have at least one full season of avian field experience. Applicants should be prepared to start work at dawn, have a full range of hearing, be in excellent physical condition, and be comfortable working and camping independently. Required qualifications include the ability to identify a variety of western birds by sight and sound, hike in off-trail conditions, follow standardized field protocols, collect and record meticulous data, communicate with coworkers effectively, work independently in remote areas, and work in inclement weather conditions. Successful applicants will be able to tolerate working in areas with poison oak, biting insects, and the potential to encounter rattlesnakes, black bears, and cougars. Surveyors must possess good map-reading and GPS skills (i.e., be able to navigate back roads and off-trail hiking without cell service), and have enthusiasm for working in the field. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, relatively clean driving record, and car insurance. Transportation to Ashland, OR, and personal field gear (e.g. camping gear, rain gear, etc.) are the responsibility of the applicant

COMPENSATION: The Field Technician will be paid $1528 bi-weekly, plus reimbursement for work travel mileage at the federal rate.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter including your dates of availability, vehicle type, and where you heard about this job opportunity, résumé, and contact info for 3 references by email to Dr. Sarah Rockwell (smr@klamathbird.org). Hiring will be ongoing until the position is filled. It is Klamath Bird Observatory's policy to provide a work environment free from unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, expunged juvenile record, performance of duty in a uniformed service, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Additional employment opportunities and information about Klamath Bird Observatory can be found at: https://klamathbird.org/about-kbo/careers-and-opportunities/.

Posted 4/9/24

Midget Faded Rattlesnake - Summer Field Research Positions in Colorado

SUMMARY: The lab of Dr. Stephen Mackessy at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is looking for highly motivated individuals to serve in Field Biologist and Field Assistant/Intern positions to help conduct a wide-ranging field survey for the presence and relative abundance of the Midget Faded Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus concolor) in Eastern Utah, Western Colorado and extreme Southcentral Wyoming. An ability to work competently in the field as part of a team under occasionally adverse conditions is a must, as is the ability to work productively with local residents, various stakeholders and state and governmental representatives. Experience working with reptiles in the field is a plus, as is experience with GIS and mapping. The Field Biologist position could become part of a Master’s degree project at UNC if the candidate selected to fill the position is interested in graduate studies.

SURVEY-BASED FIELD WORK: Road and foot surveys for Midget Faded Rattlesnakes (MFR) and other reptiles will be conducted from mid-May through mid-October across several field seasons in the geographic area noted in the Summary. All MFR will be restrained in snake handling tubes, PIT-tagged and have various morphometrics collected. Data will be entered on hard copy forms and transferred weekly to digital files sent to Dr. Mackessy.

QUALIFICATIONS – FIELD BIOLOGIST POSITION
·       Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, or related field;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team;
Ability to work long hours in remote and occasionally challenging field conditions;
·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders;
·       Strong organizational and project management skills; and a
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

QUALIFICATIONS – FIELD ASSISTANT/INTERN POSITION
Current college student pursuing or recent college graduate having completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Biology, or related field;
·       Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team;
Ability to work long hours in remote and occasionally challenging field conditions;
·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders;
·       Strong organizational and project management skills; and a
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS – BOTH POSITIONS: The candidates selected to fill these positions must have a demonstrated strong attention to detail. Beyond the survey-based field work described above, the positions will require occasional travel to Greeley, Colorado, where UNC is located. MFR are venomous reptiles, so extreme vigilance and responsible conduct is required at all times.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Due to the remote location of the areas to be surveyed, field camps will be the primary form of accommodation and situated on public lands, including those managed by the BLM. The Field Biologist and other field crew members will also occasionally have hotel stays incorporated in their field work schedule.

SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS
The Field Biologist position has an expected schedule of 10-days “on” and 4-days “off,” with a minimum of 160 work hours per month. Preference will be given to candidates that can commit to a full field season from mid-May to mid-October, with ~$16,000 paid for the ~5-month full-time, temporary position. The salary per month is $3,200.

The Field Assistant/Intern position has an expected schedule of 10-days “on” and 4-days “off,” with a minimum of 160 work hours per month. Preference will be given to candidates that can commit to at least two months in the field, from mid-May to mid-October, with ~$4,800 paid for the ~2-month full-time, temporary position. The salary per month is $2,400.
A field vehicle will be provided with gas and related vehicle operation expenses covered. It will be the responsibility of the field crew members to make sure regular maintenance is conducted, including oil changes, which will be covered as noted above.

Other benefits include working in the Canyonlands of the Western United States, gaining biological and herpetological field experience; and being associated with a federal government-sponsored research program.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for the positions for the 2024 field season will be accepted until Sunday, April 21, 2024, or until qualified candidates are hired.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, a list of three references, and a cover letter outlining their interest to Dr. Steve Mackessy at stephen.mackessy@unco.edu. The cover letter should make clear which position(s) they are applying for.

Field Biologist candidates interested in the option to connect the work to a potential Master’s degree project at UNC should also make their interest in their cover letter, and they should include an unofficial copy of their transcript as part of the submission package.

Posted 4/6/24

Job Posting: Seasonal Invasive Plant Management Crew Lead and Field Technicians

The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition has openings for full-time seasonal Invasive Plant Management Crew Lead and Field Technician positions, working on the Ely, Nevada, District of the Bureau of Land Management. These positions start in May 2024 and will run into October 2024. We are offering $25/hr for the Crew Lead position and $18.50/hr for Field Technicians. Please see our website for full job descriptions and benefits at https://www.envlc.org/employment/. For questions, please email Hans Hallman at hhallman@envlc.org.

Posted 4/6/24

UofDenver/UMass Small Mammal Field Technician

Small Mammal Field Technician - Deer mouse-botfly evolutionary ecology

The Velotta Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver (velottalab.com) is seeking to hire one seasonal field technician to assist with research on the evolutionary ecology of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in Colorado in collaboration with Nathan Senner's lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The project is focused on understanding how deer mouse physiology and population dynamics are influenced by botfly parasites and environmental variation. The field technician will assist with all aspects of fieldwork, with opportunities for learning research skills throughout the season.

The position will run from approximately May 20, 2024 - October 20, 2024 (5 months). Airfare, shared field housing, food, all necessary equipment, and a stipend of $18.50/hour will be provided.

Essential Functions

Maintenance of a small mammal trapping grid.
Capture, handling, and tagging of wild deer mice.
Field physiology including respirometry (metabolic rate measurement).
Field behavioral trials.
Working in the plains and mountains in sometimes rugged terrain.
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Interest in mammalian ecology, field biology, physiology, species interactions, and/or related fields.
Comfortable living and sleeping in close quarters with the team.
Comfortable working at high elevations in sometimes rugged terrain.
Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn fieldwork and research methods, and ability to work well on a team and independently in challenging physical conditions and sometimes stressful scenarios. Applicant must be adaptable, communicative, cooperative, and detail oriented.

For more information and to apply, please visit this website: https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/497191/field-technician-velotta-lab. For questions, please contact jonathan.velotta@du.edu

Posted 4/4/24

Student Forest Restoration Monitoring Technicians

The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute is hiring Student Monitoring Technicians for the 2024 summer season!

The New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute (NMFWRI), which is located at New Mexico Highlands University, is a statewide effort that engages government agencies, academic and research institutions, land managers, and the interested public in the areas of forest and watershed management. We work with agencies and stakeholders at all levels!

The position is responsible for supporting NMFWRI's ecological monitoring and restoration activities on public and private lands throughout New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. Projects will require travel across the state. Activities are related to all phases of restoration from research through project implementation and monitoring. Position will focus on assisting upland Crew Leads with ecological monitoring in forest environments and spend a majority of the time in the field. Pay is commensurate with experience. Position will only be filled if funding is available.

Minimum job requirements:
- Education: College student and classified as a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. Successfully completed one semester of college.
- Experience: familiarity with ecological monitoring protocols
- Have or be able to maintain a valid Driver's License and Defensive Driving Certificate
- Be a team player with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and good self-care
- Be willing to hike, camp, and travel 4 days per week, including early mornings and long days

Pay Rate: $13.50-17.00/hour, depending on experience

Potential applicants can apply at this link: https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/8912

More information about our organization can be found here: https://nmfwri.org/

If you have questions, please reach out to one of the following parties:

Emily Yannayon
eyannayon@nmhu.edu

Carmen Melendez
carmen@nmhu.edu

Emily Yannayon | she/her
Ecological Monitoring Specialist
New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute

Posted 4/2/24

Seasonal Position Announcement - Mohonk Preserve Invasive Species Technician

The Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY is seeking applicants for a seasonal Invasive Species Technician. This hourly, part-time, grant-funded position is primarily field based and runs for approximately 30 weeks, May-November 2024, for a maximum of 29 hours per week. Potential opportunity for continued part-time work in 2025. Compensation is $20/hour, with available on-site housing.

Position Overview:
Mohonk Preserve has received a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Invasive Species Grant Program in support of a project to implement early detection, rapid response, and controls for Spotted lanternfly (SLF) and Ailanthus altissima (Tree-of-Heaven). As a member of the Conservation Science team within the Conservation & Community Education Department, the Invasive Species Technician will primarily assist with grant project activities include detection, mapping, monitoring, and destruction of Ailanthus and SLF egg masses, nymphs, and adults.

Secondary duties include assisting with our Invasive Species Program which entails engaging with community science volunteers in field activities and increasing public awareness of SLF and Ailanthus through event programming, media communications, and new signage at our trailheads.

Essential Functions:
Comprehensive hiking surveys for SLF activity
Installation and maintenance of SLF traps
Forest stand hiking surveys to map areas of Ailanthus infestation
Forest vegetation surveying (including species identification as well as data collection of plant heights/percent cover, tree dbh, canopy cover, deer-browse presence, and habitat quality)
Assisting the Forester with herbicide application
Manual removal of invasives using tools and equipment like shovels, hatchets, brush cutters, pullerbears, etc.
Using iMapInvasives to track observations
Record, manage, enter, and perform quality checks on scientific data.
Assisting the Community Science Coordinator with volunteer engagement and activity
Perform other related duties to support department and Preserve as assigned by the Forester

Application deadline is Friday, April 19th, 2024. Feel free to distribute this announcement widely. Please contact research@mohonkpreserve.org with any questions regarding the position.

Megan Napoli
She/her/hers
Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research
Mohonk Preserve
P.O. Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-0919, ext. 1270
www.mohonkpreserve.org

Posted 3/30/24

SageSTEP Seasonal Field Technician Positions

We are hiring two field technicians to work on the Sagebrush Steppe Treatment Evaluation Project (SageSTEP) investigating the long-term ecological impacts of fuel reduction treatments in the intermountain West sagebrush steppe and western juniper woodlands (https://sagestep.org/). This project has been running for 15 years with multiple research and management partners. Technicians will be part of a four-person team working and camping in the field in remote areas. Crews will collect ecological data using established protocols. This is a great opportunity to learn about natural resource issues and land management in collaboration with universities, state, and federal agencies.

JOB DUTIES:
• Identifying grasses, forbs, and shrubs to species (up to 250 different species).
• Monitoring native grasses, forbs, and shrub volume and density.
• Performing vegetation cover and fuel load sampling protocols.
• Operating 4-wheel drive vehicles on difficult roads.
• Recording and entering data on tablets in the field.
• Processing samples and entering data in the laboratory.
• Interacting with scientists and land managers from state and federal agencies and universities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Field work at remote sites within Nevada, Idaho, and Utah.
• Lab/computer work in Reno, NV.
• Hiking in possibly extreme weather, including rain, snow, wind, and high temperatures.
• Fieldwork typically involves 5-9 consecutive days with workdays up to 12 hours/day.
• Extensive travel and camping at remote sites with no facilities.
• Carrying loads up to 30 lbs.
• Adherence to safety protocols.
• A valid driver's license is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Obtained or pursuing a BS degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or related field.
• Experience: Data collection in a field setting.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in group settings.
• Ability to perform physical labor and work outside.
• Experience with dichotomous keys and plant identification is highly desired.

EMPLOYMENT:
• $17-19 depending on experience.
• Employment duration: Approximately May-August 2024.
• Please send a resume, unofficial transcript, a letter detailing your skills, experience, and/or interest, as well as contact information for three references to Dr. Beth Newingham at beth.newingham@usda.gov .
• The position is based out of the USDA Agricultural Research Service office on the University of Nevada Reno campus.
• Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Posted 3/30/24

ACE Forest Health & Restoration Members -- Southern WV

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve in southern West Virginia will be hiring TWO Forest Health & Restoration Members for the 2024 field season through the American Conservation Experience. The selected candidates will assist the park on a wide variety of ongoing projects and begin work on approximately June 3rd, 2024. One ACE member will serve an 8-week term (until approx. July 26th) and the other will serve a 16-week term (until approx. September 20th).

ACE members will work as part of the Forest Health Crew alongside NPS seasonal and permanent staff, participating in activities such as invasive plant and forest pest treatments, abandoned mineland restoration, Virginia spiraea recovery work, rare vegetation community monitoring, revegetation and seed collection, and data management. These positions do require the use of herbicides and insecticides, and pesticide applicator and safety training will be provided by the NPS. Selected candidates will also have opportunities to cross-train with other programs in the park, including water quality monitoring, wildlife monitoring, public interpretation and education, and trail maintenance.

Potential applicants can access the full job posting here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1086380. The announcement will be open continuously until the positions are filled, but early applications have the best chance so apply soon!

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION DEI STATEMENT:
The Resource Management Division is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is a respectful, inclusive, safe, productive, and dynamic workspace for all team members, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, economic status, or other diverse backgrounds.

We commit to:
+ Maintain a culture of frequent, civil, and open communication to ensure that concerns are brought to the attention of management immediately to be addressed before they persist or escalate. This includes weekly check-ins with work groups and individual check-ins to discuss work assignments and concerns.
+ Practice zero tolerance for language or behavior that is deemed discriminatory, hostile, or inappropriate.
+ Create an accountable workplace by providing NPS resources for team members to seek support, understand policy and procedure, and report issues.
+ Work as a team to continue to include diverse groups and practice principles of allyship.
+ Continually seek opportunities to learn and better understand potential hurdles to overcome barriers of inclusion.
+ Maintain a safe work environment that includes principles of operational leadership - an NPS program designed to identify specific risks associated with a task or environment and empower each team member with opportunity to identify and mitigate specific safety concerns.
+ Assist interns and temporary employees with resume building and navigating the federal application process to assist with future career opportunities.
+ Broaden recruitment efforts for employees, interns, and volunteers to reach a more diverse candidate pool.

Posted 3/30/24

Paid Field Ecology Research Interns

B4Warmed Overview:
Northern Minnesota is a focal point of potential climate warming impacts because it sits at the transition between boreal and temperate forest biomes. B4WARMED (Boreal Forest Warming at an Ecotone in Danger) is a unique manipulative experiment that warms plants and soil in the field to examine tree seedling and germinant response to warming with respect to physiology, phenology, growth, and survival. For more information about the lab and the project visit our webpages.

Position overview:
We seek independent and mature undergraduate or newly graduated students with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, forestry, or a related field for paid field research internships. Openings start in the middle/end of March. Start dates for the openings are flexible and up for negotiation. On average an internship lasts about 4 plus months with the possibility of extending it until end of the growing season and beyond. Typical work days are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some tasks require early morning, evening, or weekend work. A valid driver's license is required. Personal vehicles helpful but not required. Successful hires will work through variety of tasks with primary focus on tree biometric, ecophysiological and ecological measurements and data collections in the field with occasional site maintenance, laboratory work and treatment implementation. The intern will work in an individual and team setting. Consequently, a maturity to work autonomously often with long hours is required.

Responsibilities:
Work independently to collect biotic and abiotic data in field and laboratory settings in accordance with established protocols
Measure plant growth, physiology, and phenology
Measure soil characteristics and processes
Data entry using Excel and Google drive
Implement rainfall reduction treatment
Routine maintenance of field sites, field instruments, and research equipment, including a Licor 6400xt.
Lab work includes data entry, biomass assessments and leaf area analysis
Aiding principal investigators and graduate students as needed.

Desired qualifications: 1) Eagerness to work hard in an outdoor setting. 2) Capacity to collect data following established protocols. 3) Familiarity with plant and tree species of northern Minnesota. 4) Willingness to work well and play well with others and live in remote area with others and/or alone. 5) Curiosity and passion for the natural world. 6) Flexibility to adapt to a frequently changing schedule. 7) Demonstrated ability to work under changing weather conditions with large swarms of insects.

Research sites:
Field work will be split between research sites at the Cloquet Forestry Center in Cloquet, and the Hubachek Wilderness Research Center near Ely, MN. Both research sites are in beautiful forested settings and provide access to the natural areas of northern Minnesota including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. An individual's home base will be at either of these locations, though travel between sites will be required depending on project needs. University vehicles are used for such travel. On-site housing with furnishing and a kitchen will be available.

Application:
Applications will be reviewed as they come and potential candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Please send cover letter (including available working dates), one-page resume, and contact information for two references electronically to:

Raimundo Bermudez
bermu019@umn.edu
Department of Forest Resources
University of Minnesota
St Paul, MN 55108 USA

Posted 3/28/24

Forest Ecology Field Technicians

The University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC: https://underc.nd.edu) and the Swenson Lab (www.swensonlab.com) are searching for multiple field technicians to conduct tree sampling and mapping at the UNDERC field station located in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin. The work involves sampling leaves from the canopy of trees using throw lines for measurements of leaf function and the spatial mapping of previously tagged trees in a large forest plot. Previous experience working in the northwoods and/or in plant identification are useful, but are not required. A willingness to work in challenging field conditions and an interest in working in a diverse team are expected. The positions are open to upper-level undergraduate students and post-baccalaureate students. The wage for the positions is $15/hr. Housing on the UNDERC property will be provided free of charge. Residents on the property stay in modern housing with kitchens and prepare their own food. The positions should begin by June 1 and can last until the end of September, but it is anticipated that some individuals will need to leave earlier in order to begin the fall semester at their institutions.

Interested individuals should contact Dr. Nathan Swenson (nswenson@nd.edu) as soon as possible.

Posted 3/28/24

New England Aquarium Summer Internships

The New England Aquarium is currently recruiting for our summer internship cycle. We are currently seeking candidates for:

Giant Ocean Tank Intern (Must have completed 25 logged dives and 5 within the last calendar year)
Freshwater Gallery – Aquarist Intern
Penguin Colony Intern
Temperate Gallery – Aquarist Intern
Tropical Gallery – Aquarist Intern
Yawkey Coral Reef – Aquarist Intern
Audio Visual Technology Intern
Dive Operations Intern (Must have completed 25 logged dives and 5 within the last calendar year)
Development/Grant Writing Intern
Information Technology Intern
Marketing and Communications Intern
Volunteer Programming Intern

For more information, please visit https://serve.neaq.org/intern! Please feel free to pass this along, and if you have any questions you can reach out to intern@neaq.org.

Charlotte Pension
Career Exploration Specialist at the New England Aquarium

Posted 3/26/24

KFBRP is hiring mosquito field associates

We are hiring! Please see link below.

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-mosquito-field-associate-hanapepe-hawaii/7697023967

Dr. Lisa "Cali" Crampton
Program Manager
Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project
PO Box 27 (USPS mail) or 3751 Hanapepe Rd (courier packages)
Hanapepe HI 96716
808.335.5078 (o); 808.631.6761 (m)

Posted 3/22/24

Paid Research Internships. Trinidad, West Indies

Paid Research Internships - The Guppy Project

Research interns are needed to assist in a multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator, experimental study of the evolution of species interactions in Trinidad, West Indies. The research is led by Professors David Reznick (University of California, Riverside), Joseph Travis (Florida State University), Tim Coulson (University of Oxford), and Ron Bassar (Auburn University). We seek to integrate multiple biological fields for the study of these interactions in experimental populations of guppies and killifish in Trinidad. Duties include assisting in monthly censuses of guppy and killifish populations in montane streams and helping to execute experiments in on-site artificial streams. The monthly censuses include long hours in the field and laboratory.

Interns will be required to spend a minimum of 3 months in Trinidad, with possibility of extension, and/or promotion to field site manager. There are potential start dates in February 2024 and every month thereafter until November 2024. We will pay a monthly stipend ($700 USD per month for first time interns), cover travel (up to $900 USD), and provide housing.

Qualifications: We seek interns who are entertaining the possibility of pursuing graduate studies in some area of ecology and evolution and who wish to gain some additional field research experience before doing so. Research will take place in semi-remote areas of Trinidad, sometimes under bad weather conditions. Applicants must be able to live and work well with others. Research will involve carrying heavy packs over slippery and steep terrain. Applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to meet the demands of field research under these conditions. Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle is desirable but not required. Applicants with first-aid/first responder training, skills in automobile maintenance, and construction skills are highly desirable. Please address these skills when applying.

Please see our website <www.theguppyproject.weebly.com> for more information on the project and access to reprints. Be sure to check out our video menu, which includes a "guppy censuses" as submenu VII. It details the main tasks associated with the internship.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and e-mail addresses of three or more professional references to David Reznick (gupy@ucr.edu). At least two of the references should be academics.

Posted 3/20/24

NSF REU: Ecology and Management for Resilient and Adapted Forests

Are you or is someone you know interested in conducting undergraduate research in forest biogeochemistry, biometrics, ecology, ecophysiology, entomology/pathology, genetics, or silviculture this summer? The Mississippi State University Department of Forestry has nine openings for students in the summer 2024 Ecology and Management for Resilient and Adapted Forests Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by NSF. Applications are due April 19, 2024 through the NSF Education and Training Application (https://etap.nsf.gov/award/6575/opportunity/8988). To be eligible for this REU program, you must be (1) at least 18 years old, (2) entering or returning to an undergraduate degree program in Fall 2024, and (3) a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Students will work with faculty mentors to develop independent research projects that can help identify best management practices for managing resilient forest ecosystems that produce multiple ecosystem services in the southeastern United States. Students will carry out high-quality, interdisciplinary research in a collegial environment, and will present the results of their work at the Mississippi State University Undergraduate Research Symposium in early August 2024. Students interested in publishing their work can work with their mentor(s) to achieve that goal. In addition to research, students and mentors will participate in an orientation and weekly seminars (e.g., scientific writing and communication, data management and analysis, diversity in and philosophy in science, topics in forest science), and engage in other extracurricular activities that help build community among REU students and their mentors.

The program will run from the beginning of June to mid-August and will be based out of the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, MS. Students will receive a $700/week stipend for 10 weeks, free on-campus housing, an allowance for meals, and some travel and research funds. For more information about the REU program, please visit https://www.forestry.msstate.edu/reu or contact the REU program coordinators, Dr. Ashley Schulz (ash.schulz@msstate.edu) and Dr. Adam Polinko (adam.polinko@msstate.edu).

Posted 3/19/24

Summer research technician - grassland birds in NY

Highlights:
Creative and innovative research environment
Novel research in renewable energy ecology
Diverse team of collaborators
Fieldwork throughout New York State
Competitive, rate: $15.00 - $19.00 / hour, depending on experience level (~3 month project timeline)

Background:
In New York, socioeconomic and political forces continue to bolster renewable energy development throughout the state, yet wildlife managers have limited information with which to manage wildlife resources amid this rapid energy transition. New York's Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Benefit Act includes goals for 70% renewable energy by 2030 and an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050; these targets largely will be met with solar energy. Scientific knowledge of interactions between solar energy development and grassland bird conservation and management is lacking. Grassland birds are one of the most imperiled groups of birds in North America. In New York, grassland birds as an aggregate of species have emerged as a high priority conservation interest to natural resource managers and their conservation partners due to their precipitous declines associated with loss of grasslands, shifting agricultural practices, reforestation, and climate change. Solar energy development may have direct (i.e., mortality) and, more so, indirect effects on grassland birds, namely displacement and habitat loss. Solar energy is anticipated to directly compete with grassland bird conservation because grassland bird habitat—flat and contiguous open areas—also is optimal for solar development. The NYSDEC has funded a study to determine effects of solar energy development decisions on grassland bird species in New York and thereby to guide avoidance and minimization measures that reduce negative impacts of solar energy production on grassland birds. We also will assess current mitigation measures for grassland birds and solar energy development and the feasibility of co-location of grassland bird conservation and solar energy at multiple spatiotemporal scales.

Position description:
We seek one field technician position for this collaborative research project to study effects of solar energy development on breeding grassland birds in New York State. The technician will take part in the following research activities in and around solar facilities: 1) avian point count and spotting mapping surveys, 2) deployment of bioacoustic sampling units, 3) sampling of grassland bird food resources, and 4) characterization of vegetation communities. The field technician will collaborate with Tim Boycott and Trifosa Simamora, PhD students in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University, and will interact widely with agency, academic, and private sector partners.

Qualifications:
We seek enthusiastic and independent applicants with:
A bachelor's degree in wildlife ecology/related field OR equivalent work experience in wildlife conservation studies. Current undergraduate students with relevant coursework and field experience are also encouraged to apply.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow established protocols and data collection procedures.

Physical ability to conduct long hours of fieldwork in sometimes harsh conditions.

Valid driver's license.

Experience conducting avian field surveys. Grassland bird survey experience preferred.

Ability to identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound.

To apply:
Submit a brief cover letter, detailing your interest in the position and relevant background experience, and current resume/C.V. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to submit materials promptly. Submit all materials as a single PDF to Tim Boycott tjb278@cornell.edu and Trifosa Simamora tis25@cornell.edu.

Additional information:
Renewable energy ecology at Cornell: https://cals.cornell.edu/steve-grodsky
USGS New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit: https://www1.usgs.gov/coopunits/unit/NewYork
NYSDEC Strategy for Grassland Bird Habitat Management and Conservation 2022-2027: https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/gbirdstrafinal.pdf

Posted 3/19/24

FOREST POLLINATOR FIELD TECHNICIANS NEEDED SUMMER 2024

FOREST POLLINATOR FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed during summer 2024 for a large-scale project that is evaluating the response of native bee communities to fuel-reduction treatments within managed forest landscapes. This work is being led by Dr. Jim Rivers and Megan Sampognaro in the Forest Animal Ecology Laboratory (http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/jim-rivers/) within the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, with field work taking place in private timber landholdings in Northern California.

Positions Available: 4 crew members
Location: Northern California
Start Date: 05/01/2024
End Date: 08/15/2024
Last Date to Apply: 04/30/2024, Apply asap, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Field Assistant position duties:
Field work will consist of physically demanding work in challenging conditions (heat, cold, rain, sun, steep slopes, loose rock, logging slash, stinging insects, hazardous plants); working long days, including some weekends; camping for up to a week; driving on active logging roads; using CB radios; and navigating through difficult forest terrain usually without cell service. Field safety training and CPR will be provided.

Primary duties of crew members will consist of:
• Collecting wild bees using a variety of techniques (netting, traps)
• Quantifying floral resources and plant identification using dichotomous keys
• Quantifying nesting habitat
• Vegetation surveys
• Assisting with daily routine, tasks, and checklists
• Data collection and entry daily
• Assisting with additional project-related duties as needed.
• Communicating with other crew members and leads to make sure tasks are completed

Pay rate is based on prior experience and is $620-$680/week. We provide free housing, including utilities for the full duration of the position, as well as free project-related transportation.

Field Assistant Qualifications:
Successful applicants will have a strong interest and/or experience in entomology, animal ecology or a related field. Experience can come from employment, classes, volunteer work, etc. Please highlight in your application if you have experience with insect or plant collection and identification, previous experience sampling pollinators in field settings, or if you are familiar with Northern California flora. Most importantly, successful applicants will be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, be able to carry heavy gear (30+ lbs.) on steep slopes, be able to work harmoniously in a group living situation, have a valid driver's license and clean driving record, be able to maintain a positive disposition under challenging field conditions, and have a proven track record of working in a safe, efficient, and cooperative manner in a team setting.

Skills you will gain:
• Sampling methods for pollinators and their floral communities
• Plant and insect identification skills
• Working in a team environment
• Safely navigating in backcountry terrain without cell service
• Data entry and data management
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment
• Field safety

To apply: Email a single PDF that consists of (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, (2) a full-length resume or CV, and (3) the name, email, and phone number of 3 references to emcpollinatorcrew@gmail.com with "2024 Pollinator Crew Application" in the subject line. Positions will be filled as qualified applications are received.

Oregon State University and the College of Forestry is an equal-opportunity employer. As such, we promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our research. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, orientation, or gender identity.

Posted 12/20/23

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