Aquatic/Environmental/Ecology jobs

[Tim Smith]

Ph.D. Research Assistantship

Ecological Restoration and Lake Management

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Mississippi State University

 

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries at Mississippi State University

has a doctoral research assistantship available to study Lake Restoration

in Agricultural Landscapes. This assistantship provides an annual stipend

of $20,000 plus tuition remission. The position is currently available and

will remain open until a suitable candidate is employed.

 

This assistantship specifically involves monitoring and evaluating the

effects of the implementation of various aquatic plant management

practices in lakes of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. These lakes were

historically periodically flooded by the Mississippi River or one of the

smaller rivers of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. The construction of

flood control structures and agricultural improvements have significantly

altered the ecology and hydrology of these systems, encouraging the

invasion of noxious aquatic plant species. We are attempting to document

the efficacy of using biological and chemical controls on these invasive

plants and the effect of these control efforts on the broader aquatic

ecology and limnology of these lakes. It is anticipated that the student

will develop a dissertation that will incorporate both field studies and

experimental manipulations in mesocosms.

 

Qualifications include a M.S. in the biological sciences, ecology, natural

resources, wildlife, fisheries, or related fields. Candidates should have

skills in aquatic ecology, limnology, or fisheries ecology (broadly

defined) in addition to interest or experience working with ecological

restoration in an agricultural framework. Successful candidate should be

highly motivated with strong academic and experiential credentials.

 

The Ph.D. student will work with a collaborating team of faculty

scientists including Drs. Eric Dibble (fisheries ecologist) and Todd

Tietjen (limnologist-ecologist). Inquiry emails or phone calls are

welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Tietjen (co-project leader) at

ttiejten@cfr.msstate.edu or (662)325-2996. Please submit a curriculum

vitae and a cover letter that describes your interest in the position,

your career goals, GPA, GRE scores, and details your work or educational

experience that is most relevant to this position to Dr. Tietjen,

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Box 9690, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

Applications review will begin immediately and continue until the position

is filled. The project is scheduled to begin (contingent on availability

of funds) as early as the summer of 2007

 

Mississippi State University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action

Employer

[Tim Smith]

RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION (FISHERIES/LAKE RESTORATION): A graduate

student research assistantship (MS level) is available immediately in the

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries at Mississippi State University. The

research assistant will assist in conducting a six lake experiment on

lakes of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. The goal of the experiment is to

identify best management practices for the control of exotic and invasive

aquatic plants, and to enhance fish habitat for the local sport fishery.

Approximately 30% of time will be spent in the field collecting and

assisting other researchers collecting fish, plant and water quality data;

30% of the time will be on campus in support of data management; 40% may

be allotted to course work and thesis development.

 

Applicants should have a BS in biology, ecology, or fisheries and

interested in studying advanced principles of restoration ecology,

limnology, and fisheries science in Mississippi lake systems. The

successful candidate should be committed to graduate school and it is

anticipated that this position will prepare the student for transitioning

into a career in fisheries management. Opportunities following graduation

to continue related research and management with the Mississippi

Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks in the study area are

anticipated. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision and

be comfortable working under difficult, remote field conditions.

Experience in fisheries and aquatic plant management, or other pertinent

field activities, and the ability to drive a boat are desirable.

 

Starting salary is $12-14K (plus benefits and tuition) depending on

experience and qualifications. Please email a letter of interest, a

CV/resume, and contact information for two references to Dr. Eric Dibble,

edibble@cfr.msstate.edu, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Box 9690,

Mississippi State, MS 39762.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the

position is filled.

[Tim Smith]

I am seeking a volunteer field assistant from June 1 to August 31, 2007 for

a study investigating the influence of introduced lake trout on river otters

in Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park. Assistant will collect otter

scats and set hair snares to capture otter hair for DNA analysis. Some

laboratory work may be involved. Surveys for otters will be conducted by

boat or by hiking up to 12km/day along streams.

 

Food and housing will be provided. A stipend of up to $2,000 may become

available contingent on project funding.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience operating and maintaining motor boats preferred.

Successful candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part

of a team, ability to work long hours, often starting at 4:30 AM. Must be

physically fit and able to work in harsh field conditions

(cold/hot/insects/rough water). Must have a strong work ethic and

enthusiasm, and the ability to collect accurate data.

 

Closing date is April 27, 2007. Applicant should submit letter of interest,

resume, and 3 references to:

 

Jamie Crait

University of Wyoming

E-mail: craitj@uwyo.edu (Preferred)

Tel: (307) 766-5200

[Tim Smith]

Research Assistant: Biodiversity Genetics

Research assistant wanted for project studying freshwater mollusk

communities in Georgia for the duration of May 28th 2007 to August 20th

2007. Position will require 50% fieldwork and 50% lab work. Fieldwork will

be 2-3 days per week and will encompass trips to 4 different rivers in

Georgia that make up the Altamaha River Basin. Transects will be performed

via kayak or canoe (experience preferred), applicants must be comfortable

with camping in river wilderness areas. Lab work will encompass DNA and

molecular techniques (PCR, sequencing, and electrophoresis), experience

required though some training will be provided. Position is salaried

through the University of Georgia in Athens, approximately $1500.00 per

month; applicant must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving

record. All inquires please send CV and three references (at least one

specifically noting the extent of lab techniques) to Scott T. Small via

email stsmall@uga.edu, OR snail-mail to: Scott Small, Dept of Genetics,

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602. For more information on my

research and the research of my associated lab check out:

http://www.genetics.uga.edu/wareslab/biodiversity.html

[Tim Smith]

edit: this was posted in ecolog..not a personal endorsement

 

Look into the Student Conservation Corps or SCA. They have a variety of

summer positions available throughout the country that will give you great

hands-on experience and in some cases a stipend and/or education award.

Here is the website: http://www.thesca.org/

 

As a bio/env student, I spent a year in Lava Beds National Monument in

Northern California as an SCA and had the best time of my life while

gaining some of the most valuable field research experiences. I highly

recommend this experience to all students in the ecology/environmental

field!

[Tim Smith]

Marine Scientist job announcement in VA

 

Marine Scientist position at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA

 

Job Description/Responsibilities:

Employee will perform laboratory analyses of dissolved inorganic and

organic nutrients, particulate nutrients, and biogeochemical process

measurements; conduct field studies in shallow water, estuarine habitats;

ensure that quality assurance/quality control requirements are satisfied;

perform statistical data analyses, generate graphs, and create GIS data

layer maps; assist with writing reports and peer-reviewed papers. This is a

restricted position and its continuation is contingent upon renewal of

funding.

 

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in biological or earth sciences. MS degree preferred or

equivalent experience and related field. Experience performing laboratory

nutrient analyses and biogeochemical process measurements, operating

and maintaining nutrient analytical instruments (e.g., Lachat autoanalyzer,

Shimadzu TOC-V analyzer); and organizing field experiments in marine

environments. Experience in use of GIS software and application of

multivariate statistical techniques. Experience writing reports and peer-reviewed

papers preferred. Experience operating small boats preferred.

 

Budgeted Salary Range $30,146-32,000

Job Open Date 04-02-2007

Job Close Date Open Until Filled

 

TO APPLY: https://jobs.wm.edu

- click the "View/Apply for Staff" green button

- Search for "Scientist I", position # 00012V in the Biological Sciences Department

[Tim Smith]

Background

 

Just two hours from New York City the Delaware River Basin is a Nature

Conservancy top priority. After a decade and a half of conservation work,

The Nature Conservancy's New York Delaware River Basin Program is widely

recognized as one of the leading freshwater conservation programs. The

program has evolved from protecting a single species on a small stretch of

the Neversink River to now working on regional fishery management issues,

dam removal, flow mitigation, as well as wetland and floodplain restoration

in the basin. In 2005 the program launched a migratory fish initiative and

is currently conducting an American eel population study in the upper basin.

 

Job Description

 

Work with TNC and USGS staff to collect fisheries data (electrofishing, PIT

tagging, hydroacoustic surveys, etc.) and other aquatic habitat data as part

of a Delaware River Basin American eel population study (50%); enter

Fisheries Data into MS Excel and assist with other office related duties

(10%); attend meetings and training functions with site staff (10%); monitor

and evaluate Floodplain restoration site and assist with Neversink Preserve

Management duties (15%); participate in all Student Conservation Association

Corps-wide trainings and service projects, as well as project evaluation and

reporting (15%).

 

Start Date May 21

End Date Oct 17th

 

 

For more information:

http://www.thesca.org/Internships_%26_Fiel...Hudson_Valley_A

meriCorps/

 

 

Or

 

Mari-Beth Delucia

Sr. Conservation Ecologist

TNC ENY Delaware River Basin Program

P.O. Box 617

Cuddebackville, NY 12729

Ph/Fx: (845) 858-2883

Email: mdelucia@tnc.org

[Tim Smith]

From: "Rosenfeld, Jordan ENV:EX" <Jordan.Rosenfeld@gov.bc.ca>

Date: Sat, April 14, 2007 5:49 pm

 

Two M.Sc.graduate student opportunities available in the ecology and

conservation of endangered stickleback species pairs in British

Columbia. One graduate thesis will focus on identifying the range of

habitat conditions (water chemistry, lake morphology, plankton and

benthic invertebrate abundance) that permit the speciation and

co-existence of limnetic and benthic stickleback species pairs. This

information will help inform habitat management and identification of

critical habitat. The second thesis will focus on identifying the cause

of hybridization of limnetic and benthic stickleback species in Enos

Lake, and will involve enclosure experiments to assess the effects of

introduced crayfish on stickleback ecology.

 

Applicants should ideally have a background in limnology or aquatic

ecology with some field experience (e.g. sampling plankton, benthos, or

constructing field enclosures). Start date would be flexible from May -

Sept. 2007 with an early start date preferred. Funding will come from a

combination of teaching and research assistantships. Interested

candidates should contact us directly for more details, and send a C.V.

to Dr. Jordan Rosenfeld, B.C. Ministry of Environment

(Jordan.rosenfeld@gov.bc.ca 604-222-6762) and Dr. Eric Taylor,

Department of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.

(etaylor@zoology.ubc.ca 604-822-9152).

[Tim Smith]

Job Announcement

 

Position: Research Technician - Water Quality

 

Background:

 

Research is being conducted on stream water quality to evaluate the

effectiveness of forestry best management practices. The research is being

implemented in a small watershed located in Central Louisiana. We are

looking for a motivated person who wishes to gain practical field and lab

experience related to water quality.

 

Duties:

 

Assist graduate students with field and laboratory work. Collect water

samples and perform in-stream monitoring activities. Retrieve water samples

from automatic samplers in remote locations after storm events. Operate an

ATV and work outdoors in all types of weather. Assist with laboratory work

and data entry. Occasional overnight travel will be required.

 

Qualifications:

 

We seek an enthusiastic and motivated person with a flexible schedule and

capable of working independently and as part of a team. A strong interest

and education experience in the natural resources or environmental science

field is required. Must be comfortable driving an ATV (or willing to learn),

working outdoors in all types of weather, and must be able to tolerate

annoying insects. A drivers license is also required.

 

 

This is a full time (40 hrs/week) position beginning as soon as possible and

lasting through September. Salary will range between $7 - 9 per hour

depending on experience. Starting/ending date is flexible; however we are

looking for someone to start soon. Address questions regarding this

announcement to Adrienne Viosca by email (preferred) or phone.

 

 

To apply for this position email (preferred) or mail complete resume

including references and a cover letter to:

 

 

Adrienne Viosca

 

Louisiana State University

 

227 Renewable Natural Resources Bldg.

 

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

[Tim Smith]

We are offering a full-time paid summer research assistant position to

undergraduates with an interest in pursuing a career in ecology or

environmental sciences. We are seeking highly motivated students to

assist with an ongoing project studying lake ecosystems in northern

Wisconsin. The position will begin in early June and finish in late August.

Responsibilities include assisting with data collection, field sampling,

data management, and other general tasks such as maintaining equipment.

Applicants must be SCUBA certified or be willing to become certified.

Students must be self-motivated, willing to spend long hours in the field,

and interested in aquatic ecology. Lab or field experience and experience

with motor boats is preferable but not necessary. Housing at UW-Madison

Trout Lake Research Station and most SCUBA equipment is provided. To apply,

submit a cover letter detailing career interests and qualifications, a

resumé and the names and contact information for three references to Shawn

Devlin (devlin.2@wright.edu) or Dr. Yvonne Vadeboncoeur

(yvonne.vadeboncoeur@wright.edu) via email.

[Tim Smith]

An REU summer position is available with Dr. Yvonne Vadeboncoeur (Wright

State University, Dayton OH) to conduct research at the University of

Wisconsin’s Trout Lake Station. The successful applicant will design and

conduct a multi-lake field experiment to determine the effects of

bioturbation by introduced crayfish on benthic algal and bacterial

production in the littoral zone. The student will also participate in a

larger NSF funded project to quantify the role of littoral zones in lake

food webs (principal investigators Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, Wright State

University and Jake Vander Zanden, University of Wisconsin). Applicants must

be SCUBA certified or be willing to become SCUBA certified before June 10,

2007. REU positions are only available to undergraduates currently enrolled

in a US university or college and to students who are US citizens or

permanent residents of the US.

 

The successful applicant will gain training in research with SCUBA,

measuring benthic algal and bacterial production, conducting chlorophyll

analysis, and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates. Experience with any

of these analyses is helpful, but not necessary. The REU student will design

and conduct an independent project. The work will be presented during a

weekly seminar series at Trout Lake Station at the end of the summer. The

student will also be asked to produce a poster based on their work after the

field season is over.

 

A summer stipend, a research budget and the cost of housing at Trout Lake

Station is provided with this position. The student is responsible for the

cost of food. A large group of students resides at Trout Lake during the

summer months so applicants must be comfortable living and working in a

group situation in a somewhat remote location. Applicants need to be healthy

and be capable of doing rigorous work outside under all weather conditions.

Other qualifications include: completion of basic biology, ecology and

chemistry course work; an interest in pursuing a career in field biology or

environmental sciences; a high degree of self motivation and willingness to

work independently; SCUBA certification. The project begins in the second

week of June and ends in late August. For more information, contact Shawn

Devlin (devlin.2@wright.edu) or Yvonne Vadeboncoeur

(yvonne.vadeboncoeur@wright.edu) either by email or phone (937-775-2657).

Application materials include a Resume, a brief statement of interest and

career goals, and the names and contact information of three references.

[Tim Smith]

The Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic at the School of Law at

Washington University in St. Louis has an exciting and unique opportunity

for a new or recent engineering or science graduate to work for the public

interest environmental community. The Clinic is an exciting, dynamic and

flexible place to work. Our cases have both local and national

implications.

More information can be found below, attached or on our website:

http://law.wustl.edu/intenv/. Please direct any inquiries to Beth Martin,

martin@wulaw.wustl.edu or 314- 935-4136.

 

The Engineering and Science Fellow will provide technical case oversight

for a portion of clinic cases. Cases will likely involve air and/or water

pollution issues. Responsibilities will include: Developing in-depth

knowledge of the technical issues associated with assigned cases; Working

simultaneously on several clinic cases and projects; Superviing

environmental studies and engineering students’ work; Directing and

reviewing technical research, assisting students in synthesizing

information for comment letters and other documents, and assisting

students in communicating with experts; Supporting clinic faculty and

students in developing and implementing case strategy; Developing an

awareness of the interrelationships among science, technology, law, and

policy.

[Tim Smith]

Graduate Positions – Sturgeon Conservation Genetics

 

Ph.D. and MS research assistantships including stipend and tuition waiver

are available to begin as early as August 2007 in the laboratory of Dr. Ed

Heist at Southern Illinois University

(http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/heist/index.html) in conjunction with

the Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center

(http://fisheries.siu.edu/). Research projects will involve development

and scoring of molecular markers for conservation of endangered pallid

sturgeon. Opportunities exist for field work in addition to laboratory

analyses. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with molecular

genetics techniques (e.g. DNA sequencing) but students without prior

experience will be considered provided they are interested in the use of

genetic markers for endangered species conservation. Interested students

should contact Dr. Ed Heist at edheist@siu.edu.

[Tim Smith]

POSITION: Volunteer research assistants (2) for seahorse movement study

ORGANIZATION: Project Seahorse (www.projectseahorse.org)

LOCATION: southern Portugal

DEADLINE: open until filled

CONTACT: Iain Caldwell (i.caldwell@fisheries.ubc.ca)

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Project Seahorse is seeking 2 volunteer research assistants for a study of

movement and spatial use by the long-snouted seahorse in southern

Portugal. This is one of the densest populations of seahorses in the

world, providing a unique opportunity for study. One volunteer will dive

with the lead biologist and the other will be responsible for driving the

dive boat and providing support for the divers.

 

Volunteers applying for the SCUBA position must be certified divers and

available to work for approximately 3 months between mid-May and mid-

August. Work will mainly involve underwater measurement, tagging, and

relocation of seahorses, followed by behavioural observation. Divers must

provide their own SCUBA gear and proof of a current dive medical and dive

insurance.

 

Those applying for the boat-tender position must have experience driving

boats and a boating license. They must be available for at least 2 months

starting in June. Work will mainly involve driving the dive boat to dive

sites and providing support to the divers. Boat-tenders may also be

required to successfully complete a boat licensing exam after arriving in

Portugal. Fluency in Portuguese would also be an advantage for this

position.

 

Both successful applicants will also be required to assist in the creation

of artificial seagrass habitats as part of the study. Positions may also

include data entry, equipment maintenance, and other various tasks.

Although research will often involve long days, the experience of

conducting field research with these amazing creatures in a beautiful

setting will be rewarding. This field experience will also be an asset for

other potential positions involving scientific research. All volunteers

are responsible for the cost of their return airfare to Portugal,

travel/health insurance, and other associated travel costs. Project

Seahorse will cover local travel costs once volunteers arrive in Faro,

Portugal as well as accommodation and tank refills.

 

SCUBA POSITION:

 

Required qualifications:

- SCUBA certification

- Availability for a 3 month period between mid-May and mid-August

- Interest in behaviour/ecology research in the marine environment

- Capable of living in rustic field conditions, and working long hours

 

Desired qualifications:

- Advanced SCUBA training (20+ dives)

- Fluent in Portuguese

- Previous research experience (animal observations, habitat measurement)

- Experience with underwater surveys

- Overseas traveling experience

 

BOAT-TENDER POSITION:

 

Required qualifications:

- Boating license

- Availability for a 2 month period between June and August

- Interest in behaviour/ecology research in the marine environment

- Capable of living in rustic field conditions, and working long hours

 

Desired qualifications:

- Experience driving dive boats

- Experience supporting divers

- Fluent in Portuguese

- Previous research experience

- Overseas traveling experience

- SCUBA certification

 

Diving equipment required (for SCUBA position and possibly boat tender):

-Mask & snorkel

-Fins for booties (not socks)

-Booties

-Full wetsuit (at least 5 mm)

-Weight belt (Project Seahorse will provide weights)

-Dive knife

-Buoyancy compensation device (BCD)

-Regulator with content gauge and depth gauge

 

If you are interested in being considered for either position please send

a resume/CV and cover letter (explaining why you are interested to

volunteer and summarizing you most relevant qualifications) to Iain

Caldwell (i.caldwell@fisheries.ubc.ca). Candidates will be selected as

applications are received and those interested should apply ASAP.

[Tim Smith]

Undergraduate Summer Technician Positions in Stream Ecology

Two full-time summer undergraduate research technician positions are available in Dr. Jennifer Tanks Stream Ecology Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame. Duties will include fieldwork, analyzing gas and water samples, data entry, and general lab work. The job will provide training on spectrophotometric methods, gas chromatography, ELISA, and field methods including measuring ecosystem metabolism, nutrient uptake, and stable isotope sampling.

 

Current research in the Tank Lab is related to these three projects:

 

1. The effect of land use on in-stream nitrogen cycling in southwest Michigan and northwest Indiana.

2. The effect of a large woody debris addition on stream ecosystem function (e.g. organic matter dynamics, nutrient cycling, and macroinvertebrate secondary production) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

3. The role of traditional and genetically modified corn material in the form of non-harvested tissue and pollen in agricultural stream carbon cycling in central Indiana.

 

Please send a letter of interest, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 references to Mia Stephen (stephen.2@nd.edu), Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Electronic copies are preferred. Application review will begin immediately and continue until suitable persons are hired.

[Tim Smith]

REU positions - stream and riparian ecology, Idaho State University

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Summer Stream - Ecology Research - The Idaho State University Stream Ecology Center is seeking one undergraduate student to assist in an experimental study of effects of brook trout on linked stream-riparian ecosystems in the northern Rocky Mountains

 

Duties

Assist with field experiment of stream and riparian food webs, including study of fish, aquatic insects, algae, and riparian predators such as spiders and birds

 

This is an excellent opportunity to learn skills - needed to perform graduate-level research in ecology through the NSF -Research Experiences - for Undergraduates program - Opportunity will include an independent study. Much of the work will take place in - road-less areas and will in volve camping and backpacking - in beautiful settings

 

Qualification

Applicants will be ranked on - a) academic record, experience in field research, especially stream and riparian - ecology, and c) references from three instructors or mentors

 

Candidates should be enthusiastic, have a strong - work ethic, and work well with others

The capability to work long days under potentially adverse weath er conditions - and terrain is a must. Only US citizens are - eligible

 

Employment dates

Position is from Junethrough August (some flexibility on dates)

 

Application

E-mail cover letter and resume including experience, relevant coursework, contacts for three references, anddates available to Dr. Colden Baxter (baxtcold@isu.edu,208-282-6098), Dept. of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209, web http://www.isu.edu/departments/strmecol - Apply by April 30, 2007 for full consideration

[Tim Smith]

*Do you like fish? How about frogs? Spending time in the field?

Camping? Hiking?

*Are you an undergraduate who will be enrolled with at least half a load

next fall?

*Have you procrastinated searching for your summer job, only to find all

the really good positions have already been taken?

 

If you answered "Yes" to all the above questions, then the fisheries

(or "aquatics" – there’s more than fish to this job) technician position

available from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in northeast Nevada is

the one for you.

 

Wait a moment...fish and frogs in the desert? Yes, fish and frogs in the

desert...but northeast Nevada is more than just sage. Based out of Elko in

northeast Nevada, the four Districts which comprise the Northeast Zone of

the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF include, yes, sagebrush, but also mountains more

than 11,000 feet high, mountain mahogany, pinyon pine and juniper, aspen,

willow, and other interesting ecosystems. There are several Wilderness

areas within a couple of hours by vehicle, one of which is less than an

hour away. In addition to fish and amphibians (up in the mountains in the

wet bits), expect to see deer, elk, pronghorn, coyote, beaver, sage grouse,

and raptors; and, if you are lucky, maybe even mountain lion, bighorn

sheep, and mountain goat.

 

Position Description:

The successful applicant will be a member of an aquatics crew. Duties will

include fish habitat surveys and amphibian surveys (habitat and animals).

Additionally, crew will assist the Fish Biologist in an on-going monitoring

project for Columbia spotted frog, a Candidate species. Most of the time

will be spent in the field, which will include both day trips and camping

(up to 4 nights). There may be an opportunity for surveys in a Wilderness

area, which will necessitate hiking and camping. Some time will be spent

indoors entering gathered data and performing other light office duties

(but, hopefully, not too much). The work week is generally 10 hours a

day/4 days a week, but may be altered.

 

Activities will be in remote areas and may require travel over difficult,

rugged terrain. A degree of physical fitness is required. The applicant

must have a valid driver’s license and can use a manual transmission

vehicle. Also required is enthusiasm, attention to detail, desire to work

outdoors, ability to play well with others, and a degree of independence.

 

Desired Qualifications:

All your training will be provided, along with equipment (including

camping/hiking gear), necessary for a successful summer. No prior

experience necessary. However, if you insist on being an overachiever,

desirable qualifications may include:

*Field survey experience

*Camping or hiking experience, with backcountry navigation a plus

*Familiarity with GIS equipment (Trimble - GeoExplorer3 and GeoXT)

*Familiarity with various computer programs: Excel, Word, ArcView or ArcGIS

 

Compensation:

So, what will you get paid? That is the always the big question.

Depending upon experience and education, the position to be hired may be a

GS-3/4/5. In real terms, expect to be paid between $11.01 to $13.83 per

hour.

 

Housing:

Government housing in a small bunkhouse is available.

 

Work Dates:

Start - May 29

End – Late August (negotiable – often school dependent)

 

************

Interested? Please contact the following person for additional

information. Or, if you are ready to take the plunge (the sooner the

better!), email a statement of interest, along with a resume (or OF-612)

and three references to -

 

Contact:

Maija Meneks

NE Zone Fish Biologist (Elko, NV)

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Phone: 775-778-6139

Email: mmeneks@fs.fed.us

[Tim Smith]

Department of Soil and Water, New Haven, CT

Position Announcement, Summer Research Assistant

Biological Control of the Invasive Aquatic Plant Eurasian Watermilfoil

 

A Summer Research Assistant position is available at The Connecticut

Agricultural Experiment Station to assist in the collection of invasive

aquatic plants, as well as in laboratory and greenhouse studies focusing on

the Biological Control of the Invasive Aquatic Plant Eurasian Watermilfoil.

Background (course work) and field experience in biology and/or ecology are

desirable. Must be able to swim and willing to snorkel in CT lakes. Duties

will include assisting scientists in the establishment and maintenance

weevil populations in greenhouses, collection and processing of Eurasian

Watermilfoil vegetation samples from CT Lakes for chemical analysis,

outdoor experiments in integrated pest management and laboratory-based

identification and analysis of collected vegetation for invertebrate

species.

 

The position is available from May 1 through October 31, 2007. The hours of

work are 8:30-4:30, M-F (35 hr/wk) and the salary is $10.00/hr.

 

Interested candidates should send an application to Dr. Jason White,

Department of Soil & Water, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment

Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06504. Phone 203-974-8523,

Fax 203-974-8502, E-mail: jason.white@po.state.ct.us.

 

Follow this link for complete position information.

http://www.caes.state.ct.us/JobOpportunities/job.htm

 

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment

Station is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities

and women are encouraged to apply.

[Tim Smith]

Aquatic Ecologist/Forestry Technician

Brookl

Prospect Park Alliance

 

Aquatic Ecologist/Forestry Technician

Brooklyn¢s 526-acre Prospect Park seeks a grad with a B.S. in Aquatic Ecology or

related field to join a crew managing 60 acres of water bodies and 250 acres of

woodlands. Duties include: water quality monitoring, aquatic invasive plant

control, forest restoration, aquatic flora and fauna monitoring, and other tasks

involved in general management of a 60 acre aquatic system. Good computer

skills extremely desirable. NYS driver¢s license, CDL preferred. Prospect Park

Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

 

E-mail resume and cover letter to: Job046@prospectpark.org. For additional

information or questions please contact John Jordan, Prospect Park Alliance,

Landscape Management Office, 95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY. 11215. Phone:

(718) 287-8450 x105.

 

 

Jessica DiCicco

Forest Ecologist

Prospect Park Alliance

 

95 Prospect Park West

Brooklyn, NY 11215

718-287-8450 x 105

[Tim Smith]

Assistant Research Scientist - Stream Ecology – Grand Rapids, Minnesota

 

A research position is available for a long-term study of riparian harvesting

methods on ecosystem function (secondary production, organic matter breakdown,

and food web analyses) in Minnesota headwater streams. The study is part of a

collaborative effort of scientists at Michigan Technological University, USDA

Forest Service, US Geological Survey, and the University of Minnesota evaluating

the effectiveness of Minnesota’s riparian timber harvesting guidelines.

 

Responsibilities and duties include: Coordinating and conducting field and lab

work including collection of stream invertebrate samples, water quality and

hydrological measurements, and taxonomic identification of stream invertebrates;

supervising student interns; data analysis; report writing; and presenting

results at meetings. Position requires overnight travel of 5-7 days per month.

 

Qualifications: B.S. degree in Ecology, Entomology, or related field, plus two

years relevant experience is required. M.S. degree with emphasis in aquatic

invertebrate ecology preferred. Applicants should have aquatic invertebrate

identification skills; project management, data analysis, and report writing

experience; a strong work ethic; the ability to work in rough terrain and

tolerate biting insects; and a valid driver’s license.

 

Employment: Position will be offered through the Department of Biological

Sciences at Michigan Technological University and based at the USDA Forestry

Sciences Laboratory, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Position starts June 2007

(pending final budget approval) and is available for 12 months with renewal

contingent upon funding. Salary is $30,380 per year plus benefits.

 

Application: Send statement of research interests, curriculum vitae or resume,

copies of transcripts, and contact information for three professional references

to: Casey Huckins cjhuckin@mtu.edu), Department of Biological Sciences, Michigan

Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931. Review of

applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

 

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational

Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer.

[Tim Smith]

Chicago Botanic Garden’s

 

Conservation and Land Management

Internship Program

 

in collaboration with the

 

Bureau of Land Management

National Park Service

and US Forest Service

 

 

Would you like to gain hands-on experience through a paid internship in

conservation biology and natural resource management?

 

· 80 five-month paid internships for outstanding college graduates

 

· Working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Park

Service (NPS) and US Forest Service (USFS) in the western states

 

· Intern duties may include:

 

 

o Plant and animal monitoring and mapping

o Endangered species reintroduction

o Invasive species management

o Geographic data acquisition and analysis

o Biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans

 

o Fire ecology

o Land use planning

o Archaeology-related activities

o Recreation areas management

o Rangeland assessments

o Seed collection

 

 

 

· $750 / pay period (every 2 weeks)

 

· How to apply:

o Send a letter of interest and resume to kkordecki@chicagobotanic.org.

Please ask two referees to send a letter or recommendation to the same email.

Send an official school transcript to the address below. Open until all

positions are filled.

o Internships begin in June.

o A personal vehicle is necessary for this internship

o International applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in

the USA.

o Candidates must hold a BS or BA in ecology, plant biology, wildlife

biology or related field

 

· Pending funding, an optional extension may be offered to selected

interns for an additional 5-month internship with the Department of Conservation

and Environment (DEC) in Western Australia.

[Tim Smith]

Position Ttle: Seasonal Fisheries Field Technician

 

Agency/location: Green Diamond Resource Company/Korbel, CA

 

Responsibilities: Check and maintain juvenile salmonid out-migrant traps, conduct channel monitoring, snorkel surveys and other fish surveys as necessary for an aquatic conservation plan. Under the direction of the Aquatic Coordinator the Fisheries Tech will check and maintain out-migrant traps for juvenile salmonids, assist in surveying long-term channel monitoring reaches, and conduct snorkel and electrofishing surveys for juvenile salmonids.

 

Qualifications: Completed, currently enrolled, or recently accepted in a university fisheries program or related field, excellent physical condition and the ability to traverse steep and rugged terrain. Ability to work alone or in small groups without immediate supervision. Must have tolerance to poison oak and insect bites. Valid California drivers license.

 

Salary: DOE

 

Closing date: ASAP, Open until filled

 

Contact: Send resumes to GDRCo, Rachel Davis, PO Box 68, Korbel, CA 95550,

e-mail: rdavis@greendiamond.com, or fax: 707-668-3782

[Tim Smith]

INSTREAM FLOW HYDROLOGIST

 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a

Hydrologist/Engineer to join the Instream Flow Program team in the

Surface Water Resources Division at the agency’s headquarters in

Austin, Texas. The Instream Flow Team is one section within a highly

technical division of the agency, which is charged with maintaining an

instream flow data collection and evaluation program focused on

developing appropriate methodologies to determine flow conditions in

rivers and streams that will support a sound ecological environment.

This program is part of a tri-ageny initiative with the Texas Parks and

Wildlife and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

 

Salary range: $3,843- $6,862 *Salary commensurate with experience and

qualifications.

 

Description of Position for Instream Flow Hydrologist III-IV/Engineer

III-IV (08-11):

Performs highly complex hydrological/engineering, research, or

oversight work. Work involves planning, documenting, interpreting,

organizing, executing, and coordinating technical projects; preparing

designs, plans, estimates, and calculations; overseeing inspections; and

collecting field data. May plan, assign, and/or supervise contract

administration activities. Represents agency at meetings involving

other agencies, stakeholders and the general public. Works under

limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and

independent judgment.

We are seeking a graduate from an accredited four-year college or

university with a bachelor’s degree in hydrology, engineering, natural

sciences, or related field PLUS at least three years experience in

hydrological work.

 

The candidate should have knowledge of surface water hydrology

techniques such as baseflow separation, hydraulic modeling, and

rainfall/runoff modeling. Knowledge of instream flows and instream

flows legislation in Texas. Computer skills including use of software

such as Indicators of Hydrologic Alteration, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, RMA2 or

River2D, ArcView or AcrMap, MS Office, and programming languages such as

Basic, C, or Fortran. Skilled in conducting field studies, including

use of equipment such as pressure transducers, data loggers, GPS,

surveying equipment, depth sounders, flow meters, Acoustic Doppler

Current Profilers and small boats. Ability to work independently and

cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary work setting including staff from

other agencies and disciplines such as biology, ecology, geography, and

geomorphology. Ability to travel 25% of the time.

 

Please visit our website for a full description of this position and to

learn more about the Surface Water Resources Division of the TWDB:

http://www.twdb.state.tx.us

 

How to Apply:

Please complete a State of Texas Uniform Application for Employment,

which can be downloaded from the website www.WorkInTexas.com. You also

may attach a cover letter and resume. However, you must include the

State of Texas application to be considered for this position. The

position is open until filled.

 

Submit completed applications in person, by mail, or by FAX to the:

 

Texas Water Development Board

Human Resources Division

P.O. Box 13231

1700 North Congress

Austin, Texas 78711-3231

 

Main Line: 512-475-2142

FAX Line: 512-463-7644

 

 

 

Carla G. Guthrie, Ph.D.

Ecologist, Bays and Estuaries Section

Surface Water Resources

 

Texas Water Development Board

1700 North Congress Ave.

P.O. Box 13231

Austin, TX 78711-3231

 

Tel: (512) 463-4179

Fax: (512) 936-0816

[Tim Smith]

Freshwater Ecologist

 

James Madison University, Department of Biology

 

The Department of Biology at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, beginning August 2008. A Ph.D. is required, as well as evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and to establishing an active, externally supported research program involving undergraduates and master's level students and interdepartmental collaboration.

 

Preference will be given to candidates using experimental and/or quantitative methods. Post-doctoral research is desirable. Numerous potential collaborations are available with faculty in Biology, Chemistry and Geology working in local streams and regional watersheds. JMU is ideally situated in the central Appalachians of Virginia providing teaching and research environments with abundant and diverse stream habitats.

 

Teaching responsibilities include a course in freshwater ecology and lower division biology courses for majors and nonmajors.

 

The Department has 900 majors, 110 minors, 2000 General Education students, 12 M.S. students, and 35 full time faculty. Please visit our Web site at http://www.jmu.edu/biology/. Submit cover letter, names and contact information of 3 references; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy, and a research statement as part of an electronic application created at <http://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/joblink.shtml>http://www.jmu.edu/humanresources/joblink.shtml. Additionally, arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to <mailto:ecologysearch@jmu.edu>ecologysearch@jmu.edu. Include the name of the applicant in the subject line of the email. For further information, please contact Dr. Bruce Wiggins, Chair, Freshwater Ecologist Search Committee at wigginba@jmu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning 25 October 2007 until suitable applicants are found.

 

JMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative

[Tim Smith]

Applications continue to be accepted for some Fulbright Scholar awards for lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research in environmental science during the 2008-2009 academic year. Faculty and professionals in environmental science may apply not only for awards specifically in their field, but also for one of the many "All Discipline" awards open to any field.

 

Visit our website at <http://www.cies.org/>www.cies.org for descriptions of available awards and new eligibility requirements. Awards are closing daily, so please consult the relevant program officer before applying.