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EEB Undergrad Newsletter: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/undergrads/newsletter_current.htm Important Dates & Announcements 2. State of the Ocean’s Animals on PBS Series 3. African Americans in Life Sciences 4. Summer Position in Markow lab - Drosophila Field Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 6. Spend 10 weeks off campus studying endangered killer whales in the wild! Summer2007 Research/Field/Internship Opportunities 7. REU Position – Chinese Mystery Snails – Notre Dame stipend/housing 8. Summer Botany/Ecology Field Tech – Wetland Monitoring – Rocky Mountain National Park paid/housing 9. Summer Research Fellowships – Molecular Ecology of Bacteria in Insects – University of Rochester travel/stipend/housing 10. REU position - Red Squirrel – Yukon (Canada) food/stipend 11. Field Technicians – Pine Regeneration – Northern California 12. Field Assistants – Grassland Food Web Study – UC Berkeley stipend/housing 13. Field Assistants for Conservation/Vertebrate Taphonomy – Yellowstone food/travel 14. Volunteer Research Assistant – Food Web Interactions – New Zealand room/board 15. University of Idaho Fisheries Research Positions paid/housing/board 16. REU – Effects of Pesticides on Amphibians and Aquatic Communities – University of Pittsburgh paid/housing 17. Red Knot/Shorebird Research Assistants – Virginia paid/housing 18. Science Technician – Amphibians/Streams – Oregon and Washington paid 19. Endangered Species Review Assistant - Massachusetts 20. Seabird Field Assistants – Coastal Massachusetts 21. Fisheries Technician – Suffolk County, NY 22. Research Technician II – Moore Ecohydrology Lab – Texas A&M 23. Applied Scientist Tallgrass Prairie Preserve - Oklahoma 24. Inventory Ecologist – Pennsylvania 25. BioScience Research Technicians – Post-fire Ecology and Riparian Forest Structure – Oregon/Californina 26. Laboratory Research Assistant – Fire Ant – Austin, Texas (part-time) 27. Field Technician – Coyotes in Yellowstone – 2 positions 28. Research Assistant – Grassland Ecology and Global Change - Kansas 29. Biologist Position Bighorn Institute, Palm Desert, CA 30. PhD Studentship – Avian Research - Oxford 31. Graduate Student Assistantship – Climate Change on Soil and Ecosystem Processes in Grasslands – Kansas State University 32. Graduate Research Assistantships – University of Nevada, Reno – Riparian Systems ************************************************************************ Important Dates & Announcements MAR 24-30 Begin priority registration for graduate, medicine, pharmacy, seniors, and post-baccalaureate education certification students MAR 30 Last day for May and August graduates to apply for degree candidacy in order to have their name listed in the Spring Commencement Program MAR 31-APR 6 Begin priority registration for juniors APR 7-13 Begin priority registration for sophomores APR 14-20 Begin priority registration for freshmen and unclassified students ************************************************************************ REMINDER – To make an appointment for advising, please visit the online appointment calendar at http://corazon.biosci.arizona.edu/advising/ . After reviewing the calendar, please call 621-1588 to make an appointment. ************************************************************************ Things to do and Awards (Clubs, Info Sessions, Awards) 1) Applied Science Lecture Series The UA Professional Science Master’s in Applied Science and Business Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series proudly presents 2) State of the Ocean’s Animals on PBS Series “State of the Ocean’s Animals”, a new episode of the acclaimed PBS series Journey to Planet Earth premiers March 28, 2007 at 8PM on PBS. The special looks at the crisis to the world’s marine animals. “State of the Ocean’s Animals” is the tenth installment of public television's award-winning Journey to Planet Earth series. The show takes a hard look at why nearly half the world's marine animals may face extinction over the next twenty-five years. Case studies focus on how global warming, sea-level rise, over-fishing, and habitat destruction are beginning to empty the world's oceans. The one-hour episode also features inspiring stories of hope and courage that celebrate of the beauty and diversity of the natural world. The journey takes us to the Pacific Northwest, (whales, salmon and sea otters), New England (coastal fisheries), Florida (sea level rise and its effect on loggerhead turtles), Japan (the slaughter of dolphins), China (shark fin trade), the Antarctic (threats to Emperor Penguins), and Africa (coastal fisheries). Along the way, viewers will come to appreciate the diversity of our planet's marine life: the beauty, the incredible animals, and the dangers that threaten them all. The sobering reality is that our oceans are becoming dead zones. What was once ablaze with color has become a world without life. The question that lies at the heart of the documentary is this: how could one of our planet¹s most abundant resources face such peril that its very existence may be in jeopardy? And most important, how can we repair the damage we have already created? Educational materials available at http://www.pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/ Downloadable photos from past programs are available at www.pbs.org/pressroom ************************************************************************ 3) African Americans in Life Sciences A life sciences forum hosted by African Americans in Life Sciences will be held to help create awareness of different health related issues that affect the community while focusing on those that affect the minority communities. It exposes students to various health related fields and seeks to increase the interest of minority students in pursuing health related careers. This year the forum will be held on April 7th, 10am to 12pm at the Medical School. The plan is to have a diverse group of graduate school students in life science related fields available on that day to serve as an informal panel that could answer general questions about the application process, their field of studies etc. For questions to confirm your attendance please email ccanako@email.arizona.edu ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ 4) Summer Position in Markow lab - Drosophila Summer position available in the Markow lab for an exceptional student seeking to obtain research experience in biology. The student will work closely with a postdoc on a project relating to speciation in cactus-breeding Sonoran desert Drosophila (fruit flies). For more information on the details of the project please see the website: cis.arl.arizona.edu/PERT/people/Bono/index.htm The student will participate in all aspects of the project including the set-up and execution of lab experiments and the collection of data. The position is also likely to include some genetic work including PCR, running gels, and gene sequencing. Experience with any of these techniques is a plus, but certainly not a necessity. The most important qualities are that the student is hard-working, dependable, pays attention to detail, and learns quickly. Interested students should contact Jeremy Bono via email: jbono@email.arizona.edu ************************************************************************ Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 5) MCB 411 offered in Summer 2007 MCB 411 - Molecular Biology 6) Spend 10 weeks off campus studying endangered killer whales in the wild! Beam Reach is for you if you want to: study endangered orcas in the wild, sail for 5 weeks on a biodiesel electric catamaran work with experts in killer whale conservation and acoustics, learn about marine conservation and sustainability learn in a small group and get lots of individual time with instructors work on real science and your own research project, earn credits from the University of Washington Now accepting applications for our Spring 08 program (March 31-June 7, 2008). A few spaces are left in our fall 07 program: Aug 20 - Oct 28, 2007 Dive In: http://beamreach.org/?2sp8afl070314 If you have any questions contact Tracy tracy@beamreach.org ************************************************************************ Summer 2007 Research/Fieldwork/Internships 7) REU Position – Chinese Mystery Snails – Notre Dame stipend/housing Solving the mystery: ecosystem impacts of introduced Chinese mystery snails REU position available University of Notre Dame -Aquatic Ecology Dr. David Lodge The lab of Dr. David Lodge is seeking an REU student to develop and conduct a study of the invasive Chinese Mystery Snail (CMS) in lakes and streams of northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (funding pending). The project will investigate the mechanisms that allow CMS to establish populations and reach high densities. The student will receive a competitive stipend and housing at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center will be provided. The project will take place from early June to mid August 2007. Although previous aquatic experience is desired, it is not required. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter, along with three references to Jody Murray (jmurray7@nd.edu ) no later than April 15, 2007. Additionally, applicants should submit transcripts either by email (preferred method) or US mail to Jody Murray, University of Notre Dame, 175 Galvin, Notre Dame Indiana, 46556. Questions about the project may be directed to graduate student Matthew Barnes (mbarnes3@nd.edu ). ************************************************************************ 8) Summer Botany/Ecology Field Tech – Wetland Monitoring – Rocky Mountain National Park paid/housing Dates: early June through late August 2007 (dates may be flexible) Location: Rocky Mountain National Park APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2007 The position advertised is for one full-time field technician to assist a Colorado State University graduate student in data collection. The project is installation of equipment and initial data collection for a long term wetland monitoring project in Rocky Mountain National Park. Specifically, we will be collecting data such as community composition of both vascular and nonvascular plant species, water chemistry, soil characteristics, and hydrology. Duties include installing ground water wells, soil sampling, water chemistry data collection, vegetation sampling, and GPS navigation. The bulk of the work will be performed in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park in variable climatic conditions. Candidates must possess a four-year degree or currently be enrolled at a college or university pursuing a degree in biology, plant ecology, natural resource management, botany, forestry, or other similar area. Skills in the following areas are valuable: experience with backcountry travel, wilderness safety and first aid training, and working well in an isolated team setting. Experience with relevant fieldwork, plant identification skills including use of dichotomous keys is desirable, but not necessary. SALARY: $1,500/month with housing available in Rocky Mountain National Park. APPLICATION PROCESS: Email a 1 page resume and cover letter, including three references with telephone numbers and email addresses, to the contact information below. Please indicate availability as dates are flexible. CONTACT: Katie Driver, MS Student email: kmdriver@lamar.colostate.edu ************************************************************************ 9) Summer Research Fellowships – Molecular Ecology of Bacteria in Insects – University of Rochester travel/stipend/housing Summer Research Training Fellowships are available to study molecular ecology of endosymbiotic bacteria in insects at the University of Rochester. The fellowships will include travel expenses, a stipend, and housing for 6-8 weeks. The summer research training program will span June to August (dates are flexible). Interest in one of the following areas; entomology, microbiology, evolution or ecology is required and some experience in PCR is desirable. During the fellowship you will learn the methods involved in identification of insect hosts screening, molecular typing of endosymbiotic bacteria, and analysis of data relating to variation, global distribution and host associations of these endosymbionts. For more information and to download a copy of the application visit the following website: http://troi.cc.rochester.edu/~wolb/FIBR/education.html For questions: mclark11@mail.rochester.edu ************************************************************************ 10) REU position - Red Squirrel – Yukon (Canada) food/stipend One NSF-REU position is available to work as part of a long-term field experiment designed to test the importance of food abundance to life history evolution in red squirrels. The successful candidate will spend the summer (May to August) working as part of our core data collection crew near Kluane National Park in the Yukon of Canada and will collect additional data as part of an independent research project. Details on the squirrels, the area and the large collaborative project can be found at www.redsquirrel.msu.edu . Transportation to and from the site, food and a monthly stipend will be provided. If you are interested in spending the summer pursuing an undergraduate research project please contact by email (mcadama@msu.edu ) as soon as possible. Include as attachments to your email a cover letter indicating 1) your interest in the project, 2) what specific questions you might be interested in answering (feel free to suggest one that is not listed above), and 3) a statement of why you are suited for the position. Also attach a resume with references. If you are not from Michigan State University then please provide the name of someone at your home university who could potentially provide additional mentorship on your project during the next academic year. ************************************************************************ 11) Field Technicians – Pine Regeneration – Northern California This project examines the effects of fall and spring prescribed fire and mechanical treatments on knobcone pine regeneration in the northern California Coast Range. Specifically, this study investigates the impacts of these treatments on 1) seedling establishment and density, 2) shrub & herbaceous plant response and 3) fuel loading. Job Description: One to two field technicians are needed to assist a research assistant in post-treatment forest structure measurements and installation of experimental structures. Technicians are needed for up to 4 months of work – and start dates are flexible. Applicants with strong botany interest and the ability to identify plants using keys are encouraged to apply. Likely exposure to poison oak, ticks, bees, rattlesnakes and other chaparral and knobcone pine “surprises”. See http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/stephens-lab/students.htm for contact information and other summer field technician positions. ************************************************************************ 12) Field Assistants – Grassland Food Web Study – UC Berkeley stipend/housing Dates: approx May 1-August 31, 2007 Location: Carrizo Plain National Monument, California (60 miles east of San Luis Obispo, 2.5 hours north of L.A.) Duties: Volunteer field assistants are needed to assist with a variety of faunal surveys and the construction of exclosures as part of a new long-term food web study in the Carrizo National Monument. Technicians will assist with a variety of tasks, including small mammal mark-recapture and radio-telemetry, bird surveys, reptile surveys, invertebrate pitfall trapping, and spotlight surveys. Technicians will also assist with construction of cattle and rodent exclosures. Requirements: Applicants must be pursuing or have a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences. Previous field experience and a strong interest in conservation and/or management are desired. Compensation: Stipend of $500/month, plus housing is provided in a large air-conditioned ranch house. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by April 7, 2007 at prugh@nature.berkeley.edu ************************************************************************ 13) Field Assistants for Conservation/Vertebrate Taphonomy – Yellowstone food/travel Field assistants are needed for a continuing NSF-funded study of the ecological information contained within modern, surface bone accumulations (the remains of past generations) in Yellowstone National Park. This study examines patterns of decay and species representation in different habitats of Yellowstone in order to investigate the utility of modern bone accumulations as additional sources of data for use in conservation and management efforts. In addition, understanding how ecological information is represented by bone assemblages will enhance interpretations of fossil deposits. Field assistants will help find and map bones across the Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park. Participants should be interested in facets of ecology, paleontology, paleoecology, taphonomy, and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS), though previous field experience is not necessary. All expenses (food, camping fees, etc.) will be covered and significant financial aid for travel to Wyoming is available. There will be three expeditions, each lasting two to three-weeks. Expeditions start in May, June and August (dates to be determined). To apply, please send a one-page description illustrating your previous experience in field work/camping and how your interests relate to this research opportunity. Please include which expedition(s) (May, June, August/September, all) you are interested in and the dates you are available (as excursions have yet to be fully scheduled). In addition, please send your CV/resume along with two to three letters of recommendation to: Joshua Miller, 5734 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637. Application materials should be sent together and received no later than April 18, 2007. All levels of experience are welcome (current undergraduates and beyond) and your earliest response is appreciated. Please email me at millerjh@uchicago.edu with any questions, or for more information about the position. You may also view the website at http://home.uchicago.edu/~millerjh/2007_Field_Crew 14) Volunteer Research Assistant – Food Web Interactions – New Zealand room/board Volunteer research assistant needed early-May to early-August in the investigation of omnivorous food web interactions in the New Zealand marine intertidal. The assistant will be primarily responsible for monitoring laboratory-based predator-prey “handling time experiments” at the Edward Percival Field Station in Kaikoura but may also participate in the monitoring of caging experiments and quadrat-based abundance surveys at field sites on the west coast of the South Island. http://home.uchicago.edu/~mnovak/ ************************************************************************ 15) University of Idaho Fisheries Research Positions paid/housing/board Project: Passage of ESA-listed Adult Salmon and Pacific Lamprey in the Columbia River Basin Positions are available for field work to evaluate upstream passage of adult Chinook salmon and Pacific lamprey in the Columbia River basin. For these projects, fish will be collected at Bonneville and McNary Dams, outfitted with radio transmitters and monitored using fixed and mobile radio receivers as they migrate upstream. An associated study will also be conducted at Bonneville Dam to evaluate swimming performance and behavior of adult lamprey in fishways using an experimental fish ladder. We are looking for dependable and hardworking individuals interested in anadromous fisheries research. Previous experience with telemetry and fisheries research projects desired but not required. We will train you as needed for individual tasks. Apply ASAP, we will be hiring in the next few weeks. 1. Salmon tagging at Bonneville Dam (1 position). Duties will be to assist in collecting adult salmon, outfitting them with radio transmitters, and recording biological data. Tagging operations will be conducted in the Adult Fish Facility at Bonneville Dam. Experience handling large fish, knowledge of fish biology, and experience trailering required. Fieldwork for this project will run from early April through mid August. Based on experience and abilities wages $8.00 to $11.00/hr. Housing and board provided. 2. Lamprey study at Bonneville Dam (1 position). Assist in collection and tagging of adult lamprey with radio transmitter, set-up, operation, and breakdown of flume tests, and recording biological and behavioral data. Experience handling fish and conducting experimental studies, and knowledge of experimental design techniques and/or construction experience desired. Fieldwork for this project will run from mid May through mid August. Based on experience and abilities wages $8.00 to $11.00/hr. Housing and board provided. 3. Lamprey study at McNary Dam (3 positions). Persons needed to assist lamprey radio telemetry project at McNary Dam. Duties will include collecting and tagging lamprey with radio transmitters, recording tagging and biological data, and monitoring movements of radio-tagged fish. Fieldwork for this project will run from early June through September. Summer-only positions are available. Wages based on experience and abilities - $8.00 to $11.00/hr. Housing and board provided. Please contact the following persons if you have questions: Dr. Chris Peery, cpeery@uidaho.edu (Bonneville or McNary Work); Eric Johnson, ejohnson@uidaho.edu (Bonneville Work); Steve Lee, slee@uidaho.edu (Bonneville Work); or Chuck Boggs, cboggs@uidaho.edu (McNary Work) ************************************************************************ 16) REU – Effects of Pesticides on Amphibians and Aquatic Communities – University of Pittsburgh paid/housing The successful candidate will conduct independent research with the ultimate goal of publishing the work. Previous students have published their work in the world’s leading ecological journals including Ecology, Ecology Letters, and Oecologia. Students will be trained in all aspects of conducting ecological research as part of a diverse research team that examines the ecology and evolution of aquatic organisms. The experience will include collecting animals from ponds, swamps, and marshes and conducting both laboratory experiments and outdoor field experiments. The research experience occurs from early May through early August (12 weeks) at the University’s research station in northwest Pennsylvania http://www.pitt.edu/~biohome/Dept/Frame/pymatuninglabs.htm The student will attend weekly evening seminars and socialize with other undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty from around the country. During this time, the student will be paid $10/hour and enjoy free housing on the beautiful shores of Pymatuning Lake in northwestern PA. There also are funds available for research supplies and travel to nearby field sites. Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students (graduating seniors are not eligible). Minority applicants are especially encouraged. Interested students should send a resume, a list of references, and a brief cover letter detailing their interests in this research opportunity to Dr. Rick Relyea at relyea@pitt.edu . All applications should be submitted by 2 April 2007. For more information about the Relyea Lab, check out: http://www.pitt.edu/~relyea/ ************************************************************************ 17) Red Knot/Shorebird Research Assistants – Virginia paid/housing Agency: Virginia Tech Dept. Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Job Description: Assist in a study of habitat use and foraging behavior of red knots in Virginia and the Delaware Bay. Interact with federal, state, and university biologists in both NJ and DE. Qualifications: Bachelors degree, or progress towards degree, in Ecology, Wildlife, Environmental Science or related field. Ability to identify shorebirds, participate in boat monitoring of birds, hike long distances on beaches and through marshes, identify small colored leg bands, and participate in sorting and identification of invertebrate prey. Start and end date partially negotiable, approximately April 20-June 10. There is a possibility to extend work through summer working in a laboratory situation sorting sediment samples collected in the field. Must have B.S., or be working on a B.S., in Wildlife Science, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field. Experience with radio-telemetry, shorebird capture and tagging, identifying shorebirds, operating medium-sized watercraft (24-ft Privateer), and conducting field studies is preferred. Salary: $400/wk + housing + mileage For more info, contact: Jonathan Cohen jocohen1@vt.edu ************************************************************************ 18) Science Technician – Amphibians/Streams – Oregon and Washington paid Job Title: Science Technician I – Amphibians/Streams JOB NUMBER: 6029 The Science Technician I – Amphibians/Streams will participate in research efforts that further The Nature Conservancy’s terrestrial and aquatic restoration goals on the Conservancy’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve. The Conservancy is now conducting extensive research to investigate methods of restoring late-successional characteristics in the younger forests. Rigorous scientific study of several abiotic and biotic responses is being conducted in order to assess restoration effectiveness. The technician will partake in a rigorous survey of headwater streams that is intended to provide a pre-treatment assessment of headwater stream amphibian abundance throughout the watershed. Work involves sampling of permanent reaches in headwater streams using a daytime spotlight survey technique in order to identify and quantify abundance of headwater amphibian species. The crew will be based in Astoria, Oregon. This is a full-time, non-exempt position supervised by the Ellsworth Creek Ecologist. This position is expected to start early to mid June, 2007, and continue through September, 2007. Additional time to assist vegetation survey crews may be available in early October, but is not guaranteed. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or presently working toward a degree in herpetology, stream ecology, fish and wildlife, fisheries, natural resources, biology, or closely related field, previous experience conducting amphibian surveys in the Pacific Northwest, previous experience with a spotlight survey or light touch technique preferred, and ability to accurately identify invasive plant species preferred. Salary: $10 - $12 / hour depending on qualifications, past experience, and project funding. Lodging will not be provided. To Apply: If you are interested in more than one position at Ellsworth Creek, please apply for each position separately and indicate your order of preference in the cover letter. Send resume, cover letter (include dates of availability), and a list of three references to wa_reception@tnc.org State “Hiring Committee: Science Technician I – Amphibians/Streams” in subject heading. ************************************************************************ 19) Endangered Species Review Assistant - Massachusetts The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program in Westborough, Massachusetts, is recruiting for an Endangered Species Review Assistant. The Endangered Species Review Assistant provides critical assistance to the NHESP regulatory review staff in conducting endangered species impact reviews of proposed development or other projects pursuant to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act as well as under the rare wildlife sections of the Wetlands Protection Act regulations. The incumbent will: process correspondence regarding projects being reviewed, enter data into Natural Heritage's 'requests' database and maintain up-to-date information regarding each project's status; respond promptly to telephone calls related to environmental impact reviews of specific projects; review NHESP maps and databases for occurrences of endangered species on or near project sites; review projects to assess likely impacts to rare species and their habitats; draft written correspondence concerning environmental impact review projects; and perform other duties as assigned. This short-term position is through the Natural Heritage support services contract that the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences has with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The position runs until June 30, 2007, with the strong possibility of further employment. Send cover letter and resume to: Deb Stevens, email: deborah.a.stevens@state.ma.us Application deadline is March 23, 2007 or until the position is filled. Check www.nhesp.org to find out more about the Program. ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ 20) Seabird Field Assistants – Coastal Massachusetts Salary: $500/wk plus room, board and in-state travel covered. Dates: 1 May – 31 Sept. 2007. Location: South Coastal Massachusetts near Cuttyhunk, Island Qualifications: B.S. in a biological science; east coast seabird, shorebird, and raptor ID skills required; knowledge of GPS, GIS and marine radar highly desirable. Duties: Conduct boat and shore- based surveys nearby seabird nesting islands. Email resume, names of 3 references, and letter of interest to: Richard Podolsky podolsky@att.net ************************************************************************ 21) Fisheries Technician – Suffolk County, NY The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County is accepting applications for the position of fisheries technician. Work includes, but is not limited to: sampling of local, commercially important marine species (collection of length/age data for growth curve synthesis); processing of Vessel Trip Reports from local commercial fishermen; participation in studies associated with commercial fishing methods. Program headquarters located in Riverhead, NY, and sampling takes place throughout both the northern and southern forks of Long Island, as well as some NYC and Nassau County sites. The position allows for interaction with local species (bluefish, striped bass, American lobster, scup, Loligo, etc) as well as the opportunity for exposure to and familiarization with commercial fishing methods. Entry level pay is approximately $30K/year; standard 40 hour work week, sick and vacation leave, benefits. Required: Bachelor's degree in biology or related field. Knowledge of local fish species and harvesting methods. Fax resume to Kristin Knobloch at: Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program 631-727-7130 ************************************************************************ 22) Research Technician II – Moore Ecohydrology Lab – Texas A&M Seeking a highly motivated candidate for a one-year full-time position (with potential extension) to assist with research on the ecophysiology of giant reed, Arundo donax. Arundo is an invasive plant common in natural and artificial drainages throughout the southern United States. The purpose of this project is to characterize the growth and water use characteristics of this invasive plant using a leaf gas exchange system, in field populations and in a greenhouse. We are searching for a highly responsible individual with a B.S. or M.S. in plant ecology, plant physiology, or a related natural science field. Prior research experience in field ecology is highly desired. Work will be conducted in College Station, TX as well as the Rio Grande basin from McAllen to Brownsville, TX and the nearby Moore Air Base, a USDA facility. The position is available beginning May 1, 2007 (with up to two week’s flexibility) and is located on-campus at Texas A&M in College Station. Salary for the one year term will be $30,000, plus health insurance and retirement benefits. If interested, please submit electronically a brief letter of interest, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 referees to: Dr. Georgianne Moore, gwmoore@tamu.edu ************************************************************************ 23) Applied Scientist Tallgrass Prairie Preserve - Oklahoma JOB NUMBER: 400001 START DATE: Summer 2007 The Science and Stewardship Assistant is responsible for assisting with a wide variety of science and stewardship activities at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and in support of conservation efforts in the surrounding Flint Hills of Oklahoma and Kansas. He/she will assist with ecological monitoring and develop various GIS data layers of land management activities at the preserve and landscape scale, of both conservation targets and noxious species. * Collects and manages data (GIS, remote sensing) on land management activities. * Classifies conservation targets and noxious species, assesses their distribution, and prioritizes areas for conservation action. * Coordinates and performs fieldwork and logistical support for research, project development and monitoring. * Participate in preserve operations including maintenance, management and development and coordination of conservation programs. * Participate in prescribed burning program and wildfire control as a qualified Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2). TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to: Robert Hamilton bhamilton@tnc.org Application Deadline: April 15, 2007 ************************************************************************ 24) Inventory Ecologist – Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has a full-time, contract-funded opening for an inventory ecologist. The primary emphasis of this position is to conduct County Natural Heritage Inventories throughout Pennsylvania. Duties will include interpreting remote imagery, compiling information sources, conducting field surveys of significant sites, recording and analyzing information from site visits, mapping site locations, writing final reports and presenting findings to the public. Qualifications: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, field biology, conservation, or related field, plus experience; masters degree preferred. Suitable applicants should have a strong background in plant taxonomy and be able to demonstrate familiarity with Pennsylvania and/or mid-Atlantic/Midwest regions' flora and fauna and natural community classification. Must have experience involving intensive field studies and ecological research techniques. Facility with GIS and experience in the use of databases needed Please send your resume and a cover letter to: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Senior Director, Human Resources Box R, Mill Run, PA 15464 Visit our website: www.paconserve.org ************************************************************************ 25) BioScience Research Technicians – Post-fire Ecology and Riparian Forest Structure – Oregon/Californina 2 positions: 1 for Post-fire Ecology: Soil and 1 for Riparian Forest Structure Please indicate preference (if any) on your application. Agency: Oregon State University Soil Field Assistant: This research will focus on effects of post-fire salvage logging and tree planting on plant community and nitrogen dynamics in forests of northern California. We will locate field plots, sample plants and soils for biomass and nitrogen levels and collect data on plant community attributes in previously burned forests, some managed and some unmanaged. Riparian Field Assistant: This research will focus on the effects of fire suppression on riparian vegetation structure and composition in southwestern Oregon. We will be collecting data on tree ages and spatial structure in unmanaged riparian forest stands to reconstruct past forest conditions and compare them to current conditions. Qualifications: Previous field experience in ecological studies is required. Bachelor of Science (preferred) in forestry, ecology, botany or soils, or equivalent work experience Benefits: Housing may be provided near field sites Salary: $10.00-$14.00/Hour, depending on qualifications Dates: June 20, 2007 - September 30, 2007 Last Date to Apply: May 15, 2007 To apply: Please be specific about your qualifications as they pertain to the job description and desired skills. Send letter of interest, resume and list of three references (including name, address, telephone & e-mail address) to Jeff Shatford Email: jeff.shatford@oregonstate.edu ************************************************************************ 26) Laboratory Research Assistant – Fire Ant – Austin, Texas (part-time) Assist in laboratory experiments, insect husbandry, rearing of phorid flies, and maintaining fire ant colonies. Assist in field surveys and collection of ants in Texas. Assist in general lab maintenance and cleaning. Compensation Type: $11.00/hr Period Of Employment: Academic Year Send references, cover letter, and resume to tonyadee@mail.utexas.edu ************************************************************************ 27) Field Technician – Coyotes in Yellowstone – 2 positions April 15, 2007 - Aug. 15, 2007 The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry protocols. B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or similar background is required. Housing is in a remote setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations, in a field station setting. Compensation: Stipend of $400/month (pro-rated for partial months) with housing provided. Potential for continued employment at a higher pay level. To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing interest to: Michelle Uberuaga, uberuaga@yellowstoneresearch.org ************************************************************************ 28) Research Assistant – Grassland Ecology and Global Change - Kansas Full-time research position to work with an interdisciplinary team studying the impacts of global climate change in grassland ecosystems. We seek an individual to oversee data collection and the operation of a long-term climate change experiment (www.konza.ksu.edu/konza/ramps ) at the Konza Prairie Biological Station. Principal duties include maintaining rainfall shelter infrastructure and water/heating treatments, deploying and maintaining a variety of environmental sensors and dataloggers, assisting with collection of data and field samples, maintaining records and databases, and supervision of student employees. Requires: B.S. in Ecology, Environmental Science or related field; knowledge of ecological methods and sensor systems; driver's license, or ability to qualify; excellent computer skills; ability to transport heavy equipment and supplies in the field; and ability to work under challenging field conditions and in a team environment. Salary range is $34,060 to $41,860 per year (depending on qualifications) plus health and retirement benefits. To apply, send letter of application, CV or resume, and names of three references to: John Blair (jblair@ksu.edu ). Review of applications will begin on April 16, 2007 and continue until position is filled. ************************************************************************ 29) Biologist Position Bighorn Institute, Palm Desert, CA Bighorn Institute (www.BighornInstitute.org ) is a non-profit research and conservation organization established in 1982, and located in Palm Desert, CA. Our research is focused on the recovery of Peninsular bighorn sheep, which were federally listed as endangered in 1998. We maintain a captive breeding herd of Peninsular bighorn for population augmentation and conduct ongoing field studies of free-ranging bighorn. JOB DESCRIPTION: A hardworking, dedicated individual with good fieldwork, writing and computer skills is needed immediately to fill the position of biologist. This is a full time, permanent position with a combination of fieldwork and office work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to tracking radio-collared bighorn via foot, and caring for the captive herd of Peninsular bighorn, letter writing, data entry, writing field reports, newsletter articles, correspondence with members, general public, and resource agencies. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: B.S. or B.A. in biological sciences or related field. Excellent writing skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Access are required. Applicant must be willing to work long hours and perform a wide variety of tasks. Single individual on-site housing is provided and applicant must live on property (no dogs allowed). SALARY: Starting salary is $2,300 per month working approximately 50 hrs per week, 5 days/week. Benefits include health insurance after 6 months, 1 week paid vacation after 1 year, and a retirement plan at 2 years. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Fax or mail cover letter, resume, list of 3 references (address and phone number), photocopy of original transcripts and a scientific writing sample (i.e., an excerpt from a college term paper, no longer than 10 pages) to: Aimee Byard, Associate Director, Bighorn Institute, P.O. Box 262, Palm Desert, CA 92261. You can fax application materials to: 760-340-3987 (attn. Aimee Byard). No phone calls or emails please. We would like to fill this position as soon as possible. ************************************************************************ Graduate Student Opportunities 30) PhD Studentship – Avian Research - Oxford PhD studentship available on "Individual variation in problem solving ability amongst great tits and new caledonian crows: proximate causes and adaptive significance". http://www.zoo.ox.ac.uk/egi/studentships.htm Closing date 16 April 2007. For questions, contact John Quinn john.quinn@zoo.ox.ac.uk ************************************************************************ 31) Graduate Student Assistantship – Climate Change on Soil and Ecosystem Processes in Grasslands – Kansas State University We seek an enthusiastic, motivated graduate students to work with an interdisciplinary team studying the impacts of global climate change in grassland ecosystems while pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the Division of Biology at Kansas State University. The successful applicant will conduct research in the context of a DOE-funded long-term climate change experiment at the Konza Prairie Biological Station, an NSF-funded LTER site. This field-based experiment (www.konza.ksu.edu/ramps) includes simultaneous manipulations of rainfall timing and temperature in native grassland to determine how key ecosystem attributes and processes are altered by interactions between multiple climate change factors. Review of potential applicants will begin at once, and continue until the position is filled. We expect to admit one student in Fall 2007, but it may be possible to begin research this summer. Previous research experience with field and laboratory techniques related to soil and ecosystem studies is desirable, but not required. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. John Blair (jblair@ksu.edu) for more information, and to include a CV or resume in your initial correspondence. Admission into the graduate degree program at KSU will be required. ************************************************************************ 32) Graduate Research Assistantships – University of Nevada, Reno – Riparian Systems Anticipate funding for 1 - 2 students to conduct ecological research in support of riparian restoration at the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, a complex of desert springs that supports the highest concentration of endemic species in the United States. Projects will take a historical ecology approach, addressing reference conditions for woody riparian vegetation composition and structure, as well as fire history. The assistantship includes a graduate stipend of $18,000/year, pays health insurance benefits, and covers the cost of tuition. Desired start date is Fall 2007 although a January 2008 start will also be considered. To Apply: Send a cover letter describing your background including research interests and experiences, a resume or CV, unofficial copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references. These materials should be sent to: Dr. Peter Weisberg pweisberg@cabnr.unr.edu Additional information on the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science can be found at http://www.ag.unr.edu/nres/, and on the Great Basin Landscape Ecology Lab can be found at http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/index.htm.
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