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Posted 2/27/08: Watershed Steward Position The Adirondack Watershed Institute of Paul Smith's College

Are you interested in public education? Interpretation? Water Quality? Invasive Species? Does an outdoor position involving a great deal of public interaction sound like fun? Do you want to spend your summer in the beautiful northern Adirondacks near our sparkling lakes? Read on….Term of appointment: May 18 - September 1, 2008 (15 weeks)

Full-time and Half-time positions available; Full-time (40 hours) - work all weekends plus 3 days per week (5 days per week total); half-time position works weekends, plus Friday mornings.

Steward locations: Upper St. Regis Lake, Rainbow Lake, Lake Placid (boat launch), Long Lake (Long Lake and Tupper Lake residents would be able to work from home)

Duties: Public education and natural/cultural history interpretation. Data collection and analysis: recreational use patterns, wetland study, water quality. Service projects: exotic invasive aquatic species mapping and control, operation of boat wash station, trail maintenance, etc. Report writing. Maintenance of webpage. You will spend most of your days outdoors, in all weather.

Salary: $420 per week

To Apply: Submit a letter describing your interest and summarizing your qualifications for the position, along with a current resume with 3 references (at least one on-campus) to Eric Holmlund, Director WSP, Paul Smith’s College, Box 265, Paul Smiths, New York, 12970. You may also email the Director at eholmlund@paulsmiths.edu

Closing date: March 21, 2008: first review of applicants.

Background and Mission of the Program The Watershed Stewardship Program (WSP) at Paul Smith's College is a community‑based program designed primarily to educate the public about conservation, preservation, and stewardship issues of particular water bodies and forests within a watershed. The WSP also fulfils research and service functions. Watershed Stewards will be stationed at the Upper St. Regis Lake, Rainbow Lake and Lake Placid public boat launches and at times will be engaged in specific projects related to water quality. On selected weekends, Watershed Stewards will be stationed at the summit of St. Regis Mountain, and will be charged with presenting an informational program that includes conservation messages such as erosion control and protection of summit vegetation.

Posted 2/27/08: Wildlife Monitoring and Natural Resource Interpretive Internships (2 positions):

Position 1: Wildlife (loon) Monitoring- Survey and monitor common loons and other wildlife on Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Small boat handling skills and knowledge of avian biology desirable. Position runs May 1, 2008- approximately Aug. 1, 2008. Stipend: $200/week; housing provided. Submit letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to : Carol R. Foss, New Hampshire Audubon, 3 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301, Tel. 603-224-9909 X331; Email: pcasey@nhaudubon.org, Applications should be received by March 20, to receive full consideration.

Position 2: Natural Resource Interpretation- Develop and give environmental education/ natural history interpretative presentations; develop aquatic invasive plant control/ outreach program; assist visitors; monitor public use; develop interpretative materials; assist with public outreach events. Position runs May 19- Aug. 15, 2008. Stipend $200/week; housing provided. Submit inquiries/ applications to: Internship Coordinator, Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 240, Errol, NH 3579. Tel. 603-482-3415; email: laurie_wunder@fws.gov. Applications should be received by March 25, 2008, to receive primary consideration.

Lake Umbagog is a large, remote, pristine lake and wetland system located in the boreal forest region of northern New Hampshire. Additional information about both positions and the Refuge may be found at: www.fws.gov/northeast/lakeumbagog.

Posted 2/14/08: REU for biological field studies on Vancouver Island

An REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) opportunity with the University of Notre Dame is available for a sophomore or junior interested in investigating the dynamic of climate change and biogeography. The selected student will participate in field studies that focus on the role for climate in limiting the distribution of species, the possibility that species could colonize regions outside their historic distribution, and the potential effectiveness of assisted migration as a tool for promoting biodiversity conservation under climate change. Studies involve two species of butterfly and their host plants in the threatened Garry oak ecosystem of Vancouver Island, BC. Research tasks will include catching butterflies, participating in butterfly population surveys, and tending to captured adults for egg collection. The student also will take on a related, independent project.

The REU can begin as early as April 1 but later start dates are possible. Field studies will end July 31, but subsequent study in the lab at Notre Dame is possible. The stipend is $4100 for a minimum of 10 weeks; housing and financial assistance for travel to Vancouver Island is provided. Selected individual must be able to work as a team but also function independently. Prior experience with field work and camping is desired. Avalid driver’s license is required.

Interested applicants should visit the URL below for further details and application requirements. http://globes.nd.edu/news-and-upcoming-events/reu.shtml. Queries also can be sent to Derrick Parker (Ph.D. student) at dparker3@nd.edu and Dr. Jessica Hellmann (principle investigator) at hellmann.3@nd.edu.

Posted 2/14/08: SEASONAL AVIAN RESEARCH TECHNICANS (2) AND PAID INTERNSHIP ASSISTANTS (2)

Dates: April 15 to July 15 for ongoing songbird breeding ecology studies including Cerulean Warbler, Hooded Warbler, and Worm-eating Warbler in northeast Alabama. Duties will include point count surveying, mist-netting, radio telemetry tracking, nest searching, and habitat assessments. Expect early mornings and hot, humid weather with overnight camping on a regular basis. Salary: $2000/month for research assistants and $1200/month for interns. Opportunities may exist for qualified and motivated candidate to continue research in pursuit of graduate degree.

Please submit cover letter and resume with contact information of three references to yong.wang@aamu.edu or Alabama A&M University, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, c/o Dr. Yong Wang, PO Box 1927, Normal, AL 35762 (Ph: 256-372-4229).

Positions are open until filled.

Posted 2/14/08: Avian Field Technicians (OR)

3 field technicians needed to assist in the study of the longer-term effects of thinning stands of Douglas-fir on songbirds (27 April to 30 July).

This is a continuation of an Oregon Dept. of Forestry/Oregon State University project that examined the short-term effects of thinning; study sites were thinned 10 years ago. Fieldwork will be conducted in the Tillamook Forest, located in the northern Coast Range of Oregon.

Responsibilities include point count surveys, nest searching for focal species, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Must be be tolerant of pre-dawn mornings and long days in the field, and be able to maintain a good attitude. Shared housing near Tillamook and field vehicles are provided.

To apply: please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references with contact information by March 14th. Review of applications begins immediately and qualified applicants will be hired as they are identified. Qualifications: Prior field experience including conducting point counts preferred, identification of western birds by sight and sound, experience with careful and detailed collection of data. Applicants should be tolerant of living and working closely with the same crewmembers throughout the field season, be flexible to changing tasks, and tolerant of working in cold, rainy conditions.

Salary: $1400/mo, includes housing.

Last Date to Apply: March 14, 2008.
Contact: Rebecca Cahall, rebecca.cahall@oregonstate.edu

Posted 2/14/08: Summer Research Internships with the Great Lakes Research and Education Center, National Park Service

Location: One of four Great Lakes National Parks ( Apostle Islands, Indiana Dunes, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores, and Grand Portage National Monument)

Closing Date: March 28, 2008

Program Description: The Great Lakes Research and Education Center seeks FOUR RESEARCH INTERNS to assist with natural resource and cultural research at one of the above National Parks. The period for the internship is 12-16 weeks during the summer of 2008. We are seeking enthusiastic and versatile people with a background in ecological sciences or cultural resources. Each intern will work with a park manager and a researcher from a partner university. Responsibilities may include field sampling, field monitoring, data management, historical research, and technical writing. The intern will have opportunities to attend workshops and other park programs. At the end of the project, the intern will produce a report of the research results and/or an educational component to present to the public and managers about the research project. Academic credit may be arranged with the student's home institution.

Desired Intern Qualifications: Students in good academic standing working toward a B.S., M.S., Ph.D., or Postdoctoral candidate may apply. Students with background in biology, hydrology, geography, anthropology are encouraged. Familiarity with GPS and GIS techniques, biological field monitoring methods, literature searches is desirable.

Research Projects: A brief park description and the priority research projects for each park are as follows:

- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, with its pristine beaches, is located on the southern edge of Lake Superior and consists of 21 islands and 12 miles of shoreline. Research projects focus on

1) forest health - severity and extent of forest pests on forest health, and

2) impacts of hydrologic changes to wetlands.

- Grand Portage National Monument is a cultural and historic park, located about 50 miles southwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada along the north shore of Lake Superior. Research projects include refining and advancing scientific understanding of a large collection of cultural materials from Minnesota's earliest period of Euro-American exploration and cultural encounters between Europeans and the native Ojibwe Tribe.

- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore located at Porter, Indiana, is about 60 miles east of metropolitan Chicago, Illinois along the southern end of Lake Michigan. The park was established in 1966 and encompasses more than 15,000 acres. Research projects include 1) restoration biology- determine successful techniques to restoring disturbed lands, and 2) wildlife ecology- improve understanding of very abundant wildlife.

- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, located along the northwest shore of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, is composed of 71,199 acres and includes two offshore islands. Research projects include 1) investigations of methods to control exotic insects responsible for tree declines, and 2) geographical Information Systems (GIS) - modeling and change analysis to determine vegetation in wetlands, uplands, and islands since pre-settlement times and 3) understanding the life history traits and protection of the Pitcher's thistle, an endangered species.

Compensation: $3,000 will be awarded to support a stipend, travel, equipment, and other costs during a 12-16 week session, which runs from about May 15 through August 25, 2008. Start and ending times are flexible, depending on the park's needs. Housing is provided at most parks.

Application process: For details on projects at each park and the application process, visit the website: http://www.cesu.umn.edu/MiniGrantProgram.html

Posted 2/14/08: Through the "Centennial Challenge", the National Park Service has funds to hire 3,000 additional seasonals this year.

On the website, www.nps.gov, in the Centennial box on the right-hand side, is a link to "Seasonal Employment" that takes the user to new pages. Also new is that the seasonal page links to a running list of all the centrally advertised seasonal jobs. Link directly: http://www.nps.gov/personnel/seasonal.htm#assistant

Posted 2/7/08: Summer Research Opportunities in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Clarkson University

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates

THEME: Sustainable solutions to emerging environmental problems.

WHO: Environmental engineering or science students expecting to graduate between December 2008 and May 2010.

WHEN: Ten weeks, May 26 - August 1, 2008.

WHERE: Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.

WHAT: Conduct environmental research with faculty and graduate student mentors. Research projects are available in the following areas:
- fate, transport, and remediation of emerging pollutants
- green chemistry
- alternative energy and greenhouse gas reduction
- biodiversity and ecological sustainability
- environmental stresses on biological systems
- lifecycle assessment

- political and social responses to emerging environmental problems

ACHIEVEMENTS: Research results from participants in the REU program have been presented at national conferences and won prizes at national paper competitions.

BENEFITS: free room and $75/week for food, stipend of $4,500, some travel expenses, a stimulating research environment and great summer outdoors activities.

To Apply: Apply by March 1, 2008

DETAILS: For complete information on this summer's research program, detailed
description of application requirements, and a summary of past research experiences
please visit our web site: http://www.clarkson.edu/reu/ or contact the Co-Investigators directly:
Dr. Andrea R. Ferro Dr. Silvana Andreescu
206 Rowley Laboratory 206 Science Center - Bio Chem Wing
Clarkson University Clarkson University

Potsdam , NY 13699-5710 Potsdam, NY 13699-5810
Tel (315) 268-7649 Tel (315) 268-2394
Fax (315) 268-7985 Fax (315) 268-6610
aferro@clarkson.edu eandrees@clarkson.edu

Posted 2/7/08: Summer Internship Positions in Forest Ecology in the Pacific Northwest

DESCRIPTION: Field crew positions are available to assist with long-term ecological research in forests of the Pacific Northwest. Crews will participate in vegetation studies as part of the Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) experiment, a large-scale investigation of forest ecosystem responses to structural-retention harvests in western Oregon and Washington.

Information about DEMO and our vegetation studies in particular, can be found at our Web site: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.demo/

Field sites lie in the western Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon. Crews will sample permanent plots in experimental harvest units to characterize changes in vegetation composition and structure. Responsibilities will include identifying understory plant species, estimating plant abundance, and measuring coarse woody debris and ground conditions.

These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or recent graduates who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology or silviculture. The nature of the work requires extended periods in the field (up to 8 consecutive days). Bunkhouse accommodations will be available for portions of the summer, but camping may be necessary at other times.

QUALIFICATIONS: Previous field experience in sampling forest understory or other vegetation; familiarity with the flora of western Oregon and Washington; ability to utilize taxonomic keys and to collect and catalogue plant specimens.

We seek individuals who can attend to details, have legible handwriting, can work long
hours under strenuous field conditions (e.g., steep slopes, dense vegetation, and
inclement weather), and can work and live cooperatively with others.

SALARY: $12.00/hr or more depending on qualifications/past experience

DURATION: ~15 June to ~15 September 2008

CLOSING DATE: 7 March 2008

TO APPLY: SEND THE FOLLOWING:
-HANDWRITTEN cover letter that includes information about your interests and
qualifications; dates of availability; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of
two references.

-typewritten resume
-copies of college transcripts or professional work products
-two letters of reference

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Shelley Evans, College of Forest Resources, Box 352100, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-2100
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email: saevans@u.washington.edu, Phone: 206-543-9792

Posted 2/7/08: Seasonal Biological Science Technician Internship (GS-05/GS-07) - National Park Service

This is the opportunity you have been looking for! Your chance to spend the summer visiting parks from Maine to Virginia!!!

The National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring is recruiting 4 seasonal biological science technicians to collect forest health data in 17 parks throughout the Eastern US (from Acadia in Maine to southern Virginia). Incumbents will establish permanent forest monitoring plots and collect data on forest health, structure and composition, regeneration, understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, and soil characteristics. This is largely a field based position, and incumbents will be required to carry heavy field equipment (40+lbs), and hike though rough terrain on and off trail.

Park housing will be available at the duty stations ( Acadia National Park ( Bar Harbor, ME) and Fredericksburg, VA). When away from these duty stations (50% of the time), the National Park Service will pay lodging and per diem costs.

To Apply: For more information, please view the announcement on the USAJOBS website: http://www.usajobs.gov/ Search for:

-Crew leaders (GS-7)
Job Announcement Number: GATE-T-08-021 DEU
-Field technicians (GS-5)
Job Announcement Number: GATE-T-08-020 DEU

For additional information please contact Jim Comiskey.
Jim Comiskey, Ph.D.
Mid-Atlantic Network Coordinator
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
120 Chatham Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
540-654-5328 (Tel.)
540-891-5169 (Fax)
http://www.nature.nps.gov/im/units/midn/index.htm

Posted 2/7/08: Summer field research experience internships for undergrads (REU) and recent graduates

Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation.

No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant.

To Apply: If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website
http://echinacea.umn.edu/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications due 7 March 2008.

Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D.
Conservation Scientist
Division of Plant Science and Conservation
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
phone: 847 835 6978
fax: 847 835 5484
email: swagenius@chicagobotanic.org
web: http://echinacea.umn.edu

Posted 2/7/08:Seasonal Research Intern Positions at the US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station- forestry/ forest ecology/ fire

Duties: The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station anticipates filling four temporary positions for the summer of 2008 (approximately June 1 to Sept. 1 or beyond (start and end dates somewhat flexible)) at the GS-4 to GS-6 levels to assist with forestry and forest ecology research. Three of the positions will be based at Pinecrest, CA, 35 miles east of Sonora in the Central Sierra Nevada. The fourth position will be based at Bogard, on the Lassen National Forest. The students we hire will work on three projects:

1. Two studies are being implemented on the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest. The objective of the first study is to evaluate the influence of stand spatial structure on natural regeneration and resilience to wildfire, and the objective of the second study is to develop methods for minimizing mortality of large pines when fire is reintroduced after a long period of fire suppression. Duties will include laying out study units using GPS and GIS (yes, getting paid to hike!). We will also be re-mapping forest stands originally mapped in 1929 to better understand long- term forest development after different types of logging. The Stanislaus-Tuolumne Experimental Forest is in a spectacular location just west of the Emigrant Wilderness and north of Yosemite National Park and contains some of finest remnant old-growth sugar pine mixed conifer forest outside of the National Parks.

2. A study was installed shortly after a 2002 wildfire on the Blacks Mountain Experimental Forest to investigate rate of fuel accumulation following varying levels of salvage logging, ranging from no removal to complete removal. In the summer of 2008, we will be determining how understory vegetation and tree seedling recruitment was affected by salvage logging. For this position, some knowledge of California flora is required.

3. A new study will be initiated in Lassen National Park, east of Redding, CA to determine the historical fire regime in sections of the park currently dominated by shrubs with scattered pockets of large trees. We will be searching for snags and downed trees containing fire scars, and assisting with sample collection for dendrochronology work. This will involve hiking over very rough terrain and carrying heavy loads.

These jobs are an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining field experience. Those hired will likely work on at least two of the above projects. One of the positions at Pinecrest will be for a crew leader; an undergraduate degree is required with some graduate work or experience beneficial. Incoming graduate students looking for thesis/ dissertation research possibilities are especially encouraged to apply for the crew leader position.

Pay commensurate with education and experience (GS-4 = $13.53/hr [some undergraduate coursework], GS-5 = $15.13/hr [completed undergraduate degree], GS-6 = $16.87/hr [some graduate coursework and/or experience]). Housing will be provided, but
several weeks may be spent camping.

Qualifications:

- Must be a student or will become a student in the fall
- Coursework in forestry or ecology, GIS or GPS skills a plus but not necessary
- Some knowledge of California flora required for several of the positions
- Interest in being outdoors and capable of hiking long distances over difficult terrain
- Able to deal with inclement weather and the occasional mosquito and stinging bee
- Capable of living and working closely together with others

To Apply: Please send resume, including the name, title, address, phone number, and email address of at least three references to: eknapp@fs.fed.us. While we will accept resumes as late as March 1, applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. Positions are open until filled. For more information call Eric Knapp (530) 226-2555, or Martin Ritchie (530) 226-2551.

Posted 2/7/08: Field Assistant Intern Sought For Biological Field Studies on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

We seek two highly motivated undergraduate students or recent college graduates to participate in field research from April 15 through July 31, 2008 on southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia (1 person) and from April 5th through June 30th, 2008 in Ashland/Medford, Oregon (1 person). The assistants will participate in projects investigating plant and insect dynamics in response to global change in oak-savanna ecosystems.

Duties: Duties include conducting butterfly and plant surveys, rearing butterflies for egg
collection, collecting weather data and establishing experiments with butterflies and an invasive gall wasp. Assistants must be prepared to work long consecutive days outside, in a variety of weather conditions. Other participants in field studies include Ph.D. students and technical staff.

Pay: Monthly stipend and housing provided. Willing to work with student applicants to arrange for course work requirements to be completed from the field (e.g., final exams).

To Apply: Interested applicants should send a CV/resume’ with references to Jason Dzurisin (Hellmann lab manager) at jdzurisin@nd.edu. For more information, contact Jessica Hellmann (primary investigator) at hellmann.3@nd.edu.

Applications must be received by March 1st, 2008.

Posted 2/7/08:Seasonal Research Intern Positions at the US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station- forestry/ forest ecology/ fire

Posted 2/7/08: Field Assistant Intern Sought For Biological Field Studies on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Pay: Monthly stipend and housing provided. Willing to work with student applicants to arrange for course work requirements to be completed from the field (e.g., final exams).

Applications must be received by March 1st, 2008.

Posted 2/7/08: Paid Summer Ecology Internships for Undergraduates - NSF REU The Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) Program - 2008

The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station of Fordham University has a select number of paid research opportunities for undergraduate students for our Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) program. The CSUR program will run from May 28 through August 19, 2008. This is an NSF-REU Site. Students will work at a wooded field station with state-of-the-art research laboratories, less than an hour from New York City. This year we will offer approximately ten awards to qualified undergraduates interested in conducting independent research.

Pay: Stipends of $4,800 plus a travel reimbursement will be awarded to successful applicants, and rent at the field station is free. Limited funds are available to support research and local travel. Applicants supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

A sample of some of the potential student projects for 2008 includes:
- Biological control of arthropods that transmit disease - Bloom-forming cyanobacteria in lakes of Central Park, New York
- Costs of herbivory defense in the invasive plant Alliaria petiolata
- Evolutionary genetics and genomics of bacteria
- Evolutionary responses of an annual plant to climate change
- Fungal interactions
- Hemlock defoliation effects on soil processes and forest regeneration
- How does UV exposure affect microbial pathogens in a reservoir? - Impact of an invasive species on local mosquito species. - Plants in urban systems
- Surveying aquatic insect emergence patterns in Calder Lake
- Vocal identification of individual sub-oscine birds
- Variability in avian immune function

Successful candidates will be matched with scientists with similar research interests. Core program activities include the design and execution of independent, closely mentored research projects, and participation in mini-courses and weekly seminars. Through these activities, students will learn the fundamentals of experimental design, use of the scientific literature, data collection and analysis, and oral presentation.

To Apply: An application (which includes full details of potential research projects) can be requested by email from REUatCalder@fordham.edu - For further details on the program and a list of research areas available this summer for students, see: http://www.fordham.edu/REUatCalder
- You may also request information by phone from the CSUR office at: 914-273-3078, ext.
10.
Applications are due by February 15, 2008

Posted 2/7/08: Summer Research Opportunities in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at Clarkson University

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates

THEME: Sustainable solutions to emerging environmental problems.

WHO: Environmental engineering or science students expecting to graduate between December 2008 and May 2010.

- political and social responses to emerging environmental problems

ACHIEVEMENTS: Research results from participants in the REU program have been presented
at national conferences and won prizes at national paper competitions.

BENEFITS: free room and $75/week for food, stipend of $4,500, some travel expenses, a stimulating research environment and great summer outdoors activities.

To Apply: Apply by March 1, 2008

DETAILS: For complete information on this summer's research program, detailed description of application requirements, and a summary of past research experiences
please visit our web site: http://www.clarkson.edu/reu/ or contact the Co-Investigators directly:
Dr. Andrea R. Ferro Dr. Silvana Andreescu
206 Rowley Laboratory 206 Science Center - Bio Chem Wing
Clarkson University Clarkson University

Potsdam , NY 13699-5710 Potsdam, NY 13699-5810
Tel (315) 268-7649 Tel (315) 268-2394
Fax (315) 268-7985 Fax (315) 268-6610
aferro@clarkson.edu eandrees@clarkson.edu

Posted 2/7/08: Summer Internship Positions in Forest Ecology in the Pacific Northwest

DESCRIPTION: Field crew positions are available to assist with long-term ecological research in forests of the Pacific Northwest. Crews will participate in vegetation studies as part of the Demonstration of Ecosystem Management Options (DEMO) experiment, a large-scale investigation of forest ecosystem responses to structural-retention harvests in western Oregon and Washington.

Information about DEMO and our vegetation studies in particular, can be found at our Web site: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.demo/

Field sites lie in the western Cascade Range of Washington and Oregon. Crews will sample permanent plots in experimental harvest units to characterize changes in vegetation composition and structure. Responsibilities will include identifying understory plant species, estimating plant abundance, and measuring coarse woody debris and ground conditions.

These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduates or recent graduates who are giving serious consideration to advanced study or professional work in forest ecology or silviculture. The nature of the work requires extended periods in the field (up to 8 consecutive days). Bunkhouse accommodations will be available for portions of the summer, but camping may be necessary at other times.

QUALIFICATIONS: Previous field experience in sampling forest understory or other vegetation; familiarity with the flora of western Oregon and Washington; ability to utilize taxonomic keys and to collect and catalogue plant specimens.

We seek individuals who can attend to details, have legible handwriting, can work long
hours under strenuous field conditions (e.g., steep slopes, dense vegetation, and
inclement weather), and can work and live cooperatively with others.

SALARY: $12.00/hr or more depending on qualifications/past experience

DURATION: ~15 June to ~15 September 2008

CLOSING DATE: 7 March 2008

TO APPLY: SEND THE FOLLOWING:
-HANDWRITTEN cover letter that includes information about your interests and qualifications; dates of availability; and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of
two references.

Posted 2/7/08: Seasonal Biological Science Technician Internship (GS-05/GS-07) - National Park Service

-Crew leaders (GS-7)
Job Announcement Number: GATE-T-08-021 DEU
-Field technicians (GS-5)
Job Announcement Number: GATE-T-08-020 DEU

Posted 2/7/08: Field Technicians Fort Hood ( Texas) mid-March to June 2008

Field technicians needed from approximately mid-March to late June 2008 (dates somewhat flexible; total position duration about 16 weeks) to participate in a stress ecophysiology project on two federally endangered species, the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-Cheeked Warbler. The research is a collaboration among investigators at Princeton University, Tufts University, and University of Illinois. The Princeton group uses heart rate telemetry to study the metabolic demands of stress induced by human and military activity. The Tufts group studies the hormonal response to short- and long-term exposure to disturbance. Work takes place at Fort Hood, a beautiful 88,000-ha military installation adjacent to the city of Killeen, Texas. And, yes! It is beautiful! The base is home to many endemic insects, and also to bobcats and mountain lions not to mention tons of birds.

Primary tasks of crew members will be to locate adult birds on their territories, map territories, find nests, and assist in targeted mist-netting, transmitter mounting, blood sampling, nest monitoring, behavioral observations, and various other activities related to field experiments on birds. Crew members will be responsible for keeping extensive, detailed field notes.

Pay: approximately $2,100/month and workers must provide their own housing and transportation to work (vehicle provided for field work).

Applicants must be at least 21 years old by date of hire, have a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record. Applicants must have good hearing, be able to see the full spectrum of colors, and be in sufficient physical condition to carry gear long-distances, cross-country, in hot and humid weather. Although Fort Hood offers a great wildlife experience, crews will start work before sunrise, walk many kilometers, and endure harsh field conditions including exposure to intense sun, heat, chiggers, fire ants, cactus, snakes, and abundant poison ivy.

Preferred qualifications:
(1) a 4-year degree in a life science, or equivalent experience
(2) field experience in finding nests, determining color band combinations from a distance, identifying birds by sight and sound, and mist-netting (experience with our study species not especially important)
(3) self-motivation and ability to work independently and a willingness to learn new skills
(4) flexibility to daily changes in activities and assignments as experiments progress
(5) ability to navigate alone in the field using map, compass, and GPS
(6) excellent attention to detail.

To apply: please send a letter of intent, CV, and the names of three referees to Isabelle Bisson at ibisson@princeton.edu with “Fort Hood Crew” in the subject line. E-mail applications are preferred but materials can also be sent to: Dr. Isabelle-Anne Bisson, Dept. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University, Princeton NJ 08544.

Posted 2/7/08: Seasonal field botanists (The Nature Conservancy)

TITLE: Seasonal Field Botanist (4 positions)
SUPERVISOR: Vegetation Ecologist
LOCATION: Fort Hood, Texas
STARTING/ENDING DATES: June 23 – October 3, 2008
SALARY: $540/week

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 28 (positions will be filled as applications arrive)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The seasonal field botanist will work with a team of three other seasonal field botanists under the supervision of the Vegetation Ecologist and the Vegetation Technician. This is a salaried seasonal position from June 23 to October 3. The field botanists will assist in a variety of vegetation studies, including characterizing golden-cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo habitat, and studying the effects of fire and mechanical treatments on grasslands. Experience working in forests, woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands in the Edwards Plateau is highly desirable.

Duties:
•Collecting detailed vegetation data using plots, transects, and pin frames
•Locating vegetation plots using GPS units
•Data entry and verification
•Preparation of equipment for field work

This position may include work on weekends and federal holidays. Position availability is subject to funding.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Range Management, Forestry or related field and 1 year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•Experience collecting biological field data and keeping accurate, detailed field records.

•Familiarity with the vegetation (woody and herbaceous) of the Edwards Plateau is highly desirable.
•Ability to work well as a member of team.

•Experience using GIS software and data to create maps, as well as using GPS units and reading maps.
•Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite software.

•Experience coordinating multiple projects and managing timeframes.
•Familiar with the operation of 4WD, standard transmission vehicles.Field sites are located in rugged, remote terrain. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a good driving record to comply with Conservancy automobile safety policies.
•Good physical condition. Applicants must be willing to endure harsh field conditions, including high temperatures, long and unusual hours, variable work days including some weekends and federal holidays, and exposure to poisonous plants, snakes, and insects.

CONTACT:Charlotte Reemts
Vegetation Ecologist
The Nature Conservancy
P.O. Box 5190
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Fax: (254) 288-5039
tncfthood@hotmail.com

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references to the above address. Electronic applications will be accepted.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Posted 2/7/08: Friends of Acadia 2008 Recreation Intern Position

Core Responsibilities: Through a variety of methods, the Recreation Intern will monitor visitor use and impacts on the carriage roads, trails, and other sites in Acadia National Park. Data collected will advance the understanding and management of visitor use in the park.

Duties:

1. Installs and maintains electronic trail counters on carriage roads and trails. Tests, troubleshoots, and corrects trail counter power and alignment, and downloads computer data.

2. Uses GPS to map and record condition of social trails in the park, and map other sites of interest. Downloads and processes data.

3. Using park staff and volunteers, coordinates and participates in censuses of carriage road and hiking trail use, as well as other trails and carriage road counts.

4. Distributes survey cards to visitors to evaluate park facilities and services. Administers other monitoring and research questionnaires.

5. Enters basic trail counter, computer, and observation data in database and spreadsheet programs.

6. Educates visitors about Leave No Trace principles.

7. Builds cairns to mark trails (INVOLVES HEAVY LIFTING); destroys inappropriate cairns and rock art; performs other routine trail maintenance including waterbar cleaning, brush cutting, and brushing in impacted areas; picks up trash.

8. Collects other visitor use and impact data, assists in other natural resource activities, and performs other duties as assigned. Writes an end-of season evaluation of work experience with FOA and ANP.

Qualifications: Ability to use basic computer software—word processing, database, and spreadsheet. Ability to use or learn GPS technology. Excellent communication and people skills. Practical experience in record keeping in field and office environments. Eagerness to work hard at physically and socially demanding job, which may involve lifting 50 pounds, hiking 10 miles per day, working in inclement weather (hot, cold, or wet), assertively contacting visitors about Leave No Trace, or sitting for long stretches in often uncomfortable positions, attending to routine tasks . Flexibility to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules and ability to be prepared for anything on a given day. Hiking or other outdoor experience. Sense of humor. Patience. Knowledge of Acadia National Park. Natural resources or outdoor recreation coursework helpful

Requirements: Valid Driver’s License. Certifications in basic first aid and CPR. Applicant must have appropriate personal footgear (closed-toe hiking shoes or boots) and raingear. Uniform shirts, first aid kits, and gloves and other personal protective equipment provided).

Period of Service: June 19h - August 26d , with some flexibility. Successful applicant must attend Acadia National Park training which may include one night of camping.

Days off: 2 days/week to be arranged. Hours will vary. Weekend work expected.

Payment: $9.00/hr. if housing is provided and subsidized by the park; $11.00/hr if not.

Pay period: Every two weeks.

Housing: May be available from Acadia National Park.

Work Environment: Most work is performed outdoors and may involve moderate risks or discomfort.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume postmarked by February 22, 2008 to: Mike Staggs, Projects and Systems Coordinator, Friends of Acadia, P.O. Box 45, Bar Harbor, ME 04609; or via e-mail to mike@friendsofacadia.org. Call Friends of Acadia at (207) 288-3340 or 1-800-625-0321 with questions.

Posted 2/6/08: Friends of Acadia 2008 Ridge Runner Position Description (4 positions available)

Duties (Primary Duties are Listed as Numbers 1, 2, and 3 below):

1. Hikes selected foot trails inside and connecting to Acadia National Park, educating with visitors about Leave No Trace principles and offering trail guidance, first aid, water, maps, and information about Friends of Acadia and Acadia National Park programs. May serve as first responder to emergencies in Park (search & rescue, fire, injury, etc.)

2. Performs trail maintenance. The mains tasks are cairn building (REQUIRES HEAVY LIFTING), destruction of inappropriate cairns and rock art. Other routine trail maintenance tasks include water bar cleaning, brush cutting, brushing in impacted areas, and trash pick-up.

3. Conducts stationary counts of visitors on carriage roads, hiking trails, and summits for long periods of time (1-3 hours), and other counts as needed. Often educates visitors about Leave No Trace concurrently.

4. Distributes survey cards and administers questionnaires to visitors for routine monitoring and special research projects.

5. Completes daily patrol log of work activities and time spent on them. Records observations of visitor use and impacts; visitor comments, compliments, and complaints; and trail maintenance needs. Reports trail maintenance needs to ANP Trails Foreman. Enters data in computer spreadsheet and database programs. Rainy day projects include data entry for curatorial projects.

6. Works with FOA staff on special events, such as FOA annual meeting, benefit gala, Family Fun Day, and local parades.

8. Writes evaluation of work experience with FOA and ANP.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, Acadia National Park, its trails and carriage road system. Hiking or other outdoor experience. Excellent communication and people skills. Eagerness to work hard at physically and socially demanding job, which may involve lifting 50 pounds, hiking 10 miles per day, working in inclement weather (hot, cold, or wet), assertively contacting visitors about Leave No Trace, or sitting for long stretches in often uncomfortable positions, attending to routine tasks. Familiarity with word processing and database management. Patience. Sense of humor. Flexibility to adapt to quickly changing work demands and schedules and ability to be prepared for anything on a given day. Natural resource or outdoor recreation coursework helpful.

Period of Service: June 23th - August 29th , with some flexibility. Successful applicant must attend Acadia National Park training which includes one night of camping.

Days off: 2 days/week to be arranged. Hours will vary. Weekend work expected.

Payment: $11.00/hr. plus mileage reimbursement beyond daily commute.

Pay period: Every two weeks.

Work Environment: Most of the work is performed outdoors and may involve moderate risks or significant discomfort.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter postmarked by Feb. 22, 2008 to: Mike Staggs, Projects and Systems Coordinator , Friends of Acadia, P.O. Box 45, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 or via e-mail to mike@friendsofacadia.org. Call Friends of Acadia at (207) 288-3340 or 1-800-625-0321 if questions.

Posted 2/6/08 : Research Assistant: Two positions available to assist with timber rattlesnake management and research.

Location: Franklin Swamp WMA in North Franklin, CT

Dates of Employment: April/May 2008 – October/November 2008

Job description: Assist with timber rattlesnake management and research. Conduct radio-telemetry, take GPS locations, assist with biological processing of snakes, record habitat and weather data including plant identifications.

Qualifications: Background in natural resource science is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting telemetry, using GPS meters, identifying Connecticut’s reptiles and plants, entering and summarizing data (Excel and Access), and have the ability to trek and navigate in remote and rugged field locations while carrying bulky equipment.

Hours: 35 hours per week, occasional weekends.

Salary: $10-12 per hour depending on experience (no benefits)

Application Deadline: Friday February 29^th 2008

To apply: please send cover letter and resume to:
Julie Victoria, Wildlife Biologist
Franklin Swamp WMA
391 Route 32
North Franklin, CT 06254
_julie.victoria@po.state.ct.us

Posted 2/6/08: Research Assistant: Two positions available to assist with spadefoot toad and blue-spotted salamander management and research.

Location: Franklin Swamp WMA in North Franklin, CT

Dates of Employment: April/May 2008 – October/November 2008

Job description: Assist with spadefoot toad and blue-spotted salamander management and research. Conduct radio-telemetry, conduct nighttime road running surveys, take GPS locations, assist with biological processing of animals, record habitat and weather data including plant identifications.

Qualifications: Background in natural resource science is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Preferred candidates will have experience conducting telemetry, using GPS meters, identifying Connecticut’s amphibians and plants, entering and summarizing data (Excel and Access), and have the ability to trek and navigate at night and during inclement weather while carrying bulky equipment.

Hours: 35 hours per week, frequent night work and occasional weekends.

Salary: $10-12 per hour depending on experience (no benefits)

Application Deadline: Friday February 29^th 2008

To apply: please send cover letter and resume to:
Julie Victoria, Wildlife Biologist
Franklin Swamp WMA
391 Route 32
North Franklin, CT 06254
_julie.victoria@po.state.ct.us

Posted 2/6/08: FIELD TECHNICIAN

One needed 1 April through 30 November for research project on bird and bat migration at a large wind power facility on the Tug Hill Plateau, a unique geologic formation located between the eastern shore of Lake Ontario and the Northern Adirondack Mountains. The project employs dual marine radar system and night vision equipment to monitor spatial and temporal aspects of nocturnal bird/bat movements during north and southbound migration. Duties include setting up, monitoring and maintaining radar and computer equipment, archiving data for analysis and conducting optically enhanced nocturnal surveys of migration flight dynamics. Experience using basic computer programs like Windows XP, MS Excel and data compression software required. Must be willing to work unusual hours (early morning or night), be able to lift heavy objects, work independently and as part of a team. Background in bird identification and bird/bat migration useful but not required. Must have a valid and clean driver's license. Salary $2200/month. Lodging and vehicle for use during study provided.

To Apply:Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references by 28 February to Robert Fogg, Research Associate, New Jersey Audubon Society, Center for Research and Education, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, or bob.fogg@njaudubon.org.

GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN

One needed 15 April through 31 August for ongoing research on grassland breeding bird ecology in New Jersey. Duties include conducting spot-mapping, point count
surveys, behavioral observations, nest searching, data entry and some data analysis. Spot-mapping and/or point count experience, and the ability to identify grassland birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound required. Proficiency with MS Excel and ArcGIS preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently, and be willing to work in occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Salary $2100/month. Must have own vehicle and valid, clean driver's license. Housing and mileage reimbursement provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references by 15 March to Dr. Kimberly Peters, New Jersey Audubon Society, Center for Research and Education, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, or kim.peters@njaudubon.org.

SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS

Two needed 16 April through 30 June for ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey's Delaware Bay shore. Delaware Bay is recognized as an internationally important staging area for shorebirds during spring migration from South American wintering grounds to arctic breeding sites. Duties include extracting birds from mist-nets, banding, weighing and measuring birds, recording data, point counts, surveying for color-banded birds, and data entry. Mist-netting and bird banding experience necessary. Abiltiy to identify shorebirds of the eastern U.S., color-band resighting experience, and proficiency with MS Excel or Access preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team, and be willing to work long hours, six days/week, in occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Start date can be flexible. Salary $2000/month. Must have own vehicle and a valid and clean driver's license. Housing and reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume and three references by 15 March to Dr. Kimberly Peters, New Jersey Audubon Society, Center for Research and Education, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, or kim.peters@njaudubon.org.

Posted 2/6/08: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Public Use Program Interns

Be part of the fun while gaining experience educating the public and school children through Refuge orientations, bus tours, and trail walks. Introduce the public to the delights and wonders of a refuge and its wildlife while staffing the Visitor Center, presenting programs to the public and educational groups, staffing off-site mobile exhibits at shows and festivals, and presenting off-site requested programs. Help develop an environmental education program and teacher workshops. Learn how to develop partnerships working with the Friends of Blackwater. Gain experience in organizing slide file systems, collecting data for reports, working with controversial issues (nutria and marsh loss, endangered Delmarva fox squirrels, and resident Canada geese), operating a Visitor Center, and working with a Volunteer Program.

We prefer some college education in wildlife or environmental education and some computer experience. You will need a valid driver's license. You can work weekends with two weekdays off. Housing is provided. For more information, contact Maggie Briggs at 410-228-2677, FAX 410-221-7738, or email maggie_briggs@fws.gov <mailto: maggie_briggs@fws.gov>

Or send resume and/or government 171 application to:
Maggie Briggs
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Drive
Cambridge, MD 21613

Marsh Bird Interns

Marsh bird interns are needed at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland. Primary duties will involve conducting marsh bird nest searching and monitoring and associated vegetation monitoring. Nest searches will be conducted 5 days per week, May through early-August 2008.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge has a long history of using prescribed fire as a marsh management tool. Current research is being conducted to investigate the effects of prescribed fire on marsh bird productivity, and what fire rotation, if any, is optimal for marsh bird productivity.

Qualifications: Qualified observers used in this study must be capable of walking 4-6 hours per day while searching for marsh bird nests. Must be physically fit, able to walk in the unstable terrain of the marsh environment, and be able to endure difficult field conditions including heat, humidity, and large numbers of mosquitoes and biting flies. Experienced birders are encouraged to apply but a willingness to learn is most important. Candidates possessing a degree in wildlife biology or a related field are also encouraged to apply. Boating experience is a plus.

From May 1 through August 1, 2008. Start and end dates are slightly flexible. Work is approximately 40 hours per week.

Free housing (including utilities), transportation during work hours, hip waders, bug jackets, optics, and all necessary field gear will be provided. A monetary stipend of $200 per week will be provided to offset living expenses.

To Apply: Send or e-mail cover letter indicating dates of availability, and resume, with three references to:
Sean Flint, Wildlife Biologist, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613
e-mail: sean_flint@fws.gov,
phone: 410-228-2692 x114

Posted 2/6/08: Easement Stewardship Internship

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has an opening for an intern within the easement stewardship department. Founded in 1901, the Forest Society is one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most successful state-based land trust and forestry organizations. A full-time staff oversees programs in land protection, conservation education, environmental advocacy, and sustainable forest resource management. The Society holds conservation easements or deed restrictions on over 570 properties, totaling over 90,000 acres, and owns and manages 140 reservations totaling more than 37,000 acres.

Position Overview: This internship is geared toward undergraduate upper classman who have an interest in water resources. You will be working with Forest Society and NH Department of Environmental Services staff to analyze physical, chemical, biological and habitat features of Horseshoe Pond. Horseshoe Pond is an 18 acre pond located in Concord, NH which was once part of the Merrimack River and is surrounded almost completely by a conservation easement held by the Forest Society. The goal of this project is to collect sufficient data to support an ecological classification and designation by DES as part of the State of New Hampshire’s report to the EPA on the status of lakes and ponds under the Federal Clean Water Act. The study will lead to a large scale review of the landscape impacts on Horseshoe Pond and the future management and planning by the City of Concord and NH DOT to mitigate these landscape impacts. The internship is based out of Concord, NH and requires reliable transportation. You will be required to complete 300 hours of work between May 15 th and September 15 th 2008. There is a $3,000 stipend for the internship.

Specific Duties:

-Conduct various chemical, physical and biological tests that indicate water quality both in the field and laboratory;

-Complete an aquatic plant survey;

-Create tables and summarize your observations with a written report;

-Identify landscape features within the watershed that may be affecting the water quality of Horseshoe Pond through watershed investigation work and gathering previously completed esearch by the City of Concord and Central NH Regional Planning Commission;

-Report activities and observations to easement stewardship staff and NH DES.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Completed your third year in college working toward a degree in natural resources, limnology, water resources management, hydrology, or a closely related field;
Experience in sampling a variety of chemical, biological and physical water quality tests;
Understanding of watershed dynamics at a landscape scale;

Good physical condition and ability to work in the field;
Reliable transportation and ability to travel;
Capable of working independently and motivated to learn;
Good computer skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of aquatic and wetland plant species;
Strong understanding of fresh water ecology and processes;

Familiarity with land conservation, and more specifically an understanding of conservation easements;

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three references, no later than April 10th, 2008, to:

Sara Callaghan
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
54 Portsmouth Street
Concord, NH 03301

No phone calls please.

The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or physical or mental disabilities.

Posted 2/6/08: Camp Wildlife Job Description

Title: Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor / Counselor

Work Dates : May 24 - August 9, 2008

Description: The camp is located on one of South Carolina's premiere sporting clays and hunting plantations. A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting techniques, wildlife ecology, ATV riding, outdoor survival skills, shotgun training, rifle training, and archery training. Instructors will be trained and certified in these areas. In addition to these activities we will also utilize other components such as a swimming, teams courses, night hikes, paintball, star labs, and sporting clays. We have partnered with a variety of wildlife organizations including: South Carolina Ducks Unlimited, Remington, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. For more information you can check out our website at www.ylicamps.com and click on Camp Wildlife.

Principle Duties:

Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).
Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, canteen, campfire, and rap-up).
Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.
Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities.
Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at camp.

Qualifications:

BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred -Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates should apply.
Must be 21 years old to be Certified in NRA Rifle and Shotguns.
Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those without experience).
Residential camp experience preferred.
Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff.
Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team.

Salary:

$440-$550 twice a month plus room and board and a minor insurance plan. EOE.

Contact:

If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three references to

Chad Jones at crjones@clemson.edu or by fax at (803) 478-2179.

Posted 2/6/08: Friends of Acadia 2008 Recreation Intern Position

Duties:

1. Installs and maintains electronic trail counters on carriage roads and trails. Tests, troubleshoots, and corrects trail counter power and alignment, and downloads computer data.

2. Uses GPS to map and record condition of social trails in the park, and map other sites of interest. Downloads and processes data.

3. Using park staff and volunteers, coordinates and participates in censuses of carriage road and hiking trail use, as well as other trails and carriage road counts.

4. Distributes survey cards to visitors to evaluate park facilities and services. Administers other monitoring and research questionnaires.

5. Enters basic trail counter, computer, and observation data in database and spreadsheet programs.

6. Educates visitors about Leave No Trace principles.

Period of Service: June 19th - August 26th , with some flexibility. Successful applicant must attend Acadia National Park training which may include one night of camping.

Days off: 2 days/week to be arranged. Hours will vary. Weekend work expected.

Payment: $9.00/hr. if housing is provided and subsidized by the park; $11.00/hr if not.

Pay period: Every two weeks.

Housing: May be available from Acadia National Park.

Work Environment: Most work is performed outdoors and may involve moderate risks or discomfort.

Posted 2/5/08: A Summer Research Experience at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest: Investigating and Communicating Change in Ecosystems

Eight undergraduates will live and work at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire for a 10-week program emphasizing both research and public outreach on topics concerning Northern Hardwood Forest ecosystems.

Research and Outreach areas include:

Animal ecology
Biogeochemistry
Hydrology and soils
Forest vegetation and carbon dynamics

Research projects will be conducted under the supervision of two research mentors active in research at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest/LTER site.

Outreach projects will be conducted in partnership with a regional non-profit, local government, or other group involved in the communication of scientific results to broad audiences.

Students will:

Design and conduct a research project in their area of interest under the guidance of a team of research mentors.
Partner with an outside organization to create a science communication product meeting the real needs of the organization.

The organization and product will be consistent with the research interests of the student.

Participate in a Science Communication Workshop examining successful science translation products and providing a framework for developing the students' projects.
Be fully integrated into the large community of undergraduates, graduate students, technicians, and research scientists active at the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study.

The program is designed to appeal to students interested in careers in ecosystem science, as well as those interested in science-related fields, such as teaching or resource management, where interpretation of the processes and results of ecosystem science to a broad audience is central.

Dates: June 2 through August 8, 2008 (10 weeks)

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions.

Stipend: $4,500, plus meal-plan allowance and free housing.

Other support: Research expenses and some assistance for travel to and from the site.

Projects:

Animal Ecology

The role of climate in mediating interspecific competition for bird prey species.
Interannual food web changes: mast-mitigated competition in small mammals.

Biogeochemistry

Acid rain effects and recovery in northeastern streams.
The influence of climate on the fate of nitrogen in forest soils.

Hydrology and Soils

Patterns of groundwater and surface water exchange through summer drought.
Hydrologic controls on soil weathering.

Forest Vegetation and Carbon Cycling

Forest land-use history and carbon sequestration.
Respiration and ecosystem carbon budgets.

To apply: Visit our website at: www.hubbardbrookreu.org . Instructions and online applications will be available shortly.

For more information, contact:

Geoff Wilson

25 Dobson Hill Road

Thornton , NH 03285

(603) 726-8911

Email: gwilson@hbresearchfoundation.org

Posted 2/5/08: 2008 ACE Summer Program Director

Cliff Island Corporation for Athletics, Conservation, and Education (“ACE”) is seeking a Summer Program Director for our thirteenth Program season. A non-profit organization founded in 1977, ACE has obtained and stewarded open space properties on Cliff Island for the benefit of Island community members and their guests for both active and passive recreation. We provide support to the Cliff Island Public School in both its academic and athletic programs. We have also provided various programs of educational and entertainment content for our entire community which expand upon and enrich the experience of living on an off-shore island.

The Position: Since the early 1990’s, ACE has engaged a young person to organize and run a varied Summer Program on Cliff Island. The Summer Program includes free, voluntary activities for islanders and guests of ages from eight to eighty. There have been arts and crafts with instruction, nature and history walks, trips to other islands around Casco Bay, community service projects, social and eating occasions, team-building, outreach to and hosting of off-island educational institutions, accessing events and resources in Portland, evening gatherings and camp-outs, and many other activities. The goal is to enrich the Cliff Island experience for anyone willing to participate – without over-programming. We continue to seek to balance our offerings with lots of time to just enjoy Cliff on one’s own.

The candidate must live on Cliff Island from roughly June 15th through August 22nd . S/he must: have good people skills; have good organizational and communication skills; be energetic and enthusiastic and strong with follow-through; be able to assimilate predecessors’ experiences as well as generate fresh ideas; and, be self-motivated as well as able to take direction. Housing is available.

To Apply: Please provide by email a resume with cover letter to: rkberle@msn.com <mailto:rkberle@msn.com> , or by snail mail to: Roger Berle – 11 Oasis Landing, Falmouth, Maine 04105-1649. Phone questions to: (207) 781-5331.

Posted 2/4/08 Indiana Division or Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Naturalist Aide

Each year the Fisheries Section employs sixteen (16) seasonal aides to assist in our fisheries projects. To apply for one of these positions, please send a resume, that includes employment history, and a copy of your transcripts to the address listed below. Please provide your earliest starting date and latest ending date in the correspondence.

Period of Employment: Approximately Spring to Fall, 2008.

Compensation: $10.38/ hr.Subject to change.

Duties: Assist hatchery managers, district management and research biologists in conducting field investigations. This includes: lake and stream fish population surveys, creel surveys, population estimates, farm pond contacts, public relations, aquatic weed control, fish population control, fish habitat improvement, and fish culture activities.

Qualifications: Preferences will be given to college students enrolled in a fisheries curriculum and having completed courses in fisheries, limnology, and aquatic sciences.

Contact: Randy Lang, Fisheries Staff Specialist

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Division of Fish & Wildlife

402 W. Washington St., Rm. W-273

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: 317-232-4094

rlang@dnr.in.gov

Application information will be accepted until all position are filled. Placement of aides will begin by January 1, 2008. Please send all information to the Fisheries Section at the address above. Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 2/4/08 Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is looking for two volunteers to assist with a USGS-USFWS cooperative study of Kittlitz’s murrelet use of upland habitat between May 19 and August 8.

Volunteers should be very fit, enjoy camping and strenuous hikes in mountainous terrain, and relish isolated duty in a hostile environment. Incumbents will spend the first 2 weeks involved in orientation, safety training, and preparation for field deployment. During the following 6-8 weeks,
volunteers and refuge biologists will conduct the study out of a remote camp located in a mountain valley in southwestern Kodiak Island. A final week will be spent in Kodiak summarizing records, debriefing staff, and storing field gear. Study tasks will include: recording audio-visual observations of murrelets at various inland sites; searching for nests and monitoring nesting biology; and maintaining a field journal. Ideal candidates will have experience in conducting inland surveys for marbled murrelets, camping in extreme and isolated conditions, and working in bear country

The Fish and Wildlife Service will pay round-trip airfare to Kodiak; provide housing and pay for meals in Kodiak; and pay all field costs except personal clothing.

Interested candidates should email Bill Pyle (Bill_Pyle@fws.gov, with cc. to John_Piatt@usgs.gov) expressing your interest in the study and attaching a resume with at least 3 references (including email and phone contact info). For more information, call Bill Pyle, Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, at 1-888-408-3514 or 907-487-0228.

Posted 2/4/08 RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR GIS MAPPING

5 May to 25 July (12 wks) to develop protocol to assess vegetative characteristics of territories of shrubland birds, especially the Golden-winged Warbler.

Obligations: Assistant will map the patchy distribution of herbs, shrubs and trees in areas inside and adjacent to representative breeding territories in six ecosystems at three sites including burn regeneration in PA, swamp forest and managed shrublands in Sterling Forest State Park in southern NY, and +fire-adapted Pitch Pine-Oak-Heath-Rocky Summit in the NY Shawangunk Mnts. See details at <http://www.ithaca.edu/hs/depts/biology/careers/ >. Assistant will ccasionally assist other studies at research sites.

Qualifications: experience with GIS mapping of field sites and skill with GIS analyses, ability to work alone, a concern for data accuracy and good record keeping skills, moderately good birding skills, and a personal car (with federal mileage reimbursement rate and $25/day per deim when traveling between sites), some familiarity with the use of Excel for data analyses and with statistics. Assistant must tolerate bears and snakes and be willing to carry out long, arduous hours of work in the field in areas with biting arthropods, including those that may carry Lyme disease, and subsequently work long hours doing computer-based analyses. Applicants must have an interest in a career in some environmental field and be physically fit for long, strenuous hours of field work sometimes in swamps or on rocky slopes and retain a cheerful demeanor even while biting insects and ticks are numerous. The housing provided requires a willingness to share in communal living, including shared cooking and cleaning and food expenses.

Compensation: $10.00-12.00/hr depending on qualifications, time-and-a-half for four required Saturdays for a total of $5280 to $6336.

To Apply: please email cover letter addressing the obligations and qualifications described above, current resume, and email address for three references to John L. Confer (607-274-3978) at confer@ithaca.edu <mailto:confer@ithaca.edu>.

POSTED 1/30/08 Research Technicians

Job Description: Bat Conservation International is seeking 8-12 field technicians from 1 April through 1 November 2008 to conduct fatality searches at operating wind facilities and acoustic monitoring studies of bat activity at proposed wind facilities in south-central Pennsylvania.

$1,600/month; housing and field vehicles will be provided.

Successful applicants will conduct searches for bat and bird carcasses beneath wind turbines, deploy acoustic detectors, maintain detectors, enter and manage data, quantify habitat characteristics, conduct fatality searches, and enter data. Applicants must be willing and capable of conducting field work in moderately rugged terrain under physically demanding conditions, be willing to work atypical hours (including night work) and under adverse conditions, and be able to work well both independently and with a research team. Those with a BS (or in progress) or advanced degree in wildlife, biology, or a related field, and experience with fatality searches, acoustic detectors, mist
netting bats, and other related field work with bats are preferred.

To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references by 1 March 2008 to (electronic submissions only):
Rebecca Patterson
Bat Conservation International
rpatterson@batcon.org

POSTED 1/30/08 STEP Positions at Charles M. Russell NWR

We are currently preparing to recruit for STEP positions at Charles M. Russell NWR. We have three remote field stations, Sand Creek on the west end of the refuge, Jordan on the south side and Ft Peck on the east end of the refuge. We have a need for two students to work in the Ft Peck Interpretive Center, one student at Jordan and one to two students for Sand Creek. Currently funding is a little cloudy but hopefully will become clearer in the near future. The number of STEP positions may vary depending on our final budget. We believe at this point that refuge housing should be available at all locations. This is dependent on the number of seasonal fire fighters we hire this year.

CMR is a 1.1 million acre refuge in central/eastern MT. It stretches for 129 miles along the Missouri River to Ft. Peck Dam. The refuge is managed for elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, big horn sheep, sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, prairie dogs and black footed ferrets. We are looking for at least one student to work with our biologist doing habitat surveys for sharp-tailed grouse and prairie dog/ferret surveys from the Sand Creek field station. We are looking for two students to work the interpretive center at Ft Peck answering questions about the refuge wildlife, paleo, and cultural resources. Also they will assist with other interpretive and educational programs plus some refuge management activities with the Ft Peck station manager. Another position will be stationed in Jordan and will perform maintenance type duties and assist with other biological projects on the refuge. If you are interested in any of these positions, please send a resume, copy of your transcript, and a letter from the admissions office stating you will be a full time student for the Fall semester. Please have applications to our office at the address below by February 22. If anyone would like more information, please give me a call. Thanks for your interest.

Barron Crawford
Project Leader
Charles M. Russell NWR
P.O. Box 110
Lewistown, MT 59457
406-538-8706 ext 12
406-538-7521 fax

Posted 1/30/08 LPS Intern Position

U.S. Department of Justice
Environment and Natural Resources Division
Law and Policy Section

The Law and Policy Section (LPS) advises and assists the Assistant Attorney General on legal and policy issues. Working with the Office of Legislative Affairs, LPS coordinates the Environment and Natural Resources Division's legislative program. LPS also represents the
Department of Justice on interagency groups of a variety of issues that relate to the mission of the Division. LPS also litigates amicus cases and undertakes other specially assigned litigation projects at the trial and appellate levels. Other duties include monitoring citizen suits; responding to citizen mail, congressional, and FOIA requests; and serving as the Division's ethics officers. LPS attorneys also coordinate the Division's activities on international environmental matters and environmental justice matters.

Duties of the unpaid undergraduate intern position include: attending congressional hearings and reporting on environmental legislation; researching legal and policy issues; and providing support for the section's amicus litigation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, pass a mandatory drug test, and be willing to commit for a period of at least ten weeks.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but must be received no later than the following application deadlines:

- For Spring internships (March/April - May/June, dates flexible): January 15, 2008;

- For Summer internships (May/June- August, dates flexible): March 15, 2008

To apply, please fax a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and 3-5 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer paper on any topic) to Jacob Lipson at (202) 514-4231, or mail the above to:

Jacob Lipson
Environment and Natural Resources Division / LPS
P.O. Box 4390
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-4390

For more information, please call (202) 305-0641.

Posted 1/21/08: Ecology in Context: Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York

Ten undergraduate students will join the IES research community in 2008 to:

· Complete a research project of their own design.

· Be a part of an exciting research community.

· Work closely with leading ecologists.

· Exchange ideas with a diverse group of students, scientists and educators.

· Have access to state of the art facilities.

· Explore ecology career options and rewards.

· See how ecological research has an impact on our society.

The program emphasizes the community nature of the scientific enterprise, fosters reflection and builds self confidence and skills. To complement their mentored research, students have many chances to interact, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and field trips.

Dates: May 27 to August 15, 2008 (12 weeks)

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions.

Stipend: $4,800 stipend, plus $600 allowance for food and free housing in Bacon Flats Lodge.

Other support: Some assistance is available for travel to and from the program as well.

Projects for 2008:

· Ecological functions of Hudson River marshes, shallows and tributaries. Mentor: Dr. Stuart E. G. Findlay.

· Nutrient budgets in urban ecosystems. Mentor: Dr. Peter M. Groffman.

· Community ecology of a “hub” species, the white footed mouse. Mentors: Drs. Richard S. Ostfeld and Felicia Keesing.

· Hosts, ticks, and Lyme disease. Mentor: Drs. Kathleen LoGiudice and Richard S. Ostfeld.

· The ecology of information. Mentors: Drs. Kenneth A. Schmidt and Richard S. Ostfeld.

· Bioremediation of Onondaga Lake through microbial processes. Mentors: Drs. Amy Burgin, Peter M. Groffman and Charles Driscoll.

· Decline and fall of the Gypsy Moth. Mentors: Drs. Clive Jones and Richard S. Ostfeld.

· For prey or parasites, what makes hot spots hot? Mentor: Dr. Eric Schauber.

· Response of forests to air pollution and introduced pests. Mentor: Dr. Gary M. Lovett.

· Terrestrial carbon cycling across rural to urban transects. Mentors: Drs. Terry Loecke and Peter M. Groffman.

To apply: See our website at: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html.
Online application available.

Applications must be submitted by 15 February 2008.

For more information, contact:

Patricia Zolnik

Undergraduate Research Coordinator
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
P.O. Box R, Millbrook, NY 12545
(845) 677-7600 x326
Fax: (845) 677-6455
E-mail: zolnikp@ecostudies.org

Posted 1/21/08: Undergraduate Internships and Assistantships in Natural Resource Management

Florida A&M University awards internships and research assistantships to undergraduate students from underserved communities who are interested in community-based natural resource management and issues of sustainability and social justice.

These unique opportunities allow undergraduate students to work with either the community organization of their choice (the internship program) or with a professor doing research (the assistantship program) in the social science, economic, and/or natural resource fields at their college or university.

In the past, interns and assistants in our program have studied wetland restoration and Apache place names on White Mountain Apache land, forestry management planning and communication within in the Menominee Nation, wildlife and vegetation populations on the Kaibab-Paiute Reservation, wildlife management issues in urban forests outside Nashville, TN and community garden planning in Baltimore, MD.

Community-based natural resource management
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) consists of efforts by people united by common interests to use and conserve their local natural resources. CBNRM thus covers a broad spectrum of resources and activities, from sustainable timber harvesting to non-timber forest product production, from riparian restoration to urban street-tree maintenance, from labor issues to collaborative processes, conflict resolution, and issues of social justice.

Internship Information:

Students find an internship with a community organization of their choice and then apply for funding to cover their salary and other expenses for the duration of the internship (up to $5,200)
If the student is accepted, the community organization also receives a $1,000 honorarium.
The internship should provide the student with hands-on experience working with urban or rural communities on conserving local natural resources to meet their own needs, resolve conflicts, and preserve and revitalize their cultural resources

Assistantship Information:

Professors and students jointly apply for the assistantship program to receive funding for the students salary and other expenses for the duration of the assistantship (up to $5,200).
If the student is accepted, the professor also receives a $1,000 honorarium.
The research project should study issues in the social and/or natural resource sciences
The assistantship should provide the student with hands-on experience in research that utilizes participatory methods and engages the local community in the research process to help conserve local natural resources, resolve conflicts, and/or preserve and revitalize the communitys cultural resources

Eligibility:
Faculty and students at any U.S. college or university, in any department, are eligible to apply. All Assistants and Interns must attend an annual workshop, held in the fall. Travel expenses will be paid for by the program. Please see the website for additional information.

Deadline: April 14, 2008

For additional information and application instructions, please see our website:

www.cnr.berkeley.edu/community_forestry/undergrad/undergraduate.htm

or contact Dr. Dreamal Worthen:
850-599-3440
dreamal.worthen@famu.edu

Posted 12/3/07: Field Biologist Intern Positions, The Institute for Bird Populations

Interns needed to operate constant effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations throughout the continental U.S. Join this continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations.

Available Positions: in the Northwest region (12 total in Oregon and Washington), the Western Midwest/Texas region (8 total in Missouri and Texas), the Eastern Midwest/East region (10 total in Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, and West Virginia), and Yosemite National Park (2, in California).

Interns are accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a specific location.

Dates of employment: Internships are from 1 May (23 April for Midwest/TX) through 8 August.

Requirements: Enthusiastic individuals with previous birding and/or field research experience are preferred. Prior banding experience is not necessary as all internships include an intensive, two week training course in mist-netting, banding, and aging and sexing small landbirds. Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. Applicants with good field
vehicles are especially needed. Mileage is reimbursed at the rate of $0.33/mile for
work-related use.

Housing/Compensation: Shared housing and a per diem of $20 - $28 (depending on location and experience) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,680 - $2,520 for the season, are provided.

Interns are expected to work a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, sometimes more depending on weather.

Application Information: Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact information for at least 2 references including email addresses, and a completed MAPS Internship Application form.

Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website,
<http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: afinfera@birdpop.org.

Posted 12/3/07: Field Biologist Intern Positions, The Institute for Bird Populations

Position: Four Field Biologist Interns needed for field work in Alaska in the summer of 2008.

The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking four bird banding interns to operate MAPS (MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP) mist-netting stations. Interns will be based out of two field sites in Nome and Umiat. The primary goal of the project is to collect samples from migratory landbirds to determine presence of avian flu viruses in populations that migrate between Alaska and Asia (primarily arctic warbler and yellow wagtail).

Dates of employment: Internships are from 22 May through 8 August.

Requirements: Applicants must have previous bird and back country/wilderness experience, enthusiasm, determination, and tolerance of setbacks. Prior songbird banding experience is strongly desired, but not required as interns will attend an intense training course in mist-netting, banding, and ageing and sexing small landbirds in Fairbanks, Alaska prior to the field season. Small boat/outboard operation experience is required for the Umiat positions.

Housing/Compensation: Shared housing (possibly some camping), round-trip airfare to Alaska, transportation within Alaska, and $36/day for food and other out-of-pocket expenses are provided.

Application Information: Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover letter, resume, and current contact information for three references, along with a completed MAPS Alaska Internship Application form.

Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, <http://www.birdpop.org,/>www.birdpop.org, or contact AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: <mailto:afinfera@birdpop.org.>afinfera@birdpop.org. Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

Posted 12/3/07: TROPICAL MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (TMAPS) PROGRAM .

The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking two bird banding interns from March 24 to July 19, 2008 to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Job Description: Field conditions include high heat and humidity; exposure to intense sunlight; rocky, sharp, and rugged terrain; regular exposure to bees and wasps, and possibly other unpleasant tropical insects and critters. The position entails working a minimum of 6 out of every
10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations.

Requirements: We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience working independently in the field, and a solid background in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. A valid passport and driver's license are required. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS protocol during an intensive training session in central California beginning March 24. After training and travel to Saipan, the interns will be responsible for setting up and operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting stations, liaising with the CNMI DFW (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' Division of Fish and Wildlife) contacts on Saipan, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office.

Housing/Compensation: Roundtrip airfare to Saipan from San Francisco and free shared housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $22 for 90 days in the
field, totaling $1,980 for the season. These positions are an opportunity to expand your experience working independently in the field, and individuals in these positions
frequently have the opportunity to step into supervisory field biologist positions with IBP during subsequent seasons.

Application Information: To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and the names and email addresses of three references to AMY FINFERA, The Institute for Bird Populations, P.O. Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482, PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: mailto:afinfera@birdpop.org.>afinfera@birdpop.org. Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are found.

Posted 12/3/07: Sand Skink Ecology Internship

An intern is needed for an on-going field project on the ecology of the sand sink [Plestiodon (Neoseps) reynoldsi] at the Archbold Biological Station, Forida. The project is under the direction of Drs. Henry Mushinsky and Earl McCoy, University of South Florida; the intern will be based at Archbold and report directly to Dr. Eric Britt. General description of research internships at Archbold Biological Station can be found at http://www.archbold-station.org/abs/internvol/internships.htm.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with background in ecology or conservation biology.

Requirements: Must be enrolled as an undergraduate or recently has obtained a BA/BS degree. The primary responsibility will be to collect field data on the abundance and natural history of the sand skink in a research project evaluating the demographic effects of prescribed fire regimes. Field work includes periodically surveying pitfall traps, marking and taking measurements of live sand skinks, and assisting in other activities related to the project (data entry, vegetation surveys, etc.). Field conditions might require working in harsh weather, under moderate to high temperatures, intensive sun exposure, and in areas with biting and stinging insects as well as venomous snakes.

The intern will have the opportunity to develop an independent research project during the appointment. This project can be related to work on the sand skink, and basic materials will be provided. The intern will present research results at a seminar at the end of the Internship.

Archbold Biological Station is an independent research facility devoted to long-term ecological research and conservation (more information at www.archbold-station.org). The station owns and manages a 5,193-acre preserve at the southern end of the Lake Wales Ridge, one of the most
distinctive natural areas in the United States. The Lake Wales Ridge is a series of relict sand dunes that were deposited during pre-Pleistocene sea level rises. Many endemic plants and animals have evolved in these xeric upland habitats. Research at the station has covered a large number of topics and produced over 1600 scientific publications and book chapters over the past 60 years. The station is ideal for conducting any type of ecological research, and boasts outstanding laboratory, library, geographic information system, and computer facilities.

Housing/Compensation: Internship will cover lodging at Archbold Biological Station, meals and a $100 weekly stipend. The intern will be responsible for travel expenses to/from Archbold Biological Station.

Three month commitment necessary, additional month desirable. Start date is the first week of March 2008.

To Apply: Send curriculum vitae, short statement describing background, experience, and future goals, and names and email addresses of three references to mushinsk@chuma1.cas.usf.edu

Posted 12/3/07: Invasive Species Removal

Invasive Conservation Corps (internships) Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax, Virginia

We are seeking five (5) highly motivated college students to be part of the stewardship team (more positions may be available). A "can-do" attitude will help rescue our 24,000+ acres of parkland from a host of different invasive, non-native plants such as English ivy and kudzu. The paid internship will last ten (10) weeks, this summer from May through August. Fairfax County, Virginia, located near Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic and contains both Piedmont and Coastal Plain habitats. Parkland ranges in size from several thousand acres to less than 1/2 an acre, which allows an exploration of both the concepts of urban fragmentation and large-scale protected habitats in natural resource management.

Competitive wage and housing will be provided.

Additional information/qualifying materials are available: contact Meghan Fellows at Meghan.Fellows@fairfaxcounty.gov.

For more information or see us online at the Park Authority's Internships website:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/internships.htm. Or to learn more about the Natural Resource Management and Protection Section: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/resources/resources-nrp.htm

Posted 12/3/07: Independent Research in Ecology for Undergraduates

Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Millbrook, New York

www.ecostudies.org/reu.html

Ten undergraduate students will join the IES research community in 2008 to:

-Complete a research project of their own design.
-Be a part of an exciting and supportive research community.
-Work closely with leading ecologists.
-Exchange ideas with a diverse group of students, scientists and educators.
-Have access to state of the art facilities.
-Explore ecology career options and rewards.
-See how ecological research has an impact on our society.

Eligibility: Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its possessions.

Stipend: $4,800 stipend, plus $600 allowance for food and free housing in Bacon Flats Lodge.

Other support: Research expenses and, if needed, some assistance for travel to and from the program.

Projects for 2008:

*Ecological functions of Hudson River marshes, shallows and tributaries. Mentor: Dr. Stuart E. G. Findlay.
*Nutrient budgets in urban ecosystems. Mentor: Dr. Peter M. Groffman.
*Community ecology of a "hub" species, the white footed mouse. Mentors: Drs. Richard S. Ostfeld and Felicia Keesing.
*Hosts, ticks, and Lyme disease. Mentor: Drs. Kathleen LoGiudice and Richard S. Ostfeld.
*The ecology of information. Mentors: Drs. Kenneth A. Schmidt and Richard S. Ostfeld.
* Bioremediation of Onondaga Lake through microbial processes. Mentors: Drs. Amy Burgin, Peter M. Groffman and Charles Driscoll.
* Decline and fall of the Gypsy Moth. Mentors: Drs. Clive Jones and Richard S. Ostfeld.
*For prey or parasites, what makes hot spots hot? Mentor: Dr. Eric Schauber.
*Response of forests to air pollution and introduced pests. Mentor: Dr. Gary M. Lovett.
*Terrestrial carbon cycling across rural to urban transects. Mentors: Drs. Terry Loecke and Peter M. Groffman.

To apply: See our website at: www.ecostudies.org/reu.html
<file:///\\www.ecostudies.org\reu.html> . Online application available.

Applications must be submitted by 15 February 2008. For more information, contact: Patricia Zolnik, Undergraduate Research Coordinator, Institute of Ecosystem Studies, P.O. Box R, Millbrook, NY 12545 (845) 677-7600 x326 Fax: (845) 677-6455 E-mail:
zolnikp@ecostudies.org

Posted 12/3/2007: Belize Carnivore Field Assistant

Volunteer opportunity to study wild cats! Gain great experience now. We are seeking 2-3 motivated field assistants on our wild cat study in Belize, Central America. This study focuses on jaguars, pumas, and ocelots using non-invasive detection methods. Volunteers will gain extensive field experience working on a multi-faceted wildlife conservation project in a beautiful tropical country. Non-invasive methods include setting up large remote camera grids across a tropical broadleaf forest and hiking with a scat detector dog to collect scat samples for later molecular DNA analysis. Extensive habitat sampling also involved.

Job description: Job will involve long working hours, and rustic living conditions (sometimes camping) in a tropical environment (hot, humid weather, and biting insects, snakes). Field workers will sometimes need to carry heavy equipment, hike long distances through rough terrain and bushwhack through thick vegetation. There may also after hours work involving shared data entry and camp aintenance/running errands.

Qualifications: Student in a related field (biology, wildlife science, ecology etc.) Previous field experience preferred, tropical field experience a plus. Navigational ability with map and gps also a plus. Four-wheel drive ability with a standard transmission is good. Applicant must have a positive and flexible attitude, and be enthusiastic.

Application Information: Please e-mail BOTH wultschc@vt.edu and mldavis13@vt.edu with a resume/cv, letter of interest, and list of three references.

Application Deadline: Rolling – ASAP, positions will be filled continuously.

This is a complete volunteer position, meaning that technician will need to pay for their plane tickets, accommodations, etc. This will cost roughly ~$1500 per month. 1 month minimum required but 2 month long commitment preferred. Positions start in January and will run through August 2008.

Posted 11/26/2007: EPA’s National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program 2008

The purpose of the NNEMS program is to:

Provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences in an EPA office or laboratory
Increase public awareness of and involvement in environmental issues
Encourage qualified individuals to pursue environmental careers
Help defray the costs associated with the pursuit of academic programs related to the field of environmental protection, such as pollution control, science, engineering, technology, social science, and specialty areas

Each year, the NNEMS program offers fellowships developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in EPA's 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects are specifically narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time during the school year.

Recipients of NNEMS fellowships receive a stipend based on the student's level of education and the duration and location of the project.

Complete details about the NNEMS program are provided in the NNEMS Catalog for 2008 [PDF, 2.6 MB, 92 pages, about PDF]. Portions of the information provided in the catalog are available online at this site, including:

2008 Research Projects
A matrix provides a list of projects available in 2008, grouped by category. Detailed descriptions of each of the fellowships offered in 2008 are available online, including an overview of the project, list of project goals, and final product to be developed for the project; information about the EPA office sponsoring the project; the location and duration of the project; and the desired educational level of the student.

How to Apply
Review a summary of the application procedures and eligibility requirements and download blank application forms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Review a list of questions asked by applicants in previous years.

Posted 11/5/2007: Shorebird Technician

Dates of employment: 15 March – 31 August, 2008.

Assist in research activities related to human impacts on coastal barrier habitat and its shorebird inhabitants at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base (MCBCL) in North Carolina. Human impacts include amphibious beach training exercises, recreational use, and the introduction of non-native predators. The objective of this research is to analyze how human activities influence habitat quality and use, and shorebird survival and productivity at MCBCL.

The successful candidate will gain experience in trapping and banding of shorebirds along an 8-mile stretch of beach on the marine base. The technician will also assist in conducting camera trapping to monitor predators and nest predation events. Duties will include, but are not limited to: bird banding and resighting, nest monitoring, behavioral observations, insect and benthic sampling, and camera trapping. Work hours will usually be more than 8 hours per day, working on Saturdays as well. The weather along the beach can vary from cool, breezy or rainy conditions to high temperatures and humidity. The successful candidate will walk 6 to 8 miles of beachfront each day with the researcher to conduct field activities.

Qualifications: B.S. (or pursuit thereof) in Wildlife Science, Environmental Science, or a related field, experience with banding, and shorebirds is preferred, but training will be provided. A valid driver’s license is required. $400 / week and housing provided.

Position open until filled with an application deadline of January 15, 2008. Send resume including academic background, work experience, overall and major GPA, and contact info for 3 references to: Kacy Ray, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321, klray@vt.edu. (Electronic applications preferred). Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer.