The University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) is recruiting 8-10 undergraduates seeking field research experience during the summer of 2023. The UNDERC facility is owned by Notre Dame and contains 8000 acres of pristine lakes, streams, wetlands, and forests with abundant wildlife. The natural setting and modern facilities provide an unparalleled opportunity for gaining experience in field biology. UNDERC is also the core site in the Great Lakes Region for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON).

(May 31– August 5)! Our Track 2 opportunity is designed for undergraduates with at least one semester or summer of prior research experience, including those that have completed our Track 1 program, that would like to conduct an independent research project under the mentorship of UNDERC scientists. The program includes housing, travel between the Notre Dame campus and UNDERC, and a stipend ($5000)

An UNDERC-affiliated scientist will mentor each student on the development of a research proposal, implementation of the project, analyses of the data collected and the writing up and presentation of the project at the end of the summer.

https://underc.nd.edu/assets/497996/flyer_2023_track_2.pdf

Potential areas of research for 2023 include:

• Fish Foraging Behavior
• Fish Life-History Trade-offs, Demographic & Habitat Preferences
• Hyperspectral Signatures of Tree Traits and Disease
• Mosquito Diversity & Vector-Borne Disease Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology of Deer Mice
• Tree Population and Community Ecology
• Tree Ecophysiology

Applications due Tuesday, January 31^st

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSpxPCM1KPaisqCWJt5x3V9aiKjpdY4APPOO4kzjRzI1gfLw/viewform

The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies is pleased to announce that undergraduate student applications are now open to join our summer 2023 GREEN TEAMS Internship Program running from May 30 – August 3, 2023.

This 10 week program pays a $5,000 stipend plus housing. Travel grants are also available. This is the eighth year that this program brings together students from diverse backgrounds and majors to address sustainability challenges for a wide array of organizations including but not limited to corporations, local businesses, municipalities, community groups, government agencies, and nonprofits.

More information on the program:

https://www.montclair.edu/pseg-sustainability-institute/

The application deadline is THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAOzgEe3jnogC8DhkU0mUPCxtuIcZMM9Sdl2Mu94ZPogYYQw/viewform

If you have any questions about the program or how to apply, please contact us at psegiss@montclair.edu

Are you looking for a career in the CONSERVATION FIELD?
Check out the new Maryland Conservation Careers Guide, which contains information about job training and opportunities in the conservation fields. The full guide is available online and includes the following sections:

• Why a Career in Conservation?
• Conservation Careers: Find your Fit
• Learning Skills for Conservation Jobs

Applying for Jobs​

Please advertise this educational opportunity for undergraduate and
graduate students within your departments. It’s a great experience
with the primary literature for motivated students. Interested faculty
and researchers are welcome as well!  Starts next week!

Do you have an interest in working with genetic biodiversity but don’t
know how to start? Consider joining The Genomic Observatories Diversity
Explorer (GEODE) team as a metadata curator! The Genomic Observatories
Diversity Explorer (GEODE) project at Pennsylvania State University
aims to visualize the world’s most foundational, yet underappreciated,
layer of biodiversity: genetic diversity.

Join us for one or many virtual GEODE Curate-A-Thons
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Curate-A-Thon is an opportunity to enhance the metadata associated with
genetic sequence data to improve discoverability, interoperability,
and reusability while simultaneously developing your own data
curation skills. Interested participants do not need to attend the
full Curate-A-Thon. Instead, consider joining us for as long as you
can and leave when you need to; we just ask that you join on the hour
or half-hour time marks. Previous experience with genetic data and
metadata curation is not required. Participants will gain experience
with extracting information from the primary scientific literature,
with the help of our team of researchers and data librarians.

Members of the GEODE research team will be available, during the entire
Curate-A-Thon, to answer questions and assist participants with any
issues that arise. Participants will follow a detailed instruction guide
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video tutorials, on how to curate genetic and genomic sequence metadata,
and will receive a $10.00 USD Amazon e-gift card, while supplies last.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
2:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Register at this link
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
2:00 pm – 5:00 PM EST
Register at this link
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Thursday, January 19, 2023
9:00 am – 12:00 PM EST
Register at this link
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If you are interested in participating but these dates and times do
not work for you, please contact GEODE team members Andrea Pritt at
alp5088@psu.edu and Briana Wham at bde125@psu.edu. We will be
happy to coordinate another time that works for you!


Eric Crandall <eric.d.crandall@gmail.com>

Eric Crandall <eric.d.crandall@gmail.com>

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU):

The Aging of a Forest in the Anthropocene

Invertebrates are an essential link in the food chain. This project aims to understand how the abundance of forest invertebrates vary as a result of forest succession and available nutrients. We aim to collect insect and gastropod samples from three locations at Hubbard Brook: 1) Watershed 1, where 45 tons of calcium silicate were added via helicopter in 1999, 2) Watershed 5, where a whole-tree harvest was carried out from 1983 to 1984, and 3) Watershed 6, the reference watershed. With these samples, we can compare invertebrate abundance and species composition in the reference forest to that in an acid-remediated forest of the same age, and a forest that is now at about the same age as the other forests were when studies began 50 years ago. Co-mentors: Dr. Matt Ayres (matthew.p.ayres@dartmouth.edu) and Miranda Zammarelli (miranda.zammarelli.gr@dartmouth.edu), Dartmouth College.

To apply please email the following to miranda.zammarelli.gr@dartmouth.edu:

1.            A one page resume (including relevant coursework)

2.            Contacts for three people who can provide a reference

3.            Short answers (~1 paragraph each) to the following questions:

• There are many options for working in the environment, and research is one particular way. Why do you want to explore research?
• Why are you interested in the research project to which you are applying?
• How do you think that participating in the Hubbard Brook REU program could help you in your degree program and in your future pursuits?

For information on REUs at Hubbard Brook, please check out the website: https://hubbardbrook.org/undergraduate-graduate/

AVIAN BIOLOGISTS (2) needed to assist with bird surveys and vegetation sampling in mixed-conifer, pine, pine-oak, and oak forests and woodlands in central and southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. We will use point counts to estimate occupancy, abundance, and richness of breeding birds to assess the impacts of wildfire and climate on vegetation, habitats, and bird communities in montane vegetation types. Field work will focus in the Mogollon highlands of central Arizona, Sky Islands of southeastern AZ (especially Rincon Mountains east of Tucson), and in the Ajos-Bavispe forest reserve in northern Sonora. Field training and surveys will occur from late April to mid-July. To be considered, applicants must have: 1) ability to traverse rugged (often off-trail) terrain and be in good physical condition, 2) knowledge of songs and calls of breeding highland southwestern birds, and 3) ability to conduct point counts identifying birds by both sight and sound. Experience with distance sampling, tree identification, and off-road driving is helpful, as is past experience with vegetation sampling. Ability to quickly learn new bird vocalizations and speak at least basic to intermediate Spanish will be helpful for field work in Mexico, and a valid passport is required. Successful applicants will need to be prepared to spend long days hiking and navigating in remote field settings in rugged terrain, begin work before dawn, camp for up to 9 days at a time, yet be rewarded by amazing scenery and new discoveries that accompany field work in areas that are seldom visited by naturalists. Applicants with positive, can-do attitudes that are capable of working well with others including staff from the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service are desired. Applicants must be willing to camp where necessary to do early morning field work, and carry a backpack with provisions on occasion. Field trips will be of 5-10 days in duration and be followed by 2-5 off days. Ability to use personal vehicle to rendezvous with field crew and field truck will be helpful at times and mileage reimbursement. Full time salary is ~$3250/month. Avian biologists will assist other team members with habitat work following point counts. To apply, send a brief cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience and contact information for three references to Aaron D. Flesch at flesch AT ag.arizona.edu. Please reference “Avian biologist position” in the subject heading of emails.

HABITAT TECHNICIAN (1) needed to assist with habitat and vegetation sampling in mixed-conifer, pine, pine-oak, and oak forests and woodlands in central and southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. This project focuses on assessing the impacts of wildfire and climate on vegetation, habitats, and bird communities in montane vegetation types. Field work will be focused in the Mogollon highlands of central Arizona, Sky Islands of southeastern AZ (especially Rincon Mountains east of Tucson), and in the Ajos-Bavispe forest reserve in northern Sonora. Field training and survey work will occur from late April to mid-July. Applicants must have: 1) experience traversing rugged (off-trail) terrain and be in good physical condition, and have 2) past experience with vegetation sampling and skills in identifying tree and woody shrub species in montane systems. Ability to speak at least basic to intermediate Spanish will be helpful for field work in Mexico, and a valid passport is required. Successful applicants will need to be prepared to spend long days hiking and navigating in remote field settings in rugged terrain, begin work before dawn, camp for up to 9 days at a time, yet be rewarded by amazing scenery and new discoveries that accompany field work in areas that are seldom visited by naturalists. Applicants with positive, can-do attitudes that are capable of working well with others including staff from the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service are desired. Applicants must be willing to camp where necessary to do early morning field work, and carry a backpack with provisions on occasion. Field trips will be of 5-10 days in duration and be followed by 2-5 off days. Full time salary is ~$2900/month. To apply, send a brief cover letter and resume outlining your relevant experience and contact information for three references to Aaron D. Flesch at flesch AT ag.arizona.edu. Please reference “habitat tech position” in the subject heading of emails.

Seasonal Wildlife Field Technician on Nantucket Island

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) is a non-profit land trust that holds approximately 9,000 acres of permanently protected land on Nantucket Island. Our Science and Stewardship Department seeks a Wildlife Field Technician to conduct wildlife-related ecological field work and stewardship activities for the 2023 field season. Candidates must have strong wildlife-related field work experience, and be motivated, enthusiastic, and self-reliant.

This is a full-time, temporary and seasonal position beginning in early April and ending in mid-November; exact dates are somewhat flexible. Hours are generally 40 hours per week with daily hours variable depending on particular projects: early-morning and late-night field work will be required depending on project, weather, tides, etc. Weekend work will occasionally be required for certain field projects and non-profit events.

Wage is commensurate with experience and ranges from $22 – 25 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. Housing is provided in a shared, employee house, wage is negotiable if housing is not needed. Work-related transportation is provided during working hours.

Primary responsibilities include beach nesting shorebird surveys and protection, spotted turtle population surveys and radio telemetry, bat mist-netting and acoustic monitoring, horseshoe crab counts, various other wildlife-related monitoring and surveys, data entry and quality control, data summarization and end of season report writing; Invasive species management; Creating maps using ArcGIS software and apps including ArcMap, Field Maps and Survey123; etc

To Apply:

https://apply.workable.com/nantucket-conservation-foundation/j/163C9E3DEE/

Application deadline is Friday, February 10, 2023 by 5pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so applicants are encouraged to submit materials early.

Other Seasonal positions here:

https://apply.workable.com/nantucket-conservation-foundation/

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) Department of Science and Stewardship seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, self-reliant, independent Shorebird Monitor. From mid-April to early August, the shorebird monitor will work independently and/or with the Seasonal Wildlife Technician and focus intensively on nest searching, monitoring and protecting rare beach-nesting shorebirds and summarizing and reporting related end of season data. As the shorebird nesting season winds down, the potential exists to assist the NCF’s Science and Stewardship Department with additional ecological field work. Applicants with previous wildlife monitoring, and especially shorebird monitoring and nest searching experience, will be given preference for this position.

Primary responsibilities include Locating and regularly monitoring nests and documenting nest success of shorebirds including American Oystercatchers, Least and Common Terns and Piping Plovers at multiple locations on NCF properties on Nantucket Island; Participate in banding American Oystercatcher chicks; Installing and maintaining fencing and educational signs; Interacting and educating beach visitors about shorebird ecology and necessary protection measures;

This is a full-time, temporary position beginning in mid-April and ending early-August, exact start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Hours are generally 40 hours per week, averaging eight hours per day, although schedule will be flexible depending on weather and may require weekend days. Shorebird monitoring is required on holiday weekends (Memorial Day and July 4th).

Wage is commensurate with experience and ranges from $16 – 18 per hour based on a 40-hour work week. Housing is provided in a shared, employee house wage is negotiable if housing is not needed. Work-related transportation is provided during working hours.

https://apply.workable.com/nantucket-conservation-foundation/j/31B8244CE5/

Field Crew Leader and Bird Bander (2 positions)

Contribute to the long-term ecological study of black-throated blue warblers that we have run continuously for 40 years at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the stunning White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. In collaboration with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, Vermont Center for Ecostudies, and Dartmouth College, current research focuses on the effects of environmental change on breeding behavior as well as other topics on the ecology of these birds. The field crew is largely composed of undergraduates participating in the Hubbard Brook Field Ornithology Program, with many opportunities for mentorship and collaboration on student projects to enrich your experience.

Crew leaders should have experience nest searching and managing field technicians. Banders should have prior experience color banding and obtaining blood samples from songbirds from the brachial vein, and experience deploying radio transmitters will be especially valuable. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and U.S. bank account. Crew members will be collecting data for multiple research projects on Black-throated Blue Warblers and will be expected to be active participants in all aspects of this bird research. The position involves color band resighting, nest searching, territory mapping, behavioral observations, song recording, video recording and transcription of parental care, insect and small mammal surveys, and measuring vegetation. Other opportunities may include the set-up and maintenance of radio towers, hand-tracking adults and fledglings, and collecting molt measurements. We are seeking applicants with good color vision, the ability to hike and work alone in remote, rugged, and steep terrain, with an interest in avian ecology.

Field work starts May 1st and continues through early August, with the possibility of extension through late August. Lakeside housing on the beautiful Likens Conservation Campus at Mirror Lake will be provided and a stipend of $2600/month (bander) and $3000/month (crew leader), wifi, and utilities. Many opportunities for exceptional hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and birding can be found in the immediate area.

If interested or have questions, please contact Dr. Sara Kaiser (sak275@cornell.edu). To apply, send a brief cover letter describing your interest and experience, CV, and the contact information for 2 references that can comment on your field experience to Dr. Todd Jones at (jonestm@si.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Old Growth Forest Research Assistant Positions, Summer 2023

Summary

The Harvard Forest (HF) seeks two talented and enthusiastic individuals to assist with field sampling campaigns and subsequent management and analysis of tree-ring and ecological data. The successful candidates will collect plot-level forest census data and tree-ring samples across the Northeastern U.S./indigenous lands (from Abanaki/Wabanaki to Nipmuc, Haudenosaunee, Susquehannock, and Shawnee Tula lands). This project, funded by the National Science Foundation, will study ecological memory, global change, and extreme climate events across spatial and temporal scales to better understand the complexity of canopy disturbances and ecological processes of forests over time. The tree-ring dataset produced here will be, perhaps, unprecedented in terms of species diversity, ecological state, and temporal coverage in broadleaf-dominated old-growth forests. Funds are available to offset travel costs to the HF once hired.

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates will work directly with a Research Assistant and two Primary Investigators to assist in an expected total of five weeks of vegetation sampling in multiple old-growth forests in the Northeastern United States.  Assistants will:

Participate in vegetation sampling in old-growth forests. (40%);

Prepare measure, cross-date, and analyze tree-ring samples (55%); and

Assist P.I. on data analysis, data interpretation, and table and figure preparation (5%).

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

College background in Botany, Ecology, Forestry, Biology, Geography, or Earth Sciences with experience sampling vegetation is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Though not required, knowledge of Northeastern US forest flora and forest dynamics, skill with maps and compass, familiarity with mapping, surveying/orienteering, and database entry would enhance your application. The ability to work well with others, however, is essential.  Successful applicants will have a strong interest to work with interdisciplinary science teams and serious interest in environmental research. Regretfully, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Working Conditions

Must be willing to work outdoors under all weather conditions including wet, cool, and rainy days. A valid driver’s license (for at least the past 2 years) and an excellent driving record is preferred.  Applicants must be capable of walking/hiking approximately 2-5 miles each day. Old-growth forests are often on rather steep slopes with thin soils or talus microsites. We work as a team and we work safely. The ability to carry a pack (20+ lbs.) is needed, but we share the effort of fieldwork in landscapes that can be rugged.

Project Team Philosophy

We believe in conducting science with both humility and intellectual rigor. We respect all people and will combat institutional racism and gender bias at every opportunity. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to fostering a welcoming and stimulating environment so that project participants can develop, grow, and achieve their professional goals.

Compensation, Benefits and Application Process

Competitive salary for these 12-week, 40 hrs./week, temporary positions is $15.00/hour.

In addition, the successful candidates will have access to funds to offset most of the cost of rent during these appointments in Harvard Forest housing. Note: there are no requirements to live on site. If that is the case, the successful candidate must be able to have their own transportation to commute each working day to the Harvard Forest from a nearby community.

Finally, funds are available to assist with relocation costs to and from the HF at the beginning and end of the position from the successful candidate’s current place of residence.  Field campaigns are being planned for late spring and summer 2023, COVID depending. Positions could start in May 2023, depending on availability, but would not start much later than June 1, 2023 and are not expected to extend longer than 12 weeks.  Apply by sending PDF bundled cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 relevant references to hfapps@fas.harvard.edu — Subject line: Field Technicians – Northeast Old Growth Forest Project

Initial Reviews Begin: January 25, 2023

Position Closes: Wednesday February 1, 2023

Interviews expected to begin in late February 2023 with offers expected to be made shortly thereafter.

https://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/employment#fieldtech