Conservation Genomics Undergraduate Research Opportunity – Apply by Monday 3/28

Are you interested in how genetics can contribute to conservation efforts? Come join the Wegrzyn-Bucklin-O’Neill labs’ through the “Earth and Its Future” CLAS funded project aimed at species of local conservation concern. You will work both 1:1 and with a small team of graduate student mentors and undergraduates during the academic year (AY) 2022-23 to sequence, assemble, annotate, and analyze the first reference genome for a species that is the focus of recent conservation and/or restoration efforts. This paid opportunity will provide training in molecular biology, population genomics, and bioinformatics. You will also receive mentorship to apply for summer funding (e.g. UConn’s OUR SURF, IDEA, EEB URGs Undergraduate Summer Fellowship) and participate in our conservation genomics journal club.

No prior research experience required. Applications from students from underrepresented groups and students who are interested in continuing research after AY22-23 will be prioritized. Positions available on Storrs and Avery Point campuses. To apply please send your resume, campus (Storrs or Avery Point), and a brief paragraph describing your interest and experience to Michelle Neitzey (michelle.neitzey@uconn.edu) by March 28, 2022. 

FIELD ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY 2022

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Two paid scientific internships in evolutionary and ecological genetics

Nick Barton’s group at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST)
Austria (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbartongroup.pages.ist.ac.at%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C28e6c58d1ab34817c7b608d9f76aaefb%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637812859848200653%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=bV7y1Ht3uH8LklNZb3p0ZtskZ2GXfoleT5I34S79jcc%3D&reserved=0) is currently recruiting
two paid scientific interns to assist with a long-term study of plant
speciation in the common snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus. The positions
will begin in early-mid May 2022, for a minimum of 6 months and up to
12 months (open to discussion).

The project:
We study evolutionary dynamics and speciation in snapdragons. The study,
which has been running since 2009, involves fieldwork in natural hybrid
zones between two subspecies with flower colour differences. The goal
is to understand how different evolutionary forces—like natural
selection—have shaped this diversity.

The positions:
We are looking for people to help support the project by (i)
participating in fieldwork, (ii) assisting with the daily management of
field volunteers, and (iii) providing technical and scientific support
after the fieldwork is complete. The internship will have 2 phases: for
the first 3 months (during the field work), the applicants will be based
in the Spanish Pyrenees near the town of Planoles; the second phase will
be based at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) Austria. All
costs of the fieldwork (travel, food, accommodation, covid testing,
and insurance) are covered, and affordable accommodation in Austria is
available through IST Austria (at the expense of the applicant).

Essential skills
Applicants must be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be comfortable working
outdoors. Strong communication skills, organization skills, and the
ability to live and work well with others are a must. A driving license
is essential.

Desirable skills
Ideal applicants will have some fieldwork experience and have a
strong interest in evolution, ecology and/or speciation. Prior
research experience, including the curation and analysis of data,
would be helpful. The ability to speak Catalan and/or Spanish is very
useful. Applicants from Catalonia and Spain are especially welcome.

How to apply
Applicants should send a motivation letter (addressing the skills
mentioned above), CV and the names two references to Sean Stankowski
(sean.stankowski@ist.ac.at). The review of applications will start on
the 10th of March and will remain open until filled.

More information
Questions about the positions can be sent to the same address. More
information about scientific internships at IST can be found here:
https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphd.pages.ist.ac.at%2Fscientific-internships%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7C28e6c58d1ab34817c7b608d9f76aaefb%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637812859848200653%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=QvbBZs5afszR%2FT9mPlDmtL%2BHntvp3EWlFx3Ixf%2FWiHo%3D&reserved=0

Fieldwork volunteers wanted:
Help us study plant evolution in the Spanish Pyrenees!

Nick Barton’s group at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST)
Austria (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbartongroup.pages.ist.ac.at%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cdf6822d9da8043140c1308d9f76d20e0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637812870361853324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Oxzx8Qgn4tWrctGpaMqCXuYoTSlKIHmpPiX6uAslvkc%3D&reserved=0)is looking for volunteers
to assist with fieldwork on plant speciation in the Spanish Pyrenees this
coming summer (late May – early August). This is a great opportunity for
anyone looking to obtain experience in fieldwork related to evolutionary
biology, speciation and plant ecology.

The project: We study evolutionary dynamics and speciation in
snapdragons. The study, which has been running since 2009, involves
fieldwork in natural hybrid zones between two subspecies with flower
colour differences. The goal is to understand how different evolutionary
forces—like natural selection—have shaped this diversity.

The fieldwork: We are seeking volunteers to assist with the fieldwork,
which involves working in teams to map locations of individual plants
(GPS) (the plants are primarily found on the roadsides), tag and sample
them for leaves and flowers, measure traits, and process material for
later DNA extraction. There may also be opportunities to be involved
in other projects focusing on pollinator behaviour and plant-insect
interactions. The work is outdoors as well as indoors – about one-third
of the of time will be spent indoors curating leaf samples and organizing
and preparing sampling equipment. The work is highly team orientated,
typically in groups of 2-3 in the field and larger groups processing
samples back at the research station. Since we aim to sample all living
individuals in the hybrid zone during the flowering season, the daily
workload can vary significantly. At peak season, we are often very busy
and our daily routines change accordingly.

The location: The field site is near Planoles in a beautiful part of
the Pyrenees in North Eastern Spain (Catalonia). We stay in comfortable
apartments overlooking a picturesque valley, with close access to hiking
trails and small villages.

The ideal applicant: is an enthusiastic, hardworking biology student with
strong interest in working outdoors. You must be meticulous with recording
data and also be comfortable working as part of a team. Experience with
field-based projects and plants is helpful but not essential. Climbing
experience is useful as a small amount work is conducted on ropes. We
are looking for volunteers between the 29th May and the 1st of August. We
ask people to commit to stay for 3 weeks. Applicants must be located in
Europe or the UK.

What we cover: All food, lodgings, Covid testing and travel within
Europe/UK are covered.

How to apply? By the closing date of March 20th please
send (i) your CV, (ii) a short explanation about why you are
interested, and (iii) your availability between the above dates to
fieldvolunteer2022@gmail.com. Please send any questions to the same
address.

For fieldwork photos and more information, please visit the Barton Group
field work page: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbartongroup.pages.ist.ac.at%2Ffieldwork-2022%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cdf6822d9da8043140c1308d9f76d20e0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637812870361853324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=G3IyBDA3G84dOER7uDsfUYVmf2PFNR5Qpzrrv%2FFbwdE%3D&reserved=0

*Research Internships – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology*

Research interns are needed to assist in a multi-disciplinary,
multi-investigator, experimental study of the evolution of species
interactions in Trinidad, West Indies. The research is led by Professors
David Reznick (University of California, Riverside), Joseph Travis
(Florida State University), Tim Coulson (University of Oxford), and Ron
Bassar (Williams College).  We seek to integrate multiple biological
fields for the study of these interactions in experimental populations
of guppies and killifish in Trinidad. Duties include assisting in
monthly censuses of guppy populations in montane streams. The monthly
censuses include long hours in the field and laboratory.  There will
also be 12 days off between each census when interns can pursue an
independent project.

Interns will be required to spend a minimum of 3-months in Trinidad,
with possibility of extension. There are potential start dates in March
2022 and every month thereafter until September 2024. We will cover
all travel and living expenses and provide housing.

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

Please see our website <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguppyproject.weebly.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C32bc7c68dbd1491ade8f08d9f1f3274e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637806848912465951%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=4mbRI7nDKcXa1v8hxKXkuttqba5a%2B41f8vCX%2FvYje3k%3D&amp;reserved=0> for more
information on the project and access to reprints.Be sure to check out
our video menu, which includes a “guppy censuses” as submenu VII.It
details the main tasks associated with the internship.

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

Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates in Physiological Genetics
and Evolution

We are currently accepting applications from undergraduates who live
or attend college in EPSCoR jurisdictions (Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas,
Delaware, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine,
Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North
Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota,
Vermont, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, or Wyoming) to participate in a
National Science Foundation-funded summer research program in genetic,
physiological, and evolutionary mechanisms of temperature tolerance in
Drosophila from May 30 – July 31, 2022.  Students will join a laboratory
at one of our five participating institutions, The University of Kentucky,
University of Vermont, Providence College, Salve Regina University, or
University of Nevada Las Vegas, and work in teams on research projects
that will include both field and laboratory components as well as training
in data analysis and visualization.  No prior research experience is
required; all you need is a year of college-level biology coursework,
enthusiasm for biology, and a desire to engage with the exciting process
of scientific discovery.

To find out more and to apply, please visit thermofly.org and fill out
the online application form.  Members of traditionally under-represented
groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.  We will begin
reviewing applications on March 1.

To find out more about our laboratories, please visit:
Dr. Nicholas Teets, University of Kentucky: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teetslab.com%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Cea37f15c4ca2462488a208d9f1e2fbd2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637806779528444862%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=0TYz%2BgJXA3FaYnbNucV9k9r%2FIlSFaFLWDkUJARWbxok%3D&amp;reserved=0

Subject: JOB: Botanist, seasonal on Nantucket Island, short application window

The Nantucket Conservation Foundation, Inc. Science and Stewardship Department seeks one seasonal field assistant with exemplary botanical identification and field work experience to conduct ecological field work and stewardship activities for the 2022 field season. Candidates must have strong field work experience, excellent plant ID skills and an interest in wildlife ecology.

Field methods used in this position include native plant identification, vegetation community composition sampling, rare plant inventories, wetland plant surveys, crab trapping, wildlife radio telemetry, bat acoustic monitor deployment and potential songbird banding and shorebird monitoring. Candidates should be motivated, enthusiastic, self-reliant and able to learn quickly. For more information on mission and current researchprojects, please see the Foundation’s website Nantucket Conservation Foundation and
read our Science Blog.

Seasonal position on Nantucket Island from mid-may to mid-October. $15 per
hour with housing included.


Full job description:
Seasonal Ecology Field Assistant (Botany Focus)


*TO APPLY:*

Application deadline is Friday February 25th, 2022 by 5pm. Applications
reviewed on a rolling basis.

Completed Application includes: Cover letter, resume, contact information for 3 professional references and an unofficial copy of your college transcripts combined in ONE pdf document.

Applications accepted ONLY through our hiring website:
Careers at Nantucket Conservation Foundation


Questions: contact Dr. Jen Karberg, jkarberg@nantucketconservation.org

Subject: NPS Forest Monitoring Technician opening 2/14-21/22

The Schoodic Institute located at Acadia National Park is recruiting 5 seasonal Forest Monitoring Technicians to be a part of a field crew that will be collecting forest health data in 20 National Parks throughout the Eastern US.

Job Title: Forest Monitoring Technician
Job Type: full-time, temporary position
Organization: Schoodic Institute
Location: Bar Harbor, ME (Field Station first 9 weeks), and Fredericksburg, VA (Field Station second 10 weeks)
Open Period: February 14 – 21, 2022
Vacancies: 5 crew members
Duration: 20 weeks mid-May through September (exact dates TBD)
Compensation: $14-16/hour depending on experience

Job Description:
Incumbents will work as part of a travelling forest health crew to sample permanent forest monitoring plots in 20 national park sites from Virginia to Maine. In each plot, crews collect data on forest health, structure and composition, tree 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), hike though rough terrain, work in all weather conditions, and be on travel for weeks at a time. Incumbent may be exposed to deer ticks that carry Lyme disease, biting insects, poison ivy and dense brush.

The crew will stay in park housing where available, and lodging may include hotels, historic buildings and cabins. While on travel, housing and a meals stipend will be provided (~50% of position). While at the field station, park housing will be reserved, but employees must pay rent. Some housing may require room sharing.

More information about the NPS long-term forest monitoring programs and the parks involved can be found here:
Northeast Temperate Network
Mid-Atlantic Network:

For more information about the position and to apply, please view the announcement on the Schoodic Institute website:
Position Description:  Forest  Monitoring Technicians