Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

University of VirginiaÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Blandy Experimental Farm has a wonderful opportunity for undergraduate students to gain research experience during summer 2021 in ecology or evolutionary biology. The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) fellowship is open to applicants from any college or university.

The REU program emphasizes experimental ecology and evolutionary biology including a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollinator behavior and ecology, insect population ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $575 per week (over 10-11 weeks), additional money for food, and free housing.  Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts a novel research project.  The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings.  REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science.  The application deadline is Feb 15, 2021.

Further information and application: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blandy.virginia.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C22003d1baab14b40a0d708d89cf4b72f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431922250129281%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=N892vNXcaNnEh9kWHXBGtjQBsvddT0UyT5tKgF8hyWk%3D&reserved=0

The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook NY is now accepting

applications for the summer 2021 REU program in Translational Ecology.

Thank you for sharing this information with students who may be interested.

*For program information and to apply:*

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*Application deadline:* *January 29, 2021 Midnight EST*

*Dates:* June 7 to August 13, 2021 (10 weeks)

*Eligibility:* Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first

semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or

its possessions. The Cary REU program welcomes participants of all races,

religions, sexual orientation, age and ability status. Students from groups

traditionally underrepresented in ecology and first generation college

students are particularly encouraged to apply.

*Stipend:* $5,500 participation stipend, plus $1800 room and board stipend

and all travel expenses covered

Pairs of students will join teams of 2 or more mentors to conduct

individual research projects of their own design in collaboration with

their research team. Research project areas for the summer of 2021 include:

Ò·         How ecosystems influence arthropod vector populations and

potential disease transmission risk

Ò·         Understanding the intersection of global change, conservation,

and disease risk

Ò·         Projecting future tree lines in Alaska

Ò·         Environmental history of an urban-suburban watershed in Dutchess

County, NY

Ò·         Are symbiotic nitrogen-fixing trees in the Anthropocene shifting

functions?

Ò·         Vertical dimension of microbial community assembly and function

in forests

Ò·         Examining the effects of global change on streams of the

Northeastern US

Ò·         Urban forest ecology in New York City

Feel free to contact me for more information about the program at

berkowitza@caryinstitute.org.

Best regards,

Alan Berkowitz, Cary REU Program Director

*Please note*: Our ability to run the program in 2021 is contingent upon

the success of a grant proposal to the National Science Foundation

currently in review. Furthermore, adjustments to the program may be

warranted due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

Dr. Chunyuan DiaoâÂEURÂ(tm)s group  in the

Department of Geography and GIScience at the University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is seeking highly motivated M.S. and Ph.D. students

interested in environmental and quantitative remote sensing beginning Fall,

2021.

Research projects in the lab include (but not limited to) advancing and

integrating time series remote sensing, machine learning and deep learning

models, and crop and environmental models, to understand multi-scale

agricultural and forest dynamic processes in response to climate change and

human activities. More information is available at

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiaorssilab.web.illinois.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7Cf7d5c3afd2ce488a42b508d89c2b8353%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637431058183120897%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=6XjKgySD2MqTynW6lrhOE70QjNNZMHAh3t3w8COMJto%3D&reserved=0. Students admitted to the lab will be

financially supported as research assistants or teaching assistants. The

students in the lab are encouraged to develop their own projects based on

the research interests, and will work on high-performance and cloud

computing platforms to advance remote sensing-related science.

The desired candidates will have

1)     A bachelor or master degree in remote sensing, geography,

statistics, computer science, ecology, environmental science, or a closely

related field;

2)     Strong programming and computing skills;

3)     Solid background in remote sensing, statistics, and GIS;

4)     Interests in agricultural/forest scientific discoveries;

5)     Proficiency in spoken/written English.

Please check the webpage

of the department for

application details. To receive full consideration, qualified applicants

should complete their applications by *December 19, 2020*.

Interested students are highly encouraged to contact Dr. Chunyuan Diao (

chunyuan@illinois.edu) with CV, copies of transcripts, TOEFL (if

applicable), and a brief statement of research experience and interests.

The Department of Geography and GIScience at the UIUC offers an

extraordinary environment for remote sensing and GIScience research and

education. The department is part of the School of Earth, Society &

Environment (SESE) which includes three departments (Geography and

GIScience; Geology; and Atmospheric Sciences). SESE hosts its own

high-performance computing cluster and supports a multidisciplinary program

in geospatial and environmental studies. The National Center for

Supercomputing Applications at the UIUC provides cutting-edge computing,

data storage, and visualization resources. Students working in the lab have

excellent opportunities to work in high-performance and cloud computing

environment to advance remote sensing and related science.

Job title: Biological Science Aide

Series/Grade: GS-0404-03/04

Start Date: 1 February 2021

Position Length: 6 months to 9 months

Location: Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center

Number of Positions: three

Duties:

Aide will work with Ecologists and Range Technicians. Fieldwork is based in ecological studies with emphasis on revegetation of sagebrush steppe plant communities as well as the effects of grazing in existing communities. Topics of study include: studying the long-term effects of grazing on soils and arthropod communities, determining attributes of high quality seed, and using vegetative growth as a restoration technology. Responsibilities are to assist in the collection of field and laboratory data. Fieldwork takes up about 50% of the position responsibilities. Laboratory work consists of arthropod id, biomass separation and weighing, seed quality assessment, data entry and photographic analysis.

Requirements:

Undergraduate studies in range, soils, wildlife, or other natural resource fields preferred; those with related experience or education will be considered. Must be able to lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds and kneel/squat for extended periods of time for sample collection. Must have a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license and be able to operate motor vehicles.

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions (both heat and cold). Must be able to hike over rugged and steep terrain. Must to be at least 16 years of age. Must be a citizen of the United States of America.

GS-3: 6 months of general experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position; OR Successful completion of 1 year of post-high school study that included at least 6 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.

GS-4: 6 months of general AND 6 months of specialized experience; OR successful completion of 2 years of post-high school study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture or mathematics of which 6 semester hours of courses relate directly to the duties of the position (plant biology, range/ecology, or natural resource management).

General experience: must have demonstrated the ability to perform the work of the position or provided a familiarity with the subject matter.

Specialized experience: must have been at least equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal Service.

Salary: $13.32 to $14.95 per hour depending on experience and/or education. Workweek is typically 40 hours but some longer weeks will be expected. Housing potentially provided.

To Apply:

Send an email with Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoeBiological Science AideÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ in the title to elsie.denton@usda.gov  AND elsie.denton@oregonstate.edu by 20 Dec 2020. Email should include: cover letter, ONE PAGE resume, and college transcripts. List any pertinent classes in rangeland science, botany, soils, wildlife, natural resources, etc. Applications that go to only one email address will not be considered.

USDA-ARS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Mississippi State University Marine Fisheries Ecology Program (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoastal.msstate.edu%2Fmarine-fisheries-ecology&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7Cce56af98102a4cbe276008d896ab3365%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637425009501160693%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=241Q6%2FdnBB%2F5oTAkYBWr7qgvPNBolWLpCKublaG1RkA%3D&reserved=0) is seeking applicants for an internship position working under the direction of Dr. Marcus Drymon and Extension Associates at the Coastal Research and Extension Center (CREC) in Biloxi, MS. This paid internship is available starting March 15th and ending October 15th.

The roles of the intern will fall into three categories: field, laboratory, and outreach/education. The first category involves assisting with shark bottom longline surveys throughout the northern Gulf of Mexico. Specifically, the intern will be responsible for preparing gear, performing shark and fish dissections, collecting samples, and recording and entering data. The second category involves completing various laboratory processing tasks using samples collected during the bottom longline surveys. The third category involves helping with outreach and education events and developing materials to use at these events. Travel for field work and outreach events may be necessary.

Requirements:

At least 18 years of age

B.S. or B.A. in biological sciences (Note: must be graduated by the start of this internship)

Valid driverÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license

Minimum of a 7-month commitment

Willingness to work on a flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Willingness and capacity to spend long days on a boat, potentially in extreme weather conditions, including rough seas

Ability to handle heavy physical work: heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to or heavier than 50 pounds

Desired Skills:

Organized and able to work independently

Skilled with computer programs, including Microsoft Office, QGIS, Photoshop, etc.

Comfortable speaking with strangers, particularly in an education setting

Experience on boats

Experience handling fish, collecting samples and data, and conducting field surveys (e.g., trawl, gillnet, quadrat, etc.)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

Please apply using this link: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FyHv3eSkwQaMykYAR9&data=04%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7Cce56af98102a4cbe276008d896ab3365%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637425009501170686%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=t%2F3G7Vkw%2BJ20DHDl%2FeCA1bEdTeMbojm9AKF%2F5xT8XqE%3D&reserved=0.

Application deadline is 11:59 PM on February 1, 2021.

Questions? Contact the Marine Fisheries Ecology Program at marinefisheriesecology@gmail.com.

Title: Multi-Watershed Monitoring Crew Leader

Dates of Employment: March 22, 2021 âÂEUR” October 29, 2021

Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location: Based out of Durango, CO. Working in SW Colorado, Arizona, and Utah

Salary: $700 / week

Benefits:

Health Benefit Eligible

Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment and Food while in field

Training in multiple rapid vegetation monitoring protocols

Deadline: open until filled

Program Summary:

The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 âÂEUR” 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a memberâÂEURÂ(tm)s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).

Position Summary:

This Multi-Watershed Monitoring Crew will work with watershed groups across the Southwest to perform vegetation surveying along streamside habitat in 4 watersheds in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Watershed groups include the Dolores River Restoration Partnership, Escalante River Watershed Partnership, Friends of the Verde River, and Gila Watershed Partnership of Arizona. Vegetation monitoring is crucial to informing river restoration efforts across these watersheds that have been severely impacted by invasive species and other stressors.

The primary responsibility of this crew is to collect vegetation monitoring and species inventory data according to each watershedâÂEURÂ(tm)s rapid monitoring protocol. This crew consists of two individuals (1 crew leader and 1 crew member) that will tie in and work closely with field staff from each watershed group in order to collect data. This crew is designed to be flexible to meet the evolving needs of each partnership. Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work and manage a crew remotely are essential for this Crew Leader position. While working (i.e. on-hitch), the crew will camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. Hitch schedules may vary between 4 on, 3 off or 5 on, 2 off to 8 on, 6 off or 10 on, 4 off, and in some rare cases may be as long as 15 days on, 6 off. SCC does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Leaders will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time.

Crew Leaders will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Crew leaders will also be responsible for leading crews in environmental stewardship, i.e. Leave No Trace, and risk management. A variety of soft skills and technical competencies are required to be successful in this role. See below for core competencies:

For the health and safety of our crews, staff and communities, projects may be postponed due to COVID-19.  The information provided is an outline of how our program has typically been operating, however is subject to change. As this situation develops, and decisions are made, we will provide updates. We encourage you to continue with the application process and we will keep consistent and direct communication with all applicants.

Responsibilities:âÂEUR¯

  *   Leadership & MentorshipâÂEUR¯

  *   Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project workâÂEUR¯

  *   Implement skills training on work-site and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crewâÂEURÂ(tm)s personal growth and group dynamics

  *   Promote individual corps member development and a healthy community

  *   Must be willing to follow and enforce all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps. This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while on hitch

  *   Project Management, Safety & ImplementationâÂEUR¯

  *   Train and motivate a crew to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands

  *   Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work

  *   Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems.

  *   Communicate effectively & coordinate logistics with project partners, crew member, & SCC staff.âÂEUR¯

  *   Monitor, manage, and promote the crewâÂEURÂ(tm)s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site

  *   Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety.

  *   AdministrationâÂEUR¯

  *   Complete professional documentation of time sheets, daily and weekly reports, corps member and peer evaluations, disciplinary action forms, incident reports, etc.âÂEUR¯in a timely manner

  *   Responsible for all project related outcomes and deliverables

  *   Manage food budget and credit card for purchases

Essential Functions:âÂEUR¯

  *   Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listen

  *   Required to use hands to operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms

  *   Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 poundsâÂEUR¯

  *   Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus

  *   Required to drive an SCC vehicle – and therefore have a very clean driving record

  *   Must be able to speak, understand, read and write EnglishâÂEUR¯

  *   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Preferred Qualifications:âÂEUR¯

  *   Experience crew leading with SCC or other conservation corps or youth corps

  *   Teaching, facilitation, and team-building experience with diverse groups of peopleâÂEUR¯

  *   Strong conflict resolution skillsâÂEUR¯

  *   ArcGIS certification or experience, including use of ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Arc Collector, and Survey123

  *   Experience performing vegetation surveys or monitoring âÂEUR¯

  *   Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in othersâÂEUR¯

Minimum Qualifications:âÂEUR¯

  *   Leadership experience

  *   Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently as well as with othersâÂEUR¯

  *   Ability to manage all aspects of crew life and production effectively and efficiently within a 40-hour work weekâÂEUR¯

  *   Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment

  *   Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leadersâÂEUR¯

  *   Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission

  *   Physically capable of standing and hiking (6-10 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time, and lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 50 pounds, in upwards of 100+ degree (F) heat

  *   Experience with backpacking, wilderness living and travel, and LNT principles

  *   Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads. Willingness to constantly teach and demonstrate best driving practices.

  *   Botanical identification training/experience

  *   Relevant BachelorâÂEURÂ(tm)s degree (preferably in botany, range science, wildlife or conservation biology, natural resource management, ecology, watershed science, environmental science, or other related field)

  *   Current 80 hour + medical certification (WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AEDâÂEUR¯or willingness to obtain certification before the start of the season

  *   Must be 21, have a clean driving record (insurable by SCC), a current driverâÂEURÂ(tm)s license, and have had a valid driverâÂEURÂ(tm)s license for at least 3 years

  *   Ability to pass Conservation LegacyâÂEURÂ(tm)s criminal history checks

Any questions can be addressed to Emily Kasyon, Watershed Programs Manager: ekasyon@conservationlegacy.org

Please visit sccorps.org/small-teams to view the full position description and to access the application.

We are seeking an applicant for one summer Botany position at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The position runs from May 26, 2021 to August 25, 2021 (dates are firm), with a compensation of $21.00/hour.

The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner.

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. The incumbent will collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and browse. They will be expected to identify at least 350 herbaceous species, and have considerable experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and genus Carex. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people, and the incumbent will act as a crew leader. The incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8-day on/6-day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. They will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including thick mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as five miles, each direction. The position involves extensive camping, often up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbent is responsible for securing and paying for their own housing in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. Beginning June 23th, incumbent will be working (and camping) primarily on the islands during their 8-day sampling periods. Logistics will be explained in full during interviews. Due to the remote nature of the work, difficult logistics with boat transport, and the short sampling window, we are unable to accommodate individuals who wish to take leave during the scheduled 8-day sampling events.

Note on COVID: This position will likely require some combination of mandatory mask use, social distancing, and possibly daily temperature checks, and/or negative test results. Specific COVID precautions will be established prior to the start date.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume (no page limit), professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 31, 2021. Include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone in early February. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

We are seeking applicants for three summer Forestry Technician positions at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. These positions run May 26, 2021 to August 25, 2021 (dates are firm) with a compensation of $11.00-$11.22/hour, depending on experience.

The incumbents will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner. The incumbents will assist with sampling vegetation.

These are largely field based positions. The incumbents will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. Incumbents will collect extensive monitoring data on trees and coarse woody materials, take tree cores, and assess tree health. Field work will be performed in teams of 2-3 people. The incumbents may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

These positions operate on an 8-day on/6-day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbents will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. They will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including thick mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as five miles, each direction. The position involves extensive camping, often up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing in the Ashland, Wisconsin area. Beginning June 23th, incumbents will be working (and camping) primarily on the islands during their 8-day sampling periods. Logistics will be explained in full during interviews. Due to the remote nature of the work, difficult logistics with boat transport, and the short sampling window, we are unable to accommodate individuals who wish to take leave during the scheduled 8-day sampling events.

Note on COVID: This position will likely require some combination of mandatory mask use, social distancing, and possibly daily temperature checks, and/or negative test results. Specific COVID precautions will be established prior to the start date.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, detailed resume (no page limit), professional references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 31, 2021. Include a phone number and email address that you check regularly. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by telephone in early February. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

The Muthukrishnan Lab at Indiana University is looking to hire for the following position:

Aquatic invasive species summer research technician

Agency: Indiana UniversityÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Environmental Resilience Institute

Pay:    $12/hour ($440/week up to ~20 weeks)

Hours:  40 hours/week, May through September

Location:       Based in Bloomington, Indiana with frequent multi-day travel between Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota- lodging and meals (per-diem) are covered while traveling

The summer research technician will assist in the fieldwork component of a project studying starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa) invasions across a gradient of climates throughout the Midwest. Starry stonewort is a relatively new invasive aquatic alga that has been found in lakes around the Great Lakes. We will be conducting ecological surveys to help understand the effect starry stonewort is having on native communities in lakes.

Summer field technicians will be expected to help in the day to day fieldwork, including:

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Driving small watercraft

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Assisting divers from the boat or diving (if SCUBA certified)

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Collecting data in the field

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Identifying aquatic plants and sorting them

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Driving between field sites

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Technicians should be comfortable lifting 50+lbs and working long hours outside in all types of weather

Ideal qualifications and skills:

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Pursuing or have completed a degree in Biology, Ecology, Limnology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    SCUBA certification (preferred)

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Boating experience- trailering and driving a boat (preferred)

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    Aquatic plant ID/experience identifying plants or experience using ID guides

This is a seasonal position, with no benefits, and an ideal start date in late April or early May. We will be traveling for long periods of time with multiple days off in between. Food and lodging costs will be covered during any research travel.

Due to COVID-19, travel plans are subject to change. The ideal candidate will be expected to follow proper precautions while traveling for work (wearing masks and staying distanced while indoors), and we as a team will be limiting time indoors as much as possible (ordering takeout instead of eating in etc.).

To apply, please email Carolyn Kalinowski at ckalino@iu.edu with a resume or CV and contact information for two references in a single PDF document. In your email, please state your availability for start/end dates. Also feel free to reach out with any questions about the position.

The Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center at NC State is now recruiting PhD students for our third and final cohort of students for the graduate training program in Agricultural Biotechnology in our evolving Food, Energy, and Water Systems (AgBioFEWS). This interdisciplinary, NSF-funded program is focused on biological and societal aspects of biotech/synbio in agriculture. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines—including the humanities, natural, and social sciences—as well as national and international students, are strongly encouraged to apply. You can get a feel for the program by going to our website, where you can also check out the profiles of our first and second cohorts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are recruiting AgBioFEWS Fellows this fall/winter for two years of AgBioFEWS classroom courses and field activities scheduled to begin August 2022. The application deadline is 2/1/21. (Note: Admitted students can begin their PhD work at NC State in August 2021 while engaging in our weekly seminar series). The best applicants often come from referrals, and we would just ask you to take a moment to think about whether you know someone who might want to apply. If so, please forward the announcement below and put them in touch with the Program Coordinator, Dawn Rodriguez-Ward (dtward2@ncsu.edu).