Opportunities

Lepidoptera Research Assistants, Peru

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

The Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon (ASA), a research-focused non-profit organization working in the southeastern Peruvian Amazon, is pleased to announce the position of Field Research Assistant in Lepidoptera beginning in January, 2021. The successful applicant will be based at the ASAÃ’Â’s field site in PeruÃ’Â’s Madre de Dios Department.

POSITION: Lepidoptera Research Assistant

LOCATION: Finca Las Piedras, Madre de Dios, Peru

POSITION DURATION: 6 months (January 5th Ã’Â- July 2nd, 2021)

SCHEDULE: 5 days/week, flexibility in scheduling required

START DATE: January 5, 2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 23rd, 2020

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lepidoptera Research Assistants (LRAs) work closely with ASA faculty and staff to facilitate ongoing biological research and monitoring projects at Finca Las Piedras, the ASAÃ’Â’s field site and base of operations in PeruÃ’Â’s Madre de Dios Department. LRAs are part of the public face of the ASAÃ’Â’s programs in Peru, and are part of a dynamic team of researchers, conservation and development professionals, and students from around the world. In addition to assigned tasks, LRAs are encouraged to develop individual projects within their areas of interest and that overlap with the ASAÃ’Â’s priority research areas.

This is a residency position, meaning that the successful applicant will live on site, full time. LRAs receive the equivalent of two days off per week, although given the nature of field research and ongoing projects at the field site, time off will be scheduled to ensure that a staff member is always available on site daily to perform essential tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The LRA will contribute primarily to several ongoing, long term projects focused on Lepidoptera diversity and biology at the field site. Current projects include a survey of the butterfly and moth fauna of Finca Las Piedras, long-term butterfly population monitoring, and a rearing study that aims to document the host plants for several focal groups of Lepidoptera.

Example tasks & duties

-Diurnal Lepidoptera collecting (butterflies) and nocturnal collecting (moths)

-Daily care of rearing study, including recording data for immature Lepidoptera, finding & changing host plants, vouchering specimens, etc.

-Searching for new host plant records along trails and in forest plots

-General maintenance and upkeep of butterfly rearing facility & flight cage

-General maintenance and upkeep of host plant shade house

-Data collection & management

REQUIREMENTS

* 6 month commitment required (January Ã’Â- July, 2021)

* Minimum bachelorÃ’Â’s degree in natural or environmental sciences or related field

* Knowledge of and experience in entomology and/or field Lepidoptera research

* At least basic Spanish (preferred)

* Experience working/living abroad, especially in the tropics (preferred)

* Enthusiasm and strong work ethic

* Flexibility in schedule and work environment

* Maturity/must live with and work well with others in close setting

* Excellent physical condition

* TravelerÃ’Â’s insurance (proof required upon acceptance)

* CPR/first aid certification (proof required upon acceptance)

TRAINING

Upon arrival at Finca Las Piedras, LRAs undergo an intensive, one-week training period. Research Assistants are given an overview of current Lepidoptera-related projects, as well as the methodologies used. LRAs will also be trained informally throughout the duration of their term at Finca Las Piedras.

COMPENSATION

This is an unpaid position. However, all room and board is provided on-site at Finca Las Piedras, 7 days per week, for the duration of the appointment. Work-related local transportation, including pickup from the Puerto Maldonado airport (PEM) or bus terminal, is covered. LRAs are responsible for their international flight to Peru (if applicable), including airfare, taxes, airport fees, flight insurance, etc., and domestic air or land travel to Puerto Maldonado.

HOW TO APPLY

The following are required to apply for this position:

1. A cover letter of interest

2. Current CV/resume with contact information for two references

3. Most recent unofficial university transcript

Completed applications should include each of the three required items, and should be submitted as a single PDF document, in the order listed above, by the application deadline (October 23, 2020). Document title should read: Ã’Â”last nameÃ’Â”_Ã’Â”LRA applicationÃ’Â”.pdf

Send completed applications to: info@sustainableamazon.org with Ã’Â”Lepidoptera Assistant applicationÃ’Â” in the subject line.

Applicants passing to the interview round will be notified by October 26th, 2020.

UConn SEEDS Presents: Applying to Graduate School

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

The UConn SEEDS Chapter will be holding our first meeting on Thursday, September 17th from 5-6 pm through Zoom. In this inaugural fall meeting, we will talk about how to apply to graduate school in Ecology and Environmental Sciences.

Please fill out this Google Form if you are interested in joining us: https://forms.gle/S6dWmUTv12Bmhrow5. This is a great opportunity to explore your possibilities after graduation. Our Graduate Student Representative, Jessica Gutierrez, will be leading this meeting and providing tips to make yourself a stronger candidate.

We would also love to welcome new members.The mission of the UConn Chapter of SEEDS is to promote the participation, inclusion, and equity of students from underrepresented backgrounds (due to race, ethnicity, first-gen, low income) in the fields of ecology and environmental sciences. Everyone who joins before 09/17 will have the opportunity to vote on a fall invited speaker. To sign up for SEEDS, please fill out the form here: http://www.knutielab.com/UConn-SEEDS

Two Research Assistant positions

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2020 21:22:40

From: privateemail67714@community.esa.org

Subject: Fall research assistant position with Applied Ecology lab at University of Nevada Las Vegas

Fall 2020 Research Assistant position with the Applied Ecology Research Laboratory at the University of Nevada Las Vegas

Start date: November 1, 2020 or earlier

End date*: January 31, 2021.

*Interested parties can also submit an application for the spring 2021 position, if the botanist position is of interest. Please read requirements below for the spring 2021 position since these positions have different qualifications.

Requirements: Due to potential COVID-related travel restrictions and the nature of the work this fall, local southern Nevada applicants or those willing to relocate to southern Nevada are particularly encouraged to apply. All applicants must be a United States citizen, have a current and valid state driverÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license, and have no personal at-fault accidents in the last five years. Applicants will be required to fill out an I-9 form and submit personal identification for review before a contract is issued; therefore, the applicant must present identification in person at least 2 weeks before the negotiated start date. Applicants will also be required to follow University policies related to coronavirus at all times, including wearing a mask while on campus, in campus facilities, and in University vehicles.

Position: Research assistants will participate in greenhouse, laboratory, and field research; new field project installations; and field sampling. The fall position will mostly entail working in the laboratory and greenhouse at UNLV. Our current fall projects focus on seed ecology, and include seed germination/viability testing, seed extraction, and seedling emergence. Duties will including using laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, cameras, local flora databases or botanical keys, to extract, identify, and document seeds or seedlings, and test seed viability or germination; participate in field sampling of soils and contents of seed traps and process samples in the laboratory; assist with establishing new greenhouse studies and assist in general greenhouse research maintenance and monitoring; and assist with new installations at a local field site.

Qualifications: Applicants should have at least a bachelorÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s degree in biology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related degree, or equivalent yearsÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm) experience (3-4 years). Applicants should also have an interest in participating in professional research. Although some experience using dichotomous keys, operating a 4WD truck or other 4WD vehicle, and experience with field navigation (compass, map, GPS) is preferable, these are not mandatory requirements for this fall position. Some outdoor/field experience (e.g., camping, hiking, backpacking) is required and an explanation of the applicants participation in these activities must be included in a resume and introductory letter if these activities were not obvious duties in previous position descriptions.

This is a great opportunity for those looking for a career bridge out of a college undergraduate program or have little project management experience and want to gain this type of experience to become more competitive for future jobs.

Spring 20201 Research Assistant/Botanist

Starting in November 2020, we will be accepting applications for 3-4 botanist/research assistant positions.

Start date: February 1, 2021

End date: May 31, 2021- June 30, 2021, end date negotiable

Requirements: Due to potential COVID-related travel restrictions, local southern Nevada applicants, those living close to southern Nevada and willing to travel, or those willing to relocate to southern Nevada are particularly encouraged to apply. All applicants must be a United States citizen, have a current and valid state driverÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s license, and have no personal at-fault accidents in the last five years. Applicants will be required to fill out an I-9 form and submit personal identification for review before a contract is issued; therefore, the applicant must present identification in person at least 2 weeks before the start date. Applicants will also be required to follow all University policies related to coronavirus at all times, including wearing a mask while on campus, in campus facilities, and in University vehicles, unless otherwise notified by the University administration.

Position: This is mostly a field position, with some laboratory or assistance with greenhouse projects. Botanists/research assistants will be responsible for aspects of field and associated laboratory projects, including organizing a field/laboratory schedule with colleagues if needed, data collection and entry, QA/QC, maintaining a digital photograph and plant database archive, data analysis preparation when applicable, and compiling literature. Field project sites are located in southern Nevada and southeastern California (Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert). All applicants are encouraged to review climate and weather conditions for the southern Nevada and southern California regions before applying.

All camping will be car camping. State vehicles will be provided for projects. If a State vehicle is available but applicant would prefer to use a personal vehicle, no gas reimbursement will be provided. Using a personal vehicle requires School-level permission before use for work trips. Per diem applies to specific out-of-state projects only. No housing is provided for this position.

Qualifications: Applicants should have at least a bachelorÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s degree in biology, natural resources, environmental science, or a related degree, or equivalent yearsÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm) experience (3-4 years); experience using dichotomous keys (academic or professional); experience operating a 4WD truck or other 4WD vehicle; outdoor/field experience (e.g., camping, hiking, backpacking, Corps experience); and experience with field navigation (compass, map, GPS).

A preference will be given to candidates that have professional or academic experience with plant identification in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, are familiar with and have used regionally applicable dichotomous keys (e.g., Desert Jepson, Arizona Flora, the Flora of Utah), and have some field or laboratory project management experience.

To apply, please send a statement of interest to introduce yourself, a CV or resume, and two-three references to Lindsay Chiquoine (lindsay.chiquoine@unlv.edu). Please include in the subject line the position and the season and year (botanist/research assistant position Spring 2021).

Aquatic Ecologist Position

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

CLASS TITLE: Ecologist

CLASS CODE: B065C

AGENCY: Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality POSTING EXPIRES: 09/04/2020 SALARY RANGE: $40,340.00 – $58,493.00 per year CLASS SUMMARY The Ecologist is responsible for conducting research or performing investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in environmental or natural science or a related field; plus two years of experience in environmental evaluation and control or a related area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

***REQUIRED***

** Ability to travel overnight

** Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk or hike various terrains

** Ability to lift or carry sampling equipment that may weigh up to 40 pounds

***PREFERRED***

** Working knowledge of collection of water quality, habitat, phytoplankton, macroinvertebrate, and fish samples for evaluation

** Ability to evaluate water quality, biological, and other pertinent data for water quality standards and designated use attainment determination

** Working knowledge of macroinvertebrate sorting and fish sorting/identification

** Ability to prepare/present oral/written reports & documents regarding activities and testing results, as required or requested

** Ability to review project plans, quality assurance project documents, use attainability analyses, and project reports and assessments developed by outside entities

** Ability to provide technical information/assistance regarding water resources

** Ability to effectively communicate with members of the public and state and federal agencies

** Working knowledge of public participation and/or stakeholder involvement process

** Ability to collect, interpret, and display GIS/GPS data

** General knowledge of state/federal regulations governing water quality

APPLY FOR THIS JOB: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ark.org%2Farstatejobs%2Findex.php%3Fina_sec_csrf%3D03c731ab09cfda515a750fa91ffd8570%26ac%3Ashow%3Ashow_job%3D1%26agencyid%3D24%26jobid%3D115947&data=02%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C98fc1cde8d074b97280908d84b32f988%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637342029616015626&sdata=8iIAnGGPwOeFeXSp7CdvTZAnIhWDPSYIBYm92kLKIdw%3D&reserved=0

USGS Spatial Ecologist Positions (GS-9/11 – Sagebrush & Sage-grouse)

Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

The USGS-Fort Collins Science Center is looking to hire several qualified spatial ecologists to join their productive research team working on sage-grouse and sagebrush ecosystem ecology in GS-9 or GS-11 roles.

JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Biologist within the Fort Collins Science Center, you would be working closely with Dr. Cameron Aldridge and the broader research team at USGS and Colorado State University.

Duties include:

– Participating in the planning and execution of complex studies and investigations concerning biological processes that affect ecosystems, with a focus on sagebrush ecosystems.

– Performing data analysis and writing reports to carry out portions of larger biological science investigations of wildlife resources and their habitat conditions.

– Recommending minor modifications to program objectives and associated documentation in accordance with established program directives.

– Gathering, organizing, and interpreting a wide variety of biological data, especially spatial data, with other information pertinent to scientific studies or investigations.

– Developing and maintaining computer databases and spatial datasets; and gathering, analyzing, tabulating and summarizing scientific, programmatic, and/or budgetary data.

A full description of the opportunity can be found here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F577075200&data=02%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C98fc1cde8d074b97280908d84b32f988%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637342029616015626&sdata=UNKgmOND9QBYjoo5%2BvsIvxsvG898KxedBr4tGNitBig%3D&reserved=0

Application Deadline: September 7, 2020.

Grad school opportunity

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

The Zavaleta lab <https://zavaleta.eeb.ucsc.edu/> in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department <https://www.eeb.ucsc.edu/> at the University of California-Santa Cruz seeks a Ph.D. student to join the Sierra Nevada Rosy-finch Project beginning summer 2021. The project links climate and other environmental changes to the ecology and conservation of mountaintop communities, with opportunities to develop dissertation work on population dynamics, distribution modeling, food webs and local adaptation, among other topics. Our lab, department and campus (an R-1, Hispanic-Serving Institution) value inclusion and diversity, and we encourage prospective students from backgrounds underrepresented in our field to apply.

The ideal candidate has experience in and commitment to four areas:

– Vertebrate field ecology, with experience handling and observing birds, mammals or herps, and with interest in pursuing research on the ecology and conservation of an alpine-breeding songbird in a range of topic areas.

– Work, living and travel in alpine environments including mountain safety and backpacking to enable safe, effective fieldwork in our study system.

– Mentoring students from diverse backgrounds in field research experiences, to enable undergraduate field interns to contribute successfully to the project.

– Excellent quantitative and writing skills, to analyze and communicate the outcomes of research to scientific and general audiences.

To inquire directly about your potential fit or to find out more, please send Erika (Zavaleta@ucsc.edu <mailto:Zavaleta@ucsc.edu>) a cover letter with resume/CV, transcripts (screenshot/ unofficial fine), and a writing sample (paper, statement, proposal, report, etc. with you as sole or lead author). Erika will contact strong candidates for a video interview.

UCSC is located on the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe, at the land-sea interface in one of the most biodiverse places in North America. The EEB Department, on UCSC’s coastal campus at the western edge of town, is home to a close-knit community of faculty, staff and students nested within the vibrant community of Santa Cruz, California.

Data Management intern – Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

Message: 10

Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:31:57

From: privateemail278908@community.esa.org

Subject: Data Management intern

Position: Data Management intern (6-month appointment with opportunity for extension) at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), Front Royal, VA Application deadline: September 5th, 2020 Start date: Late October 2020

Description: The Field Ecology Lab at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is seeking candidates for a 6-month internship as a data management assistant within the eMammal team and Snapshot USA outreach and project assistant. eMammal (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emammal.si.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C1b8c3984c77c405df1ac08d84bfc3b20%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637342894000731970&sdata=ErxMLwJTOjHKYzPs9heqPppK1C2oxLs5VdrCNLCFLvM%3D&reserved=0) is a cloud-based data pipeline for researchers to manage camera trap data, with an emphasis on projects concerning conservation, ecology, and the use of citizen science to meet research objectives. Primary duties for this position will include processing previously completed camera trap data into eMammal, assist with data management at multiple parts of the pipeline and work closely/assist with volunteers assisting with eMammal. There will also be opportunities to coordinate camera trap projects and help project managers troubleshoot issues with eMammal. In addition, the candidate has the possibility to join field-based projects. Snapshot USA is the first nationwide camera trap survey to collect baseline data of wildlife occurring within and across various anthropogenic and environmental gradients in the USA. We will estimate the distributions and abundance of a variety of native and exotic species and use this information to better understand their roles in the anthropogenic ecosystems, interactions with other taxa, and predict future range expansions and contractions as landcover changed in the 21st century. We conducted the first survey in 2019 with the data posted on a Tableau platform (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femammal.si.edu%2Fsnapshot-usa&data=02%7C01%7Cpat.anderson%40uconn.edu%7C1b8c3984c77c405df1ac08d84bfc3b20%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637342894000741964&sdata=SQYf2HRDN0k30X88rLamVXZ0xaI8eZycpsIHWulJZ5I%3D&reserved=0) and will repeat the survey in 2020 (September/October).

Required skills and experience:

ÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â¢ A good knowledge of computers and programming.

ÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â¢ Experience with programming software (R/MySQL)

ÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â¢ Experience in using these languages for data manipulation and management is desirable.

ÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â¢ Good communication with team members, project managers and researchers.

Duration, stipend:

The position has a monthly stipend of $1,200 for 6 months. This is fully virtual-online placement. SCBIÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In meeting the Smithsonian InstitutionÃfÂ¢Ã’ÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s mandate, SCBI increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advance studies, professional training and public outreach. SCBI has online activities for fully remote interns that allows them to interact with each other and the researchers within SCBI.

Application procedure:

To apply, please send as one PDF document containing your resume or CV, a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications and career plans, and a copy of your unofficial college transcript to SCBIecology@si.edu. We will begin reviewing applications as they arrive.

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Aquatic Ecologist Position

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Davis, Miranda L.

Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:35:56

From: privateemail339690@community.esa.org

Subject: Aquatic Ecologist Position