Date:Tue, 29 Jan 200810:56:49 -0500
From: ?iso-8859-1?Q?Marian_in_Human_Resources? <>
Subject: Summer Field Assistant/Temporary [SFA MV]
The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory seeks a full-
time summer field assistant to work on a project designed to test various
approaches to restoration of endangered coastal sandplain grasslands on
Martha's Vineyard. This position requires availability from June 1 through
August 20, 2008.
The successful applicant will participate in field sampling of soils,
sampling vegetation species composition and biomass. The applicant will
have responsibility for coordinating treatment of field plots, including
tilling, addition of soil amendments and seeding. He or she will also be
required to carry out laboratory analyses of soil chemical properties in
MBL chemistry laboratories.
The applicant will have responsibilities for the following:
--collecting soil and vegetation samples;
--identification and quantification of sandplain plant species;
--analysis of soil chemical properties including pH, total carbon and
extractable nitrogen;
--organizing, inputting and synthesizing of data
Basic Qualifications: Applicant will work jointly with MBL scientists
and TNC land managers. He or she should be a recent college graduate or
advanced undergraduate with a major in biology, chemistry, environmental
science or related field and should be interested in biogeochemistry,
vegetation development, and ecological research. Applicants should have
experience working under field conditions and strong analytical and
laboratory skills. Experience with environmental or nutrient laboratory
analyses, plant identification and vegetation monitoring, and soil
sampling desired.
Applicants should be attentive to details, well organized, able to work
independently in the field and laboratory, and capable of work under field
conditions in which mosquitoes, ticks and poison ivy are encountered.
Successful applicants will be required to live full-time at TNC field
station on Martha's Vineyard where cooperation and consideration of others
is essential. Applicant will be expected to pay approximately $300/month
in rent. Transportation on Martha's Vineyard will be provided. Applicants
must possess a valid US driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience identifying plants of the
northeastern U.S. a plus.
Physical Requirements Applicants must be capable of working long hours
under some difficult field conditions including sampling in hot sun and
during inclement weather.
Required Applicant Documents: Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are
required documents, but may be either uploaded with your Resume and Cover
Letter or faxed to the Human Resources Office, 508-289-7931. If faxing,
please reference this posting.
APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED AT mbl.simplehire.com

Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:00:08 -0600
From: Alan Wilson <>
Subject: Undergraduate Research Opportunities - Aquatic Ecology - Auburn, Alabama
Several undergraduate research opportunities in Aquatic Ecology at
Auburn University
Positions: 3 or 4 undergraduate technician positions
When: May to August 2008 (start and end dates are somewhat flexible)
What: Experiments will be conducted to determine the utility of using
ecological interactions to reduce toxic cyanobacterial blooms in
productive aquaculture ponds. Visit to learn more
about the lab and our research interests.
Where: ShellFisheriesCenter, AuburnUniversity, Auburn, Alabama
Responsibilities: Assist in the construction, deployment,
maintenance, sampling, and sample analysis of several large-scale
mesocosm and small-scale microcosm laboratory experiments.
Qualifications: Must be creative, hard-working, a team player, and
work well independently with a strong background in related
coursework, such as limnology, ecology, and biology. Experience in
the field or lab is not necessary, but preferred.
Pay: $1200/month based on 40 hrs/week
Housing: Housing will not be provided, but numerous inexpensive
housing options exist in the Auburn during the summer
semester. Assistance identifying available housing will be provided,
if needed.
Contact: Email questions, resume, unofficial transcripts, cover
letter, and contact information to Alan Wilson at
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Alan Wilson - Assistant Professor
AuburnUniversity - Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
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Date:Tue, 29 Jan 200817:17:55 -0500
From: Rick Ostfeld <>
Subject: Full-time, paid field positions, ecology of Lyme disease in upstate NY
Summer Project Assistants (up to 6): Job Reference # 08003. Research the
dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships between mammals,
ticks, Lyme disease ecology, tree seed survival, songbirds, and gypsy
moths. Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New
York's Hudson RiverValley. Duties include live-trapping small and
medium mammals and reliably recording pertinent data, sampling abundance
of ticks, tree seed collection, and laboratory assays of tick infection
with the Lyme disease bacterium. Early morning and late afternoon hours.
Prior experience handling small- or meso-mammals highly desirable.
Desired dates of employment (35 hours/week) are approximately May 15 to
November 8, 2008, although applicants available during summer college
break are also welcome. Wage is commensurate with education experience.
On-site housing is available. EOE/AAD/Min/Fem/Vet/Disab. Consideration
of applications will begin on March 1st. Please submit via email a
letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email
addresses of three professional references to:

Manager of Human Resources
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Job Ref# 08003
P.O. BoxAB
Millbrook, NY12545
E-mail:

Be sure to cite Job Number 08003
Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.
Richard S. Ostfeld, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
PO Box AB, 65 Sharon Turnpike
Millbrook, NY 12545 USA
phone: + 845 677-7600, ext 136
fax: + 845 677-5976
email:

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Date:Wed, 30 Jan 200814:48:07 -0500
From: ?ISO-8859-1?Q?3D3FISO-8859-13FQ3FEdythe5FEllin3F3D?
<>
Subject: Summer Internship-Two add'l positions Harvard Forest/Harvard University
Summer Internships – Sampling New Hampshire Forests
Harvard Forest – Harvard University
2008 Summer Research Program in Ecology
Strafford, New Hampshire and Petersham, Massachusetts
Summary
The Harvard Forest is seeking two college students/recent grads with field
experience in sampling forest vegetation as part of its 2008 Summer Research
Program in Ecology. The two interns will work together with minimal
supervision, laying out plots, sampling vegetation (trees, shrubs, herbs),
soils and environmental conditions, and entering data into spreadsheets.
This summer’s work will serve as the first census of a long-term ecological
monitoring program for the more than 4000 acres of forest protected and
managed by the Blue Hills Foundation in southern New Hampshire. We will be
accepting applications until March 7, 2008.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- Past field experience sampling northeastern forests at the undergraduate
or the graduate level
- Experience with map and compass, GPS, plant identification, and sampling
methods
- Understanding of New England’s forest plant communities and succession
patterns
- College background in ecology, forestry, and/or botany
- Experience in summarizing plot-level data
- Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and be self-motivated
- One of the two interns must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
Working Conditions
Applicants must be in good physical health and capable of lifting 75 lbs.
Must be willing to work outdoors all day and under most weather conditions
since the project will involve minimal amounts of “indoors” work.
The interns will be living in Blue Hills Foundation housing in Strafford,
New Hampshire, a rural town 30 miles from Concord, NH and 1 1/2 hour drive
from Boston. Interns will spend one or two weeks at the HarvardForest in
Petersham, Massachusetts where they will live with other interns,
participate in initial training, and a final symposium at the end of the summer.
Compensation, Benefits
- Stipend of $4920 for the 12-week session (average 40hr/week)
- $65/week food allowance for the time spent at Blue Hills Foundation
- Free furnished housing
- Travel reimbursement of up to $350 for one round trip to the Forest
(federal grant restrictions apply).
- Personal vehicle mileage stipend for work-related travel
Application Process
Please send the following information to Brian Hall at the address below:
1) Resume – please send by email
2) Essay - describing your career objectives, your science background
(including relevant courses, employment, or experiences), your expectations
for a successful REU experience, and your educational and career objectives.
Please note that we can support only 10-20% of students who apply to this
program. The most competitive applications are those in which the
application essay reflects careful consideration of how the program and the
research projects dovetail with your educational and career goals. (250
words maximum). Please send by email.
3) Two letters of recommendation – please have the letter writers send them
directly to the regular mail address below.
For More Information
Please contact Brian Hall for more information or to submit application
materials:
HarvardForest
324 North Main St
Petersham, MA01366
(978) 724-3302 x254
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Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:13:20 -0500
From: chelcy ford <>
Subject: Undergraduate Summer Internships in Biological Sciences
Summer Internships in Biological Sciences
USDA Forest Service
Southern Research Station
Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, Otto, NC
Summer Intern positions in Biological Sciences are available at USDA Forest
Service, Southern Research Station, Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory, located
in Otto, NC. To qualify, students must: (1) be in good academic standing,
(2) be currently enrolled in a college or university, and (3) plan on
returning to college or university in fall 2008. Interns work with Coweeta
scientists and staff on a wide variety of projects. Current research
projects include, but are not limited to: structure and function of first
order watershed riparian zones; hemlock woolly adelgid impacts on forest
processes; southern Appalachian forest carbon, nutrient, and water budgets
and cycling; prescribed burning effects on mixed oak-pine forests; and
effects of herbaceous plant removal on nutrient cycling. Projects typically
have both a field and laboratory component, and may include some data
analysis. Students may utilize some portion of data collected and/or
analyzed to fulfill university intern requirements. The rate of pay ranges
from a GS-03 (approximately $11.37/hr) to GS-04 (approximately $12.77/hr),
depending on education and experience. A limited amount of housing is
available on site for approximately $100/month.
Interested students should send (1) a letter of interest, (2) resume, and
(3) college transcripts by March 1, 2008 to:
JamesM.Vose
ProjectLeader
USDAForest Service
Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory
3160 Coweeta Lab Rd
Otto, NC29763

Positions are highly competitive -- early applications are encouraged. A
valid drivers license with minimal moving violations are conditions for
employment. The USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer.
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Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:41:19 -0500
From: Tom Langen <>
Subject: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates, Clarkson University
SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
at CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
THEME: Sustainable solutions to emerging environmental problems.
WHO: Environmental engineering or science students
expecting to graduate between December 2008 and May 2010.
WHEN: Ten weeks, May 26 - August 1, 2008.
WHERE:ClarksonUniversity in Potsdam, New York.
WHAT: Conduct environmental research with faculty and graduate
student mentors. Research projects are available in the following
areas:
fate, transport, and remediation of emerging
pollutants
green chemistry
alternative energy and greenhouse gas reduction
biodiversity and ecological sustainability
environmental stresses on biological systems
lifecycle assessment
political and social responses to emerging
environmental problems
BENEFITS: free room and $75/week for food,
a stipend of $4,500,
some travel expenses,
a stimulating research environment and
great summer outdoors activities.
HOW: Apply by March 1, 2008
ACHIEVEMENTS: Research results from participants in the REU program
have been presented at national conferences and won prizes at national
paper competitions.
DETAILS: For complete information on this summer's research program,
detailed description of application requirements, and a summary of past
research experiences please visit our web site:

or contact the Co-Investigators directly:
Dr. Andrea R. Ferro Dr. Silvana Andreescu
206 Rowley Laboratory 206 Science Center - Bio Chem Wing
Clarkson University Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY 13699-5710 Potsdam, NY 13699-5810
Tel (315) 268-7649 Tel (315) 268-2394
Fax (315) 268-7985 Fax (315) 268-6610

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Date:Tue, 5 Feb 200813:11:45 -0500
From: John D Wehr <>
Subject: Summer Research opportunities for undergrads - apply now!
Paid Summer Ecology Internships for Undergraduates - NSF REU
* The Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) Program - 2008 *
The Louis Calder Center - Biological Field Station of Fordham University
has a select number of paid research opportunities for undergraduate
students for our Calder Summer Undergraduate Research (CSUR) program.
The CSUR program will run from May 28 through August 19, 2008. This is
an NSF-REU Site.
Students will work at a wooded field station with state-of-the-art
research laboratories, less than an hour from New York City. This year
we will offer approximately ten awards to qualified undergraduates
interested in conducting independent research. Stipends of $4,800 plus
a travel reimbursement will be awarded to successful applicants, and
rent at the field station is free. Limited funds are available to
support research and local travel. Applicants supported with NSF funds
must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its
possessions.
A sample of some of the potential student projects for 2008 includes:
- Biological control of arthropods that transmit disease
- Bloom-forming cyanobacteria in lakes of Central Park, New York
- Costs of herbivory defense in the invasive plant Alliaria petiolata
- Evolutionary genetics and genomics of bacteria
- Evolutionary responses of an annual plant to climate change
- Fungal interactions
- Hemlock defoliation effects on soil processes and forest regeneration
- How does UV exposure affect microbial pathogens in a reservoir?
- Impact of an invasive species on local mosquito species.
- Plants in urban systems
- Surveying aquatic insect emergence patterns in Calder Lake
- Vocal identification of individual sub-oscine birds
- Variability in avian immune function
Successful candidates will be matched with scientists with similar
research interests. Core program activities include the design and
execution of independent, closely mentored research projects, and
participation in mini-courses and weekly seminars. Through these
activities, students will learn the fundamentals of experimental design,
use of the scientific literature, data collection and analysis, and oral
presentation.
- An application (which includes full details of potential research
projects) can be requested by email from
- For further details on the program and a list of research areas
available this summer for students, see:

- You may also request information by phone from the CSUR office at:
914-273-3078, ext. 10.
** Applications are due by February 15, 2008 **
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 00:11:48 -0600
From: "yong.wang" <>
Subject: Undergraduate Summer Research Experience of Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences at Alabama A&M University
Alabama A&M University (AAMU) is offering a National Science Foundation
sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program that
will
focus on natural resource and environmental issues. The program will
last
from May 28 to July 26, 2008. Each student will participate in projects
with various researchers from the Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Sciences (NRES) and other entities with focuses on areas
including forestry and plant sciences, insects and wildlife ecology,
molecular biology and genetics, soil mineralogy and biogeochemistry,
hydrology and environmental monitoring, landscape ecology, and human
interactions. Responsibilities may include field sampling/site visits,
data
analysis, and scientific writing. Students will attend seminars and
workshops on research, and career planning. At the end of the program,
participants will prepare a final report, a poster, and present their
research at a research symposium. Students will receive a $4000
stipend,
dining card, and be housed in dormitories on the AAMU campus.
Minorities
and underrepresented groups within the science fields are encouraged to
apply. For more detailed information on the summer 2008 research
projects,
available mentors, application form, and application process, please
visit
our REU website at or contact Dr. Elica
Moss
at , Ph: 256-372-8219, or Dr. Yong Wang at
, Ph: 256-3724229.
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AlabamaA&MUniversity is located in Huntsville, which is the largest
city
in northern Alabama with a current estimated population of 168,132 and
is
one of the fastest growing cities in the south. Growing from its
historic
roots in the cotton industry, Huntsville is now a thriving center for
technology as well as the birthplace of Americas space program.
More than
10% of the population is native to foreign countries and over 100
languages
and dialects are spoken here making Huntsville one of the more
culturally
diverse cities in the south. Huntsville offers a wide range of
entertainment
and recreation. People enjoy a variety of museums, theaters, concerts
and
events ranging from large venue performances to local favorites for the
entire family. The U.S. Space and RocketCenter, HuntsvilleBotanical
Garden, historic downtown district, and the beginning of the Robert
Trent
Jones Golf Trail are a few of Huntsvilles most popular
attractions. The
citys location also offers ample opportunities for outdoor
recreation.
Nestled in the TennesseeValley, almost any outdoor activity is within
an
hours drive. Hunting, fishing, watersports, hiking, camping,
biking, and
nature viewing make the area an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Most of these
activities can be found within city limits at historic MonteSanoState
Park.
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 09:34:08 -0500
From: Cynthia D Huebner <>
Subject: Job Announcement: Summer Field Botanist, USDA Forest Service, West Virginia
Job Announcement – Field Botanists
USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Morgantown, WV
Job Title: Field botanist/biological technician (2 positions)
Grade: 4 (approximately $12/hr); temporary
Time period: early June 2008 – early August or late September
Duty station: Morgantown, WV
Duties: The selected persons will gather understory data on herbs, shrubs,
vines, and trees in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, the
Wayne National Forest in Ohio, the Allegheny National Forest in
Pennsylvania, the Moshannon State Forest near Dubois, Pennsylvania, and in
the West Virginia University Forest in Coopers Rock State Forest near
Morgantown, WV. Botanical and taxonomic skills and knowledge of eastern
hardwood flora are desirable but not required. A strong interest in plants
and ability to learn over 500 species (including invasive exotics, sedges
and grasses) are required. The selected persons will measure cover,
frequency, and density of understory vegetation using different sampling
methods and collect soil samples. Good orienteering skills are desired.
Those selected may also mount herbarium specimens, help with a pollination
study, help with a greenhouse/growth chamber competition study, and enter
data.
The selected persons must be willing to relocate to Morgantown, WV; (we can
provide some help in locating temporary, cheap housing). They must also be
a licensed driver, willing to travel extensively (in provided government
vehicles), and able to drive 4WD vehicles. Willingness to work in rough
terrain among hungry insects and arachnids and the occasional poisonous
snake or black bear as well as in all kinds of weather is required. Hiking
boots, hat, field clothes, and water bottles are required but other field
and safety equipment will be provided. The person should also work well
independently as well as with others.
Application Procedure: If you are a student and will be a student next
year, please provide a CV/resume, letter from your college/university
confirming your student status, and copies of your transcripts to:
Dr. Cynthia Huebner
Research Botanist/Ecologist
USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station
180 Canfield St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
You may also send the requested information electronically to
.
If you are not a student or will be graduating before Fall 2008, please
submit your profile in the AVUE system at
and apply for
announcement/position number: A9039 (Biological Science Technician
(Plants), GS-0404-04.
Please call (304-285-1582) or e-mail Dr. Huebner if you have questions.
Application deadline is April 2, 2008.
Cynthia D. Huebner, PhD
Research Botanist/Ecologist
Disturbance Ecology and Management of Oak-Dominated Forests
USDA Forest Service
Northern Research Station
180 Canfield St.
Morgantown, WV26505-3180
(304) 285-1582 (phone)
(304) 285-1505 (fax)

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