MPC WEB LINK AT: http://www.mpcer.nau.edu/weekly_update
MERRIAM-POWELL RESEARCH STATION SHIRTS ON SALE NOW!!
Be the first on your floor to show off a beautifully embroidered short-sleeved, cotton golf shirt, only $30. Call the MPC office, 523-6221.
TOPICS AT A GLANCE: Southwest Institute for Learning with Technology , NAU campus, May 19-21 -- BGSA Yard Sale Donations Needed -- CENS Recruitment News letter -- CENS Employment & Internship Newsletter -- CAP Award for Water Research -- MLS Graduation Celebrations, May 9 -- HerpDigest Free Newsletter -- Free USGS LANDSAT Data -- Natural Resources Information Council, Call for Papers -- Abstract deadline for the 6th International Conference on the Applications of Stable Isotope Techniques to Ecological Studies is MAY 15th
JOBS -- JOBS -- JOBS
Verde Earthworks: Searching to fulfill a Marketing/Sales position
Field Botanist, N. AZ
Field Ecologist/ Technician, N. AZ
Two Postdoctoral Positions: Environmental and Socioeconomic Impacts of China's Ecological Restoration Efforts
Bird/Amphibian/Bat/Stream student “STEP” positions (2), Tonto National Forest, Roosevelt, AZ
MIGRATE Program: Training Opportunities and Exchange Visits
WWF Program Officer – MesoAmerican Reef
Graduate Student, NV - ecology of farm and adjoining wildland ecosystems.
Field Biological Technician/Botanist, NV
Vegetation Assessment Field Crews, E.NV
Field work, CO - entomology/natural resources/ecology
Field Technicians, Jornada Experimental Range, NM
Research/Programming Assistant, TX
In an effort to save space sending large email documents, we are sending only the Topics with the link to the MPC web page where the entire weekly update can be viewed.
SWEST INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY, NAU CAMPUS MAY 19-21 Hi everyone - Please note this exciting event to be held on our campus May 19-21. The registration fee for the entire event is $125, but I do have several complimentary passes, so please respond to this if you are interested in a free pass (first come, first serve). Best wishes, Maribeth
Southwest Institute for Learning with Technology
You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend the fourth annual e-Learning Institute. Participate in a any of four topical tracks: /Assessment, Pedagogies & Practice, Emerging Technologies, and Tools, Tips & Tricks/. There will be two keynote presentations: Marilee Bresciani from San Diego State University will discuss /Are you Using Technology to Assess Learning or Assessing Learning to Improve Technology?/ and Andrew Milne will discuss /Learning Space and Technology Designs to facilitate the Interactions for Effective Learning/ .
Come meet and learn with your colleagues from NAU, from around the state, and some from across the nation as we discuss current trends and effective practices for teaching and learning with technology.
Don Carter , Director, e-Learning Center , Northern Arizona University tel: (928) 523-1629
don.carter@nau.edu http://www.nau.edu/elearning
BGSA YARD SALE DONATIONS NEEDED
The BGSA is requesting donations for a yard sale it will be having on Saturday, May 16th. The event will raise funds to support BGSA activities in the upcoming academic year.
nything you wish to donate will be appreciated; anything you have been "storing" that you will never use will be appreciated; anything you are sick-and-tired of that you will soon throw in the dumpster will be appreciated.
If you have large items like furniture, etc. that need to be moved, a BGSA representative will come and take it away for you! Think of it as a sort of community mutualism...
Also, if you are a student or know of a student who is moving out of the dorms/apartments, let us know and we will help remove unwanted chairs, furniture, etc. at the convenience of the mover.
If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Adrian Stone or myself via phone or e-mail to set up a pick-up time and we will send someone out to collect your donation(s).
Thanks for your continued support of the BGSA.
Adrian Stone, BGSA Treasurer, Adrian.Stone@nau.edu, (928) 600-8497
Zacchaeus Compson, BGSA Co-President, Zacchaeus.Compson@nau.edu , (928) 523-6812
CENS RECRUITMENT NEWSLETTER
May 10 Spring Commencement Ceremony, 10a.m., Skydome.
May 17 NAU-wide New Transfer Student Orientations, hosted by New Student Programs. CENS coordinator is Debbie Wildermuth.
May 27-30 NAU-wide New Freshmen Student Orientations, hosted by New Student Programs. CENS coordinator is Debbie Wildermuth.
May 30 Registration Deadline for the STEPUP Engineering Camp for Girls and the Engineering Camp for Young Men.
The Discovery Channel is seeking to profile researchers and developers who are involved
in such topics as robotics, new technologies, innovative scientific findings, and more. If you have a story idea and wish to have the The Daily Planet show feature you, your students, and your facilities, please note the contact information below or contact them directly at: james.davidson@discovery.ca or 416.332.7456.
* The 15th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Design Day was a great success! Over 200 CENS undergraduates were in attendance to present during oral and poster sessions. Click here to see this year’s student poster prize winners.
* A new CENS Undergraduate Research Brochure is hot-off-the-press. There are copies
available if you would like to share them at conferences, recruitment & outreach events,
or with prospective & current students. Copies may be requested by email or picked
up in-person, please note the contact info at the bottom of the page. An electronic pdf
version will be available soon on the CENS site, under the research tab.
* You can view student enrollment data by college and/or department to assist you in
understanding gender, ethnicity, residency, or total enrollment trends. Click here .
CENS EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIP NEWSLETTER
This week's employment, and internship newsletter has been updated on our website. Click on the following links to access the information. If you have a specific question, please feel free to contact me.
Link to the Current Employment & Internship Newsletter:
http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/documents/EmploymentandInternship042808.pdf
*NEW* CENS Graduation Survey: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/GraduationSurvey.shtml
Please encourage your graduating seniors to complete this survey! An email has been sent to all the students but a reminder never hurts... :)
Graylynn J. Hudson , Program Coordinator , Scholarships, Internships, Employment, College of Engineering & Natural Sciences Northern Arizona University , T: 928-523-5191
CENS PICNIC PLANNING
We are in the process of planning our annual college picnic which will take place on August 17th, and are looking for a few volunteers to help us plan and execute this fun event. If you are interested, please give me a call.
Our first meeting will be about mid-May.
Deb James , 3-2408
CAP AWARD FOR WATER RESEARCH
*First Place**: $1,000, Second Place: $500*
The CAP Award is available to graduate and undergraduate students at any college or university in the State of Arizona. Research submitted for this award should focus specifically on water issues that affect Central and Southern Arizona and the Colorado River. Papers can focus on legal, economic, political, environmental, or water management issues, as well as any other issue that might be of interest to CAP or Arizona water users.
For more information, visit http://www.cap-az.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=54 or call Vicky Campo at (623) 869-2176
*Deadline June 1 *
*Please post or forward to others who may be interested. *
MLS GRADUATION CELEBRATION, MAY 9
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies invites you to an evening of celebration honoring our Spring 2008 Master's degree candidates. Please join our graduate candidates as they provide their public presentations Friday, May 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the Applied Research & Development Building located at 1298 South Knoles Drive. Wine and Hor d'oeuvres will be served. Spring 2008 Master's degree candidates providing public presentations:
Justin Bendell , Ashleigh Ellsworth , Robin Flynn , Heather Dianne Harris , Lisa Strobel-Hendricks , Ecole Venskytis
Congratulations!
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FREE USGS LANDSAT DATA
Greetings, I just received the following announcement about the USGS plans on making all Landsat data available for no-charge. Today, the USGS released a technical announcement, outlining the plan for the release of no-charge Landsat data. Over the next 9 months, we will be opening up the Landsat archive for no-charge ordering. Please see the announcement below for details, and feel free to contact any of the Landsat staff for more information. Imagery for Everyone… Timeline Set to Release Entire USGS Landsat Archive at No Charge. RESTON, VA – The USGS Landsat archive is an unequaled 35-year record of the Earth’s surface that is valuable for a broad range of uses, ranging from climate change science to forest management to emergency response, plus countless other user applications. Under a transition toward a National Land Imaging Program sponsored by the Secretary of the Interior, the USGS is pursuing an aggressive schedule to provide users with electronic access to any Landsat scene held in the USGS-managed national archive of global scenes dating back to Landsat 1, launched in 1972. By February 2009, any archive scene selected by a user – with no restriction on cloud cover – will be processed automatically to a standard product recipe, using such parameters as the Universe Transverse Mercator projection, and staged for electronic retrieval. In addition, newly acquired scenes meeting a cloud cover threshold of 20% or below will be processed to the standard recipe and placed on line for at least six months, after which they will remain available for selection from the archive. Newly acquired, minimally cloudy Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) data covering North America and Africa are already being distributed by the USGS over the Internet at no charge, with expansion to full global coverage of incoming Landsat 7 data to be completed by July 2008 (see timeline below). The full archive of historical Landsat 7 ETM+ data acquired by the USGS since launch in 1999 will become available for selection and downloading by the end of September 2008. At that time, all Landsat 7 data purchasing options from the USGS, wherein users pay for on-demand processing to various parameters will be discontinued. By the end of December of 2008, both incoming Landsat 5 Thematic Mapper (TM) data and all Landsat 5 TM data acquired by the USGS since launch (1984) will become available, with all Landsat 4 TM (1982-1985) and Landsat 1-5 Multi-Spectral Scanner (MSS) (1972-1994) data becoming available by the end of January 2009. All Landsat data purchasing options from the USGS will be discontinued by February 2009, once the entire Landsat archive can be accessed at no charge. Landsat scenes can be previewed and downloaded using the USGS Global Visualization Viewer at http://glovis.usgs.gov [under “Select Collection” choose Landsat archive: L7 SLC-off (2003-present)]. Scenes can also be selected using the USGS Earth Explorer tool at http://earthexplorer.usgs.gov [under “Select Your Dataset” choose Landsat Archive: L7 SLC-off (2003-present)]. For further information on Landsat satellites and products, see http://landsat.usgs.gov End of official message Just as an FYI - to clarify some points in the announcement. This plan will only allow 1 recipe of data to be produced. L7 data will not have any gap correction applied. The 20% or less cloud cover images will be processed automatically, the higher cloud cover scenes will be processed as ordered with no plans for prioritization of orders.
Pixel size: 15m/30m/30m
Media type: Download (web-enabled)
Product type: L1T (terrain-corrected)
Output format: GeoTIFF
Map projection: UTM
Orientation: North up
Resampling: Cubic convolution
DEM: GLS DEM (SRTM, NED, CDAD, DTED, GTOPO 30) Please review the announcement and if you have any questions or comments please contact any or all of the following: Kristi Kline, PMP Landsat Project Manager kkline@usgs.gov James Lacasse, PMP Landsat Mission Management Officer jmlacasse@usgs.gov Rachel Headley, PhDScientist, Landsat Project Data Acquisition Manager, Acting rheadley@usgs.gov ThanksBrenda Brenda K. Jones Disaster Response CoordinatorUSGS EROS Center47914 252nd StSioux Falls, SD 57198Phone 605.594.6503Fax 605.594.6150Email: bkjones@usgs.gov FOR EMERGENCIESCELL: 605-321-3995
NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION COUNCIL, CALL FOR PAPERS
Call for papers regarding management of environmental and ecological information and data. Papers related to website implementation, GIS, database design, information access, and current issues in natural resources or education are welcome. Abstracts are due by June 21st, 2008.
http://www.nric.info
Annual Meeting: August 9-11, 2008 at the University of Oregon in Eugene Oregon, where the coast and 10,000 ft mountains are almost at your doorstep.
The NRIC facilitates the exchange of information among resource managers, information specialists, and librarians specializing in natural resources
Please contact: Dean Walton for more information
Dean Walton, Ph.D. , Science Librarian /Assistant Professor , 1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403 , (541) 346-2871
ABSTRACT DEADLINE FOR 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE APPLICATIONS OF STABLE ISOTOPE TECHNIQUES, MAY 15
This is a reminder that the abstract deadline for the 6th International Conference on the Applications of Stable Isotope Techniques to Ecological Studies is MAY 15th, 2008. The ISOECOL VI conference will take place in Honolulu, Hawaii, from August 25-29, 2008. Conference registration (available until July 15th) and abstract submission are available online.
The aim of this conference is to assemble an international group of isotope scientists engaged in ecological research, share ideas and state-of-the-art science, identify gaps in our knowledge in the field of ecology, and determine where future stable isotope research and interdisciplinary efforts could be best applied. These goals will be accomplished through oral and poster presentations and, informally, through discussions and debate during organized social events. The conference will begin on August 24th with an opening mixer at the Waikiki Aquarium, located on the shores of Waikiki beach, which should be an excellent start to meeting our conference goals.
We are pleased to announce that our two keynote speakers are Drs. Gabriel Bowen (Purdue Univ.) and Simon Jennings (CEFAS). Dr. Gabe Bowen will provide a synthesis of exciting frontiers in ecological isoscapes and a review of the important information generated from the Isoscapes 2008 conference (http://isoscapes2008.org/). Dr. Simon Jennings will present a talk titled ‘Marine food web ecology: insights from stable isotopes’, which will review his research on the impacts of fishing and environmental change on the structure and function of marine communities and ecosystems. In addition, there will be some exciting ISOECOL sessions focused on animal migration, human ecology and forensics, Bayesian approaches to diet reconstruction, nutrient and hydrological cycles in terrestrial ecosystems, and climate change.
All remaining ISOECOL VI conference details, including accommodations in Honolulu/Waikiki, can be found at: http://www.isoecol.org/index.htm If you have any further questions about the conference, please contact the organizing committee at isoecol6@hawaii.edu
Aloha, ISOECOL VI Organizing Committee
Current address: IRD/LASAA, Centre IRD de Brest , BP 70, 29280 , Plouzané, France
JOBS -- JOBS -- JOBS
VERDE EARTHWORKS
Verde Earthworks: Searching to fulfill a Marketing/Sales position: Starting: June 2008 Base pay=$10. per hour plus 5% commission
Individual must be self motivated and feel very passionate about the environment and understand the value of recycling on all levels (economic,social and environmental).
This position is new for our Company which is in it's second year of operation in the Sedona/Verde Valley region we provide weekly residential and commercial recycling service.
The Key responsibility is to sell our commercial recycling service to Business owners and managers throughout the region.
Recommend first phase of the job will be to perform a market analysis of the target customer base. Second to prepare a creative advertising campaign with a budget and time line, with results evaluated monthly.
Network with local Chambers of Commerce, Contractor and Realtor Assoc.
Become an Expert at selling the "Going Green makes Good Business Cents".
Understand methodology to establish comprehensive recycling practices throughout the layers of departments which in many cases becomes thecommon challenge to being successful.
Implementing the logistics with the excellent systems we offer to assist there: Resort, Campus, Commercial Complex, Institution, ...
Call Kate Blevins at Verde Earthworks for more info. 928-284-3778 or 301-6929 Studio cottages and/or room rentals in the area start at $400+/-
FIELD BOTANIST, N. AZ
Field crew members will assist in a study on the effects of fire on understory vegetation, pine tree mortality, fuels and soil. Field sites are located in the Warm Fire, on the North Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona. Work will be done on plots located throughout the fire predominately in Ponderosa Pine ecosystems and we will be monitoring established plots, collecting data on vegetation cover and biomass, fuels conditions, overstory characteristics and collecting soil samples. Field crews will collect data during the day and there will be some requirements at night: keying out plants, downloading photos, downloading to the database, etc. We will be working for 10 days on with 3 days off for 3 sessions beginning July 30, 2008 and finishing September 3. Dates may change if field work is completed early and at least a 2 session commitment is required. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Joint Fire Science Program and Grand Canyon Trust. Pay will be between $13-15 an hour depending on experience and level of commitment and a per diem rate of around $20 will be given for each day in the field.
REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in botany, ecology, biology, or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and 2-4 years experience. Previous field experience sampling vegetation is required. • Ability to use a taxonomic key and understanding of plant taxonomy. • Experience identifying Northern Arizona flora. • Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and ability to work effectively as a team and as a crew leader. • Demonstrated orienteering skills, including the use of topographic maps and global positioning systems (GPS).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and complete field-related activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to make decisions independently in remote landscapes. • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. • First Aid and CPR or WFR certification desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: • Work requires long hours (10 hour days) in isolated settings. • Physical exertion such as hiking with field gear over rough terrain. Work is done in hot or otherwise inclement conditions and presents occasional possibility of injury.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas. Work will REQUIRE camping at primitive sites with no running water. Contact: Melissa Anne McMaster, NAU School of Forestry Graduate Student, 928.814.6373
FIELD ECOLOGIST/TECHNICIAN. N. AZ
Field crew members will assist in a study on the effects of fire on understory vegetation, pine tree mortality, fuels and soil. Field sites are located in the Warm Fire, on the North Kaibab Plateau in northern Arizona. Work will be done on plots located throughout the fire predominately in Ponderosa Pine ecosystems and we will be monitoring established plots, collecting data on vegetation cover and biomass, fuels conditions, overstory characteristics and collecting soil samples. Field crews will collect data during the day and there will be some requirements at night: keying out plants, downloading photos, downloading to the database, etc. We will be working for 10 days on with 3 days off for 3 sessions beginning July 30, 2008 and finishing September 3. Dates may change if field work is completed early and at least a 2 session commitment is required. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Joint Fire Science Program and Grand Canyon Trust. Pay will be between $10-12 an hour depending on experience and level of commitment and a per diem rate of around $20 will be given for each day in the field.
REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree or working toward a bachelor’s degree in botany, ecology, biology, wildlife, or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and 0-2 years experience. Previous field experience in sampling vegetation desirable.
• Experience identifying Northern Arizona flora desirable. • Demonstrated orienteering skills, including the use of topographic maps and global positioning systems (GPS). • Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate and complete field-related activities. • Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and ability to work effectively as a team. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. • First Aid and CPR or WFR certification desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: • Work requires long hours (10 hour days) in isolated settings. • Physical exertion such as hiking with field gear over rough terrain. Work is done in hot or otherwise inclement conditions and presents occasional possibility of injury.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas. Work will REQUIRE camping at primitive sites with no running water. Contact: Melissa Anne McMaster, NAU School of Forestry Graduate Student, 928.814.6373
POST DOC POSITIONS
Two Postdoctoral Positions: Environmental and Socioeconomic Impacts of China's Ecological Restoration Efforts , Departments of Forestry and Geography, Michigan State University
Candidates are sought to join a multidisciplinary team assessing the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of China's ecological restoration efforts. One position will focus on modeling ecosystem dynamics as reflected in regional soil erosion, C sequestration, and biological diversity. The other position will spearhead the evaluation of socioeconomic changes induced by government programs, such as income and employment, cost effectiveness, and structural adjustment. For the former position, a Ph.D in ecology, geography or related discipline is required, as well as demonstrated expertise in remote sensing, GIS application, and systems simulation; for the latter position, a Ph.D. in environmental economics, resource economics, or agricultural economics is required, as well as strong capability of econometrics and spatial statistics. Successful candidates are expected to be able to communicate effectively in Chinese. These positions are renewable for up to two years based on performance. Please send CV, statement of research accomplishments and interests, representative publications, and three letters of reference to: Runsheng Yin, Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824-1222. Applications will be considered until July 1, 2008.
Runsheng Yin , Department of Forestry , Michigan State University Tel: (517) 432-3352
BIRD/AMPHIBIAM/BAT/STREAM POSITIONS, TONTO NF, AZ
Bird/Amphibian/Bat/Stream student “STEP” positions (2), Tonto National Forest, Roosevelt, AZ
USDA – Forest Service, Tonto NF, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Roosevelt, AZ
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: May 2008 thru September 2008, negotiable
SALARY: at GS-1 to GS-5 level, depending on experience
HOUSING: on site housing is available at a low cost
The Tonto Basin Ranger District will be filling two Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) Biological Science Technician positions. Duty station is in Roosevelt, Arizona.
POSITION INFORMATION: Duties include but are not limited to: conducting southwestern willow flycatcher, bat, and fish surveys across Tonto National Forest. This will involve following established protocols for monitoring, identification of southwestern willow flycatchers and other common southwestern riparian birds by sight and sound, use of GPS and GIS technology, kayaks and/or canoes, electrofish shockers, seine netting, and hiking in rough terrain in extreme heat. The positions involve long and shifting hours, including frequent morning and night work. Field work covers a vast range of elevations and habitats from Sonoran desert to mixed conifer. Self-motivation, good physical condition, the ability to swim, work well in
a group, and willingness to spend long hours in the field are a must. Previous field experience and an academic background in wildlife, zoology, or related fields are preferred.
LOCATION INFORMATION: Roosevelt is located 35 miles northwest of Globe and 50 miles southeast of Payson. The Globe/Miami and Payson areas have year-round populations of approximately 10,000 people and are the nearest communities with full
services. The climate is characterized by hot summers and pleasant winters. Summer temperatures often exceed 100-degrees. Summer monsoon rains occur in July and August.
TO APPLY OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please send a resume and official transcript(s) to: Amyann Madara-Yagla, Wildlife Biologist, Tonto Basin Ranger District
HC02 Box 4800, Roosevelt, AZ 85545. E-mail: amadara@fs.fed.us (preferred method of sending resume) Telephone: 928-467-3200
Shannon Torrence, PhD, Wildlife Biologist, Tonto Basin Ranger District, Tonto NF
928-467-3200 office storrence@fs.fed.us
*MIGRATE Program: Training Opportunities and Exchange Visits*
The MIGRATE network brings together multidisciplinary specialists in animal migration to foster cross-disciplinary advances in the accuracy and precision with which long-distance movement data can be collected and analyzed (http://www.migrate.ou.edu/).
Through a Training Opportunities and Exchange Visit program, MIGRATE seeks to catalyze rapid exchange of information and use of newly developing technologies by supporting workshops, meetings, training sessions focused on new technologies, laboratory exchange visits, and collaborations for scientists and graduate students. This program has limited funds available
to offset travel, living costs and supplies of such activities. Average awards are $1-3,000.
If you wish to be considered for a MIGRATE training opportunity, please submit a one-page proposal to the MIGRATE training committee. This proposal should detail the following:
1. Who will be involved
2. What will be done
3. How this activity will meet MIGRATE goals, which are to:
Advance the study of long-distance animal movement through the integrated use of novel and existing intrinsic and extrinsic markers, cross-validation of technologies, and development of innovative quantitative approaches.
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaborations (e.g., ecology and engineering) among researchers throughout the Americas to understand *in situ *migratory movements of individuals and track physiology, behavior, and population dynamics across space and time.
• Encourage data sharing by developing common standards for movement-related data, tissue collection protocols, and identification of central repositories for data and samples.
• Create a platform to promote collaborative research and training of students, particularly from underrepresented minorities in the US and from countries across Latin America.
1. Budget (note that matching funds will allow us to fund more training opportunities).
In addition, please also include a short CV of the applicant and if relevant a breakdown of the budget. For proposals from individuals receiving the training, we will also need a short letter from the trainer acknowledging that they will have time to do the proposed activity, and for graduate students we will need a brief letter from the major professor indicating how the activity would fit into the student's educational program. Proposals should be sent to MIGRATE@ou.edu as an e-mail attachment and can be submitted at any time.
Proposed activities should improve our ability to track migrants and directly or indirectly benefit our understanding of New World migration. Proposals therefore need to demonstrate not only how the training will benefit the trainee, but also how it will further the goals of MIGRATE.
MIGRATE will prioritize this criterion when evaluating proposed training activities. We will evaluate proposals on a monthly basis until we have awarded the available funds.
At the conclusion of training we encourage awardees to produce a report for MIGRATE on the activities. These reports will likely be posted to the MIGRATE web page.
MIGRATE regrets that we will be unable to fund all worthy activities.
WWF PROGRAM OFFICER, MESOAMERICAN REEF
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization, seeks a Program Officer for its MesoAmerican Reef Program. Under the supervision of a Director, assists with the planning, coordination, communication and implementation of program priorities and activities. May develop and plan regional programs and field projects
Basic requirements include: A Bachelor’s degree is required. A graduate degree in Marine Policy, Ecology, Conservation Science, International Development or related field desired. Position requires three years of experience in biodiversity conservation and understanding of international conservation issues, ideally including two years of field experience. Excellent organizational, research, writing and project management skills required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to operate with independence, under pressure and to meet deadlines desired. Fluency in Spanish required.
The closing date for accepting applications to this position will be May 21, 2008
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm
GRADUATE STUDENT, NV
We are looking for a graduate student to be part of a USDA-funded, inter-disciplinary, inter-departmental research group investigating multiple facets of the ecology of farm and adjoining wildland ecosystems.
Funds are available to support two years of a Master's project through the Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Pending the availability of funds, a PhD could also be subsequently pursued through the Ecology, Evolution, and
Conservation Biology graduate group here at UNR.
Specifically, the research that we are initiating involves the application of biosolids from a waste treatment plant to various crops on a farm managed by UNR. Cattle will be raised under experimental treatments including forage derived from biosolid-fertilized fields. We will also be using stable isotope techniques and developing biochemical markers to track matter and energy derived from biosolid fertilization as they move into adjacent native habitat via the putative intermediary of insect trophic interactions.
We would like to fill this position with a student having very broad interests in basic ecology, ecosystem science, and chemistry as work will involve plants, cattle, and insects, as well as field, greenhouse and lab work. Work is beginning this Summer, and the successful applicant would begin the Master's program here in the Fall of 2008.
If you are interested, please respond to Matt (mforister@cabnr.unr.edu).
Thanks, Matt Forister, Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Science
FIELD BIOLOGICAL TECHNCIAN/ BOTANIST, NV
Overview One field biological technician is needed for a research project that
investigates geomorphic and hydrologic influences on riparian vegetation in the Toiyabe Mountains of central Nevada. This project is a collaborative venture among the Great Basin Landscape Ecology Lab (www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg ) at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Great Basin Ecology Lab (www.ag.unr.edu/gbem ) of the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station. The research is tied to a larger US Forest Service program to improve management and restoration of Great Basin riparian ecosystems. The position provides a great opportunity to learn about plant communities of the Intermountain West while gaining valuable field experience in botany and landscape ecology. Please visit www.cabnr.unr.edu/weisberg/research/landscape09/index.htm for more information on the research.
Duties One biological technician will be hired to assist in field data collection. The work will involve quantifying plant communities and stream physical characteristics along transects and in plots in riparian habitats. The work schedule will be eight 10-hr days on and six days off to minimize travel between Reno and the field sites in central Nevada. Car camping in remote
locations will be required, as well as willingness to carry field equipment.
Qualifications Applicants should be excited about working outdoors under rugged and remote
conditions and work well with other people. The work will involve plant identification and experience in this area is desired, although training will be provided. Camping experience is also very helpful. Valid driver’s license is required as well as the ability to navigate with map, compass and GPS.
Pay $11.93/ hour, 80 hours/ two week period plus per diem when in the field. Job will begin May 19, 2008 (some flexibility) and end in mid-August 2008.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, transcript or list of relevant coursework, and contact information for 3 references via email to Blake Engelhardt, bengelhardt@cabnr.unr.edu.
VEGETATION ASSESSMENT FIELD CREWS IN EASTERN NEVADA
The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is seeking Vegetation Field Crew Members for a Watershed Assessment Project. We are reopening the position as we have been assigned additional project areas and will need additional crew members.
The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is a non-profit organization composed of public, private, and non-profit partners dedicated to the restoration of the Great Basin ecosystems through collaborative teamwork. The Watershed Assessment Project will facilitate the Coalition's efforts in assessing the health of watersheds in Eastern Nevada.
PAY: $14-15/hour, depending on experience (plus per diem when camping)
LOCATION: Ely, NV, with field work in Lincoln and White Pine Counties, NV.
DURATION: May 27, 2008 through August, possibly longer. Candidates should be able to travel to Eastern Nevada by or near May 27, 2008, and be able and willing to remain in Eastern Nevada through mid-August. Additional work beyond August may be available dependent upon the arrival of winter. If you have any scheduling conflicts with these dates that you would like for us to consider, please state your availability in your cover letter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm PST on May 16, 2008
DUTIES: Field crew members will be responsible for collecting vegetation and community data in dry, upland desert plant communities within the watersheds. The data will be collected with PDA's from randomly located 40 x 50m sampling plots using line point intercept. Crew members will also be responsible for the appropriate collection and identification of unknown plant specimens.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: This position is a great learning experience for any individual interested in the plant ecology of the Great Basin desert. Strong applicants will either be currently enrolled in or graduated from a program in natural resources, biology, ecology, or a related field.
Experience in taxonomic keys and field botany is essential. A working knowledge of the flora of the Great Basin desert is preferred but not required if the candidate has demonstrated in the past an ability to learn plant species quickly. Ability to enjoy long days of repetitive but meaningful work is strongly desired. Must be experienced with 4WD, GPS, and backcountry navigation with maps and compass. Backcountry camping will be required for certain study areas. Crew members must have proven experience in working well with others.
CONDITIONS: Candidates must be enthusiastic about hiking long distances (up to 8 miles a day) over rugged terrain while carrying a 30-lb pack and be able to work long hours in extreme conditions, including rain and 100+ degrees F heat, in remote areas. Field crews have also encountered snow during the months of May and June. A clean driving record for the past
three years is mandatory. 4WD vehicles, GPS units, digital cameras, and PDA's will be provided by the Coalition. Crew members will be required to provide their own housing and personal field gear.
TO APPLY: PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CLOSELY. Failure to include all information requested may disqualify your application. Please send a cover letter, resume, and a list of three (3) references (names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant) via e-mail to:
Jennifer Brickey, jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net Include 'WA Field Crew Member' in the subject line of the email.
Any applications received that do not have references included will be automatically discarded. Phone interviews will be scheduled following the application deadline and will occur throughout March. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jennifer Brickey at
jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net or 775-289-7974 ext. 7#.
All applicants must be citizens of the United States or authorized to work within the United States.
Please note these positions are part of a separate project from our vegetation technician 'ESR' positions. For more information regarding our other positions, please visit our web site at www.envlc.org
Jennifer Brickey, Botanist, Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition, jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net
775-289-7974 ext. 7#
FIELD WORK, CO
Texas AgriLife Research (formerly Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas A&M University System) is currently hiring both student and technical positions for fieldwork based out of the Colorado Springs area. Please see the position descriptions below.
Full-time Technician I
Contract Duration: 1 year, potential for renewal subject to funding (benefits-eligible position)
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in entomology/natural resources/ecology, a related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems is desired, particularly in the areas of field data collection using GPS units, ESRI shapefile construction and editing in ArcView 9. Experience with geodatabase management is an asset. You must possess the ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. The ideal candidate will be an experienced field biologist with an aptitude for plant and insect identification, a careful, meticulous approach to data collection and some supervisory experience. A clean driving record and ability to undergo security screening onto military installations are required for the position.
Job Description: In summer, this position primarily involves coordinating field crew activities and conducting outdoor surveys of noxious weeds and their associated insect biological control agents along the Colorado and Wyoming Front Range. Specific responsibilities will include mapping weed infestations using GPS technology, collecting data on plant parameters, identification and quantification of insect biological control agents. In addition, the successful candidate will supervise student field crews and troubleshoot equipment and data issues. During the rest of the year, the position focuses on performing regular spatial data management tasks, including shapefile creation and editing, geodatabase management, report preparation and some data analysis. This position may involve working hours outside of the regular business day and some long distance/overnight travel in a company vehicle.
Temporary Summer Workers
Contract Duration: May - September, 2008 (hourly wage position)
Position Description: We are looking to hire one additional full-time, seasonal entomological field assistant to participate in the activities listed above. This position would provide the incumbent with excellent experience in GPS navigation and field data collection, as well as plant and insect survey techniques. This is a great opportunity to enhance concepts learned in entomology, botany and ecology coursework with real-world experience. This is a fieldwork-based position, with some overnight travel required (vehicle, accommodations and meal allowance provided for these trips).
Qualifications: High School degree and at least a college freshman, preferably with a major in entomology, plant science or biology. Previous field experience is preferred, and a keen interest in scientific research is required. Detailed note-taking abilities and attention to detail are a MUST for those interested in working with this project. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply, and positions are not restricted to currently enrolled students. A clean driving record and ability to undergo security screening onto military installations are also required for the position.
Both positions are available now. Anyone interested in the position can contact Dr. Jerry Michels - phone: 806-354-5806 e-mail: asychis@aol.com, with a resume and/or statement of interest.
Thanks, Vanessa A. Carney, Research Associate, Texas AgriLife Research (806) 354-5807
FIELD TECHNICIAN POSITIONS AT THE JORNADA EXPERIMENTAL RANGE IN THE NORTHERN CHIHUAHUAN DESERT (New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA): $9 – 12/hr commensurate with education and experience. Temporary, no benefits, no housing provided, 4-6 months with extension possible, flexible start date. Successful candidate must be a US citizen with a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Collect/record data in the field for vegetation and soil sampling on monitoring and research projects. Position will also include laboratory work (primarily for soil physical properties and some simple soil chemistry), data entry and data manipulation. Opportunity to work with a diverse group of scientists and technicians in the northern Chihuahuan Desert on research projects designed to increase our understanding of desert ecology and our ability to sustainably manage arid and semi-arid ecosystems throughout the world. For additional information, visit http://usda-ars.nmsu.edu/monit_assess/monitoring.php. Send letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to: Ericha Courtright, Jornada Experimental Range, Box 30003, MSC 3JER, NMSU, Las Cruces, NM 88003 or ericha@nmsu.edu. Review of applications is ongoing.
RESEARCH/PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT, TX
The Knowledge Engineering Laboratory (KEL), Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University, is currently hiring a summer Research/Programming assistant position. Please see the position descriptions below.
Requirements: The research assistant will use C++ and C# working on developing forest simulation model, developing related analysis tools, and preparing input data. Applicant should have experience in C, C++ or C# programming. Strong ability to understand C# code, and in implementing design, write, debug C# .NET applications, Experience in using Visual Studio 2005, Visual C# 2005 Express Edition, ASP.NET, and the .NET Framework Software Development Kit (NET SDK).
Preferences: Preference will be given to an individual interested in developing a skill set that includes individual based population modelling and landscape modeling, GIS and Remote sensing techniques, and spatial statistics, scientific visualization. Excellent quantitative, statistical, and spatial simulation modeling skills are essential. Experience with data analysis and other computer programming such as FORTRAN is highly desirable. Good written and verbal skills are desired. A working knowledge of ArcGIS and ArcInfo, and LANDIS is preferred.
The Project: Please note this position is part of a multi-disciplinary research project by Texas A&M University (PI: Dr. Robert N. Coulson) and the USDA Forest Service that includes landscape ecologists, modelers, biogeographers, and entomologists. The existing team has considerable expertise in modeling, GIS, and spatial statistics. For more information regarding this project, please visit our web site at http://landscape-restoration.tamu.edu/
The position is available now. Review of applications is ongoing. Anyone interested in the position can contact Dr. Weimin Xi via email (xi@tamu.edu) with a resume and statement of interest or questions. Thanks, Weimin Xi , Knowledge Engineering Laboratory , Department of Entomology , Texas A&M University , Lab: (979) 845-9736 Email: xi@tamu.edu
Lab website: http://kelab.tamu.edu/
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