Greetings from the Merriam-Powell Center for
Environmental Research!
February 5, 2008
Topics At A Glance:
Merriam-Powell Seminar -- Forestry Seminars
-- CENS Info and Workshops, SPR 2008 -- Scoping Events with Isaacson
Miller -- SEEDS Update and Speaker on campus -- Call for Submissions
for the SEED Awards 2008 -- 2008 Internship Opportunity from
Arizona Heart Foundation -- WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences),
a hree-day symposium -- WWF Climate Camp 2008 -- NativeEnergy
Photography contest -- Summer Field Camp Course, Boulder, CO
-- Environmental Science Field Camp -- EcoInformatics Summer
Institute -- 2008 BEN Scholars Application -- Verde Watershed
Association meeting -- Climate and Deserts Workshop -- Water
Survey -- National Invasive Species Management Plan, Public Comment
Period
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The Ecological Monitoring & Assessment
Program and Engineers Without Border
are co-hosting a
presentation by Ben Henneke, president of the Clean Air Action
Corporation on
Thursday, Feburary 7 at
7 pm in the Engineering Building, room 101 on the NAU campus.
Mr. Henneke sits on the US EPA Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
and co-chairs
the Economic
Incentives and Regulatory Innovation Subcommittee at the EPA.
He will be at
NAU exploring a possible
collaboration between his organization and NAU to help make
our institution
one of the first carbon
neutral universities in the country. A strong showing of student
support at
his presentation would be
great to demonstrate how important sustainability is here at
NAU.
To learn more about the Clean Air Action Corporation, visit
http://www.cleanairaction.com. See
attached flyer for more details about the presentation.
Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Program and Foundation
Northern Arizona University
P.O. Box 5845
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
phone: (928)523-0716
fax: (928)523-0717
www.emaprogram.com
Biologist at Institute for Wildlife Studies,
CA
-- GIS/Remote
Sensing Analyst -- Biological Science Technicians -- Vegetation
Field Crew Members -- Seasonal field work, BLM -- Summer Research
in Dublin -- The Conservation and Land Management Fellowship
Program -- Botany/Ecology Positions, CA -- Senior Program Manager,
Climate Leadership Initiative, OR -- Field Botanist Needed, CA
Global Change, Hydrodynamics, and Watershed Conservation, Post
Doc Position
MERRIAM-POWELL SEMINARS
Bio 238---Fridays 12:30-2 pm
Feb 8: Karen Adair: Drivers of soil ammonia-oxidizer community
structure-research ideas
Feb15: Michael Clifford: Pinyon-juniper woodlands: a century
of change
FORESTRY SEMINARS
Please join us for the Forestry Seminar next Wednesday, February
6th! Annika Keeley will be presenting "Mitigating
the effects of roadways on bats." Come
hear about how we can maintain bat diversity in North America! Please
forward this announcement widely.
The weekly Forestry Seminar Series takes place at 4pm in room
017 of the Southwest Forestry Complex. Refreshments are served at 3:30 priori
to the talk.
Additional information about the Seminar Series can be found
at: http://www.for.nau.edu/cms/content/view/684/955
COPING EVENTS WITH ISAACSON MILLER
The schedule of sessions with
Dave Haley and Allison Kupfer of Isaacson Miller (to scope out
the description of the CENS dean position and plan aspects of
the search) is being cancelled for 2/4/08; they will be brought
back (ideally as soon as next week) for a complete repeat of
Monday’s schedule. If you are on the schedule to meet with
them 2/5/08, you are still on for that - they will be here to
carry out those meetings tomorrow. thanks - Laura Foster Huenneke,
Ph.D. , Dean, College of Engineering & Natural Sciences Northern
Arizona University, 928 523-2701 (office)
CENS INFO
This week's scholarship, employment,
and internship information 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
for the week of January 28th: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/CareerServices.shtml
Link to the *Current Scholarship* Newsletter
for the week of January 28th: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/Scholarships.shtml
/Previous postings /of Scholarships, Employment & Internship Opportunities: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/ArchiveofAnnouncements.shtml
CENS Student Services Page: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/
CENS WORKSHOPS, SPRING, 2008
Our workshop schedule for the Spring 2008 semester is listed
below. Please share the information with your faculty and
students who might be interested. Your help is appreciated!
*Resume Writing Workshop * /February 6th - Wednesday/
4 PM in Biological Sciences (Bldg. 21) Room 313 , Presenter: Gateway Student
Success Center
*Resume Writing Workshop * /February 13th - Wednesday/
4 PM in Engineering (69) Room 321 , Presenter: Gateway Student Success
Center
*Interviewing Skills Workshop * /February 20th
- Wednesday/
4 PM in Engineering (69) Room 321 , Presenter: Gateway Student Success
Center
*Making the Most of out a Career Fair Workshop*
/February 27th – Wednesday/ 4 PM in
Engineering (69) Room 321
Presenter: Gateway Student Success Center
*Marketing Yourself to the Top 10 Employers in Coconino County *
/March 5th - Wednesday/ 4 PM in Biological
Sciences (21) Room 313
Presenter: Coconino County Career Center
_Refreshments will be served at all the events!_
Graylynn J. Hudson , Program Coordinator , Scholarships, Internships,
Employment
College of Engineering & Natural Sciences , Northern Arizona
University , T: 928-523-5191
SEEDS UPDATE
We had a great meeting on Monday and welcomed two
new members: Julaire Scott and Tanika Connesero. We had a very
productive meeting. The SEEDS Chapter at NAU has adopted the
name: SEEDS Grand Canyon Chapter. We worked on our application
to the Ecological Society of America to receive their official
recognition. Colleen Cooley will submit the paperwork and we
hope to be a recognized chapter by the time of our next meeting
at 12:00 on 2/11/08 in the "Large Pod" of the ARD Bldg.
One of our key goals is to connect SEEDS students with financial
support, research, and professional opportunities. So, in keeping
with that goal I have placed 16 new opportunities available now
.
If you know students who might be interested in SEEDS opportunities,
please tell them about our next meeting where we will hear about
REU internships available at the Sevilleta Long Term Ecological
Research (LTER) site in New Mexico. Dr. Scott Collins, Director
of the Sevilleta LTER will be there to recruit students and answer
questions about their program. ....aaand we'll be serving free
pizza too!!!!
So, I hope you can join us for the next SEEDS meeting
at 12:00 on 2/11/08 in the "Large Pod" of the ARD Bldg.
See you then! Dr. Stefan Sommer, Faculty Advisor, SEEDS Grand
Canyon Chapter, Director of Education, Merriam-Powell Center,
www.mpcer.nau.edu Faculty, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Northern
Arizona University, (928) 523-4463, Stefan.Sommer@NAU.EDU
SEEDS SPEAKER ON CAMPUS
Dr. Scott Collins from the University
of New Mexico will be on campus Monday, February 11th. The Grand
Canyon chapter of SEEDS is sponsoring a pizza lunch at 12:00
in the ARD building so that Scott can talk about the REU program
at the Sevilleta LTER site. Are you looking for a PAID summer
research opportunity?
Plan to attend an informational meeting
about Summer Research Opportunities at the Sevilleta Long Term
Ecological Research (LTER) site in New Mexico with Dr. Scott
Collins from the University of New Mexico.
When: Monday February
11, 2008 @ 12pm
Where: Applied Research & Development Building,
Large pod Conference Room
Why: Meet with Dr. Scott Collins from
the Sevilleta LTER
Join us for some FREE Pizza and to learn about
a great opportunity for Summer 2008!! The Sevilleta LTER is accepting
applicants for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU).
Applications are due March 15, 2008. This interdisciplinary REU
Site Program at the Sevilleta LTER in central New Mexico will
train ten undergraduate students to conduct independent research
under the guidance of University of New Mexico faculty in Biology
and Earth and Planetary Sciences. The summer program includes
a seminar series, a journal club, an annual symposium, professional
development workshops, ethics training, and fieldtrips. Students
will conduct independent research at the Sevilleta, and present
results at the annual research symposium. Lodging and laboratory
space for REU students will be provided by the UNM Sevilleta
Field Station at NO COST. In addition, candidates chosen will
receive a stipend of $3600 during the 11-week summer program
(June-August). Applications will be accepted from students at
any stage of their undergraduate program (freshman to senior)
and any discipline, so long as the applicant is interested in
conservation biology and ecology. Students are not eligible if
they have completed an undergraduate degree by Summer 2008. We
welcome applications from students at four year colleges, students
that are the first member of their family to attend college,
non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented
groups. Students must be U.S. Citizens. *For more information,
please visit: http://sev.lternet.edu/
~Sponsored by the NAU SEEDS
Chapter~
The SEED INITIATIVE – SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
-- Call for Submissions for the SEED Awards 2008
Do you have an entrepreneurial or innovative idea that is locally-driven
and has great potential to contribute to sustainable development
in developing countries? Are you finding new ways of simultaneously
improving incomes and strengthening livelihoods; tackling poverty
and marginalisation; and managing and conserving natural resources
and ecosystems? Are you developing a new concept that brings
together people and organizations from different backgrounds
- a project that challenges partners to pool their human, financial,
and natural resources? Do you need support to make your idea
a reality, or to help you grow? If so, then we would like you
to tell us about your idea. The SEED Initiative is seeking submissions
for "The 2008 SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable
Development". We welcome innovative ideas from any group
in a developing country, which is working in partnership with
others to generate environmental and social benefits in an entrepreneurial
way. SEED Award Winners receive a tailored package of support
services to help them to become established and to increase their
impact. This includes access to relevant expertise and technical
assistance, meeting new partners and building networks, developing
business plans and identifying sources of finance. The Award
is not a cash prize - but the services offered have a value of
US$25,000. The call is open until the 16th March 2008. For further
information please see the attached document. More details are
also available at <http://www.seedinit.org/> www.seedinit.org
where you can also find the application form and learn about
previous Award Winners. We look forward to receiving your application
and to reading about your ideas. With best regards, Dr Helen
Marquard, Executive Director,
The SEED Initiative, For information
about the SEED Awards: <http://www.seedinit.org The SEED Initiative
- Supporting Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Development c/o The
World Conservation Union (IUCN), 28 Rue Mauverney, Gland CH-1196,
Switzerland
SUMMER 2008 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FROM
THE ARIZONA HEART FOUNDATION
A short time ago the Arizona Heart Foundation sent you
information on a rewarding learning opportunity available for premed and science-oriented
second year or advanced college students.
This program provides a six-week “walk in the
footsteps of the cardiologist” experience for those students considering
a career in medicine. From the didactic to hands-on patient contact, the clinic
to the operating room, physician mentors establish an environment that will enable
participants to become a part of a medical setting which may be their future
career choice.
The Arizona Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Summer Student
Program has been in existence for more than three decades. Because of the intensity
of the curriculum, only eight outstanding students can be accommodated for each
annual seminar. The program begins June 2^nd 2008, and concludes July 10^th 2008.
Participants must make a commitment to attend the entire program and be present
for an eight-hour day. Students are chosen through peer and professional recommendations,
grade point and extra curricular activities. The Foundation has been privileged
over the years to work with unique and accomplished young people from many countries
and throughout the United States.
If you are aware of someone in your department who meets
the criteria of excellence, please encourage them to apply for the Arizona Heart
Foundation Cardiovascular Summer Student Program. There is no participation cost,
but students are responsible for their own housing and food. An application
form is available online at www.azheartfoundation.org. Thank
you for your interest. Very truly yours, *Gerry
Kroloff* , Executive Administrator , Arizona Heart Foundation, Ph: 602.200.0437
,
WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences), an annual three-day
symposium
We are
writing to introduce you to WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences), an annual
three-day symposium aimed at addressing the retention of female scientists and
issues related to the transition of women from early career stages to tenure
track positions and leadership roles in academic and research settings. The inaugural
WEBS symposium in October 2007 was a huge success. Early career participants
as well as our senior scientist panelists reported feeling inspired and equipped
with new connections and tools that they expect will help them in their career
in the years to come. We would appreciate your assistance in passing along this
information to any of your colleagues who you think will be interested in our
program.
WEBS will target early career women in the Biological Sciences with
an emphasis on ecology and evolutionary biology. In particular, it will focus
on women who have earned their doctoral degrees within the past two to eight
years and who do not have tenure in order to address the critical transition
period from graduate studies and post-doctoral positions to permanent research
and teaching positions. The symposia will provide a forum for professional development,
including awareness and improvement of academic leadership skills; opportunities
to establish mentoring relationships; and resources for developing professional
networks. The 2008 symposium will be held at the Pack Forest Conference center
near Seattle, WA from October 19-22, 2008.
Please visit our website (http://www.webs.washington.edu)
for details and application materials. Feel free to contact us with any questions
you might have (websinfo@u.washington.edu). Applications will be due April 15,
2008. Sincerely, Samantha Forde, Ph.D. Claire Horner-Devine, Ph.D. Joyce Yen,
Ph.D.
WWF CLIMATE CAMP 2008
February 25th -29th San Francisco, California
Registration
is Now Open!
www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp
What is Climate Camp? WWF's Climate
Camp is a five day program to help conservation practitioners, resource managers,
and anyone else who is grappling with what to do about climate change develop
a plan. Over the five days Climate Campers will learn about climate change basics,
interact with experts and peers to work together to develop plans and in the
end share projects and develop resource networks to support your work forward
in this field. Who should come to Climate Camp? Anyone interested in learning
more about how to incorporate climate change protection into conservation or
resource management efforts to ensure long-term success. This includes conservation
practitioners and planners, resource managers, and anyone else who appreciates
the need to incorporate climate change into their conservation and natural resource
related work. Registration for Climate Camp has begun! To register please visit
www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp Questions & more information - If you have
further questions or specific enquiry please direct all emails to Marina Psaros
at mpsaros@sfsu.edu. For all Climate Camp logistics and registration visit www.worldwildlife.org/climatecamp
NATIVE_ENERGY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
NativeEnergy Announces First Annual "Energy
in Motion" Photography Competition January 8, 2008 (Denver, Colorado) -
NativeEnergy's team of environmentalists, dreamers, entrepreneurs, activists,
believers are working hard to fight global warming by building and supporting
clean and renewable sources of energy and creating sustainable economies for
Native Americans, family farmers, and local communities. As part of this process,
NativeEnergy is searching for innovative photographs and images of renewable "Energy
in Action" to promote clean and renewable energy sources.
NativeEnergy
is sponsoring a photography competition for Native students attending a tribal
college in the United States. Contest winners will be awarded scholarship and
prize money to further their education and pay for educational expenses. The
first place Sun Award winner receives $1,500. The second place Wind Award winner
will receive $1,000. The third place Water Award winner will receive $750. The
fourth place Earth Award winner will receive $500. In addition, winners will
be permitted to use the work that their photographs appear in nationally to promote
their work. The contest deadline is June 30, 2008. Official contest entry forms,
official photography contest rules, and official photo release forms are available
on NativeEnergy's web site at http://www.nativeenergy.com/pages/photo_contest/291.php
For more information, please contact Jonny BearCub, Business Development Manager,
Western Region, at NativeEnergy, Inc. by e- mail: jonny.bearcub@nativeenergy.com,
or by telephone: 720-535-5154.
SUMMER FIELD CAMP COURSE, BOULDER, CO
My name is Steve Johnson and I am the Course
Director for a 2-week, 3-credit summer field-camp course offered through the
University of Colorado at Boulder’s Environmental Studies Department.
It is _Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies_ (Special Topics in Environmental Science,
ENVS 4120) and is located at Cal-Wood Education Center, a private non-profit
in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Boulder, Colorado. (please see
attached flyer). This course is a great opportunity for students to learn ecosystem
related topics in a spectacular outdoor setting and to incorporate a variety
of field research methods, all while base-camping and hiking each day.
We are requesting that the attached flyer (pdf file)
be distributed via email, announced, or posted to the undergraduate students
in your department. If you have any questions about the course or would like
to receive a full syllabus, please let me know.
Also, I have include more than one person from your
department to receive this email as I am not exactly sure who the best person
to send it to is. Thanks for your help! Steven Johnson , Cal-Wood Education
Center, (303) 859-0173 , steve@calwood.org ,www.calwood.org
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FIELD CAMP
Many aspects of environmental science are best
learned in the field. Come join us for an intense, unique 5 week undergrad learning
experience combining geology, geomorphology, hydrology, ecology and remote sensing.
We cross the country starting in Pennsylvania and spend more than 3 weeks exploring
the northern Rockies in Wyoming and Idaho. The course is designed for mid to
upper level students with a background in any one of disciplines. Strong focus
on group problem-solving and collaborative research. Thanks! Patrick Belmont
(belmont@umn.edu) Friday May 30, to Tuesday July 1, 2008, $2500, EVERYTHING INCLUDED
- tuition, fees, food, travel , DO NOT DELAY, CAMP IS NEARLY FULL, See webpage
for more information: http://www.lehigh.edu/~fjp3/fieldcamp/index.html or call
Frank Pazzaglia at 610-758-3667 with any questions. EES 395 Environmental Science
Field Camp (6 credits). We are offering this camp at the junior-senior level
as a capstone experience. The curriculum will revolve around basic geology, hydrology,
paleoecology, ecology, soils, geomorphology, limnology, and impacts of western
landuse and resource management. We will incorporated electronic mapping, GPS,
and GIS technology into projects wherever practical. This is a CAMPING field
camp. We never stay in a hotel and we prepare and cook all of our food fresh
in a group kitchen. This is also a PHYSICALLY CHALLENGING camp. We do a lot of
hiking during the mapping projects. The venue provides excellent and numerous
recreational opportunities including fishing, local rodeos, and wilderness backpacking.
Evenings and days off include visits to towns such as Wall Drug, SD, Jackson
and Pinedale, WY, and Mackay, ID. Patrick Belmont, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Associate,
National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, University of Minnesota, St. Anthony
Falls Laboratory
The EcoInformatics Summer Institute (EISI) will be held at the HJ Andrews Experimental
Forest in the Oregon Cascades from June 16th- August 22nd, 2008 EcoInformatics,
the integration of mathematics, computer science, statistics, and engineering
with the study and management of ecosystems, is an emerging science with a critical
need for well-trained, interdisciplinary scientists. The EISI will work to fulfill
that need through a ten-week undergraduate/early graduate research experience.
Through the integration of research and education, effective mentoring, and hands-on
experiences at the HJ Andrews, fifteen participants will gain (1) valuable research
experience in EcoInformatics and in their own disciplines, (2) four hours of
class credit (3) the foundation and opportunities to develop and seek support
for their own graduate program, including a peer-reviewed research proposal,
and (5) the training to become outstanding interdisciplinary scientists and effective
contributors to the science and management of ecosystems. In addition, participants
will receive a total stipend of $4,000, from which tuition for the summer class
(approximately $700) will be deducted. Travel, up to $500, for transportation
to the Summer Institute will be provided to participants, as well as free lodging
at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest and 3 meals per day for the first and final
weeks of the program. The EcoInformatics Summer Institute strongly encourages
applications by underserved student populations, including Native Americans,
Hispanics, and women, to increase diversity in this emerging field. For more
details and application, please go to: http://eco-informatics.engr.oregonstate.edu/
2008 BEN SCHOLARS APPLICATION
is Now Available for Download The National
Science Digital Library (NSDL) Biological Sciences Pathway invites undergraduate
faculty in the biological sciences to apply to become BiosciEdNet (BEN) Scholars.
The BEN Scholars Program is one of the grassroots outreach activities of the
BEN Collaborative. The goal of the BEN Scholars Program is to promote the use
of digital library resources and student-centered teaching and learning methods
in higher education, specifically in biological sciences lecture and laboratory
courses, and in research training programs. BEN Scholars will receive training
in leadership and effective use of digital libraries; resources to use in their
own classrooms and to share with colleagues through presentations, workshops,
and one-on-one mentoring; integration into the BEN Scholars Network; recognition
from the participating organizations; travel support; and a small stipend. The
2008 NSDL BEN National Leadership Training Institute is scheduled for July 9-12,
2008 in Washington, D.C. The Institute will start at 1:00pm on July 9th and end
by noon on July 12th . Interested parties may download the application materials
from the BEN site at <http://www.biosciednet.org/portal/about/benScholars.php>
The application deadline is March 11, 2008. Primary funding for the BEN Pathway
and NSDL is provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF), which created
the national digital library to provide organized access to high quality resources
and tools that support innovations in teaching science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics at all levels. The development, project management, and daily
operations of the NSDL is facilitated though the collaborative efforts of UCAR,
Cornell University, and Columbia University. Questions about the BEN Scholars
Program may be directed to Shelia Clark, BEN Administrator at AAAS, at 202-326-6780
or <mailto:sclark@aaas.org>sclark@aaas.org. Shelia Pugh Clark, Program
Associate, BEN Collaborative, Education & Human Resources Programs, American
Association for the Advancement of Science, Phone: 202/326-6780 E-mail: <mailto:sclark@aaas.org>sclark@aaas.org
VERDE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION MEETING
VWA members and friends: We look forward
to seeing you at Verde Watershed Association meeting at 10 AM on February 20
at the Board of Supervisors meeting Room, Yavapai County Administrative Building,
1015 Fair Street, Prescott. The highlight of the meeting will be a presentation--Plans
and Challenges for Growth, Water Development, and Effluent Recovery by Mark Holmes
(Town of Chino Valley Water Manager) and Karen Fann (Town of Chino Valley Mayor).
I hope to see you there. , Ed Wolfe , VWA Chair
CLIMATE AND DESERTS WORKSHOP
Join leading scientists and educators to learn
more about emerging climate and desert ecology research. This workshop provides
the opportunity to interact with scientists to discuss and create practical tools
for natural resource managers, decision-makers and practitioners, as well as
a forum for training, education and discussion regarding climate variation and
its impacts on Southwestern desert areas.
*Climate and Deserts Workshop:* *Adaptive Management
of Desert Ecosystems in a*
*Changing Climate* *April 9-11, 2008*
*Aquarius Casino Resort, Laughlin, Nevada*
(1900 S. Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029)
Early Registration Deadline is *March 17*!
For Registration Information, Full Agenda, and Call for Poster Abstracts, please
visit http://www.dmg.gov/climate * *
_Early Registration /before/ March 17:_ Climate and Deserts
Workshop, April 9-10: $65
Mojave National Preserve Field Trip, April 11: $25
Workshop registration includes: workshop participation,
materials, breaks, lunches and Wednesday evening poster session. Fieldtrip registration
includes: box lunch, water and beverages, carpool/caravan, limited transportation
as requested. Russell Scofield, Department of Interior Coordinator, California
Desert Managers Group , phone 760-365-0955
www.dmg.gov <http://www.dmg.gov>
Abe Springer, Ph.D. , Associate Professor, Department of Geology , NAU Coordinator,
Arizona Water Institute, Northern Arizona University, e-mail: abe.springer@nau.edu
WATER SURVEY
One of my students has written a survey of attitudes and practices
with regard to water use. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
This forms a part of a senior research thesis. My student needs to offer the
survey to undergraduate students from a range of water environments (from water-replete
to -stressed). I am asking for help from list members in obtaining the respondent
pool for him. I hope that those who would help out could broadcast the survey
link to all students at your college or university. Lacking that, appealing to
any large class you teach would help. If you can help me/him out, please respond
to me directly (george.kraemer@purchase.edu) and I will make arrangements to
send the survey link and brief instructions. George P. Kraemer, Associate Professor
of Environmental Studies and Biology, Chair, Environmental Studies Program Purchase
College (SUNY)
NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLAN, Public Comment Period
The 45-day public comment period for the 2008-2012 National Invasive Species
Management Plan ends at 5 pm Eastern Time on Feb. 11. Comments can be emailed
to invasivespecies@ios.doi.gov or mailed to Lori Williams, Executive Director,
U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, National Invasive Species
Council (OS/NISC), 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240. The draft of the plan
for comments is at
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/council/mpdraft07.pdf .
The federal notice of the comment period is at
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-25262.htm
BIOLOGIST AT INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE STUDIES, CA
The Institute for Wildlife Studies
(IWS) is seeking a full-time biologist to serve as Project Leader on a program
to monitor the endangered San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike on San Clemente Island,
California. The position involves overseeing 3-6 field biologists to survey for
shrikes across the island, locate nest sites, determine nesting success, productivity
and survival to independence. The job also includes banding nestling shrikes
and capturing wild birds for color banding to support long-term demography studies.
The Project Leader will conduct data analyses and help in project sampling design,
write monthly and annual reports and meet weekly with the interagency Shrike
Working Group to discuss the status of the program. The recovery of the San Clemente
Loggerhead Shrike is a collaborative effort that includes multiple agencies and
organizations, a captive breeding program, release of shrikes to the wild, monitoring
of the wild population, control of nest predators and recovery of the island's
vegetation. San Clemente Island is located approximately 50 miles west of San
Diego and is an active military base operated by the US Navy. Transportation
to and from the island is via twin-engine prop aircraft from a Naval installation
in San Diego. IWS maintains an office in San Diego to support the project. Duties:
Manage field staff to ensure adequate surveying and monitoring of all shrike
nests Hire full-time and seasonal staff for project, Coordinate with other shrike
recovery project leaders, Write weekly, monthly and annual reports, Maintain
project database and ensure quality control, Participate in collection of field
data (surveying, monitoring, banding, trapping) Analyze data for reports and
publications, Meet with Navy, Fish and Wildlife Service and other involved organizations,
on a regular basis to review shrike recovery strategies and goals. Present data
in publications and presentations at professional meetings. Qualifications: A
minimum of an MS degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is required. The
applicant should have previous experience in monitoring wild bird populations
(preferably with endangered species) and have experience banding passerines.
Supervisory experience managing field crews is desirable. The applicant should
have good analytical and writing skills and the ability to work well with others
in a close-quarters island setting. Applicant should be a good self-starter and
problem solver that can work with minimal supervision. Due to the work being
conducted on a military installation, applicants must be a citizen of the United
States or be covered under a TN NAFTA work visa. Start date will be March 3,
2008. Compensation: Compensation is $40,000/year, paid twice monthly. Benefits
include full medical plan, vacation, holidays, sick days, and the ability to
contribute to 403(b) retirement plan. Room and board is provided while on the
island. Application Procedures: The last day to apply is February 15, 2008. However,
applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position may be filled
prior to the closing date. Please submit via email a cover letter, resume, and
the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses for at least 3 references
to: Dr. Andrew Bridges, Institute for Wildlife Studies, 2525 Camino del Rio South,
Suite 334 San Diego, CA 92108, (619) 291-5892, Email: bridges@iws.org
GIS/REMOTE SENSING ANALYST
The Flathead Lake Biological Station of The University
of Montana invites applications for a GIS/Remote Sensing Analyst to assist in
remote sensing, classification, mapping, geomorphic and ecological analysis of
aquatic habitat, wetland and riparian areas within alluvial river flood plains.
We seek candidates with the following skills: A Master's degree in ecology, environmental
science, geography or related field is desired. Candidates with a B.S and proven
work experience will also be considered. Demonstrated knowledge of remote sensing
fundamentals including airborne and satellite optical-IR remote sensing; Proficiency
with image processing and GIS software (e.g., Erdas Imagine, ENVI/IDL, ArcGIS/SDE);
Knowledge of programming languages (C/C++, Python) and/or Definien's Developer
(Ecognition) software is preferred. Ability to work in remote field sites The
successful applicant will be employed by The University of Montana on a 12-month
letter of appointment, including medical/dental and retirement benefits. Salary
range is $33,000-$38,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. The
position is based at the Flathead Lake Biological Station of The University of
Montana (on the east shore of Flathead Lake between Polson and Bigfork, MT).
Appointment is for one year with the possibility of reappointment on an annual
basis in accordance with applicable personnel policies and availability of funding.
Applicants should send a letter of application and vita/resume (including employment
history and three professional references) to the attention of Diane Whited at
GISapp@flbs.umt.edu. Review of applications will begin by February 12 and will
continue until the position is filled.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station (USGS) is currently
hiring summer Biological Science Technicians (Botany). Pay: GG-5 ($14.24/hour)
Location: Three Rivers, CA. Application opening/closing dates: Feb 4 - 22, 2008
Examples of Duties: Measure forest demographics, including measuring trees and
seedlings and determining cause of death. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological
research, identifying Sierra Nevada trees, and forest pathology. OR Evaluate
how post-fire restoration practices affect early successional processes and measure
ecological differences of prescribed vs. wild fire. Collect field botany and
fuel data including identifying plants to species using keys. Gain knowledge
and experience in ecological research and sampling, as well as keying and identification
of plants.
Many positions will be filled. Positions start in early to mid-May
and will last 4 to 8 months. Want people with an interest in forest ecology and
who want to work outdoors. For more information, call Anne at (559) 565-3172
or e:mail at ahpfaff@usgs.gov. To apply, mail or fax resume and transcripts to:
Peggy Hamilton, USGS/BRD, 3020 Modoc Hall Room 3006, Sacramento, CA 95819, FAX
(916) 278-9474. Please list the WERC announcement number (WERC-39-08-01) on your
application.
**Even if you applied for these jobs on-line, please apply here
also.** Anne Pfaff, Ecologist, USGS/BRD/WERC, Sequoia-Kings Canyon Field Station,
47050 Generals Hwy. #4, Three Rivers, California 93271, Phone: (559) 565-3172,
e:mail: ahpfaff@usgs.gov
VEGETATION FIELD CREW MEMBERS
The Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition is seeking
Vegetation Field Crew Members for a Watershed Assessment Project. 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.
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. WAGES: $14-15/hour, depending on experience (plus per diem when camping)
DURATION: Positions will begin May 12, 2008, and last at least three months.
Candidates should be able to travel to Eastern Nevada by May 12, 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.
LOCATION:
The crews will be based out of the Coalition's office in Ely, NV, and will be
working in Lincoln County, NV.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4 pm PST on March 3, 2008
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#. 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, P. O. Box 150266, Ely, NV 89315, jbrickey_enlc@sbcglobal.net, 775-289-7974
ext. 7#
SEASONAL FIELD WORK, COLORADO BLM
MONTROSE, Colo. — The Bureau of Land
Management Uncompahgre Field Office (UFO) and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation
Area (NCA) are now seeking seasonal employees for the 2008 field season. Current
vacancy announcements can be found online at www.usajobs.opm.gov, where applications
can also be submitted electronically. The BLM, an agency of the Department of
the Interior responsible for the management of our nation’s public lands,
has non-fire seasonal opportunities for work in such program areas as recreation,
range management, archaeology, and biology. Entry-level technician and park ranger
positions in these program areas are needed this spring in the Montrose area,
with start dates in April and May. Seasonal staff bolsters BLM’s workforce
during the summer months and enables the agency to accomplish required trail
maintenance, field surveys and assessments, and visitor outreach, just to name
a few.
“We depend heavily on our summer workforce, which is usually
made up of local students and those who have wintertime commitments but are free
during the summer to take on another job,” Field Manager Barb Sharrow said. “It
can be hard work and make for some long days, but you won’t find a better
work setting or more satisfying job than working to improve and protect your
public lands.”
To review and apply for open vacancy announcements with
the BLM, go to www.usajobs.opm.gov. In the boxes under “Search Jobs,” enter
the following: • What: type in a key word and/or the job of interest
to you • Where: type in “Western U.S.,” For example: Recreation
Technician, Western U.S. • Click on the “Search” button
Several jobs will appear; select the job you are interested in and apply online.
In the application itself, you can indicate up to seven different locations where
you are interested in working. Montrose must be indicated in order for our local
BLM field office to consider you as an applicant. The following are potential
opportunities: park ranger (river patrol, fee collection), recreation technician
(off-highway vehicles, fee collector, maintenance), biology technician (plants,
wildlife), range technician (weeds, general), archaeology technician, and forestry
technician. Applicants must be 18 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license,
and pass a security clearance. For additional information, contact Linda Nelson,
at (970) 240-5343, at UFO in Montrose, or go to www.usajobs.opm.gov. The Uncompahgre
Field Office is responsible for the management and stewardship of more than 900,000
acres of public lands in southwestern Colorado. The varied landscapes, ranging
from red rock deserts to pinyon-juniper woodlands to river terrain, provide a
wealth of resources and opportunities for public use and enjoyment. The 62,844-acre
Gunnison Gorge NCA encompasses diverse landscapes including dramatic and unusual
adobe badland formations, sprawling sagebrush flats, rugged oak brush and pinyon-juniper
covered slopes, and colorful canyons surrounding the spectacular Gunnison Gorge
river canyon. The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness, at nearly 18,000 acres, is famous
for technical (Class III-IV) and remote rafting and kayaking experiences, and
outstanding Gold Medal trout fishing. For more information on the UFO and Gunnison
Gorge NCA, visit www.blm.gov/co. Mel Lloyd, Public Affairs Specialist , BLM Western
Slope, Central Region , 2815 H Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81506 , Tel 970.244.3097
SUMMER RESEARCH IN DUBLIN
Collections-Based Biology in Dublin (CoBiD) Undergraduate
Research Experience & Knowledge Award. This summer programme offers research
projects and activities for students in organismal biology using biological collections
Research Projects - extreme environments | fire ecology | DNA barcoding | freshwater
ecology | biocontrol | environmental epigenomics | terrestrial ecology | invasive
species | plant evolution and extinction | life history | genomic imprinting
Requirements - completion of the third (junior) year of an undergraduate biosciences
degree | ability to work independently | strong interest in the project of choice
| career goals in organismal biology Full funding for the 10-week programme will
be provided for 10 successful candidates, including assistance with air transportation
to and from Dublin, accommodation in Dublin, and a small weekly allowance, as
well as project expenses. Prior experience with museum collections is not required – one
of the goals of the programme is to expose students to new research skills. The
programme is open to all international as well as Irish and EU students. Term
dates: June 16th to August 22nd 2008
For application instructions and more information:
http://www.ucd.ie/ureka/ We would be very grateful if you could circulate this
notice to your colleagues who may be in contact with potential undergraduate
students (3rd years), as well as to any relevent listservs. Applications must
be received by 30 March 2008. The UREKA Team, Collections-based Biology in Dublin
, Undergraduate Research Experience & Knowledge Award, www.ucd.ie/ureka
The Conservation and Land Management Fellowship Program
is a partnership between
the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Bureau of Land Management, National Parks Service
and the USDA Forest Service. Positions are available in the western United States
beginning June, 2008. Duties may include: plant and wildlife monitoring and mapping;
endangered species reintroduction; invasive species management; geographic data
acquisition and analysis; biological assessments, sensitive species lists and
conservation plans; fire ecology; land use planning; archaeology-related activities;
recreation areas management; rangeland assessments; seed collection. Fellows
participate in a one-week training course held in late May in Chicago. Travel
and lodging expenses will be covered. Training includes: BLM/NPS/FS orientation;
Endangered Species Act and associated programs; plant and animal identification
and monitoring; GIS and mapping; and topographical map reading and GPS skills.
Compensation is $750.00/pay period (every two weeks) How to Apply: Applicants
must have a visa authorized for employment in the United States of America. Please
send a letter of interest, school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of
recommendation to:CLMfellows@chicagobotanic.org
This Fellowship opportunity may
also be conducted as a research component of a Masters program with Northwestern
University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. For application information, visit:
http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu For more information visit the website:
http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/training/clm_fellowship/ <http://www.chicagobotanic.org/research/conservation/blm/>=20
BOTANY / ECOLOGY POSITIONS
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The California Native Plant Society is seeking applicants for up to 12 Botanist/Ecologist
positions for field work in the spring/summer 2008. At least three of these positions
may extend into April 2009.
Successful candidates will participate in vegetation inventory and mapping projects
in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Candidates
will be hired as either a Team Leader or a Field Assistant, depending on qualifications
and experience.
The principal focus of this work will support a vegetation mapping and classification
project in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and the San Joaquin Valley ecosystems
of California. As defined here, this includes the foothills above the Central
Valley to around 1200 m in elevation, as well
as the Carrizo Plain, Temblor Range, Elk Hills, and the San Joaquin Valley south
of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested
in plant ecology, landscape ecology, botany, geography, and conservation in California.
The CNPS botany / ecology positions offer experience in the collection of field
survey data using standardized CNPS vegetation protocols. CNPS maintains a uniform
system for vegetation sampling, vegetation classification and mapping, and plant
information databases. Developed over the past 15 years by CNPS, these systems
are used by both government and non-government institutions. Physical job requirements
include sitting, driving, carrying, lifting, standing, and hiking. The position
requires the ability to work long field days under rigorous conditions (including
inclement conditions), to hike in rugged terrain, and to lift/carry
equipment that is up to 1/3 of your body weight.
Qualifications for the successful applicant include the following:Basic knowledge
of plant taxonomy and vegetation sampling techniques. Identification of plants
to the species level, with a focus on the identification of California’s
Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Flora. Proven ability to conduct fieldwork in
varied environmental conditions, including inclement weather and poison oak.
Good organizational skills, enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Undergraduate
degree in biology, botany, or a related field - OR - work towards an undergraduate
degree with completed courses including plant taxonomy, field botany, sampling
design, or related courses.
Ability to take direction and to work well in a team setting. Ability to drive
4X4 vehicles over variable terrain. A valid driver’s license, proof of
current car insurance, and a safe driving record are required.
Additional experience / skills for Team Leaders: Strong background in California
plant identification and experience conducting vegetation sampling. Ability to
lead field assistants and ensure safe working environment while navigating in
variable terrain. Ability to coordinate daily field tasks. Manage data for field
team, ensuring data are recorded and entered accurately, consistently, and efficiently.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience using GPS (Global Positioning System) units and other plant survey
equipment (e.g., tape measure, compass). Experience with databases and/or spreadsheets.
The salary is offered at $13.50 to $16.70 per hour, commensurate with experience.
These are full-time, temporary field positions, beginning in March 2008 and extending
into July 2008. Additional work is available for some Team Leaders from August
2008 to April 2009, in the field and office. Extended employment may be possible
through future grants/contracts.
To apply, submit the following materials: cover letter of interest, résumé or
curriculum vitae, and three references (including reference name, address, phone
number, and email). Please indicate whether you are applying for the Team Leader
and/or Field Assistant positions. The primary contact is Jennifer Buck, Vegetation
Ecologist. Send your application materials via
post mail, fax, or email to: California Native Plant Society, 2707 K Street,
Suite 1, Sacramento, CA 95816, Attn: Vegetation Positions, Email: jbuck@cnps.org
Application deadline and interview: Review of applications will begin in February,
although the positions will remain open until filled. Please see the CNPS website
for a detailed description of the jobs, and descriptions of the CNPS organization
and Vegetation Program at www.cnps.org
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, CLIMATE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
The Resource Innovation Group, Eugene, Oregon
The Resource Innovation Group, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit affiliated with the Institute
for a Sustainable Environment at the University of Oregon, seeks a senior program
manager for its Climate Leadership Initiative (CLI).
Solutions to climate change require whole new ways of thinking that lead to innovative
means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the impacts of global
warming that are now inevitable. The CLI assists federal, state, and local governments,
non-profits and private businesses to design and implement innovative organizational
and institutional policies and programs to achieve these ends. Please see our
website for examples of current work:
http://climlead.uoregon.edu
Primary Duties: This is a senior management position with responsibility for
overseeing all aspects of CLI activities including policy development, research,
and technical assistance focused on climate mitigation, preparation (adaptation)
and sustainable economic development. The program manager will report to the
director and supervise three staff in addition to
contractors and UO student interns.
Specific Responsibilities - Manage program and project specific development and
evaluation.
Manage all CLI fundraising including grant writing, professional services contracts
and other sources of funds. Develop and manage climate policy and program research
projects. Develop and manage climate policy development and technical assistance
projects. Supervise professional staff. Provide service-learning opportunities
for University of Oregon graduate student. Work cooperatively with the executive
director, associate director and other staff within The Resource
Innovation Group to coordinate efforts between programs. Work cooperatively with
university faculty, staff, and students on administrative and programmatic issues.
This is not a state funded position. It is a grant-funded program with a non-profit
affiliated with the UO. Continued employment after a start-up period will depend
on the ability of the manager to raise funds.
Qualifications: An entrepreneurial mind frame and proven ability to develop innovative
solutions to complex problems. Social science background with experience in energy,
water or other natural resource or climate policy and program development. Successful
fundraising experience with foundation, government, private and other funding
sources. Demonstrated experience in managing professional staff and teams. Project
management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to
work cooperatively with diverse people, including university, government, business,
foundation, non-profit and rural and urban community representatives.
Ability and desire to work with university students. Graduate degree required.
Location: The position will be located in Eugene,Oregon.
Salary: Commensurate with experience, including excellent benefits.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin onFebruary 1, 2008. Position
open until filled.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references
by email to
peg-cwch@att.net or mail to: Administrative Director, Resource Innovation Group,
P.O. Box 51182, Eugene, Oregon 97405.
Please direct all questions about this position to: peg-cwch@att.net (No calls
please).
Visit http://climlead.uoregon.edu for more information on The Climate Leadership
Initiative.
FIELD BOTANIST NEEDED
Description - The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan
(MSHCP) Biological Monitoring Program is seeking a field biologist to assist
with rare plant surveys in western Riverside County, California. We are seeking
staff for our plant field crew to conduct surveys for sensitive plant species
in a variety of habitats throughout the county. The hired biologist will work
under the direction of the Botany Program Lead. Depending on workload and prior
experience, the hired crew may have the opportunity to develop skills pertaining
to ArcGIS, database management, herbarium preparation, and other office functions.
Additionally, as time allows, the hired crew may have an opportunity to participate
in mammal,
bird, herpetology and/or invertebrate sensitive species surveys as well.
Application Deadline: February 11, 2008
Pay - Salary ranges from $13.00 to $16.00 per hour, depending on experience,
paid bi-weekly. Positions are full-time, permanent and include vacation and sick
time, medical insurance, and retirement savings plan.
Examples of Duties - Learn to identify common and rare plant species in western
Riverside
County; Participate in targeted searches for rare plant species; Identify and
record information on plant species and habitat attributes associated with rare
plants species; Estimate percent cover of plant species using a variety of methods;
Gather population information about rare plant species;
Prepare maps and assist in planning field surveys; Work in tough, uneven terrain;
Deal with both hot and cold environmental conditions; Hike up to 8 miles in a
day; Complete assigned tasks with a minimum of direct supervision in a timely
fashion. Additionally, field biologists will be
expected to operate 4WD vehicles and digital equipment. Biologists will also
be expected to carry a 25–30 pound backpack and may occasionally camp in
the field.
Qualifications - Required qualifications: B.A. or B.S. in biology, ecology, plant
science,
botany or related field. Work towards a bachelor’s degree (with biology
related course work) and one or more years of field botany experience may also
be acceptable.
Preferred qualifications include some or all of the following: experience using
a dichotomous key, especially the Jepson Manual, knowledge of Southern California
flora, experience estimating percent cover for plant species, one or more years
of field experience with plants.
Other Requirements - A valid U.S. Driver’s License and U.S. citizenship,
or the ability to work
legally in the U.S. (Declaration of Permission to Work form), are required.
These positions are full-time and intended to last at least 12 months. Qualified
and interested candidates should email their resume and a cover letter to: Diane
Menuz , hiring@biomonitoringrca.org
Global Change, Hydrodynamics, and Watershed Conservation:
A postdoctoral position
is available at the University of California, Davis, Center for Watershed Sciences
to work with a diverse team on aspects of global change as it affects the Sierra
Nevada and its hydrological resources and processes. Working with the principal
scientists at the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences (http://watershed.ucdavis.edu)
and hydrological modeling team from the Stockholm Environment Institute, the
postdoctoral scholar will help develop a spatially explicit hydrodynamic model
for the entire Sierra Nevada range. The model will be used to answer questions
relating to hydrological and ecological resource management, including but not
limited to facets of power generation and optimization, cold water habitat and
biological integrity, and regional freshwater conservation planning.
We seek a recent PhD with a degree in ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, geography,
GIScience, remote sensing, or related field with the following qualifications:
GIS/RS expertise; database management proficiency; one or more programming languages
(e.g., AML, IDL, python, C++); statistical and quantitative skills (e.g., R);
knowledge of watershed science principles, including but not limited to hydrology,
geomorphology, and ecology; superb communication skills; and proven collegiality.
The scholar will be responsible for 1) organizing and maintaining all project
data; 2) developing spatially explicit hydrodynamic models that reflect modeled
output from WEAP rainfall-runoff models; 3) linking modeled output to a GIS-based
classification of stream reaches and subwatersheds; and 4) combining outputs
into a region-wide conservation assessment tool to be used in the evaluation
of hydropower operations.
The position is under the direction of lead investigator Dr. Jeff Mount, but
will involve continuous involvement with a team of 6-8 other professors and professional
scientists. There are two years of funding for the position, with an additional
year possible. The salary range is $36-42k per year, depending on experience,
with full benefits. The start date is flexible, but preferred before May 1st,
2008. Email an electronic application package including full CV, a cover letter
addressing your research interests and qualifications, relevant publications,
and contact information for 4 references. Please send application materials to:
Dr. Joshua Viers (jhviers@ucdavis.edu). Review of applications will begin February
4th, 2008, until the position is filled. Joshua H. Viers, Ph.D., Department of
Environmental Science & Policy, University of California, Davis, 1 Shields
Ave. Davis, CA 95616, 530.754.6051, jhviers@ucdavis.edu
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