NAU RECYCLING WEBSITE
Visit the newly revised recycling website http://recycling.nau.edu/  from this link or the MPC homepage.


TOPICS AT A GLANCE
Merriam-Powell Seminar  --  Biology Seminar  --  Forestry Seminar  --  Graduation Workshops  --  CENS weekly Student Opportunities  --  CENS Winter Newsletter  --  CENS Recruitment Newsletter  --  IGERT Traineeship Opportunity  --  A RIVER REBORN in the news  --  WEBS – Women Evolving Biological Sciences  --  Publicize Graduate Programs at NAU  --  Scheduling Seminars Schedule for Fall,  2008  --  2008 NAU Employee Appreciation Mixer

New Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Society
New Book: The Ecological World View
The BEN Collaborative - BioScienceEdNet
Call for Abstracts is out for the Arizona Riparian Council 22nd Annual Meeting in Prescott.
Senior Environmental Specialist, Salt River Pima – Maricopa Tribe
Biological Technicians, NAU
Seasonal Field Botanist, Ecological Restoration Institute at NAU
USGS Post-Doc Ecologist, Flagstaff
Grand Canyon Trust -- Seasonal Employment Opportunity
Biological Science Technician Crew Position – Ft. Collins, CO
Field Assistants, Davis, CA
Ecologist, Gunnison, CO
Ecology-Evolution Lab, Post-Doc, Paris
CoBiD-UREKA Undergraduate Summer Research Programme 2008, Dublin
Summer Restoration Jobs, Eastern Sierra, CA
Assistant Professor, Entomology, NAU
Volunteer Research Assistants, Rocky Mountains
Seasonal Field Biologist, Lake Mead, NV


MERRIAM-POWELL SEMINARS
Mar 7: Zhuoting Wu: Effects of elevated CO2 on microbial respiration and net N mineralization
Mar14: Robert Miranda: Effects of endocrine disruption on male mating behavior

BIOLOGY SEMINAR: Thursday March 6th at 3:45pm in the Wettaw Building Auditorium Dr. Fernando Monroy, Professor from Northern Arizona University, will present “A short story on Heliobacter pylori and intestinal immunity.”

FORESTRY SEMINAR
March 5:  Dr. Pat Shafroth from the USGS Science Center in Fort Collins, Co.  His seminar is titled "Managing regulated streamflows for downstream ecosystems: Bill Williams River, Arizona".  The seminar will begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday March 5th in Room 017 of the Southwest Forest Science Complex (Building 82), with a reception in the lobby at 3:30.  There will be discussion and dinner to follow the seminar.  If any of you wish to meet with Dr. Shafroth please let me know and I can arrange for a meeting.  Dr. Shafroth's website is
http://www.fort.usgs.gov/staff/staffprofile.asp?StaffID=71
Tyler D. Johnson, M.S. Student-Forestry, Northern Arizona University

GRADUATION WORKSHOPS
Graduation workshops for undergraduate students graduating in December 2008 on the following dates:
Monday, March 10 12:45-1:30 pm   Biology  Bldg 21 room 256
Tuesday, March 11  3:30-4:15 pm   Engineering Bldg 69 room 118
Thursday, March 13   8:00-8:45 am   Biology Bldg 21 room 256
Friday, March 14    8:00 - 8:45 am   Engineering Bldg 69 room 120
These workshops are very beneficial to the students so please announce them in your senior level courses and encourage students to attend one of the workshops. 
If you want me to present this workshop in one of your classes, let me know.
Important deadline change:   The CENS Outstanding Senior Awards, NAU Alumni Association Distinguished Senior Award and Standard Bearer will be due to Academic Services no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10.  Attached is the nomination form if you need it.
Debbie Wildermuth, Academic Services Coordinator, College of Engineering & Natural Sciences
Northern Arizona University, (928)523-7065




CENS WEEKLY STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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 February 27: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/ArchiveofAnnouncements.shtml
Link to the *Current Scholarship* Newsletter for the week of February 27: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/ArchiveofAnnouncements.shtml
**NEW** CENS scholarship page with criteria and application info for our department scholarships: http://www.cens.nau.edu/students/Scholarships.shtml
MARKETING YOURSELF TO THE TOP 10 EMPLOYERS IN COCONINO COUNTY
The workshop will be held on March 5th @ 4 PM , Location: Biological Sciences (Bldg. 31) Room 313. Graylynn J. Hudson , Program Coordinator , Scholarships, Internships, Employment
College of Engineering & Natural Sciences, Northern Arizona University , T: 928-523-5191




CENS WINTER NEWSLETTER
The College of Engineering & Natural Science Winter 2008 Newsletter is now available online at the CENS website.  Please go to http://www.cens.nau.edu/CENSNews.shtml and click on "Winter 2008" on the left side of the page under CENS Newsletters.
We are already working on the next issue for the Spring/Summer cycle and would love to include some highlights from you and/or your department.  If you have a success story or interesting fact that you would like to see included in this upcoming issue, please contact Kathleen Stigmon at x4857 or by email at kathleen.stigmon@nau.edu, by Wednesday, March 12th.  Examples might include authoring a book,  traveling to unique locations for NAU, research opportunities etc.  We will also be soliciting info from students regarding any exciting opportunities they might be participating in over the summer.  If you hear of anything, please let us know so we can include some of them in this next newsletter.



CENS RECRUITMENT NEWSLETTER
March 7 NAU-wide Open House for Prospective Students
March 11 CENS Student Club, ACENS, hosts CENS Career Fair
http://www.cens.nau.edu/Orgs/ACENS/career-fair.php
March 12 NAU-wide Career Fair
March 14 Nomination deadline for CENS Outstanding Senior, CENS Distinguished Faculty, & Distinguished Senior awards
March 26 CENS Student Organization, AISES, hosts Youth Day event
March 27 Proposal deadline for President’s NAU Undergraduate Recruitment & Retention Grants—please visit http://home.nau.edu/emsa/grants.asp for guidelines
March 29 NAU-wide Open House for Prospective Students




IGERT TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITY
The NAU IGERT program is soliciting applications for at least one position in the IGERT traineeship program for Fall 2008.
Who is eligible:  Graduate students who will start a PhD in Biology or Forestry in the Fall of 2008 *OR *students who began a PhD program in Biology or Forestry in the 2007-2008 academic year.  Please note that IGERT faculty cannot mentor more than two IGERT graduate students.
Details about the program: The traineeship involves research and coursework with a genes to environment theme. Generous stipend, tuition, and research support are provided for two years. For more details see: http://www6.nau.edu/biology/igert/.
Deadline:  Applications must be complete by 5pm, March 24^th , 2008
How to apply:  IGERT applicants should submit a two page IGERT essay to Drs. Gehring and Whipple (contact information below). This essay should address how your research interests are a match to the theme, how the program would benefit you, and what strengths you would bring to the IGERT program.
If your Forestry and Biology PhD program applications are complete and include at least two letters of recommendation we can get the other materials we need from those sources.  If you need to submit additional letters they may be sent to Drs. Gehring and Whipple.
Mail to:  Dr. Catherine Gehring: Catherine.Gehring@nau.edu   (928)523-9158 or
Dr. Amy Whipple: Amy.Whipple@nau.edu  (928)523-8727 ,  Department of Biological Science, Box 5640, Northern Arizona University , Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5640




A RIVER REBORN IN THE NEWS!
A new website for A River Reborn: www.RiverReborn.org  has some pretty cool features. Things are keeping busy with the new movie poster that is now available and the three educational guides that are coming together.
A River Reborn has been selected to show at the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival this Friday, March 7th at 4:25 pm at the Orpheum Theater in Flagstaff. We'd love to have you if you can come! 
A new section on the website provides comments from viewers so please send us your comments if you have something you would like to post. I'd love to hear from you!
All the Best!  Stefan Sommer, Director of Education, Merriam-Powell Center
Northern Arizona University, www.RiverReborn.org




WEBS – WOMEN EVOLVING BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Several weeks ago, we introduced 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 are now accepting applications online (http://www.webs.washington.edu) for participation in the symposium. 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. Applications are due April 15, 2008. Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have (websinfo@u.washington.edu). Sincerely,
Samantha Forde, Ph.D. Claire Horner-Devine, Ph.D. Joyce Yen, Ph.D.
UC Santa Cruz U of Washington U of Washington


PUBLICIZE GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT NAU
Ramona Mellott, the Dean of the Graduate College is working with Melissa Riggs to better publicize the graduate programs we have at NAU.  They are requesting you support this by sending in pictures of research projects in the lab and/or field as well as any short, positive statements about graduate study at NAU/our department. They will be creating something similar to the “What matters to you” program you may have seen on the NAU homepage.  While it will be important for most of this to be coming from students, faculty members are also welcome and encouraged to submit.   Please send your documents to Melissa.Riggs@nau.edu. If you will be submitting a picture you will be contacted about signing a release form.
Thanks,   Camille



SCHEDULING SEMINARS FOR FALL, 2008
It’s time to start thinking about scheduling seminars for the Fall 08 Semester.  I have attached a schedule with available dates.  If you have someone in mind, or need to schedule a sabbatical seminar, please fill out the attached spreadsheet and send back to me.  Reservations are first-come, first-serve!  Best regards,  G. J. Allan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Director, Environmental Genetics & Genomics Laboratory, Northern Arizona University
Phone: (928) 523-8934   http://www3.nau.edu/biology/



SAVE THE DATE!
2008 NAU Employee Appreciation Mixer --  Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
2:00-4:30 p.m.in DuBois Ballroom
ALL Classified Staff, Service Professionals, Faculty and Administrators Welcome
Come enjoy Food, Fun, Prizes and More!
Please help us spread the word,  THANKS!
Sponsored by: The Classified Staff Advisory Council and The Office of the President
For more information, visit our website at https://www4.nau.edu/csac/



NEW JOURNAL: INTERNATIONAL JOURANL OF SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
I’m pleased to invite you to share critical insights from your research and/or praxis through the International Journal of Sustainable Society (IJSSoc) (see link below).
The IJSSoc “presents a forum to help policy makers, planners, researchers, educators, students, citizens, and professionals exchange their innovative ideas and thought-provoking opinions. It also creates a communication channel between practitioners and academics to discuss problems, challenges and opportunities in all aspects of our society.”
This new journal bases its sustainability vision on eight "balances" as follows:
• a balance between economic development and environmental protection
• a balance between real aggregate demand and aggregate supply
• a balance between human beings and nature
• a balance between consumption and preservation
• a balance between material and spiritual pleasures
• a balance between civil liberty and self-restraint
• a balance between hedonism and practicality
• a balance between science and society
Research papers, innovative ideas, reviews, surveys, debates, reports, case studies, position notes, practice comments, book reviews, commentaries, and news are welcomed for publication in the IJSSoc.
Policy-relevant, action-oriented research that goes beyond disciplinary boundaries to develop an interface between natural science and social science is particularly encouraged.
All papers are refereed through a double blind process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the “Submission of Papers” web-page. Cheers, Cecilia Ferreyra, Editorial Board Member, IJSSoc, International Journal of Sustainable Society ISSN (Online): 1756-2546 - ISSN (Print): 1756-2538
Link: http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=297#content
Cecilia Ferreyra, PhD, Environmental Planning & Partnerships Coordinator, Alberta Environment - Central Region, Phone: (780) 960-8649, Email: Cecilia.Ferreyra@gov.ab.ca
Alberta Environment: www.environment.alberta.ca, Water for Life: www.waterforlife.gov.ab.ca



NEW BOOK: THE ECOLOGICAL WORLD VIEW
The University of California Press is pleased to announce the publication of:
The Ecological World View
Charles Krebs is Emeritus Professor of Zoology at the University of British Columbia and Professor in Ecology at the Institute for Applied Ecology, University of Canberra. He is author of _Ecology: the Experimental Analysis of Distribution and Abundance_ (fifth edition) and _Ecological Methodology_ (second edition), among other books.
http://go.ucpress.edu/KrebsEcological
This new textbook fills an important niche by offering a lively overview of the principles of ecology for a broad audience including college level science and biology students as well as readers interested in the fundamentals of ecological science. Filled with many vivid examples of topic issues and current events, _The Ecological World View _develops a basic understanding of how the natural world works and of how humans interact with the planet's natural ecosystems. It briefly and lucidly covers the history of ecology and describes the general approaches of the scientific method, then takes a wide-ranging look at basic principles of population dynamics and applies them to everyday practical problems. Each chapter is devoted to an important environmental story that has been covered in the media in order to illustrate how the science
works in real situations.
Full information about the book is available online: http://go.ucpress.edu/KrebsEcological
Lolita Guevarra, Electronic Marketing Coordinator, University of California Press
Tel. 510.643.4738 lolita.guevarra@ucpress.edu

THE BEN COLLABORATIVE
(BiosciEdNet; www.biosciednet.org is currently seeking faculty to become its 2008 cohort of BEN Scholars. BEN provides access to high quality teaching resources and serves as a catalyst for strengthening teaching and learning in the biological sciences. BEN Scholars will represent areas of expertise from across the biological disciplines, including ecology. The Ecological Society of America is a member of the BEN Collaborative through the EcoEd Digital Library (http://www.ecoed.net .
The goal of the BEN Scholars Program is to promote the use of digital library resources and student-centered teaching methods in higher education, specifically in biological lecture and laboratory courses.
Prospective BEN Scholars should have a demonstrated commitment to professional leadership and outreach and a good track record of implementing innovations in teaching and learning in their own classrooms. Using digital libraries, the BEN Scholars will have an opportunity to learn how to transform lectures and laboratories to become more student-centered and to integrate career exploration and science across fields into existing curricula.
A successful candidate should aspire to be a BEN user, resource author, and digital library advocate.
BEN Scholars will receive:
(1) Training in effective use of digital libraries;
(2) Resources to use in their own classrooms and to share with
colleagues through presentations, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring;
(3) Integration into the BEN Scholars Network;
(4) Recognition from the participating organizations;
(5) Travel support and a small stipend.
BEN Scholars will:
(1) Participate in the 2008 NSDL BEN National Leadership Training
Institute scheduled for July 9-12, 2008 in Washington, D.C.;
(2) Develop and submit a teaching resource to a BEN partner library
(such as EcoEd Digital Library) for review and publication;
(3) Complete pre- and post-Institute assignments and report on
professional development for a minimum of 2 years;
(4) Advocate digital library use through presentations and/or workshops
on campus and at regional and/or national meetings
Interested parties may download the application materials in DOC or PDF form from the BEN portal 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 Science 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.
Questions about the BEN Scholars Program may be directed to Shelia Clark, BEN Administrator at AAAS, at 202-326-6780 or sclark@aaas.org.
Jennifer Riem <mailto:jennifer@esa.org> , Education Coordinator, Ecological Society of America, Department of Education and Diversity Programs
Current contact information: 1400 Spring St Suite 330, Silver Spring, MD 20912 ,tel 301-588-3873 x 314
As of March 10, 2008
NEW CONTACT INFO: 1990 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, tel 202-833-8773 x236




CALL FOR ABSTARCTS FOR THE ARIZONA RIPARIAN COUNCIL
22nd  Annual Meeting in Prescott.

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST, SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA
Please post and forward this job announcement from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Division. The closing date to apply for this position, Senior Environmental Specialist (Enforcement and Compliance), is on March 17, 2008. Your assistance to widely distribute this job announcement will be greatly appreciated.
   * SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: SRPMIC- Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn
     Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 Fax#: (480) 850-8126 or Apply on line at
     SRPMICJOBS.com
   * To request a full job description please e-mail
     recruitmenttransactions@srpmic-nsn.gov (indicate in the subject
     line the Position Title and Jobing Req #) or phone (480) 850-8096
Ondrea Barber, Manager of the Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Division, may also be contacted at the following email: Ondrea.Barber@SRPMIC-nsn.gov <mailto:Ondrea.Barber@SRPMIC-nsn.gov>



BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS, NAU
Northern Arizona University is looking to hire 5-6 bio-techs to work in Zion National Park this spring. Technicians will work on one of two crews sampling vegetation within either the Dakota Hill Complex Fire or the Kolob Fire. These sites were both treated at a landscape level with the herbicide Plateau in an attempt to reduce the invasion of Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum)
and Red Brome (Bromus rubrum). A portion of the Kolob Fire also received a native seeding treatment. Duties will include identifying plants to species, collecting unknown species for later identification with the aid of keys (i.e. Utah Flora), performing a variety of vegetation sampling techniques, soil collection, accurately recording data in a handheld PDA or on datasheets, and collection of photo points.
A certain degree of fitness and possession of a positive attitude are necessary. Field work will involve long hours of standing, bending, walking and hiking over rugged, steep terrain. Extreme temperatures and weather conditions are possible and exposure is a concern as we will be working in burned areas with little or no canopy cover. Positions open until filled.
COMPENSATION: Pay will be $9-14 per/hr depending upon experience.
TRAVEL AND LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS: Employees will be responsible for travel to Zion National Park. Kolob Fire A university vehicle will be used for actual work purposes and will be available for short trips to civilization. We will be camping for the duration of the project. One or two Camp-sites will be reserved within the Park. Most camping gear will be up to the individual to bring, but a kitchen area with a stove and some utensils will be set up using university equipment. Dakota Hill
Employee vehicles will be left in a safe location in Zion Canyon, and employees will be transported to a location near the site using a university vehicle. We will then backpack into a backcountry campground in Zion National Park, where we will be camping for the duration of the field sessions. Personal camping gear and food for meals must be supplied by the individual.
TIMELINE: Kolob Fire
We are planning to work an 8 day session beginning on April 24. This will be followed by 6 days off. The next session will begin on May 8 and could last as long as 16 days with only one scheduled day off on May 16. Dakota Hill
The work will consist of two to three eight day sessions, with 6 days off in between. The approximate start date for the first session is May 8th and will run through May 15th. The next session will begin May 22nd and run through May 29th. Dependent upon remaining workload, there is a possible extension of the 2nd session or a 3rd session for those interested. This time may include additional field work or office work (data entry, plant id).
QUALIFICATIONS: Kolob Fire
Previous botanical work is desired, but not required. At least some field experience in a related discipline is necessary. Dakota Hill
At least one qualified botanist very familiar with the plants of Southern Utah. Previous botanical field experience is desired for the additional positions, however this is not a requirement. Due to the backcountry location of these sites, an adequate level of fitness is required for hiking in personal gear as well as some crew equipment. There may be additional days of hiking collected soil, biomass, and equipment out of the field.
CONTACTS: If you are interested in working in the backcountry on the Dakota Hill Complex, please send an e-mail to zioncheatgrass@yahoo.com and include a statement of interest and a resume with references. Those interested in the Kolob Fire can send a resume, cover letter and references to Hondo.Brisbin@nau.edu.



SEASONAL FIELD BOTANIST  - Ecological Restoration Institute at Northern Arizona
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Ecological Restoration Institute at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff is now hiring temporary field botanists to assist research projects on forest restoration and ecosystem health.  Botanists are expected to quickly learn the flora of southwestern forests to maximize data collection quality and efficiency.  We will be collecting data using various methods to estimate plant cover and presence-absence. This summer we will be tentatively working in and around Flagstaff, the White Mountains, and at the North and South Rims of the Grand Canyon.  We work 10-hour days during the summer, from mid-May until the fall.  Local work will be in the form of 4-day weeks, from Monday through Thursday, with three-day weekends off.  Out-of-town work typically consists of 8-day trips (Thursday-Thursday), with 6 days off in-between.  Food is paid for by the ERI.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years experience as a field botanist; OR, B.S. Botany, Biology or related field; OR, Equivalent combination of experience and training.
SALARY: $11-13/hr, depending on experience.
TO APPLY: If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Judy Springer via e-mail at Judith.Springer@nau.edu or regular mail at Northern Arizona University Ecological Restoration Institute, P.O. Box 15017, Flagstaff, AZ  86011-5017. Or contact via telephone at 928-523-7751.



USGS POST-DOC ECOLOGIST, Flagstaff
The U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center, is seeking a post-doctoral ecologist to work on ecological thresholds and management assessment points for National Park Service units on the Colorado Plateau.
Position_: Ecologist, GS-0408-11
Announcement no_.: WR-2008-0301
Open period_: 2/29/08 – 3/21/08
Website_: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Project_: Ecological Thresholds as a Basis for Defining Management Triggers for National Park Service Vital Signs – A Case Study for Dryland Ecosystems
Description_: The U.S. Geological Survey, Southwest Biological Science Center, is seeking a post-doctoral ecologist to work on ecological thresholds and management assessment points for National Park Service units on the Colorado Plateau. The project involves working with scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Park Service (NPS), and the USDA Agricultural Research Service to develop a working framework for organizing information on ecological thresholds in the dryland ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau, to analyze empirical data sets to identify potential threshold conditions, and to develop procedures for delineating early-warning trigger points for management actions. Analyses will require expertise in univariate, multivariate, and Bayesian statistical methods. Skills for producing high-quality reports and peer-reviewed publications are essential. Experience in developing or using simulation models also is desirable. Travel to workshops and field stations throughout the Colorado Plateau region will be required. This position will be filled at the GS-11 grade level. Funding is guaranteed for 13 months, with a potential for two years of funding (total). The duty station will be located on the campus of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. The incumbent will be co-supervised by USGS and NPS scientists located in Colorado (Denver), Utah (Kanab), and Flagstaff.
For more information, contact:   Mark Miller , U.S. Geological Survey , Southwest Biological Science Center , Tele: 435.644.4325 , Email: mark_miller@usgs.gov

GRAND CANYON TRUST --  Seasonal Employment Opportunity
The Grand Canyon Trust Volunteer Program is looking to hire an intern for 6 months to help lead volunteer trips primarily on the Kane and Two Mile Ranches and the Paria River.  Please spread the word with this attached description to qualified people you think may make a good match for this position.  Thanks!  Kate
Job Title:     Seasonal Program Intern: Volunteer Program
Location:     Flagstaff, Arizona
Position:     40 hours per week, $8-$10/ hr depending on experience
Supervisor:     Kate Watters
Date:         6 months (minimum) starting mid-April 2008
Deadline for Applications:     March 24, 2008
General Description:
The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring an intern to assist in the development, coordination and field leadership of volunteer projects in a variety of program areas: including the Kane and Two Mile ranches, Grand Canyon National Park, the Paria River and Native America. The position is characterized by both logistical set up and the leading of volunteer field crews beginning in May continuing through October.  Transportation and food are provided when in the field.  The position requires extended stay in field conditions including some weekends.
Desired Qualifications:
•    Experience working with and/ or leading a group in an outdoor setting
•    Current First Aid and CPR required /WFR preferred
•    Must be able to work well both independently and in a team setting
•    Ability to stay organized and multi task
•    Background in Biological Sciences preferred
•    Ability and desire to work over extended periods of time in harsh and physically strenuous conditions
•    Demonstrated ability to train volunteers and facilitate scientifically rigorous conservation projects
•    Coordinate logistics from the office and in the field
•    Personal attributes: Energy, enthusiasm and willingness to work weekends and evenings to get the job done. Schedule flexibility during the field season is required.
•    Must be comfortable camping for extended periods of time
•    Backpacking experience preferred
For more information about the Volunteer Program go to
www.grandcanyontrust.org or call 928-774-7488.
To apply:  Submit a cover letter detailing your interest in this position and a current resume via e-mail to asanchez@grandcanyontrust.org or mail to:  Grand Canyon Trust , C/O Adrianne Sanchez
2601 N. Fort Valley Rd.  Flagstaff, AZ  86001
Interviews are the 1st week of April





BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNCIAN CREW PORITION– Ft. Collins, CO
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project examines the ecological impacts of chipping and mastication fuel treatments in different coniferous ecosystems across Colorado and New Mexico. We are investigating the impacts of these treatments on: 1) fuel loadings, 2) understory vegetation, 3) nutrient cycling, 4) seedling recruitment, and 5) soil moisture/temperature.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Biological Science Technician will partake in a rigorous survey of
overstory and understory vegetation, fuel loadings, soils, and abiotic variables. Work involves installing and sampling plots in treated and untreated coniferous forests, as well as revisiting plots installed in summer 2007.
The nature of the work requires extended periods in the field (typically 9-11 hour days), often in inclement weather. The duty station will be based in Fort Collins, Colorado, but the crew will travel the majority of the work week. Camping at sites for several days a week will be required. Tents and cookware will be provided. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and is expected to
start in May 2008 and continue through August/September 2008.
DUTIES: 1)Be a part of a seasonal crew (crew leader plus one or two technicians) responsible for conducting surveys in plots according to an established protocol. 2)Identify and estimate abundance/cover of understory forbs, shrubs, graminoids, regeneration, and abiotic substrate.
3)Measure surface fuels, stumps, tree diameter, height, and live crowns. 4)Use taxonomic keys and dissecting scope to identify unknown plant species. 5)Prepare, download, and install electronic data loggers for data collection in the field. 6)Check and enter data for accuracy and completeness. 7)Perform miscellaneous office tasks (e.g., organizing equipment, making new
datasheets, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS: 1)Coursework leading to a degree in botany, ecology, biology, forestry, or
closely related field. 2)Previous field experience in sampling forest overstory and understory
vegetation. 3)Ability to utilize a taxonomic key to identify flora in lodgepole pine, ponderosa pine, and Pinyon-Juniper Intermountain West ecosystems. 4)Demonstrated orienteering experience, including the use of topographic maps, aerial photography, and global positioning systems (GPS). 5)Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel. 6)Excellent communication skills, flexibility, and ability to work effectively as a team member. 7)Excellent physical condition and a good sense of humor. 8)Valid driver’s license required. Experience driving on forest roads and using a 4-wheel drive vehicle preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires long (10+ hour) days of physical exertion such as hiking with heavy field gear over steep terrain and through dense vegetation and logging slash. Work is often done in remote, isolated areas and inclement (rainy,
cold, and hot) weather conditions.
LODGING: Crew members are expected to live together during the work week, either at
camp sites (developed and undeveloped) or in group housing provided by the Forest Service. Private space will be provided when available, but is not guaranteed. Employees are expected to maintain clean and organized living spaces. Camping at most sites will be required. Developed campgrounds will be used when available, but camping may also occur at undeveloped sites (i.e., no running water). Camping in rainy, cold weather is highly probable. Lodging during non-work days is the responsibility of the individual.
SALARY: $12.13 to $13.61/hr (based on experience) + travel per diem.
TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter (include dates of availability), a list of three references, and a copies of academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable) by March 15, 2008 to email address below: Mike Battaglia, mbattagl@cnr.colostate.edu, 240 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526 Phone: (970) 498-1286




THREE FIELD ASSISTANT POSITIONS with the Kremen Lab (UC Berkeley)
FIELD ASSISTANTS, DAVIS, CA
1. Pollination/Restoration Ecology full time temporary field assistant
TIME: April 2008 - August 2008
LOCATION: Davis CA
PROJECT: The Kremen Lab (UC Berkeley) is field testing restoration protocols designed to restore floral and nesting resources needed by native bees on farms in Yolo County, CA. Due to the collaborative nature of this project, this position is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is interested in applied research, habitat restoration, pollinator ecology, and/or botany. Responsibilities will include field monitoring of native bees (including specimen collection and curation), data management, plant care (watering), seed harvesting and counting, GPS data collection, vegetation surveys, plant specimen collection and curation for voucher specimens, and working with citizen scientists to test simplified monitoring protocols. This position may be extended with the possibility of promotion after August. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY: visit http://jobs.berkeley.edu and enter JOB NUMBER 008046.
2. Pollination Ecology/Agroecology full time temporary field assistant
TIME: March 2008 - July 2008
LOCATION: Davis CA
PROJECT: The Kremen Lab (UC Berkeley) will be assessing the costs and benefits to growers of maintaining or establishing semi-natural land in agricultural landscapes. This includes: (1) measuring pollination services provided by restored native bee habitat and (2) assessing natural biological pest control and pollination benefits from established hedgerows. Responsibilities will include plant propagation and care, data management, and seed harvesting and counting. Additional responsibilities will includes field site set up, field monitoring of insects (including specimen collection and curation) and maintaining insect populations in the lab. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY: visit http://jobs.berkeley.edu and enter JOB NUMBER 008034.
3. Agroecology/Pollination Ecology full time temporary field assistant
TIME: April 2008 - August 2008
LOCATION: Davis CA
PROJECT: Assessing costs and benefits to growers of maintaining or establishing semi-natural land in agricultural landscapes including measuring natural biological pest control and pollination benefits from established hedgerows in Yolo County, CA. Responsibilities will include setting up collection sites, field collections of insects and maintaining insect populations in the lab. While training will be provided, the successful candidate will be required to work in the field and lab without direct supervision and on their own some of the time. Previous field work experience required for this position. An undergraduate or masters degree in biology is an asset but not required. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY: contact Dr. Lora Morandin at
lora_morandin@berkeley.edu This position will soon be posted at http://jobs.berkeley.edu.
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, Katharina Ullmann, California Pollinator Conservation Coordinator, 5265 Putah Creek Rd, Winters, CA 95694 USA, Tel: 530-510-0976
Email: katharina@xerces.org
The Xerces Society is an international, nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. To join the Society, make a contribution, or read about our work, please visit www.xerces.org.




ECOLOGIST, GUNNISON, CO
We are seeking a full-time, temporary, non-tenure track ecologist beginning August 2008 at Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison, Colorado. Teaching responsibilities include courses in environmental biology, senior seminar, and ecology classes in the candidate's area of expertise. Preference will be given to a large system's ecologist. Responsibilities include participation in departmental assessment, lab preparations, and other assigned duties. Possibilities exist to supervise undergraduate research.
For the full job ad please visit our web page: http://www.western.edu/hr/jobs.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, transcripts, and three letters of reference to:
Patrick Magee, Chair, Biology Search Committee, Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences , Hurst Hall 128, Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO 81231 USA
Please direct questions to Patrick Magee at 970-943-7121 or pmagee@western.edu<mailto:pmagee@western.edu>.
Screening of applications will begin 24 March 2008.
Thanks for passing this on to eligible candidates., Patrick Magee!, Thornton Chair of Biology
Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, 143A Hurst Hall
Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO 81231, 970-943-7121




ECOLOGY-EVOLUTION LAB, POST-DOC, PARIS
Physiologically structured population models for viability analysis
One Post-doctoral position 2008-2009
available at the Ecology-Evolution Laboratory (CNRS, UMR 7625) at the Ecole
Normale Supérieure (CERES-ERTI) in Paris.
Applications are invited for a one-year postdoctoral position funded by R2DS (http://www.r2ds.centre-cired.fr/) to investigate the dynamics of small populations with plastic life histories using physiologically structured populations models.
Population persistence is notably conditioned by the degree of individual variation in reproductive success, which depends on variation in any part of the life cycle. Yet, the majority of studies that examined population extinction have tended to ignore life history variation and plasticity. Here, we wish to use life history models to inform the dynamics of small populations and ask how plasticity in life history traits influences extinction dynamics. Many aspects of life history can interact with population dynamics and the project concentrates on three of them, namely growth, maturation and survival.
The post-doc will explore this issue by developing models that account for variation in life history traits using the theory of physiologically structured populations (PSP). This theory takes into account that physiological development (e.g. growth, maturation) depends on the current
state of the environment (e.g., temperature, food and predator densities).In turn, the influence of the population on the environment closes a feedback loop between environment, population and life history. The theory of PSP models is thus particularly well-suited to study the interaction
between population dynamics and plastic life history. Small populations are subject to stochastic fluctuation in abundance. The project aims to study the feedback of this variability on life history and the consequences for extinction dynamics. The models will be parameterized with estimates from field and experimental studies undertaken with the common lizard, a species with strong thermal and food plasticity in life history traits.
The post-doc will be based at the Ecology-Evolution Laboratory (CNRS, UMR 7625) at the Ecole Normale Supérieure (CERES-ERTI) in Paris, where the applicant will work with David Claessen and Jean-François Le Galliard. This post-doc project is part of a research network on the dynamics of small populations funded by ANR from 2008 to 2012 and will therefore interact with
a larger group of researchers. The post can start on September 1st or October 1st 2008 and will run for one year with a possible one year extension by applying to extended funding from the R2DS network in spring 2009. Gross salary will be 2500€ per month. The starting date can be
postponed in exceptional circumstances.
References: Claessen, D. (2005). Alternative life-history pathways and the elasticity of stochastic matrix models. American Naturalist 165: E27-E35. Le Galliard, J.-F., Fitze, P. S., Ferrière, R. and J. Clobert. 2005. Sex ratio bias, male aggression, and population collapse in lizards. Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences USA 102(50):18231-18236. Claessen, D; Van Oss, C; de Roos, AM; Persson, L. 2002. The impact of size-dependent predation on population dynamics and individual life history. Ecology 83 (6): 1660-1675.
Candidate profile There are no nationality restrictions and the successful candidate will: (1) Possess a doctoral degree in ecology and/or mathematics, dating no more than 2 years before 1 October 2008, though the last condition may be negotiated in exceptional circumstances.
(2) Not have worked in the hosting lab, nor have prepared his thesis within the hosting lab, except for a return after a period of absence of at least one year. (3) Have strong competence in modeling, with an interest in population dynamics, viability analyses and conservation biology and knowledge of C programming or closely related languages. (4) Have personal qualities needed for group work and inter-disciplinary study.
Contact Application: Chantal Cuisinier, tel.: +33 1 44 27 36 89, email: Chantal.Cuisinier@snv.jussieu.fr, postal address is CNRS UMR 7625, Université Paris 6, 7 Quai St Bernard, 75005 Paris Research project: David Claessen, tel.: +33 1 44 32 27 21, email:
david.claessen@ens.fr
How to apply 1 – Applicants have until April 30 2008 to send a completed application form
available at http://jf.legalliard.free.fr/ to the Application contact point. 2 – The lab director and a local jury will select one candidate from the application forms and contact the candidates from May 31 2008. 3 – The regional office of the CNRS will be responsible for drawing up the
contract.




UNDERGRADUATE REXSEARCH PROGRAM - CoBiD-UREKA Undergraduate Summer Research Programme 2008 is currently open to applications from undergraduate students completing their 3rd (Junior) year in biological sciences. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 30 MARCH 2008. We must receive all materials by this date, including application form from student and a reference directly from a member of academic staff in the student's home Institution.
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/
Applications must be received by 30 March 2008
Best wishes, THE UREKA TEAM, Collections-based Biology in Dublin, Undergraduate Research Experience & Knowledge Award www.ucd.ie/ureka





SUMMER RESTORATION JOBS, EASTERN SIERRA, CA
California Department of Fish & Game is now looking for candidates    interested in conducting restoration work in the Eastern Sierra for    mountain yellow legged frog and/or Lahontan cutthroat trout. Minimum    requirements:  Candidates must have at least two years of college level    education with at least 10 credits of science and a valid Drivers    License.  Candidates should be able to carry a ~40 pound backpack while    hiking at elevation, and must have prior backpacking experience.    Candidates must be comfortable in and around water.  Candidates must be    fit and able to work without direct supervision following their initial    training.  Crews will be paid $12 to $14 per hour and $40/day per diem.    Field work will commence mid-June/early July, depending on back country    access, and proceed through September, although students unable to    commit through that time are welcome to apply.
     The primary MYLF restoration site is ~16 miles from the trailhead, at    the headwaters of West Walker River.  Access to most sites is via    backcountry trails in Wilderness or proposed Wilderness.  Primary    methods of restoration include use of a float tube to remove fish from
  gill nets set in backcountry lakes, and use of a backpack electroshocker   to remove fish from streams.  Restoration for Lahontan cutthroat trout    will involve car camping and backpack electroshocking.
  The eastern Sierra is an area of extreme elevations, extreme   temperatures, and volatile weather.  Access to the remote restoration    sites can be rigorous--with personal and work gear being hauled in on    your back!  It can be a very strenuous job, physically, and in this   case, habitat restoration for native amphibians and fish means   eliminating (i.e. killing) non-native fish.  This can be upsetting for   some people, so please consider this carefully!  Housing is not
  provided.
  If interested, please fill out a State application which can be found   at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/hrb/pages/jobswithdfg.htm for Scientific aid,   and send to:   Dawne Becker, at dbecker@dfg.ca.gov or a hard copy to :   California Department of Fish & Game; 407 West Line St;   Bishop, CA 93514. For further information, please email or call (760)   872-1110.
Thanks,  Dawne Becker , Associate Biologist , Region 6, Habitat Conservation, north California Department of Fish and Game, 407 West Line St. , Bishop, CA 93514 , (760) 872-1110
dbecker@dfg.ca.gov




ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ENTOMOLOGY, NAU
The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor Forest Entomology. This is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment with an initial allocation of approximately 60% teaching, 30% research and 10% service.
Primary teaching duties include forest entomology and forest health courses at the upper division undergraduate and graduate levels. Other teaching duties may include introductory forestry courses, assistance with the professional forestry degree program, or general graduate courses such as research methods. The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized forest entomology research program in his or her area of specialization. All faculty members have service responsibilities to the School of Forestry, the University and appropriate professional organizations. The successful candidate is also expected to take a leadership role in involvement in local and regional activities related to forest entomology and forest health.
Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. in Forestry, Entomology, or a closely related field. The applicant must have completed the Ph.D. prior to employment date. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2008. The full position description, including a list of preferred qualifications, can be found in the Jobs section of the NAU Human Resources website (http://www.nau.edu/hr).To apply, please submit a letter that addresses your qualifications for, and interest in, this position; curriculum vitae; names and contact information for three professional references; and reprints of three relevant publications (optional) to: Dr. Kristen Waring, Search Committee Chair, School of Forestry, PO Box 15018, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ 86011-5018; phone: 928.523.4920; Email: kristen.waring@nau.edu; fax: 928.523.1080. Review of applications will begin on March18, 2008.




VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANTS, Rocky Mountains
Volunteer Research Assistants Needed for Montane Vole Research in the Rocky Mountains
Volunteer field research assistants needed June 10 - Aug 10 for an ongoing population and behavioral study of the montane vole. Shorter time intervals are possible, but I request a research assistant who can stay for at least 1 month.
Research: I am looking for a student to assist me with my field research this summer at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Colorado. Field assistant responsibilities include early morning trapping, ear-tagging, collecting blood and fecal samples for parasite analysis, creating trapping grids, and locating nests and counting offspring. Previous experience working with rodents or conducting field work is desirable but not necessary; the only prerequisites are patience and persistence. If interested, the selected student will have the opportunity to investigate questions that relate to my project and I can help in the development of a paper or poster. This is an excellent opportunity for bright and enthusiastic students to gain field research experience.
Location: The remote alpine research station is set in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where there are numerous activities in the outdoors, including hiking, fishing, biking and rafting. The local landscape includes sagebrush scrub, meadows, aspen and conifer forests, alpine tundra, streams, lakes, and ponds. Local wildlife (that I have seen) includes numerous birds, amphibians, beavers, coyotes, red foxes, porcupines, deer, marmots, pikas, weasels, elk, and bighorn sheep. The research community of Gothic, Colorado is a spirited collection of scientists, post-docs, grad and undergrad students, and research assistants. Weekly summer seminars are given by researchers from across the country and socials are routinely planned by the students. Researchers have access to the library and computers with internet.
Support: I can offer course credit from the student’s college, but no stipends or travel funds. The lodgings are rustic cooking cabins (rates are $7.00/day). Part-time positions in the kitchen, store, and work-crew are available at the field station to supplement room and board.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will continue until positions are filled.
Application: Via e-mail, please submit a one-page letter of interest stating how and why this position satisfies your interest and future career goals, a curriculum vitae or resume, and names and email addresses of 2 references to Jamie Winternitz at: e-mail: moonhartii@comcast.net
Jamie Winternitz , Graduate student , Odum School of Ecology , University of Georgia, Athens



SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST, Lake Mead, NV
needed for bird surveys in Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Southern Nevada. The work focuses on intensive area searches for songbirds, but will also include occasional assistance on predatory and aquatic bird monitoring. The efforts will include GPS use, field mapping, and computer data entry.
We are looking for someone experienced with western bird identification by sight and sound. You must be able to hike in rugged terrain and collect accurate data under challenging field conditions. You must be willing to work early morning hours and long field days. For use of our vehicles, you must be able to acquire a valid Nevada driver’s license.
The salary range is $2160 - $2320 per month depending on experience. The contract will be for three months, full-time effort, with a starting date between March 15 and April 1, 2008. Interested individuals should send a brief introductory email, with a resume or CV attached, to Dr. Jef Jaeger (jef.jaeger@unlv.edu). Please do not hesitate to email if you have any questions.

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