USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research Internship

We are accepting applications for unpaid student internship and other volunteer positions assisting with a diverse range of projects evaluating the sustainability of cropping systems in the Mid-Atlantic.  Accepted applicants will participate in diverse activities including taking soil, gas, and plant samples in the field, lab work, data entry and management, sample processing and organization, and miscellaneous projects to support research activities.  Field sites, lab and offices are all approximately 10-15 minutes north of U of MD campus.  Public transportation is available from campus to reach our main building.

These positions allow for flexible scheduling, but must be prearranged with supervisor.  No experience is required, but an ideal candidate will have an interest in sustainable agriculture and/or be a science major with an interest in research. All training will be provided.

Applications accepted until January 9, 2017. To apply send a resume and a short statement of interest to the email below.

Contact:    Chris Rasmann

Phone:      410 231 0607

Email:      chris.rasmann@ars.usda.gov

RESOLVE Associate Position in Washington DC

Research Experience for Undergraduates at Johns Hopkins

Research Experience for Undergraduates

Johns Hopkins University Institute for Nanobiotechnology

The Institute for NanoBioTechnology at Johns Hopkins University offers undergraduate students from colleges and universities around the country a chance to participate in research projects in the exciting and rapidly growing area of nanobiotechnology, a place where biology, medicine, and nanotech meet. Enjoy 10 weeks of research in the fields of nanotechnology for biology and bioengineering in a hands-on, graduate level laboratory. Program Objectives: • To provide students with a greater understanding of the development and applications of nanotechnology for biology and bioengineering. • To give students a solid grounding in research methodologies in these areas. • To inspire students with a deeper appreciation for the contributions that improved technology in nanotechnology for biology and bioengineering can make to our lives. • To grant students with a truly unique educational experience, with research at the core, while at the same time serving as an ideal foundation for future graduate work. Each student will enjoy the advantages of: • Graduate student mentoring. • Guidance from faculty. • Stipend with paid housing and a travel allowance. • Professional development seminars, social activities, journal clubs, and day trips to local industry partners. • Participation in oral presentations and an interdisciplinary poster session. Apply at: http://inbt.jhu.edu/education/undergraduate/reu/ Application closes on February 1, 2017.

-Undergraduate students from all institutions who have at least completed their freshman year and will not be graduating before the start of the program. -Under-represented students in science and engineering are encouraged to apply. -Per NSF guidelines, only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply, Johns Hopkins University students are not eligible. -GPA of 3.5 or better .

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10 openings.
Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Additional Salary Information: Stipend with paid housing and a travel allowance

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About Johns Hopkins University Institute for Nanobiotechnology

Launched in 2006, INBT focuses its efforts in research on the basic biological sciences, the clinical sciences, and public health. In the basic biological sciences, INBT supports research exploiting nanoscience to advance our understanding of cellular and molecular dynamics at the molecular level. In the clinical sciences, INBT supports research to develop novel methods for diagnostics and therapeutics. In public health, INBT supports research to understand the potential impact of nanoscience and nanotechnology on health and the environment, as well as on using nanoscience to solve environmental problems.

ENST Nanotechnology New Course Flier

NRCS Maryland Positions

NRCS Maryland vacancies currently on USAJobs

Caroline	PSS Area Coordinator
Frederick	PSS Area Coordinator
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St Mary's	Soil Con
Calvert	Soil Con Tech
Talbot	Soil Con
Cecil (Elkton)	Soil Con
Frederick	Soil Con Tech

Park Ranger / Coordinator Intern

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Park Ranger / Activity Coordinator Intern (150082)

Lake Roland - Baltimore, Maryland

The Lake Roland Education Center is seeking a responsible, self-motivated and enthusiastic intern to assist with park operations and programming. General duties include park maintenance, animal care, educational programming assistance, answering questions related to the park and natural history of the area.

POSITION TYPE: Summer Internship, Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time), Winter/January Term Internship

Techniciant and Internship Opportunity

Technician & Internship Opportunity

Dr. Mirsky (USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory; Beltsville, MD) conducts agro-ecological research in conventional and organic field crop production. Research focuses on evaluating cropping system sustainability including agronomic and environmental criteria. Experiments evaluate the role of cover crops and their integration into agro-ecosystems for soil, crop and, weed management.

     Student will spend their time during the fall/winter processing plant and soil samples and potentially performing plant tissue, soil and greenhouse gas analysis. Students that demonstrate strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and interest in the research will be encouraged to stay for summer employment.  During the summer, we will be monitoring environmental and management effects on soils, crops, and weeds, in organic and sustainable cropping systems.  This position offers opportunities to develop the following skills: 1) data management and entry; 2) cash and cover crop biomass harvesting, nondestructive nitrogen stress indicators, processing, and tissue analysis for C and N; 3) soil sampling, processing, and analysis; and 4) weed id and seedbank analysis.

     Hours are flexible, we have openings both during spring semester and during the summer.  

For more information about this internship, please send your resume and unofficial transcripts toRuth.mangum@ars.usda.gov and cc’ steven.mirsky@ars.usda.gov.   We are currently reviewing applicants for an unpaid internships for college credits and paid undergraduate technician positions

Feed the Future Positions

The Feed the Future is a program of the U.S. government which focuses on improving the agriculture and the standard of living in developing countries.    Below is a link to job opportunities:

Feed the Future has a variety of job postings open to support implementation of the U.S. Government Global Food Security Strategy.
We've compiled them into one web page here:
https://feedthefuture.gov/lp/opportunities-join-feed-future-team

This page will be updated as more opportunities arise. 

Senior Coastal Scientist Position

Part Time Paid ENST Lab Position

Dr. Steinhilber is looking for a student worker who is interested in working 8-10 hours per week during winter break and spring semester. Work duties will include assembling training materials and data entry into Excel spreadsheets.  

If you are interested, please send your unofficial transcripts, cover letter, and resume to her at psteinhi@umd.edu.

The Nature Conservancy Positions

Maryland Sea Grant Undergraduate Research Program

Are you looking for a summer research internship studying ocean, coastal or environmental science? I invite you to check out the Maryland Sea Grant Summer REU program. We bring upper-level undergraduate students to the Chesapeake Bay to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. We select undergrads in many disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science.

In particular, we encourage students from colleges and universities where access to marine science and to research opportunities is limited and who are from groups traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math. We believe bringing together students from many disciplines, backgrounds and parts of the country makes for a more interesting and educational summer experience.

We are accepting applications through February 15. Please visit our website to find out more (www.mdsg.umd.edu/reu) or drop me a note at reu@mdsg.umd.edu. 


DETAILS:

- Program Flyer download http://bit.ly/MDSGREU17 
- 12-week program: May 21 to August 13, 2017
- $6,000 stipend plus housing and travel support to and from host institution
- Funded by the National Science Foundation and thus limited to US citizens or permanent residents
- Applications due: February 15, 2017
- Application and guidance http://ww2.mdsg.umd.edu/reu/apply/index.php

New Nanotechnology Class

There is a new special topics class that you can register for. This can count as a technology elective for Natural Resources Management students, ecosystem health elective for Environmental Health Students, applications or technology elective for EcoTech Design Students. 

ENST 499 Special Topics: Nanotechnology in Energy and Environment: Applications and Implications 

Day/Time: MWF 3-3:50

Room: ANS 0422

Seat Limit: 30

​Instructor: Dr. Amro Hassanein​

​Course Description: The course aims to impart the fundamental knowledge in nanoscience in the context of the advancement of Nanotechnology in energy and environmental applications. Through this course students will taught the different aspects of Nanotechnology and the bridging of multidisciplinary knowledge in terms of the positives and negatives of nanotechnology. Specific areas to be covered in this course include nanocatalysis, application of nanotechnology in renewable energy, solar photovoltaic, photoelectrochemical conversion, energy storage, pollutants sensing, and photocatalytic abatement of air and water. Moreover, the course will analyze nanotechnology through an interdisciplinary outlook for a life-cycle analysis and how nanoparticle characteristics impact transport in the environment, including human exposure assessment, and a discussion of current measurement tools. 

USDA Entry-Level Positions

Rangeland Management Specialist

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USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service ( NRCS) helps Americas farmers...People Help the Land http://www. nrcs.usda.gov/;There is 1 vacancy available...application form, visit: https:// nrcs. usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication...

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$32,318.00 - $42,012.00 / Per Year

Series & Grade:

GS-0454-05/05

Location(s):

Alamogordo, New Mexico

Open Period:

12/7/2016 to 12/13/2016

Announcement Number:

NRCS-17-0363-DE-MG

Department:

Department Of Agriculture

Agency:

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Position Info:

Full-Time - Permanent

Who May Apply:

US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

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Soil Conservation Technician

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Salary:

$32,318.00 - $42,012.00 / Per Year

Series & Grade:

GS-0458-05/05

Location(s):

Multiple Locations (49)

Open Period:

12/12/2016 to 12/19/2016

Announcement Number:

NRCS-17-0431-DE-AD

Department:

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Agency:

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Position Info:

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Who May Apply:

US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

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Soil Conservation Technician

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Salary:

$32,318.00 - $42,012.00 / Per Year

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GS-0458-05/05

Location(s):

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Open Period:

12/12/2016 to 12/19/2016

Announcement Number:

NRCS-17-0432-DE-AD

Department:

Department Of Agriculture

Agency:

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Position Info:

Full-Time - Permanent

Who May Apply:

US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

Soil Conservationist

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Series & Grade:

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Location(s):

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Open Period:

12/12/2016 to 12/19/2016

Announcement Number:

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Department Of Agriculture

Agency:

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Position Info:

Full-Time - Permanent

Who May Apply:

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Soil Conservationist

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Salary:

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Series & Grade:

GS-0457-05/05

Location(s):

Multiple Locations (46)

Open Period:

12/12/2016 to 12/19/2016

Announcement Number:

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Department:

Department Of Agriculture

Agency:

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Position Info:

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Who May Apply:

US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

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Soil Conservationist

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GS-0457-05/05

Location(s):

Multiple Locations (41)

Open Period:

12/12/2016 to 12/19/2016

Announcement Number:

NRCS-17-0433-DE-CCP

Department:

Department Of Agriculture

Agency:

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Position Info:

Full-Time - Permanent

Who May Apply:

US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.

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Soil Conservationist (Recent Graduate)

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Salary:

$40,033.00 - $52,043.00 / Per Year

Series & Grade:

GS-0457-07/07

Location(s):

Multiple Locations (2)

Open Period:

12/9/2016 to 12/15/2016

Announcement Number:

NRCS-17-0415-PW-MG

Department:

Department Of Agriculture

Agency:

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Position Info:

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