Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control Seasonal Park Positions

Multiple seasonal positions available with DNREC in all three counties in Delaware. Positions include seasonal park rangers, seasonal officers, conservation corps, range assistants, education assistants, interpreters, shorebird biological aides, and rock-climbing positions. Some of the parks and areas where jobs are available include Alapocas, Brandywine Creek, Delaware Seashore, Killens Pond, Lums Pond, Cape Henlopen, Trap Pond, Bellevue State Parks and other locations. 

Check out the positions and apply here:

https://delawarestatejobs.com/search/jobs.aspx?srch=dnrec

Maryland Park Service- Multiple Park Ranger Vacancies

Candidates in these positions will serve as Park Rangers within a State Park serving under the supervision of the Assistant Manager or their designee and will be responsible for directly providing services to visitors, maintaining and protecting natural and cultural resources, equipment, campground and day use areas, grounds and facilities. These positions perform front line work achieving operations, administration, information, education, interpretation, resource management, and visitor services in support of the management of natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources for the benefit of the public. 

Candidates will be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. These positions perform a wide variety of outdoor/indoor duties that contribute to the quality of the park visitors’ experience. This includes but is not limited to providing customer service, operating park facilities, ensuring public safety, responding to medical emergencies, administrative duties, park maintenance and cash handling. The facilities may include, among other areas, visitor centers, nature centers, campgrounds, cabins, picnic shelters, concessions, trails and beaches / swimming areas.

Candidates in these positions do not supervise permanent employees, but may supervise and provide direction / oversight to other employees performing park operations work, including temporary, contractual or seasonal employees.

Positions available statewide- please indicate on your application all counties you are willing to accept employment. For more information visit the link below
https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=21&R2=002139&R3=0001

Multiple seasonal positions available with Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Multiple positions available with MD DNR Forest Service, Wildlife and Heritage, and Maryland Park Services. Positions include seasonal Park Ranger positions, field assistants, forest workers, and more.

Positions available in multiple counties. Please click link below for more information:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/?Keyword=&Loc=&DeptNumber=30&OccList=&JobType=&KeywordFullText=0

Water Quality Research & Outreach - Paid Internship

Water Quality Research & Outreach Intern

Audubon Naturalist Society

Chevy Chase, Maryland

Job Type Paid Internship
Salary Details $15-$16.50/week
Required Experience 0 - 1 years

ANS’ Conservation Program seeks an intern to help with conducting research, analysis, and outreach for our water quality monitoring program. This position is particularly well suited for a graduate student in environmental science, biology, or a related field.

Hours per week: Part-time, average 20-25 hrs/week, self-scheduled except as noted. Includes occasional weekend or evening outreach events; MUST be available on Wednesday mornings May-Sep., approximately 8:30 am – 1 pm.

Duration of internship: April/May 2021 – Fall/Winter 2021 (24-28 weeks), plus attending one virtual and one in-person training in April (paid). End date is flexible and may align with the end of a fall semester, although hours will likely be reduced after September.

Salary and Benefits: This internship is paid at $15-16.50/hr, depending on qualifications & experience.

For a complete job description, visit www.anshome.org/careers.

HOW TO APPLY
Send resume and cover letter to eliza.cava@anshome.org by April 30, 2021.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board (https://www.conservationjobboard.com/maryland) 

Bird Collision Glass Testing Program Coordinator - MD

Bird Collision Glass Testing Program Coordinator - American Bird Conservancy

Chestertown, MD

This is a full-time position with American Bird Conservancy (ABC). The successful applicant can work remotely within an approximately 400-mile radius of the ABC glass testing tunnel at Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory at Washington College in Chestertown, MD, or can choose to join an existing ABC office in either Washington, D.C. or in The Plains, Virginia, with seasonal visits to tunnel testing sites in Rector, PA and Chestertown, MD.  The Bird Collision Glass Testing Program Coordinator will work closely with the Glass Collision Program Director and Glass Collision Program Manager.

American Bird Conservancy is expanding its glass testing program from the original location at the Powdermill Nature Reserve in Rector, PA to include a second tunnel at Foreman’s Branch Bird Observatory in Chestertown, MD in order to increase ABC’s capacity to evaluate bird-friendly building materials. The Bird Collision Glass Testing Program Coordinator will manage the day-to-day activities of these programs while assisting with other needs in the Glass Collision Program.

The Bird Collision Glass Testing Program Coordinator should understand bird behavior and vision physiology as well as having a working knowledge of architecture and building design. Experience with bird banding is a plus. The Coordinator should be an organized, detail- oriented, analytical, and deadline-driven person who can work with glass companies, architects, researcher, scientists, and volunteers.

https://www.conservationjobboard.com/maryland

Sustainable Materials Management Graduate Fellowship MS or PhD Position starting Fall 2021 - Uni. Vermont

Opportunity for an MS or PhD student to start Fall 2021 in my lab at UVM. The topic is sustainable materials management, including food waste recovery, microplastics, and anaerobic digestion. 

Dr. Eric Roy at the University of Vermont has an open position starting Fall 2021 for a qualified and motivated MS or PhD student to conduct research on innovative practices in sustainable materials management, with funding provided by Casella Waste Systems, Inc. The student will have the option of pursuing their degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering or Natural Resources. Potential research topics include food waste recovery, microplastics, organics recycling, and anaerobic digestion. The graduate student will also be expected to aid Dr. Roy in the facilitation of hands-on, project-based learning opportunities related to sustainable materials management for UVM undergraduates. Facilities include a well-outfitted biogeochemistry lab and an eco-design makerspace, including an instrument for automated biochemical methane potential testing to inform the anaerobic digestion of food waste streams. There are also opportunities to test full-scale food waste management systems with our local industry partners. The position will include collaboration with other UVM faculty active in research focused on Recycling Organics and Resources (UVM ROAR). 

Funding available: The fellowship includes stipend, health insurance, tuition, and a research fund. 

Minimum requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering, agricultural and biological engineering, ecological engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Previous experience related to the above project 

To apply: Interested students may apply by sending their resume and a cover letter to Dr. Roy (Eric.Roy.1@uvm.edu). Applications will be reviewed starting immediately. 

More information: Dr. Eric Roy’s Nutrient Cycling & Ecological Design Lab: https://nced.weebly.com/

See post: https://nced.weebly.com/uploads/3/0/4/3/30439012/casella_sustainable_materials_management_graduate_fellowship_2021.pdf

Straughan Environmental Internships

Check out environmental Internship openings at Straughan Environmental:

https://www.straughanenvironmental.com/careers/current-openings/

ENST alumn, Ethan Glaudemans, who has interned and now works for this company, is happy to take any of your questions. His contact: EGlaudemans@straughanenvironmental.com

Apply to Be AGNR’s Spring 2021 Commencement Speaker!

 Dear Graduating Senior, 

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! We are very excited to celebrate you and all of your successes during this year's commencement ceremonies.

 

We are now accepting applications for student speakers and we would like for you to apply! If chosen to be our student speaker, you will address your peers, staff, faculty, family and friends on behalf of the entire AGNR graduating class.

 

If you would like to apply, please visit the link below and complete the application form no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, March 28th.

 

Use this form to apply!

The application form consists of three sections:

1. General information

2. Questions about your interest in being a speaker (including uploading a pdf of your resume/CV)

3. Recommendation from your academic department - we provide a form for you to share with the faculty/staff member you choose to submit on your behalf. 

 

The selection committee will review your speaker application and contact you if you've been identified to move forward in the selection process.

 

Congratulations again on all of your accomplishments! We look forward to hearing from you! 

 

Sincerely,

AGNR Academic Programs Office

Learn about UMD Bee Squad - March 24 6-7pm

Dear Students,

Join us tomorrow evening for our 2nd How-to by Alums Series: Landscaping for Native Bees presented by the UMD Bee Squad and Zach Jones, '20 of McHale Landscaping.

It's free to attend and open to anyone to participate! Learn tips and advice for planting flower beds, vegetable gardens and landscapes to support our native bee population! AND you will learn about our UMD Bee Lab, what they are doing to reduce honey bee and native bee losses and what you can do to help. You will learn simply steps you can take to improve pollinator habitat and help manage  native pollinators!

REGISTER HERE to get the zoom link!

How -to By Alums

Paid Intern Position available - Climate Impacts on Fisheries

The goal of the research project is to evaluate the impacts of climate and temperature variability on marine fish abundances, and then evaluate the repercussions for sustainable fisheries management. While climate is increasingly being invoked in fisheries modelling, robust evaluations of the impact of variable temperatures have yet to be done. The output from this research project will be used to assist NOAA scientists in fisheries management.

Intern responsibilities will be assisting in gathering key life-history parameters for harvested fish species in the Northeast Shelf Regional Ecosystem from literature and FishBase, an online database. The intern will also have the opportunity to learn the relationships between key traits and population growth rates of marine species, be introduced to dynamical multi-species modelling, and gain insight into collaborative efforts between NOAA scientists and academics.

Interested students should send as a single PDF: their resume, current transcript (unofficial is fine), and a cover letter as to why they are qualified for the position and their career goals. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Send the application pdf to: Dr. Margaret Palmer (mpalmer@umd.edu) and Dr. Katie Peterson (kpeter10@umd.edu)

Contact Person: Dr. Margaret Palmer
Contact Email: mpalmer@umd.edu

April 1st UPDATE:  POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED! 

Student Trainee (Park Guide for Rock Creek Park)

A Student Trainee (Park Guide) opportunity is open for Rock Creek Park starting today! Apply right away. 

The announcement closes after we receive 100 applications! (This could be within the first two days or even less!) 

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/595622300

Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist - WV - closes 03/24/2021

Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service

Open & closing dates: 03/05/2021 to 03/24/2021

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/594235000

Graduate Student (M.S. or Ph.D) Research Assistantship: Permafrost-Affected Soil

Dr. Nic Jelinski at University of Minnesota has an opportunity for those who might be interested in studying Arctic soils.

Application review will begin on March 26th, 2021 and continue until the position is filled

Learn more https://www.jelinskilabpedology.org/announcements

Post Doc at Trinity Washington University in DC

 Dear ENST Grad Students:

See below this opportunity at Trinity Washington University in DC. This announcement was sent to us from a former ENST grad.

We're replacing our previous post doc - who is now a tenure track faculty member at Trinity! It is a fantastic work environment. I love working here. There is a serious sense of community, support, and dedication to quality.

The position is focused on teaching and improving inclusive educational practices and classroom experiences. There is a research component studying how different practices affect student learning and student experiences and opportunities to be involved with students experiential research projects. There will be frequent opportunities to present findings at conferences. Please pass along to any grad students that might be interested! 

Here is the link to the description:

https://discover.trinitydc.edu/hr/2021/02/17/science-education-post-doctoral-fellow/

Part time Ecological Field Specialist - Central Pine Barrens Commission- Westhampton Beach, NY

The Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission, through the Suffolk County Water Authority is currently accepting applications for a part-time Ecological Field Specialist. The Ecological Field Specialist will assist with the planning and implementation of ecological management and stewardship activities and projects in the Central Pine Barrens that foster biological diversity, natural resource conservation, water resource protection, and ecosystem protection and restoration, and the implementation of a scientific ecological research program. Current examples of programmatic activities include southern pine beetle monitoring and suppression; prescribed fire management and monitoring; community and species inventories; invasive species management; habitat restoration and insect trapping as well as outreach activities.

This position is part-time, 28 hours a week, and fringe benefits are not provided.

The formal position job description can be found here and applications can be submitted through the Suffolk County Water Authority website (apply here).

The mission of the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission is to manage land use within the Central Pine Barrens to protect vital ground and surface waters and the region’s vast and significant natural, agricultural, historical, cultural, and recreational resources for current and future Long Island residents. Further information on the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission can be found by visiting our website: https://pb.state.ny.us/.

Postdoctoral Associate in Microbial Ecology - Stroud Water Research Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Stroud Water Research Center is searching for a Postdoctoral Associate to study molecular microbial ecology in aquatic and terrestrial environments.

The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in microbial ecology with expertise in comprehensive molecular techniques including but not limit to high throughput sequencing, qPCR, metagenomics, etc. The ideal candidate should (1) have core competencies in molecular microbial ecology; (2) have a strong basic and theoretical understanding of microbial ecology and be able to integrate bio-, geo-, and chemical sciences; (3) possess a strong publication record; (4) have a proven ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team; (5) be flexible about field/lab work, data processing and writing beyond routine work hours; and (6) be knowledgeable about the emerging technologies within the discipline.

EXPECTATIONS

The successful candidate will participate in multiple projects funded by the National Science Foundation and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Work will include some experimental design and field and laboratory work, but the primary focus will be on analysis of existing data sets and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication. As an integral part of Stroud’s postdoc mentor/development plan, the postdoctoral associate is also expected to participate and assist in grant proposals for additional funding. Experience with bacterial monitoring, anaerobic culture, soil health, or bioinformatics is a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with other Stroud Center senior scientists, postdocs, technical staff, graduate students, as well as with external partners and colleagues (e.g., University of Delaware, University of Pennsylvania). This is a full-time, salaried position that requires daily in-person activity on the Stroud Center campus. Some weekends and early/late working conditions may occasionally be required including the potential for overnight travel.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS

Review of applications will begin on April 15^th 2021 and the applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants with approved work permits in the USA will be given priority. The preferred starting date is early summer 2021. To apply, please go to Stroud Center employment webpage (http://www.stroudcenter.org/jobs) and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact details for three professional references as a SINGLE ATTACHMENT (do not send multiple attachments). The name of the attached file should start with the applicant’s last name in the file name (e.g., LASTNAME_RESUME.PDF). Finalists will be interviewed in person or by video conference.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The Stroud Water Research Center will provide a competitive salary based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position including a comprehensive employee benefit plan. Funding for this position is secured for at least 2 years and extension is contingent on additional grant support.

ABOUT STROUD WATER RESEARCH CENTER

Stroud Water Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water through global research, education, and watershed restoration and to help businesses, landowners, policymakers, and individuals make informed decisions that affect water quality and availability around the world. Since its creation in 1967, teams of scientists have conducted pioneering research on streams and rivers locally, regionally, and throughout the world. Today, the Stroud Center’s research team blends its talents in chemistry, microbiology, aquatic entomology (insects and other invertebrates), ichthyology (fish), hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and ecosystem modeling in collaborative studies of the physical, chemical, and biological processes of streams and rivers. The Stroud Center’s education staff helps to interpret our research findings and builds education programs about freshwater ecology, management, and stewardship for a wide audience. The Stroud Center’s Watershed Restoration Group develops and implements watershed restoration programs that connect landowners, stakeholders, and the general public with best management practices for conserving, restoring, and protecting watersheds. While we work in watersheds all over the world, most of our ideas are generated and pilot tested at the Stroud Center’s main campus in the White Clay Creek experimental watershed where the Stroud Center has a 50-year research and monitoring record within a unique facility that includes indoor “wet” labs and streamside flumes fed by flowing water pumped in from the creek on our property. In 2012, the Stroud Center expanded its campus to 50 acres and constructed a LEED Platinum-certified building for education and public outreach, the Moorhead Environmental Complex. Learn more at

www.stroudcenter.org/mec.

Stroud Water Research Center is an independent, non-advocacy 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Microbial Ecology postdoc job description PDF

Joseph Mitchell Memorial Scholarship - due April 30, 2021

We are currently accepting applications and nominations for the Joseph M. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Award. Applications and nominations for the 2021-2022 academic year are due April 30, 2021. All University Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship award was established in recognition of Joe Mitchell's compassion for the less fortunate members of our society and in honor of his ability to befriend, guide and mentor individuals whose ability to succeed as students at our institution was challenged by some personal or family circumstances. Scholarships will be awarded each fall and spring semester to one or more deserving students. These are one-time awards of up to $2,000 per recipient.

For more information about the Scholarship Award, please visit http://josephmitchell.umd.edu. 

If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the scholarship, please feel free to contact either Michelle McCubbin (mmccubbi@umd.edu, 301-314-9555) or Dai-An Tran (datran@umd.edu, 301-314-0416).

DC Environmental Film Festival

A film about Rodney Stotts, the local falconer who has appeared with his birds at many Refuge events. The film will be part of this year’s DC Environmental Film Festival. The film can be viewed for free after signing up at bit.ly/Falconer-DCEFF. Once a person signs up, the film is available at any time during a 9-day period starting March 19. 

 

The following is from the Film Festival website at bit.ly/Falconer-DCEFF:

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The Falconer: A Story of Empowerment Through Nature

 

One of very few Black Master Falconers in the U.S., Rodney Stotts never planned to be an environmentalist. Growing up in marginalized Southeast Washington, D.C., he seemed destined for a life of drugs and street violence but left that behind as he developed a passion for the art and sport of falconry.

 

This intimate portrait film follows Rodney as he strives to provide his community’s underserved youth and endangered raptors with a safe haven for mutual healing and growth. Acting as his own narrator, Stotts discusses his work as a licensed Master Falconer, environmental educator, and with the Earth Conservation Corps, responsible for bringing the bald eagle back to the Anacostia. The film shows Stotts as he and his youthful helpers from the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy, run by the D.C. National Guard, begin the demanding work of refurbishing a hundred-year-old dairy barn to create a Raptor Center. Without money, he builds aviaries with donated wood. Without staff, he calls on family, friends, and volunteers for help. His goals are to protect raptors, heal and release them, take care of the birds that are non-releasable, teach young people about caring for the birds and their natural environment, and for a few, how to become falconers. 

 

"All this is healing. All this is medicine. All this changes who you are,” – says Stotts.

 

The Falconer is a story of second chances: for injured birds of prey, for an abandoned plot of land, for young people who bear the brunt of social and environmental injustice, and for Rodney Stotts himself. Please visit http://www.thefalconerfilm.com for more information.

-Board of Directors

Friends of Patuxent

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks Natural Resources Internships (2)

Vacancy announcement for two seasonal intern positions.

Individuals must apply prior to the closing date of March 31st. 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc/jobs/3010794/natural-resources-intern-2021.

Maryland Leadership Conference Registration closes today - March 23

The Maryland LEAD Program is hosting the 45th The Maryland Leadership Conference (MLC) virtually this year from Friday, April 2nd - Saturday, April 3rd! 

This conference is designed to help students explore and develop individual, group and community leadership practices through experiential activities, small group discussions, large group educational sessions, and community-building time. Students leave MLC better prepare to engage in leadership through both formal roles and more informal group processes.

Student FAQ's:

Why should I attend? 

1) A great opportunity to connect and network with other student leaders. 2) Gain more personal and professional leadership knowledge and experience. 3) Great opportunity if you couldn't attend Terrapin Leadership Institute this year 4) It's free to attend this year!

Who can be a part? 

Any undergraduate or graduate student. Those interested in understanding leadership and/or building their teamwork and group skills for use in campus and professional leadership.
What will take place? 

The conference is intentionally planned to flow between large group, small group, and asynchronous activities, simulations, discussions, and reflections. We know zoom fatigue is real, so we've planned various and ample break times!
When does it take place? 

Friday, April 2nd 3:00pm - 6:30pm & Saturday, April 3rd 10:30am - 6:30pm 
How can I register? 

Registration closes Tuesday, March 23rd, register via terplink at stamp.umd.edu/MLC21

Master’s or PhD Assistantship - UDC

Master’s or PhD Assistantship

Description:
The University of the District Columbia (UDC) is seeking a PhD or Master’s student to be appointed as a Research Assistant to conduct food-energy-water (FEW) nexus research in urban farming systems with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Science (CAUSES), beginning Summer or Fall 2021. Having U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card is necessary for graduate students. Candidates with a Master’s degree can also apply. Women or students of minority background are encouraged to apply, but students of all backgrounds will be considered.

The graduate student will work on different aspects of a multidisciplinary food-energy-water (FEW) nexus research project funded by USDA-NIFA to investigate the production of specialty crops using harvested rainwater and solar energy. Student will work closely with researchers from SEAS (Dr. Hossain Azam, Environmental Engineering and Dr. JiaJun Xu, Mechanical Engineering) and CAUSES (Dr. Mamatha Hanumappa, Specialty and Ethnic Crops Program and Mr. Harris Trobman, Green Infrastructure Program). 

Candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in crop science, environmental science, agricultural science, water resource management, civil, environmental, mechanical/electrical, agricultural & biological engineering or related fields. Students with working experience in farming/growing plants will be given priority but it is not a requirement. However, candidate must show an aptitude for growing plants.

UDC is an HBCU, 1862 land-grant institution, and the only public institution of higher learning in the District of Columbia (DC), with a very diverse population of students. UDC’s campus is in a beautiful part of Washington, DC with easy access to public transportation. However, own transportation is a must to access the research site. SEAS faculty members and CAUSES researchers have extensive funding from NSF, DOE, NASA, NIST, USDA etc. to conduct innovative research and education.

Interested candidates should e-mail/contact Mr. Harris Trobman (harris.trobman@udc.edu), Dr. Hossain Azam (hossain.azam@udc.edu), Dr. Mamatha Hanumappa (mamatha.hanumappa@udc.edu), and Dr. JiaJun Xu (jiajun.xu@udc.edu) immediately with a cover letter summarizing why this project interests you and how you can contribute, a CV, names and contact information of three referees and an unofficial copy of academic transcripts. 

The review process will continue until the Graduate Assistantship is filled and the selected student will then apply for admittance to the graduate program. The appointment will be initially for 2 years, with a potential for extension contingent upon availability of funds, good academic standing, and satisfactory research productivity.

Harris Trobman (PI)
Project Specialist in Green Infrastructure,
Center for Sustainable Development and Resilience (CSDR),
College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability& Environmental Sciences (CAUSES)
University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
Tel: 202-274-6682, Cell: 202-365-4295; Email: harris.trobman@udc.edu

Research Technician job at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Research Technician in Soil-Tree Biology:

Department of Natural Sciences

The Department of Natural Sciences in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), invites applicants to apply for full-time, research technician position beginning March 1, 2021.

UMES is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Princess Anne, MD, located 11 miles south of Salisbury. UMES is an HBCU serving a diverse student body of 2100 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. The Department of Natural Sciences provides programs in chemistry (ACS-accredited), biochemistry, biology, marine, estuarine, and environmental science, and toxicology.

Responsibilities: Implement a research program investigating changes in soil carbon and soil microbial communities as cropland is converted to woody biomass plantations. The project will entail establishing long-term monitoring plots (corn and poplar), monitoring and maintaining equipment associated with assessing soil carbon fluxes, evaluating changes in soil microbial communities, and assessing tree and crop growth over time. Travel to field sites in MD, TN, and CA required.

Qualifications: Advanced degree in plant or soil science or closely related discipline. Candidates should be willing to work in the field setting, have strong quantitative skills, and have experience directing undergraduate student workers. Experience with laboratory analyses, such as soil extraction, soil DNA extraction, and use of plant physiology equipment, as well as statistical analysis of data and manuscript generation preferred.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, full academic CV, and the names of three current, professional references to include e-mail address and telephone number. 

All applicants must apply using the UMES online application system. Please visit http://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. 

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cumming, Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Email: jrcumming@umes.edu Telephone: 410-651-6014. The successful candidate must be able to accept employment in the United States without Employer Immigration sponsorship.

EcoTech Design student scholarships (3) - deadline March 26, 2021!!!!

 Three Scholarships Available for ENST Ecological Technology Design Majors

Three scholarships created by and funded by agricultural engineers many years ago are available to help ENST Ecological Technology Design students.  Two of them are the ASABE Washington, DC – Maryland Section Scholarship funded by donations of many agricultural engineers in the local area.  It was started in 1975 and gave its first scholarship in 1981.  The engineers felt it was their responsibility to assist worthy students with financial need to achieve their education.  Environmental stewardship was one of their interests.

The third is the Robert L. and Frances C. Green Scholarship created by their family members. Dr. Green served as Chair of the Department of Agricultural Engineering here at the University of Maryland from 1965 to 1979 and as Acting Director of the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station from 1972 to 1976. Dr. Green was very involved in soil and water conservation work.

Undergraduate students in their Junior year in the ENST Ecological Technology Design major can apply for a scholarship grant to assist in academic expenses for the senior year. Junior year is recommended to ensure students still have two more semesters at UMD before graduating, though some transfer students may be “seniors” and also have two or more more semesters due to extra classes required to catch up with their peers. Students are encouraged to apply in the spring right before spring break using the application form below. Students should save the pdf form (link below) to their computer before starting and then submit to shannonp@umd.edu by March 26, 2021.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aWPh4ZoaFVcaZkXRmGKbScYPdc1uG-Ml/view?usp=sharing

Environmental Scientist/Bat Ecologist - KY

Stantec’s Louisville or Lexington, KY offices are seeking an entry to mid-level Environmental Scientist/Bat Ecologist to provide environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for clients in the transportation, renewable energy, electric transmission, and other business sectors. Successful applicants will assist our team of environmental professionals on environmental impact analysis, bat surveys, as well as wetlands, stream, and vegetation assessments/monitoring, and endangered species surveys across the eastern US. As an Environmental Scientist/Bat Ecologist, you will work in a highly dynamic team environment with other biologists/ecologists/water resource specialists, ecosystem restoration engineers, NEPA specialists, environmental planners, and regulatory experts. This position will include opportunities for both field and office work; it may also involve extensive travel and several days in the field and away from home. The ideal applicant will lead bat mist net surveys as needed. We prefer to hire a full-time employee but can be flexible if the most qualified candidate prefers part-time/seasonal work.  

 

For additional information and to apply please visit the following location: Stantec Jobs - Entry to Mid-Level Environmental Scientist / Bat Ecologist in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, or https://stantec.jobs/louisville-ky/entry-to-mid-level-environmental-scientist-bat-ecologist/5458B943DAF74B9ABB9781743C1F33A9/job/

 

Jobs - from Taking Nature Black Conference

Taking Nature Black Conference

a complete list of job openings: 

https://whova.com/event-job/taking-nature-black-conference-2021-job-opportunities/

OMSE 2021 Spring Online Tutoring Schedule

 To join the online tutoring sessions, please visit our ELMS page at https://go.umd.edu/5ZV

New EPA Research Internships

            All ORISE opportunities provide a competitive monthly stipend.

Advanced Vehicle Technology Research Opportunity
EPA | Washington, D.C. | Full-Time | DEADLINE: March 11, 2021

Long Island Sound Study Research Fellowship
EPA | Stamford, CT | Full-Time | DEADLINE: March 29, 2021

Alaska Tribal Public and Environmental Health Impacts Fellowship
EPA | Location Varies | Full-Time | DEADLINE: March 30, 2021

Fish and Beach Advisory Health Protection Programs Fellowship
EPA | Washington, D.C. | Full-Time | DEADLINE: March 31, 2021

Big Data and Environmental Health Risks Research Opportunity
EPA | Chapel Hill, NC | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 6, 2021

Aquatic Ecosystems Chemical Condition Fellowship
EPA | Corvallis, OR | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 6, 2021

Bioinformatics and Data Science Fellowship
EPA | Research Triangle Park, NC | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 7, 2021

Human Health Environmental Exposures Fellowship
EPA | Chapel Hill, NC | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 11, 2021

Chemical Life-Cycle Research Opportunity
EPA | Cincinnati, OH | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 17, 2021

Harmful Algal Blooms Research Opportunity
EPA | Duluth, MN | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 26, 2021

Health Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Internship
EPA | Research Triangle Park, NC | Full-Time | DEADLINE: May 26, 2021


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The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Internship/Research Participation Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are educational and training programs designed to provide college students, recent graduates, and university faculty opportunities to participate in project-specific EPA research, current environmental research, and developmental activities.

Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research Spring 2021 Opportunities

Are you an undergraduate interested in exploring research opportunities - both virtual and in person - for Spring 2021 at the University of Maryland?

The Maryland Student Researchers (MSR) program maintains a University-wide online bulletin board where UMD researchers post research opportunities for undergraduate students. It is a great way for undergraduates to learn about the rewards and challenges of academic research. Over 155 projects are available this Spring 2021 with more being added so check back regularly over the next several weeks.

The MSR bulletin board is designed to help undergraduates find research opportunities that are a good fit for their interests and qualifications, and to help faculty members find students to assist with their research project(s). The research opportunities posted on the MSR website typically call for students to spend around six hours a week working under the direction of a faculty mentor on that faculty member’s own research. Participating students learn skills and gain valuable experience that will enhance their graduate school and job qualifications. Many positions are for volunteers, some are paid.

Learn more about the Maryland Student Researchers program, and review over 155 available opportunities (more added daily) by clicking here. If you have questions about using our resource write to us at ugresearch@umd.edu

ELIGIBILITY: Any student in good academic standing may apply directly for any listed opportunities for which they have the listed required skills. It is open to undergraduates of all majors and disciplines with an interest in research. Many positions are offered on a volunteer basis, and selection of undergraduate researchers is made solely by the faculty members who provide the listed opportunities.

Q&A SESSIONS: The Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research is holding early-semester live, online Zoom Q&A sessions to assist students who want to use the MSR bulletin board to identify suitable research opportunities, and also to provide advice about additional ways to pursue research opportunities. To receive an invitation to our Q&A sessions, please click here and complete a brief form.