The Anacostia Watershed Society seeks a Green Infrastructure Specialist to inspire and inform diverse communities about the Anacostia Watershed, and develop and implement innovative green infrastructure strategies to restore the Anacostia River. This position will manage, administer, and be responsible for designing and implementing meaningful green infrastructure programs and projects within DC and Maryland that engage diverse communities and stakeholders in our restoration efforts. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate capability and interest in participating in other Anacostia Watershed Society programs such as school-based education, adult education, and recreation. The Green Infrastructure Specialist is a critical part of the River Restoration Team, works directly with the Director of River Restoration Programs, and works collaboratively across the organization.
Friday, January 6, 2023
Jobs announcements from UMD - AGNR
NPS C&O Canal NHP Ecology Assistant job/internship
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (CHOH) is seeking an Ecology Assistant position as part of the National Park Service’s Scientists in Parks program. CHOH is located along 184.5 miles of the Potomac River in Maryland along a large stretch of unfragmented, unique, and highly biodiverse riparian forested and open habitats. Included in this biodiversity are a recorded 200 state rare, threatened, and endangered plant species, which are frequently the subjects of conservation and restoration efforts. This participant will be primarily focused on identifying pollinators and collecting natural history data on critically imperiled and imperiled plant species. Duties will include conducting floral visitor observations and collections, assessing pollination efficacy of floral visitors, collecting data on floral phenology, insect pollinator identification, and seed collection to determine ovule development.
Term of Service: 12 week program: 5/15/2023 – 8/4/2023 with flexible (+/- 2 week) start date
Location: Williamsport, MD
Benefits:
- Weekly stipend of $480
- Relocation allowance: $350
- Free shared housing provided
- Mentorship with National Park Service staff
- Multiple training and networking opportunities
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants should be majoring in or have earned an undergraduate degree in ecology, biology, wildlife ecology, botany, plant ecology, or entomology.
- Strong applicants should have strong research skills with ability to digest and synthesis information quickly; an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a small, interdisciplinary team; strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with plants of the mid-Atlantic/Northeast US, basic insect identification, and insect sampling methods is preferred.
- Experience working outdoors, sometimes in difficult, uneven terrain through varying weather conditions.
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent legal resident (“green-card-holder”). Prior to starting this position, a government security background clearance will be required.
- A personal car is required to drive from housing to park headquarters. Government vehicles will be available for field work.
Application link:
https://conservation-legacy.
Thursday, January 5, 2023
fully funded Ecology Master's of Science Western Colorado University's fellowship
Western Colorado University's MS in Ecology (https://western.edu/program/master-science-ecology/) program is offering a fellowship that covers full tuition for a student who brings diversity to our field and who is committed to aiding our program in facilitating inclusivity and innovation. An additional cost-of-living stipend is also available. The fellowship will be awarded to promote diversity of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, internationalization, and/or educational (e.g., 1st-generation college students) and socioeconomic background in the field of ecology.
To apply to the MS in Ecology Program and to this fellowship, please visit https://western.edu/admissions-aid/apply/ and upload a 1-2 page statement when applying that describes how receiving this scholarship will aid in enabling your educational journey and commitment to the field of ecology and aid the MS program in achieving our commitment to DEI.Western's Ecology program believes representation of all human communities in the field of ecology leads to innovation and novel insight into ecological processes, improves their application to management and conservation, and ensures their relevance to humanity. We are committed to providing a robust graduate level education including rigorous research that addresses increasingly critical ecological issues. Diversity, equity, and inclusivity enrich learning and inform and improve how we conduct science. Our program engages a new kind of scientist: one "whose ability to perform research with immediate relevance for solving problems is matched by their skills in collaborating with affected communities to produce accessible, socially just, and scientifically relevant results" for utilization by agency scientists and natural resource managers, both policy-makers, and the public while also striving for inclusivity within the scientific community. There are two paths available to students in the program (Ecology and Conservation or Fisheries and Wildlife), both of which prepare students for a rich career in the field.
PAID Summer 2023 Green Teams Internship
The PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies is pleased to announce that undergraduate student applications are now open to join our summer 2023 GREEN TEAMS Internship Program running from May 30 - August 3, 2023.
This 10 week program pays a $5,000 stipend plus housing. Travel grants are also available. This is the eighth year that this program brings together students from diverse backgrounds and majors to address sustainability challenges for a wide array of organizations including but not limited to corporations, local businesses, municipalities, community groups, government agencies, and nonprofits. See www.montclair.edu/iss for more information.Please share with your undergraduate students so they can apply directly online at bit.ly/PSEGISSStudentCall2023
The application deadline is THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023.
If you have any questions about the program or how to apply, please contact us at psegiss@montclair.edu .
Hiring an undergrad research assistant in ENST lab
Travis Gallo
Assistant Professor
Department of Environmental Science and Technology
University of Maryland
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Patuxent Bird Club events that our students may enjoy
Upcoming Bird Walks and Field Trips
• Fran Uhler Natural Area – first Saturday of each month: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1.
• Governor Bridge Natural Area – third Saturday of each month: January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15.
• Lake Artemesia Natural Area – first and third Thursdays of each month: January 5, January 19, February 2, February 16, March 2, March 16, April 6, April 20.
Note that on bird walks and field trips, the leader has the discretion to ask participants to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status, and also to ask for social distancing.
William A. and Nancy R. Klamm Assistant Curator of Ornithology position
The CMNH is offering a three-phase program for a successful candidate that provides: (1) a pre-doctoral fellowship to support dissertation development and doctoral defense; (2) a post-doctoral fellowship to support the development of a core research program and enhance experience in science communication; and (3) an assistant curatorial position at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
"The Cleveland Museum of Natural History seeks applicants for an exciting new initiative sponsoring one Ornithology predoc for the final 1-2 years of their doctoral studies, followed by one year of postdoctoral study with transition to a full-time permanent endowed position as William A. and Nancy R. Klamm Assistant Curator of Ornithology.
Bat Biologist - Site Lead
Bat Biologist - Site Lead
Click HERE to apply
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Bat Biologist to join our growing bat biology program. It is intended that the successful candidate will join the team in our Chicago, IL office, though may be located anywhere within the Indiana bat range. Primary duties for successful candidates will include conducting surveys for bats using mist-net and acoustic survey techniques, report writing, and assisting with other surveys (e.g., avian surveys, wetland delineations, species-specific surveys).
This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Remote work consideration will be given to qualified candidates. Lodging and travel expenses will be covered.
What you will accomplish
- Conduct surveys and collection of field data for bats, other wildlife, and other natural resources
- Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS units, and other maps and tools to determine exact locations of project areas, habitat types, and associated landforms
- Drive 4WD vehicles in rugged terrain
- May conduct biological data/literature searches and reviews
- Conduct habitat assessments and site characterization studies
- Prepare reports describing survey methodologies and results
- Assist with Endangered Species Act compliance coordination
Experience and qualifications for success
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hold a Federal Fish and Wildlife Section 10(a)(1)(A) permit for listed bat species to include, at a minimum, Indiana bat, gray bat, and northern long-eared bat
- Minimum of B.A. or B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrated field experience with bat species of the eastern and central U.S. and appropriate survey techniques
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hold a 10(a)(1)(A) permit for Ozark big-eared bats and/or Virginia big-eared bats in addition to species listed above
- Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable skill sets and experience in addition to bat surveys such as: wetland delineation, avian survey techniques, and botanical survey experience
- Experience conducting manual review of acoustic survey data
- Experience preparing scientific reports and environmental permitting documentation
- Must have proof of current rabies vaccination
- Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in inclement weather conditions. Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day, often in rugged terrain. May have to carry equipment and/or supplies, weighing up to 40 pounds
- Extensive travel and night work will be required during the summer months
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
SWCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes participation in our ESOP program. Take a glance at some of our benefits by going to https://www.swca.com/
careers/totalrewards/benefits
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply