Join Audubon’s Baltimore Team!

 Audubon is hiring in Baltimore! Join our team and collaborate with local partners to improve Baltimore for birds and communities.

The Senior Coordinator, Community Conservation is responsible for advancing our goals to increase publicly-accessible, biodiverse habitat for Baltimore birds and communities and to help the city become more resilient in the face of climate change. Our team achieves this through conservation, policy, and engagement. This role requires Spanish fluency, strong people skills, and a collaborative approach, as we work with organizational and municipal partners and communities in Baltimore to implement habitat restoration projects. We will also mobilize residents to advance climate-resilient policies and increase investments in public green spaces and natural climate solutions.

Read about Audubon’s workplace benefits and values here. Read the full position summary/requirements and apply for this position here.

Application Deadline Extended! Get Involved with AGNR's Dean's Advisory Council

 

Looking to make a difference here in AGNR?
Become a representative for your major/department!
Applications for the AGNR Dean's Student Advisory Council (DSAC) are open!!

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Apply by Monday, November 18th!

• Who is DSAC?
• The Dean’s Student Advisory Council envisions an academic experience that is equitable, accessible, and of high quality for all students in AGNR. 
  
  
• What do we do?
• "The Dean’s Student Advisory Council will be a forum of and for the students of AGNR. The Council will serve the College’s student body by facilitating dialogue and relationship-building among students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Members will evaluate College and Department policies and disseminate information to students. The Council will listen to student concerns, and advocate on their behalf to the Dean’s Office and Department Chairs. As necessary and possible, the Council will unite the AGNR student body for professional and social events and causes."
  
  
• Who can join DSAC?
• Undergraduate students pursuing an AGNR major are invited to apply! The council aims to be a representation of the college's diverse student body, including members from all college departments/programs and other key student populations.
  
  
• What is the time commitment?
• Meetings: The council meets ~9 times each semester; once every two weeks (typically in the evening) with an extra meeting or two added as needed for event prep.
• Events: We host two events per semester; one is our popular Midterm Support Kit event and the other is a forum/open meeting featuring the Dean(s) of AGNR. 

Don't wait. Apply today! 

https://forms.gle/a9JyB6CAKD25VHEz8

Questions? Email us at dsac.agnr@gmail.com

GCA Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards

 

THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIPS For Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate students APPLY TODAY Want to learn more? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at scholarships@gcamerica.org. Find opportunities in your area of interest:  CONSERVATION & ECOLOGY HORTICULTURE POLLINATOR RESEARCH BOTANY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GARDEN HISTORY & DESIGN INTERNATIONAL WORK & STUDY GCA scholars are making an impact... Paul Sprowl | The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany   Paul Sprowl, 2024 Zeller Scholar, conducted research at the Quave Research Group, focusing on the medicinal properties of the American Beautyberry and its potential to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Research involved utilizing various extraction techniques and performing partitioning to isolate bioactive compounds from the plant material. Sprowl’s research was funded by The Garden Club of America Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany. Click Here to learn more about The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany Follow @GCAScholarships for more scholar highlights! GCA Scholarships change lives Last year, over $459,000 were awarded to 100 scholars! Let us help you.

You can now follow the GCA across all of your favorite social media platforms. Click the icons below to connect with us! As always, club members have access to this and much, much more by visiting www.gcamerica.org/members. Login with your email. Unsubscribe from all emails from the GCA below, or edit your email preferences by updating your member profile or emailing websupport@gcamerica.org for personal assistance. Use of GCA membership rosters and individual club member information is restricted. Visit our Privacy Policy for more information. The Garden Club of America | 14 East 60th Street | New York, NY 10022 US

Biogeochemistry Laboratory Analysts - University of Michigan, CIGLR (Ann Arbor, MI)

Job Opening: Biogeochemistry Laboratory Analysts

Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
School for Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan

Summary

We are looking for two individuals to join our biogeochemistry and harmful algal blooms teams at the University of Michigan's Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL). Under the direction of project principal investigators, the Biogeochemistry Laboratory Analysts will work collaboratively with CIGLR and NOAA GLERL scientists to:
Perform laboratory analyses related to aquatic biogeochemistry in the Great Lakes and their watersheds.Contribute data analyses, visualizations, and writing towards presentations and publications pertaining to nutrient eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, and biogeochemical processes.This position can be filled at the Research Laboratory Specialist Associate or Intermediate level depending on experience.

This position is open only to US Citizens or permanent residents due to federal security clearance required for access to NOAA GLERL facilities and resources.

Term Appointment: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field. A master's degree is preferred.Upper-level coursework in analytical chemistry or related to surface water chemistry.Professional or academic experience working in a laboratory with at least one year of experience performing analytical chemistry related to nutrients, water quality, or biogeochemistry.Experience working independently on problem-solving and troubleshooting issues with instrumentation and analytical chemistry.Experience with data management and analysis using products such as R, Python, or similar platforms.

Salary: $52,000.00 - $72,000.00

For more information and to apply:

Visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/256203/biogeochemistry-laboratory-analyst

The application deadline is 12/02/2024.

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Margaret Throckmorton (she | hers)

Administrative Project Coordinator

University of Michigan 

Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR)

@ NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL)

4840 South State Road | Ann Arbor, MI 48108

734.647.3299

throckmj@umich.edu

ciglr.seas.umich.edu

Full Time Restoration Ecologist & Fish Biologist Positions: Oregon

Inter-Fluve is hiring for full time Fish Habitat Ecologist/Biologists and Wetland/Riparian Ecologists in our Hood River, Oregon office. 

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree plus Master's degree and/or work experience in ecosystem ecology, riparian ecology, fish habitat ecology, restoration design and implementation, wetland delineation and permitting, and familiarity with plants or aquatic species in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

Inter-Fluve is a specialized environmental engineering firm dedicated to river, wetland, and estuarine restoration (www.interfluve.com).We are excited to talk to interested candidates looking for a fulfilling career collaborating with dedicated and knowledgeable colleagues and partners on meaningful restoration and recovery projects across the U.S. and internationally.

For more information, please visit: https://interfluve.com/aquatic-scientist/

We look forward to hearing from you!

Abby Cole, PHR

People & Project Administrator (she/her)
acole@interfluve.com| Cell (802) 881-2564
501 Portway Avenue, Suite 101 | Hood River, OR 97031
Main 541-386-9003 

Graduate Research Assistantships (MS and PhD) in Salt Marsh Resilience

 

The Coastal Disturbance Ecology Lab (www.cdel.org) at Stony Brook University is recruiting for two graduate positions (preferably one MS and one PhD) to research salt marsh resilience and the impacts of restoration. These fully funded Research Assistant positions, including a tuition waiver and a competitive stipend, are within the School for Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) and will begin Fall or Summer 2025.

 

The successful applicants will conduct field research and spatial analysis that monitors salt marsh vegetation, hydrology, elevation, and soil properties. One position will focus on monitoring the impact of tidal restoration on salt marsh health and the other position will quantify and model salt marsh resilience along the Long Island Sound. Prior knowledge of and experience (or a desire to learn!) with wetland/coastal plants, GIS, and R programming is highly desirable. There will be an opportunity for both positions to be trained and fly drones that capture LiDAR and multispectral imagery. Candidates from backgrounds underrepresented in STEM are highly encouraged to apply.

 

Interested candidates should email Giovanna McClenachan (giovanna.mcclenachan@stonybrook.edu) for more information about the positions. In the email, please include a CV, contact info for 3 references, and a paragraph that addresses: (i) your research interests, (ii) why you are interested in this position, and (iii) why you feel qualified to successfully complete a graduate degree. Please indicate whether you are interested in the MS or PhD position. 

The deadline for application for admission to the SoMAS Graduate program is December 15th but interested applicants must contact Giovanna McClenachan prior to applying. For more information about the program visit: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/somas/education/graduate/mar.

AGNR Education Abroad Peer mentor - available to you

Hello, my name is Bridget Harris and I'm the AGNR study abroad peer mentor! If you are thinking about studying abroad within your time here at UMD, I can help you find the best program for you. I know how exciting and rewarding studying abroad can be—and I’m here to help you make it happen! Whether you're just curious about the options or ready to start planning, I can offer guidance on program selection, the application process, scholarships, and everything in between.

Come by Symons Hall, Room 0106, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-3:30 pm. I’d love to chat with you about your goals and answer any questions you have! If you would like to reach out to me online, my email is harrisb9@terpmail.umd.edu.

Thanks,

Bridget Harris

BTI Plant Genome and Programmable Plant Systems REU Applications Now Open!

2025 REU poster here

You may also head to https://btiscience.org/education-outreach/research-internships/ to learn more about the program and how to apply!  

Two REU programs: Plant Genome REU and Programmable Plant Systems REU through the Boyce Thompson Institute on Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, NY. 

 

This is a paid 10-week educational research opportunity with a $7,000 stipend, free housing on Cornell’s campus, up to a $700 travel reimbursement, and an $850 meal stipend. Our program runs from June 2, 2025, until August 7, 2025.  We host a series of professional development opportunities for the students throughout the summer, including sessions in science communication, bioinformatics, and STEM graduate and career pathways. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in research or STEM careers who want to continue building their research and professional skills and tap into a more extensive network of plant scientists and engineers. Applications are due February 1, 2025. 

2025 REU poster here