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Summer Technician Position (GS-05; $18.96/hour) with USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station
We are announcing a job opportunity for Summer 2025 with the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station (NRS) starting mid-May and continuing through mid-August, 2025. The position will be based in Kane, Pennsylvania. In this position, employees will be collecting pre-treatment data on a new experiment that the NRS is conducting in partnership with the University of Kentucky and the Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry. The experiment examines species richness, growth, and abundance of tree seedlings in response to fertilization and fungicide applications as silvicultural tools to promote tree diversity in forest ecosystems.
Specific duties to this job and expertise required will include locating study areas, establishing study plots, setting up equipment for field studies, plant identification/botany, measuring vegetation (e.g., abundance, growth, mortality) and site (e.g., soil) data, collecting vegetation specimens, and entering and summarizing data.
Housing is available at a modest cost at the Kane Experimental Forest (https://research.fs.usda.gov/nrs/forestsandranges/locations/kane#overview) and the work crew will be provided with vehicles to get to and from field sites.
Application materials are due by 11:59 pm December 6, 2025. Interested applicants must apply via USAJobs. The direct link to the announcement is: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/819808900. When applying please specify the Kane, PA location. For your application, you may use a resume or any other written format you choose. Regardless of the format used, your application must contain sufficient information to validate qualifications and specialized experience required for this position. The specialized experience can be found in the “Qualifications” section of the vacancy announcement. All supporting documentation (including transcripts if using education as an element of basic qualification) must be uploaded as part of the application packet – please read Required documents section in the job announcement closely.
Posted 11/22/24
Summer internship opportunity:
UChicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab
Applications for the 2025 University of Chicago Data Science
University Summer Lab (https://datascience.uchicago.edu/education/summerlab/)
are now open. In this paid summer research program,
undergraduate students and Chicago-area high schoolers are
paired with faculty mentors to conduct research in basic and
applied data science, including applications in biology and
ecology.
Students engage with and hone their
skills in research methodologies, practices, professional
development, and teamwork. We encourage participation from a
broad range of students and require no prior research
experience to apply.
The application is available here: https://datascience.uchicago.edu/education/internships/application/.
It closes on January 12th at 11:59pm CT. In
addition, an upcoming virtual information session will take
place on December 12 at 5pm CT. Students are welcome to
register for the session here.
Website: DSI Summer Lab (https://datascience.uchicago.edu/education/summerlab/)
Application (due 1/12/25): Summer Lab Application (https://datascience.uchicago.edu/education/internships/application/)
Information Session (12/12 at 5pm CT): Register here
Questions? Email mrlong (at) uchicago (dot) edu
Posted 11/21/24
USFS - FIA positions available
for 2025
The Pacific Northwest Research Station, Forest Inventory and
Analysis (FIA) program is seeking to fill up to 23 temporary
seasonal field crew member positions for the 2025 field
season. These positions are located across Oregon,
Washington, and California. Duties for these positions
include serving as a crew member on a small 2-4 person field
crew that visits long term forest permanent monitoring
sites. These sites are visited on average every 5-10
years, and the data collected is part of long-term forest
monitoring efforts on all forested lands regardless of
ownership. Daily tasks include hiking on and off
trail over arduous terrain with a 40-50 pound pack to visit
these research sites; measuring tree diameters, heights,
species identification, and conducting forest health
assessments. Frequent and extended overnight travel is
required, involving staying in hotels, camping, and
backpacking. Overtime is also standard for our
field crews, of up to 20 hours/pay period.
For more information about our program, please visit: https://research.fs.usda.gov/pnw/centers/datacollection.
For more information about federal hiring and USAJobs,
please visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/careers/application-tips-and-webinars
To apply for these positions, our GS-5 positions are being
advertised here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/819809400,
and our GS-6 positions are being advertised here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/819810000.
If you are interested in being considered for more than 10
of the duty stations being advertised, please ensure that
you select "location negotiable" when applying.
Any questions regarding these
positions can be directed to Jonathan Beals-Nesmith at Jonathan.beals-nesmith@usda.gov
Posted 11/21/24
Bee-HERO: Summer 2025 Paid
International Research Experience for Undergraduate
Students
The Bee Health and Ecology Research Objective (Bee-HERO) is
funded by the National Science Foundation’s International
Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES) program and
implemented by Dr. Alyssa Woronik and Dr. Torrance Hanley at
Sacred Heart University. It provides students with a paid
eight-week international research experience in Uppsala,
Sweden studying bees and exploring causes of population
declines. The five-part program also includes personalized
mentorship, a series of preparatory trainings to provide
scientific background/context and develop laboratory skills,
and follow-up activities to gain valuable experience in
science communication. Bee-HERO is primarily recruiting
participants from within an approximate two-hour geographic
radius of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT because
all travel/lodging costs are included in the program.
Bee-HERO is aimed at students from marginalized groups in
STEM, with the goal of addressing systemic inequities in
access to research experiences.
Please visit the Bee-HERO website
for more information and contact us (hanleyt2@sacredheart.edu,
woronika@sacredheart.edu)
with any questions. Thank you for helping spread the word
about this great opportunity!
Best Regards,
Torrie Hanley and Alyssa Woronik
Interested in joining a cohort of undergraduate
students for a PAID international research experience in
Sweden this summer?
The Bee Health and Ecology Research Objective (Bee-HERO) is
a unique opportunity to gain valuable research experience in
ecology, evolution, genetics, and more. Bee-HERO students
will participate in a five-part program that includes a PAID
eight-week international research experience in Sweden,
personalized mentorship, and a series of hands-on,
experiential activities.
Application Deadline – Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Bee-HERO Website
Application Link (https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7315/opportunity/9802)
The Bee Health and Ecology Research Objective (Bee-HERO),
implemented by Sacred Heart University, is an international
research experience that will provide undergraduate students
the opportunity to study bee parasites and viruses at the
Centre for Honey Bee Research (https://www.slu.se/en/Collaborative-Centres-and-Projects/slu-honey-bee-research-centre/)
in Uppsala, Sweden at the Swedish University for
Agricultural Sciences (https://www.slu.se/en/).
This project provides research and personalized mentoring
experiences to students from groups that are
systemically-marginalized in STEM fields. All costs
associated with program participation are covered for
Bee-HERO students, who also receive a summer research
stipend. To foster the development and success of every
participant, each Bee-HERO student engages in five mandatory
program components and gains valuable experience in science
communication by presenting their findings to the public and
to their academic peers at a scientific conference. They
will also develop lasting personal and professional
relationships to support their ongoing success and
development.
Bee-HERO is funded by the National Science Foundation’s
International Research Experiences for Students (NSF-IRES)
program.
Posted 11/21/24
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Summer 2025: alpine plant ecology
More information
https://benjaminblonder.org/join/research-experience-for-undergraduates-reu-summer-2025-alpine-plant-ecology/
To apply
Fill out the Google Form at https://forms.gle/WfdnAKRaoj4V3tL96.
Application deadline
January 21st, 2025; interview requests sent by 1st week of February 2025.
Overview
The University of California Berkeley (PI, Benjamin Wong Blonder) and the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL, a field station) (PI, Ian Breckheimer) are seeking a Research Experiences for Undergraduates participant for summer 2025. The student would be based in Gothic, Colorado at RMBL, on traditional Ute lands.
The student will spend the summer:
Carrying out independent research focused on alpine plant demography and community ecology as part of a two-person student team at a field site located on the upper slopes of Mt. Baldy (~3540 meters above sea level)
Gaining skillsets with seed identification and measuring seed dispersal
As part of a 40-person undergraduate education program, the student will also:
write proposals, carry out independent research projects, and write reports and give presentations on those projects
participate in weekly workshops to build skills in scientific writing, data analysis, science ethics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
participate in a short course on Rocky Mountain ecosystems or wildlife (optional)
Research Project
The student will perform independent research in the context of the Mt. Baldy Community Demography Study, an ongoing long-term study of alpine plants and how they respond to drought and climate change. Data from this work has been used in several publications, and the project recently received support from the National Science Foundation.
Dates
June 7th - August 12th 2025 (flexible, but must participate for 10 weeks)
Compensation
Stipend of $7000
Roundtrip travel from home to field station
All field station fees and tuition
Housing in shared cabin accommodations
Meal plan in the dining hall (3 meals per day)
Optional credit for coursework (2 credits) and/or research (8 credits)
Benjamin Wong Blonder
Macrosystems Ecology Laboratory
Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
University of California at Berkeley
Website: http://www.benjaminblonder.org
Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=l3FNoE8AAAAJ
University of Arizona Sky School: https://skyschool.arizona.edu/
Posted 11/20/24
DEADLINE EXTENDED to 27 November!! -- Summer Field Ecology program for undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC)
Applications are still being accepted for the UNDERC Summer 2025 Field Biology program. UNDERC provides opportunities to promote understanding of field biology and how field research is conducted through 10 weeks in the Northwoods. This opportunity is designed for students wanting to gain initial experience in field biology where they can gain an introduction to the concepts and methodology while conducting a collaborative research project with other students in the program. Each student receives housing, travel between the Notre Dame campus and UNDERC, and a stipend ($5000).
UNDERC-Track 1: This opportunity is offered to individuals at any stage of their undergraduate education that have an interest in gaining training and research experience in field biology. Students receive a structured introduction to field biology through a mixture of classroom and field training at the UNDERC facility. Classroom training includes visits to the George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe Museum and Cultural Center and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission. Classwork will also promote understanding of Native American attitudes towards the environment for non-Native American students. The summer is broken up into four learning modules including - vertebrate ecology, insect ecology, aquatic ecology and forest ecology. Important research skills, including keeping a field notebook, basic statistical analysis and experimental design, and writing and science communication will also be taught. This training will be leveraged by the class to conduct a summer-long collaborative research project.
The UNDERC facility is owned by Notre Dame and contains 8000 acres of pristine lakes, streams, wetlands, and forests with abundant wildlife. The natural setting and modern facilities provide an unparalleled opportunity for gaining experience in field biology. UNDERC is also the core site in the Great Lakes Region for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON). UNDERC provides tuition, housing, and transportation between the Notre Dame campus and the site. Acceptance is based on a statement of purpose as well as past academic performance. Preference is given to students pursuing a career in ecology or environmental science. Applicants are required to be present for the duration of course (28 May through 3 August).
Further information can be obtained at the UNDERC website (underc.nd.edu), or from UNDERC Assistant Director Dr. Michael Cramer (mcramer@nd.edu).
Applications are available online
Application deadline is 27 November 2024. Notification of acceptance will be provided by 9 December 2024.
Special consideration will be given to Native American and Puerto Rican applicants.
Michael J. Cramer
Assistant Director and Associate Professor of the Practice
University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center and
Department of Biological Sciences
737 Flanner Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
email : mcramer@nd.edu
phone : 574-631-0970
Posted 11/19/24
Programmable Plant Systems Research Experience for Undergrads (REU)
Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research
Deadline Date 02-Feb-2025
Contact Telephone 607-254-1234
Contact Email internships@btiscience.org
Sponsor Website https://btiscience.org/education-outreach/research-internships/apply-for-an-internship/
Synopsis
The NSF-funded Programmable Plant Systems Research Experiences for Undergraduates is funded through CROPPS, the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems, and involves trans-disciplinary research that connects engineering and plant science. This program involves labs and faculty members at both the Boyce Thompson Institute and Cornell University, as well as at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champain, IL campus.
Posted 11/16/24
2025 Paid Summer Internship for Undergraduates at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UC San Diego)
The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science and technology to apply for the 2025 MPL Summer Internship Program.
The MPL Summer Internship program is a paid, ten-week research program where students complete their own individual research project under the mentorship of some of the most notable scientists in the world. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars, participate in hands-on activities, and more. Interns receive a $18.00/hour salary and a $6,000 taxable stipend to offset costs of housing, meals, transportation, etc. issued upon arrival.
Research Topics Include:
Acoustics and Infrasound
Applied Ocean Sciences
Autonomous Ocean Platforms and Global Observing Systems
Coastal Oceanography
Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
Marine Mammal Biology
Marine Robotics
Nonlinear and Surface Waves
Ocean Acoustics
Ocean Instrumentation and Technology
Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
Physical Oceanography
Population and Community Ecology
Upper Ocean and Submesoscale Processes
ELIGIBILITY
· Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled in their first, second, or third year of undergraduate status. Senior year undergrads, former MPL interns, and high school applicants are not eligible.
· Applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of the internship start date.
· Applicants must be available to start in June 2025 and work 40 hours/week for entire duration of the internship (10 consecutive weeks).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To learn more and apply, please visit https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/.
Applications are due Friday, January 24, 2025, at 4 p.m. Pacific time. Decisions will be emailed to applicants by the end of April.
UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. Students from underrepresented backgrounds especially encouraged to apply.
CONTACT
For questions, please contact mpl-internship@ucsd.edu.
FOLLOW US!
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Threads @mplinternship
Twitter/X @mplsummerintern
Posted 11/14/24
Research Experience for
Undergraduates
Morton Arboretum
Deadline Date 31-Jan-2025
Funding 7,500.00 USD
Contact Telephone 630-968-0074
Contact Email ccarrier@mortonarb.org
Sponsor Website https://mortonarb.org/
Synopsis
The Morton Arboretum hosts a Research Experience for
Undergraduates (REU) for students currently enrolled in an
undergraduate program. The REU program includes a stipend,
covers housing and travel expenses, and runs from Tuesday, May
27, to Friday, August 1, 2025.
Posted 11/13/24
NSF REU Opportunity - Coastal
Plain Ecosystems at Georgia Southern University
I'm happy to announce that we are now accepting
applications for our Summer 2025 REU program in the Georgia
Southern University Department of Biology. Please consider
sharing this opportunity with interested undergraduate-level
students who are in need of research experience.
Research Experiences in Southeastern Coastal Plain Ecosystems
(RESCoPE)
The RESCoPE program (https://sites.google.com/georgiasouthern.edu/gsrescope/home)
is a part of the National Science Foundation's Research
Experience for Undergraduates (REU; https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/research-experiences-undergraduates-reu)
initiative which aims to provide meaningful experience to
develop undergraduate students using experience-based
learning. Hosted in the Georgia Southern Department of
Biology, our program brings together ten undergraduate
students from diverse backgrounds and allows them to engage in
independent research with a departmental faculty mentor during
a ten-week program. Fellows are paid a weekly stipend
($650/week), housed on campus at no cost, and receive a meal
plan with the university. Students are able to engage with
faculty, graduate students, and a number of program partners
from governmental entities and NGOs in the southeastern US.
Our program provides meaningful experiences to growing
researchers including field trips, expert-led panels for
professional development, and an opportunity to present
research findings at an end-of-the-program symposium! Research
is focused in Coastal Plain ecosystems in the Southeastern US,
including hardwood forests, sand hills, blackwater rivers, and
barrier islands. Program faculty mentors have a wide breadth
of research interests including climate change, stream
ecology, fisheries biology, entomology, and more!
Explore the program's webpage, linked here (https://sites.google.com/georgiasouthern.edu/gsrescope/home),
to learn more about potential faculty mentors, the University,
and how to apply.
Selected applicants will receive:
A ten-week paid fellowship position ($6,500 total).
Research experience mentored by a program faculty mentor.
Networking opportunities with program partners and GS faculty
(seminars, workshops, field trips, etc.).
Included housing on the Georgia Southern Statesboro campus.
A pre-loaded Eagle Express card with enough funds for meals
from on campus facilities for the duration of the program.
Eagle Express can also be used around campus and at select
restaurants, businesses, and grocery stores around town.
On-campus parking for those with vehicles.
Professional and personal growth through a dynamic and
enriching cohort-based program.
Eligible applicants:
Must be currently enrolled in an applicable undergraduate
program; applicants must be eligible to enroll in Fall 2025
and be actively pursuing an undergraduate degree at that time.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Must be able to relocate to Statesboro, GA for the duration of
the program. Travel costs (flights, fuel/milage, etc.) will be
reimbursed.
Applicants from primarily undergraduate institutions, HBCUs,
or academic institutions that are otherwise limited in
research capability are encouraged to apply! Likewise,
interested applicants from historically
underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply
to the program!
Applicants must submit:
A completed online application and registration through the
online NSF ETAP portal: (https://etap.nsf.gov/award/2742/opportunity/10131)
A personal essay expressing your interest in the RESCoPE
program at Georgia Southern and your research background.
One reference for a letter of recommendation.
Undergraduate transcript(s)
Please visit our program website for more information on
applying to the program (https://etap.nsf.gov/award/2742/opportunity/10131).
Applications for the RESCoPE NSF REU Program are due on March
1st, 2025
Raymond P. Kidder II
https://raykidder.weebly.com/
Life Sciences Program Coordinator
Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA
(337) 308-0658
Biological Sciences Building Office 2222
MROC2S Program Webpage (https://sites.google.com/georgiasouthern.edu/mroc2s-ramp/home)
Posted 11/12/24
Woodrat Field Technician:
California
The University of Nevada, Reno
is seeking 2-3 field technicians to assist in collecting data
to estimate movement, densities, and site occupancy of two
woodrat species along a secondary contact zone near San
Miguel, CA. The technicians will primarily be trapping and
collaring woodrats and entering data, working both
independently and directly with other technicians and the PhD
student directing the project.
Weather permitting, traps will
be opened at dusk and checked approximately six hours later
with the moving of traps occurring during the early morning.
Technicians must be flexible to last minute schedule changes
and exhibit a positive attitude. This is not a Monday-Friday,
9-5 job. Work will largely occur at night and hours will vary
day to day - whatever is required to finish the work
accurately. Technicians should generally expect to work a 6
days on/1 day off schedule, though off days may not occur on
the same day each week.
Technicians will be required to
carry traps, navigate and geolocate through dense brush,
handle woodrats, collar and track animals, take morphometric
measurements, take non-invasive genetic samples, collect fecal
samples, collect fleas and ticks, and take accurate notes
while processing animals. Finally, the technician must be
observant and must be able to identify woodrats and
distinguish their middens or be able to pick up these skills
quickly. Excellent verbal communication skills are required,
as is a positive attitude towards supporting the team to
achieve maximum project outcomes.
Project will run from early
March through the end of August 2025. Salary is $2,800/month.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a valid
driver's license and ideally their own vehicle for personal
use.
Technician will ideally:
Have small mammal trapping
experience (woodrat experience is a plus)
Possess knowledge and ability to
identify small mammals
Experience maintaining clear
communication with off-site supervisors
Experience using GPS and contact
collars on wild populations
Be able to maintain detailed,
organized notes
Be able to maintain
communication to support team morale and shared achievements
Be able to navigate to dense
vegetation and mark waypoints with a GPS unit
Be physically fit enough to walk
multiple miles a day, sometimes while heavy bags of traps and
other supplies, and the ability to remain on their feet for
most the day
Be observant, a quick learner,
and have an interest in small mammals/wildlife
Be able to deal with temperature
extremes (both hot and cold)
Adaptable to an extremely varied
sleep schedule
Please submit a cover letter,
CV, and contact information for three references (phone and
email) by email to Anita Pilar Montero (amontero@unr.edu) and
Marjorie Matocq (mmatocq@unr.edu).
We will begin reviewing applications on December 1 and
continue until the positions are filled.
Posted 11/6/24
Research Experiences for
Undergraduates (REU): From Estuaries to the Deep Sea
Sponsor. Oregon State University
Deadline Date. 17-Feb-2025
Funding. 7,560.00 USD
Contact Name Itchung Cheung,
Program Director
Contact Telephone 541-867-0380
Contact Email HMSC_academic@oregonstate.edu
Sponsor Website https://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/
Synopsis
Oregon State University's
Hatfield Marine Science Center invites undergraduate students
from across the U.S. to conduct marine research on the Oregon
coast. During this 10-week program, each student will work
with faculty mentors on research projects that advance
knowledge and understanding of marine, coastal and estuarine
environments.
Posted 11/6/24
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