Sasol student position

The Research and Development department at Sasol North America complex in Westlake, Louisiana has openings for students (undergraduate and graduate) majoring in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, environmental science or a related field who have completed their sophomore or Junior year. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and the satisfactory completion of Organic Chemistry is required. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience is preferred. The chosen student will be required to make a presentation of his or her work to the department at the end of the summer.


See Cowboy Job Link for more.

Production Team Leader

If Agribusiness or Gen Ag May 2012 graduates and 
alumni (from last 3 yrs) want to interview for Production Team 
Leader position with Roy O. Martin Lumber Co., they will be on campus conducting interviews, Wed., April 11.

Prospective candidates may register, submit their resume, and select their 
interview time on Cowboy Job Link.

Air and Waste Management Association scholarships

Awards available to undergraduates and graduate students. How to apply.

Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars Program

 The Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars program is seeking undergraduates who would like to get an inside look at marine science and resource management careers by spending the summer working on a marine science project for a state or local agency. Oregon Sea Grant plans to select up to nine Summer Scholars, each of whom will spend 10 weeks this summer working with a marine research, outreach, education or public policy agency or institution in Oregon. Potential projects range from collecting and analyzing biological data to developing museum exhibits and assisting on information campaigns.

 

Any undergraduate student who will have completed two years of study and is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university may apply. Students of color, from first nations, non-traditional students, and those from other diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This opportunity seeks students from a variety of disciplines whose degree majors are not specifically marine science-based.  Students studying journalism, biology, ecology, zoology, environmental science, education, political science, or economics, as well as oceanography or fish and wildlife may all be interested in applying.

 

Selected students will be awarded a $3,000 stipend to offset living expenses during the ten week fellowship. The stipend will be paid in two installments, one upon arrival and one halfway through the fellowship. Student housing will be provided to those students who need it.  A small number of need-based assistance grants may be available to cover travel expenses and will require a supplemental application once students are selected.

 

The application deadline is April 17. For more information, see:
http://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/education/sea-grant-scholars

Fishery Biologist

R4-12-630087-MC, Fishery Biologist, GS-0482-7
Location: Tupelo, MS
Open Period: 03/21/2012 - 03/28/2012
The announcement is available for viewing at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
OR
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312429800?share=email

Sustainable Communities Extension Specialist - West Lafayette - IL/IN Sea Grant College Program

For more information on the position, including qualifications and the application deadline, visit the Purdue University Human Resource webpage <http://www.purdue.edu/hr/careers/resources/apply.html>. The job number is 1200417.

Research Assistantship in Marine Ecology

Location: Louisiana State University

Website: http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/anderson/Default.htm

Title: M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship, Marine Ecology

 Description: We are seeking a highly self-motivated graduate student for our marine ecology laboratory.  Current ongoing research is focused on blue crabs and invasive species.  Responsibilities will include collection and maintenance of blue crabs, other invertebrates, and fish; laboratory bioassays; field work; and interactions with commercial fishermen in Louisiana. Successful applicant can begin work Fall 2012.

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Salary: TBD

Qualification: BS in biology, marine science, fisheries, or related field with minimum GPA of 3.0 and GRE score of 1100. Experience trailering and handling a boat is preferred.  If selected, applicant must apply through Louisiana State University.

Send or email: CV or resume, contact information for three references, copies of transcripts and GRE scores to: Dr. Julie Anderson, 114 School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; janderson@agcenter.lsu.edu Start Date : August 2012 Application Deadline : Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until candidates are chosen. Applications received before April 15th 2012 are guaranteed consideration. Contact Person: Dr. Julie Anderson Phone Number: 225-578-0771 E-mail : janderson@agcenter.lsu.edu

CITGO internship

CITGO Petroleum Corporation, a Delaware corporation with headquarters in Houston, Texas, refines, markets, and transports gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and other petroleum-based industrial products.  CITGO has 4,000 employees and is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. CITGO owns and operates three highly complex crude oil refineries in Lake Charles, La., Lemont, Ill., and Corpus Christi, Tx..  CITGO’s combined aggregate crude oil refining capacity of 749,000-bpd positions it as one of the largest refiners in the nation.  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: *  Responsible for monitoring process information for compliance with regulatory requirements.  Assist in gathering data and analyzing for report submittal to agencies and trends.  Work with Automation and Instrumentation Group to resolve issues with process tags and Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems. Assist in coordinating cooling tower compliance monitoring and performance testing for equipment by working with operations and contractors.  Assist in monitoring and working with maintenance to correct deficiencies of wells overseen by Department of Health and Hospitals.  * Presentation at end of term expected. *   Flexible co-op terms are available; however alternating co-op semesters are not guaranteed and are conditional upon individual performance and position availability within the hiring department.   CITGO’s Attractive benefits:  *   Sliding salary scale based on classification  *   Relocation assistance available

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED: *    Full-time Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science student &               completed 60 hours (JR or SR) *    GPA of  3.5 or above (A=4.0)     ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration.  Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/immigration_eligibility.pdf To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm                                                                    (Equal Opportunity Employer)

Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation scholarship

The Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc., will be offering scholarships on a competitive basis for students demonstrating a sincere interest in poultry. 
    A student must meet the following requirements for eligibility:
    1. Demonstrate sincere interest in poultry by one or more of the following:
    A.    Poultry Major
            B.    Poultry Course Enrollment
            C.    Poultry Related Activities
    2. Possess a minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
    3. Be a student in a Louisiana institution of higher learning.
    4. Have completed a minimum of 15 college credit semester hours or equivalent.
    5. Submit the following by the May 4, 2012 deadline:
        A.    Application Form
                B.    250 Word Essay on Poultry Interest
                C.    Three Letters of Recommendation
        D.    Current Transcript
Please print or type in the information below.
Name:
Social Security Number:
LocalAddress:       HomeAddress:                                           
LocalTelephoneNo.:    
HomeTelephoneNo.: 
E-mail address:
Parish:     
High School: 
UniversityAttending: 
Advisor
Major: 
Total Credit Hours Carried:      
Total Credit Hours Earned:                
Overall Grade Point Average:                                                      
High School Graduation Grade Point Average: 
Estimated Date of Graduation:        
College and/or High School Clubs, Organizations, Activities, Etc.
Awards, Honors, Scholarships and Other Recognition:
Career Goals:
Poultry Work Experience:
Your signature below certifies that all the information stated above in this application is true and correct:
Signature  /  Date
Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 4, 2012
Application Instructions:
Scholarships are awarded by the foundation to qualified students on a      competitive basis.  The major requirements are a sincere interest in the poultry
area as demonstrated by majoring in poultry, taking poultry courses, involvement
in poultry related activities or other related factors.   A minimum of 2.5 grade
point average is required.  Applicants must have completed 15 college credit
semester hours or equivalent and be attending a Louisiana institution.
Applicants must do the following:
     1.  Fill out the application form.  You may use extra pages if needed.
     2.  Submit a 250 word essay explaining your interest in the poultry area.
     3.  Attach three letters of recommendation.
     4.  Attach current transcript.
     5.  Mail applications to the address below to be received by May 4, 2012.
Dr. Theresia Lavergne
Poultry Science
120 Ingram Hall, LSU
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
(225) 578-2473
Fax: (225) 578-1259

Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) Research and Energy Industry Symposium

 Monday, April 23, 9am-5:30pm
 LSU Energy, Coast, and Environment Building
 Dalton J. Woods Auditorium

This important milestone event hosted by the LSU Center for Energy Studies, the LSU School of the Coast & Environment, and the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will include:

• Retrospectives by Principle (sic) s/b Principal Investigators (PIs) on 20 years of valuable research
• Discussions on current offshore energy trends and ideas for solving energy issues facing Louisiana
• Perspectives on the future of the offshore energy industry, specifically Louisiana's oil, gas, and marine minerals resources

At the heart of this event is the research conducted by CMI, a highly productive and cost-effective collaboration among Louisiana State University, BOEM-formerly the Minerals Management Service, and the State of Louisiana.

Through CMI, over $26 million in research contracts have been awarded to researchers at LSU, LUMCON, UNO, and ULL-producing pivotal and foundational research, as well as positively affecting the scholarly development of more than 100 graduate and undergraduate students. 

http://www.cmi.lsu.edu/index.php

Louisiana Dept. Wildlife & Fisheries openings

Several openings. Contact Ruth Rigg   rrigg@wlf.la.gov     225-765-2851

Wildlife Biologist

R4-12-627837-HW (DEU), Wildlife Biologist,  GS-0486-9/11
Noxubee NWR, Brooksville, MS
Open Period:  3/16/2012 - 3/28/2012
This position is available for viewing at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
OR http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/312029400

FY 2012 Coastal Resilience Network

http://whttp://www.csc.noaa.gov/funding/

Louisiana Chapter of the Hydrographic Society of America, March 14th meeting

The speaker for the Louisiana Chapter of the Hydrographic Society of America, March 14th meeting will be  Mr. Maxim F. van Norden,  Coordinator, Hydrographic  Science program, University of Southern Mississippi, who will  talk about the programs and  degrees offered by USM to students interested in a career  in the Marine Sciences and will  discuss the advantages to local Survey related companies to  providing internships to students.

I would like to invite you and students to attend the meeting (we will waive the admission cost). This will be a great opportunity for graduating students to network with local survey companies and also learn about scholarship opportunities with THSOA.

RSVP by March 13 if you will be attending and how many students will also be attending.

Regards Mike Nitska

Coastal Connections

Last January NOAA awarded more than $6 million to recipients of the Regional Ocean Partnership Funding Program. Don’t miss out on the next application deadline—April 2, 2012. This program, brought to you by the Center and the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, awards grants to support regional ocean partnerships in their development, operations, or start-up costs. Funds also strengthen the coastal and marine spatial planning framework. Learn more about this funding opportunity.

Grant Funding Available for Community-based Habitat Restoration Projects

Alexandria, VA

– March 5, 2012 - The FishAmerica Foundation, the conservation and research foundation of the American Sportfishing Association, has funds available for marine and anadromous sportfish habitat restoration projects throughout coastal America, the Great Lakes region, and all U.S. Territories through its partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Restoration Center.

These grants will be awarded to community-based habitat restoration projects to restore marine, estuarine and riparian habitats and freshwater habitats, including projects such as salt marshes and mangrove forests. These projects are important to anadromous fish species such as salmon and striped bass that spawn in freshwater and migrate to the sea. Projects in the Great Lakes must restore habitat for diadromous sportfish such as lake sturgeon, walleye and brook trout in the Great Lakes and applicable tributaries. Projects that will benefit both sportfish and threatened and endangered fish species under NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service’s jurisdiction may receive additional consideration.

The FishAmerica Foundation will accept grant proposals through April 30, 2012. Grants of up to $75,000 each will be awarded in the fall of 2012. Anticipated awards are contingent on the provision of federal funding to the FishAmerica Foundation.

Eligible applicants include community-based, nonprofit organizations, such as sporting clubs and conservation associations, as well as state and local agencies. Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with NOAA’s regional offices and other staff to develop and implement the restoration projects. The announcement and full grant package information are available at  http://www.fishamerica.org/grants.html.

Since 1998, FishAmerica and NOAA Restoration Center have invested in more than 270 projects, leveraging $6 million in funds into more than $14 million in vital fisheries habitat conservation in 25 states.

Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference

Don't miss your chance to interact and exchange ideas with practitioners, educators, policy-makers, researchers, and many others.  Be part of working-groups producing outcomes ranging from journal articles, white papers, book chapters (if enough we can put together a book out of this conference), grant proposals, database structures, websites, and much more. This Portland conference is being organised jointly with the International Association of Landscape Ecology (IALE) and A Community on Ecosystem Services (ACES)http://www.espconference.org/ESP_Conference

Wildlife Biologist/Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III positions

These two positions are along the Coastal Prairie and lower end of Post Oak Savanna between Houston and Victoria, TX, so may be potentially of interest to McNeese graduates:

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites qualified applicants for our two (2) full-time Wildlife Biologist/Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III positions based within the Post Oak and Coastal Prairie regions of the Oak-Prairie District.  For information on TPWD’s Oak-Prairie Wildlife District, please see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/habitats/oak_prairie/regulatory/  

We are accepting applications and other required documents from candidates for this position until 5PM CST March 2, 2012. Please find the abridged job description immediately following; we appreciate you forwarding this to others as you see fit. Interested folks may contact Oak-Prairie District Leader Mr. David Forrester with any questions.

·         E-mail completed applications and other documents to Mr. Forrester at dforr@cmaaccess.com .

Journal of Marine and Coastal Sciences - Call for Papers

The Journal of Marine and Coastal Sciences (REVMAR) offers national and international researchers peer-reviewed publishing opportunities in coastal and marine sciences. This annually produced journal has broad vision and welcomes topics from basic research to marine and coastal management issues, at both national and international levels.

The purpose of the journal is the dissemination of original work related to marine and coastal sciences including biology, geology, marine ecology, oceanography, evolution, systematics and taxonomy of marine organisms, pollution, fisheries, mariculture, marine biotechnology, conservation and integrated management of the coastal and marine resources.

Under this framework, we invite you to submit manuscripts for publication in Volume 4. Manuscript format is available online at: http:www.una.ac.cr/revmar

Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year, although the cutoff date for the Volume 4 is 31 March 31 2012.

Fishery Research Program Associate

 Agency/Location:  Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Category:  Full time, two-year renewable term

Responsibilities:  Assist Science Director with research planning, contract administration, and research projects to support the Fishery Research Program.  The successful applicant will coordinate proposal review panels of scientists from Canada and the US.  Occasional field work required on research projects.  Incumbent will become familiar with a broad range of research projects that span the biological and social sciences. 

Qualifications:  Incumbent must have M.S. degree that includes basic background in biology, fishery biology, conservation, or a related discipline; be interested in fishery management; organizationally skillful; proficient with word processing and spreadsheets; have excellent written and oral communication skills; and relationally outgoing.  Statistical background and SCUBA useful.  Position available immediately. Canadian citizens are encouraged to apply; the Commission will provide assistance with visa requirements. 

Salary:  $34,000 - $40,000; full benefits package

Closing Date:   Monday, April 16, 2012

Link: www.glfc.org

Contact: Email application letter, vita, and references (3) to:

research@glfc.org

Great Lakes Fishery Commission

2100 Commonwealth Blvd., suite 100

Ann Arbor, MI  48105-1563