Graduate program, Earth System Science and Policy, U. of North Dakota

Positions are open for graduate students seeking a Master of Science or Ph.D. Degrees in Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND with research interests in environmental change and impacts related to climate change and water resources using remote sensing and GIS techniques combined with field work.
The primary area of research involves studying changes in North American glaciers and how these changes relate to climate fluctuations, as well as the impacts on downstream water use. This study involves the use of remote sensing and GIS techniques in which ENVI remote sensing and ESRI GIS software will be utilized in analyzing ASTER and Landsat images, Aerial Photography, and Digital Elevation Models. Knowledge of either software and/or the above data types is desirable, but not necessary. Field work is likely to occur during the late summer months and some experience in wilderness travel is desired but also not necessary. Field work will consist of using high accuracy GPS, laser range finder, ice penetrating radar, stream flow meter, and meteorological equipment. These topics can be tailored to fit a M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Tuition waivers are available and funding in the form of Research Assistantships may be available in the future. Students from a wide range of fields are encouraged to apply, such as Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Climatology, Hydrology as well as many others in environmental majors.
Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota is an interdisciplinary department which focuses on environmental sustainability. Three degrees are offered through the department:
Master of Environmental Management (M.E.M.), M.S., and Ph.D. If the above research topics is of interest, please see the UND Graduate School website (www.und.edu/dept/grad/) for application instructions, or contact Dr. Jeff VanLooy of the Department of Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North Dakota at (701) 777‐4755, or by
e‐mail: jvanlooy@aero.und.edu Recommended deadline for application is June 1st however, early applications will receive top priority for admission.
For more information, see the following websites:
The University of North Dakota: www.und.edu Past preliminary glacial field work: http://essp.und.edu/About/VanLooyBio.aspx
The UND Graduate School:
http://www.und.edu/dept/grad/
UND Earth System Science and Policy: http://essp.und.edu/
Grand Forks Visitors Bureau:
http://www.visitgrandforks.com/main.php

M.S. Graduate Assistantship in Community Ecology at the University of Alabama

The Howeth Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama invites applications for a M.S. Graduate Assistantship in community ecology beginning Spring or Fall 2013. A highly motivated student is sought to study metacommunity dynamics of zooplankton among forest ponds in different stages of succession. The research will include observational studies of pond communities in the Talladega National Forest and pond mesocosm experiments at the University of Alabama Tanglewood Biological Station. Interested students should send an e‐mail to Dr.
Jennifer Howeth (jghoweth@as.ua.edu) with "MS Graduate Assistantship" in the title, and include their CV, statement of research interests, writing sample, GRE scores (if known), unofficial copies of undergraduate transcripts, and contact information for two references by December 1, 2012. Qualified applicants will be invited to apply to the Graduate School and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers Graduate Teaching Assistantships and competitive fellowships to support admitted students.
Relevant Links:
University of Alabama: www.ua.edu
Department of Biological Sciences: http://bsc.ua.edu/ Howeth Laboratory: http://bsc.ua.edu/jennifer‐howeth/ Center for Freshwater Studies: http://as.ua.edu/cfs/
Tuscaloosa, Alabama is a vibrant university community with numerous cultural and recreational opportunities available. The newly constructed Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, located on the banks of the Black Warrior River and just minutes from the UA campus, brings a variety of shows and musicians to the city. Recreational activities such as canoeing and hiking are quite popular in the nearby Black Warrior and Sipsey River natural protected areas, and the Talladega National Forest.
The University of Alabama complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered by the University. For further information, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, 171 Rose Administration Building, Box 870300,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487‐0300, 205‐348‐5855.

Coastal Fisheries Technician I-II

Position Title: Coastal Fisheries Technician I-II (please note: listed on TPWD Jobs website as “Fish & Wildlife Technician I-II”)

Agency: Coastal Fisheries Division, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Job Location: Dickinson Marine Laboratory, Dickinson, TX

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the TPWD Coastal Fisheries Upper Coast Regional Director, this position is responsible for assisting the oyster habitat restoration biologist in collection, recording and editing of fishery-dependent and independent data and sidescan sonar data from Texas' coastal ecosystems and Gulf of Mexico. Operates equipment safely and maintains gear, equipment and facility. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. NOTE: 10% travel required.

Working Conditions: (1) Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturday, Sunday and holidays as needed; (2) Required to work overtime as necessary; (3) Required to travel with possible overnight stays; (4) Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (5) Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels; (6) Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; (7) Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

  

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Education: Graduation from High School or GED. Acceptable Substitution: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD degree in Fisheries Biology, Marine Biology or closely related field may be substituted for two years of required experience.

·         Experience: Fish and Wildlife Technician I: No experience required. Fish and Wildlife Technician II: Four years relevant experience.

·         Preferred Experience: Experience working aboard vessels in the Gulf of Mexico or other large bodies of water.

·         License/Certifications: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid Class "C" Texas driver's license. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining license. 

·         Preferred Licensure: Current Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) certification.

Salary, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, How to Apply, Additional Requirements and full details on this position may be found at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm and click on “Job # 13-00173”

 Please note:

·         Skills test may be requested at time of interview. For complete list of additional requirements, please see “Additional Requirements” at url listed immediately above.     

Closing Date: 11:59PM CDT November 6, 2012. State of Texas Application for Employment + required forms to apply at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/   

Questions?: Mr. Lance Robinson at lance.robinson@tpwd.state.tx.us

 

National Park Service positions

Two National Park Service positions
Biological Science Technician vacancy announcement ‐ Colorado River Program in Lakewood ‐ GS‐6 www.usajobs.gov
The BITH Ecologist position is now open in Texas ‐ GS‐11 www.usajobs.gov

Coastal Resilience Networks grant

NOAA’s Coastal Resilience Networks (CRest) is a grant opportunity for the Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and West Coast regions. The program funds projects that help communities implement activities that enhance resilience of coastal communities to natural hazard and climate risks through a regional or national network.

·         Letters of Intent must be received by email by 4:59 p.m. Hawaii Time (9:59 p.m. Eastern Time) on November 19, 2012.

·         Full proposals must be received via Grants.gov or at the NOAA Pacific Services Center, 737 Bishop St., Suite 1550, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, no later than 6:59 p.m. Hawaii Time (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) on January 11, 2013.

The attached information sheet and Full Funding Opportunity (FFO) has further details on the CRest grant program and application deadlines. For answers to questions not found here, you may visit www.csc.noaa.gov/funding or contact Penny Larin at (808) 532-3973 or Penny.Larin@noaa.gov.

 

Graduate Assistantships in Watershed Sciences at Louisiana State University

I am seeking to recruit two students to pursue a PhD degree in Renewable Natural Resources with an area of concentration in Watershed Sciences. The students will conduct soil and water sample collections in Southwest Louisiana over a period of two years, and will analyze petroleum pollution of hydrogen sulfide and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes) in various water bodies. The goal of the research is to assess transfer and environmental fate of the toxic chemical compounds in the coastal rivers and estuaries.
Minimal qualifications include a background in water quality or a similar discipline (e.g. soil chemistry, environmental toxicology, hydrology etc.). A strong work ethic, strong academic record, evidence of excellent written and quantitative skills, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently are critical, in addition to possessing a valid U.S. driver's license.
To apply: Submit the following materials via email to Jun Xu (yjxu@lsu.edu; http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/people/xu/default.htm): resume, unofficial transcripts & GRE scores, a letter describing relevant research experience, and names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Start date is expected to be in the spring semester of 2013.
Y. Jun Xu
yjxu@lsu.edu

Graduate Assistantships at Washington State University Vancouver

Graduate student positions are currently available for the MS and PhD programs in Biology, Environmental Science, and Mathematics at Washington State University's Vancouver campus. Most positions are funded with teaching and/or research assistantships that include tuition waivers. Faculty research focuses on conservation ecology and genetics, marine ecology and oceanography, disturbance ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental physics, environmental toxicology, animal behavior, urban and agroecology, mathematical biology, and neuroscience.
Please see our website for more information about our graduate programs:
http://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science‐graduate‐programs
We do not accept students without a faculty advisor so please contact a faculty member in an area of research similar to your own about the potential for admission to graduate school:
http://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science‐graduate‐programs/faculty‐research
WSU Vancouver is located in southwest Washington across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon and is close to the Cascades, Puget Sound, and the ocean.
It offers significant opportunities for research, a variety of neighboring institutions and agencies for collaboration, and an excellent quality of life. Degree programs are offered across all WSU campuses and students in Vancouver may participate in activities in Pullman.
Priority applications are due January 10, 2013
Please contact Cheryl Schultz for additional information.
Cheryl Schultz
Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator Washington State University Vancouver 14202 NE Salmon Creek Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98686
360.546.9525; 360.546.9064 (fax)
schultzc@vancouver.wsu.edu