Agricultural Research Service position

ARS scientific position in Tifton, GA.  The position is Interdisciplinary: Research Ecologist/Soil Scientist/Physical Scientist at the Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory (SEWRL).

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/361823900?share=email

Poultry 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 6, 2014 deadline:
        A.    Application Form
                B.    250 Word Essay on Poultry Interest
                C.    Three Letters of Recommendation
        D.    Current Transcript

Theresia Lavergne, Ph.D., P.A.S.

Professor - Poultry

LSU AgCenter, School of Animal Sciences

Poultry Science

120 Ingram Hall, LSU

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

225-578-2473

225-578-1259 (fax)

225-281-9450 (cell)

Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program: Texas

2014 Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program: Texas

Agency

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

Location

Clearlake, Texas

Job Category

Internships

website

http://www4.tceq.state.tx.us/mleland/

Start Date

05/01/2014

Last Date to Apply

03/14/2014

Description

Paid/Full-Time Summer Internships

The environmental agency for the state of Texas is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program (MLEIP). Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in natural and physical science, environmental science/studies, engineering, public health, computer science, business, accounting, finance, pub-lic administration, and law are encouraged to apply. Interns have the opportunity for hands-on learning and professional development in protecting the environment. Employers value the experience, skills and knowledge students gain from completing an internship while at-tending college. Most MLEIP interns are assigned to TCEQ; however private companies, other state agencies, and non-profits also request interns from the program. All internship assignments are in Texas. Hundreds of students apply every year for this valuable opportunity.

Qualifications

Am I Eligible?

 Must be either an Undergraduate Student with 60+ Semester Hours or a Graduate Student

 Requires full-time enrollment for the Spring 2014 semester.

 Requires a minimum of a 2.0/4.0 GPA during the submission of the application

 Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

How can I apply?

Submit your online Application before March 14th by visiting:

http://www4.tceq.state.tx.us/mleland/

Email your Required Documents to jobs@tceq.texas.gov

 A Copy of your Official Transcript including Spring 2014 Enrollment Verification

 A Recommendation Letter from your Professor

Deadlines and Internship Timeline:

Applications Accepted and Processed…January 2014-March14, 2014

Last Day to Apply…..……………………...March 14, 2014

Interviews and Selections………………...April-May

Internship Duration……………………….May-August

Contact:

Juanita Baldwin, PHR

Recruitment and Internship Coordinator,

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Phone: 512/239-0105

Email: juanita.baldwin@tceq.texas.gov

Contact Person

Juanita Baldwin, PHR

Contact Phone

512/239-0105

Contact eMail

juanita.baldwin@tceq.texas.gov

Regional Wildlife Biologist – Population

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a full-time, limited service job opening for a Regional Wildlife Biologist – Population at our Upper Snake Regional office in Idaho Falls on open competitive announcement until Wednesday, March 12, 2014.  The announcement is located at the following link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00835001161.  Applications will only be accepted through this website.

EEO/Vets Preference

2014 Research Experience for Undergraduates on Sustainable Land and Water Resources.

Application deadline: EXTENDED until March 4, 2014.


Program dates: June 9 - August 15, 2014.

Visit http://reuslawr.wordpress.com for more information and an application.

This innovative Research Experience for Undergraduates Program takes place in 3 locations:

    • On the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation near Cloquet, MN
    • At Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana
    • At St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, Minnesota

This REU introduces undergraduate students to interdisciplinary research on sustainable land and water resources that is essential for improving management practices. Students will work on one of three teams using an interdisciplinary team-oriented approach that emphasizes quantitative and predictive methods. Student projects will integrate the Earth-surface dynamics, geology, ecology, limnology and paleolimnology, and hydrology principles and techniques required for sustainable land and water management and restoration.


Teams: St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, University of Minnesota : Stream restoration-related experimental work; Salish Kootenai College , Montana: Effects of surface water management practice on groundwater resources; Fond du Lac Reservation in northern Minnesota: Paleolimnology and current habitat conditions of wild rice lakes. An All-Team Gathering at the conclusion of the program will bring all teams together to celebrate their summer research in a research symposium, with talking circles to discuss research in a community context, and hands-on experiments in St. Anthony Falls Laboratory facilities.

LUMCON field courses, summer 2014

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) will be offering the following field courses for the Summer of 2014:

Coastal Landscape Photography (any level)

Introduction to Marine Science (sophomores)
Coral Reef Ecology (juniors, seniors and grad students)
Marine Field Ecology (juniors, seniors and grad students)
Coastal Field Geology (juniors seniors and grad students) 

Our application deadline is April 1st.  I have heard from a few universities that this is a much earlier date than summer registration on campus.  Students can apply with us for our classes before registering for a course on campus.  The deadline is early for LUMCON courses due to the logistics involved with preparing for each field class.  If a course has at least 6 students signed-up by April 1st, we keep registration open for that class until it fills up.  If we do not have at least 6 students for a class by April 1st, the class is cancelled for the summer.  More information and applications can be found at http://www.lumcon.edu/education/university/summer.  I have attached a poster for the summer program.

We are also accepting applications for our 2014 NSF-funded REU program.  The application deadline is March 15th.  

For more information and application materials students can visit:  http://www.lumcon.edu/reu.  (The poster is attached as well).

Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor / Counselor

 

 Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute

Camp Wildlife Job Description

Title:                          Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor / Counselor

Work Dates:           May 25^th-August 10^th 2014

Location:                 Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, South Carolina

Description:

The camp is located on YLI’s Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake).  A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting techniques, wildlife ecology, ATV riding, outdoor survival skills, shotgun training, rifle training, and archery training.  Instructors will be trained and certified in these areas.  In addition to these activities we will also utilize other components such as swimming, teams courses, night hikes and sporting clays. For more information you can check out our website at www.ylicamps.com and click on “Camp Wildlife.”

Principle Duties:

·       Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).

·       Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, canteen, campfire, and wrap-up).

·       Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and instructional times as scheduled.

·       Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities.

·       Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at camp.

Qualifications:

·       BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred –juniors, seniors, and Graduates should apply.

·       Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those without experience).

·       Residential camp experience preferred.

·       Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff.

·       Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team.

Salary:

$440 - $550 twice a month plus room and board and a sickness/accidental insurance plan.

Contact:

If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three references to Shannon Repokis at repokis@clemson.edu 

Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.