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Clemson University: Temporary Technician Position: Surveying for freshwater fishes in the US Virgin Islands. Salary: $20 an hour, housing and transportation provided. Duration: November 2024 through January 2025 (Exact dates dependent on weather). Deadline: Application review will begin September 30th. We are seeking individuals with an interest in biology, ecology, and natural resources to survey freshwater streams and ponds throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. Primary duties include assisting a graduate student with: •Backpack Electrofishing •Seine netting •Culvert and Barrier Assessment •Measuring water quality and habitat features •Species identification and specimen processing •Data entry. Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have some experience working in streams, conducting backpack electrofishing and/or other survey techniques. Education toward a career in biology/fisheries is desired. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing situations will be critical. Technicians are expected to pack up to 50 pounds through dense forest conditions, often on slippery terrain. There will be networking opportunities and collaboration with local agencies. Must be willing to work flexible hours. Contact: Please send application packets to Brandon Peoples (peoples@clemson.edu) and Jacob Laurain (jlaurai@clemson.edu) with the subject “USVI Technician Application”. Packets should include a single PDF with a 1) cover letter and 2) Resume/CV including at least 3 references. Posted: 9/19/24.

Colorado State University: The Colorado State Forest Service is looking for 2 seasonal technicians to serve on our forest monitoring crew. These positions support pre and post-treatment monitoring of forest management associated with the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) grant program. Selected applicants will travel throughout Colorado during the late summer, Fall and start of winter (before winter snows close out our field season) to measure forest structure, canopy cover, ground cover, tree regeneration and a host of other important metrics related to treatment outcomes. Applications will be accepted until July 19, 2024. Please see https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/146576 for details and to apply. Posted: 6/28/24.

Marquette University: The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological Sciences is currently looking to hire 1-2 enthusiastic research technicians with experience in forest-survey techniques and/or Pacific Northwest tree and plant identification skills to address questions related to the maintenance of plant species diversity in old-growth forests along a 1,000 m elevational gradient in the Western Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The work will occur at the Andrews Experimental Forest, an NSF Long-tern Ecological Research (LTER) site that is located roughly 45 minutes east of Eugene, Oregon. The area is known for its recreational opportunities including hiking and backpacking, scenic volcanoes, and the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Pay will be commensurate with experience, and apartment-style housing at the Andrews Forest field station will be provided. Anticipated start date is 10/7/2024, and position will run through 11/27/2024 (8 weeks). Duties: Mapping, measuring, and identifying trees, plants, seedlings and other forest ecology techniques. Assessment of tree health and/or causes of tree mortality. Planting seedlings for large-scale field experiment. Using GPS, laser rangefinders, and other forest survey equipment. Required: Must have a university degree in appropriate area of biology. Previous experience working in an outdoor setting, measuring ecological processes and patterns. Enthusiasm is a must. Preferred: Experience identifying trees and herbaceous plants of the Pacific Northwest would be preferred but not required. Apply: Please attach a cover letter and resume (as PDF files), as well as the names and contact information for at least two professional references, and send all this information in an email to Dr. Joe LaManna (joseph.lamanna at marquette.edu). Please apply as soon as possible, and email Dr. LaManna with any questions. Posted: 9/19/24.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: Sharpen your science writing skills with an internship at SERC, the Smithsonian’s coastal research hub on Chesapeake Bay! As the science writing intern, you’ll gain experience creating content for multiple platforms, from short and snappy social media posts to long-form feature stories. You’ll cover scientists, educators and volunteers in the field and lab. The spring internship will focus primarily on SERC’s climate change work and 60th anniversary, with an emphasis on storytelling through both written and video pieces. News articles and feature stories will appear on SERC's Shorelines blog and may appear in our print newsletter, On The Edge. Videos and social media posts will appear on SERC's Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X accounts. Longer videos may also appear on SERC’s YouTube channel. Stipend: $650/week. On-site housing in SERC dormitory included. Location: Edgewater, Maryland. This is a fully on-site internship. Deadline: Friday, Nov. 15. Duration: 16 weeks, full-time. Start Date: Early February 2025. Mentor: Kristen Goodhue (SERC Science Writer). See the full job post for details and to apply. Posted: 10/25/24.