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Added 1/28/10 Career Center for Job Seekers in Water Resources http://careers.awra.org/

Updated 2/1/10 Ecology and botany project lead positions-Montana The Montana Natural Heritage Program seeks experienced project leads for wetland condition assessment projects throughout Montana. All projects require field botany or field ecology skills. Knowledge of plant taxonomy and species identification and experience in wetland ecology required. Experience identifying Montana flora preferred. There are also several field technician positions available. Position will last from 3-7 months (approx. May-December 2010). To apply: Position(s) will remain open and will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Application materials must be received by 5 p.m. March 31, 2010. For more information on both posiions, go to: http://mtnhp.org/about/employ/employ.asp Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references (with phone numbers) to: Contact: Karen Newlon, Montana Natural Heritage Program, 1515 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620. Or, preferably, by email as an attachment to: knewlon@mt.gov Announcement will remain open until all positions are filled.

Added 1/20/10 Wetland Restoration Interns (Multiple positions available): June 1 - August 15 th, 2010. Environmental Concern Inc. is seeking to hire highly motivated interns to help restore a 14 acre tidal wetland on Fishing Bay in Dorchester County Maryland.  This restoration will include planting approximately 350,000 marsh plantings.  This wetland restoration effort is funded by the EPA under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.  The grant is administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Interns must not be afraid of hard physical labor. Former wetland experience and interest a plus.  For more information, visit:  http://www.wetland.org/downloads/2010%20internship%20position.pdf  To apply, send resume and cover letter to Jessica Lister, Wetland Restoration Project Manager restorewetlands@wetland.org

Added 12/17/09 Kathryn Fuller Fellowships Advancing Conservation through Science World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-US is pleased to announce the availability of Kathryn Fuller Fellowships for 2010. For nearly 50 years WWF has committed to delivering science-based conservation results while incorporating the latest research and innovations into our work. As part of its commitment to advancing conservation through science, WWF established Kathryn Fuller Fellowships to support PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working on issues of exceptional importance and relevance to conservation in one of the WWF-US priority places. This year, the Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Fund will support doctoral and postdoctoral research in the following three areas. Ecosystem Services Measuring and Monitoring Carbon Stocks in Forests Climate Change Impacts on and Adaptation of Freshwater Resources Fuller Doctoral Fellows receive either $15,000 or $20,000 allocated over a period of up to 2 years to cover research expenses. Fuller Postdoctoral Fellows receive $140,000 to cover a stipend and research expenses over a period of up to two years as well as $17,500 to cover indirect costs at the host institution over the two-year fellowship period. Citizens of any nation may apply. Applicants for Fuller Doctoral Fellowships must be currently enrolled in a PhD program. WWF staff, directors, and their relatives as well as current Russell E. Train Fellows are ineligible to receive Fuller Fellowships. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2010. For more information on complete eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and how to apply, please visit the http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/fellowships/fuller/item1296.html Or you may send your questions to mailto:fullerfund@wwfus.org fullerfund@wwfus.org

Added 12/3/09 Fellowship on Climate Change in the Amazon Forests (Partnership with U.S. Universities) National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate fellowships ($30,000 per year, for up to two years) are available starting in the 2010-2011 academic year for Amazon-PIRE (Partnership for International Research and Education) for ecology and earth-system science students to study vegetation-climate interactions in the Amazon basin (Brazil). Amazon-PIRE fellows must be admitted to a participating Ph.D. program at the University of Arizona or Harvard University. Key Application deadlines for relevant academic programs begin on Dec 8, 2009.  See the program website (http://www.amazonpire.org/opportunities.php) for deadlines and details, or email amazonpire@arizona.edu.

Added 11/4/09 Announcing 2010 Travel Grants The Wetland Foundation is soliciting applications for 2010 travel grants. Applications will be accepted from any student currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed below. Conference Travel Grant Type 1 ($600): For advanced undergraduate and graduate students who have never attended a wetland scientific conference and who have limited funds for travel. Conference Travel Grant Type 2 ($1200): For advanced undergraduate and graduate students with limited funding to present their wetland research findings at a conference. Field Travel Grant Type 1 ($800): For outstanding graduate students with limited funding to defray field expenses associated with thesis or dissertation research on wetlands. Field Travel Grant Type 2 ($1000): For promising undergraduate students to attend field courses focused on wetlands. Deadline: January 31, 2010. For more information, go to http://thewetlandfoundation.org

Added 10/8/09 Postdoctoral Position in Aquatic Biogeochemistry, Ohio State University Applicants are sought for a 1-2 year postdoctoral fellowship beginning spring 2010 in the general area of aquatic biogeochemistry and land-aquatic interactions in freshwater and marine systems. Areas of specialization could include major elemental cycles, organic and isotope biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, or aquatic food webs. Experience in one or more of the following is desirable: natural abundance isotopic techniques (13C, 15N, D, 14C), organic matter characterization (e.g., GC-MS, NMR, HPLC, etc.), microbial ecological approaches, and/or ecology of lower food webs. Applicants should email their CV, a one-page statement of research interests, experience and future research goals, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jim Bauer, Aquatic Ecology Laboratory, Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43212 at bauer.362@osu.edu by Nov. 10, 2009.

Added 10/6/09 Graduate Assistantship in Freshwater Ecology A graduate research assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D.) is available for a student to work on a newly funded National Science Foundation project that examines the relationship between species diversity and the productivity of aquatic ecosystems. The goal of this project is to resolve two contrasting perspectives - one that suggests species diversity is a primary determinant of the productivity of ecosystems, and a second that suggests species diversity is simply a consequence of ecosystem production. The project will use stream ecosystems as a model, focusing on the diversity of both primary producers (freshwater algae) and consumers (invertebrate herbivores). The work includes field and laboratory experiments, as well as a theoretical component through collaboration with Dr. Kevin Gross at North Carolina State University. The student will help set-up and manage the proposed experiments, as well as develop their own thesis or dissertation topic to compliment the broader goals of the project. A background in ecology, environmental science, limnology, or a related field is required. Experience working with freshwater organisms is preferred, but not required. The assistantship offers a competitive stipend plus tuition and health insurance. Applications are due to the University of California-Santa Barbara's Graduate Division (https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp/) by December 15th. Pre-inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Bradley J. Cardinale, Department of Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology, Email: cardinale@lifesci.ucsb.edu, http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/eemb/faculty/cardinale

Added 10/6/09 Postdoctoral position in Invasive Species Ecology Invasive Species Ecology Postdoctoral Researcher - ID# 29418. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR), Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM), located at the CTAHR laboratories in Hilo, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum monthly Salary: $3,039/Mon. Duties: Studies and works to quantify the impacts of nonnative, feral pigs (Sus scrofa) on ecosystem structure (vegetation dynamics) and processes (carbon and nitrogen cycling) in tropical Hawaiian rainforests. Works as a member of a research team to utilize remote sensing techniques (Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and hyperspectral remote sensing) to develop tools for identifying and mapping strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum) invasions. Utilize existing, as well as create new, permanent plots in the Hawai'i Experimental Tropical Forest. Application Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment" and navigate to "Job Announcements/Apply for a Job." However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100. CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2009.

Added 10/6/09 Job Announcement: Coastal Ecologist The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking an Ecologist (Natural Resource Specialist) to join the Bays and Estuaries (B&E) Team in the Surface Water Resources Division at the agency's headquarters in Austin, Texas. The B&E Team is one section within a highly technical division of the agency, which is charged with maintaining a continuous data collection, modeling, and analytical study program focused on determining the needs for freshwater inflows to Texas estuaries. For more information, go to: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/ABOUT/employment_opportunities/Employopport.asp

Added 10/6/09 Job Announcement: Environmental Flows Specialist The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking an Environmental Flows Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist or Hydrologist) to join the Bays and Estuaries (B&E) Team in the Surface Water Resources Division at the agency's headquarters in Austin, Texas. The B&E Team is one section within a highly technical division of the agency, which is charged with maintaining a continuous data collection, modeling, and analytical study program focused on determining the needs for freshwater inflows to Texas estuaries. For more information, go to: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/ABOUT/employment_opportunities/Employopport.asp

Added 10/6/09 MS Positions – University of Alaska Anchorage University of Alaska Anchorage: MS Assistantships in Physiological Ecology. Two research assistantships are available to study the interactions between climate and vegetation in northern Alaska. The first position will be based during the summer months at the Toolik Lake Field Station in the northern foothills of the Brooks Range. The successful candidate will work with collaborators from the University of Toledo, Colorado State University, the Marine Biological Laboratory and UC Santa Barbara on a study designed to reveal the seasonal controls on nutrient availability in arctic tussock tundra. The student's primary responsibility will be to use a minirhizotron camera system to monitor patterns and magnitudes of fine root production across a range of experimental treatments. The Toolik Field Station is accessed via the haulroad to Prudhoe Bay and has well-developed housing, dining and laboratory facilities. Excellent hiking opportunities are available within a 15-20 minute drive of camp. The second position will be based at a remote site near the Arctic treeline in Noatak National Preserve, northwest AK. The study sites are approximately 20 miles ESE of Noatak and 40 miles NNE of Kotzebue, AK. Access is via bush plane during the summer months and snowmachine during the wintertime. The successful candidate will contribute to a study of the seasonal patterns of canopy gas exchange and growth in all major organs of white spruce (branch, root, etc.) in three contrasting habitats. There are no permanent facilities at the Noatak site and applicants should be prepared to spend long periods of time in the field (e.g., 3 weeks) with one carefully selected field assistant between re- supply trips to Kotzebue. Outdoor recreational opportunities (hiking, rafting, fly fishing) are outstanding at the Noatak site. Both students will be based in Anchorage during the off-season (mid-September- late May). Laboratory and desk/office space is available in the Ecosystems Laboratory on the UAA campus and affordable housing can be found within a bike ride of campus. Anchorage is a surprisingly diverse city with outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities, including more than 130 km of groomed Nordic ski trails within the city limits. To apply for one or both of the positions, please send a resume and cover letter to Dr. Paddy Sullivan (paddy@uaa.alaska.edu). Applicants interested in the Noatak position should be sure to describe the extent of their outdoor experience in the cover letter.

Added 10/5/09 Post-doctoral position The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Florida seeks a candidate to serve as a Post Doctoral Associate for a global climate change project on the West Coast of Florida. The post-doc will be involved in population modeling for an endangered vole, raptors, and fish. Experience with population modeling and a PhD are required. The successful candidate will work with faculty ranging from wildlife to fisheries issues. Excellent organization skills, ability to work independently, adaptability, and the capacity to work as a member of a team are very important. Candidates should send a cover letter and CV (with 3 professional references) to Dr. Christa Zweig (czweig@ufl.edu) by November 15, 2009. The position is based in Gainesville, FL with a salary of $50K/year + benefits. Intended starting date is January 2010 and will run for 1.5 years with possibility of extension.

Added 9/29/09 Seasonal biologist position (data analysis) Project description: The project is an evaluation of factors influencing the distribution and abundance of bird species, particularly yellow rails, Le Conte?s sparrows, and sedge wrens, and associated habitat characteristics, in sedge meadows, and responses of bird and plant species to summer prescribed burning. Related to this study is work evaluating the use of automatic digital audio recorders to evaluate detectability and calling patterns of rails and other wetland birds. Work period: 2 Nov 2009? approx 1 May 2010. Required skills and experience: The individual must have a B.S. or B.A. degree in wildlife or a natural resources field with a minimum of one year of graduate coursework in ecology. The individual must be currently a student or have been a student within 12 months of 2 Nov 2009. The individual must demonstrate sound organizational skills, a solid background in field ecological studies in avian and/or plant ecology. The individual must have skills and experience in use of Excel, R or SAS statistical software, and ArcGIS/ArcInfo. Good writing skills also are desired. To apply, please send electronically: 1) a complete resume, 2) list of references, 3) copy of transcripts, and 4) proof of B.S./B.A. degree (copies ok); deadline of October 12, 2009. Please send electronically (preferred) or via surface mail to: Jane Austin U.S. Geological Survey Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center 8711 37th Street SE Jamestown, ND 58401 Phone: 701-253-5510; Fax: 701-253-5553; Email: jaustin@usgs.gov

Added 9/29/09 Graduate Student – Isolated Wetlands We are seeking applications for a M.S. student to pursue research applying remote sensing technology to the detection and assessment of geographically isolated wetlands in North Carolina's coastal plain. Qualities and experience we wish to see in the applicant include: skill applying remote sensing technology to natural resource questions, understanding the ecology of isolated wetlands, strong work ethic, independence, discretion, and positive team attitude. The position will involve a season of field work and thus the applicant should be prepared to work in remote, forested environments. An undergraduate degree in Wildlife Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Remote Sensing, or related topics is required by time of appointment. Funding is expected for a January 2010 start, and will include a stipend of $15,000/year, tuition waiver, and research expenses. Student will be co-advised by Dr. Jessica Homyack of Weyerhaeuser NR Company and will pursue their degree in the department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Clemson University under the direction of Dr. Rob Baldwin. Please submit C.V., transcript, and list of three references to Dr. Rob Baldwin baldwi6@clemson.edu

Wetland Jobs and Bids The Swamp School is pleased to announce our new jobs and bids page. We have active wetland related jobs, bids and RFP's listed. You are invited to post any jobs or bids for free. You just have to register. You are also invited to browse the listings. No registration is required. The listings can be found at: http://swampschool.org/support/wetland-jobs/

Graduate Student Opportunity at Lehigh University Peatland ecology/paleoecology The Earth & Environmental Science Department at Lehigh University has an opening for a graduate student (MS or PhD) as part of a newly NSF- funded project aimed at better understanding processes of peatland initiation and expansion in south-central Alaska. The project will characterize modern and historical rates and processes associated with peatland lateral expansion, placing recent changes in the context of regional hydrology and long-term developmental history. Full funding (tuition and stipend) is available through a research assistantship. Specific dissertation/thesis topic is flexible as long it fits within the context of the overall project. Preference will be given to candidates who can begin in Fall 2009 or Spring 2010. For more information, please contact Bob Booth (rkb205@lehigh.edu) and Zicheng Yu (ziy2@lehigh.edu).

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship Investigating Wetland Water and Nutrient Flux The University of Missouri - Columbia, MO The University of Missouri has a world class Hydrologic Science and Water Quality program located in the School of Natural Resources focused on innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to contemporary watershed management/land-use issues. The School of Natural Resources is pleased to offer the above listed Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA). The successful applicant will investigate the flux of water and nutrients between streams and adjacent riparian wetlands in a Central Missouri (USA) forested ecosystem. The project is a focused effort to establish, assess and quantify hydroclimatic and biogeochemical connectivity and transport between forested streams and riparian wetlands. Tentative start date is summer 2009. Application: A highly competitive stipend is offered plus tuition and health insurance. If interested, please forward by email your transcript, curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), cover letter, a letter describing your research interests (2 page limit), a letter describing your career goals (2 page limit), and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Jason A. Hubbart, Department of Forestry, University of Missouri, 203-Q ABNR Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, USA; Tel No. (573) 884-7732; Fax: (573) 882-1979; Email: HubbartJ@Missouri.edu

Seasonal Position – Wetland Field Technician Available with Delaware Division of Water Resources The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking an energetic and qualified individual to assist with several projects assessing the condition of tidal and non-tidal wetlands and evaluating wetland restoration projects. Delaware is using information from these projects to determine the ambient condition of wetlands, identify stressors that are impacting wetlands, and prioritize restoration and protection efforts. This person will be part of the Wetland Assessment and Monitoring team and will be in integral addition to our field crew. They will collect data on a variety of wetland parameters including vegetation, soils, hydrology, and surrounding land use in both tidal and nontidal wetlands as part of a field crew. Other duties will also include creating maps in ArcGIS, entering and managing large datasets and compiling and summarizing results. This is a seasonal Environmental Control Technician position from approximately May 15th through September 30th (start and end dates are flexible). For more information, go to: http://www.aswm.org/wbn/dnrec_2009.pdf

Internship Announcement-Catskill NYC Watersheds Invasive Species Intern Student Conservation Association Internship (Position 9173) Start date: 06/01/09 – End date: 11/02/09 – Flexible within 1-2 weeks of start or end date – Office Location: Kingston, New York Work with staff from Eastern New York Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and New York City Department of Environmental Protection to abate the threat of invasive forest insects and plant species in the Catskills Mountains. Invasive insect and plant species pose significant threats to the long-term viability of forest and aquatic ecosystems in the Catskills by displacing native species and altering ecosystem properties. The intern will work as a member of an early detection and rapid response (EDRR) team to identify and map invasive forest insect and invasive plant occurrences, and control priority invasive plants. For more information or to apply for this position, go to http://www.thesca.org/node/18775

The Gulf Ecology Division (Gulf Breeze, FL) of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, of the Office of Research and Development (ORD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is seeking either recent graduates with a B.S. or equivalent degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, or related field of study or students with a minimum of 2 or more years of college in those same field of studies to provide services under a contractual agreement. The contractor(s) shall assist in understanding the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of coastal wetlands and estuaries, determining ecological condition, evaluating rates and causes of declining systems, and/or predicting future conditions under various alternative water quality scenarios. For more detailed information regarding the Gulf Ecology Division, visit its home page at http://www.epa.gov/ged/ The following contract specialties are available: A. Database Development B. EcoServices C. EcoServices Database Support The primary work location is 1 Sabine Island Drive , Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561. Work shall be primarily performed in an office, but some laboratory and field work may be required. Necessary instruction, training, and oversight shall be provided by EPA scientists who shall serve as mentors to the student contractors. Please see http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0900107/index.htm  for details regarding these positions and instructions on how to apply.

Opportunity for Summer Employment – Students The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Gulf Ecology Division in Gulf Breeze, Florida is looking for energetic and highly motivated students for summer employment.  Numerous opportunities are available within EPA for students to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the mission of protecting human health and safeguarding the environment.  The assignments include, but are not limited to: • General laboratory support such as, microbiological media preparations, glassware preparation and sterilization techniques, as well as assistance with analytical methods, sample handling and analysis, and data analysis; • Field assistance such as, periodic work on small research vessels where the student will participate in deployment of sensors and sampling gear, acquisition of samples, analysis of samples and data analysis; or • Administrative and facility support may include a variety of administrative or facilities activities in support of science research. These positions are temporary not-to-exceed September 30, 2009, and full-time (40 hours per week) is preferred.  No relocation expenses will be paid.  Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2009 from students who are eligible under the Student Temporary Employment Program. Basic Eligibility Qualifications: • You must be a student.  A student is an individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, college, university, or technical or vocational school. • Students must be in good academic standing with at least a GPA of “C” or its equivalent. • You must be a U.S. Citizen. • You must be age 16 at time of employment.  • A work permit is required for students age 16. How And Where To Apply: To apply, submit a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the position and a transcript of your college courses (unofficial copy is acceptable): email to baynor.tammy@epa.gov ; fax to 919-541-0160; or mail to USEPA, HRMD (C639-02), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, Attention:  Tammy Baynor –  NHEERL Summer Employment.  It is very important that when you send your documentation you indicate NHEERL Summer Employment.  Please specify your job preference in your cover letter. For more information visit the EPA Careers website on or after April 6, 2009: www.epa.gov/careers

Great Lakes Journalism Fellowship – May 1 to May 9, 2009 The Great Waters Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources An Intense Expedition-Style Journey of Learning for Reporters, Editors, and News Producers Themes will include: Climate Change, Lake Level Controversies and Dredging Energy for the Great Lakes Economy: Affordability and Sustainability of Coal, Hydro and Wind Large Livestock Operations in the Lake Erie Watershed Findings and Trends in Research on the Lake Erie “Dead Zone” An Endangered Species Case Study: The Lake Erie Water Snake Ballast Water and the Control of Aquatic Invasive Species The International Great Lakes Fishery: Managing Complexities and Conflicts Avian Migration Corridors and Island Ecosystems Ever-Expanding Challenges of Cormorant Control About the program: IJNR, the Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources, is inviting applications for its Great Waters Institute, a nine-day journey in parts of Ontario, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York that will examine a wide variety of topics in the watersheds of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Ontario. Water-related themes will unify the content of this roving field-based journalism program. This year’s fellowship will start and end in Detroit, Michigan. Although the expedition will focus predominantly on the Lake Erie watershed, the content of the program is designed to be relevant to journalists who work throughout the Great Lakes region and beyond. The Great Waters Institute is a program of learning and professional development, organized and led by journalists. Fellowships will be awarded to up to 14 competitively selected reporters, editors and producers (perhaps including one or two graduate students)—all in pursuit of better, more informed coverage of natural resources and the environment. Great Waters Fellows will examine the ongoing controversy over Great Lakes water levels and historical dredging on the St. Clair River, as well as the impact that climate change may be having on water quantity throughout the Great Lakes Basin. They will visit large dairy farms, or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), located in the Lake Erie watershed. They will meet with leading scientists to examine controversial recovery efforts for the rare Lake Erie water snake, a listed species in the United States and Canada. They will meet with shipping officials, scientists and environmentalists at one of the region’s leading ports to examine issues of ballast-water management and exotic invasive species. Fellowship participants will tour hydropower facilities, coal plants and wind farms during discussions about how to provide reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy supplies to the Great Lakes region. Participants will visit the largest freshwater fishing port in the world and explore cross-border controversies in fisheries management. Journalists will meet with biologists on a remote Lake Erie island to see how burgeoning cormorant populations are affecting threatened and endangered species—and examine controversial cormorant-control efforts that are being implemented by resource managers. Journalists will visit remote stretches of Ontario’s famed Pelee Island to take part in migratory bird mist-net surveys and examine rare ecosystems slated for protection. IJNR’s field programs are designed by journalists for journalists. Each program emphasizes the importance of context and perspective while covering issues of the environment, economic development, public health and rural communities. IJNR encourages better reporting and storytelling in order to increase public awareness and understanding of natural-resource issues. IJNR Fellowships cover all field expenses, including meals, lodging, chartered bus and excursion fees. If necessary, a modest stipend is available for help with travel expenses to and from Detroit, Michigan—the program’s hub city. Newsrooms are asked to cover salaries while participants are "on assignment" during the program, so that journalists are not expected to use vacation days or comp time to attend. How to Apply: Send a statement of interest (less than two pages), a resume, a reference letter or supervisor's endorsement and four work samples to: IJNR Fellowship Selection, Committee, PO Box 1996, Missoula, MT 59806; Or send an electronic application to: Maggie.allen@ijnr.org The application deadline for this program is March 17. Applications must be received in Missoula by 5 pm Mountain Time on that date. Early applications are encouraged. A current passport is required for this program. For more information, please visit www.IJNR.org; or http://www.ijnr.org/programs/expeditions.htm or contact Peter Annin at Peter.Annin@IJNR.org/(608) 278-8005, or Frank Allen at Frank.Allen@IJNR.org/ 406-273-4626.

Assistantship in Hydrology/Watershed Management The Virginia Water Resources Research Center http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/  and Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech are seeking applicants for a graduate research assistantship position at the M.S. level.  An applicant is sought with research interests in hydrology and forest watershed management. Potential research projects include assessment of hydrologic controls on riparian buffer nutrient retention, land-use impacts on hydrology, effectiveness of best management practices, and basic hydrologic research in forested environments.  Desired qualifications include:  an undergraduate degree in water resources science or engineering, forestry or natural resources, environmental science, or a related field; good written and oral communication skills; quantitative data analysis capability. Research assistantships in the Department of Forestry include a full tuition waiver and a competitive annual stipend.  The assistantship is expected to begin in the fall of 2009. For more information please contact (preferably by email or phone): Dr. Kevin J. McGuire, Virginia Water Resources Research Center & Department of Forestry 210-B Cheatham Hall (0444) Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 Tel: 540-231-6017; Fax: 540-231-6673 Email: kevin.mcguire@vt.edu

Natural Resources ArcGIS (Part-time) Illinois The Champaign County Forest Preserve District in Illinois seeks candidates for an ArcGIS part-time position.The Natural Resources ArcGIS position is responsible for assisting Natural Resources Staff with the conservation and restoration of natural areas by updating and developing new maps, overlays, and aerial pictures in ArcGIS format, and maintaining all departmental databases. The ideal candidate will possess or be working towards a degree in Restoration Ecology, Natural Resources, Park Management, Forestry, Botany, Geography or a related field. Knowledge of ArcGIS 9.0 or higher is needed.  Additional knowledge of ArcView or ArcGIS extensions and components are a plus. This position will report to Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve in Mahomet, Illinois.  This position is part-time for one year.  The position can be used towards internship credit if needed.  Position is not to exceed 650 hours per year.  Pay rate is $8.50/hr to $9.00/hr, based on experience. The numbers of hours worked per week are flexible. To apply please send a resume with names and phone numbers of three references to Dan Olson, Director of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 1040, Mahomet, Illinois  61853.  Or email to dolson@ccfpd.org  Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2009.   For additional FAQ’s please visit www.ccfpd.org.

Scholarship Opportunity - Coastal Wetland Studies, Garden Club of America Applications are being accepted for the Garden Club of America's annual Award in Coastal Wetland Studies. The award is a one-year scholarship for graduate studies in coastal wetlands and carries a stipend of $5,000 to support field-based research. The goals of the Garden Club are to promote wetlands conservation through the support of young scientists in their fieldwork and research. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee of practicing wetland scientists. For the purposes of this scholarship, coastal wetlands are defined as those tidal or nontidal wetlands found within coastal states, including the Great Lakes. Applicants should be enrolled at a university within the United States. Selection criteria: 1-Technical merit of proposed work. 2-Degree to which the work is relevant to the Garden Club objective of promoting wetlands conservation. Preference for: 1-Students who are early in their degree programs. 2-Field-based research that occurs in coastal wetlands of the U.S. Applicants must provide: 1-A resume/C.V.; 2-A written plan for the work to be undertaken during the scholarship period; and 3-A letter of endorsement from the graduate faculty advisor. Find more specific details at: http://ccrm.vims.edu/education/garden_club/index.html Application deadline: February 1, 2009. Please note that the deadline date is earlier than in previous years, and that some of the application requirements have changed.

Graduate Assistantships/Fellowships in Coastal Restoration Doctoral (or MS) Graduate Students needed to conduct dissertation research on the restoration ecology of barrier island plant communities in Louisiana. Although doctoral students are preferred, exceptional, well- qualified students interested in pursuing a Masters degree in Biology are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must be enthusiastic and self-motivated, have a strong interest in plant restoration ecology (including stress reduction, nutrient dynamics, and succession), be able to work well both independently and interdependently, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be willing to work under strenuous and often adverse conditions in the field. Additional desirable skills include boat operation and background in plant/soil sciences, plant ecology and statistical ecology. Competitive graduate research assistantship funding and tuition waivers are available. Truly exceptional doctoral student applicants will also be considered for a Board of Regents Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology. For further information, please contact Dr. Mark W. Hester, Coastal Plant Ecology Laboratory, Department of Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504 mhester@louisiana.edu. Please attach resume, as well as GPA and GRE score information with all inquiries. All application materials need to arrive no later than February 1, 2009, to receive full consideration for Fall 2009 funding (see http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~pll6743/biogradstudies.htm for details).

Environmental Management is seeking two summer interns. The position has been posted at https://hr.gmis.in.gov/psp/guest/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL Job Title: IDEM Intern-Wetlands & Storm Water Section  OWQ Description: The intern will work on a mapping project.  This project will entail the interns going through old project files, starting in 1992 through the present.  They will take the data concerning wetland impacts, mitigation sites, and violations, and put them in mapping software, specifically GIS ArcMap.  They will place a marker on a map of where project sites are located, and develop a related data table that will contain information such as impact, violation, mitigation size, type, applicant, etc.  The Wetlands staff will assist the interns with their understanding of the project.  Having this type of data geo-spatially represented and available to others will strengthen our decision making process, enable program analysis, and open a door for new types of research involving locations of wetland projects. Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Apply by: February 15, 2009 Additional Comments: Experience with either wetlands, streams, or Geographic Information Systems are a plus, but we will train. For more information, visit: https://hr.gmis.in.gov/psp/guest/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Application Deadline Extended - SWS Diversity Program: 2009 Undergraduate Mentoring Awards The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) announces the availability of undergraduate student awards for travel to attend the annual SWS meeting - June 22-26, 2009 in Madison, Wisconsin. The SWS is committed to increasing diversity in its membership and is offering full travel awards and mentoring at the meeting for undergraduate students from underrepresented groups (see application form for eligible groups). These awards are supported by the National Science Foundation and several SWS Chapters (Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Central, Western, and Pacific Northwest). The areas of interest of the student participants range from freshwater to marine and involve a wide variety of organism types. Undergraduate participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An undergraduate student is a student who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associates degree.

M.S. Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies Coastal Carolina University (15 miles from Myrtle Beach) offers a graduate degree (M.S.) in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies. The program consists of 24 hrs of coursework and 6 hrs of thesis research.  Courses are taught primarily by faculty members from two academic departments: biology and marine science. The coursework involves three core classes stressing coastal physical processes, ecology, and environmental policy.  Various electives provide students with skills in conservation biology, geographic information systems, statistics, wetland delineation, geophysical surveying as well as theoretical background in specific areas of organism biology and ecology. Located near coastal marshes, swamps, a large unregulated river, barrier islands, and the ocean, the program offers exceptional opportunities for basic and applied research.   Students pursue projects that contribute to the characterization and preservation of the coastal ecosystem and the organisms that thrive in this ecosystem.  Research conducted by graduate students and their faculty mentors is typically presented to the public via seminars, conferences or publications.  Research support is provided by the National Science Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, The Nature Conservancy, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, South Carolina Sea Grant and other entities. Teaching assistantships and fellowships are also available. Contact: Dr. Jim Luken, CMWS Program Coordinator at joluken@coastal.edu http://www.coastal.edu/science/coastalstudies/

M.S. Opportunity in Aquatic Ecology Funding is available at Georgia Southern University (GSU) starting fall 2009 to support a Master's student to participate in a study of phytoplankton community response to nutrient changes in the Altamaha River. The successful applicant will be expected to enter the M.S. program in Biology at GSU in fall 2009. Interested students should submit a resume, undergraduate transcripts, GRE scores, a statement of interest and career goals, and two letters of reference to Dr. Risa Cohen or Dr. Scott Harrison, Department of Biology, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8042, Statesboro, GA 30460-8042. More information about the Department of Biology at GSU can be found at http://www.bio.georgiasouthern.edu/ and information on applying to graduate school can be found at http://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Marine Ecosystem-Based Management The Center for Environmental Studies, Brown University Heather Leslie at Brown University and Lisa Campbell at Duke University are offering a postdoctoral research associate position associated with a project evaluating the success of marine ecosystem based management (EBM) projects in the US, Mexico, and Western Pacific. The research focus is on the social, cultural, institutional and economic context in which marine ecosystem-based management occurs, and how to effectively measure both social and ecological outcomes associated with marine EBM. Candidates should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 24 and will continue until the position is filled or closed. For further information email Heather_Leslie@brown.edu. Applications may be submitted by email to Patti_Caton@brown.edu.

M.S. or Ph.D. Assistantship:  Ecological Networks in the Great Lakes region The University of Toledo, Department of Environmental Sciences in Toledo, OH, USA - A position is available at the Masters or Ph.D. level starting in Fall 2009 to conduct research on the application of social-ecological networks for assessing the sustainability of ecosystem services.  One available project is to research the influence of land use/cover on water quantity and quality in the Maumee River watershed. For application materials and instructions for the Ecology graduate program, please visit the following website: http://utoledo.edu/as/envsciences/grad/entrance.html If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Dr. Ann Krause (Email: ann.krause@utoledo.edu). For more info about the program, visit: http://utoledo.edu/as/envsciences/

Masters  Assistantship – occurrence and spread of invasive plants in riparian wetlands – Utah State University A Graduate Assistantship is available in the Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University, for a field study and ecological modeling of occurrence and spread of invasive plants in riparian wetlands.  The goals of the project will be: (1) to evaluate factors that may explain the current distribution of invasives, and (2) to develop a framework for predicting future occurrence.  The modeling will utilize a large data set of riparian vegetation from the Upper Columbia River Basin (WA, OR, ID, MT, NV) collected as part of the U.S. Forest Service’s Effectiveness Monitoring Program (PIBO EMP) for streams and riparian areas. This project is a collaborative effort with Dr. Karin Kettenring (wetland plant ecologist, Department of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University), Dr. Brett Roper (National Aquatic Monitoring Program Leader U.S. Forest Service), and Dr. Chuck Hawkins (Western Center for Monitoring and Assessment of Freshwater Ecosystems).  Interested applicants should send a letter of interest (previous accomplishments, research experience and interests, and how this project fits into future career goals), a resume or C.V., transcripts, GRE scores, and contact information for three references to Karin Kettenring at karin.kettenring@usu.edu  Karin M. Kettenring, Assistant Professor, Wetland Ecology, Department of Watershed Sciences Utah State University 435.797.2546 www.cnr.usu.edu/htm/facstaff/Kettenring

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