IMCS Calendar
|
Internship
Position: Biological Science Technician
Series and Grade: GS-404-05 (step 1, $16.06 per hour)
Agency/Location: Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet, MA
CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE Kettle Pond: LONG-TERM VEGETATION MONITORING
Cape Cod is a large peninsula extending 60 miles into the Atlantic Ocean from the coast of Massachusetts. Located on the outer portion of the peninsula, Cape Cod National Seashore's (CCNS) 44,600 acres encompass a rich mosaic of marine, estuarine, fresh water, and terrestrial ecosystems. These systems and their associated habitats reflect the Cape's glacial origin, dynamic natural processes, and at least 9,000 years of human activity. Geomorphic shoreline change, ground water fluctuations, tidal dynamics including rising sea level, and atmospheric deposition are among the many physical processes that continue to shape the Seashore's ecosystems. Marine and estuarine systems include beaches, sand spits, tidal flats, salt marshes, and soft-bottom benthos. Freshwater ecosystems include kettle ponds, vernal pools, sphagnum bogs, and swamps. Terrestrial systems include pitch pine and scrub oak forests, heathlands, dunes, and sandplain grasslands. Many of these habitats are globally uncommon and the species that occupy them are correspondingly rare.
The Biological Technician will work with a Student Conservation Assistant to survey plants communities of kettle ponds within CCNS.
Major duties of the Step Biological Technician Position:
The technician, following instructions and standardized procedures, collects and organizes field data and ensures adequate quality control of the data collected. Data collection will include, but not be limited to vegetation sampling, sediment and water sampling, and other field measurements. The technician will also participate in routine natural resource management activities ongoing at the Seashore.
- Installs, operates, maintains, and calibrates resource management equipment (e.g., tools, water quality monitoring equipment)
- Utilizes a variety of computer programs to enter, compile, store, and retrieve data and other resource management information. Maintains and organizes computer databases.
- Provides assistance to student conservation assistants and volunteers involved in field studies
Qualifications:
To qualify at the GS 5 level - you must have one year (12 months) specialized experience equivalent to the GS 4 level in the Federal government.
Specialized experience - knowledge, skills and ability to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position.
OR
Education - successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses related to the position - biology, chemistry, statistics, botany, physics, natural resources or mathematics.
- Ability to work long hours in field conditions and ability to carry the necessary equipment (up to 50 pounds) under sometimes extreme conditions in (summer heat, mosquitoes, ticks, physical labor)
- Ability to identify freshwater aquatic plants of the northeast US is preferred. Training will be provided.
- Experience with vegetation sampling, or other natural resource sampling in coastal or wetland environments is preferred.
- Experience with data entry is preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
How to apply:
Please submit a resume that includes the following information:
- Personal Information: Full name, mailing address, day/evening telephone numbers, email address, social security number. If applicable, include Highest Federal Grade held, job series and dates of employment in grade.
- Education: High School name and date of diploma or GED, Colleges/Universities attended and major field(s) of study, type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received to date.
- Work Experience: For each paid and/or non-paid position held that is related to this position, provide the following: Job title, duties and accomplishments, hours per week, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates of employment (month, year), and salary. Indicate whether or not your current supervisor may be contacted.
How to submit your resume and other application materials:
Mail or email the application package to:
Stephen M. Smith, Ph.D.
Plant Ecologist
National Park Service,
Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site Road,
Wellfleet, MA 02667
508-487-3262 x104
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATLEY UPON RECEIPT AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED
Other Information:
- This is a Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) appointment.
- Travel and transportation expenses are not authorized
- A letter from your school stating that you are at least enrolled half-time for the Fall 2010 semester and in good academic standing will be required prior to employment (but not required at time of application)
- You will be required to have a background security investigation completed before beginning employment.
|
|
|
 Taxonomy, the science of finding, describing and naming organisms is vital to understanding the world's biodiversity. Unfortunately,
the ongoing effort to survey and inventory the world's biodiversity is
limited by the shortage of taxonomic expertise in many groups of
organisms. Without taxonomists it is impossible to (1) describe and
name new species (2) survey biodiversity and identify biodiversity
hotspots or other areas of special conservation concern, and (3)
correctly identify the source of DNA sequence data to be used for
databases such as GenBank or the DNA bar-coding database. The existing
taxonomists are often swamped with material to identify for biological
survey projects. This results in a bottleneck at the identification
stage. Additional delays or failures result from the fact that many
projects do not have the basic knowledge to roughly sort the material,
meaning that the experts have to spend time on tasks that could easily
be accomplished by a biologist with some basic training. Finally many
organisms have to be prepared and preserved very carefully for the
material to be suitable for identification. If biologists conducting
surveys are not aware of the appropriate way to treat each organism the
material will be difficult or impossible to identify with any certainty.
For more information: http://striweb.si.edu/taxonomy_training/
|
|
|
Internship Position for 2010
The Outer Banks
Center for Dolphin Research (OBXCDR)/Nags Head Dolphin Watch is
currently accepting applications for the 2010 summer season. One
internship position is available. The research season is May 15 - September 30. Successful applicants must be able to commit through the end of August.
The Outer Banks
Center for Dolphin Research is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization
dedicated to the conservation of bottlenose dolphins in the Outer
Banks, NC. Our program's goal is to gain an understanding of the
population size, movement patterns, and behavioral ecology of coastal
bottlenose dolphins in the sounds and coastal waters near the Outer
Banks. The OBXCDR currently conducts a photo-identification monitoring
study of bottlenose dolphins in Roanoke, Croatan, Albemarle, Pamlico
and Currituck Sounds. Data is collected via dedicated small boat
surveys as well as opportunistically from a local dolphin watch. This
study is a continuation of the long-term study initiated by the Nags
Head Dolphin Watch in 1997. Information from the current long-term
study will provide a basis for initiation of studies involving habitat
utilization, social associations, and anthropogenic effects on the
dolphins. For more information about the OBXCDR, please visit:
obxdolphins.org
The internship
position will consist of field research, photo-identification, and
environmental education. Responsibilities include:
-
Assisting with
boat-based photo-identification surveys of bottlenose dolphins,
including operating small vessel during surveys, collecting
environmental, location, and behavioral data for dolphin groups
-
Photo-identification
of dolphins in the lab, including photo sorting, sighting data entry,
assist in maintenance of long-term photo-id catalog using the program
FinBase
-
Mate/naturalist
duties aboard a local dolphin watch, including educating the general
public on dolphins and the sound/marine environment, collecting
opportunistic photo-id data, and additional mate duties
This internship
is a paid position. Applicants will receive an hourly salary for
performing ecotours on the dolphin watch. From May 15- June 11 and
August 18- September 30, the intern will conduct mate/naturalist duties
and opportunistic photo-id aboard the Nags Head Dolphin Watch for 4-5
days per week. From June 12- August 17, time commitment to the dolphin
ecotours will be 2 days per week. During this time, the internship
requires a minimum of 30 hours per week, consisting of ecotours,
dedicated field surveys, and lab photo-id. The rest of the week, the
intern may seek employment in the Outer Banks or have the time off.
Housing: A
studio apartment is available for rent in Kill Devil Hills for the
duration of the research season ($50 per week), however transportation
to and from the Outer Banks as well as to and from the field site is
not provided.
Qualifications:
Minimum
of 18 years of age and currently or recently enrolled in a
college-level program in marine biology, biology, zoology, or related
field
- Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation
- Ability to swim
- Basic computer proficiency in MS Office Access
- Enthusiasm, attention to detail, responsible, and works well on a team
- Field research/small boat operation experience preferred but not required
- First AID/CPR certification preferred but not required
NOTE: The United
States Coast Guard requires all passenger vessels to be drug free work
environments. In order to work aboard the dolphin ecotours, the intern
will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and to participate
in random drug testing during the period of the research season.
Application Process:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references via email to:
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Use "Dolphin photo-id internship" in the subject line of the email. All applications will be reviewed; those received by April 1st will be given priority.
Jessica Weiss, M.E.M. Coastal Environmental Management
Scientific Advisor, Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research
7517 Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC 27959
|
|
|
 We seek 8 motivated and talented undergraduate students interested in
marine science to participate in a Summer Research Experience for
Undergraduates Program, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
and Department of Defense. Over ten weeks (May 23 - August 1, 2010),
the successful applicants will develop the skills and confidence
necessary to conduct research and communicate scientific results. In
accordance with NSF REU programmatic goals, students early in their
career and without significant prior research experience are preferred.
For more information: http://www.unc.edu/ims/reu/
|
|
 Position Title:
Undergraduate research internship in marine fisheries and ecological conservation
Agency/location:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Institute of Marine Science
Morehead City, NC
Responsibilities:
We
seek summer interns to work in Charles H. (Pete) Peterson's lab at the
University of North Carolina's Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead
City. Interns will work on multiple studies in marine
ecology, including fish and crab predation on juvenile oysters,
predator-prey interactions on oyster reefs, and the effects of
shoreline stabilization on fish habitats and salt marsh ecosystem
function. Other studies include the effects of beach
nourishment on coastal habitats, human effects on barrier island
ecology, the impacts of wind turbines on aerial and aquatic fauna, sea
turtle hatchling predation and analysis of crab pot bycatch. This
internship will involve field and laboratory work. Interns will interact with both faculty and graduate students at the Institute of Marine Sciences. Start and end dates are flexible.
Qualifications:
Upper-division
undergraduates or recent graduates with an interest in field work,
research experience, and a biology background will be most competitive.
Salary and housing:
A monthly stipend of $1300 will be provided. Limited housing is available at the lab, but most interns in the past rent houses near the lab. We will assist in finding housing if necessary.
Closing date: March 1, 2010.
Contact/Application:
Please send the following 3 documents to the email below:
-
Resume, including GPA, email addresses of three references, and transcript (unofficial)
-
A description of relevant experience (in 500 words or less)
-
A brief essay on how this internship fits into your professional goals (in 500 words or less)
Email Nate Geraldi
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
for further information.
|
|
|
Graduate Research Assistantship - Larval transport in the Gulf of Maine
A Masters Level graduate position in marine sciences at the University of New England is available beginning summer 2010. The position is part of a funded project to examine the role of larval dispersal and physiological tolerance in establishing range limits of a northern blue mussel, Mytilus trossulus, in the Gulf of Maine. The selected candidate will work closely with a biologist and physical oceanographer. The position is truly interdisciplinary and will involve a significant amount of physical oceanographic fieldwork and both larval collection and identification. The successful candidate should be highly motivated, work well in a team, and be willing to conduct research in field settings throughout the year. Desired qualifications include an excellent academic record in biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, or mathematics, as well as strong writing and computing skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Charles Tilburg (
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
; 207-602-2422) and visit http://faculty.une.edu/cas/ctilburg/. For details on the application procedure, visit http://www.une.edu/cas/marine/graduate/index.cfm. Applicants must apply by February 15, 2010 for full consideration. The University of New England (http://www.une.edu) is located on the coast of Southern Maine, approximately 45 minutes from Portland.
|
|
2010 Summer Employment Opportunities
JAMES J. HOWARD LAB
74 Magruder Road
Highlands, NJ 07732
http://sh.nefsc.noaa.gov/
For more information: http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/sstudent/2010opportunities.htm
|
|
| << Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 Next > End >>
| | Results 46 - 52 of 52 |
|
