Student Internships & Jobs

Last Updated 15 March 2013

Also see the RIT site for yet more paid internships (including pre-vet and pre med internships)

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*Field Based Ecology and Evolution*

http://www.kbs.msu.edu/education/internships-reu/nsf-reus-for-undergrads

The Kellogg Biological Station is currently accepting applications from highly motivated students for the Summer REU Program. REU students will live in residence at KBS and develop an independent research project in conjunction with a research mentor. Tentative program dates are May 27th-August 2nd. REU students will be provided a stipend ($3000--$4500), free room and board, and potentially travel expenses. We encourage applications from students from underrepresented backgrounds in the sciences and students who have limited research opportunities at their home institutions. Funding for the REU program is provided by BEACON (An NSF Center for the Study of Evolution in Action), the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), and individual NSF grants awarded to KBS faculty.

*2013 REU Projects*

Climate change and rapid evolution

Effects of climate change on Damselflies

Invasive species ecology

Plant eco-physiology

Restoration ecology

Biological invasions

Ecological genetics

*APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEB. 1st 2013*

In addition to the REU program KBS offers initial research experiences through the Undergraduate Research Apprentice (URA) Program. URA students take a course at KBS, live in residence, and serve as research assistants to graduate students and post-docs. More information can be found at: http://www.kbs.msu.edu/education/internships-reu/research-apprenticeship.

The Kellogg Biological Station is located in southwest Michigan on the banks of beautiful Gull Lake. World renowned for its contributions to ecological science and evolutionary biology, the Station is home to one of the National Science Foundation's Long-Term Ecological Research sites, and is committed to science and ecology education, conservation of natural resources and sustainable agriculture research and demonstration. The 4,065-acre station includes Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Farm, the Kellogg Biological Laboratories, the KBS Conference Center, Extension and Outreach offices and the Lux Arbor Reserve. The nearby Kellogg Experimental Forest is closely affiliated with KBS.

More information on:

KBS (http://www.kbs.msu.edu)

BEACON (http://www.beacon-center.org)

GLBRC (http://www.glbrc.org)

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Summer field research internships

Are you interested in gaining field research experience and learning about the ecology and evolution of plants and plant-animal interactions in fragmented prairie? We are looking for 3-5 summer field researchers for an NSF-funded project on habitat fragmentation of the tallgrass prairie. We are investigating how small plant population size influences inbreeding, demography, pollination, and herbivory in the purple coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia. This is a great summer internship, REU, or co-op for those interested in field biology or conservation research.

No experience is necessary, but you must be enthusiastic and hard-working. You will survey natural plant populations, measure plant traits in experimental plots, hand-pollinate plants, observe & collect insects, and assist in all aspects of research. Housing is provided and there is a stipend. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to do an independent project as an REU participant.

If you want more information or wish to apply, please visit this website http://echinaceaProject.org/opportunities/ or contact Stuart Wagenius. Applications will be reviewed starting 28 February 2012.

----- Stuart Wagenius, Ph.D. Conservation Scientist Division of Plant Science and Conservation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 phone: 847 835 6978 fax: 847 835 6975

email: echinaceaProject@gmail.com web: http://echinaceaProject.org/

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LUMCON’s 2013 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program: Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments

The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) invites undergraduates to apply for our NSF-sponsored, 2013 REU program in Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Changing Coastal Environments. We are recruiting highly motivated undergraduates from around the country interested in gaining hands-on research experience. Successful applicants will receive a $5000 stipend, room and board at the Marine Center, funds to support transportation to and from LUMCON, and research and small boat use funds.

Each student will spend ten weeks (June 3rd – August 9th) at LUMCON conducting independent research projects with guidance from scientific mentors/mentor teams while interacting with peers participating in other aspects of LUMCON’s summer field program. Each student is paired with a scientific mentor based on mutual research interests. Areas of research for this summer include biogeochemistry, benthic ecology, coastal geology, coastal hypoxia, wetland science, ecosystem ecology, fisheries and aquaculture, and Gulf Oil Spill impacts.

The program is open to current undergraduates (typically rising juniors and seniors) who are US citizens or permanent residents. Students from underrepresented groups in science, from small colleges, and first generation college students are encouraged to apply. Applications are due February 28, 2013. More information about the program and application materials can be found at http://www.lumcon.edu/REU. Prospective applicants may also send questions to reu@lumcon.edu.

LUMCON, located in Cocodrie, LA, was formed in 1979 to coordinate and stimulate Louisiana's activities in marine research and education and is situated within a dynamic coastal habitat that inspires a myriad of research questions along a freshwater to saltwater continuum. LUMCON faculty and their research teams focus on a variety of related research themes across these diverse habitats, including river/ocean interactions, coastal productivity, delta formation and degradation, human and environmental impacts (including the immediate and long-term impacts of the recent Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill), and organismal ecology. LUMCON’s setting combined with expertise of the faculty and mentor pool provide a unique opportunity for REU students to participate in a scientific research and professional mentoring program that interfaces fundamental research questions in dynamic coastal ecosystems to science-based policy and management activities.

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Please advertise the following international REU site in your undergraduate classes. The application deadline is January 31, 2013.

Texas A&M University is again hosting a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site funded by the National Science Foundation for 10 undergraduate students to conduct cutting- edge research in a tropical montane forest in central Costa Rica. Specifically, the REU site provides a unique international opportunity for students to be immersed in the practice of active inquiry and research in:

Ecohydrology: feedback between forest vegetation and hydrology from the scale of an individual leaf to the entire stand

Hydrology: movement and distribution of water through the forest from above-canopy precipitation and cloud immersion, to stream and groundwater flow

Meteorology and climatology: spatial and temporal variation in precipitation, evapotranspiration and boundary layer structure from the scale of an individual stand to the entire watershed

Soil Science:structure and geochemistry of forest soil

Successful applicants will receive all expenses paid trip to Costa Rica in addition to a $500 a week stipend. Further information about the program can be found at http://costaricareu.tamu.edu/ and a description of the Soltis Center for Research and Education in Costa Rica can be found at http://soltiscentercostarica.tamu.edu/.

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GIS/GPS Internship 2013

*Position Description:* The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is now taking applications for a halftime GIS/GPS Intern / halftime student in 2013. We are looking for a student who has solid experience with GIS and/or GPS. Experience with IT would be a plus. Fifty percent of the intern’s time will be spent on several projects: 1) assisting the GIS/GPS Coordinator with training users to use handheld GEOXT GPS units, entering and reviewing metadata, downloading and post-processing files from GPS units, mapping sites, creating maps, and helping with other mapping related projects, 2) overseeing upkeep and troubleshooting of the Barclay computer lab, and 3) occasionally assisting with the maintenance of sensors at permanent weather stations at remote sites. The remaining fifty percent of the intern's time will be spent on an Independent Research Project OR a short course and a smaller independent research project. The research project could be focused on field biology or, alternatively, it could be a mapping/GIS project.

*Conditions*: We are looking for someone who is not afraid of hard work and has a sincere interest in GPS and GIS. The intern must be detail-oriented, skilled with computers, and be familiar with GIS software. The chosen student will work an average of 20 hours/week on GIS and GPS projects, computer lab upkeep, and weather station assistance, and an average of 20 hours/week on their independent project and/or short course.

*Dates and Cost: *This program runs from approximately June 9 to August 16 (10 weeks). The total Educational Fee for the summer is $5100. RMBL covers half this fee, as the student is a half-time intern. The student is responsible for the other half of this fee: $2550. The educational fee covers Room, Meals, and Station Fees for a total of 10 weeks (maximum) plus tuition for 5 credits of Independent Research. The student is responsible for parking fees, laundry fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. The student will be reimbursed $200 for travel expenses.

*To apply:* To apply for this internship, complete the online application to our educational program. Go to www.rmbl.org and follow the link for 'Students'

When choosing your ‘Courses’, please explain that you’re applying for the GIS/GPS Internship. For the essay portion of the application, please include a description of your experience and interests and how that relates to the described position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We will choose an intern by early April, 2013.

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Registration for RMBL's 2013 undergraduate research program is now open at:

www.rmbl.org Follow the link for 'students'

I encourage people on Ecolog to forward this email to students that might benefit from the program.

Each year RMBL matches approximately 40 students with mentors from around the world. Students have opportunities to work on a wide array of ecological and evolutionary field projects. Additionally, students have the opportunity to supplement their research project with additional training in field ecology or wildlife biology. RMBL provides REU funding for approximately 10 students. RMBL also makes available additional scholarships. Consequently financial need should not preclude students from applying.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students thinking about a career in the sciences. RMBL is located in Gothic, Colorado, a stunningly beautiful location in the Rockies. Because we host approximately 100 graduate students and senior scientists, undergraduates have an opportunity to learn about graduate programs from around the world. Many undergraduates end up as co-authors on scientific papers and start building professional networks that foster their career across a lifetime. We have had many undergraduates turn their summer research into a senior thesis project, even though they have not necessarily had someone from their school present at RMBL during the summer.

Our program does fill. Consequently we encourage strongly motivated applicants, or applicants who need financial support, to submit their online application by Feb. 15 for REU applicants and by March 4 for RMBL Scholarships. Students can apply for both sources of funds with one application.

You can explore more about RMBL through our Digital RMBL project at: http://rmbl.info/rockymountainbiolab/digital_rmbl_home.html

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RMBL Invasive Plant Intern

*Position Description:* The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is now taking applications for an Invasive Plant Intern in 2013. We are looking for a student interested in invasive plant management and plant restoration. The intern's duties will include: 1) assisting with ongoing experiments to control the spread of Canada Thistle, Smooth Brome, and Yellow Toadflax; 2) active management of invasive plants by manual removal and spot applications of herbicides; 3) transplanting plants and collecting and sowing seed to restore native plants to disturbed sites; 4)coordination of adult volunteers as they help with weed management; 5) using GPS equipment to map invasive plants; and 6) assisting in revegetation of disturbed areas.

*Conditions*: We are looking for someone who is not afraid of hard work and has a sincere interest in active management of invasive plants. The chosen student will work an average of 40 hours/week on invasive plant management, research, and revegetation.

*Dates: *This program runs from approximately June 9 to August 16, 2013 (10 weeks); start and end dates are flexible.

*Benefits and Cost: * Housing, meals, and station fees, will be provided. In addition, $200 is available for travel expense reimbursement. The student is responsible for any parking fees, if he/she has a car and other miscellaneous expenses such as laundry or store charges incurred during the summer.

*To apply:* To apply for this internship, complete the online application to our educational program. Go to: www.rmbl.org and follow the link for 'students'.

When choosing your ‘Courses’, please explain that you’re applying for the Invasive Plant Internship. For the essay portion of the application, please include a description of your interest in invasive plant research, management, revegetation and/or working with volunteers.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We plan to choose an intern by early April, 2013.

*Questions*: please contact the Science Director Dr. Jennifer Reithel ( sd@rmbl.org)

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We are ready to begin taking applications for our summer research program "SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Focus) - Climate Change, Global Warming, and the Health of Texas Bays and Estuaries," which runs for 10-weeks this summer (June 4-August 8 2013). Research activities available to students center around various aspects of the health and functioning of coastal, nearshore, and offshore environments on the central Texas Gulf of Mexico. See our website for more information http://www.sci.tamucc.edu/surf/. Applications close on March 8, 2013.

Kim Withers, Ph.D. Professional Associate Professor Assistant to the Chair Department of Life Sciences Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361-825-3907, 361-825-5907

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ANNOUNCING: Summer 2013 REU Opportunities in The Ecology and Evolution of Changing Environments at Kansas State University

Kansas State University invites applicants for a 10-week REU Summer Program. The focus of the program is on the mechanistic understanding of ecological and evolutionary responses to short- and long-term responses to changing environments. Research projects will address biological patterns observed in changing environments by examining underlying genetic, developmental, physiological, or ecological mechanisms.

The program is hosted by the Ecological Genomics Institute, The Konza Prairie Biological Station, and the Division of Biology at K-State. Over 30 faculty from the Division of Biology and Departments of Entomology, Geography, and Plant Pathology, will serve as potential mentors. Participants will learn modern approaches in ecology and evolutionary biology, attend professional development seminars, travel to important ecological sites and genomic centers in Kansas and Missouri, and have two opportunities to present their research. The program covers costs of accommodations. Participants will also receive a generous stipend.

The deadline for applications is the 1st of March 2013.

Complete information is available by visiting http://www.ksu.edu/reu. Specific questions can be directed to the PIs (Dr. Bruce A. Snyder and Dr. Theodore J. Morgan) at biologyreu@ksu.edu.

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The University of Arizona will be holding a 10-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program this summer in environmental and Earth system sciences at Biosphere 2 (B2 http://www.b2science.org/outreach/reu). Students will participate in a variety of activities that will help them pursue a career in environmental sciences. Students will conduct their own research under a mentor, interact with other participants and scientists, and present research findings in a formal symposium setting. A unique part of the B2 REU experience will be the opportunity to interact with the public who visit B2 on tour and to obtain training in outreach related to their research topics. Additionally, students will participate in professional development workshops, an ethics in science workshop, and field trips to local attractions. Students in their Sophomore or Junior years from a wide range of disciplines and interests including biology, ecology, plant sciences, hydrology, soil science, geology, atmospheric science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or computer science are encouraged to apply. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this NSF funded program.

Research at Biosphere 2 (www.b2science.org & http://leo.b2science.org/) aims to catalyze interdisciplinary thinking and understanding about the Earth, its living systems, and its future. Students in the REU program will conduct research in the Earth system and environmental sciences that examines some facet of soil-water-atmosphere-plant interactions. Improving understanding of these interactions is important in gaining insight into the impacts and causes of global environmental change and variation. Key to research at B2 is the use of methods and techniques that allow linking across scales. Additionally, some REU projects will be conducted in partnership with the southwestern Critical Zone Observatory (http://www.czo.arizona.edu/). Projects will focus on a variety of topics that include (but aren’t limited to): coupling ecohydrology and biogeochemistry, investigating abiotic and biotic contributions to ecosystem processes, integrating measurements across scales, using innovative tools to link climate and ecological function, and modeling of ecosystem and soil processes.

REU Students will receive: $5,000 stipend Lodging at Biosphere 2’s student village Food allowance Travel to and from Tucson, AZ

Applications are due March 8, 2013, and application material can be found at: http://www.b2science.org/outreach/reu

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Position: Summer Field Assistants - Arctic LTER

Position Summary:

The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking applicants for summer field assistant positions on an ongoing ecological research project. These positions will be located at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska. For additional information about the Ecosystems Center and its programs, visit our web site at http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/. Information about the Arctic Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project is available at http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/ARC/ and information about the Toolik Field Station is available at http://www.uaf.edu/toolik/. The following positions will be filled pending funding.

Additional Information:

Chemistry Summer FA: The successful candidate will participate in research on the quantitative and qualitative analyses of nutrients in natural water samples. Duties include facilitating chemical measurements through the preparation of standards and reagents, and the maintenance of instruments for a multi-user laboratory at the Toolik Field Station. Some field work involved. Prior chemistry experience is required.

Terrestrial Summer FA: The successful candidate will participate in research on tundra ecosystems. Duties include sampling and processing plant and soil samples, collection of precipitation and weather data, and maintenance of long-term fertilizer experiments and field greenhouses. Basic laboratory skills, familiarity with spreadsheet software, and some knowledge of plants and soils preferred.

General FA including Terrestrial, Aquatic, and/or Human Dimensions research: The focus of effort of this position is still to be decided. In any event the duties will involve field research, sampling, and basic data analysis, working under the supervision of one or more senior project collaborators in terrestrial, lake, stream, or Human Dimensions research.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants must be college graduates (BS or MS), with significant course work and/or field experience in ecology.

Candidates for these jobs should be available to live at Toolik Field Station for 2-3 months during June, July and August. Travel to Toolik Field Station is paid for by the grant as well as the cost of room and board at the station and a salary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Some background in terrestrial ecology, soil science, aquatic ecology, hydrology, chemistry, fish ecology and/or ecosystems ecology preferred. Applicants with skills and experience that is particularly suited to some of our ongoing research (e.g., field photosynthesis systems, advanced analytical chemistry methods) may be considered for employment at higher rank and salary.

Physical Requirements

Applicants should be in good health, capable of rigorous outdoor activity, and prepared to live in a field camp where cooperation with others is essential, personal privacy is limited, and living accommodations are spare and simple.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Transcripts are required documents, but may be uploaded with your application package or sent via fax to the Human Resources Office, 508-289-7118.

APPLY ONLINE AT: <https://mbl.simplehire.com>https://mbl.simplehire.com AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Molly Kelleher Human Resources Office Office Hours-9:00 am to 1:00 pm Marine Biological Laboratory 7 MBL Street Woods Hole, MA 02543 (508) 289-7422 humanres@mbl.edu

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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) - Arctic

Date: January 28, 2013

Position Summary:

The Ecosystems Center of the Marine Biological Laboratory is seeking undergraduate applicants for several Arctic research projects. The Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) positions are available to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents only who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating seniors). Successful candidates will participate in field research on either terrestrial or aquatic ecosystems in the Toolik Lake Research Natural Area on the North Slope of Alaska.

Additional Information:

In addition to gaining experience by assisting on a variety of project activities, REU students typically engage in a small independent project that is linked to larger studies of lakes, streams, tundra or land-water interactions. REU participants are expected to collect and analyze data and to produce a poster describing their project near the end of the field season.

We anticipate funding for support of at least two REU positions during the 2013 field season, both in association with the Arctic LTER project (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/ARC/).

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or ecosystem studies. Attention to detail and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential.

Candidates for these jobs should be available to live at Toolik Field Station for 8-10 weeks during June, July and August. Travel to Toolik Field Station is paid for by grant funds as well as the cost of room and board at the station.

Physical Requirements

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please do not ask referees to send unsolicited letters; these will be requested by us for final candidates only. Unofficial transcripts are required documents, but may be uploaded with your application package or faxed to the Human Resources Office at 508-289-7931. If faxing, please include the position posting number or reference code.

APPLY ONLINE AT: <https://mbl.simplehire.com>https://mbl.simplehire.com AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Molly Kelleher Human Resources Office Office Hours-9:00 am to 1:00 pm Marine Biological Laboratory 7 MBL Street Woods Hole, MA 02543 (508) 289-7422 humanres@mbl.edu

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We are hiring a Conservation GIS Intern for the summer at Audubon Alaska. Please send this along to anyone who may be interested.

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1608/job?mode=view

Thank you,

Melanie

Melanie A. Smith Landscape Ecologist

Audubon Alaska 441 West 5th Ave, Suite 300 Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 276-7034

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Summer 2013 NSF-Funded Research Opportunities for Your Undergraduates: Application Deadline February 22, 2013

The Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University would like to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the 2013 cohort for the NSF-funded REU-EXCITE (EXpanding sCientific Investigation Through Entomology) program. This 10-week, research-intensive program takes places in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University under the direction of Dr. Kevin Heinz. Applicants have an array of research projects from which to choose based on their interest area(s).

Potential research projects, application information, instructions and deadlines, as well as previous cohort information, can be found on the REU-EXCITE website at http://insects.tamu.edu/reu.

Students selected for participation will receive a stipend, admission to TAMU as a non-degree seeking student and registration in one (1) credit hour of research, subsistence, and travel support to and from College Station, as well as access to TAMU student services.

Interested applicants may contact Rebecca Hapes, REU-EXCITE Coordinator at rhapes@tamu.edu<mailto:rhapes@tamu.edu> or Dr. Kevin Heinz, REU-EXCITE PI at kmheinz@tamu.edu<mailto:kmheinz@tamu.edu>.

Rebecca Hapes '99 Senior Academic Advisor II Department of Entomology Texas A&M University rhapes@tamu.edu<mailto:rhapes@tamu.edu>

2475 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-2475

Tel. 979.845.9733 | Fax. 979.845.6305

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We are looking for up to four undergraduates or recent graduates to join our team of interdisciplinary researchers in Northeast Iceland during this coming summer. Broadly, we study the dynamics of Lake Mývatn’s aquatic insect emergences and their effects on in-lake and around-lake ecosystems and communities. Interns will be expected to both assist in ongoing research at this LTREB (Long-Term Research in Ecological Biology) site and complete an independent research project.

ELIGIBILITY: Two of the four positions must meet requirements for the NSF-REU program. To be eligible for an NSF-REU, applicants must be non-graduating undergraduate students with US citizenship. We do have non-REU internships available. Please contact us if you are interested in working on this project but do not meet REU eligibility criteria.

SELECTION CRITERIA AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We will consider the ability of a student to conduct a semi- independent research project, live and work with our team under field conditions in rural Iceland, benefit from the experience, and contribute to our overall research project.

The research focuses on understanding the population dynamics of midges in Mývatn and the role they play in the dynamics of the aquatic and surrounding terrestrial food webs. The students will participate with international faculty, post-docs and graduate students conducting research in Iceland. This includes collecting and processing arthropod, zooplankton, sediment, and plant samples and conducting lab and field experiments. Roughly half the research will be conducted in aquatic systems, and half in terrestrial.

Relevant skills and experience include previous lab and (especially) field research, strong work ethic, microscope proficiency, enjoying working outdoors, experience on boats, operation of power tools and small-engine machinery, foreign travel/cross-cultural experiences, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work both in a team and independently.

APPLICATION COMPONENTS: 1. Cover letter Your cover letter should outline your background and the reasons why you would be a good candidate for this position. Include a discussion of why you want this position and how it relates to your career goals. Also, be specific about experiences and skills you are bringing to the position. Make your case for why you should get the position, highlighting details from your CV or other pertinent information that might not appear on your CV.

2. Resume / Curriculum vitae Submit a current resume that details your education and work experience. Include references on your resume. Please provide the names and contact information for at least two people who we can contact to ask specific questions about your background and qualifications for the position.

Submit your application as a single pdf file (only 1), including cover letter and resume/CV. Send your pdf by e-mail to Kyle Webert, Department of Zoology, webert@wisc.edu. Include your surname in the file (e.g., Smith_Iceland_application.pdf). Put “2013 Summer REU in Iceland” in the subject line of the email. After initial screening of materials, finalists will be contacted for interviews in mid-March.

DEADLINE: For full consideration for summer 2013 internships, please submit your application by March 3, 2013.

OTHER DETAILS: All internship positions (REU and non-REU) include travel expenses to and from Iceland, food and lodging, and a small stipend. Interns are expected to join the research team in Iceland from early-June to late-August. A critical part of the program is conducting your own research project with our guidance. We also expect the student to take the lead ommunicating the results of that work. Past summer research interns have completed their projects as senior research theses or have presented their work at national conferences. We are excited about this research and our 2013 field season! If you have any questions about the position, or our work in general, please don’t hesitate to email us. More information about our work and field experience can be found at our blog, http://uwmyvatn.blogspot.com/

Contacts: Kyle Webert (graduate student) webert@wisc.edu Cristina Herren (graduate student) cherren@wisc.edu Tony Ives (professor) arives@wisc.edu Claudio Gratton (professor) cgratton@wisc.edu

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Research Internships in Wetland Plant Ecology Beginning Summer 2013 Ideal for Students with Undergraduate Degrees Contemplating Graduate School

Includes independent research project. Provides Weekly stipend, Room, and Food stipend.

Internships at MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center, a division of Archbold Biological Station, in south-central Florida in the Agro-Ecology Program. Interns will work in the agro-ecology laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth (Betsey) Boughton, which emphasizes wetland ecology, community ecology, restoration ecology, landscape ecology, and disturbance ecology (grazing, fire, flooding). We study plant communities in wetlands, wet prairies, and grasslands embedded in low and high intensity ranchland in the Northern Everglades.

Long-term studies on wetland restoration, fire management, and wetland management manipulating grazing and fire provide outstanding opportunities for short-term comparative studies.

Interns receive room, a meal allowance, and a weekly stipend of $100. They work 20 hours per week as research assistants and the remainder on an independent research project. Internships generally run for 6-12 months but are flexible in their starting dates and durations. Internships offer an opportunity for experience in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice and experimental design to oral and written presentations. Additional information can be found at our web site: http://www.archbold-station.org/station/html/research/internship/internship.html

To apply for an internship in the agro-ecology lab, please provide the following: a cover letter stating research interests, a resume or CV, a summary of grades, and three references by 1 April 2013. Please email applications to:

Elizabeth (Betsey) Boughton eboughton@archbold-station.org Phone: 863-699-0242 ext 2

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orthern Illinois University is proud to host a NSF-funded summer Research Experience for Undergraduate program, Operation E-Tank. The goal of this REU program is to create opportunities to engage undergraduates in interdisciplinary perspectives on sustainability concerning the environment, energy, economy, and ethics.

Eligible undergraduates interested in environmental issues and scientific research with strong potential for a career in science are encouraged to apply for this interdisciplinary summer research opportunity. Students will work directly with faculty mentors and participate in a number of regional workshops and seminars.

The program runs June 16-August 10, 2013. For description of the REU program, potential projects, and information on eligibility and applications, see the Operation E-Tank website: http://niu.edu/reu/

Applications are due Friday, March 1.

--------------------- Nick Barber Dept. of Biological Sciences Northern Illinois University nbarber@niu.edu

Office: MO414 Phone: (815) 753-7811

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Undergraduates seeking research experience in forest ecology are invited to apply for an expense-paid summer internship at Bartlett, Jeffers Brook, and Hubbard Brook Experimental Forests, New Hampshire.

About the Project: Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwood Ecosystems (MELNHE) is an NSF-funded collaboration between researchers at the State University of New York (SUNY ESF), Cornell University, Miami University, The University of Michigan, and The Marine Biological Laboratory. The MELNHE project seeks to examine the limits to forest productivity through the lens of resource optimization theory. This is being done through replicated, large-scale nutrient additions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and calcium in stands of different ages at three sites. Treatment results will be used to help develop the Multi-Element Limitation (MEL) model. More information on the project is available at http://www.esf.edu/melnhe, including a blog from previous field crews.

Internship Description: Interns will gain experience in the field with tree germinant identification, fertilizer application, soil respiration measurements (LiCor LI-8100), root growth measurements (minirhizotrons), and leaf litter collection. Laboratory duties include weighing leaves, sorting roots from soil, and entering and managing data. Interns are encouraged to design their own summer projects, and will have access to previously collected datasets. Interns will have the opportunity to present their work to a group of leading ecosystem scientists at the annual Hubbard Brook Cooperator’s Meeting in July.

Interns are provided with shared housing at Bartlett Experimental Forest; tenting is optional. Typical weekdays begin at 8:00 AM and end at 4:30, although may be shorter or longer depending upon the task. A stipend of $100 per week is provided for living expenses. Food is prepared communally by the interns and graduate student researchers, and costs generally run between $5-6 per day. Interns willing to drive personal vehicles for fieldwork will be reimbursed for mileage at $.55/mile. Unfortunately, we are unable to reimburse for travel to and from New Hampshire.

Desired Qualifications: The ideal applicants have strong interests in forest biology, ecology, or biogeochemistry, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field. Recent graduates will also be considered. A positive attitude is important and a sense of humor is a plus. Candidates should be able to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail under harsh conditions (heat, rain, biting insects). They should also be willing to perform repetitive tasks in the lab. Applicants should be flexible in their expectations, but an estimated breakdown of the summer is: 60% fieldwork, 25% labwork, and 15% independent Project.

To apply send a brief letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references in a single file (word document or pdf) to Craig See at crsee@syr.edu. Please include all previous work experience on resume (not just research experience). Dates of availability should be included in the cover letter. We will begin reviewing applications March 1st.

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Position: Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) - PIE LTER

Date: February 14, 2013

Position Summary:

The MBL Ecosystems Center is seeking undergraduate applicants for summer research fellowships (REU) in watershed and estuarine ecosystems in Massachusetts. Fellowships are sponsored by the Plum Island Ecosystem Long-Term Ecological Research program (http://ecosystems.mbl.edu/pie). REU positions are available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled as undergraduates at U.S. colleges or universities (no graduating college seniors). REU participants are expected to start the program in early June and work full-time for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2013.

Additional Information:

Successful candidates will conduct independent research projects that are linked to larger studies of watersheds, streams, estuary, marshes, or tidal creeks. In addition, participants are expected to assist principal investigators, postdocs, research assistants, and graduate students with ongoing projects and gain experience in a variety of research areas related to coastal science. REU participants are expected to collect and analyze data and present their research results in oral presentations and in poster and written formats by the end of their fellowship. Accommodations are provided at the field station during field work studies.

Basic Qualifications:

Applicants should have completed basic coursework in biology, chemistry and ideally ecology or environmental science. Undergraduates with strong backgrounds in mathematics, computer science, statistics or physics are strongly encouraged to apply. Attention to detail, the ability to work as a member of a team, and a desire to learn new laboratory and field techniques are essential.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be willing to conduct moderately strenuous fieldwork in marine environments, primarily intertidal setting under variable weather conditions. Successful candidates will be expected to spend extended time at the field site in Plum Island Sound (3 hours from Woods Hole) where housing is provided and paid for by the project.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are required documents but may be uploaded with your application package or faxed to the Human Resources Office, 508-289-7118. If faxing, please reference the posting number.

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The TIDE project is looking for a Summer research assistant to help manage field operations. The TIDE Project is an NSF-funded research project in the Plum Island Estuary, Massachusetts. The overarching goal of this project is to understand how nutrient enrichment from upland watersheds and alterations of food webs affect the functioning and structure of salt marshes. Our approach is a controlled experiment of landscape-level (4-5 ha) nutrient additions to 2 salt marsh tidal creeks. To apply for the position go to:

https://mbl.simplehire.com/postings/2406

For more information about the TIDE project go to:

http://tideproject.wordpress.com/about/

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NSF REU Summer Program in Convergence Ecology

Location: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Application Website: http://www.ecology.siu.edu Application Deadline: March 15, 2013 Stipend: $5,000.00 + research, travel support, and lodging Start Date: May 28, 2013

This NSF-funded Site REU offers a diverse array of research opportunities resulting from an extraordinary combination of ecological focal areas and processes studied by SIU Center for Ecology faculty in southern Illinois, a distinctive physiogeographic region where prairie, forest, wetland, floodplain, and river systems converge.

This REU Program will provide research opportunities for up to 10 undergraduate students under the guidance of faculty mentors associated with SIU’s Center for Ecology. The goal of this REU program is to provide students hands-on training with a variety of tools used to conduct ecological research across a spectrum of research areas (to include soil, plants, animals, and multiple ecosystems) and processes (ecological pattern and variability, ecological response to environmental degradation, ecological response to restoration, and conservation and management) made possible through the diverse research programs of faculty members affiliated with SIU’s Center for Ecology. The program will immerse students in research and educational activities aimed to foster (1) hands-on scientific inquiry, (2) development of a diverse ecological skills-set through guided quantitative field and laboratory methods, (3) comprehension of and confidence in communicating science through weekly reading and discussion, (4) a broad awareness of ecological science through weekly seminars, and (5) a better understanding of biodiversity (to include human culture) through educational field trips to local natural and cultural areas. The program will culminate with The Colloquium of Undergraduate Research in Ecology (The CURE).

Financial Details: Lodging for REU students will be provided by SIU campus housing at no cost to participants. This is a paid program; students will receive a stipend of $5,000 during the 10-week summer program (May 28 - August 5, 2013). Up to $800 per student will be available for research supplies.

Qualifications: Applications will be considered from students at any stage of their undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline related to the field of ecology. Students are not eligible if they have completed an undergraduate degree by summer 2013. Students must be U.S. Citizens.

Application Procedure: Instructions and application are available at http://www.ecology.siu.edu/pages/reu.html. Applicants will need to submit an electronic application, unofficial transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to sgbaer@siu.edu.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2013

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the application is completed and submitted on time. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Contacts: Dr. Clay Nielsen (kezo92@siu.edu; 618-453-6930) and Dr. Sara Baer (sgbaer@siu.edu; 618-453-3228)

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REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) is a National Science Foundation-sponsored program wherein undergraduates receive a stipend to conduct independent summer research projects under faculty guidance and mentorship. The School of Natural Resources and The Environment at the University of Arizona has an opening for an REU scholar for the summer of 2013. The REU scholar will work with Drs. Steve Archer, Rachel Gallery and Dave Breshears and with collaborators at New Mexico State, Loyola University-New Orleans and the University of Kentucky examining how plant litter decomposition in deserts is influenced by interactions between radiant energy and wind and water redistribution of soil. In addition to their own investigations, REU scholars will participate in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson. For more details on the project and application procedures, see http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/news.html

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Please go to https://mbl.simplehire.com/postings/2405 to apply

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