Coral biologist position for recent graduates

The US Geological Survey has announced a biologist position (GS 7/9, term) for up to 3 years based on St. John, US Virgin Islands.

The incumbent will be supervised by Dr. Caroline Rogers and will work closely with biologists from the National Park Service and USGS to conduct monitoring/research on coral reefs in St. John and St. Croix (including Acropora palmata zones and deeper reefs). The focus will be on effects of bleaching and coral diseases.

If interested, please go to www.usajobs.gov and search on the Announcement Number ER-2010-0125. Applications must be received by 02/18/10.

Scuba certification is required.

For more information, please contact Crystal M Johnson (703) 648 7470, cmjohnson@usgs.gov.

Summer fisheries jobs for students

Summer fisheries jobs for students in Arkansas or Montana.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

There are internships available for the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program available at universities throughout the country. See the NSF page for a complete list.

There are dozens of programs, including:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
University of Texas at Austin
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Maryland Sea Grant

Summer internships for undergraduates in science policy

These NSF-funded internships in Washington, D.C. are for undergraduates looking to get experience integrating science with policy and management.

Student job opportunities

See this page for US Fish and Wildlife Service internship opportunities for college students.

Why do animals get bigger at colder latitudes?

Congratulations to Chuan-Kai Ho for a recent press release about an upcoming article in The American Naturalist!

Field Research Technician at Audubon of Florida’s Tavernier Science Center

Audubon of Florida’s Tavernier Science Center is seeking a Field Research Technician to fill a full time position monitoring prey base fish populations in the mangrove zone of Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and the Florida Keys. Scientific responsibilities include collection and analysis of fishes and physical data, and maintaining a data base. Field data will be collected from, powerboats, row boats and helicopters. Other job responsibilities include maintenance of vehicles, boats, and all field equipment including nets.

In addition to the duties described above, technicians will be expected to assist with other on-going projects at this research center which include SAV surveys, as well as banding and nest monitoring of roseate spoonbills. Applicants may be required to work long and unpredictable hours alone, in the sometimes-harsh environment of South Florida (e.g., heat and humidity, intense sun exposure, boating in rough seas, exposure to myriad biting insects including mosquitoes and flies), capable of working in close proximity to crocodiles, alligators and snakes, and tolerate project mishaps like broken boats/vehicles, schedule cancellations due to weather, etc. with good humor.

Qualifications

B.S. with a background in marine, estuarine, or wetlands ecology (or similar work experience).

Applicants need to have a valid driver’s license, experience with small boats, and operating vehicles with trailers.

Heavy lifting is required.

A successful candidate will exhibit a strong work ethic, work well in teams and independently in the field.

Individuals who have field experience in Florida’s estuaries, mangrove forests and/or coastal wetlands, sampling and identification of fishes are desired.

Additionally, a basic knowledge of boat maintenance and repair is preferred.

If interested in the position please send a cover letter and resume with 3 references electronically to Michelle Robinson at mrobinson@audubon.org. Closing Date for this posting is November 8, 2009 and the starting date for the position will be in early January 2010.