EBIO

D.C. Area: Careers in Biodiversity Sciences Workshop

Anonymous — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:41:50 +0000

D.C. Area: Careers in Biodiversity Sciences Workshop Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 04/07/2023 - 10:41

Please see the following information about a unique opportunity at the Smithsonian Institute:

Faculty and undergraduate students are invited to learn about, and prepare for, careers in biodiversity science (including collections science and organismal, evolutionary, ecological, and environmental biology). The workshop takes place in the Washington DC area, but is open to anyone willing/able to fund their own travel and lodging. Applications are now open for the Careers in Biodiversity Sciences Workshop for undergraduates at the Smithsonian on April 21-22, 2023. This opportunity is at no cost to attendees, but registration is required. Spaces are limited and acceptance will be first-come-first-served.

Please visit the website for an agenda, event descriptions, and more information.

This event is in collaboration with the Smithsonian, Central Michigan University, Biodiversity Literacy in Undergraduate Education, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, American Society of Plant Taxonomists, the Society of Herbarium Curators, the Botanical Society of America and the National Science Foundation.

Please email Anna Monfils at monfi1ak@cmich.edu for any questions about the event.

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Job Openings at CU Anschutz

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:21:45 +0000

Job Openings at CU Anschutz Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 03/21/2023 - 08:21

CU Anschutz is hiring two Full-Time Laboratory Science Professionals (for graduating and recently graduated students).

Laboratory Science Professional- Metabolomics (25044)
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine, Metabolomics Core

The Metabolomics Core seeks two individuals to help solve biomedical questions in health and disease using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry techniques with a focus on (but not limited to) blood metabolomics. Candidates will require motivation, analytical skills, attention to detail, software & computer capabilities, and communication and interpersonal skills. The position requires the ability to work independently on multiple projects while maintaining quality control. Successful candidates will have an opportunity for authorship on original manuscripts based on their work.

Examples of Duties Performed

Utilize lab techniques required for research, emphasizing liquid chromatography + mass spectrometry
Perform experiments and tabulate, acquire, and analyze metabolomics data
Prepare reports of quantitative findings including statistical analysis
Maintain laboratory research records of all experiments performed
Support analytical testing using standard lab support knowledge
Method comparison and optimization
Maintenance of technical analytical equipment, prepare lab for daily operations
Review, complete and process logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information
Provide support researching issues and developing recommendations
Dissemination of results and assisting in generating publications
Oral and written presentation of technical results
Meet with clients (faculty, students, researchers) to present results of technical analyses

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:
Entry Level: $40,280 - 51,236
Intermediate Level: $43,834 - 55,757

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Summer 2023 Seat Turtle Field Course through UC Santa Barbara

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:34:39 +0000

Summer 2023 Seat Turtle Field Course through UC Santa Barbara Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 01/20/2023 - 10:34

Please read the following information provided byUCSB's BIOMA sea turtle field course in Costa Rica:

UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course and Expedition

2 WEEK PROGRAM | COSTA RICA | SUMMER 2023

Created by a graduate from UC Santa Bárbara - Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, BIOMA has provided to over one thousand university students worldwide with a two-week academic & high quality sea turtle experiential learning and hands-on research experience. Our participants collaborate side by side with experts to learn about sea turtle biology, ecology and management while doing impactful on-site conservation work and living in a local community.

Student teams (about 14 like-minded students per group), will build skills of real world application, boost their resume and knowledge while discovering incredible landscapes at Costa Rica’s Pacific sunshine coast.

Join us at BIOMA and APPLY to not only learn about sea turtles and science. It's about connecting people and creating an unbreakable bond between science and humanities.

Program Highlights:

Affordable, university student tailored, two-week hands-on research and conservation program with endangered seaturtles and experts in the field.
Some students can gain academic credit (4 units) through internship or independent studies (depending on the University).
Travel to one of the most bio-diverse, safest and happiest countries in the world, Costa Rica.
Become part of a wonderful local coastal community.
Make friends and build connections with other like-minded students
Boost your resume with an official Certificate from the Costa Rica Ministry of Environment.
Apply what you learned in class into the field and connect with people & nature.
Over 15 years of experience and more than one thousand students.

Come Join us! Limited spaces available.

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Internship Opportunities for Students with Environment for the Americas

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:37:01 +0000

Internship Opportunities for Students with Environment for the Americas Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/11/2023 - 08:37

Environment for the Americas works with federal agencies to provide unique experiences for underrepresented students in the fields of natural resources, conservation, science communications, cultural stewardship, and more. These positions are 11 weeks to one year and can afford interns the opportunity for hiring at their sites.

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Global Seminar: Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Brazil)

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:58:10 +0000

Global Seminar: Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazil's Atlantic Forest (Brazil) Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/18/2022 - 08:58

"Conservation Biology & Practice in Brazil's Atlantic Forest" Global Seminar (EBIO/ENVS 4340) in Maymester 2023. It will be on site this coming year. The application deadline is 1 December 2022. This course counts for EBIO 4000 level.

The dates are 15 May - 1 June 2023. If you are interested, please go to the Information Meeting on 3 Nov (3:30 pm, UMC 384) or connect with Study Abroad.

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Mountain Research Station: Winter Ecology

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:49:22 +0000

Mountain Research Station: Winter Ecology Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 10/18/2022 - 08:49

Join our EBIO and Mountain Research Station team for our Winter Ecology field course.

This course fulfills EBIO 4000 level and lab requirements, and/or 4000 level ENVS Application

Wintertime offers insights into the natural history of organisms & ecosystems not often appreciated during summer visits to the Rockies
Join us in the mountains to study cold-season processes that shape alpine/subalpine ecological dynamics year-round

Instructors: Dr. Tim Kittel (INSTAAR) & Derek Sweeney (EBIO)

Dates & Times: 18 Jan – 4 March 2023

Mountain Research Station – 6 weekends
Times: Sat – 8:30a-5p & 7:30-8.30p, Sun – 8:30a-5p
Boulder Main Campus – Lecture Weds 5-6p – 7 meetings

Topics:

Climate
Snowpack
Vegetation dynamics
Soil ecology
Mammalogy
Ornithology
Limnology

Format: Field & lab exercises – Individual field project. Evening guest lectures

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Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring: Terrestrial Survey Methods Seminar

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:27:17 +0000

Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring: Terrestrial Survey Methods Seminar Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/16/2022 - 08:27

**On behalf of Dr. Nichole Barger**

Hello everyone!

Welcome back and I hope you all had an amazing summer. I want to let all of your know of an amazing opportunity to get a certification in the Bureau of Land Management’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) methods. If you are interested in field crew positions for the summer of 2023, this training will definitely give you a foot in the door for these jobs. We are piloting this program this fall in the hope we will be able to offer it every fall. Here is the description of the program:

Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring: Terrestrial Survey Methods Seminar

This class provides the framework and skills to understand the condition and trends of terrestrial resources through implementing a monitoring program which is consistent with the Bureau of Land Management’s Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) Strategy. You read more about AIM here: https://www.blm.gov/aim/strategy

Terrestrial monitoring methods will focus primarily on field measurements of vegetation and soils. Guest lecturers associated with the BLM will guide students through all segments of the curriculum. The primary AIM methods training segments include:

core monitoring concepts
biotic and abiotic indicators
site characterization techniques
quantitative data collection protocols
data quality assurance and quality control
data management best practices
two field sessions of quantitative data collection at a local field site

Following completion of this course students will be able to measure and calculate the AIM terrestrial quantitative indicators using standard field methods. Ensure monitoring data quality using quality control and assurance mechanisms such as calibration, electronic data capture and data management. Implement monitoring in a structured and consistent manner. Additionally, students will develop an understanding of sample design development, statistical approaches to data analysis, and a selection of current data applications to land management. This course will cover all primary AIM training components to prepare students for AIM field crew seasons, should students be interested in applying for these seasonal positions. A wide array of state and federal agencies conduct similar inventory and monitoring programs for natural resources. This seminar course will provide an introduction to this type of work and a discussion of potential employment paths students could pursue related to this work.
Lectures will be held weekly, on Tuesdays, from 4 pm to 6 pm, beginning the week of August 22^nd and ending October 18^th . There will be no lectures the week of September 12th. Field days will be 6 hours in duration and will be held Saturday September 24^th and Saturday October 1^st . Students must provide their own transportation to a field site in the local area. To get the certification all sessions must be attended. Class size will be capped at 15 students. First come, first serve!

If you are interested please fill out this short survey:

https://forms.gle/AEr3BVfoghUNk8t88

You can also contact me directly with questions at nichole.barger@colorado.edu.

Best,
Nichole

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