Jobs & Internships Archive | Biological Sciences

Week of December 18, 2023

Summer field work jobs with USGS: As a Biological Science Technician/Field Assistant with the U.S. Geological Survey, some of your specific duties will include: Technical work in a field environment in support of professional or technical employees engaged in data collection activities or analysis of biological data collection activities or analysis of biological samples. Performs one or more of the following duties:  Collect field data for long term forest research projects in Redwood National and State Parks. Measure forest structure and tree growth in old‐growth and second‐growth forests. Other data collected includes fuels and understory vegetation surveys. Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research and vegetation identification. Collect field data on forests and fuels in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Collect detailed surface and canopy fuel data in recently burned and unburned forests, as well as forest regeneration data. Operates a government motor vehicle. Opportunities to assist with data collection in the field are available on an as‐needed basis.
For more info, download the flyer

Smithsonian Institution Summer Horticulture Opportunity: The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. We would like to invite eligible and interested students to apply to our horticulture internship. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SG's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the ornamental horticulture industry. We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, environmental science, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions.
Learn more and apply at: Horticulture Internship - Smithsonian Gardens (si.edu)

Funding Opportunity: Sea Grant 2024 National Aquaculture Initiative: National Sea Grant anticipates having between $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 for research projects and programs that will develop and refine methods, protocols, techniques, and/or strategies to enhance the production (e.g. performance, growth, survival, yield) of one or more life stages of aquaculture species with the overall goal of improving the efficiency, output, and profitability of commercial coastal, marine, or Great Lakes region aquaculture businesses. Proposals are sought that will support broad, non-proprietary research to address issues and/or barriers to aquaculture production; make that information available to aquaculture businesses; and preferably include participation and involvement of Sea Grant extension personnel and industry stakeholders. All applicants interested in partnering with California Sea Grant must complete a partnership form by January 3rd, 5:00 PM PT to help coordinate proposals with California Sea Grant Extension personnel.
Find more info at: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/2024-national-aquaculture-initiative-enhancing-production-coastal-marine-and-great-lakes

Paid Summer Internship for Undergraduates at UC San Diego: The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science and technology to apply for the 2024 MPL Summer Internship Program. The MPL Summer Internship program is a paid, ten-week research program where students complete their own individual research project under the mentorship of some of the most notable scientists in the world. In addition to their research, students will attend weekly seminars, participate in hands-on activities, and more. Interns receive a $16.85/hour salary and a $6,000 taxable stipend to offset costs of housing, meals, transportation, etc. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors!
Learn more and apply at: https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/ or download a flyer

Final Reminder: Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research 2024-NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals?
· Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas?
· Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas?

If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you!

· The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students.
· HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas which includes social sciences.
· As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities, giving you a competitive edge as you move forward toward your career.
Application at the following link: https://bit.ly/HSPOWER24

Department of Energy RENEW Grant- Apply Now for Summer 2024 Internships at Sandia National Laboratories: As part of a Department of Energy RENEW grant, we have internship opportunities at Sandia National Laboratories exploring quantum information science and technology. We do not expect or require prior experience in quantum computing or information science. Instead, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about growing their STEM training in the new and exciting field of quantum science. We are especially interested in applications from groups who are traditionally underrepresented in engineering and the physical sciences. Example internship projects include exploring topological material-based device physics, developing software to interface hardware with existing trapped ion quantum controls, characterizing a broadband electro-optical modulator for trapped ion quantum computing, and developing simulations for trapped ion behavior. The internships take place in Albuquerque, NM and are only open to CSU students. Participants must be an enrolled undergraduate student at any CSU campus, able to relocate to Albuquerque for the program ($1500 relocation assistance available) and be able to work 40 hours a week for 10-12 weeks between May and September 2024. Interns will be compensated $30/hour. The positions are open to all STEM majors. Application webpage: https://www.csusm.edu/physics/quantum/internships.html

CDC Public Health Internship and Fellowship Opportunity: The PHEFA internship and fellowship program is a partnership between CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne Diseases (DVBD) and the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The program was created to help address the lack of diversity in the field of entomology, and accordingly, eligible students must have attended a minority serving institution at some point in their academic career, such as Cal Poly-Humboldt. The application (for interns and 1 year fellows) is open from December 15, 2023 to February 15, 2024. Students interested in public health, entomology, microbiology, genetics and other related STEM fields are all encouraged to consider public health entomology as a career path. Candidates with demonstrated interest in public health entomology are most successful in being accepted to the program, but no significant prior entomology experience is required to apply.
Internship application
One year Fellows application

Opening for a communications specialist at the Schatz Energy Research Center: We wanted to let you know about a new opening here at the Schatz Center, for an experienced communications specialist. This role is interdisciplinary in nature, as key responsibilities include understanding, synthesizing, and translating technical concepts into accessible and understandable formats, for a broad range of audiences. This person will collaborate with other professional staff, students, and faculty to interpret and share our research findings and project accomplishments, support donor engagement, and raise visibility via our website and media channels. Details and apply at: https://schatzcenter.org/2023/12/job-communications-specialist-jan2024/ or download a flyer.

Week of December 11, 2023

The American Museum of Natural History's annual Research Experience for Undergraduates program is now accepting applications! This program is stipend-supported, housing-provided 10-week research experience in New York City, working at one of the world's best natural history museums.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.amnh.org/research/richard-gilder-graduate-school/academics/fellowship-and-grant-opportunities/undergraduate-fellowships/reu-biology-program

Field Botanist / Field Ecologist Job Announcement: 2024 Season Lotic AIM Riparian Botanist: The University of Montana (UM) O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement their Lotic Aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy alongside the Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol in Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming. These protocols are targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term hydrologic and biological data at multiple scales across BLM Districts in the Western U.S. For more info, download the flyer.

Pathways to Science STEM Funding & Research Opportunities - Upcoming Deadlines:
Undergraduate Students: Paid Summer Research Programs -- deadlines are fast approaching! PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 700+ summer research programs in all STEM disciplines. These are all FULLY FUNDED opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. We also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx
If you are considering graduate school, search FULLY FUNDED graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, and view resources on applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

Graduate Students: Search paid summer research programs for graduate students, travel grants, and fellowships – many deadlines fast approaching! https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx
Also, search our postdoc positions and view tips on applying for postdoc positions, here: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_Portal.aspx

Summer research opportunity; Environmental Science Institute: Applications are now being accepted to UT Austin’s summer undergraduate research program, which offers a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in environmental science and sustainability research. The application for the 2024 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program, with the theme of Inclusive Student Training in Rapidly Urbanizing Climate-sensitive Terrains (InSTRUCT), is now available. The program is hosted by the Environmental Science Institute at the University of Texas at Austin. The program is aimed at rising juniors and seniors and open to students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents in good academic standing. Applications from members of traditionally underserved groups are encouraged. All rising juniors and seniors are welcome to apply. Program information, including the online application, can be found on the REU InSTRUCT website (https://www.esi.utexas.edu/education/summer-research-experience-for-undergraduates-reu/). ESI will host several information sessions, so please check the REU website in the upcoming weeks for more details or email the REU Coordinator at esi@esi.utexas.edu.

University of Washington Master of Applied Bioengineering Info Session: The Master of Applied Bioengineering (MAB) program at the University of Washington will be hosting several program information sessions in the coming weeks/ Students can register here: https://forms.gle/HEBriGGJ6otz1zd79

This 10-month program is a fantastic opportunity for:

Bachelor’s degree-level engineers who want to gain direct experience developing biomedical technologies that are responsive to clinical needs while strengthening their industry skills.
Students from non-engineering fields (biology, chemistry and physics) who wish to obtain training in biomedical engineering applications.

The Master of Applied Bioengineering is a three quarter (Early Fall – Spring of the following year) full time professional master’s degree program that trains students to apply engineering design to address today’s clinical challenges and fulfill the market-based demands of industry and medicine for biotechnology. Students collaborate with world-class faculty from UW Bioengineering and UW Medicine to transform biomedical research into technologies for improving patient care. Graduates have in-demand skills for work in biomedical industries and translational research. Students can also email Hannah Anderson for more info at: ande1220@uw.edu

Job Vacancies Alert! U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Career Opportunities Across California- December 8, 2023: Join the Pacific Southwest Region team in California and be part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people. Applicants may apply electronically through USA Jobs at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants should review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is complete, and all required documents are filed on or before the closing date.

Summer 2024 Internships for CSU Students at Sandia National Labs: Summer 2024 internship applications at Sandia National Labs exploring quantum information science and technology are now open! Example internship projects include exploring topological material-based device physics, developing software to interface hardware with existing trapped ion quantum controls, characterizing a broadband electro-optical modulator for trapped ion quantum computing, and developing simulations for trapped ion behavior. The internships take place in Albuquerque, NM and are only open to CSU students. Participants must be an enrolled undergraduate student at any CSU campus, able to relocate to Albuquerque ($1500 relocation assistance available), and be able to work 40 hours a week for 10-12 weeks between May and September 2024. Interns will be compensated $30.00/hour.
APPLY: For more information, please see the attached flier in the portal, or visit the program page.
https://pmc.humboldt.edu/portal/summer-2024-internships-csu-students-san...

CNPS North Coast student research grant: The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) annually offers student research grants of up to $4,000 for studies focused on local, native plants and their habitats. This grant is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods. The purpose of these grants is to assist and promote student research that leads to a greater understanding of native plants and their habitats and, ideally, better conservation and management outcomes. Research topics and approaches can vary widely and include but are not limited to basic biology, taxonomy, ecological interactions, vegetation, evolutionary biology, climate change, traditional ecological knowledge, ecological restoration, listed species recovery, invasive species eradication and management, and native plant habitat studies. However, the research must focus on plants native to Humboldt, Trinity, Siskiyou, and Del Norte Counties.
For more details and how to apply, download the flyer.

Online Anatomy Course with Lab at Point Loma Nazarene University: Dr. Joy Balta teaches a human anatomy in the OT & PA programs at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and in the Medical Doctorate program and upcoming PA program at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Balta is offering a 4 credit online asynchronous Human Anatomy course with Lab that can be completed online and transcripts can be requested for which you can use to strengthen future applications or meet pre-req requirements. This course will be offered in Spring 2024 and can be completed in 7 or 14 weeks. Here's a link to register for this course. This course is offered every semester and you can access other dates on this link.

California Academy of Sciences Internship Opportunities: Paid undergraduate research internships available at the California Academy of Sciences.

1) Center for Comparative Genomics: We are currently recruiting local undergraduate/ community college students for two 9-month long paid internship positions. No experience is required, but students do need to be within commuting distance of the Academy. Internship dates are February 2024 - November 2024, part-time during the semester and full-time in the summer. Application here, deadline is December 31st!

2) Summer Systematics Institute: SSI is a ten-week paid (nine weeks in person) research internship for undergraduate and community college students at the Cal Academy. Interns will conduct research with their chosen advisor on a project relating to the discipline of the advisor and student. Throughout the program, participants also take part in a museum-based curriculum which includes field trips, research skill building, collections tours, popular writing, and science communication workshops, and time out on the museum floor directly communicating with the public. You can learn more and apply here: https://www.calacademy.org/summer-systematics-institute

Week of December 4, 2023

Updated funding opportunity: International Research Experiences for Students: An updated solicitation for the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program is now available (NSF 24-506). IRES supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students. Students do not apply directly to NSF to participate in IRES activities. Students apply to NSF-funded investigators who receive IRES awards. Please see the program webpage full information. The next deadline for applications is February 5, 2024.

Undergraduate neuroscience summer research opportunity: The Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) ENDURE summer research program prepares undergraduates from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience PhD programs. Accepted students are funded for up to two years. The program combines independent research, a rigorous academic and professional development curriculum and an empowering support system so participants thrive on their path to graduate school and beyond. Benefits include a $7000 stipend per summer, travel to and from the program, housing, eligibility for academic year research stipend ($2000 per semester for up to two academic years) and funds to attend up to two scientific conferences annually. Applications are due by Feb. 3, 2023.
Details about eligibility and the program are available online (endure.wustl.edu) or by contacting endure@wustl.edu.

2024 RAIN REU internship opportunities: The USDA-funded Rainfed Agriculture Innovation Network (RAIN) project will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in the summer of 2023; the program dates are May 28 to Aug 2, 2024. RAIN REU participants will contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects relating to rainfed agricultural production. Available research projects span a variety of methods and topics and aim to sustainably increase the productivity of rainfed agricultural systems while restoring and enhancing soil health. Ten selected students will be paired with a faculty advisor and a graduate student mentor at one of the team institutions in Kansas, Oklahoma, or Arizona. The program provides a generous $9,000 stipend to cover housing and living expenses of the participants. Please distribute this message widely and encourage qualified undergraduate students to apply by January 17, 2024. Descriptions of the summer research projects and the link to apply are available at https://www.rainfedag.org/summer-reu. For more information, please contact Dr. Anita Dille, dieleman@ksu.edu.

Scholarship Opportunity! Stephen Hillenburg Marine Science Research Award: Applications are being sought for the Stephen Hillenburg Marine Science Research Award. As you can see from the flyer attached, "The award recognizes students conducting creative research who may “think outside the box” in developing and applying innovative approaches to address important ecological and societal questions. Marine science research including film, video, and illustration may also apply." The Award is open to any full-time undergraduate and graduate students with at least two semesters remaining to complete their degree who are conducting scholarly or creative activity in a marine science or related field. Collaborations among students and faculty involving marine science and the humanities or social sciences are also encouraged to apply. Scholarship Amount: One to two scholarships, $2,000 to $4,000 each. Who May Apply: Full-time graduate or undergraduate students with at least two semesters remaining to complete degree requirements.
The Application Deadline: Complete and send the attached application before the January 26, 2024 deadline.

National Government Agency Virtual Career Fair for Veterans: The U.S. Forest Service will be at the National Government Agency Virtual Career Fair for Veterans on December 5, 2023. This virtual fair is from 11-3 central time. Register for the virtual fair, here: https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com/User/FairRegistration?fairId=35f7ea24-9286-47be-ab96-af86013c2dbc
View the Event Day Schedule, here: https://recruitmilitary.careereco.com/Fair/EventSchedule?fairId=35f7ea24-9286-47be-ab96-af86013c2dbc

Summer research opportunities in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT: The MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) invites undergraduates to apply for summer 2024 research internships through the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP). MSRP seeks to expand access to graduate education by providing paid, on-campus internships with housing. It matches students with faculty working in a wide range of research areas; in EAPS, these include climate dynamics, seismology, oceanography, planetary science and more.

Learn more at https://oge.mit.edu/msrp/
See the program’s eligibility criteria at https://oge.mit.edu/msrp/application/.
Upcoming information sessions:

- MSRP general information session, December 7 at 12 pm Eastern time (register here)

- EAPS-specific information session, December 19 at 1 pm Eastern time (register here)

The application deadline is January 16, 2024. For questions about MSRP, please review these FAQs or email msrp@mit.edu; for questions specifically about EAPS, please contact Professor David McGee at davidmcg@mit.edu.

Environmental Project Coordinator at the Integral Ecology Research Center (Blue Lake, CA): Integral Ecology Research Center (IERC) is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to fill our new Project Coordinator position. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating, planning, reporting, and implementing research and remediation efforts within the Cannabis and Environmental Science Program, which encompasses several projects primarily aimed at studying the impacts of illegal cannabis cultivation on water, soil, vegetation, and wildlife in and around cannabis grows on public land and adjacent private lands. The primary focus of this role will be to directly supervise Technicians and work closely with Law Enforcement personnel, other IERC staff, and agency cooperators, to coordinate research and remediation operations in support of IERC's Cannabis and Environmental Science Program. Furthermore, the Project Coordinator will be actively involved in field efforts to remediate trespass cannabis cultivation sites, including removing hazardous waste, trash, and grow site infrastructure.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.iercecology.org/contact/employment/ or download a flyer.

Southwest Rare Plant Monitoring Technician (2 positions available) at the Institute for Applied Ecology: The Southwest Program at the Institute for Applied Ecology will be hiring two technicians to work with the Southwest Rare Plants Ecologist for the New Mexico Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rare Plant Monitoring Initiative. More information about the program can be found in this blog by the 2023 crew. The crew will monitor demography of rare plants on BLM lands across NM following established protocols, particularly in areas where multiple-use land management (i.e. energy extraction) impacts on rare plants are expected. Crews will be required to drive to remote areas throughout New Mexico, camp overnight for 2-7 consecutive days, hike up to several miles a day, and return to the office for equipment and data management. While rare plant inventories are the focus, where possible, crews will assist with other plant conservation program projects in progress during the summer. Projects may include native seed collection, pollinator monitoring, floristic diversity surveys and native plant restoration. This is a full-time, temporary position that requires overnight camping and non-traditional work hours inclusive of weekend and evening hours. Learn more at the Institute for Applied Ecology Website.
or Apply at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKn06Bbil2jMYwzqBVjXblwcimkKhJCmj56AQqSHM2tCZTaA/viewform
or Download a flyer

University of Delaware Summer REU Program in Marine Science 2024: Applications are now being accepted for the Summer REU Program in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. The program will take place from June 3 to August 9, 2024, at the University of Delaware's Hugh R. Sharp campus in the beach community of Lewes, located on the shores of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology or marine geology. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $6,900 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance. The deadline to apply is February 09, 2024.
More info and apply at: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/community/summer-opportunities/marine-sciences-summer-program/

UCSF Research Opportunity for Recent or Soon-to-be College Graduates: UCSF is hosting a matchmaking event on January 26, 2024, for trainees who currently have or will have a bachelor's degree by June 2024 and who are eligible for an NIH Diversity Supplement to meet UCSF investigators and discuss research opportunities funded through diversity supplements. Trainees who apply will have the opportunity to have short, 10-minute interviews with UCSF faculty in related research areas. In addition, trainees who make a match will be able to apply to the UCSF PROPEL Program (propel.ucsf.edu), which is a new post-baccalaureate program. Trainees and faculty interested in attending the matchmaking event, please complete the application at the following link by December 11, 2023: https://justice.ucsf.edu/.

Student research opening in salmon ecology, fisheries management, and offshore wind -- applications due December 8: The School of Engineering and the Schatz Energy Research Center, with support from faculty in Fisheries Biology, are hiring two undergraduate research assistants to perform literature review-based research on the potential interactions between salmonids and floating offshore wind on California’s north coast. This position is open only to undergraduate students of an underrepresented background and who meet all of the following criteria:

● Enrolled at least half-time
● California resident classification
● Satisfactory Academic Progress in a program leading to a degree or certificate
● Demonstrated financial need
● Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Learn more and apply at: schatzcenter.org/jobs/ or download a flyer

Week of November 27, 2023

Application for CAPAL's 2024 Public Service Scholarship and Internship Program are OPEN - November 20, 2023 to July 12, 2023: The U.S. Forest Service has Partnered with Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) to offer paid internship opportunities to students and recent graduates with interest or background in natural resources, STEM, biology, forestry, or similar field.
Eligibility

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student
Maintain a 3.0+ GPA
U.S. citizenship is not required. Permanent residents and, in some instances, interns with appropriate work visas are eligible to apply.

Benefits

Gain hands-on field experience and professional development opportunities while making meaningful contributions to the Forest Service.
Explore a career path and network with professionals in the field, including scientists.
Receive a stipend of $3,000
Receive one-on-one mentorship
Invitation to the Roundtable Series, socials, and other events
Receive travel reimbursement for in-person programming.

Learn more and apply at: https://fs6.formsite.com/LpjZx5/if6bswujf9/index

Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research 2024-NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! · Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals? Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas? Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas? If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas which includes social sciences. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities, giving you a competitive edge as you move forward toward your career.
Learn more and apply at: https://bit.ly/HSPOWER24

Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET): Stanford’s Clinical Observation and Medical Transcription (COMET) Fellowship is a 1-year, unparalleled, post-baccalaureate clinical experience with outstanding faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine. For more information and to apply, visit our website:
https://med.stanford.edu/comet.html or download a flyer.

2024 Call for Neuroscience Initiative to Enhance Diversity (NIED) Participants at UC Davis: The annual Neuroscience Initiative to Enhance Diversity (NIED) program aims to encourage sophomore, junior and senior undergraduate students to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience. If you are a sophomore, junior, senior undergraduate or recent grad interested in our program, we encourage you to apply by the January 31 deadline. Your application will be reviewed by a committee of faculty members and graduate students with the intention of inviting at least 25 students to attend the two-day event in the Spring. The Neuroscience Graduate Program will cover all travel expenses incurred by each student, including airfare, lodging and food. Over the course of two days, you will be involved in lab tours, workshops, poster sessions and mini-lectures. You will also have the opportunity to meet with faculty members and current graduate students in our program. The overall goal of this event is to help you to learn all about the doctoral degree, graduate school, the admissions process and what types of career options you might have with a Ph.D. in neuroscience. In addition, you'll attend essential skill-building workshops that will help you succeed in applying to competitive graduate programs. Workshops will include mock interviews, how to identify and apply to graduate programs and how to write a personal statement.
Learn more and apply at: https://grad.neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/NIED or download a flyer

REU Program at UVA's Blandy Experimental Farm: This program emphasizes experimental, field-based approaches to a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollination ecology, landscape ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a stipend, additional funds for basic living expenses, and free housing at the Blandy Experimental Farm field station. Each student is matched with a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops and research community activities throughout the program. This is a truly wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science.
More information and apply at: https://blandy.virginia.edu/content/reu-program-ecology-and-evolution or download a flyer

Research Assistant for CT Scanning & Fish Anatomy (Spring '24): FISH 310 Ichthyology FA23: Interested in anatomy, cartilaginous fishes, or CT scanning? Now hiring two research assistants for next semester! It pays $16/hr, up to 8 hrs/week, and you'll spend most of your time looking at CT scans of shark heads, but also learning how to produce CT scans, describe anatomical structures, and interact with digital repositories for 3D data. If this sounds like something that's up your alley, you can apply by searching for Job #8439756 on Handshake. You'll have to upload an unofficial transcript, a cover letter, and a resume. Applications are due SOON (December 8!) so apply promptly. Email Allison Bronson for more information or with questions at Allison.Bronson@humboldt.edu or download a flyer

Student seed bank ecology research positions for spring semester: This past summer, the Byrne lab collected soil samples at a grazing allotment in Oregon that was invaded by medusahead grass, treated with imazapic (a pre-emergent herbicide), then planted with native seeds for restoration. The imazapic was effective at killing medusahead, but what native species remain present in the soil? For this research project, a student (or two students) will conduct a large seed bank emergence study of soil samples that the Byrne lab collected last summer. The project involves setting up the seed bank study, frequent visits to the greenhouse on campus to track germination of seedlings, transplanting unknown species to grow in their own pots until they have identifiable features, compiling data and conducting data entry, analyzing data, and co-authoring a draft project report.
Email Kerry Byrne for more information or with questions at Kerry.Byrne@humboldt.edu or download a flyer

ESM/GEOG 301 Costa Rica course May 21-June 1: Study abroad in Costa Rica this spring! Course topics include ecotourism, globalization and free trade, renewable energy, water resource, conservation and restoration of tropical ecosystems, and climate change. Field activities include tropical plant diversity identification, night field activities, coring trees, reforestation/restoration, visiting renewable energy plants, biological reserves, national parks, hot springs, and medicinal plant farms.
More information can be found at: https://www.earthedintl.org/Summer.htm
Students can apply for this program on the Study Abroad website at: https://humboldt-international.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgram&Program_ID=32559 or download a flyer

Week of November 20, 2023

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) Visiting Scientist Program: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) Visiting Scientist Program is offering 10-week summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students. Why should I apply? This internship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts to move the proposed research forward. As a participant you will:

Receive hands-on experience and individualized research opportunities while networking with top scientists and researchers.
Have access to a one-of-a-kind federal research laboratory and state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Increase your marketability by enhancing your academic and professional preparation.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-TSL-Summer-2024

Yosemite National Park Wildlife Jobs: Yosemite National Park seeks 6-9 motivated and enthusiastic technicians in excellent physical condition to assist with bird and mammal research projects. Yosemite’s Terrestrial Wildlife Program offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the most spectacular national parks in the country, while contributing toward conservation projects ranging from endangered species to ecosystem dynamics. Salary ($18.06-$29.09/hr) varies depending on qualifications and experience. Housing is provided.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/758454700 or
Download a flyer

Plant Genomics @ MSU REU 2024 program info: What is Plant Genomics @MSU? Plant Genomics at MSU is a 10-week mentored research experience utilizing wet-lab or computational-based approaches to address fundamental questions related to the biology of plants or photosynthetic micro-organisms.
Why Michigan State University? MSU is a world leader in plant sciences, with more than 150 faculty engaged in research, teaching, and outreach with access to excellent research facilities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 5, 2024
PROGRAM DATES: May 20 – July 26, 2024
PARTICIPANT SUPPORT: $6,000 stipend. Housing, meal, and travel support provided.
ELIGIBILITY: You must be a US citizen or permanent resident, enrolled in a degree granting college/university and be entering your Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year in fall 2024.
Learn more and apply at: https://plantgenomics.natsci.msu.edu/ or
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BIO + Art, Artist Talk with Illustrator Jamie Hefley: Please save the date for a presentation by artist Jamie Hefley. The talk is part of an Illustration Internship our Department is running in collaboration with the Department of Art + Film. This program is externally funded by the Maxwell-Hanrahan Foundation by a grant awarded to Dr. Pedro Peloso. Jamie Hefley is our illustrator/intern and she will share details about her career and about the project she is working on, titled "Extintos: revealing the beauty of extinct frogs from Brazil”.
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2024 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program: The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:

Complete an independent research project;
Attend weekly research seminars;
Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
Present their findings at a competitive poster session.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/education-training/teachers-students/high-school-undergraduate-students/summer-undergraduate-research-program.html

Beyond the Trees Screening: You are invited to a screening of the documentary Beyond the Trees taking place on December 7th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in the College Creek Great Hall. The documentary covers the Pacific Forest Trust and the local Van Eck forest, including a small bit about the fern-transplant work Cal Poly Humboldt instructors' Steve Sillet and Marie Antoine have been doing.
For more information and to RSVP, please see the attached flier.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates, National Science Foundation:'Tis the season to apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Programs! These are typically 10 week long research programs, held all around the country, where you get paid a stipend to do research on all sorts of interesting topics. You can find a list the institutions hosting REU programs, and links to more information about them (plus application requirements and program deadlines) here: https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp. Most of the programs (not all) require you to have one year remaining in your undergrad post-REU. For example, you could do an REU as late as Summer 2024 if you plan to graduate in Spring 2025. Some will allow you to have just a single semester remaining, so you should look at each program's details to confirm. For this reason, we encourage you to apply early on in your undergraduate career, and apply to several programs (cast your net wide!). If you are considering pursuing graduate school or a career in research, these programs are a great way to explore the field in depth, meet prospective graduate advisors or future employers, and see what science is like at other institutions. Some of these REU projects even become conference presentations or peer-reviewed publications! They're a great opportunity to get some research experience at other institutions, especially in fields that aren't covered as much here at Humboldt. Several of the Biology/Botany/Zoology faculty have supervised REU students or been REU interns themselves (back in the day!) so don't hesitate to ask your professors or academic advisors for help in finding and applying for these programs. And when you do land an REU internship, represent Humboldt well and have a lot of fun! :)

Vivarium Operations Coordinator Position at CSU Northridge: The Biology Department at CSU Northridge is currently looking for a Vivarium Operations Coordinator. Under general supervision, the Vivarium Operations Coordinator performs comprehensive instructional support services for scientific laboratories which includes overseeing all operations associated with the care, health, and experimental procedures involving live vertebrate animals in the facility. The incumbent is responsible for providing continuous 24-hour a day services for an extensive variety of living materials, dangerous materials, or special technical or scientific equipment which must be kept operable or provided 24-hour a day care. If you know of anyone (recent graduates, post-docs, etc.) that would be interested in this position, please forward this email. The link to apply for this position is here: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/nr/en-us/job/532685/vivarium-operations-coordinator.

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign PhD Porgram in Molecular & Cellular Biology: The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology offers PhD programs in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell & Developmental Biology, and Molecular & Integrative Physiology. Our graduate students are at the forefront of life-changing biomedical research. Labs are collegial and collaborative, allowing students to be fully immersed in their work and to experience interdisciplinary training. Faculty pride themselves on being accessible to their students, which creates a strong environment for mentoring.
Learn more and apply at: https://mcb.illinois.edu/academics/phd-programs

American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Symposium at North Carolina State University, Registration is open now! Attention Pre-Veterinary Clubs: Registration officially opened on Monday for the 2024 APVMA Symposium at North Carolina State University! We are currently at 160 symposium attendees! If you haven't done so already, please register through the following link: https://ncsucvmce.eventsair.com/2024-apvma-symposium/registration. In order to register through our website, you need to use the club code given to you by APVMA upon completing their membership registration. For those who haven’t received a club code, please contact apvmasecretary@gmail.com. If you still need to complete your membership registration with APVMA, please do so through this link. Information on lodging and the overall symposium schedule can be found on our Symposium website: https://cvm.ncsu.edu/apvma-2024/.

Week of November 13, 2023

Master in Public Health at University of Puget Sound: The MPH program at the University of Puget Sound is designed to prepare culturally responsive graduates who promote health equity and community wellness. Key features of our program are a focus on developing competencies in public health and health equity, and a student-centered approach with small class sizes (currently <10 students per class). Data has shown that students in humanities and science make up a large proportion of students that go on to pursue careers in Public Health. We’d like to share more information about our program and opportunities to study this transdisciplinary field at the University of Puget Sound.
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Shark and Ray Field Research Opportunity - Summer 2024: Summer Program: Professor led, hands-on, marine field research experience in Clearwater, Florida. All participants will be involved in all aspects of a local population study on sharks and rays. This includes setting and retrieving nets and longlines, handling and identifying captured animals, tagging and measuring all captured sharks and rays, collecting DNA, recording data, and releasing animals. Each day begins with a lecture on shark and ray identification, biology, physiology, and conservation as well as our local ecosystems, species, and other conservation topics. After the 1 - 2 hour lecture in the morning, the day continues with approx 6 hours of field research aboard our vessels.
Learn more and enroll at: https://www.coastalmera.com/

AMNH RGGS Comparative Biology Ph.D. program, Graduate PhD Student Fellowship, and Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications NOW OPEN: We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the RGGS Comparative Biology Ph.D. program, Graduate Student Ph.D. Fellowship program, and Postdoctoral Research Fellowship program. Application Deadlines:

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program: November 15, 2023
Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program: December 15, 2023
Graduate Student Ph.D. Fellowship Program: December 15, 2023

Information can be found on our website at: https://www.amnh.org/research/richard-gilder-graduate-school/academics/fellowship-and-grant-opportunities. Inquiries may be directed toinfo-rggs@amnh.org

Northern California Botanists to Present a Symposium: On January 8-9, 2024, Northern California Botanists* will be presenting a two-day symposium titled “Plant Diversity and Viability in Uncertain Times,” to be held at California State University, Chico. The symposium will include an exciting line-up of topics ranging from climate change to Northern California botanical discoveries, a poster session, and a third day of workshops to choose from. The symposium will also include an evening reception, banquet, and keynote speaker John Vollmar, of Vollmar Natural Lands Consulting, addressing “The Heart of Conservation-Engaging Human Passion for Conservation Success.” The symposium is open to anyone: botanical enthusiasts, professionals, and students.
For a detailed program and registration information, see: www.norcalbotanists.org

Join the MCB community at Illinois: As a PhD student in the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology, you’ll work alongside creative faculty and graduate students conducting meaningful research. You will learn with people who have diverse ideas and perspectives. And you’ll be supported by faculty and staff who are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. Apply by December 1
The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology offers PhD degrees in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular and Integrative Physiology.

Apply by December 1, 2023, for Fall 2024 admission.
No GRE required.
TOEFL or IELTS required for non-native English speakers.
Application waivers may be available.

We guarantee financial support to students as long as they make satisfactory progress toward their degrees. Available support includes fellowships, graduate assistantships, and traineeships, such as the Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) training program.
We welcome your questions.
Contact us at mcb-grad@illinois.edu or 217-333-1737 or visit the website at: https://mcb.illinois.edu/

APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED TO 11/13/23! Six Rivers National Forest Job Outreach | Multiple Opportunities | GS-3-9 | Fire - Natural Resources - Public Services | Temporary and Permanent Positions: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Looking for a temporary job for next summer? Student internship? Permanent or permanent-seasonal career opportunity? These vacancies have various open/close dates for application period. Apply today! We are hiring wildland firefighers, foresters, recreation, archaeology, fisheries, engineers and more! Please share far and wide with candidates who may be interested in working for the Forest Service.
Six Rivers National Forest Employment Website https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs
Download a list of jobs here

Week of November 6, 2023

Fisheries Ecology Student Research Assistant Position: Fisheries Biology Graduate Student, Lily Olmo, is looking to hire three student research assistants for her thesis field work next semester (fisheries ecology of artificial wetland ponds). Students do not need to be in Fisheries but should be interested in gaining field skills and handling fish. Please see the attached flyer and let me know if you have any questions!

Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research 2024-NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! The Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research program is now accepting applications for internships starting in the summer of 2024. Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals? Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas? Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas?
If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you! HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas which includes social sciences. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities, giving you a competitive edge as you move forward toward your career.
Application at the following link: https://bit.ly/HSPOWER24

Application is OPEN for Stanford University's post-bacc fellowship: We are looking for motivated individuals who have completed undergraduate studies by summer 2024 who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Fellows are paired with clinical faculty in different specialties at Stanford University School of Medicine and/or at our partnering or affiliated clinics. In addition to observing clinical care and providing medical documentation support, our fellows receive mentorship, application support to health professional schools, and the opportunity to pursue scholarly activities or research. Please distribute the attached flier and included application link to your students.
Stanford University Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET) Information session dates and RSVP
Click here to apply now
The priority application deadline is January 8, 2024. The final application deadline is February 19, 2024.

USDA Tribal Scholars Program - Accepting Application Closes December 1, 2023: The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program seeks to increase the number of American Indian and Alaska Native students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, and related disciplines.The program provides full tuition, employment, housing or a living stipend, employee benefits, fees, and books each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science, or a related academic discipline beginning at one of 35 federally recognized tribal colleges and universities and continuing at other higher education institutions. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree.
Eligibility: You plan to attend and are enrolled, currently attend, or recently graduated from a Tribal College or University. For the purposes of this application, a recent graduate is someone who does not yet have a bachelor’s degree and who has graduated with an associate’s degree within the last two years.
Permanent Federal Position Potential: Scholars accepted into the program will be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment with USDA upon successful completion of their degree requirements by the end of the agreement period. (5 CFR 213.3202) (Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 - Section 12519) If selected, scholars must commit to at least one year of service to USDA for each year of financial assistance provided. The details of this requirement will be outlined in the service agreement for the scholar, their university, and the USDA sponsoring agency. Open positions in the following USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5 – Application Period Closes December 1, 2023.

Forest Service R5 Eagle Lake Ranger District (PDF, 207 KB)
Forest Service R5 Klamath National Forest (PDF, 192 KB)
Forest Service R5 Lassen National Forest (PDF, 190 KB)
Forest Service R5 Willamette National Forest (PDF, 140 KB)

Seed bank and Laboratory Technician at the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Kaua`i, HI: National Tropical Botanical Garden is currently recruiting for a Full Time Seed Bank and Laboratory Technician. This position reports to the Scientific Curator of Seed Conservation and supports the NTBG Conservation Seed Bank and Laboratory. Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent education/ experience. Previous lab experience preferred. Deadline to apply: Open until filled.
Pay range: $18- $21/ hr.
Applications available online: ntbg.org; Phone: (808) 332-7324; FAX: (808) 332-9765; E-Mail: careers@ntbg.org or
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DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica: Danta is pleased to announce our 2024 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis.
Field Excursion: All courses include a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center, sustainable chocolate plantation and dolphin and snorkeling trip of the Golfo Dulce. We will stay overnight on the Boruca Indigenous Reserve where we will learn about the community and their traditional lifeways, and help with needed projects. Every effort is made to implement eco-friendly and socially responsible practices into our day-to-day operations, field courses and overall mission. For more information, please visit our website at www.danta.info and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].

Conservation and Sustainability in Costa Rica:
Winter Session: December 27 – January 10, 2024, Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Summer Session: June 5 -20, 2024; Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Program Fee: $2900
Application deadline: May 15, 2023
Course Description on the DANTA Blog

Course Description: DANTA Blog Methods in Primate Behavior and Conservation
Date: July 11 - 26, 2024
Program fee: $2900
Application deadline: May 1, 2024
Course Description on the DANTA Blog

Week of October 30, 2023

USDA Careers Workshop: INRSEP+ is hosting a workshop on how to find and apply to internships with the US Department of Agriculture this Friday, November 3 from 1-2:20 p.m. in Siemens Hall Room 110.
See the flyer for more details.

2024 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Symposium Registration at NC State: The 2024 APVMA Symposium registration at North Carolina State University will be opening on November 13th, 2023 at 8:00 AM PST. The symposium will consist of labs and lectures with some of the nation's leading veterinarians and researchers on topics such as radiology, carnivore case studies, becoming a veterinary surgeon, suture lab, pig heart dissection, canine CPR and more. TO REGISTER for the APVMA 2024 Symposium, your club needs to be registered with the national APVMA organization through this link. You will receive a CLUB CODE, this code will be required to register for the symposium.

Summer Undergraduate Research Internship at UNT Health Science Center: The Institute for Health Disparities at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) at Fort Worth is excited to announce their 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program (SRIP). The upcoming internship will run Monday, May 6 through Friday, July 12, 2024. We will be accepting applications through Friday, March 15, 2024 for undergraduate students who are working toward a career in both Biomedical Research and Cancer Research. Our 10-week program gives students hands-on mentor-guided research, mentoring workshops, role-model seminars, research presentation skills, and a chance to get to know other students going into the same careers. We would like to invite your undergraduate students, interested in pursuing biomedical science research, to apply today. For more information or to apply, please go to https://www.unthsc.edu/ihd/undergraduate-summer-research-internships/.

UC San Francisco research opportunities: Are you interested in doing research at UC San Francisco after graduating from college/university? Please see the attached flyer to learn more about our PROPEL and PREP programs. Also, we are hosting our annual UCSF NIH Diversity Supplement Matchmaking Event on January 26th, 2024. Details and links are on the attached flyer.

Seeking Student Fellows for NSF Project - Stipend available: The Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research (CoPes) Hub is recruiting up to 10 undergraduate students from any academic discipline across 4 institutions (OSU, UO, UW, Cal Poly Humboldt)cal for an exciting opportunity to be Fellows, starting Winter term 2024, in the Cascadia Coastal Hazards and Resilience Training, Education and Research (CHARTER) Fellows program.
What’s the CoPes Hub project about? People living along the Pacific Northwest coastlines face multiple climate-driven threats. Through this project, funded by prominent funding organization the National Science Foundation (NSF), the CoPes Hub will empower community members living in the coastal areas to be more prepared to deal with the impact of natural hazards. The aim of the CHARTER Fellows program is to provide you with opportunities to engage in CoPes Hub research, act as role models for high school students, and engage with the public around the science of coastal hazards.
What’s in it for you as a CHARTER Fellow?

Earn a stipend of $1,000 per year for their participation
Learn about the multiple natural threats the Greater Cascadia coastline and communities face
Gain practical experience in research including conducting interviews, survey research, and participant observation; and take/participate in a research methods class in Winter 2023
Develop skills in computer modelling and geographic information systems (GIS)
Get the opportunity to attend a 3-day bootcamp in Summer 2024 in coastal Oregon or northern California (this trip is fully paid for by the project)
Present findings to educate high school students about earthquake and tsunami inundation; or
Support other researchers in collecting data for the larger CoPes Hub research project

Interested sophomore and junior undergraduate students should complete this application by Friday, November 17, 2023. Students who identify as any of the following: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color), Latinx, LGBTQ+, first generation, and/or low-income. Sophomore and junior students in all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be notified about acceptance in December. For more information, please contact our CHARTER Fellows Mentor, Christine Thompson (thompch2@oregonstate.edu). Additional contacts at Oregon State University are Professor Dwaine Plaza (dplaza@oregonstate.edu) or Dr. Lisa Gaines (Lisa.Gaines@oregonstate.edu); at University of Oregon, Professor José W. Meléndez (jmelende@uoregon.edu); or at University of Washington, Professor Daniel Abramson (abramson@uw.edu).

"How to get money for college" event, November 15th from 4-6 p.m. in the Scholars Lab (LIB 302):
What: How to Get Money for College
When: Wed, Nov. 15, 4-6 pm
Where: Scholars Lab, 3rd floor of the Library
The event will feature presentations, an opportunity to ask questions, and some food.
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Green Diamond Resource Company | Career Opportunities: Green Diamond Resource Company is a 5th generation, family-owned forest products company. The rich history of our Company spans over 130 years. We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We are guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all our resources, we plan to be around for another 130 years. Green Diamond owns and manages over 2.2 million acres of forestland in ten states in the Western and Southern United States. In California our ownership is over 400,000 acres. We encourage you to visit our website and see all we do. Positions include Forester, Seasonal Botany Technician, Natural Resources Intern, and Geospatial Analyst.
Direct Link to Open Job Descriptions and Application Links

Six Rivers National Forest Job Outreach | Multiple Opportunities | GS-3-9 | Fire - Natural Resources - Public Services | Temporary and Permanent Positions: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. Looking for a temporary job for next summer? Student internship? Permanent or permanent-seasonal career opportunity? These vacancies have various open/close dates for application period. Apply today! We are hiring wildland firefighers, foresters, recreation, archaeology, fisheries, engineers and more! Attached is the list of jobs with direct links to applications provided and flyers. Please share far and wide with candidates who may be interested in working for the Forest Service.
Link to a flyer with more details

Online Human Anatomy Course with Lab at Point Loma Nazarene University: This is a 4 credit online asynchronous Human Anatomy course with Lab taught by Joy Y. Balta MSc, MEd, PhD- and that you can complete online and request transcripts for which you can use to strengthen your future applications or meet pre-req requirements. This course will be offered in Spring 2024 and can be completed in 7 or 14 weeks. Here's a link to register for this course. This course is offered every semester and you can access other dates on this link.

Six Rivers National Forest and BLM Resume and Application Workshop: Cal Poly Humboldt - Thursday, November 2nd, 2023; 4:00-6:00pm Library Fishbowl Room 209: Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees will be sharing job opportunities, resume tips, and application process. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume to receive one-on-one feedback. Event is free and all are welcome to attend (students and general public)
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UC Irvine School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Application and Admissions Information Session: Join us for an information session to learn more about our PharmD program and the application and admissions process. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Megan Nguyen, Student Affairs staff, as well as meet an amazing, featured faculty. If you have attended one or our information sessions before, know that the second half of the hour (12:15pm -12:45pm) we feature a different faculty. Therefore, feel free to join us the second half to meet a new featured faculty. Faculty Spotlight on Dr. Nana Entsuah.
Short Biography: Prior to joining UCI School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Entsuah completed her PGY2 geriatric pharmacy residency at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale. She is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Sciences from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Entsuah completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio and her pharmacy practice residency at Mercy Health Fairfield – Hospital where her passion for geriatrics and community outreach was birthed. Dr. Entsuah has provided care for geriatric patients in various settings including acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care. She has also participated in various community health programs in medically underserved communities. Dr. Entsuah is passionate about providing excellent patient-centered care to geriatric patients while teaching and mentoring young pharmacists.
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/Oct-Faculty-Spotlight
Registered attendees will receive the Zoom access email one business day prior or morning of the event.

CSU Northridge is looking to hire for two cell/molecular bio positions: The department of Biology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking TWO tenure-track faculty members in Cell/Molecular Biology and/or Physiology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses that may include: lower division core courses including Biology 107 (Biological Principles II) and upper division core courses including Biology 380 (Cell Biology), and other upper division specialty courses with laboratory components in Cell Biology, Animal Physiology and/or Immunology; and is expected to contribute to course development in their area of expertise. The candidate will have research interests in fundamental cellular processes, including but not limited to, stem cell biology, animal physiology, human physiology, immunology, cancer biology, endocrinology, and should be expected to establish an externally-funded research program that engages undergraduate and Masters student trainees. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service. Download a flyer with more information and links to apply.

Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates - apply today! (Forestry and Timber Career Opportunities is OPEN October 24, 2023 and is set to CLOSE November 1, 2023): The Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates. Jobs are available in a variety of exciting and rewarding occupations such as forestry, natural resources and prescribed fire and fuels.
Positions for Students:
Forestry Technician
Forester
Natural Resources
Positions for Recent Grads:
Forester
Forester
Fire Management Specialist Trainee

Week of October 23, 2023

The Siering/Wilson Research Endowment Call for Proposals: We are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the Siering/Wilson research endowment, a program designed to fund undergraduate research activities in the broad disciplines of Microbial Ecology and Environmental Microbiology. Proposals from undergraduate students (freshman to seniors) in ALL departments within the College of Natural Resources (CNRS) at Cal Poly Humboldt will be considered. Projects may be theoretical, investigative, hypothesis-driven, or applied in focus. Since most questions related to the field of microbial ecology are interdisciplinary in nature, projects that involve collaborations among faculty mentors with different disciplinary expertise will be given preference. We anticipate multiple grants of $500-$1250 will be awarded to support projects to be conducted in the Spring, Summer and/or Fall of 2024. Conferred award amounts may be higher if there is a limited number of proposals received. Funds may be used for research supplies and services (e.g. DNA sequencing, environmental analysis), but may not be used for travel, wages, or consulting fees. This will be a yearly solicitation, and students submitting successful proposals in one funding cycle may apply for additional funds offered by future solicitations.
Download application details or
Visit the department website for more information: https://biosci.humboldt.edu/scholarships

Univ. of Illinois recruiting PhD students in molecular & cellular biology: At the University of Illinois School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, PhD students are at the forefront of life-changing biomedical research. MCB scientists are combating infectious diseases, uncovering insights into neurological and metabolic disorders, such as epilepsy and diabetes, and developing new treatments for breast cancer. The University of Illinois is known around the world for its bold, creative, and collaborative work. MCB graduate students are an integral part of that tradition of innovation. The School of MCB offers PhD degrees in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Microbiology, and Molecular and Integrative Physiology. Come visit us at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science) National Diversity in STEM conference and the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists!
SACNAS: Oct. 26-28, Portland, Oregon.
ABRCMS: Nov. 15-18, Anaheim, CA.

Forest Service is hiring Permanent Seasonal Employees (OPEN October 19, 2023 and is set to CLOSE November 22, 2023): The Forest Service is hiring. Jobs are available in a variety of exciting and rewarding Forestry (non-fire) occupations such as Forestry Aid, GS-0462-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-05 and Forestry Technicians GS-0462-05 with promotion up to GS-07. Positions will be a 13/13 schedule on initial appointment (6 months on and 6 months off or 13 pay periods), with potential to be adjusted. More info and apply on USAJOBS,October 19–November 22, 2023.

2024 SUMMER JOBS IN CALIFORNIA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON: ASPIRING FOREST ECOLOGISTS WANTED for 2024 SUMMER JOBS IN CALIFORNIA, OREGON AND WASHINGTON! Employment Duration: The position would be full-time and start around mid-May and end late August 2023 (dates can be negotiated with students) with interviews in late December-February.
Titles: Biological Sciences, Forest Technicians and Botanists
Pay: $14 – $20/hr (plus an additional $45-$65 per diem during camping)
The Research & Development branch of the U.S. Forest Service is looking to hire seasonal field technicians to join one of several crews who will be collecting data to address post-fire effects on forest structure, forest regeneration and wildlife response across conifer forests in Washington, Oregon and California. This work will involve the collection of data via vegetation surveys using a variety of sampling methods and will be surveying for wildlife via the use of audio recorders and camera traps at remote locations.
Apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/ by November 8, 2023.

UCSB California Bren School of Environmental Science & Management - Open House on Friday, November 2, 2023: If you haven't already registered for this upcoming event, we encourage you to do so now. We'll give you a sneak peek at what it's like to be a Bren student and a part of the Bren community at UC Santa Barbara. Hear from the admissions team about how to submit your best application, from our dedicated career team on how Bren helps you succeed in any job market, and from current students and faculty who can provide the inside scoop. Take advantage of this opportunity to have your questions answered about admissions, academics, student life, financial support, housing, and more. This is an in-person event at Bren Hall on the beautiful UC Santa Barbara campus.
Register here: https://bren.ucsb.edu/open-house

Allied Van Lines Scholarship Opportunity for students interested in logistics and moving-related fields: Allied Van Lines is a large moving company and is looking to provide a scholarship to three students whose area of study focuses on logistics and moving-related fields. Each scholarship is $1,000 and is available to current students and to those who are enrolling in college.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.allied.com/scholarship

HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT: Klamath Meadows Partnership Coordinator Position! The Klamath Meadows Partnership (KMP) is seeking a Partnership Coordinator. This position will coordinate a regional coalition of scientists, public agencies, private landowners, tribal entities, indigenous groups, and watershed groups whose aim is to increase the pace and scale of meadow conservation and restoration across the Klamath Mountains and North Coast Ranges of California. The Partnership Coordinator will be employed directly by the Watershed Research and Training Center (WRTC), but will work independently in maintaining relationships with a diversity of KMP partners across a wide landscape, including not-for-profit organizations, Native American Tribes, indigenous groups, state and federal agencies, for-profit organizations, and academia. Read the full job description here.

NSF undergraduate fellowship opportunity with stipend (Deadline: Fri, 11/17/23: The Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research (CoPes) Hub is recruiting up to 10 undergraduate students from any academic discipline for an exciting opportunity in the Cascadia Coastal Hazards and Resilience Training, Education and Research (CHARTER) Fellows program.
What’s the CoPes Hub project about? People living along the Pacific Northwest coastlines face multiple climate-driven threats. Through this project, funded by prominent funding organization the National Science Foundation (NSF), the CoPes Hub will empower community members living in the coastal areas to be more prepared to deal with the impact of natural hazards. The aim of the CHARTER Fellows program is to provide you with opportunities to engage in CoPes Hub research, act as role models for high school students, and engage with the public around the science of coastal hazards.
More information an apply at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6XSterziWS6VY0e https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6XSterziWS6VY0e or
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Week of October 16, 2023

The American Museum of Natural History is now accepting applications for the RGGS Comparative Biology Ph.D. program, Graduate Student Fellowship, Postdoctoral Fellowship and Kade Graduate Student Exchange Fellowship:
These fellowships and research grant programs provide training across disciplines, including comparative biology and the fields of anthropology, invertebrate zoology, paleontology, physical sciences (astrophysics and earth and planetary sciences), and vertebrate zoology. Application Deadlines:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program: November 15, 2023
Annette Kade Graduate Student Exchange Fellowship Program: November 15, 2023
Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program: December 15, 2023
Graduate Student Ph.D. Fellowship Program: December 15, 2023
Learn more about these opportunities and apply at: https://www.amnh.org/research/richard-gilder-graduate-school/academics/fellowship-and-grant-opportunities

Seeking Student Fellows for NSF Project - Stipend available: Recruiting up to 10 undergraduate students from any academic discipline for the Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research (CoPes) Hub to be Fellows, starting Winter term 2024, in the Cascadia Coastal Hazards and Resilience Training, Education and Research (CHARTER) Fellows program.
Recruiting students from OSU, OU, UW and Cal Poly Humboldt, in particular students who identify as any of the following: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color), Latinx, LGBTQ+, first generation, low-income, and/or those with a disability. Sophomore and junior students in all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Invitation to Sustainability Social & Community Mixer - Weds 10/18/23 4:30-6:30pm (2nd Floor Library): You are cordially invited to attend a campus Sustainability Social & Community Mixer on October 18th from 4:30- 6:30pm on the Second Floor of the Library in the Author's Hall (area outside the Fishbowl) at Cal Poly Humboldt! This should be a fun, lowkey event with heavy appetizers and beverages. Overall, the goal of the event is to celebrate our shared sustainability accomplishments and forge new connections in an informal and laid back environment! The event will be hosted by the Sustainability Office, the CCBL, the ENST department, and HEIF/SHIFT.

Student Scholarship Opportunity- Inaugural Association of California Water Agencies Foundation Scholarships: The ACWA Foundation scholarship program will award three $10,000 scholarships in fall of 2023. This scholarship program is about investing in future water leaders and cultivating a bright future for students who are dedicated to working in this industry. Priority will be given to applicants whose situation best advances the ACWA Foundation mission. Criteria for selection will also be based on financial need, academic excellence, career goals, and interest in the water community.
Learn more and apply at: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RKUkUJQ5kUqDx6mSJwGg6x9TqoRsw1BEmIlr3_sA6_hUMzQ0TU04VVpLVFgwWVhHV09QUEpGVFVUVS4u

Vegetation ecologist position: Vegetation ecologist needed to join our dynamic vegetation classification and mapping team! This position will be hired under contract with Chico State Enterprises and will work in close partnership with the Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program (VegCAMP) out of CDFW’s Biogeographic Data Branch office in Sacramento. The vegetation ecologist will focus on vegetation field sampling, data management, data analysis, and related tasks. Further details and application instructions can be found in the job ad: https://www.csuchico.edu/cse/_assets/documents/hr-jobs/id-0171.pdfvegetation ecologist positionvegetation ecologist position

DHS Summer Research Team Program For Minority Serving Institutions – Faculty 2024 - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Want to learn more about the US Department of Homeland Security and the research the agency and component agencies do to enhance your research interests and career goals?
Interested in learning from top scientists and subject matter experts in homeland security related areas?
Seeking to network with your peers and members of the academic and scientific communities in government facilities conducting research in DHS relevant areas? If you answered “Yes”, to the above questions, the HS-POWER program is for you!
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas which includes social sciences. As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other DHS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You will establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities, giving you a competitive edge as you move forward toward your career.
Learn more and apply at: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-POWER-2024-SUMMER

Summer Amphibian Job Opportunity for Students and Recent Graduates/Sierra Nevada Amphibian Monitoring Program: Seasonal field technicians needed for this upcoming summer. The job includes up to 8-day backpacking trips to remote, high-elevation (5,000 - 12,000 ft) habitats across the Sierra to survey lakes, streams, and meadows for amphibians. Students who are interested in herpetology, backpacking, and working in the backcountry are encouraged to apply! See the attached flyer for details and to apply. The application is open October 25 - November 8, 2023. Anyone that is interested can apply via USA jobs between October 25th and November 8th, 2023.

UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course, Summer 2024 & Lecturer Led: UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course & Expedition Group - Merging science, new skills, professional development, community immersion and adventure “Unforgettable, educating, eye-opening”
Costa Rica | Summer 2024 | 2 Week Program
Learn more and apply at: https://biomatravel.org/

UCLA Molecular Toxicology Information Session, 10/20, 12pm: If you are considering a career in molecular toxicology, join us on Friday, October 20 at 12pm for a virtual information session. Hear more about the PhD program at UCLA, learn about the admissions process, and get your questions answered from faculty, students, and admissions staff. Register here! or Download a flyer

American Pre-Vet Medical Association (APVMA National Symposium): NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will be hosting the 2024 APVMA National Symposium on March 8th-10th in Raleigh, North Carolina. The symposium will consist of labs and lectures with some of the nation's leading veterinarians and researchers on topics such as radiology, carnivore case studies, becoming a veterinary surgeon, suture lab, pig heart dissection, canine CPR and more. TO REGISTER for the APVMA 2024 Symposium, your club needs to be registered with the national APVMA organization. APVMA 2024 Symposium registration will open Monday, November 13th and will remain open until we've filled all of our 600 participant seats on a first come first serve basis. We hope to see you in Raleigh! Email apvma.ncsu2024@gmail.com for more information.

USDA Forest Service is hiring permanent seasonal forestry aid and forestry tech positions: Interested in caring for the land and serving people? A job with the USDA Forest Service could be your chance to work in the great outdoors while unlocking opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We’re hiring in a variety of exciting and rewarding Forestry (non-fire) occupations such as Forestry Aid, GS-0462-03/04/05 with promotion potential to GS-05 and Forestry Technicians GS-0462-05 with promotion up to GS-07. Positions will be a 13/13 schedule on initial appointment (6 months on and 6 months off or 13 pay periods), with potential to be adjusted. The following positions will be open on USAJOBS October 19–November 22, 2023. Visit the Forest Service How to Apply webpage to view recorded webinars and our webinar schedule. Topics covered include Tips for Job Seekers, Navigating USAJOBS, Building a Federal Resume, and Hiring Eligibilities and Qualifications. Our webinars also include a questions and answers session where you can ask our team of HR professionals and recruiters specific questions related to the webinar topics. You must register for live webinars in advance by navigating to the Forest Service How to Apply webpage and select the webinar date you wish to attend. To learn more about these positions please visit Permanent Seasonal Forestry Careers | US Forest Service (usda.gov).

Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates in geospatial systems specialists, civil engineers, information technology specialist, and more! The Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates. Jobs are available in a variety of exciting and rewarding occupations such as engineering, geographic information systems, information technology, and more. Applicants may apply electronically through USA Jobs at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants should review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is complete, and all required documents are filed on or before the closing date. Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.

Week of October 9, 2023

INRSEP+ Native FEWS Speaker Series 1pm, Wed. October 11 (PST)- Hosting Dr. Chief: Please join INRSEP Oct. 11th at 1pm (PST) for our 6th and final, Indigenous Peoples Week, virtual INRSEP+ Native FEWS Alliance Speaker Series Seminars. We will be hosting Dr. Karletta Chief, UArizona Distinguished Outreach Faculty 2021, Director of Indigenous Resilience Center, and Professor & Extension Specialist of the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. She will be discussing how COVID-19 amplified food, energy, and water insecurities on the Navajo Nation. (See Flyer for more details.)
Please click to access this week's Zoom:
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AAUW-H RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIPS for Women: If you’re a woman who’s returned to CPH at least 5 years after you completed earlier collegiate education, check out the Humboldt-American Association of University Women (AAUW) Re-Entry Scholarships. Scholarship range is $1,500-$2,000, and the deadline is November 1. Detailed eligibility requirements and the application are available at: https://humboldt-ca.aauw.net/education/scholarship/ Contacts are: Margaret Wallace and Gina Rogers, AAUW-Humboldt Re-Entry Scholarship Co-Chairs

Questions? Contact Margaret at marjean116@gmail.com or
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Research Technician job opportunity: The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS seeks a Research Technician to begin employment January 15, 2024 at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS. The selected applicant will be co-supervised by Dr. Zachary Darnell and Dr. Kelly Darnell. The primary duties of the Research Technician are to support ongoing laboratory- and field-based projects focused on invertebrate behavior, coastal ecology, and seagrass biology in the Gulf of Mexico. Duties will include a combination of field work, laboratory sample processing, administrative tasks, and data analysis. Additional information on ongoing research projects can be found at We seek a Research Technician to begin employment January 15, 2024 at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, MS. The selected applicant will be co-supervised by Dr. Zachary Darnell and Dr. Kelly Darnell. The primary duties of the Research Technician are to support ongoing laboratory- and field-based projects focused on invertebrate behavior, coastal ecology, and seagrass biology in the Gulf of Mexico. Duties will include a combination of field work, laboratory sample processing, administrative tasks, and data analysis. Additional information on ongoing research projects can be found at https://www.thecraboratory.org and http://www.darnellseagrassecologylab.com. This position includes a salary of $40,000 per year and full benefits. The term of the position is 35 months (January 15, 2024–December 14, 2026), with the possibility for extension beyond this term if additional funding is available.

ROOT & SHOOT Plant Science Conference Travel Awards: The NSF-funded RCN:LEAPS: ROOT & SHOOT is accepting applications for travel awards for members of SACNAS or MANRRS to attend one of several plant science conferences in 2024 (listed below). The awards provide up to $3000 to defray travel costs for a mentee/mentor pair, at least one of which must be a member of SACNAS or MANRRS. The applications are due November 10, 2023. More information about these travel awards can be found by clicking here. To apply for the travel awards, click here. Applicants can select one of several conferences to attend with this award, including Botany 2024.

NNSA Minority Serving Institution Internship Program: The National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP) is now accepting applications for internships starting in the summer of 2024. About NNSA-MSIIP:

Open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at Minority Serving Institutions.
Two internship options are available:

Summer internships: 12-weeks beginning on June 3, 2024, and ending on August 23, 2024.
Year-long internships: 12 months beginning on June 3, 2024, and ending on May 23, 2025, including full-time participation during the summer and part-time participation during the academic year.

Financial support includes:

Stipends

$750/ week for Undergraduate Students
$950/week Graduate Students

More info and apply at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/2024-NNSA-MSIIP

Week of October 2, 2023

Green Diamond Resource Company | Opportunity Internship & Scholarship Program: Green Diamond Resource Company is excited to be posting the application for the Natural Resources Opportunity Internship and Scholarship Program. We are in our 8th year of being able to offer this amazing opportunity for students throughout the communities and states where we do business. The purpose is to expose students interested in forestry or natural resources and help them navigate, grow, and thrive in the profession. The program is intended for students who are currently pursuing academic degrees in an accredited college of forestry or natural resources and to help them achieve their academic goals. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Our hope is this experience will assist students in thinking about Natural Resource career choices as they work towards completing their education in this field. This is a paid internship with the ability to apply for a scholarship at the end of the internship which can be up to $3,000. If you are pursuing an interest in Forestry or Natural Resources, take a look and apply through our website at www.greendiamond.com/people/career-opportunities. From there click Join Our Team which opens the career page where the internship is listed. This year the internship has three postings listed by division - Korbel, CA; Klamath Falls, OR; and Shelton, WA. Each division has a slightly different approach on how the intern learns about forest management. Deadline to apply is November 17, 2023.
Internship - Korbel, CA
Internship - Klamath Falls, OR
Internship - Shelton, WA

Botanist job opening at the Mid Klamath Watershed Council: This is a new position at the Mid Klamath Watershed Council (MKWC). This position will support the Plants Program and the Fire & Forestry Program in ecological monitoring, hands-on habitat restoration, and improving integration of invasive plant control with prescribed fire. MKWC has secured multi-year funding through the CAL FIRE Forest Health program to support this position. This person will work closely with the Karuk Tribe and the Western Klamath Restoration Partnership. We are looking for a self-motivated person, with prior experience in botanical surveys, ecological restoration, and prescribed fire. Applicants must be able to work independently.
Link to more info: Project Coordinator/Botanist Position: Plants Restoration in Fire Areas

Association of Zoos and Aquariums Student Membership: Discover AZA membership and explore exciting opportunities, information, and resources as you join the larger zoo and aquarium community. Enhance your knowledge, connect with peers, and develop important skills to prepare for a career working in zoos and aquariums. AZA's student category is designed for individuals interested in or preparing for a career in zoos or aquariums and enrolled full-time or part-time as a student in a compulsory or higher education system. This membership category is available to those not working full-time at an aquarium, zoo, or related facility.
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Forest Service is Hiring Students and Recent Graduates Soon!: Interested in caring for the land and serving people? A job with the USDA Forest Service could be your chance to work in the great outdoors while unlocking opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We’re going to be hiring students and recent graduates for jobs in a variety of exciting and rewarding career fields, such as forestry, natural resources and prescribed fire and fuels. These positions will be open on USAJOBS October 24–November 1, 2023. Visit the Forest Service Careers webpage to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process. The Forest Service is hosting webinars to help you through the application process. Join us and get answers to your questions. Visit the Forest Service How to Apply webpage to view recorded webinars and our webinar schedule. Topics covered include Tips for Job Seekers, Navigating USAJOBS, Building a Federal Resume, and Hiring Eligibilities and Qualifications. Our webinars also include a questions and answers session where you can ask our team of HR professionals and recruiters specific questions related to the webinar topics. You must register for live webinars in advance by navigating to the Forest Service How to Apply webpage and select the webinar date you wish to attend.

Week of September 25, 2023

Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program with U.S. Dept of Energy: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program.
What will I be doing? You will get to advance your master’s or doctoral thesis utilizing the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at DOE laboratories, industry, or other approved facility to accomplish your research goals, all while networking with top scientists in the field. You will conduct research at both your academic institution and at an external hosting facility conducting research in Marine Energy.
Why should I apply? In addition to advancing your thesis research, you will 1) enhance your education and training in water power technologies fields, 2) increase your marketability in these disciplines, 3) gain access to top scientists and state-of-the-art equipment, and 4) gain insight into research and career opportunities through your internship experiences.
Where will I be located? You will identify the host facility where you want to conduct your research and a potential mentor currently conducting or directing research in an area of importance to the Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO), including, but not limited to, technologies for clean domestic power generation from hydropower, waves, and tides. For a list of potential hosting facilities, please visit: https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/host-institutions-marine-energy-graduate-student-research-program .
Apply Today! https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-2023-MarineEnergy
Program Website: https://orise.orau.gov/marine-energy-research-program/
Program Webinar: Please join us for our 2023 Marine Energy Informational Webinar on October 24th, 2023, from 2-3 EST. To register, visit ORISE Marine Energy Graduate Student Program Informational Webinar registration - NREL Enterprise WebEx.

University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center 2024 Track 1 Summer Program: Spend the summer studying and conducting field biology in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The UNDERC facility is owned by Notre Dame and contains 8000 acres of pristine lakes, streams, wetlands, and forests with abundant wildlife (including beaver, porcupine, black bear, deer, and loon). The natural setting and modern facilities provide an unparalleled opportunity for gaining experience in field biology. UNDERC is also the core site in the Great Lakes Region for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON).
Apply now for UNDERC for summer of 2024 (May 29– August 3)!
More info and apply at: https://underc.nd.edu/

Guest Lecture on animal histories, Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m., FH 118: The History Department at Cal Poly Humboldt is excited to host Dr. Daniel Vandersommers, one of the pioneers in the new field of Zoo Studies, for a talk titled “Following Runaway Animals: Stories from the Zoo for Wilding History,” which will take place Friday, September 29, from 5-7 p.m. in Founders Hall 118. This event is open to Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, staff and the community. Persons who wish to request disability related accommodations should contact the History Department at 707-826-3641 or histdept@humboldt.edu as soon as possible.

Week of September 18, 2023

UCLA School of Medicine Information Sessions:

Date: Tuesday, 9/26 from 12pm – 1pm
Location: Cal Poly Humboldt Library, Room 120

Description: We invite you to this Info Session to learn about the **FREE** UCLA Pre-Medical Enrichment Program (PREP) and other resources available for you as pre-med students. We specifically hold 5 spots for Cal Poly Humboldt Students. Come meet Gabriel Loredo, the Outreach and Pathway Programs Manager from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Pizza will be provided! About PREP: PREP is a 5-week intensive summer program that provides pre-med students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Full participation in the PREP program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted to medical school and succeeding once there. PREP is designed to support students who have experienced social, economic, or educational disadvantages in their journey to medical education. The program prepares students through academic enrichment, personal development, MCAT review sessions, longitudinal application support, focus on health disparities, interview skills and practice, and longitudinal mentorship.
RSVP Here: RSVP Form or on Handshake!

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Internship: A GFAS Accredited Sanctuary committed to rescuing abused, abandoned, and unwanted exotic cats. Since 1992, we have rescued more than 400 exotic animals, giving them a caring, lifelong home at the Refuge. These magnificent creatures are the unfortunate, unwanted products of the private trade in exotic animals. Most of them would have been destroyed if we were not able to give them a home.The refuge currently has 16 ANIMAL CARE INTERN SPOTS AVAILABLE. Interns are responsible for the daily care of tigers,lions, bears, leopards, cougars, servals, and bobcats. Daily care includes cleaning, feeding, & medicating. Location of the internship is Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Housing and utilities are provided, plus a $100 a week stipend for food.
More info and apply at: TCWR.org/internship-program

Smithsonian Gardens Winter Orchid Exhibit Intern Opportunity: This opportunity provides an intern with experience managing and caring for the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection (SGOC), including exhibition, public programming, social media management, daily collection care, collections management, and interior plant maintenance. The project’s primary focus will involve grooming and staking collection items for weekly exhibition delivery/installation, plant health monitoring, pulling/generating display labels, public programming, and assisting with creating social media content for a broad audience. The secondary focus will involve watering/fertilizing, repotting, and assisting with integrated pest management scouting and beneficial insect releases. Some public programs may occur on the weekend, which may cause some weekly schedule adjustment. This internship offers hands-on experience working with living plant collections within a public garden and museum setting. Intern will work under the supervision of the Lead Orchid Collection Horticulturist and the Manager of Greenhouse Nursery Operations. Interns are encouraged to take advantage of the abundant resources of the Smithsonian Institution.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2023. Internship will begin in January/February 2024.
More info and apply at: https://gardens.si.edu/learn/internships/orchid-exhibit-internship/

STEM scholarships & fellowships | PathwaysToScience.org: PathwaysToScience.org has over 65 portable scholarships and fellowships posted on the site, all with an emphasis on STEM.
Undergraduate scholarships and resources for applying: Summer Research Programs & Scholarships in STEM (Undergrad level) (pathwaystoscience.org)
Graduate fellowships and resources for applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx
Postdoctoral fellowships and postdoc positions: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Postdocs_Portal.aspx
A quick video tutorial on using our advanced search functions to find funding opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKsAGk8dAw&t=16s

USDA Internship Workshop: The Cal Poly Humboldt Natural Resource Career Development Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are hosting an internship workshop this Friday, September 22 from 2-3 p.m. in Siemens Hall Room 109. The USDA focuses on providing support to landowners backed by science and research. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps American farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners make conservation work for them. Learn about career opportunities and paid summer internship programs.
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DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica: Danta is pleased to announce our 2024 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. As much of our advertising is done by word-of-mouth, we encourage you to spread the word by forwarding this information to students or friends who may be interested in our programs. For more information, please visit our website at www.danta.info and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].

Conservation and Sustainability in Costa Rica
Winter Session: December 27 – January 10, 2024, Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Summer Session: June 5 -20, 2024; Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Program Fee: $2900
Application deadline: May 15, 2023
Course Description: DANTA Blog

Methods in Primate Behavior and Conservation
Date: July 11 - 26, 2024
Program fee: $2900
Application deadline: May 1, 2024
Course Description: DANTA Blog

Field Excursion: All courses include a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center, sustainable chocolate plantation and dolphin and snorkeling trip of the Golfo Dulce. We will stay overnight on the Boruca Indigenous Reserve where we will learn about the community and their traditional lifeways, and help with needed projects. Every effort is made to implement eco-friendly and socially responsible practices into our day-to-day operations, field courses and overall mission.

Virtual informational session with NGA Friday, Sept. 22 (bathymetrist positions): Information Session with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: NGA is an intelligence agency that delivers world-class geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) that provides a decisive advantage to policymakers, military service members, intelligence professionals and first responders. Anyone who sails a U.S. ship, flies a U.S. aircraft, makes national policy decisions, fights wars, locates targets, responds to natural disasters, or even navigates with a cellphone relies on NGA. The Maritime Safety Office would like to invite you to an virtual informational session on Friday Sep 22th from 12-1 pm PT (Zoom link below) to learn about the office and agency mission and current openings as a bathymetrist. We will be hiring for bathymetrist positions during our informational session. Come hear what Bathymetrists do to keep mariners around the world safe via our products and services. Please note that US citizenship is required at the time of application. The NGA's Maritime Safety Office’s Bathymetrists are experts in nautical charting and hydrography. Charged with producing safe for navigation products and providing services for mariners around the globe. NGA Bathymetrists analyze and fuse multiple data sources to create accurate 3-dimensional models of the seafloor. Using bathymetric data collected from ships, the air, and even space, scientists chart and track the ever changing landscape under the sea.
Zoom Meeting Invitation: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/85666048450?pwd=T3ZCSWgzdmc4TGJzT21CQVExZk0wZz09
Meeting ID: 856 6604 8450
Passcode: Survey

Week of September 11, 2023

Wildlands Studies - Ecuador, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, and more! Student Information Session on Campus next week: Wildlands Studies field programs provide students the opportunity to join backcountry study teams as working field associates, studying environmental impact assessment, environmental policy, geologic, climatic, and topographic factors that support various habitats, and the relationships between environments and culture. Most participants are undergraduates who join us on-site from all over North America. Each program earns 3-10 units of upper-division credit! FAFSA Financial Aid and scholarships can apply towards funding our programs. Program teams consist of 8-16 participants working with a course instructor. Students can choose different wildlife, wildland, and cultural ecology field studies locations that are all searching for solutions to environmental challenges. Current field studies occur in Thailand, Ecuador, Chile, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Nepal, Australia, Belize, French Polynesia, Iceland, Yellowstone, Big Sur, and Hawaii.

More info at: www.wildlandsstudies.com.
Please join our Student Information Session on Wednesday, September 20th at 4 pm in The Natural Resource Building Rm 201 to learn more!

Cal Poly Humboldt Paid Summer Internship Healthcare Career Program in Summer 2024: This exciting summer internship opportunity will run from May 13 to July 19, 2024. Selected participants will receive a stipend of up to $4,500 for ten weeks, requiring a 40-hour-per-week commitment dedicated to shadowing and observing healthcare professionals in local hospitals and medical offices during the summer of 2024. The selection process will thoroughly review applications, and chosen participants will be notified by email about registering for the BIOL 482 (Supervised Internship) class at Cal Poly Humboldt, spanning both the Spring and Summer 2024 terms. Students who have already completed BIOL 482 will not need to retake the course in Spring 2024; however, all students must enroll in BIOL 482 for Summer 2024.
Internship Description:
The Paid Summer Internship for Health Profession Careers program aims to actively engage students from both Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods, especially those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. The primary objective is to provide valuable opportunities for these students to observe and shadow professionals specializing in primary care and geriatrics next summer. These placements are designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of various healthcare specialties. In addition to exposure to these fields, students can enhance their professional skills and gain deeper insight into the health-related challenges faced by rural communities.
Throughout the summer of 2024, students will have the unique opportunity to shadow one or more healthcare practitioners. This diverse array includes physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, administrative staff, and potentially other allied health professionals. For more comprehensive information about the program, please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1svB3SQ-gFWLMSozm5FQrmhAn4O4R2lBGbbaK8euFFso/edit. You can also explore the success story of last year's program at Humboldt Now: https://now.humboldt.edu/news/new-program-paves-pathway-careers-healthcare-underrepresented-students.

Undergraduate Funding Opportunity: Howell-CSUBIOTECH Research Scholars Program: The Howell-CSUBIOTECH program funds promising undergraduate student research projects in topics related to women's health. The program is open to any CSU undergraduate student in good academic standing and planning to be enrolled on their CSU campus for the Spring 2024 term. Applicants must be able to complete the project proposed by the end of the 2024 summer term. The proposed project must be an original, faculty-mentored student research project. Awards may be used to support research activities as part of official school programs, such as honors or senior projects, and the proposed work can be part of a larger project. Any original research topic related to women's health is eligible. The range of eligible topics is exceptionally broad and covers much of the life and clinical sciences. The research project need not be focused upon female subjects or tissues; the program funds projects studying general health concerns that affect both sexes. The proposed project must be biotechnology-related.
APPLY: To learn more about applying, please visit the CSUPERB website

Dr. David Largent Scholarship for Students in Mycology: The Humboldt Bay Mycological Society (HBMS) is offering the annual Dr. David Largent Scholarship. This scholarship offers a stipend in the total amount of $800. The chosen applicant will give a presentation on the subject matter of their research at a regular meeting of the HBMS on January 17, 2024. This meeting will be in person.
Download application instructions, here: Dr. David Largent Scholarship for Students in Mycology

Presentation and Q&A on Pursuing Graduate School in Biology, Wed. Sept. 13 & Thurs. Sept. 14 at 5 p.m., SciB 135: Cal Poly Humboldt faculty will discuss the basics of identifying prospective advisors and schools, preparing an application, preparing for interviews, how graduate studies are funded, and how to eventually choose a graduate program. Plus, they will answer your questions about the process.
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Celebrating National Public Lands Day: Ruth Lake Cleanup Volunteer Opportunity: In celebration of National Public Lands Day (NPLD), Six Rivers National Forest is hosting the 2nd Annual Ruth Lake Cleanup on Saturday September 23rd from 9am – 2pm in Mad River, California. No registration is required. The first 150 participants will receive a free t-shirt! Boats are welcome but not required. All boats must be inspected at the Marina for Quaaga Mussels. Ruth lake is a beautiful resource for both Humboldt and Trinity County residents, but years of visitor use have left a ring of litter lining it’s shores. Let’s clean it up and take pride in our beautiful lake. This year marks the 30th annual NPLD. Celebrating 30 years of care and community, NPLD has joined people across the nation in the care and celebration of our public lands. The Ruth Lake Cleanup is organized in partnership with Six Rivers National Forest, Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, Ruth Lake Community Services, and Van Duzen Elementary School. Event website: www.facebook.com/events/1002517750933767

Upcoming Events: Commemorating 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month: Join the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for cost-free, informative sessions as we celebrate National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week to be observed September 11-17, 2023. Discover how to find internship opportunities, write a federal resume that highlights your strengths, and learn tips for a successful interview process. We are excited to support Hispanic Serving Institutions and Hispanic communities. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your career prospects. Register now and empower yourself towards a brighter future!

Online Events include:
Hispanic Heritage Month -Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs Tickets, Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite
Hispanic Heritage Month -Interviewing for Federal Jobs Tickets, Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM | Eventbrite
Hispanic Heritage Month - Applying for Federal Internships Tickets, Thu, Sep 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite
Other Events in California are listed at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/united-states--california/hispanic-heritage-month/?page=1

Week of September 5, 2023

NASA Information Session: The Department of Physics & Astronomy will be hosting a hyflex information session on NASA internships on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 4 PM in SciB 135.
Please join the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Engineering and Technology Directorate (ETD) information session for physics, engineering, and STEM students (undergrad & graduate level). It’s an exciting time to be part of NASA and there’s a place for you within our incredible teams of engineers! You will get to hear the unique stories from our NASA engineers/Alumni about their career journeys, overview of the NASA Internship Programs and Career Paths, Application & Resume Tips, and open “Q & A”. Come learn why NASA has been ranked as the Best Place to Work in federal government for 10+ consecutive years! TIME: 4:00-5:00PM (PST)

Firefighting Careers with the U.S. Forest Service: FY2024 Fall Permanent Fire Hire position is OPEN August 31, 2023 and is set to CLOSE September 29, 2023 Across California: The Pacific Southwest Region is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management on 18 National Forests located in California. The fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions; including dispatch, engine crews, fire & fuels management, hand crews, helitack, interagency hotshot crews, dozer, airtanker base and prevention. Apply on USAJOBS. Applicants may apply electronically through USA Jobs at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants should review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is complete, and all required documents are filed on or before the closing date.

Job Vacancies with the U.S. Forest Service; Biological Scientist/Physical Scientist and District Ranger: More info at:

Biological Scientist
Biological Scientist/Physical Scientist
District Ranger

Week of August 28, 2023

Job Vacancies Alert! U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Career Opportunities in Hawaii and Across California: Jobs include Biological Scientist in Arcata and surrounding areas. Apply at USAJobs.com

The Stanford University Medical Scribe Fellowship (also known as COMET) Invitation for Pre-Health Students: The Stanford University Medical Scribe Fellowship (also known as COMET) is opening applications in November for the 2024-2025 fellowship year! We are looking for motivated individuals who have completed undergraduate studies by summer 2024 who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Fellows are paired with clinical faculty in different specialties at Stanford University School of Medicine and/or at our partnering or affiliated clinics. In addition to observing clinical care and providing medical documentation support, our fellows receive mentorship, application support to health professional schools, and the opportunity to pursue scholarly activities or research. Please distribute the details of our upcoming information session to your students. More info and register at: https://med.stanford.edu/comet/prospective-fellows/info-sessions.html

History 397 Class, 1-unit weekend workshop: Daniel Vandersommers, the environmental historian who does "animal history' and zoo studies, is coming to campus in late September. This is a 1 unit class which includes a keynote address on a Friday, which is open to all, regardless of whether they are enrolled or not.
Here is a flyer: History 397 Flyer

Wildlands Studies & CAL POLY HUMBOLDT Student Info Session Sept 20: This is a great opportunity to learn about upcoming programs in a comfortable and relaxed setting where students can have questions answered. Field Study Advisor, Sami Weisser just spent part of summer working as TA to the Belize program and loves sharing her adventures.
Here is a flyer: Wildland Studies Student Info Session

McKinleyville Land Trust Volunteer Opportunity: The McKinleyville Land Trust, a local non-profit organization conserves local open spaces for ecological, historical, agricultural, educational, recreational and scenic values. There are two beautiful properties open to the public, Chah-GAH-Cho, located behind Healthsport and the Mad River Bluffs on the other side of Hiller Park. They host quarterly "Work Days" where they trim back trees and brush, and also pull invasive ivy to make way for native species to blossom. The McKinleyville Land Trust is hosting a Gyros booth at the North Country Fair on September 16th & 17th and would love some smiling faces for short shifts, to help with greeting, cooking, and cleaning up throughout the day.
Contact: Kari Stockdale at mltkaristockdale@gmail.com

Insect technicians, Cal Poly Humboldt Johnson Wildlife Habitat Ecology Lab: The Johnson Wildlife Habitat Ecology Lab is seeking Humboldt students to help identify insects sampled from Napa Valley. No prior insect experience is required; we’re looking for motivated and conscientious students with good attention to detail who can commit 5-10 hours per week from early September through much of the fall (up to 80 hrs per person). Pay is $16.50/hr. Up to 4 technicians needed to identify insects for a study of the impact of bluebirds and swallows on winegrape vineyards in Napa Valley. An entomologist from UC Riverside will train students in mid-Sept, with work anticipated to last through the fall semester, 5-10 hrs/week. Work will involve identifying insects to Order and Family mainly, with a few particular pests identified to species. Samples are from “sticky traps” deployed in Napa’s vineyards in the summer, and identifications will be made using high-quality dissecting microscopes and identification guides. Work will occur in a lab in the wildlife building.

To apply, send (1) cover letter, (2) resume or CV, and (3) list of
three references to vineyardsongbirdresearch@gmail.com by
Sept 1st 2023. Please use “insect sorter application” as the subject line. Questions? Contact Matt Johnson in Wildlife Room 150.

Week of August 21, 2023

Fall Permanent Fire Hire Positions: The Pacific Southwest Region is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management on 18 National Forests located in California. The fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions; including dispatch, engine crews, fire & fuels management, hand crews, helitack, interagency hotshot crews, dozer, airtanker base and prevention. The purpose of this outreach notice is to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity. Register here or scan the QR Code below for a full list of opportunities across California. Apply on USAJOBS. The vacancy announcements will be open for applications on August 31, 2023, and is set to close September 29, 2023.

UC Davis Microbiology Graduate Group - Virtual Admission Info Sessions - September 18 and 21, 2023: Dear Prospective Student, We are hosting two ‘Virtual Admission Info Sessions’ next month. The two sessions are available, September 18 & 21. If you’d like to join us, please see attached or below information. These sessions are hosted by our Program Chair, Admission Committee, Program Coordinator and students. They will share information on admission application and answer any questions students have about applying to our program. Register here by using QR code or link: https://tinyurl.com/36sctyah

CCAT ENST123 Courses for Fall 2023! CCAT ENST123 courses are open for enrollment! This semester, we have the opportunity to present 4 different courses that are credit/no credit, 1 unit, and student led. Any major is welcome and classes are held from September 11th to November 17th.
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Senior Environmental Scientist position at CDFA to act as Botanist & Weed Coordinator: The Integrated Pest Control Branch at the CA Department of Food & Agriculture is recruiting to fill a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) position located in Sacramento County to serve as botanical information resource and weed program coordinator. Under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent performs a broad range of scientific and professional office and field duties involving the research, environmental analysis, outreach, and logistics for the Integrated Control Branch.
More details about this position may be found on CALHR’s website directly at the link below:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=387206

Week of August 8, 2023

Full Time Environmental Project Coordinator: Integral Ecology Research Center, located in Blue Lake, is currently offering an opportunity for a full-time Environmental Project Coordinator. The selected candidate would have an opportunity to contribute to various wildlife, conservation, watershed and ecological research projects. The opportunity is a supervisory-level position that is well suited for recent graduates who have successfully conducted and coordinated research projects.
More info and link to employment page: http://www.iercecology.org/contact/employment/

Forest Service; Temporary Career Opportunities in California and Hawaii: The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5, is hiring temporary or seasonal jobs in Hawaii and California. Temporary and seasonal jobs are great way to gain experience, work outdoors, and explore different careers. Apply now on USAJOBS.gov. The vacancy announcement(s) for positions below is OPEN July 27, 2023, and is set to CLOSE August 9, 2023. These job opportunities are OPEN to the Public. Applicants may apply electronically through U.S. Forest Service USAJOBS Dashboard. Applicants should review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is complete, and all required documents are filed on or before the closing date of August 9, 2023.

Week of June 19, 2023

2023 Fall Fire Hire in Various Duty Locations in California: The Pacific Southwest Region is seeking committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management on 18 National Forest in various duty locations in California. The Fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions; including fire and fuel management, dispatch, engines, hand crews, helitack, interagency hotshot crews, and prevention. Apply on USAJOBS.gov. The job vacancies announcement will open June 26, 2023 and set to close July 5, 2023.
For more info, visit: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1Gl8AejINbIUtFhYSOATLJk7pUQUNRSVZWMUlCRVpTQ1lJQlZaUkZLMDVOWS4u

USDA Forest Service - National Nursery, Seed, and Genetics Hiring Event is set to OPEN June 20, 2023 and set to CLOSE June 26, 2023: The USDA Forest Service will soon be hosting a hiring event to fill critical vacancies throughout the agency’s nursery, seed, and genetics programs. The vacancy announcements are scheduled to open in USAJobs on June 20th. This hiring effort is critical to accomplishing reforestation goals and successfully implementing the REPLANT Act across the National Forest System. This includes positions supporting multiple components of the reforestation pipeline. Positions filled through this event will contribute to reforestation and restoration work directly related to the agency's mission, working to promote healthy, diverse, and productive forests and grasslands across the nation.

Geneticist

Brief Job Description:

Focus on establishing and sustaining healthy forests-especially in face of current pressures such as habitat fragmentation, climate change, and degraded ecosystems. Gathering information about genetics helps us assess past, current, and future biological changes, and provides implications for management options in the future.

Grade Level: GS-12 and GS-13
Location: Placerville, CA and Yreka, CA

Biological Scientist/Horticulturist

Brief Job Description:

Work in our nursery system facilities and are responsible for providing native tree and plant seed extractions. Working in nurseries and seed extractories provide locally adapted plants and seed for reforestation projects, provide an assured source of desirable species and stock types for restoring native ecosystems, and maintain the agency's position as a conservation leader.

Grade Level: GS-11
Locations: Camino, CA and Placerville, CA

Biological Science Technician

Brief Job Description:

work alongside our Horticulturist and Biologists in seed orchards, nurseries, and seed extractories. They assist higher level specialists in maintaining stable environments for seedling productions and extractions, as well as assisting in growing and preparing seedlings, insect and disease control, fertilization, irrigation, grass seed collection, conifer and native seed cleaning, and much more.

Grade Level:

GS-04 with promotional potential to GS-05
GS -05/06 with promotional potential to GS-07

Location: Camino, CA; Chico, CA; Foresthill, CA; Placerville, CA and Yreka, CA

Biological Scientist

Brief Job Description

work outdoors conducting research by identifying, preserving, and collecting data on the different types and sizes of trees, plants, insects, and animals. Data is then analyzed and used to help make policy decisions. Biological scientists use maps, compasses, data recorders, and other tools to conduct research.

Grade Level: GS-09
Location: Camino, CA; Foresthill, CA; Placerville, CA and Yreka, CA

Maintenance Worker

Brief Job Description

Maintenance workers conduct work on a Forest Service and are responsible for a variety of duties involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, related structures, fixtures, and utilities. Our maintenance workers may be provided services to Forest Service employees by maintaining a facility they work in, or providing services to the public by maintaining comfort stations, visitor centers, campsites, and other facilities the public utilizes during their time at a National Forest.

Grade Level: WG-07
Location: Arcata, CA; Camino, CA; Placerville, CA; Riverside, CA and Hilo, HI

Tractor Operator

Brief Job Description

work outdoors on Forest Service unit or nursery. Tractor Operators are responsible for a variety of wheeled agricultural tractors and other equipment such as forklifts, front-end loaders, backhoe and lighter trucks. Their duties include maintaining units and nurseries which affect greenhouse operations, such as seedling extractions and more.

Grade Level: WG-06
Location: Camino, CA

To express interest in these positions, please visit: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5zZb7e4BvE6GfuA8-g1Gl8AejINbIUtFhYSOATLJk7pUQUNRSVZWMUlCRVpTQ1lJQlZaUkZLMDVOWS4u

You will get a notification once the vacancy announcement becomes available for completing an application on USAJobs which is set to OPEN June 20, 2023, and set to CLOSE June 26, 2023.

In-Person Hiring Event - U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Information Management Team in Vallejo, CA - June 29, 2023: The U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Information Management Leadership will be at the in-person State of California, Employment Development Department Hiring Event in Vallejo, CA on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Location: 1440 Marin Street, Vallejo, California 94591
This Job is OPEN to the Public. Veterans and Person with Disabilities are encouraged to attend!
Register here for this event to speak to one of the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Information Management Team about the exciting career opportunities at the Forest Service.
For more information, please contact Jim Blanton, Local Veterans’ Employment Representative at (707) 648 - 5396

Week of June 12, 2023

IAE Seasonal Positions in New Mexico and Arizona: The Institute for Applied Ecology's Southwest Office is hiring five seasonal positions to support projects in New Mexico and Arizona. Announcements with further details and application instructions can be found at https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/.

Positions include:

Seed Collection Technicians based in Santa Fe, NM (2 positions)
Seed Collection Crew Lead and Technician based in Phoenix, AZ (2 positions)
Conservation Technician based in Tucson or Patagonia, AZ (1 position)

Recruitment for Free Summer Coding Program: EEB BIPOC Summer Coding Immersion Program is a free six-week (8 hours per week) online program where we offer training on Python or R. EEB BIPOC SCIP is a student-led, no homework, chill program that starts from June 26th to August 4th. Every week, we will have special guest speakers to talk to about their research as data scientists.
More info and register at: https://forms.gle/LPT8ZHWdKUhmywVN9

Stanford's Medical Scribe Fellowship- application opened June 7: Stanford University’s Medical Scribe Fellowship, also known as COMET, is opening applications for its Fall Cohort, Class of 2024 on June 7, 2023. This is an opportunity for students, who are interested in pursuing a career in the health professions, to be part of a healthcare team at Stanford University School of Medicine and its affiliated clinics. Students will be mentored by faculty clinicians and given opportunities to pursue scholarly work and research. Qualified students will be graduates of a baccalaureate/undergraduate program by September 2023 and will make a 1-year commitment. Applications are due July 21, 2023. The program begins on October 9, 2023.
More info and apply at: https://comet.slideroom.com/#/login/program/72649

Worldwide Vets Volunteer Opportunities: Worldwide Vets volunteers are primarily students in their clinical years for our medical based projects, or pre-vet students looking to gain more physical experience before beginning their veterinary degree. We offer projects for all students, in all areas of study - as well as those with no prior education or experience whatsoever so friends and family are more than welcome to join. Our projects can count towards educational credits, as well as being RACE approved for volunteers that are already licenced and practicing.
More info and apply at: https://www.worldwidevets.com/

Week of June 4, 2023

Funding Opportunity: Humanities for All Project Grants: Humanities for All Project Grants support the development and delivery of humanities-based learning experiences for the people of California that encourage thoughtful reflection, analysis, and consideration of important topics, in keeping with our mission to connect Californians to ideas and one another to understand our shared heritage and diverse cultures, inspire civic participation, and shape our future. Project Grants are intended to support time-bounded projects, not open-ended activities. Projects should result in some tangible public humanities programming activity within the two-year grant period; however, projects that show potential for extension or amplification beyond the grant period are welcomed. For a detailed program description, please see the solicitation attached in the portal announcement, or follow the link to the Humanities for All Project Grants page.

Now Hiring! USDA Forest Service - Wildlife Crisis Strategy Landscape Careers: We’re hiring hundreds of technical and program specialists to help manage Wildfire Crisis Strategy Landscapes related to the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Careers are available in Forest Restoration, Timber Management, Silviculture, NEPA Planning, and GIS. Locations include AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, and WY. Apply now on USAJOBS. Direct links below. Vacancy Announcement CLOSES: June 2, 2023.

Junior Specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California Davis, to carry out genetic analysis of rice: This is a short term, part time position for a specific project (6 months at 50%). Applicants are expected have an interest in genetics, molecular biology and large datasets. The incumbent must be a motivated, organized, independently driven individual who is able to work and collaborate with members of the lab in a professional manner. She/he must therefore have excellent organization skills, including abilities for short term and long term time management. As the major contributor to research studies, the incumbent expected to contribute to scholarly manuscripts, outreach publications and reports, and present work at lab meetings. Work will be conducted in the lab and in campus greenhouses. The project involves engineering rice receptors for resistance to infection using a HTP yeast system to generate and sort through candidates.
More info and apply at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05748

Week of May 22, 2023

Positions for Botany Students in the Herbarium/Library: Handshake numbers 7895183 and 7895187; one is a student assistant position and the other is a work study position.
3D Digital Herbarium Botany Assistant and Work Study Botany Assistant: Assisting the Library Dean and 3D Digital Herbarium Team, the 3D Digital Herbarium Botany Assistant will locate, identify and procure local plant specimens in coordination with the Cal Poly Humboldt Vascular Plant Herbarium (HSC). Carefully transport and care for the specimens for the 3D modeling process. Document and record metadata in standard DwC fashion. Research learning objects for inclusion and adoption in the 3D Digital Herbarium. The Botany Assistant will assist with various flora related digitization and research to implement an innovative and interactive digital herbarium (i.e. a digital collection of plants).
Application Deadline is June 4, 2023. Estimated pay is between $15-$20 per hour.
Apply on Handshake: https://humboldt.joinhandshake.com/login

Sierra Pacific Botanist Aide Position in Anderson, Camino, or Chico, CA: Under the supervision of a botany crew leader, the successful applicants will conduct botanical surveys on SPI forests located throughout northern & central California. Qualified applicants must be able to collect detailed field data, work in remote field locations, hike steep slopes over uneven terrain, and work full days in all types of weather. Transportation from the base location to the field is provided. Duties include:

Navigating forest roads & terrain using digital and hard copy maps.
Recording geologic, topographic, and habitat site characteristics.
Plant ID of California flora to family, genus, and species.
Survey proposed timber harvest areas and other special projects for rare plant species & collect supporting documentation and vouchers.

More info and apply at: https://spi-ind.com/Careers/Details/3697005182023

Nova Southeastern University - FL Masters Biology Program: Here are links to the three components of the MS Biological Sciences degree program at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL:
Health studies – fully onground: https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-health-studies.html Applications due June 13 for June 27 start - Contact: Dr. Roopnarine roopnari@nova.edu
Research -mostly onground with some online options - https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-research.html ongoing can start any semester (Applications due July 15 for August 21 start – or June 13 for June 27 start) – Contact Dr. Johnston johnmatt@nova.edu
Bioinformatics – fully online https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-bioinformatics.html - Applications due July 15 for August 21 start – See the program listed at the International Society for Computational Biology: Degree & Certificate Programs in Bioinformatics (iscb.org) – Contact Dr. Johnston johnmatt@nova.edu

Upcoming Webinars- Navigating USAJOBS, Interview Techniques and Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs hosted by OPM:

Sharing upcoming webinars on Navigating USAJOBS, Interview Techniques and Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs hosted by OPM. To express interest in attending these webinars reserve a spot by clicking the registration link below. Registration is limited.

Webinar	About this event	Date	Time	Register Link
Navigating USAJOBS	This information session will provide an in-depth, step-by-step, live demonstration on how to navigate the USAJOBS website. We cover job searching, creating your account/profile, reviewing job announcements, applying for jobs and how to track your application.	June 14, 2023	8:30am – 9:30am PST	NAVIGATING USAJOBS Tickets, Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM \| Eventbrite
Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs	Job seekers will be able to apply for positions using a resume and an optional cover letter. This information session will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths, accomplishments, and results. You will learn what information to include on your resume, tips to market yourself how to describe your experience. Participants will leave this session armed with information to craft an effective resume.	June 21, 2023	1:00pm – 2:00pm EST	Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs Tickets, Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM \| Eventbrite
Interview Techniques	Information during this session will include interview preparation, coverage, delivery methods, types of questions and how to respond, as well as other considerations.	July 11, 2023	8:00am – 9:30am PST	INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES Tickets, Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM \| Eventbrite
Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs	This workshop will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths and accomplishments.	July 25, 2023	10:00am – 11:00am PST	Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs Tickets, Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM \| Eventbrite

Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Opportunities: Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. The U.S. Forest Service, modeling the program after the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps, played a central role in the creation of Job Corps.

Learn more at:
Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
Firefighting - Job Corps | US Forest Service (usda.gov)
Natural Resources | US Forest Service (usda.gov)

Paid Summer Internships with the Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Forest Service for Latinx Youth: Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project is offering enriching internships nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about the outdoors, geography, community engagement, public lands, cultural resources, and natural resources. Opportunities for talented Latinx students and recent grads who may be interested in getting work experience with a federal land management agency.
Apply at: MANO Project Internship Applications.

Week of May 15, 2023

Emerging Scientist Imaging Workshop at UC Davis, July 30-August 3, 2023: Student leaders within the BMCDB graduate group at UC Davis have organized a 4-day imaging workshop from July 30- Aug 3 for emerging scientists from diverse backgrounds. This event will be held on the Davis campus and will be taught by members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Advanced Imaging Center (AIC). This info may have been shared with you before, which has resulted in many applications from undergraduate students, but few applications from graduate students. We are aiming for a mixture of graduate (Master or PhD) and undergraduate trainees. As such, I am writing to ask that you share this info with graduate student populations at your institutions that may be interested. Travel, accommodations, and meals will be covered, so please encourage their participation. The application deadline is approaching (we will start reviewing applications May 18), but the application is short.
Further details and the application are available here: https://www.aicjanelia.org/cesw.
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Full Time STEM VISTA Positions (3): Cal Poly Humboldt is currently recruiting candidates for three full-time STEM VISTAs as part of the CSU STEM VISTA program. Each full-time position is a one-year commitment starting on July 17, 2023 and extending through July 15, 2024. These positions are a part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program, CSU STEM VISTA program, which focuses on eliminating race, class and gender-based inequities in STEM undergraduate degree programs. All VISTAs will participate in the CSU STEM VISTA cohort. ***Graduates from Any and All Majors welcome to apply, although this position is supporting our STEM programs, this position is focused on student and community services and we have had successful candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.***Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis between now and early June, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/community/center-for-community-engagement/stem-vista/Pages/Available-Positions.aspx

Multi-Departmental Virtual Career Fair: This is a collaborative federal interagency event powered by Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Transportation to attract non-competitive eligible (Schedule A, Veterans, and Military Spouses) candidates seeking employment opportunities nationwide within the Federal government. Date: May 24, 2023, Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST)
Download a flyer, here
Register for the Virtual Career Fair, here: https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/4be5a3bc-68c4-42a6-90a1-9ef7b13adb1e/multi-departmental-non-competitive-virtual-career-fair/attendee

Week of May 1, 2023

AI and Biology: AI Innovation Fellowship by Stanford Alumni: The AI and Biology Innovators Fellowship in Machine Learning equips students with state-of-the-art machine learning techniques like Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Convolutional Neural Networks, and more. Leveraging these new tools, students build out a professional portfolio with capstone projects such as pandemic spread prediction and disease diagnosis that draw on their unique interest and domain expertise. Please find more information about relevant projects here and apply here. Feel free to contact program coordinator Jared at programs@inspiritinnovator.com with any questions.

Youth Conservation Corps Applications Open for Summer 2023: YCC crew is a unique entry-level paid work opportunity that allows youth to learn environmental stewardship, leadership skills, and personal development. Participants will complete conservation-based projects such as campground maintenance, trail maintenance, and historic restoration during the day at the Lake Tahoe Basin, CA. During crew members off time, crew leaders and partners will provide environmental education programs, professional development, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Transportation to and from the Lake Tahoe Basin, meals, lodging, and pay will be provided.
Program dates are July 9 - August 6, 2023. The application deadline is May 15, 2023 at 11:59 PST.
Access the application form and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnig8eFveD3macnDMJwMHa4FFon6Wa0DyoRfhxuOk5sjsVsQ/viewform
For questions or concerns please contact Taylor Livingston at taylor.livingston@usda.gov

Paul Silva Student Research Award Applications, due May 15: The Paul Silva Student Research Grant is named after Paul Silva (1922-2014), a phycologist and Curator of Algae at the University Herbarium, UC Berkeley, whose bequest to the California Botanical Society has made this award possible. Awards are made to qualified undergraduate and graduate student members of the Society working on projects that will help achieve the Society's goal of advancing Western American botany. Students from any accredited university doing botanical research within western North America and who are members of the California Botanical Society are eligible for this award. The next application deadline is May 15, 2022. Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of experts, and winners will be announced within two months of the application deadline. We anticipate awarding funds for both undergraduate and graduate projects, and application groups will be judged separately.
For more details and to apply visit: https://calbotsoc.org/grants/#PaulSilva

Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative Grant Opportunity for Graduate Students: Funding is available to support students interested in analysis of agricultural genomics data sets. We will provide $8,000 per student for graduate students to work on analyzing publicly available sequencing data either over Summer or Fall of 2023. Graduate students need to be currently enrolled in a US graduate program and located at a US institution. In particular we are interested in graduate students who will work with short-read Illumina data analysis against a reference genome, long-read data sets generated from PacBio, or long-read data sets generated from Oxford Nanopore. Analysis will require the use of open-source software and publicly available data sets from agricultural species. The student’s advisor or mentor should have demonstrated expertise in the required analysis methods and in timely submission of sequence data to public archives. Students will be required to provide comprehensive documentation of their analysis methods using readthedocs or protocol.io and be available in the following semester to answer questions about their workflow and documentation (no more than 3 one-hour online sessions).
Applications are due on May 23 and can be submitted via this link: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rh6csLi7mAx3ZY

4th Digital Congress on Nanobiotechnology and Bioengineering - Request for disclosure and sharing: The program of the 4th CDNB includes online lectures, presentations of works in the form of e-Posters, mini-courses, and round tables. Several internationally renowned speakers have already confirmed their presence. The deadline for registration with abstract submission is until 05/12/2023 and without abstract submission is until 06/11/2023. The first, second and third editions of the CDNB combined had more than 11,000 registered participants from all Brazilian states and 40 other countries; with participants distributed in different categories such as professionals, PhD students, MSc students, and undergraduates. Many of these participants had the opportunity to attend lectures given by renowned specialists in the various sub-areas of the congress, mini-courses, as well as presentations of works in the e-Poster format. The scientific program (lectures and mini-courses) of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd CDNB can still be accessed on the Youtube channel. The 4th CDNB is once again being promoted and organized by the team of the Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology (LNANO) of Embrapa Genetic Resources and Biotechnology and will be held 100% online and free of charge from June 13 to 16, 2023.
More info and register at: https://www.even3.com.br/ivcdnb/?lang=en

Week of April 25, 2023

Opportunities with the NOAA Fisheries Antarctic Ecosystem Research Division: This term Biological Science Aid (ZT-0404-2) position within NOAA’s Fisheries Antarctic Ecosystem Research Division (AERD) is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to participate in a 30+ year research program focused on interactions between the environment, Antarctic krill and fish, predators that depend on krill and fish for food, and commercial fisheries.
Eligible Candidates: We are seeking a positive, energetic, resilient, individual with strong organizational aptitude, excellent written and verbal communications skills, the ability to work as an adaptable member of a team, and a keen interest in gaining unique experience, knowledge, and insights to help advance professional and personal development.
More info and download a flyer, here

Be a Member of Northern California Botanists: Northern California Botanists (NCB) is a volunteer-run non-profit and we rely on membership dues and donations to fund our expansive Barbara Castro student botany research scholarship program, our new Dean Taylor botanical exploration award (for students and non-students), pay for travel/registration stipends for students to attend symposia, and to help offset the cost of our (almost) yearly botany symposia. We hope that you will consider becoming a member (or renewing your membership if it has lapsed) so that we can continue supporting and celebrating botany in Northern California. Annual membership dues are kept low to encourage membership and participation in the organization. Dues are $15 for students/limited income, $25 regular, and $40 for family, small business, or non-profit. You can become a member or renew on our website or find directions there to pay by check. Thank you for your continued support!
More info at: https://norcalbotanists.org/

Plumas National Forest: The Plumas National Forest Offices in Blairsden, Orville and Quincy, California are seeking to fill up to 20 positions in the field of Archaeology, Biological Science, Engineering, Forestry, Range, and Recreation. We are seeking qualified candidates who are eligible for special hiring authorities and available to interview immediately. Please respond by May 17th, 2023.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
GS-0193-07/09 Archaeologist (2 positions)
GS-0404-05/06/07 Biological Science Technician and Biological Science Technician (Plants) (3 positions)
GS-0454-9/11/12 Forester-Sale Prep, Timber Management Officer (3 positions)
GS-0462-5/6/7/9 Recreation - Recreation Technician, Recreation Specialist, Lead Recreation Technician, Forestry Technician (General Rec Tech and Wilderness/Trails) -Non-Supervisory (5 positions)
GS-0462-7/8/9/10 Forest Technician (Sale Prep, Sale Administration) (2 positions)
GS-0802-9/11 Engineering Representative (2 positions)
GS-1316-5 Hydrologic Technician (1 position)
The Plumas National Forest occupies 1,146,000 acres of scenic mountain lands in the northern Sierra Nevada. We manage this land to provide recreational opportunities, sustainable supplies of wood, water, hydro-power, and habitat for fish and wildlife and diverse plant communities.
More info at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/plumas/about-forest/jobs

Webinar: Writing your Resume for Federal Jobs, Monday May 8, 2023, 8 a.m. PDT: This workshop will provide participants with information on how best to write a resume that highlights strengths and accomplishments.
Register for the free online webinar at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-your-resume-for-federal-jobs-tickets-624274791707

CIRM Bridges Connect Lightning Talks and Panel Discussion: Cal Poly Humboldt CIRM Bridges scholars are pleased to present their research in regenerative medicine to our campus and community. This year’s Student interns are approaching the end of their 12-month internship in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine at one of our outstanding collaborating host institutions:The Stanford University Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicineand The University of California Davis Stem Cell Program.They have received advanced training in the research methods and good manufacturing practices required to develop cellular-based therapies for emerging and unmet medical needs.
Student Centered Panel Discussion: Friday, May 5, 10-12 in Scib 122
2023 Cal Poly Humboldt Ideafest and CIRM Lightning Talks: Friday, May 5, 3-5 p.m. in Library 209, Fishbowl or over Zoom: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/87938836634; Meeting ID: 879 3883 6634, Passcode: CIRM23.
Download a flyer, here

Vineyard Manager Positions: The wine industry in the Napa Valley is currently recruiting Vineyard Managers, one for the Roederer Estate and another that has positions in the Russian River Valley and Napa Valley. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact:
Amy Gardner
President, Wine Talent
(Ph) 916-802-1280 or
Email: amy@winetalent.net
Visit their website: www.winetalent.net

Week of April 17, 2023

Full Time Ecological Technician, Blue Lake: Integral Ecology Research Center (IERC) is seeking a passionate and motivated entry-level Ecological Technician to join our dynamic team! As an Ecological Technician, successful applicants will have the unique opportunity to work alongside our Executive Director, Associate Ecologists, and Field Ecologists to support multiple research and active conservation projects. Applicants will primarily focus on IERC’s exciting Cannabis and Ecology Program projects, which involve cutting-edge data collection and implementation techniques in remote forest locations throughout California.
Learn more and apply at: http://www.iercecology.org/

Job opening for marine bio students: @noaa is looking to hire at least one, but likely more, undergraduate research assistants to support several projects connected to the Trinidad Head Line program in Humboldt County!
Learn more at:
https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtFishBio/posts/pfbid02gQ2U1QqJPd625MvoZBvKkNzYqYH5aiHCxhFqmKi2xPsV8HDkGLvyh9qXinph4hsxl or email Erik Bjorkstedt at epb4@humboldt.edu for more information.

The Forest Service is hiring for multiple positions through April 20, 2023: Positions include Ecologist, Botanist, and Natural Resource Specialist. Locations include Arcata, CA and many other California locations. Apply today, as many of the positions close on April 20, 2023.
Learn more and apply on the Forest Service Website: https://fsr5.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=AG11&l=California&l=Hilo%2C%20Hawaii&k=Forest%20Service&s=enddate&sd=asc&p=1

Botany Program Lead – Carlsbad, New Mexico: The Institute for Applied Ecology’s Southwest Office is hiring a full time Botanist to support the Bureau of Land Management in the Carlsbad NM, Field Office. The job announcement can be found on our website, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could share with your networks. The application deadline is April 28.
Any questions about the position can be directed to swjobs@appliedeco.org.

Student summer research positions at the Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt: The Schatz Center has two student openings for summer research -- one in offshore wind and one in biochar life cycle assessment. Applications are due by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 26, and are expected to begin around May 15 and run through August 11. Please see the flyer for position descriptions and application details.
If you have additional questions, please email schatzenergy@humboldt.edu or call 707-826-4345.

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY: Collaborative Fisheries Research Technicians: The North Coast California Collaborative Fisheries Research Program is seeking part-time paid fisheries technicians on 6-pack sport-fishing vessels for monitoring nearshore rocky reef fish communities in Northern California Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Technicians gain valuable experience at sea in marine fisheries research. The project is based at Cal Poly Humboldt and will have 6 trips run roughly June – September 2023, out of Fort Bragg and Eureka harbors.
View a flyer, here
Email Claire Stuart for more info at: claire.stuart@humboldt.edu

CCAT Community Garden Application for Spring and Summer 2023! The Campus Center for Appropriate Technology is extremely excited to announce the reopening of our on-campus Community Garden, located directly behind the Jensen House off of B street. Applications are now live for use of the shared space through the rest of the Spring semester and into the summer! We have several spaces open for individuals, campus organizations, communal gardening, and two reserved beds with wheelchair accessibility. With the exception of the ADA wheelchair-accessible garden beds, these plots are on a first-come, first-served basis – if you or a campus group you represent would like to participate in the community garden, please fill out this google form!

Botany crew positions open - Great Basin Institute: The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the National Park Service Klamath Network (KLMN) Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program to recruit crews for our 2023 field season! The overall objective is to conduct vegetation monitoring surveys and contribute to early-detection rapid-response protocols as data informs. Crews will be visiting: Crater Lake National Park (Crater Lake), Lava Beds National Monument (Lava Beds), Lassen Volcanic National Monument (Lassen), Oregon Caves National Monument and Reserve (Oregon Caves), Redwood National and State Parks (Redwood), and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (Whiskeytown), located throughout northern California and southern Oregon. Data collected will contribute to a multi year dataset aimed at detecting status and trends in park invasive species and is intended to provide decision-makers with location data of prioritized invasive species. Training and oversight will be provided for all duties. Crew members are paid an hourly rate of $18.50/hour, and receive camping per diem of $30.00/night. Additional benefits for crew members include; health insurance for all employees including seasonals (premiums fully paid for by GBI), paid federal holidays, paid time off (PTO) accumulated over length of employment, and eligibility for pro-deals. Opportunities for growth and advancement include; WFA training (fully paid for by GBI), defensive driver's training (eligible for discounts on personal insurance), technical and field skills trainings, access to the Great Basin Institute's network of resources and employees, opportunities to network with the National Park Service and Klamath Network. Crew members will start between mid-April and May, and candidates are encouraged to reach out to the Research Associate Program Manager, Kaitlin Webb, if interested! The Klamath Network Inventory and Monitoring Program is located in Ashland, Oregon (https://www.nps.gov/im/klmn/index.htm).
To learn more, or apply, please visit, Vegetation Monitoring: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2022-RAP-154&type=JOBDESCR

Week of April 10, 2023

Cal Poly Humboldt Writing Center is hiring for Fall 2023:
Writing Consultant in the Writing Studio: Open to all majors and undergraduate and graduate students.
Writing Fellow in the Writing Studio and Educators 4 Social Justice; First-Year Learning Community; Applicants interested in teaching, education, & child development are encouraged to apply
Writing Fellow in the Writing Studio and Creando Raíces; First-Year Learning Community; Applicants who can speak Spanish are encouraged to apply
**All applicants must be available starting August 2023**; Asynchronous training starting Thursday, August 3; Zoom-based training starting Friday, August 11; In-person training starting Wednesday, August 16
Pay Rate: $16.20/hour; Priority Application Deadline: Monday, April 24, 2023, by 11:59 pm

GIS position emphasizing weed mapping: Please see the job announcement for a position at the CA Department of Food & Agriculture for those with GIS mapping skills. Much of the job will be working with the terrestrial weed program, county weed coordinators, and other land managers to analyze and map weed distribution to help establish weed control priorities, and regional early detection/rapid response targets. Mapping and data analysis for other long-term pest management programs will be included.Applications are due 4/20/2023. The job description and a link to the application checklist can be found at:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=363464

Mathematical Modeling with MATLAB Webinar, Wed. April 12 at 9 a.m via Zoom: Mathematical models are critical to understanding and accurately simulating the behavior of complex systems. They enable important tasks such as forecasting system behavior, characterizing system response, and designing control systems. Attend this seminar to find out how you can use MATLAB and add-on products to create, document and share your mathematical modeling tasks.
Zoom link: https://csusb.zoom.us/j/88344137407?pwd=dmNKTEQwNHlINnY2RExzQWRIaUd4QT09

Apr 11 Info Session: 2 Year NIH Funded Program for Recent Graduates at the University of Utah:
Info Session and Q&A: IDEAS in Neuroscience
April 11, 2023 // 9-10 a.m. Pacific Time
Host: Dr. Karen Wilcox, University of Utah
Zoom Link: https://utah.zoom.us/s/95707482493
Passcode: 833463
Program Website: bit.ly/40DdaWI

MS Biological Sciences Program at Nova Southeastern University, Florida:
The program is designed towards enhancing students’ credentials for future entry into various health-related professional degrees, advanced research study, entry into a Ph.D. program, or the job market. This Masters of Science (M.S.) in Biological Sciences program features (three) distinct concentrations:
Health Studies Concentration – Applications due May 15 (June 27 start): This (12-month) option prepares students for entry into health-related professional schools and health-related careers. More information here: https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-health-studies.html
Research Concentration – Applications due July 15 for August 21 start (or May 15 for June 27 start): This (24-month) concentration is designed for students who want to build a pathway to a Ph.D. program or careers in biomedicine, biotechnology, and environmental biology. More information here: https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-research.html
Bioinformatics Concentration Applications due July 15 for August 21 start: This (18 month) course-work only concentration is fully online. This MS concentration heavily emphasizes computer usage, line command coding, and programming for application to biological problems and questions. The curriculum is ultimately designed to prepare graduates for successful employment in computational biology positions and applications. https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-bioinformatics.html

Forest Service and OPM employment webinars for the month of April 2023:
Navigating USA Jobs, Wed. April 12, 2-3 p.m. Pacific Time, Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usda-forest-service-navigating-usajobs-webinar-tickets-384830266687
USDA Forest Service: Agriculture & Business Career Opportunities, Friday April 14, 9-11 Pacific Time, Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usda-forest-service-agriculture-business-career-opportunities-qa-tickets-605035777297
Navigating USA Jobs for Second Chance, Monday April 17, 10-11 Pacific Time, Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-usajobs-for-second-chance-tickets-568070563347
USDA Forest Service: Eligibilities & Qualifications Webinar, Wednesday April 19, 2-3 p.m. Pacific Time, Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usda-forest-service-eligibilities-qualifications-webinar-tickets-384831008907
Interviewing for Federal Jobs: April 20, 11-12:30 Pacific Time, Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interview-techniques-for-second-chance-tickets-568089289357

Cal Poly Humboldt Learning Center Hiring for 2023-2024:
Tutor, Writing Consultant, & Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader Positions; - $16.20 an hour; - Up to 20 hours a week
Student Reception Assistants; - $15.50 an hour; - Federal Work-Study helpful; - Up to 20 hours a week
Advertising & Social Media Student Assistant; - Wages based on experience; - 4 to 8 hours a week
Learn more and apply at: https://learning.humboldt.edu/jobs

Forest Service is Hiring Student Interns and Recent Graduates: Job vacancies will open on April 10. More info and apply at: https://fsr5.usajobs.gov/

Webinars: Join one of our webinars to learn more about working for the Forest Service. Webinars are typically interactive online seminars. Check out the sections below for more information. You may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams application. All webinars are available on-demand at the same link after the listed date.
Navigating USAJOBS
Wednesday, 4/12/2023 3–4 PM MDT — To register, visit "Navigating USAJOBS 4/12"
Eligibilities & Qualifications
Wednesday, 4/19/2023 3–4 PM MDT — To register, visit "E&Q 4/19"

Botanists wanted, with skills in plant identification, Seeds of Success Program: 2023 Positions include teams based in the following locations:
Arizona Strip District Office: Cedar City or St. George, UT
CA: Bakersfield, Bishop, El Centro, Redding, Susanville, Ukiah
Great Basin: Burns, OR; Cedar City or St. George, UT; Elko, NV; Tonopah, NV
More info and apply at: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/jobs

Temporary (9 months) technician position in Colorado with the Rocky Mountain Network (NPS): The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at CSU is seeking applicants to work with the National Park Service (NPS), Inventory and Monitoring Division, Rocky Mountain Network (ROMN) as a Non-Student Hourly. This position will assist with collecting field data and managing data for long-term ecological monitoring at three national park units in Colorado. The position will work a full-time schedule for up to 9 months. For June through August, this position works 10-hour days, for up to 8 days in row while traveling to national park units. During other times of the year, this position works in an office setting assisting with data entry and quality control. Work will occur in Rocky Mountain National Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and in an office setting in Fort Collins, CO. The incumbent will travel to parks in a government vehicle with 1-3 other field crew members and sleep in a tent while in travel status. There may be one backcountry camping trip (backpacking) involving a ~2 mile hike in; all other camping will be front country car camping. Field work is completed as 10-hour days and at high elevations, potentially in difficult weather conditions.
More info on the program: https://www.nps.gov/im/index.htm
To apply, send the following required documents via email to Bill Sprouse at
william.sprouse@colostate.edu:

• A cover letter stating your relevant experience and interest in the position.
• A resume.
• Name, phone, and email address for 3 references.
• College transcripts (copies or HTML transcripts).

Seed Collection Coordinator position, New Mexico Highlands University: This position will be responsible for coordinating tree seed collection, processing, storage, distribution and related activities in support of reforestation efforts across the state of New Mexico and greater southwestern region. The Seed Collection Coordinator will be expected to lead collaborative efforts to identify and overcome seed-related challenges within the reforestation pipeline in New Mexico and the greater US southwest. This position will be housed at New Mexico Highlands University in support of the New Mexico Reforestation Center and will play a critical role in the development of the Center and in developing novel reforestation partnerships, networks, and practices to meet New Mexico’s reforestation needs.
More info and apply at: https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/8281

Week of April 3, 2023

USDA Forest Service: Agriculture & Business Career Opportunities Q & A - April 14, 2023: In conjunction with the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) national conference, the Forest Service is hosting a virtual recruitment and HR meeting to answer questions related to job opportunities and help with applications. Note: You may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams application. All webinars will be available to watch on-demand after the date and time listed.
MANRRS Q&A – Friday, April 14, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. EST (9 a.m. - 11 a.m. PT). Visit the Forest Service Jobs webpage, fs.usda.gov/fsjobs, to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.
Register for the Webinar

Virtual Open House - Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science UMiami; Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science: On Friday, April 7 starting at 1pm EST (10 a.m. PT) (we will also record and send it out to everyone who registers), join us for a virtual open house of the Rosenstiel School's campus on Virginia Key. Prospective graduate and undergraduate students (all high school students are welcome too!) are welcome to attend with their families to learn more about the different research areas of the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science. You'll get a chance to see firsthand our world-class facilities, and learn about research opportunities for students.
Register for the Zoom Open House, here: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vvrU2rOYTxa89PN5oZcTyA

STILL accepting applications for field courses in Colorado & Caribbean:  SUMMER, 3-CREDIT, FIELD COURSES IN COLORADO & THE CARIBBEAN! with Ecosystem Field Studies.
An opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook learning while immersed in a spectacular & transformative environmental academic setting!
Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, SCUBA, & Snorkel on the Caribbean coast of Mexico
May 18 - June 7, 2023
Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, camp, & hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado *
July 21- August 10, 2023
Learn more and apply at:  www.ecofs.org

Online Human Anatomy Course at UC San Diego this summer 2023: UC San Diego has opened registration to their Summer 2023 Human Anatomy course, which will run from May 29th through July 17th. There are 25 spots available in this class and will be offered on a first come first serve basis. On the website of the Anatomy Learning Institute, you will also find links to express your interest in taking this course every semester over the coming 2 years.

National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN):
NSF REU Site: Applying Data Science on Energy-efficient Cluster Systems and Applications
Application Deadline: April 7, 2023
Location: California State University, Northridge
REU 2023 Schedule: June - July 2023
This is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The goals of this program include increasing the participation of undergraduate students, especially from groups that are underrepresented in computing, in research on data science and energy-efficient computing; and applying data science to build energy-efficient cluster systems and applications. Our REU Site will provide undergraduate students with an immersive experience in which they will participate in training and research activities to apply knowledge and skills of data science and parallel and distributed computing on energy-efficient cluster systems and applications. The students selected for the REU Program will receive a stipend of $600/week for the 8-week period and subsistence allowance including boarding and meals.
More info and apply at: https://www.csun.edu/reu

Week of March 27, 2023

Opportunity to participate in research study, pscyhology department: Maddy Jo Avila, a graduate student in the Department of Psychology at Cal Poly Humboldt is currently recruiting participants for her study on College Students’ Academic Experiences During COVID-19. This study examines how college students’ autonomy, self-regulated learning, and COVID-related stress relate to their academic self-efficacy while learning in an online environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. To be eligible to participate in this study, you must be age of 18 or older, have taken at least one online course during the COVID-19 pandemic, and currently be enrolled as either a part-time or full-time student at Cal Poly Humboldt. Participating in this voluntary research consists of completing a one-time online survey that is estimated to take 25 minutes to complete. If you are interested in participating, please log into SONA using your Humboldt email and complete the survey College Students’ Academic Experiences During COVID-19. Extra credit compensation may be given upon the completion of this survey, but only if your instructor allows research participation through SONA as an extra credit opportunity. Otherwise, you will not receive any compensation upon the completion of this survey.
SONA Link: https://hsupool.sona-systems.com/default.aspx?p_return_experiment_id=258
Please contact the principal investigator Maddy Jo Avila (MaddyJo.Avila@humboldt.edu) if you have any questions.

New Mexico Conservation Technician: The Institute for Applied Ecology’s Southwest Office is hiring a full time Conservation Technician to perform plant materials work in support of the Southwest Seed Partnership and a monarch butterfly habitat restoration project. The job announcement can be found at: https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/ The application deadline is April 21. Any questions about the position can be directed to swjobs@appliedeco.org.

Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program: The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students and recent graduates to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 participating DOE laboratories/facilities. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects supporting the DOE mission.
More info at: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/suli

Week of March 20, 2023

Graduate student opportunity in Integrated Marine Fisheries Lab at Oregon State University: The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting scientific research on groundfish and related taxa in the North Pacific Ocean. One objective of this position is to improve our understanding about ecological drivers of habitat use by a suite of prey species that are not effectively sampled by standardized surveys. The student will use long-term and spatially-expansive ecological data collected by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA) to construct spatiotemporal models that examine relationships between species distributions and their environments in the Gulf of Alaska. Student-led research will involve synthesizing relevant scientific literature, identifying robust methods for data analyses, presenting results to varied audiences (e.g., via public meetings, scientific conferences, peer-reviewed publications), and working with agency scientists to generate management-relevant products. If seeking a PhD, the student will work with Dr. Cheryl Barnes to identify additional research questions related to climate impacts on important fish stocks.
More info and application information: download the flyer

Region 5 Forest Service: Permanent Fire Hire is set to OPEN March 20, 2023 and set to CLOSE March 29, 2023: The Pacific Southwest Region is seeking committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management on 18 National Forests located in California. The fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions; including fire and fuels management, dispatch, engines, hand crews, helitack, interagency hotshot crews, and prevention.
More info and apply at: www.usajobs.gov.

Six Rivers National Forest -Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-5/6/7. CLOSES 3/30/23: Vacancy announcement for FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (RECREATION), GS-0462-05/6/7 positions, is set to open 03/20/2023 and set to close 03/30/2023. Vacancy announcement number is 23-R5-GVA-11883033-DH-GVS (DHA). Incumbents carry out a variety of project plans in support of the unit recreation program. For information about positions on the Tahoe, Klamath, Modoc, Six Rivers, Lassen, Shasta-Trinity, Plumas, Mendocino, or El Dorado National Forests or the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, please contact Hillary Santana at c: 970-987-7140 or hillary.santana@usda.gov. Six Rivers has14 positions we are hoping to fill. Positions are in all the districts and the supervisor’s office. Applicants may apply electronically through USA Jobs at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants should review the announcement carefully and ensure that their application is complete and all required documents are filed on or before the closing date of 03/30/2023. You may access the vacancy announcement at the following link: Direct Hire Authority (DHA): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/713490900

Recruitment for Botanical/Soil Surveys for Southwest Conservation Corps: Currently hiring for Botanical and Soil Survey Monitors for the field season throughout New Mexico and Colorado! These positions would give young biologists the opportunity to explore the Southwest by camping and conducting field surveys that contribute to management of our Public lands. The data collected is vital for understanding the long-term changes to soil and vegetation across Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.
Learn more and apply at: Crew Member Positions | Southwest Conservation Corps (sccorps.org)

Apply Today! New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (LEEP) 2023: The New Mexico Lab-Embedded Entrepreneur Program (NM-LEEP) matches entrepreneurs with seed capital, a large network of mentors, customers, and investors and the unique expertise and resources of Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos) and Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia). Every year, a cohort of entrepreneurs are recruited from around the country. For two years, you will be embedded in the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) research ecosystem, where DOE/NNSA provides funding, access to Los Alamos and Sandia national labs, and a program of intensive mentorship, tailored business development, and networking. We are looking for entrepreneurial technical leaders who have the drive and ability to build a transformative technology and lead a team in its development. We also aim to ensure that the initial project concept is technically sound, reasonably differentiated, and addresses a well-framed problem with potential to significantly advance the missions of our fellowship sponsors. Our goal is simple: empower participants to mature their ideas from concept to prototype to first commercial product and identify the most suitable commercial path to launch their technology into the commercial market.
More info and apply at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-NMLEEP-2023

Masters in Biological Sciences Program at Nova Southeastern University, Florida: Upcoming information sessions:

March 22 (11-1 ET); with a special biology session from 12-1 - graduate program open house Register here https://nova.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdeihrjkoH9XdWB2jkkb_AjnJBsoS2XOg Hear from our alumni (some who were undergrads here NSU just like you) who are now in professional programs for dentistry, PA, DO, and Ph.D.
March 29 (5-6 p.m.ET) Conversations with MS Biol Sci alumni on zoom Register here https://nova.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdeGhqjksG9UtzVrPagwRrseQp6KA0XnK

JAX Virtual Short Course on Cancer Genomics for Undergraduates: The Genomic Education Team at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) would like to alert you to a virtual short course on Cancer Genomics for Undergraduates. This would be a great opportunity to engage with JAX and dive deeper into this topic in biomedicine. The course is free and runs from July 10th to July 21st in a fully virtual format. Students will explore cancer genomics and its role in both basic cancer research and clinical care.
Learn more and register here: https://www.jax.org/education-and-learning/education-calendar/2023/07-July/undergraduate-cancer-genomics

Book Club: The Diverse Male Scholar Initaitve would like to invite you to our upcoming The Will to Change Book Club. Join our weekly book club discussion on The Will to Change by bell hooks. This work articulates the ways the patriarchy harms men, while giving valuable insight on how we can reclaim our whole, emotional selves. The book club will begin on Thursday, 3/16/23, from 2:00PM - 3:00PM, and will meet on a weekly basis on Thursdays at 2:00PM. Books will be provided at the first meeting, and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. For any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Benicio at bjb124@humboldt.edu

Upcoming webinars "Tips for Job Seekers" hosted by the Forest Service and "Find and Apply for Pathways Program (Federal Internships") hosted by the Office of Personnel Management, March 29, 2023:
Tips for Job Seekers Webinar: Wednesday, March 29, 3-4 p.m. MST (2-3 PT), Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usda-forest-service-tips-for-job-seekers-tickets-384770347467
How to find and apply for Federal internships webinar: Wednesday, March 29 · 12 - 1pm PDT, Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-and-apply-for-pathways-programs-federal-internships-tickets-547677406867

NorCal High Mountain Lakes Team positions for Summer 2023: Summer 2023 jobs have posted for northern California Mountain Lakes Surveys (up to 7 positions will be filled). This is a great opportunity for aspiring biologists to expand their experience by implementing a landscape-scale sampling design while surveying for fishes, amphibians, reptiles, and cataloging diverse wetland habitats. One of the project components is a new focus on restoring key climate-resilient habitats for sensitive species. We encourage folks to apply to all three separate listings in the attached flyer to maximize opportunity for placement in the larger project.

For more information and to apply, see the flyer or see the links to apply directly:

JC-360565 SWG https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=360565

JC-360853 SFRA https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=360853

JC-359942 Drought https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=359942

Shasta Trinity National Forest, Timber Management Officer, GS-0462-10/11 | Weaverville or Hayfork, CA: The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is seeking an energetic and highly organized individual with TSP experience to join the Forest for a 120 NTE/detail or temporary promotion as the District Timber Management Officer. The TMO serves as a member of the Westside Staff and provides technical and administrative direction for the sale preparation program on the Westside of the Forest. The position includes supervision of Westside employees in timber sale preparation. There are many opportunities to learn and be creative in developing a strong program and this temporary promotion provides a great exposure for employees who may be ready to move up in the organization. Come join a team of hard-working enthusiastic employees in a wonderful area to work and live. If interested in being considered, please send completed outreach form and updated resume to Tara Jones at tara.jones@usda.gov by the close of business March 29, 2023.
More info at: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=11165857787D4BD0874B11D674482E52

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine AT Humboldt 3/24: The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA will be at Cal Poly Humboldt on March 24, 2023. Please share widely with those who may be interested. PREP is a 5-week intensive summer program that provides premedical students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Full participation in the PREP program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted to medical school and succeeding once there. PREP is designed to support students who have experienced social, economic, or educational disadvantage in their journey to medical education. The program prepares students through academic enrichment, personal development, MCAT review sessions, longitudinal application support, focus on health disparities, interview skills and practice, and longitudinal mentorship.

UCLA PREP INFO SESSION
Where: Cal Poly Humboldt Library Room 302
Date: March 24, 2023
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00PM
Light lunch and refreshments will be provided
RSVP HERE: https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78m09bjYiwwnRI2

Open Intern Positions | Arvinas: Arvinas Tx (located in New Haven, CT) has two open summer internships. One in neuroscience and one in platform biology. Below is their careers page, internships are listed at the bottom.
https://www.arvinas.com/open-positions/

Forest Service Spring Agriculture and Business-Related Occupations Hiring Event: Our upcoming spring agriculture and business-related occupations hiring event takes place both virtually and in person between April 12 and 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia, during the 37th annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) national conference. This annual event focuses on recruiting and hiring student interns and recent graduates who are pursuing careers in agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, agriculture leadership, natural resources, environment studies, and business. Applicants do not need to attend the event to apply.
More info and apply at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs/events/MANRRS-hiring

The 23-24 CivicSpark Fellow Application is now live: Passionate about environmental and community resilience? Want to take action on climate change, water management, or affordable housing issues? CivicSpark provides 135 Fellows with the opportunity to gain direct experience, build strong networks, and gain professional, technical, and leadership skills through service. The CivicSpark Fellow Application for the 2023-24 service year is NOW OPEN! For 11 months, beginning in September, over 100 Fellows will bring energy, commitment, and drive to support communities tackle their climate and community resilience challenges while gaining professional experience. After launching our pilot cohorts in Colorado and Washington last year, we are excited to continue to serve those states this year, in addition to California. Our early deadline is April 7th and our priority deadline is May 12th. Register for an upcoming informational webinar and visit our website to learn more about our program and how you can support and strengthen communities.

The SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference is coming to Portland, OR this October; Students can apply for a scholarship to attend: The largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country, the SACNAS conference is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Over the course of the event, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in cutting-edge STEM research, professional development sessions, motivational keynote speakers, and the Graduate School & Career Expo Hall, as well as multicultural celebrations and traditions, and an inclusive and welcoming community of peers, mentors, and role models. Simply put, the SACNAS conference is a broadly inclusive space where you are encouraged and empowered to bring your whole self to STEM. SACNAS provides conference scholarships that include funded travel, lodging, and registration for undergraduate and graduate students to attend the SACNAS National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference. Accepted awardees will also have access to specialized programming to welcome and orient them to the conference in October.
More info and apply at: https://www.sacnas.org/conference/travel-scholarships

Spring 2023 STEM-NET SoCalGas Student Research Fellowship Virtual Café: On behalf of the CSU STEM-NET program, we would like to invite you to attend our spring 2023 STEM-NET SoCalGas Student Research Fellowship Virtual Research Café that will be held on April 27. This program provided funds for six undergraduate students to work collaboratively with a CSU STEM faculty member on a research project during the spring 2023 semester. Results of their work will be shared during this virtual research café.
For more information and to RSVP: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/stem-net/Pages/Spring-2023-STEM-NET-SoCalGas-Student-Research-Fellowship-Virtual-Cafe.aspx

Evotec Intern Positions: Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model focused on delivering highly effective new therapeutics to the patients. The Company leverages its multimodality platform, the “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures”, for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including Pharma, Biotech, academics, and other healthcare stakeholders. With more than 4,500 highly qualified people at 17 sites, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics. Evotec careers site with information about several open internships that could be relevant to HSU students: https://evotecgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Evotec_Career_Site

Week of March 13, 2023

The ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Workshop “RAMP in the Research Lab'' will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 12-3 p.m. Pacific Time via Zoom: This 3-hour workshop is for frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students. It will introduce the principles of the RAMP paradigm (recognize hazards, assess risk, minimize risk, and prepare for emergencies), through a series of case studies and discussion sessions focused on practicing each of the RAMP steps. By the end, attendees will have learned and practiced how to systematically do a risk assessment of both existing protocols as well as for past incidents. The workshop is $25 per attendee and participants will receive a certificate of participation to add to their resume or portfolio upon completion of the workshop. For more information on the workshop and to register by Wednesday, March 29, 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acs-chas-ramp-in-the-research-lab-registration-482413049417

Primate Behavior and Conservation Field Course in Uganda:
The Semliki Chimpanzee Project is now accepting applications for its Primate Behavior and Conservation field course in Uganda. The course dates are June 12-26, 2023. Students can participate on a credit or non-credit basis. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of Uganda culture, geography and wildlife. They will attend lectures on Ugandan conservation and wildlife by a guest lecturer from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (the national parks oversight organization); they will learn about the Ugandan independence and Kampala city history; they will visit the Entebbe Zoo where they will see a wide variety of Ugandan wildlife; they will live in tents in Semliki surrounded by wildlife including warthogs, kob, bushbuck, baboons, chimpanzees, redtail monkeys and forest elephants; at dusk they will be serenaded by black and white colobus (among the loudest animals on the planet) and during the night they will hear bushbabies and owls; they may see a nocturnal potto in the tamarind tree near the toilets; they will visit the famed Queen Elizabeth National Park where they will see wildlife such as millions of Uganda kob as well as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, banded mongoose, vervets, baboons and possibly lions; they will visit local markets in Ntoroko, Karagutu and Fort Portal; at Lake Albert they will see the famous and rare shoebill stork; they will look out over the famed Rift Valley, a mile below them, from the top of the rift escarpment; they will visit a tea plantation and see the harvesting and drying of the famous Ugandan tea (and receive a free sample); they will visit a smallholder family farm to see how self-sustaining families manage to produce their own vegetables, protein and natural products on a family-owned plot of land; they will trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. They will be immersed in Ugandan culture, nature and animals and guided by Ugandans and instructors with decades of experience in Uganda and all of Africa.
For more information and to apply, visit The Semliki Chimpanzee Project Field School (wordpress.com).

Smithsonian Gardens Summer Internship Opporunities - Applications due March 15, 2023: The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the public gardening world. We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions.

Opportunities include:

Sequoia Park Zoo Conservation Lecture, Wednesday, March 15: The Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation are hosting their final conservation lecture of the season on Wednesday, March 15 at 7:00 PM as a hybrid event, offered both in-person and on Zoom. Stephanie Mietz and Sue Moore will present “The Bayside Pollinator Project: Growing Native Plants, Educating Youth, and Building Community.” The event begins with a Zoo update slideshow at 6:45 PM. The lecture starts promptly at 7:00 PM. Attendees are encouraged to ask the speakers questions after the presentation. The Conservation Lecture Series is sponsored by Papa & Barkley.

What: FREE Virtual Conservation Lecture on Zoom: “The Bayside Pollinator Project: Growing Native Plants, Educating Youth, and Building Community.”

When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Zoo Information begins at 6:45 PM; Lecture begins at 7:00 PM

Where: Sequoia Park Zoo Flamingo Room, 3414 W Street, Eureka or Online via Zoom.us (see link below)

Cost: FREE

Cal State LA's Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Biotechnology: This program is a revamped one-year program for students interested in careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

More info at: (http://www.calstatela.edu/research/hxu3/biotech-certificate). or

Download a brochure

MS program in Biological Sciences at Stanislaus State - Applications due on April 1st: The Master of Science Program in Biological Sciences at Stanislaus State in Turlock seeks a strong cohort of new MS students for Fall 2023. Our MS program:

Offers a series of courses to prepare Biologists for a successful research project
Requires a research-based thesis project, supervised by a faculty mentor.

Awards Graduate Teaching Fellowships to eligible graduate students.
Learn more about our program at:
https://www.csustan.edu/msbiology [csustan.edu]

Hackathon 2023: April 15-16: Each year, the Computer Science club hosts a programming competition, the Hackathon, which gives students an opportunity to work with others and bring ideas to life within a set amount of time. Due to Covid and other obstacles, this will be the first Hackathon the club has had in a few years. For students who would like some exposure to programming, check out the flyer, here: Spring 2023 Hackathon

Marine Science Summer Camp is Now Open for Registration: The Marine Summer Science programs are for children interested in learning about the marine environment and the organisms who reside there. Hands-on experiments and activities will be done each day in combination with some guest speakers and arts and crafts activities. Lessons will be designed to encourage students to think critically about our environments and how we interact with them.
For more info and to register go to: https://marinelab.humboldt.edu/visit/school-program

What: FREE Virtual Conservation Lecture on Zoom: “The Bayside Pollinator Project: Growing Native Plants, Educating Youth, and Building Community.”

When: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Zoo Information begins at 6:45 PM; Lecture begins at 7:00 PM

Where: Sequoia Park Zoo Flamingo Room, 3414 W Street, Eureka or Online via Zoom.us (see link below)

Cost: FREE

Paid Summer Internships with the Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Forest Service for Latinx Youth: Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project is offering enriching internships nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about the outdoors, geography, community engagement, public lands, cultural resources, and natural resources. We'd like to ask for your help (if you are able to) in sharing these opportunities with talented Latinx students and recent grads who may be interested in getting work experience with a federal land management agency: MANO Project Internship Applications.

DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica: Danta is pleased to announce our 2023 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. As much of our advertising is done by word-of-mouth, we encourage you to spread the word by forwarding this information to students or friends who may be interested in our programs. For more information, please visit our website at www.DANTA.info [danta.info] and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].

Shark and Ray Field Research Opportunity - Summer 2023: Hands-on, marine field research experience in Clearwater, Florida. All participants will be involved in all aspects of a local population study on sharks and rays. This includes setting and retrieving nets and longlines, handling and identifying captured animals, tagging and measuring all captured sharks and rays, collecting DNA, recording data, and releasing animals. Each day begins with a lecture on shark and ray identification, biology, physiology, and conservation as well as our local ecosystems, species, and other conservation topics. After the 1 - 2 hour lecture in the morning, the day continues with 6 – 8 hours of field research aboard our vessels.
Learn more an apply at: https://www.coastalmera.com/

NSF Funded MS Student Opportunities: The Slade Lab at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), is looking for two MS Biology students to start in Fall 2023. The students will be working on a funded NSF project focusing on the effect of urbanization on the ecoimmunology of finches in the Central Valley of California.
More info at: https://www.sladelab.com/fundedstudentopportunities

Botany field jobs this summer; 2 STUDENT FIELD & LAB ASSISTANT POSITIONS
Project: Vegetation Mapping of the Klamath Mountains Ecoregion
Faculty: Dr. Lucy Kerhoulas (Forestry) & Dr. Rosemary Sherriff (Geography)

Download a flyer, here: Botany Research Assistant

Week of March 6, 2023

For more info, visit the website: https://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/master-public-health or
Download a flyer

Department of Biological Sciences & Department of Art + Film, Cal Poly Humboldt, Scientific Illustration Internship: This year, with support from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, the Departments of Biological Sciences & Department of Art + Film at Cal Poly Humboldt will launch an initiative to engage early career artists in biological conservation. The intern will participate in a project combining aspects of biology and illustration and will be focused on scientific illustration of extinct amphibian species.The intern is expected to create illustrations that are both scientifically accurate and artistically distinctive. The project will be mentored by two Cal Poly Humboldt professors (Pedro Peloso - Department of Biological Sciences, and Brandice Guerra - Department of Art + Film). Total internship duration is expected to last from 6 to 9 months including both online and offline (in-house and remote) periods. Interns are expected to complete a residency program of at least 8 weeks in the Fall of 2023.
Download this flyer for more details: Department of Biological Sciences & Department of Art + Film, Cal Poly Humboldt, Scientific Illustration Internship Flyer

Hohman & Associates Forestry Consultants in Eureka, CA; seasonal job opportunity: Hohman and Associates Forestry Consultants in Eureka, CA is seeking to hire a part-time botanical field technician for the 2023 field season to work locally conducting rare plant surveys. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic, possess good communication and problem solving skills, be able to work independently or as part of a crew, be physically fit and able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and types of terrain, and willing and able to travel/camp as necessary. Ideal applicants should be proficient with the Jepson manual and northwestern California flora, and be available 2-4 days a week during the months of April, June, and July. For more info, contact Caitlyn Allchin at cma135@humboldt.edu with "Seasonal botany technician" in the subject line.

Panetta Congressional Internship Program Offers Expenses-Paid Internship in D.C. in Fall 2023: The Panetta Institute’s annual Congressional Internship Program, which begins in early August and ends in November, combines a rigorous two-week academic orientation to national politics and protocol at the Panetta Institute in Monterey, CA, with an eleven-week experiential education as a Panetta intern in a Washington, D.C. office of a California member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Upon completion of all requirements for this course of study, interns will earn 20 academic units that will be posted to their university transcripts. The internship is open to students from all majors, but an applicant should have an interest in public service. To qualify, a student must be a U.S. Citizen and California resident, be enrolled in a degree-granting program at HSU, have achieved a minimum 60 graded units but no more than 120 units in Fall 2023 semester, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The recommended applicant must also pass a background check. To apply, the applicant should submit the following as one packet in pdf format: a resume, complete college transcript (unofficial is fine), a two-page essay addressing the student's interest in participating in the Panetta Congressional Internship Program, and a sample of a graded college essay (minimum 3 pages, must show grade and instructor comments). Qualified applicants will be interviewed by a campus committee, which will forward their feedback to President Jackson. President Jackson will choose a finalist who be interviewed by a panel at the Panetta Institute in Monterey, CA (travel expenses paid). For more details consult the attached description and requirements for the application. Submit questions and application materials to panetta@humboldt.edu.

Smithsonian Gardens 2023 Summer Horticulture Internship Opportunity: Smithsonian Gardens (SG) designs, manages, and maintains the gardens and landscapes of the many Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., which attract over twenty million visitors each year. SG also develops horticultural displays and exhibitions for exterior and interior museum spaces. Horticulture internships at Smithsonian Gardens are designed for students who are current or recent undergraduates, graduates who seek a valuable learning experience in a public garden with a diverse workforce. Interns will work closely with horticultural professionals to acquire hands-on experience and complete meaningful projects with lasting value to SG. They will also get a chance to develop skills in public engagement. Completed application, essay, academic records, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted online through the Smithsonian Online Academic Appointment System at Smithsonian SOLAA (si.edu)

North Coast Marine Mammal Center Internship Opportunity - Spring 2023: The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center in Crescent City, California, is accepting applications for Spring internships in marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, and public education. Internships are 12‐14 weeks. The internships include a $1000 stipend. Applicants will be living and working in Crescent City, CA. The spring term (Harbor Seal Pupping Season) is the busiest and most “hands‐on” term at NMMC. Term starts in March. See the flyer for more information or email: volunteer@northcoastmmc.org

New Post-Baccalaureate Program in Genomics at The Jackson Laboratory: The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is happy to announce a new postbaccalaureate training program supported by NHGRI R25 funding (Carol Bult, Christine Beck, Co-PIs). The JAX Diversity Action Plan (DAP) Post-Baccalaureate Program in Genomics (gDAP) will focus on research training opportunities and career development programs tailored for trainees identifying with underrepresented groups who aspire to go on to graduate studies and careers in genomics, genome technologies, and data science. The grant supports a two-year training period focused on genomics and data science. Postbacs become valuable team members as they contribute to lab projects and undertake an independent project under the mentorship of a JAX PI. The training program includes significant training in genomic analysis skills including high performance computing, data organization and data cleaning, R, image analysis, and machine learning with Python. Participants expand their scientific knowledge and professional competencies through participation in our Postbac Journal Club, Trainee Talks series, biannual interdisciplinary Community Read, and the annual JAX Scientific Symposium. Postbacs also benefit from individualized advising and application feedback during the graduate school application process. Please assist in spreading the word as we seek up to three Postbac Researchers to start in late August 2023. The application period is open now through April 15, 2023. Applicants will be asked to submit a CV, undergraduate transcripts, short narrative responses, and three letters of recommendation through the following application portal: https://education-apply.jax.org/portal/pb_dap_2023

Fully Funded UCLA campus summer scholarship for Humboldt Premed Students: Fully funded on the UCLA campus summer scholarship for Humboldt Premed Students. Students who attend this program have a high success rate of being accepted to Medical School! Minimum GPA to apply: 2.8; Ten spots are reserved just for Cal Poly Humboldt students! The UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine will fund up to 10 Cal Poly Humbold students this summer for a combined four-week on-campus internship/mentorship program at the UCLA Medical School. UCLA will pay for all the costs (food and housing) and a cash stipend for up to 10 of our students. It is a fantastic scholarship opportunity for our students. UCLA is now accepting applications for our 2023 UCLA Premedical Enrichment Program! Please feel free to forward the announcement below to any prospective applicants. A link that references Cal Poly Humboldt and our students: https://medschool.ucla.edu/news/ucla-pathway-program-targets-diversity-medicine-turns-40

Week of February 27, 2023

PLANTS Travel Grant for Undergraduates, BSA 2023: Applications for 2023 PLANTS Scholars are open now through April 1st. Please see the PLANTS website for more information about the program, eligibility and how to apply. This grant covers travel to and from the conference (in Boise, Idaho July 22-26 this summer), conference registration, meals, an optional field trip, and a 3-year BSA student subscription. The program also includes mentorship from both a near-peer (usually a graduate student) and a professional. You may also consider applying to be a mentor or highlighting the mentor opportunity for your grad students. Applications for 2023 PLANTS Mentors will be open in April.

Extended Deadline -Costa Rica summer course - GEOG/ESM 301 application deadline March 3: More info and download a flyer

New World Primate Caregiver Internship at Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Maui, Hawaii: Pacific Primate Sanctuary (PPS) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, providing rehabilitation and permanent care for threatened, endangered, and distressed primates. Since 1984, the Sanctuary has maintained a federally authorized facility for New World monkeys, many of whom have been rescued from research laboratories, the exotic pet trade, and tourist attractions. The Primate Caregiver/Documentarian Internship is a unique immersion program facilitating learning about New World primates and animal sanctuary operations on an intimate, in depth, all-encompassing level. Training is tailored for each Intern and progress is evaluated at each stage of instruction. The Intern is awarded Primary Animal Caregiver Certification by senior personnel, after successfully acquiring a high level of competence, skill, and expertise in primate care, record keeping, and facility management. Interns are trained by experienced members of our staff in all aspects of New World primate care (Callithrix, Cebus, and Ateles). This is more than a full-time position and includes on-call duties as needed.
More info and apply at: https://sites.google.com/view/pacific-primate-sanctuary

Upcoming Employment Webinars hosted by the Forest Service and Office of Operations Management:
Interviewing for Federal Jobs: March 15, 2023, 10-11:30 PT
Find & Apply for Pathways Programs (Federal Internships): March 22, 2023, 10:30-11:30 PT
USDA Forest Service - Tips for Job Seekers Webinar: March 29, 2023, 2-3 PT
USDA Forest Service Resume Webinar: April 5, 2023, 2-3 PT
USDA Forest Service Navigating USA Jobs Webinar: April 12, 2023, 2-3 PT
USDA Forest Service - Eligibility & Qualifications Webinar: April 19, 2023, 2-3 PT

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Six Rivers National Forest - Fire & Non-Fire Jobs - Summer 2023: Looking to work on the Six Rivers National Forest? We are hiring for multiple positions and various duty locations (Eureka, Gasquet, Orleans, Willow Creek, & Mad River). Please visit our website and email attachments for more information. Short application window. APPLY TODAY! Six Rivers National Forest Employment Page: www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs

Temporary FIRE Positions available:
Forestry Aide
Forestry Technician

Permanent FIRE Positions Available:
Forestry Aide/Forestry Technician

Permanent NON-FIRE Positions Available:

Support Services Specialist
Maintenance Worker
Archaeologist
Civil Engineer
Hydrogolist
Rangeland Management Specialist

Contact Maritza Gutzman with questions or for more info at: maritza.guzman@usda.gov

Wildlife Biologist, Six Rivers National Forest: The Six Rivers National Forest Supervisor’s Office and Orleans Ranger District are currently seeking two GS-11 Wildlife Biologist candidates for DIRECT REASSIGNMENT or detail/temporary promotion NTE 120-days, with a duty station of Eureka, CA and/or Orleans, CA. One position will report to the Forest’s Wildlife Program Lead at the SO, and the other will report to the District Ranger. Housing for the permanent positions is not available in Eureka, but may be available in Orleans, CA (barracks or potentially single-family residence). Incentives for direct hire are negotiable. If you have any questions about the position or the locations please contact Six Rivers Natural Resources Staff Officer, Kyra Povirk at 208-993-1316 kyra.povirk@usda.gov

Week of February 20, 2023

FBI Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit Fellowship: The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) provides technical leadership for the FBI as well as for other law enforcement and intelligence agencies through applied research and development. What will I be doing? As a participant with the Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research Unit’s (CFSRU) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will have an opportunity to enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities and contributions by participating in forensic research initiatives utilizing state-of-the-art equipment under the mentorship of CFSRU scientists. The VSP will expose you to a research environment in a high security government facility and provides an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security. Apply Today!
https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FBI-CFSRU-2022-02

*Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Natural Resources and Range Management Opportunities: Apply today! Join the U.S. Forest Service and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people. The Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates in range management and natural resources opportunities. Positions are currently open on www.usajobs.gov February 15, 2023 through February 27, 2023. To learn more about Region 5 - Employment (usda.gov) click here or watch our video to learn more about us We Are Region 5 and PSW

Summer field course opportunities in Colorado & the Caribbean: SUMMER, 3-CREDIT, FIELD COURSES IN COLORADO & THE CARIBBEAN!with Ecosystem Field Studies www.ecofs.orgAn opportunity to apply your classroom & textbook learning while immersed in a spectacular & transformative environmental academic setting!

Caribbean Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, SCUBA, & Snorkel on the Caribbean coast of Mexico
May 18 - June 7, 2023
Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies
* Study, camp, & hike in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado *
July 21- August 10, 2023

Gain valuable career skills in hands-on scientific field research
Earn 3 undergraduate academic transfer credits over summer-break
Join a diverse & exciting group of college students for an experiential
learning experience of a lifetime!

Get out in nature, breath fresh air, earn credit, and enjoy a safe and inspiring field science course in the Colorado Rocky Mountains or the Caribbean Coral reef

Open to students from all universities & majors | Accredited by the University of Montana at Missoula, Environmental Studies Program: ENST 391- for 3 undergraduate semester transfer credits.
Direct questions to Professor Steve Johnson, EcoFS Director at steve@ecofs.org
Visit www.ecofs.org for all info

Job opening April Novato, CA- clinical coordinator- ok for recent graduates: The Buck Institute recently began its first clinical research studies to investigate the effects of food on aging in older adults (NCT05585762). We are looking for an organized and motivated Clinical Research Associate to join our team to help execute the day to day logistics and communications required for successful running of the study, to assist with the conduct of the study visits to the Buck and to process biospecimens and data collected during the study.
This position is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates seeking research and publication experience required for future graduate/medical school applications. The successful candidate will work alongside the Principal Investigator, Dr Newman, an MD PhD and practicing geriatrician, Investigator Dr Brianna Stubbs PhD, who has > 10 years of experience in clinical research, and the study Nurses who have > 30 years of clinical practice as well as one other clinical research coordinator. As clinical research is relatively new at The Buck, the team is small and candidates should expect to get hands-on experience across the lifecycle of clinical study execution; we all work together to make sure that no balls are dropped and all the work gets done. It will be a rewarding and challenging experience for a highly motivated individual who has the confidence to execute tasks independently but also to ask for help when needed.
For more info and to apply, Contact Thelma Garcia at tgarcia@buckinstitute.org or visit the website at buckinstitute.org

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Six Rivers National Forest - Fire & Non-Fire Jobs - Summer 2023: Looking to work on the Six Rivers National Forest? We are hiring for multiple positions and various duty locations (Eureka, Gasquet, Orleans, Willow Creek, & Mad River). Please visit our website and email attachments for more information. Short application window. APPLY TODAY!Six Rivers National Forest Employment Page: www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs

Week of February 13, 2023

Aawok Troy Fletcher Memorial Scholarship: The Aawok Troy Fletcher Memorial Scholarship Fund supports students who are Yurok Tribal Members studying Natural Resources ((including land acquisition, biology, fisheries, water issues, natural resource restoration, watershed restoration, wildlife management and other aspects related to natural resources, such as policy making.) Interested students can apply for the 2023 Universal Application, which houses the Aawok Troy Fletcher Memorial Scholarship. We encourage you to share this opportunity, amongst the 170+ additional scholarship opportunities within the Universal Application, offered by Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation. We have a tutorial video to help walk students through the process of completing the eligibility quiz, and the subsequent application. That video can be viewed here. We also offer a step-by-step application guide, for students who cannot view the video. More information on the HAF+WRCF Scholarship Finder can be found here.

Student Summer Job Opportunity - Working with the Place Based Learning Communities (PBLC) Office: We are excited to announce that the PBLC Office is currently hiring students to work with us full time over the summer as we prepare for Humboldt Immersion. We are looking to hire students who are organized, excited about engaging with students, and have experience participating in or working in past Immersions. Please share this announcement with students who you think would be a good fit for this role! Students can find more information about the position in the Job Announcement on Handshake (also attached as a PDF below). Applications are due February 26th. If students have any questions, they can contact PBLC Coordinator, Raven Palomera at raven@humboldt.edu.
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California Native Plant Society is Hiring an Associate Vegetation Ecologist: The California Native Plant Society is seeking an Associate Vegetation Ecologist. The position includes at least 12 months of work, beginning in early April 2023, and will likely be extended. The Ecologist will be responsible for supporting regional vegetation inventory, classification, mapping, and monitoring efforts in northwestern California and other areas through coordinating field missions and promoting the Manual of California Vegetation and Sensitive Natural Communities Initiative. This position requires a detail-oriented individual to coordinate fieldwork and crews in vegetation inventory and mapping efforts, help organize and integrate vegetation data in regional efforts, classify and describe vegetation, and increase training, outreach, and communication on California’s vegetation.
More info and apply at: https://cnps.pinpointhq.com/en/postings/403e32d5-7c18-4c89-8b85-c5d63cf0896b

Perennial Plant Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarships: The Perennial Plant Foundation (PPF) is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2023 scholarship to attend the Perennial Plant Association National Symposium in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada July 24-28, 2023. The PPF was incorporated in 2000 as a 501c3 with the primary goal of supporting students and providing experiential scholarships to attend the National Symposium of the Perennial Plant Association. The selected students will receive $1,000 dollars plus full registration and housing for the duration of the PPA conference. The fully immersive experience connects students with current members of the industry, showcasing the diversity of horticultural career opportunities. This exposure and connection to the industry has directly impacted students for the past two decades. Scholarship applications are being accepted at https://perennial-plant-foundation.square.site/, the deadline is March 31, 2023.

Ecological Restoration February Events with Friends of the Dunes: Friends of the Dunes is a local non-profit with a focus on a few different things but primarily connecting people to our rare dune system through education and restoration events. Upcoming workdays and restoration events will focus on removing non-native plants though hand-pulling and light tool use. Friends of the Dunes will provide the tools and training during the events. The workdays are recurring every second Saturday of the month at The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (here), and every third Sunday at the B.L.M.'s Ma-le'l South Dunes (here) on Feb19th. Events start at 10am so plan to meet up before then to get signed in/ready and end back at the parking lot at 1pm. It is suggested that you bring water and weather appropriate work clothes, we'll have gloves, tools, and a snack for participants.
Contact Dante Ryman at Friends of the Dunes with questions at dante@friendsofthedunes.org.

Southeast Oregon Job Board for Natural Resources: The High Desert Partnership is excited to announce the launch of our new online resource, The Southeast Oregon Job Board for Natural Resources! It is an easy-to-use website designed for employers in the Southeastern Oregon region and early-career job seekers throughout the Pacific Northwest looking to gain experience in Natural Resource fields. This localized job board will allow job seekers and employers to search for or post jobs specifically in Southeast Oregon. In addition to job listings, there are helpful resources for resume building, housing contacts, and local maps of Southeast Oregon.
Linke to webpage: www.ornaturalresourcesjobboard.org

2023 Summer Enrichment Program at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine: The Summer Enrichment Program is a 5-week summer program (June 22-July 28) that aims to make its participants stronger candidates when applying to veterinary schools. The program offers unique opportunities that students will not find elsewhere along with a $750 stipend at the end of the program. These opportunities include daily rotations in UC Davis' own Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, workshops, talks by distinguished professionals in veterinary medicine, and much more! Students committed to veterinary medicine are highly encouraged to apply.
More info and apply at: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/admissions/so-you-want-be-veterinarian/summer-enrichment-program

Full time Botanist at Clifton Environmental LLC, Interior Mendocino County: An ideal candidate will have one or more season(s) of florist field survey experience, be a curious, continual learner that is generous and able to work well with others. They will ideally have an undergraduate or graduate degree in botany or a related field with relevant botanical course work. A valid driver’s license is required. Field work may occasionally require camping for up to 4 nights. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and resume with references to Estelle Clifton via email (estelle@cliftonenvironmental.net), or to PO Box 932, Redwood Valley, CA 95470.

Student opportunity to study Sierra plant communities: Through our new Peak Opportunity Fellowships, GLORIA Great Basin will fully support two students (upper-division undergraduate or graduate students) to join us on White Mountains or Sweetwater Mountains surveys this summer. We will provide the successful applicants with transportation, field gear, room and board, and wages (totaling $2,500 per student), and mentorship (e.g., facilitating networking, providing guidance on job applications, etc.) both leading up to and following the field campaign. GLORIA Great Basin surveys have long been an amazing opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain invaluable field experience in botany and field ecology while making connections with their peers and professionals in non-profits, academia, and in state and federal agencies.
More info and apply at: https://www.gloriagreatbasin.org/

Fortuna and Fort Bragg CDFW Sci-aid positions available: Do you enjoy exploring the outdoors and observing nature? Are you looking to gain experience in freshwater fisheries science? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is hiring scientific aids this summer to monitor salmon and steelhead populations and investigate drought stressors and resiliency on the scenic Northern California Coast!
More info and apply at: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=354368 by February 28, 2023.

Humboldt Energy Independence Fund is now accepting Idea Paper Submissions! What is HEIF? The Humboldt Energy Independence Fund, also known by its acronym "H.E.I.F.", is a concept championed by students where student fee money is collected into a fund that is then available to students for sustainability projects on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus. If you want to learn more about HEIF, click here.
What are Idea Papers? HEIF is intended to pay for projects that supports a student vision for campus sustainability. Idea Papers are a chance for students to submit their concepts to the HEIF committee who will then review all submitted papers and choose which should move forward to further development and implementation on campus- like replacing the fisheries pumps to decrease energy use, installing lighting upgrades, paying students to work on an ethnobotanical map project, organizing a campus-wide Food Summit, and more! HEIF has around $150,000 to allocate towards student ideas- and yours could be next! Check out previous projects.
Idea submissions are due March 10, 2023. You can submit your idea to this google form.

Current & Upcoming: Six Rivers National Forest - Fire & Non-Fire Jobs - Summer 2023: Now hiring for multiple positions and various duty locations (Eureka, Gasquet, Orleans, Willow Creek, & Mad River).
More info and apply at the Six Rivers National Forest Employment Page: www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs

Field Work Opportunities: Opportunities include Fisheries Technician, Forestry Technician, Wildlife Tech, and Botany Tech.
The Watershed Field Technician (Fisheries Tech) will be responsible for supporting a variety of watershed and fisheries restoration and monitoring projects in the Trinity and South Fork Trinity River watersheds of Northern
California. We work extensively with the US Forest Service, state, tribal, private and other federal agencies to
plan and implement a wide range of monitoring and restoration strategies on both public and private lands. Responsibilities will include supporting managers, partners and contractors in a variety of capacities including: aquatic habitat data collection, participation in watershed restoration implementation, and landowner engagement. The Field Technician may also work on a limited basis with affiliated WRTC programs focused on youth education, forestry and outdoor recreation.
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Wildlife Technician: The Watershed Research and Training Center in Hayfork, CA is seeking to hire wildlife technicians to conduct audio/visual surveys for Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis) (NSO) during the spring and summer of 2023. Surveys will be conducted near Mad River, CA under an
agreement with the Six Rivers National Forest and/or near Hayfork, CA under an agreement with Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
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Botany Technician: The Watershed Research and Training Center in Hayfork, CA is seeking to hire multiple Botany Technicians to work with The Shasta Trinity National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest under the direction of our Botany Program Manager. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic, possess good communication and
problem-solving skills, be able to work independently or as part of a crew, be physically fit and able to work in
a variety of settings, weather conditions and types of terrain, and be willing and able to travel and camp as necessary.
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Forestry Technician: The Watershed Research and Training Center in Hayfork, CA is seeking to hire multiple Forestry
Technicians to work with The Shasta Trinity National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest under the direction of our Forestry Program Manager. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic, possess good communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work independently
or as part of a crew, be physically fit and able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and types of terrain. Must be willing and able to travel and camp as necessary.
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Crew leads needed for a seasonal botany position in North Idaho: Do you want to help conserve rare plants? Are you interested in searching for rare plants in the beautiful Idaho wilderness to support biodiversity conservation? The Conservation Research Program at the Institute for Applied Ecology will be hiring two seasonal crew leaders to work on projects conducting rare plant surveys in Idaho. Field work will involve a variety of botanical survey methods. Crew leader will supervise one field technician and work with program staff to manage field trip logistics, lead field work, and assist in data management and report completion. Positions will be based in Idaho, and field work will be conducted throughout the Shoshone and Cottonwood BLM Field Offices (see map on next page). Out-of-town/overnight travel (mostly if not all camping) is required, and field work will consist of 4-day hitches with weekends off. Duty-station will be discussed upon hire and contingent upon access to field sites but will be in SW or W Idaho. For the 2021 crew’s perspective on the field season, please read the blog post here.
Start Date: April 24 or May 1, 2023
More info and apply by downloading this flyer

North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society /2023 State Parks Work Days: State Parks "Natural Resource Volunteer Workdays" are an important way citizens can augment State Parks limited staff, while getting to know intimately some of our most beautiful and important places.

At Trinidad State Beach, Sue-meg State Park, and Azalea State Natural Reserve (off North Bank Rd, McKinleyville) the activity is usually pulling English Ivy.
At Little River State Beach it is pulling European Beachgrass.
At Sinkyone Wilderness State Park it is pulling Scotch Broom, Tansy Ragwort, and others from a native prairie.
At Humboldt Lagoons State Park (Feb. 25) it is clearing encroaching native vegetation (Calif. Blackberry, Salal, Sword Fern, etc.) out of the native Western Azalea shrubs in the renowned population on Stagecoach Hill (Kane Rd.).
At Tolowa Dunes State Park, it is beachgrass and more beachgrass and stellar scenery.
The contact for these events is: Desten Mertens, Environmental Services Intern, California State Parks (PH) (707) 677-3109.
You can also download a flyer with more information, here

Humboldt Marine and Coastal Science Institute and CSU COAST Research Funds Available for Undergraduate Students: The Humboldt Marine and Coastal Science Institute and CSU COAST announce the availability of funds to support undergraduate research projects during the 2023 academic year. Requests can be made for up to $500 and proposals are accepted and funded on a rolling basis until April. 15, 2023.
For more information and to apply, download the application.

Week of February 6, 2023

Invitation to a Summer REU program in Neuroscience: This joint program between Mercy College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine focuses on attracting undergraduate students attending minority serving institutions (MSI). This NSF-REU program provides scholarships to conduct a 10-week full-time immersive research experience in the Department of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein located in the Bronx, New York. The program will run from May 31st to August 4th, 2023. Students will reside on the Albert Einstein campus and conduct a research project in a laboratory of their choice within the Department of Neuroscience. Information about the program and how to apply can be found at: https://www.mercy.edu/nsfreu

Costa Rica (GEOG 301/ESM 301) study abroad course application deadline upcoming: Information session this Thursday 12:30-1:30 (drop in anytime) on zoom! Zoom link: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/84783385137?pwd=UWRQLzFaYk1maHhVcjdMNUNSa1RSZz09
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University of Montana 2023 Field Season Job Opportunities: The University of Montana is recruiting Field Botanists and Crew Leads for the 2023 Riparian and Wetland Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring field season in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and we would love if you could help distributed the announcement. Crews will be based out of Carson City, NV and training starts May 1st. More details can be found here. Applicants can submit their applications by emailing us at wetlandaim@umontana.edu.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunity: NIH-NCI Funded T32 Interdisciplinary Training in Cancer Prevention and Control: The Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow for an NCI-funded T32 program in cancer prevention and control. The purpose of this program is to train the next generation of scientists to conduct interdisciplinary research spanning the continuum of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship. Candidates from a broad range of health-related disciplines are encouraged to apply, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. Anyone interested in focusing their research on cancer prevention, detection, or survivorship issues is encouraged to apply. Applications are currently being accepted with a flexible start date between now and August 2023. Qualified candidates that are US citizens or legal permanent residents, should contact Bunmi Adeola at oadeola@iu.edu or 317-274-7563, for an application or an opportunity to meet with a program director. Program information can also be found here: https://cancer.iu.edu/education/graduate-training/cancer-prevention-and-control/index.html

For COAST Grad Students: ADVANCEGeo training for graduate students in 2023: These trainings will center around transforming workplace climate in STEM with an emphasis on marine and coastal-related fields. You will learn how to appropriately respond to and prevent harassment, bullying and other exclusionary behaviors in research environments. Trainings are all on Fridays beginning at 10:00 am Pacific time and will be free. Registration will open in January 2023. In the meantime, you can complete this google form to sign up to receive an email once registration is available.

March 3, 2023: Implicit Bias
March 10, 2023: Active Bystander Intervention
March 17, 2023: Safety in the Field
April 14, 2023: Code of Conduct I: Best Practices
April 21, 2023: Code of Conduct II: Develop Your Own Code

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2023 Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Student Research Fund: Applications Open! Interested in doing research within the Monument boundary? The Friends Research Fund annually awards individual grants ranging from $500 - $3,000 to undergraduate and graduate students for faculty-supervised projects that enhance the understanding, appreciation, preservation, and/or protection of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Students have an opportunity to share their findings with the public at the annual Monument Research Symposium the following spring.
APPLICATIONS DUE: April 21st, 2023
More info and apply at: https://www.cascadesiskiyou.org/programs

UCLA Pre-Med Enrichment Program (UCLA PREP); 10 Spots are being held specifically for Cal Poly Humboldt students: PREP is a 4-week intensive summer program that provides premedical students with the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Full participation in the PREP program allows participants to enhance their chances of being accepted to medical school and succeeding once there. PREP is designed to support students who have experienced social, economic, or educational disadvantage in their journey to medical education. The program prepares students through academic enrichment, personal development, MCAT review sessions, longitudinal application support, focus on health disparities, interview skills and practice, and longitudinal mentorship. PROGRAM DATES: July 24, 2023 2023 - August 18, 2023; Move-in: July 23, 2023; Move-Out: August 19, 2023. IMPORTANT DATES: December 1, 2022 - Application Opens; March 30, 2023 at 11:59pm PST - Application Closes
More info and apply at: https://medschool.ucla.edu/education/pre-health-opportunities/ucla-pre-medical-enrichment-program

Two Graduate Research Assistantships (Master) in Urban Entomology for Students: The department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces (https://eppws.nmsu.edu/) has openings in the area of Urban Entomology. The successful candidate will be a highly-motivated and independent individual capable of conducting laboratory and field research on urban pests, including bed bugs, kissing bugs, cockroaches, scorpions, or fleas (https://aces.nmsu.edu/theromerolab/)
The student will be associated with the NIFA-USDA “Enhancing Hispanic Access to Natural Resource and Agricultural Careers through Education, Mentorship, and Training (ENHANCEMENT)”. This program offers a number of extra-curricular activities through our partnership with USDA agencies, including workshops on how to prepare a resume, USA job profile, job interviews, etc. Salary and benefits package will be competitive, and will - In-State Tuition, Health Insurance Available w/University. The position will be located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and must be filled in Fall 2023. Application Procedure: Interested applicants should submit the following to Dr. Alvaro Romero via email: (aromero2@nmsu.edu): 1. Cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and career goals 2. CV (including GPA and GRE scores, if taken) 3. Unofficial transcript(s) 4. Name and contact information for three references.
For questions, please contact Dr. Romero via email aromero2@nmsu.edu.

Inside UCSF 2023 Outreach Program: Inside UCSF is a free, annual outreach program geared toward underrepresented college students pursuing Associate degrees and Bachelor's degrees, who are interested in pursuing careers in health and science.
Date: April 21-22, 2023
Application Due: March 3, 2023
Learn More at: https://cseo.ucsf.edu/inside-ucsf

“Big Data” summer internship for undergraduate students: Students will participate in a 2-week Python programming course and 6 weeks of mentored research. Students will learn how to generate, process, analyze, and/or visualize large biological datasets. Please visit: https://bpp.oregonstate.edu/big-data-internship for details and the application. Deadline is 2/28/23.

Biological Sciences Technician (Plants) with the National Park Service; Sequoia and Kings Canyon: We are looking for folks with good, established botany and plant identification skills for the post-fire work and restoration experience for the other crew, and hardy enough (and thrilled about) the rugged, spectacular terrain here at SEKI. Both positions will involve backpacking, but the post-fire teams (Burned Area Rehab) will be in elevations ranging from 1,300 feet to 9,000 feet and crossing over mountain passes up to 12,000 feet.
More info and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/701739100

Green Diamond Resource Company, Natural Resources Scholarship: Green Diamond Resource Company is sponsoring a scholarship program for students interested in educational pursuits related to Natural Resources. We are very excited to offer this opportunity because we can help students who are not only currently attending college, but also high school seniors who plan to attend vocational programs or are college bound this coming fall.
Accepting applications until March 31, 2023. Award Amount: up to $1,000
More info and download an application

Job Opportunity: Biologist (Vegetation Program Lead) for Klamath I&M Network: The Klamath Network (Ashland, OR) is hiring a Vegetation Program Lead (Biologist GS-0401-11) to conduct long-term monitoring of vegetation communities, whitebark pine, and invasive plant species in Klamath Network parks, which include Crater Lake, Lassen Volcanic, and Redwood National Parks, Lava Beds National Monument, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The job announcement is open now through 02/09/2023 or when 50 applicants are received, whichever comes first.
More info and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/702660100

Week of January 30, 2023

2023 Redwoods Rising Apprenticeship Program Informational Meeting - We're hiring Summer/Fall Apprentices! The Redwoods Rising apprenticeship program is about to begin its 6th year. Apprentices will be selected to work on restoration projects in Redwood National and State Parks and will function as a team, working closely with staff from the National Park Service on redwood ecosystem restoration. This program will provide professional networking opportunities with Save the Redwoods League, National Park Service, and California State Parks. Apprentices will develop skills in scientific inventory and monitoring, data collection and survey methods, public speaking, and field safety. There will be an informational meeting on February 6, 2023 from 5:30pm-7pm @Cal Poly Humboldt ~ Natural Resources Building Rm 101.
Or apply online at: https://forms.gle/btZ3tj3aRU9dCTpa8

McNair Scholars Program Presentation: The new McNair Scholars Program is now accepting applications from students and accepting letters of interest from faculty to participate in the program. We will be giving a 15 minute presentation for both students and faculty on January 31st at 1:00pm in BSS 204. We will follow this up with a virtual event at a later date. Please join us to discover how the program might be able to benefit you! Please see the flyer for more information or email mcnair-info@humboldt.edu

Faculty Position Announcement, LIndenwood University: The biology department at Lindenwood is looking to hire a Master's level instructor. Recent graduates or students about to graduate are encouraged to apply at: https://lindenwood.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CareerOpportunities/details/Instructor--Biology--9-Month-_R0011811

Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship (COMET): The Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship, also known as COMET, is a
one-year post-baccalaureate program designed for highly motivated students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. We are looking for academically strong candidates with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. We offer fellows an intensive, direct patient care experience before applying to medical school, physician assistant school, nursing school, or other graduate school in the healthcare field. Learn more and apply at: http://med.stanford.edu/comet.html

Advance your career in Pharmacogenomics with an advanced degree from UC: The online graduate-level Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare program from the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy not only empowers students to integrate genomics inpatient care but opens up ample opportunities for employment in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and direct clinical care. Learn more at: https://online.uc.edu/masters-programs/ms-pharmaceutical-sciences-pharmacogenomics-and-personalized-healthcare/?utm_campaign=ms-pharmacogenomics-fy23-item-60&utm_medium=email&utm_source=response-solutions&utm_source=response-solutions&utm_campaign=ms-pharmacogenomics-fy23-item-60&utm_medium=email

For more information, please visit our website at www.DANTA.info [danta.info] and/or email conservation@danta.email. For an alumni perspective on our programs, please see our blog DANTAisms - http://dantablog.wordpress.com/ [dantablog.wordpress.com].

Seasonal Botany Positions on Klamath National Forest: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Klamath National Forest in northern California, is recruiting four AmeriCorps Botany Technicians to participate in plant-related projects. Botany Technicians will be stationed in either Happy Camp or Fort Jones, CA, and will serve under the direction of the district botanist at each location. Projects will include conducting rare plant surveys and monitoring known occurrences of target species for various landscape management projects, as well as implementing the Forest’s noxious weed program by treating existing infestations, mapping infestation ranges, and conducting Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) surveys. Link to the position description and application: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2023-BRF-003&type=JOBDESCR

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Raptor Research; Summer 2023 at Boise State University: Benefits of REU-RR: Students receive a summer stipend, campus housing, and round-trip travel to Boise, Idaho, for the 10-week summer experience. There are both laboratory and field opportunities for students to conduct research on birds of prey. Please see our project website for additional information: https://www.boisestate.edu/raptorresearchcenter/reu/ Applications for Summer 2023 participation are due by February 15, 2023, and finalists for participation are typically selected by mid-March. Tentative program dates are May 15 - July 21.

The Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Systematics and Evolutionary Biology at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC: The Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Systematics and Evolutionary Biology is funded by the National Science Foundation and has been in place for 30 years. This program brings approximately ten students to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City each summer for a ten-week experience working with our curators, faculty, and post-doctoral fellows. Research projects span diverse fields of comparative biology including paleontology, genomics, population biology, conservation biology, and phylogenetics and taxonomy. Students have access to the Museum's immense natural history collections as well as state-of-the-art equipment for advanced imaging (CT scanner, SEM, TEM) and genomics (Sanger and pyrosequencing platforms). Students receive a $6,000 traineeship stipend, as well as per diem costs for housing and meals, relocation expenses, and transportation subsidies. Pending COVID pandemic conditions, and assuming the program is held onsite at AMNH, housing at nearby Columbia University is made available. In addition to conducting original research projects throughout the summer, students also participate in formal instruction in systematics and evolution, and receive training in ethics, networking, communication, and other career-building skills. Learn more and apply by January 31, 2023 at: https://www.amnh.org/research/richard-gilder-graduate-school/academics/fellowship-and-grant-opportunities/undergraduate-fellowships/reu-biology-program

Week of January 23, 2023

Student Assistant Position in the Biology Department, Cal Poly Humboldt: Apply on Handshake: https://humboldt.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/7426289

Request for Proposals: Student Research Rapid Grants: The California Institute for Biodiversity (CIB) is providing grants to support student research in California’s biodiversity. Student Research Rapid Grants provide rapid funding for research focusing on insect, fungi, and soil biodiversity project goals.  Most activities will involve field collecting, museum collections, or sequencing, but other approaches are eligible and encouraged to apply.  The California Institute for Biodiversity (CIB) is providing grants to support student research in California’s biodiversity. Student Research Rapid Grants provide rapid funding for research focusing on insect, fungi, and soil biodiversity project goals.  Most activities will involve field collecting, museum collections, or sequencing, but other approaches are eligible and encouraged to apply.  
More info and apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_T0FmAgJkycjLKIqDgoohm7_riF7j88eybsS_yTbzV8xWsA/viewform OR
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More info at: www.DANTA.info [danta.info] or by email at: conservation@danta.email

FIRE JOBS - Summer 2023 Temporary & Permanent Seasonal Jobs - ACCEPTING APPLICANTS: *Important:* We are only accepting applications until Thursday, January 26th, 9:00pm. Don’t miss out, apply today! Hiring for vacant positions for hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more.
Learn more and apply at: www.usajobs.gov/job/695588800; www.usajobs.gov/job/695596600; www.usajobs.gov/job/695651800 or contact Maritza Guzman at: maritza.guzman@usda.gov

UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course and Expedition: 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.
Learn more and apply at: https://biomatravel.org/ OR
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Exciting Internship Opportunity at Sequoia / Kings Canyon: Ever want to live and work in an iconic National Park and learn it’s amazing flora? How about two National Parks! We have two internship slots with the vegetation management branch at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California in partnership with American Conservation Experience. These unique positions will have the opportunity to see much of the front country at these two parks. The goal of the project is to reduce the spread of invasive species from fire management activities and wildfire. Interns will work with NPS resource managers to map invasive populations and control them. More info and apply at: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/909337.html

UCLA-Caltech MSTP Summer Research Fellowship: The UCLA MSTP is currently soliciting applications from undergraduate students for a 10-week summer research fellowship in 2023 (June 26th - September 1st). Ideally, students should apply in their second year of college (Sophomore), although third year college students (Juniors) are also eligible if they have prior research experience. The fellowship program will provide critical support through 1) research training in a top lab at UCLA for one summer; and 2) longitudinal mentorship by UCLA faculty and current MSTP students who will comprehensively assist fellows in preparing for their subsequent application and interviews with MD-PhD programs. Once selected and based on their research interests, fellows will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor and a current student in the UCLA MSTP who will co-mentor the fellow during an intensive summer research experience. In the following months, mentors will communicate regularly with the fellow, providing feedback on personal and research statements, AMCAS application, and preparations for MD-PhD interviews. Scholars will be supported with a $5,000.00 stipend. Deadline is Feb. 28
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American Society of Plant Biologists Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF): Applications for ASPB's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) are now open! SURFs provide promising undergraduate students who are researching topics in or closely related to plant biology a $4,000 summer stipend, $700 for materials, and an ASPB membership. Additionally, awardees are invited to present their research at Plant Biology 2024, taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Learn more at: https://aspb-surf.secure-platform.com/a?ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_12_7_2021_9_50_COPY_01)&mc_cid=ad92444a15&mc_eid=1393b9b24c

Florida International University REU Site 2023 Summer program: The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at Florida International University (FIU) invites undergraduate students to apply its REU Site 2023 Summer program: "Security of Smart Things". The program will run from June 2, 2023 to July 28, 2023 at FIU Campus in Miami, FL. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors) to engage in hands-on research activity under the supervision of a faculty mentor or a postdoctoral fellow in the ECE Department throughout the summer. Detailed information about the REU projects are available at: https://sst-reu.fiu.edu/projects/ Or
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Cal Poly Humboldt Marine Mammal Education and Research Program (MMERP): The Cal Poly Humboldt Marine Mammal Education and Research Program (MMERP) is currently seeking research assistants, see the attached flyer for more details. This is a great opportunity for students to gain fieldwork experience and get involved with local marine mammal research! To apply please fill out the Marine Mammal Education and Research Program Application Form no later than Monday, February 6th, 2023. Please contact marinemammals@humboldt.edu for any questions about our program or about becoming a volunteer!

2023 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award: Are you a science graduate student looking to make a difference in science policy and funding? The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who are demonstrating an interest and aptitude for working at the intersection of science and policy.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.aibs.org/news/2022/221101-call-for-eppla-2023.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=4e40e31a-f242-4389-848b-db8d03abe571#subheader

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) at Duquesne University:
Program Highlights include:

A $5750 stipend and free on-campus housing and meal plan
Ten-week immersive program with a focus on biological research
Career development, including grad school opportunities
Community engagement by teaching science to middle school-aged children
Starts with an orientation boot camp and ends with a capstone research symposium

More information at: duq.edu/BiologyCircle OR
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REU 2023 Summer Internship in Biology at SF State: REU site program in Biology centered around the subjects of Developmental Biology, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology with mentors spanning habitats from terrestrial to marine, and organisms from microbes, to plants, and invertebrate and vertebrate animals, with some algae thrown in for good measure. Our focus is on helping early career and first-time research students work with us towards increasing the diversity of STEM researchers while investigating phenomena related to the diversity of life in its environmental context. Students may be local or residential, either the marine lab north of San Francisco (the EOS center) or the main campus on the west side of San Francisco.
Download a flyer or email Sarah Cohen for more info at: sarahcoh@sfsu.edu.

The Salmon River Restoration Council is hiring a Fisheries Program Assistant & Plants Program Manager:

Fisheries Program Assistant: The Salmon River Restoration Council is looking for a candidate to join our team with a passion for anadromous fisheries and the drive and skill to help this program reach its full potential. This position is a good fit for someone adept at working in both the office and field, who can apply local field knowledge to funding proposals, grant reports, project development, field oversight, and collaborative regional efforts.
Plants Program Manager: The Salmon River Restoration Council is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill our Plants Program Manager position. This is an evolving program and we are looking for a candidate with a passion for plants and ecology and the drive and skills to help this program reach its full potential.
Visit the webpage: http://srrc.org/news-info/jobs-contracts.php for full job descriptions and application information.

Summer Shark and Ray Field Research Opportunity in Clearwater, Florida: Hands-on, marine field research experience in Clearwater, Florida. All participants will be involved in all aspects of a local population study on sharks and rays. This includes setting and retrieving nets and longlines, handling and identifying captured animals, tagging and measuring all captured sharks and rays, collecting DNA, recording data, and releasing animals. Each day begins with a lecture on shark and ray identification, biology, physiology, and conservation as well as our local ecosystems, species, and other conservation topics. After the 1 - 2 hour lecture in the morning, the day continues with 6 – 8 hours of field research aboard our vessels.
Enroll by March 31, 2023
More info and to enroll, visit: www.coastalmera.com

Wildlife Research Internship in South Africa: Nkonzo Wildlife (Hartenbos, South Africa) is seeking interns for 2-16 weeks to assist in our conservation and research efforts. Intern duties include data collection on our observational behavior studies (see below), monitoring camera traps, consolidating reports, beach clean-ups, and other miscellaneous duties. The position is also supplemented with field training basics in wildlife track and sign, bush survival skills, and ethical wildlife approach methods.

More info at: https://www.wildlife-research.com/ or by email at info@wildlife-research.com

Stipend-supported Botany Internships and paid Botany Biotechnician position in the National Park System; Santa Monica Mountains NRA, Cabrillo National Monument, and Channel Islands: Positions start in February and end in May, June or July.
Link to more info on the Vegetation Inventory and Monitoring Intern position
Biotech applicants should email Mark Mendelsohn directly their 1) resume, 2) three reference contacts, 3) unofficial transcript, and 4) available dates.

PhD positions at the University of Bonn in Germany: There are openings for two PhD candidates to conduct research on plant-soil interactions. One position is to conduct research in Malawi and the other to join the ongoing interdisciplinary PhenoRob project.

Download a flyer for the position to conduct research in Malawi
Download a flyer for the ongoing interdisciplinary PhenoRob project.

Week of January 9, 2023

The CNPS North Coast Chapter Research Grant: The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is offering a research grant (2 awards per year) of up to $1,500 for studies of local, native plants. The grant is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods. Its purpose is to encourage learning about native plants in Humboldt, Trinity, Siskiyou and Del Norte Counties and to support projects that will advance knowledge of them.
More info and apply at: https://www.northcoastcnps.org/index.php/education/student-grants

UC Postbaccalaureate Consortium Application is OPEN! The UC Postbaccalaureate Consortium is a partnership of postbaccalaureate premedical programs at the Schools of Medicine at Charles R. Drew University, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Los Angeles, and UC San Francisco. The mission of the Consortium is to increase the number of physicians who practice in shortage areas of California by assisting capable and dedicated students from disadvantaged backgrounds in gaining admission to medical school.
More info and apply at: https://health.ucdavis.edu/postbacc-consortium/

The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Northern Region hiring Scientific Aides for the Yreka area: The Department of Fish and Wildlife's Northern Region is seeking motivated individuals to work as Scientific Aids out of the Yreka office. We are hoping to hire as many as 4 individuals to join our team of scientists in Siskiyou County. The posting closes January 13th, please share with interested individuals who have recently graduated college with biological degrees and are looking to work with anadromous and inland fish in the Klamath Basin.

The job posting details, application, and contact information can be found on the CalCareers website here: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=343345

Presentation and photos of "Botanical Areas in Six Rivers National Forest": January 11, Wednesday. 7:30 pm "Botanical Areas in Six Rivers National Forest." Some areas in our national forests are so special botanically they have been delineated for the protection of their unique botanical values. In our local national forest these areas feature remarkable landscapes and many rare plants. Forest Botanist John McRae will introduce them with wonderful photos. The spectacular serpentine landscape of Horse Mountain Botanical Area is the nearest and most accessible.

In-person at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd., Arcata. Refreshments at 7:00 p.m.; program at 7:30 p.m.
A Zoom option is available through our website www.northcoastcnps.org.

PC-ORD/Multivariate Analysis Live Online Course 13-17 February 2023: Call for Registration: Announcing a live online/webinar software training and multivariate analysis short course to be held Monday-Friday 13-17 February 2023 (7:00-9:00 a.m. + 10:00-12:00 PT daily). These short-courses introduce a 10-step multivariate analysis process and specific analysis tools suited to ecological datasets. The instructor (Jeri Peck of Penn State) will explain and demo tools using PC-ORD on sample datasets, and you will practice analyses on your own computer using the sample datasets and, in some cases, your own data (if available). This is a live course, but recordings will be available for several days in case you miss a session or need to review something.More information can be found at https://ecosystems.psu.edu/outreach/multivariate or email peckj@psu.edu with specific questions.

Western Monarch Science Group Paid monarch/pollinator internship opportunity in the Central Valley: Interns will participate in 9 months/26 weeks of monitoring and habitat assessment for monarch butterflies, as well as design and facilitate outreach and education programs that foster cultural connections and awareness of monarchs, pollinators, and migratory species in diverse communities throughout California. A special emphasis will be placed on connectivity of habitat, promoting conservation actions, and boosting awareness of monarchs on or near military installations and Department of Defense lands based on conservation priorities. Interns will be required to attend a training in monarch monitoring and sample strategies. As monitoring sites are established, interns will navigate to the pre-selected sites to perform monarch and vegetation surveys using a standardized protocol. Environment for the Americas (EFTA) will provide guidance on community outreach and engagement practices,training on co-designing engagement programs with community groups, and developing culturally resonant activities for multigenerational audiences that lead to conservation action.
More info and apply at: https://environmentamericas.org/job/monarch-pollinator-research-and-education-outreach-intern/

Mote Marine Lab and Aquarium NSF RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU) PROGRAM: There will be an online info session to learn more about the NSF REU Program. To register, click the available dates below.

Thursday, January 19: 5-6 p.m.

Stipends, travel, and housing info:

$6,000 stipend and $1000 food stipend over the 10-week period
Free housing in a local dormitory
Financial support for travel expenses between Mote and their home institution

More info and apply at: https://mote.org/research/internships/research-experiences-for-undergraduates-reu-program

Call for Applications 2023 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award: Are you a science graduate student looking to make a difference in science policy and funding? The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who are demonstrating an interest and aptitude for working at the intersection of science and policy.
Application Deadline: January 18, 2023
More info and apply at: https://www.aibs.org/news/2022/221101-call-for-eppla-2023.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=f9c677cb-df72-4457-89b0-b0fd750868f7#subheader

Paid undergraduate research experiences at NOAA and NMNH: Applications for NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship, NOAA José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program, and Smithsonian Institution NMNH Natural History Research Experience are live. NOAA applications close 31 January 2023 and the NMNH application closes 1 February 2023. All three programs provide paid summer research experiences for undergraduates:

Harvard Forest Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Ecology: Applications are now open for two seasonal research assistants for our new #NSFfunded project studying the ecological memory of forest disturbance. Initial Reviews Begin: January 25, 2023. Position Closes: February 1, 2023 and interviews are expected to begin in mid-February 2023 with offers expected to be made shortly thereafter. Here are some scenes from last field season: https://twitter.com/YellowBuckeye/status/1538496010003136 More info and apply at: https://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/employment#fieldtech

Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center, Burns OR; Rangeland & Habitat Technicians & Biological Technician Crew Lead (Summer 2023)
Rangeland & Habitat Technicians: Assist a rangeland scientist conducting vegetation ecology research in sagebrush steppe and riparian plant communities located in the northern Great Basin. Projects include determining interactions between livestock grazing and fire risk, investigating the effects of prescribed burning and mechanical sagebrush thinning on wildlife habitat, evaluating the impacts of invasive plant infestations on sage-grouse habitat, determining landscape scale vegetation patterns, investigating management and climate influence on vegetation characteristics and sage-grouse habitat, evaluating methods to contain and prevent invasive plant infestations, and investigating methods to shift succession to desired plant communities. Duties include vegetation and environmental data collection, processing vegetation and soil samples, establishment and maintenance of research plots, and data entry. Duties may also include assisting in some laboratory work. Travel and camping throughout Oregon and northern Nevada is required.
Link to a flyer with more info: Biological Technicians flyer

Biological Technician Crew Lead: Crew lead will work with Ecologists and Range Technicians while overseeing work done by Biological Technicians. Fieldwork is focused on ecological studies with emphasis on annual grass invasion and community response to preemergent herbicide. Crew lead will coordinate day-to-day field work for a crew of 4-5. They will ensure all necessary supplies are ready for data collection, multi-day camping trips, and will provide daily check-in via cell phone or GPS. Crew lead will delegate tasks to the crew such as: locating and loading supplies, filling water jugs, fueling trucks, organizing completed datasheets in the field, making copies of datasheets upon return to the station, etc. Other tasks include data entry, quality control data, maintaining daily records of work completed. Familiarity with sagebrush ecosystem preferred.
Link to a flyer with more info: Crew Lead Flyer

2023 Call for Neuroscience Initiative to Enhance Diversity (NIED) Participants at UC Davis: The deadline for undergraduate students interested in attending a 2-day, all expense paid trip to visit the University of California, Davis to learn about applying to our Neuroscience graduate program is JAN 31.
More info: https://grad.neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/NIED
Apply by Jan. 31 at: https://grad.neuroscience.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk12946/files/media/documents/APPLICATION_13%20Sep%202021.pdf

2023 Seed Collection Crews in Carlsbad and Santa Fe, New Mexico: The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE), a non-profit organization, has been actively engaged in the conservation of native species and habitats through restoration, research, and education for over 20 years. We fill a unique niche in this field by working with a diverse group of partners including federal, state and county agencies and municipalities to accomplish our mission. Our Southwest Office (IAE SW) works in New Mexico and Arizona. We cultivate partnerships to facilitate large-scale, regional conservation projects, develop ecologically appropriate sources of native seed, offer native species education opportunities and materials, provide technical assistance to restoration and management planning and implementation, and conduct on-the-ground habitat restoration and applied research. For more information, please see the job advertisements on our website:
Crew Leads
Crew Technicians

Allen Institute 2023 summer internships + postbac cohort applications open: Applications are due January 17 for the Allen Institute's 2023 summer internship program and 2023 postbac program cohort! The majority of internships are in neuroscience, and there are also positions in cell biology, immunology, finance, HR, science writing, and education. For pay, eligibility, FAQs, and project descriptions, see the program page: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/internships-postbac/.

Six Rivers National Forest -Upcoming Temporary and Permanent Jobs Applications set to open Jan 17th-26th & Feb 7th-16th: Are you ready to join the team, fighting a force of nature one fire line at a time? We’re hiring 400 Wildland Firefighters in Central and Northern California into a variety of exciting and rewarding opportunities, such as, hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more. The Forest Service is hosting hiring events. For event details and to reserve your spot, visit the California Wildland Firefighter Hiring Event webpage. You do not need to attend in person to apply.
Hiring Events
Fresno, CA January 24-25, 2023, at the Double Tree Hotel 9am – 5pm (PST).
Redding, CA February 14-15, 2023, at the Red Lion Hotel 9am – 5pm (PST).
HOW TO APPLY: Attend the in-person hiring event OR apply online through www.USAJOBS.gov
ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN: JANUARY 17th-26th and FEBRUARY 7th-16th

Vegetation Monitoring Project Lead, NPS Klamath Network/Southern Oregon University: The National Park Service and Southern Oregon University (SOU) are recruiting a Project Lead to manage all aspects of project implementation for 2023 vegetation community monitoring at 3 parks in southern Oregon, including Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM), Crater Lake National Park (CRLA), and Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (ORCA). The NPS Klamath Network (KLMN) conducts long‐term monitoring of vegetation communities at parks in northern California and southern Oregon to evaluate status and detect trends in park vegetation and to inform park management. As an employee of SOU, the Project Lead will be responsible for all aspects of planning for 2023 field work, will lead a 4‐person crew (including the Project Lead, a crew lead, and two crew members) in data collection at 3 parks, and will be responsible for data quality checking and post‐season data management wrap‐up.
Duration: Approximately March 13, 2023 to October 6, 2023 Full time, 80 hours per pay period
Compensation: $25.50‐27.25/hour, depending on experience
Plus benefits, paid holidays, and personal leave
Location: Ashland, Oregon
More Info: Interested parties should email Alice_Chung‐MacCoubrey@nps.gov with their basic information and any questions. Please specify “SOU Veg Project Lead” in the email Subject line.

Week of December 19, 2022

Sea Grant California NOAA COASTAL MANAGEMENT & DIGITAL COAST FELLOWSHIPS: The NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship was established in 1996 to provide on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and to provide project assistance to state coastal zone management programs. Similarly, in 2012, the NOAA Digital Coast Fellowship was established to provide additional on-the-job education and training opportunities with a focus on technical assistance to help advance the goals of the Digital Coast and its partner organizations. Both programs match postgraduate students to assist on projects proposed by state coastal zone management programs (referred to as hosts) that are selected by NOAA. Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellows are placed for two years with host state coastal resource agencies on projects proposed by the hosts and selected by NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management. In a mutually beneficial arrangement, 5 fellows will be placed with a state coastal program. For 2023-2025 fellowships, see the fact sheet and list of host projects on the bottom of this webpage - applicants are eligible for any of the projects regardless of where they live. These two-year opportunities offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, and travel and relocation expense reimbursement. The current salary is $42,000 per year. In the second year, a locality pay factor may be added to the salary, depending on the location of the fellowship.
More info and apply at: https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/funding/noaa-coastal-management-digital-coast-fellowships#Summary

Sea Grant California JOHN A. KNAUSS MARINE POLICY 2024 FELLOWSHIP: The National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant) anticipates funding no less than 35 applicants, of which approximately 17 will be assigned to the Legislative branch. Application packages will each propose a total of $90,500 in funding.
Resources:

Website with Information for Prospective Applicants
2024 Knauss Fellowship Student Guide - detailed guidance on eligibility, important dates, award information, where to apply, and application materials
Student Applicant Guide to Sea Grant Fellowships - advice and tips on different aspects of a fellowship package.
Knauss Fellowship Blog
Knauss Alumni Stories
Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship Recruitment Video

Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Sea Grant program in their state/territory at least one to two months prior to the state application deadline to receive application support and provide notification of intent to apply. The applicant should allow sufficient time to schedule an interview with the eligible Sea Grant program at the program’s request. California Sea Grant will host an informational webinar and Alumni panel on January 11, 2023 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm PT. Register for the webinar by following this link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-mH3aWYPRrqXFoWZDbPwgg

2023 Summer Internships for the Arizona Game and Fish Department: The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers paid summer internship opportunities to current students, graduate and undergraduate. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on practical work experience while working with a diverse group of professionals in the fields of wildlife science, biological science, wildlife management, and many other professions within the Department. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking students to work during the summer to perform duties in the area of wildlife management. Students will perform duties under close supervision. Duties may include: collecting data, tracking, monitoring and counting animals, computer entry, developing educational materials, conducting creel surveys, fish sampling, habitat measurement, fish stocking, hiking, camping, swimming or working varied hours. Fieldwork may involve long days outdoors in extreme temperatures.

More info and download a flyer

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Summer Bio Tech Positions at Redwood National Park and Lava Beds National Monument: The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Western Ecological Research Center will soon be filling a few 180 Day Field Assistant, Biological Science Technician positions with a starting salary of $36,118 to $40,262.

About the Position

Collect field data for long term forest research projects in Redwood National Park, with some travel to other parks in northern California and southern Oregon
Measure forest trees, including tree mapping
Gain knowledge and experience in ecological research, identifying trees, forest pathology, and mapping trees
Assist with a diversity of related research projects, including fire effects

If you enjoy working/camping outdoors, are pursuing work in a botany or plant ecology research profession, and desire to be part of a research group providing science for conservation and land management in a rapidly changing ecoregion, please apply!

View a flyer and more info, here: Downloadable flyer Position 1; Downloadable flyer Position 2

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) ENDURE Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity: The Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) ENDURE summer research program prepares undergraduates from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience PhD programs. Accepted students are funded for up to two years. The program combines independent research, a rigorous academic and professional development curriculum and an empowering support system so participants thrive on their path to graduate school and beyond. Benefits include a $7000 stipend per summer, travel to and from the program, housing, eligibility for academic year research stipend ($2000 per semester for up to two academic years) and funds to attend up to two scientific conferences annually. Applications are due by Feb. 3, 2023.
Details about eligibility and the program are available online (endure.wustl.edu) or by contacting endure@wustl.edu.

Week of December 12, 2022

University of Montana Ecological Mapping, Monitoring, and Analysis Group (EMMA) Field Job Announcement; Rivers and Streams Monitoring - Crew Leads, Technicians, and Riparian Botanists: The University of Montana (UM) Ecological Mapping, Monitoring and Analysis (EMMA) group is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement their Lotic Aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy alongside the Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol in Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming. These protocols are targeted at collecting standardized inventory and long-term hydrologic and biological data at multiple scales across BLM Districts in the Western U.S. More information and link to a flyer

Rare Plant Crew Job Opportunities for Students or Recent Graduates: Job Description: The Institute for Applied Ecology, Southwest office is hiring a crew leader and two technicians to monitor rare plants throughout the state of New Mexico as part of the New Mexico Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rare Plant Monitoring Initiative. Crews will be based out of Santa Fe and will drive to remote areas throughout New Mexico, camp overnight for 2-7 consecutive days, hike up to several miles a day, and perform equipment and data management duties. Compensation: $18.50/hr for technicians, $21.50/hr for lead, plus travel expenses associated with overnight field work (food and lodging). These are full-time temporary positions with paid holidays and sick leave. Applications accepted through December 28th, 2022. For more information and to apply, visit https://appliedeco.org/get-involved/jobs/ and look for "New Mexico-Based Opportunities".

California Garden Clubs Inc. Scholarship Program: Annually a minimum of two (2) CGCI Scholarships are available, each in the amount of $2,000. The number of scholarships and their amount for each academic year will be determined annually. One-year scholarships are available to juniors, seniors and graduate students pursuing a Master's Degree. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2023. Link to a flyer with more information

Harvard Forest 2023 Summer Research Program-Applications are open! Applications are now open for the Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology. Each summer, this immersive 11-week research experience hosts approximately 20 undergraduate students who live at Harvard Forest and conduct site-based research at the forefront of ecology under the mentorship of an affiliated scientist.
Program Details for 2023: The 11-week program dates are May 22 to August 4, 2023

$6,600 stipend, plus full room & board, and travel to/from Harvard Forest
Applications are currently open https://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/summerprogram
Deadline is February 3rd, 2023 9am EST

Plant Conservation Internship Opportunities with the Native Plant Trust:  Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. We are based at Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanic garden that attracts visitors from all over the world. From this flagship property in Framingham, Massachusetts, 30 staff and many of our 1,500 trained volunteers work throughout New England each year to monitor and protect rare and endangered plants, collect and preserve seeds to ensure biological diversity, manage sites for ecological balance, conduct research, and offer a range of educational programs.
Desired Skills:  Candidates should be passionate about plant conservation, have some familiarity with the flora of New England and associated ecological systems, excellent speaking and writing skills, a willingness to call landowners to secure access to their property, and a sense of humor. Experience with volunteers and data management is preferred. Interns must respect and maintain the confidentiality of rare species locations and sensitive data.
Details  Starting date: April 10, 2023, but can be flexible.
Location: Based at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA with remote option available (priority will be given to applicants who can work on-site). Conservation interns will have the option of renting a room for the duration of the internship, in a house steps away from the Garden, for $300/month. This includes all utilities except internet and phone.
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week at $15.00/hour.

To Apply, Submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references by February 5, 2023, by email to:
Micah Jasny, Botanical Coordinator
mjasny@NativePlantTrust.org

Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Program at the University of Virginia's Blandy Experimental Farm: The program emphasizes experimental, field-based approaches to a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollination ecology, landscape ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a stipend, additional money for food, and free housing. Each student is matched with a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops and research community activities throughout the program.

Week of December 5, 2022

Microbiology-focused summer REU program at Montana State University: The program's theme is the Microbiology of Low Oxygen Ecosystems (MLOxE). Application instructions and details about the program can be found at http://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/.
REU programs are funded by the National Science Foundation to create summer research opportunities for college students. A core goal is to recruit students from schools with limited research programs, or from groups traditionally underrepresented in science. Preference will be given to American Indian and Alaska Native students, African American and other Underrepresented Minority (URM) groups, or schools with limited research opportunities. No prior research experience is necessary. Applicants must be US citizens. Admitted students will be paired with a faculty mentor at MSU in Bozeman, Montana, where they will conduct an independent project in summer 2023 (10 wks in total; May 29-August 06). Each student will receive a $6000 stipend. Travel, room, and board expenses will be covered. Applications to the program are due by February 15, 2023. The MLOxE REU program leverages MSU's unique expertise in microbiology, notably focusing on environments with little or no oxygen. Download a flyer, here

Keller Scholarship in Conservation Horticulture - JAN 15 application deadline: Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Keller Scholarship in Conservation Horticulture. The Keller Scholarship in Conservation Horticulture, up to $5,000 each year, is awarded by The Garden Club of America and BGCI-US to undergraduate students. Scholars pursue experiential learning, with access to BGCI programs and resources, at a botanic garden in the United States. Applications are due by January 15, 2023.
Learn more at: https://www.bgci.org/job/fellowship-in-conservation-horticulture-bgci-us-the-garden-club-of-america/

COAST: ADVANCEGeo training for graduate students in 2023: In 2023, COAST will host a series of trainings for CSU graduate students in partnership with ADVANCEGeo:

March 3, 2023: Implicit Bias
March 10, 2023: Active Bystander Intervention
March 17, 2023: Safety in the Field
April 14, 2023: Code of Conduct I: Best Practices
April 21, 2023: Code of Conduct II: Develop Your Own Code

Trainings are all on Fridays beginning at 10:00 am Pacific time and will be free. Registration will open in January 2023. In the meantime, students can complete this google form to sign up to receive an email once registration is available. Download a flyer, here

The USDA-funded Rainfed Agriculture Innovation Network (RAIN) project Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program for summer 2023: The USDA-funded Rainfed Agriculture Innovation Network (RAIN) project will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in the summer of 2023; the program dates are May 31-August 04, 2023. RAIN REU participants will contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects relating to rainfed agricultural production. Available research projects span a variety of methods and topics and aim to sustainably increase the productivity of rainfed agricultural systems while restoring and enhancing soil health. Ten selected students will be paired with a faculty advisor and a graduate student mentor at one of the team institutions in Kansas, Oklahoma, or Arizona. The program provides a generous $9,000 stipend to cover housing and living expenses of the participants. Please distribute this message widely and encourage qualified undergraduate students to apply by January 20, 2023. Descriptions of the summer research projects and the link to apply are available at https://www.rainfedag.org/summer-reu. For more information, please contact Dr. Anita Dille, dieleman@ksu.edu.

2023 Fred Hutch Summer Undergraduate Research Program | Catalog of Biomedical Research Internships: The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) hosts a summer internship that is designed to provide biomedical research experience and mentorship for undergraduate students of rising senior status.

About the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
The SURP is an intensive, 9-week internship designed to provide research experience and mentorship for rising-senior undergraduate students who are interested in biomedical research. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will:

Complete an independent research project;
Attend weekly research seminars;
Participate in professional development workshops designed to facilitate the preparation of competitive applications for graduate/medical school; and
Present their findings at a competitive poster session.

The program will run from Monday, June 12 – Friday, August 11, 2023.
An online application for the 2023 SURP is now available on the SURP website.

Northern California Botanists Student Scholarships for 2023-2024 academic year: Northern California Botanists provides competitive botany and plant ecology scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending a college or university. Research scholarships consist of $1,000 awards, designed to support basic undergraduate and graduate research. Northern California Botanists are accepting applications for our Botany Research Scholarship Program for the 2023-2024 academic year. All materials should be submitted to ncbotanists@gmail.com or by mail to Northern California Botanists, P. O. Box 8042, Chico, CA 95927-8042 by midnight March 15, 2023.
More info and apply at: https://norcalbotanists.org/scholarships/botany-research-scholarship-program/

Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) Fellowship Opportunities for Spring & Summer 2023: MISS has once again partnered with the organizations Love the Oceans, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and Rookery Bay Estuarine Preserve to offer positions in their internship programs for our MISS members! To apply, you must be a MISS member. Become a member, here: https://www.misselasmo.org/membership.html
These programs are completely COST-FREE with a stipend provided for the duration of the program.
Applications close on January 1, 2023 at 8:59 p.m. PST
Learn more and apply at: https://www.misselasmo.org/fellowships.html

Week of November 28, 2022

Northwest Scientific Association 2023 STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT COMPETITION: The Northwest Scientific Association awards grants of up to $1,500 to support student research in the pure and applied sciences. This is an opportunity to fund your research, organize a grant proposal, add substance to your CV, and potentially have your research published in the scientific quarterly, Northwest Science. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. The NWSA will award research grants up to $750 for winning undergraduate (BA/BS) proposals, and up to $1500 for winning graduate (MA/MS or PhD) proposals. Applicants must be either student or regular members of the NWSA for the year 2022 at the time of application.

Deadline is Monday, January 23, 2023 at midnight Pacific Time.

More info and apply at: https://www.northwestscience.org/resources/Documents/Grants/NWSA-2023-STUDENT-RESEARCH-GRANT.pdf

Ocean Protection Council (OPC) 2023 Summer Internship Program: The OPC Summer Internship is a 10-week, full-time paid internship that includes experiential learning, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to work with multiple stakeholders. This internship experience will give students opportunities to be actively engaged in acquiring skills, increasing knowledge, and being exposed to what careers in ocean and coastal zone research and management can entail. All of the interns will work on projects and efforts related to advancing the OPC’s Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean.

The application deadline is January 6, 2023. For more details and to apply, please visit the CalCareers website.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Internship Info Session Thursday, Dec. 1: At 4 PM this Thursday (Dec. 1st) INRSEP+ will be hosting an info session on a new paid summer internship with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This in-person event will include virtual presentations from NRCS partners that oversee programs at the national level and may be of interest to many students in your department (especially Botany students).

In-person, Thursday Dec. 1, 4-5 p.m. in Goodwin Forum (NHE 102).

Download a flyer, here

STEM Funding & Research Opportunities: PathwaysToScience.org has a searchable database of 650+ summer research programs in all STEM disciplines. These are all FULLY FUNDED opportunities including programs sponsored by NSF, NASA, NIH, etc. We also have a selection of resources to help you strengthen your applications:
https://pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx

Search paid summer research programs for graduate students, travel grants, and fellowships – many deadlines fast approaching! https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

If you are considering graduate school, search FULLY FUNDED graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, and view resources on applying: https://pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.aspx

If you need help finding a program that’s a good fit, please feel free to email ldetrick@ibparticipation.org for assistance.

Writing Studio hiring for Spring 2023 -- all majors encouraged to apply: The Humboldt Writing Studio is hiring undergraduate and graduate students to work as Writing Consultants starting in the spring. We are especially interested in recruiting STEM majors and/or students who can conduct sessions in Spanish (verbally; no writing in Spanish required). We are looking for empathetic, intellectually curious readers who will provide thoughtful and thorough feedback on their peers' writing.

Please see the attached notice for details.

Summer REU Program in Marine Science at University of Delaware: Applications are now being accepted for the Summer REU Program in Marine Science at the University of Delaware, an NSF-Funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Interns will work with faculty in a research-intensive setting on a research topic in chemical, physical, or biological oceanography, marine biology or marine geology. In addition to hands-on research experience, student support includes a $6,700 stipend, campus housing, and travel assistance.

The deadline to apply is February 10, 2023.
More info and apply at: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/ceoe/community/summer-opportunities/marine-sciences-summer-program/

Ecological Monitoring 2023 Field Season, Great Basin Institutes Ecological Monitoring Program: The Ecological Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent professional development opportunity for young natural resource professionals looking for experience in botanical, soil, and rangeland surveys.

Projects include:

Bishop CA Vegetation and Soil Crews
ESR (Post-fire monitoring) Crews
Nevada Vegetation and Soil Crews
5-6 month length field seasons
Competitive Pay, Health Benefits, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave, $30 Per Diem, and $150 Bi-weekly Housing Stipend!

For more information regarding the Ecological Monitoring Program, please contact
AIMrecruitment@thegreatbasininstitute.org
To apply, visit us online at
www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org

Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) 2023 Botany Aide Positions: Under the supervision of a botany crew leader, the successful applicants will conduct botanical surveys on SPI forests located throughout northern & central California. Qualified applicants must be able to collect detailed field data, work in remote field locations, hike steep slopes over uneven terrain, and work full days in all types of weather. Transportation from the base location to the field is provided.
Base locations include: Anderson, Camino, and Chico, CA.

Application Deadline: February 10, 2023
More info and apply at: SPI-IND.COM/INTERNSHIPS

Summer Neuroscience Research for Undergraduates, Washington University in St. Louis: The Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) ENDURE summer
research program prepares undergraduates from diverse backgrounds for neuroscience PhD programs. Accepted students are funded for up to two years. The program combines independent research, a rigorous academic and professional development curriculum and an empowering
support system so participants thrive on their path to graduate school and beyond.

Benefits include a $7000 stipend per summer, travel to and from the program, housing, eligibility for academic year research stipend ($2000 per semester for up to two academic years) and funds to attend up to two scientific conferences annually.

Applications are due by Feb. 3, 2023. Details about eligibility and the program are available online at endure.wustl.edu or by contacting endure@wustl.edu.

MS Graduate Student Assistantship Opportunity with Humboldt Fire Lab:

Dr. Jeff Kane (https://fwr.humboldt.edu/people/jeffrey-kane) is seeking a highly motivated student interested in joining the Cal Poly Humboldt Fire Lab (https://firelab.humboldt.edu/) and the Humboldt Fire Resilience Institute (https://fireinstitute.humboldt.edu/) to pursue an MS degree in Forestry, Watershed, and Wildland Sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt (http://humboldt.edu/fwr/program/graduate_degrees). The selected student will be supported by an assistantship to work on a Cal Fire project developing resources (website, pamphlets, briefs) and coordinating workshops and training opportunities related to engaging community members about wildfire-related benefits, problems, and solutions in Humboldt County and adjacent regions. The student’s research project is flexible but likely focused on assessing community resilience to prior or future wildfires in northwestern California/southern Oregon. The selected student must be able to work well independently and in a team setting, assist with other ongoing projects, and be willing to travel to regional sites in northwestern California/southern Oregon. Successful candidates must reside in or near Arcata, California over the duration of the assistantship. A more detailed announcement and application instructions are attached and also available at: https://firelab.humboldt.edu/current-opportunities. The first review of applications will begin in early- to mid-January with the desired start date of mid-May/early June 2023. Please contact Jeff Kane (jkane@humboldt.edu) for any additional information.

Norris Lab Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Summer Research Internship Program Applications: The Norris lab is launching the 3rd year of our hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) summer research internship program on the campus of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). The purpose of the “HIP” program is to increase the critical mass of researchers studying hEDS and empower patients with hEDS/HSD to be a part of the change. By doing so, we envision the acceleration of new discoveries that will better help researchers and clinicians understand the causes of hEDS to guide therapeutic discoveries. The program is meant for students (either college or graduate students) who have EDS OR HSD to work on their own disease. During this 10-week program, eligible students will enhance specific skills that are required for success in subsequent post-graduate specialties including MD, PhD, MD/PhD, nursing, advocacy, OT/PT or other areas of healthcare and outreach. MUSC and the Norris lab offer this valuable opportunity to academically talented and motivated students who confirm a strong interest in post-baccalaureate studies with a goal of contributing to hEDS/HSD healthcare, education, advocacy or research in the future. Applications are now open for Summer 2023!
More info at: https://www.thenorrislab.com/intern-program

Week of November 7, 2022

CSU Student Research Competition: The Student Research Competition is held to promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate research, scholarly, and creative activity by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments throughout the twenty-three campuses of the California State University. Each campus may select up to 10 entries to send to the final round, which will be held at San Diego State University on April 28 and 29, 2023. Apply on the Infoready app, here: https://humboldt.infoready4.com/
View a flyer, here: CSU Research Competition Information Flyer

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant Program:  The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) and the Diversity & Equity Grant Committee invites Cal Poly Humboldt students, student organizations, staff, faculty, and underrepresented faculty to submit proposals for programs offered on campus to the university community that raise awareness, deepen understanding, and/or engage the campus community in dialogue about one or more of the multiple dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The deadline for this grant is November 15, 2022.
Apply on the Infoready app, here:   https://humboldt.infoready4.com/
View a flyer, here: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant Program Information Flyer

The Institute for Health Disparities at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) at Fort Worth 2023 Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program (SRIP): The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program is a 10-week mentor-guided summer research training experience for undergraduate students across the United States. Selected students are matched with a mentor based on their research interests. Throughout their time at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, they work with their mentors to enrich their understanding of biomedical sciences and health disparities. In addition, students participate in mentoring workshops, role-model seminars, and other lecture series that develop their competencies in science, research presentations, professionalism and communication skills.
More info and apply at: https://www.unthsc.edu/ihd/undergraduate-summer-research-internships/

The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program: The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral degrees in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology—these may include but are not limited to ocean and/or coastal: engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and resource management disciplines—and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. The application period for the 2023 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program has opened. Complete applications are due December 22, 2022 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. View the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). An informational webinar about the FY 2023 NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program funding announcement will be held on November 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Register for the webinar Register for this webinar.

The UC Davis/SDSU joint Ph.D. Program in Mathematics and Science Education (MSED) is recruiting PhD students:

Interested Biology Masters students are encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. Program in Mathematics and Science Education (MSED), jointly operated by San Diego State University and University of California, San Diego. A master’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or mathematics is required for admission.

If you are interested in a career as a science education researcher, please visit the program web site for more information and to apply: www.sci.sdsu.edu/crmse/msed/

Paid summer research opportunity for undergraduate students, at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Biological Sciences - the National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site in Sensory Ecology: Sophomore and junior Biology major students will be chosen to join active lab groups for the summer and conduct cutting edge research over a broad spectrum of topics in sensory ecology, including:
* Genomics and development of sensory systems
* Neural mechanisms of sensory system function
* Sensory perception and behavioral influences of the physical
environment
* Neuroethology
* Animal communication
Students can apply online at: https://www.uc-bio-reu.com/

Week of October 31, 2022

Paid Summer Internships with the Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service for Latinx Youth: Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project is offering enriching internship experiences nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about the outdoors, geography, community engagement, public lands, cultural resources and natural resources.

Position: Infrastructure Management Intern (Click link for position description and application)

Duration: 6 month internship (26 weeks); Starting January, 2023

Location: Fish and Wildlife Service, Sacramento, California Regional Office

CivicSpark Fellowship Applications now being accepted: CivicSpark is an AmeriCorps program that offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about environmental and community resilience to build professional experience in the public sector through national service. By building capacity for local public agencies to address emerging resilience challenges, Fellows create a lasting impact in local communities while building a robust statewide network of peers, and gaining technical and leadership skills.
Learn more and apply at: https://civicspark.civicwell.org/fellow/

Resident Assistant Manager Internship at Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Maui, Hawaii: The Assistant Manager Internship (AMI), is a unique immersion program, facilitating learning about New World primates and animal sanctuary management on an intimate, in depth, all-encompassing level. Instruction is tailored for each Assistant Manager Intern, based on his/her individual experience and skills. Initial training would consist of primate nurturance and sanctuary operations. Next, the AMI would learn animal care protocol and how to provide documentation oversight, staff training and supervision, and facility management. They would then gain an understanding of staff recruitment and selection, and grant research and development.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Manager Intern include: overseeing and participating in daily animal caregiving of 40+/- monkeys, medical/emergency procedures, behavioral conditioning and colony management. The PPS Assistant Manager assists with volunteer and Animal Care/Documentarian Intern supervision, scheduling, training, recruitment and selection. Office management responsibilities include the oversight of medical records and documentation, independent literature research, creating notes for the weekly meeting, and exploring grant opportunities. Additional projects and duties may be assigned based on the Sanctuary’s needs and skills of the Assistant Manager, including social media posting, coordinating fundraisers, and environmental education outreach. This is full time position, with on-call duties as needed.

More info and apply at: https://sites.google.com/view/pacific-primate-sanctuary

Montana State University Graduate Program: Now accepting applications to the Montana State University Graduate Program in Microbiology & Cell Biology and Extreme Biofilms Graduate Trainseeship Program for PhD Students

Sacramento State Stem Cell Master’s Program: The Sacramento State Stem Cell Master’s Program is now accepting applications for the incoming class of Fall 2023. The application deadline is March 1st, 2023, at 5pm.

This Stem Cell Master’s Program is a [cirm.ca.gov] California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)-funded Bridges Graduate Program. Students in our program take three semesters of graduate-level coursework at Sacramento State and also participate in an 8-month research internship with research faculty at UC Davis working in the field of regenerative medicine. During the 8-month research internship, students are provided with a $3,000/month stipend and tuition support to enable a full-time effort in the lab.

Visit the webpage for more information:

Or attend an information session over Zoom:

Information Session I
Wednesday, 11/16/22, 3pm - 4pm
https://csus.zoom.us/j/84289193506 [csus.zoom.us]

Information Session II
Friday, 12/2/22, 4pm - 5pm
https://csus.zoom.us/j/85635803816 [csus.zoom.us]

Hearts for Health | November 3rd & 7th Shadowing Session! Below is a little more about our upcoming speakers. To learn more about how shadowing credit works, check out the following flyer titled "Hearts for Health (H4H)- Virtual Shadowing Info"! To stay in the loop for more, follow us on Instagram (@hearts_4_health) where we post shadowing flyers!

Dr. Milligan (Thursday, November 3 @ 5-6pm PT): Dr. Tracey Milligan, an expert in epilepsy treatment, is chair of the Department of Neurology at New York Medical College. During her time at Harvard Medical School, she was the recipient of the Barbara J. McNeil Faculty Award for Exceptional Institutional Service—the highest award for institutional service at Harvard Medical School.
Rashadah Jordan (Monday, November 7 @ 5-6:30pm PT): Rashadah Jordan is a board-certified physician associate in psychiatry. She is the host of her podcast God, Coffee, and Resilience Podcast and author of the book Unfold My Ashes: Silent Tears That Became My Rebirth.

Week of October 24, 2022

Museum Scientist position, UC Berkeley, The Jepson Herbaria: The Jepson Herbarium specializes in the vascular plants of California and maintains many electronic resources related to the California flora (specimen data and educational content). Under the general direction of the Herbarium Director, and in coordination with the Jepson Curator, the Assistant Director for Outreach and Development, and the Biodiversity Informatics Manager, this position will assist in two specific programs of the Jepson Herbarium (1) the Jepson Flora Project and (2) public outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with the California flora.
Experience with public outreach including field trips.
Experience with event management, including virtual events.
Training in herbarium collections management techniques.

First review date is October 28, 2022; for full consideration, apply by December 1, 2022.

More info and apply at: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&SiteId=21&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=43980&PostingSeq=1

Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy (CMERA) Hands on Field Research Opportunity: Summer Program: Hands-on, marine field research experience in Clearwater, Florida. All participants will be involved in all aspects of a local population study on sharks and rays. This includes setting and retrieving nets and longlines, handling and identifying captured animals, tagging and measuring all captured sharks and rays, collecting DNA, recording data, and releasing animals. Each day begins with a lecture on shark and ray identification, biology, physiology, and conservation as well as our local ecosystems, species, and other conservation topics. After the 1 - 2 hour lecture in the morning, the day continues with 6 – 8 hours of field research aboard our vessels.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.coastalmera.com/

Hearts for Health Mentorship for Pre-Med Students: We have 12 open seats for specifically pre-med mentees this Fall cycle in our new mentorship program: Code Blue Mentorship! Code Blue Mentorship offers pre-health students, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, mentorship for general advice and guidance that they wouldn’t have access to otherwise.

The application link is: https://forms.gle/fVJUZeYh8ekksKvP6. All applicants will receive an email update regarding their application status after the deadline which is: Friday, October 28th at 11:59pm CST/ 9:59 p.m. Pacific Time. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

Week of October 17, 2022

Green Diamond Resource Company | Job Posting for Seasonal Botany Technician: This position conducts thorough floristic surveys, documenting abundance and distribution of rare and sensitive species on company lands in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties in order to mitigate potential impacts to populations. This is a seasonal job working March through August 2023. For complete job description and application process visit our website at www.greendiamond.com/employment.
You may also email cover letter with resume to: CAJobs@greendiamond.com
Deadline to apply: November 1, 2022

MS Assistantship to study Klamath Dam removal:

Dr. Alison O’Dowd at Cal Poly Humboldt seeks applications for highly motivated students interested in pursuing graduate school in the Environmental Science & Management option of the Natural Resources Graduate Program. Students with an interest in benthic macroinvertebrates, aquatic food webs, and the impacts of dam removal on food resources for juvenile salmonids are particularly encouraged to apply.

Monthly stipend for two years to cover living expenses and tuition ($29,000/year)
Project-related expenses (travel to field sites, equipment, etc.) will be covered
Funding to present graduate research at a professional conference

More information and application instructions: /sites/default/files/funded_ms_assistantship_-_klamath_dam_removal_research_at_cal_poly_humboldt.pdf

Conservation and Sustainable Development in Costa Rica
Date: June 5 - June 22, 2023
Program Fee: $2800
Application deadline: May 15, 2023
Course Description: DANTA Blog

Methods in Primate Behavior and Conservation
Date: July 10 - 25, 2023
Program fee: $2800
Application deadline: June 1, 2023
Course Description: DANTA Blog

More information at www.DANTA.info [danta.info] and/or email conservation@danta.email.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Native Plant Program Scientific Aid Vacancy: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Native Plant Program is hiring a part-time Scientific Aid (flexible schedule, approximately two-thirds time, year round) to support the conservation and recovery of native plant species. The incumbent will participate in various aspects of the Native Plant Program including: issuance of Scientific, Education, and Management Permits for state-listed plants, database management, correspondence with applicants and permittees, species monitoring in the field, and other exciting native plant protection work. This is a unique opportunity to learn about California environmental law in support of a career in ecological conservation.

Applicants only need to apply to one posting by 10/21/2022:
CalCareers-JC 332942
CalCareers-JC 333029

San Francisco Zoo, Conservation Projects Specialist: The Conservation Team at San Francisco Zoo is hiring a full-time, entry-level position to assist with head-starting local endangered species, including California Red-legged Frogs, Sierra Nevada Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs, Yosemite Toads, and Western Pond Turtles.
For more information and to apply: https://pro.snaphire.com/sfzoo-careers/job-details/ajid/0mrL7/Conservation-Projects-Specialist,19940.html

Week of October 10, 2022

National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2023 Now Accepting Student and Faculty Submissions: The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2023 will take place on April 13-15, 2023, at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Students across all academic disciplines are welcomed and encouraged to submit an abstract before November 30, 2022.

Learn more and submit your abstract at: https://ncur.secure-platform.com/2023/page/conference-info/abstract-submission-overview

UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course, Summer 2023 & Lecturer Led:

Program Highlights:

Affordable, university student tailored, two-week hands-on research and conservation program with endangered sea turtles 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.

Learn more and apply here: https://biomatravel.org/

Student Legal Lounge: Upcoming workshop on disability rights and resources.

This workshop intends to work with Cal Poly Humboldt’s ADAPTABLE: a club for students with disabilities to provide information about disability rights resources for your rights. Some topics that will be discussed are HIPAA rights, ADA laws, on campus resources, off campus resources, and how to advocate for yourself. The workshop will occur on October 14th from 12pm-2pm. This event will be on zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/88555680916?pwd=dEtYSEJDWDZUOEh3OWlZbWgrelBaZz09

Meeting ID: 885 5568 0916
Passcode: 619156

Alaskan Observers Inc., North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program:

Now recruiting biologists to work as fisheries observers. Currently hiring for a training that will begin at the end of November 2022, for the North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program. There will be one training a month until August for this program.

Recent graduates or students who will be graduating soon are encouraged to apply at https ://www.alaskanobservers.com or email Samantha Chicos at s-chicos@alaskanobservers.com or call 1-888-317-9343 to get more information.

Hearts for Health Shadowing Sessions Oct. 13 & 17:

Sandra Minck (Thursday, October 13 @ 5-6 p.m. PT): Dr. Jillian Rigert has formal training in dentistry, medicine, and oral medicine. She is an Air Force veteran and NIDCR-Funded Research Fellow in Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Rana (Monday, October 17 @ 5-6 pm PT): Dr. Punam Rana is a medical oncologist in Toronto, Canada. Her hope is to educate and empower cancer patients and their families about lifestyle modifications that can help ease the challenging journey that is cancer.

Learn more at: https://hearts4health.wixsite.com/hearts4health

Week of October 3, 2022

Bruce Briggs Memorial Scholarship: The International Plant Propagators’ Society (IPPS) Western Region awards the Bruce Briggs Memorial Scholarship to deserving students in agriculture and horticulture educational programs.

This scholarship is given each year to college and/or university students who are studying plant propagation and demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing propagation or production as a career. The scholarship pays for students to attend the annual International Plant Propagators’ Society meeting held in the Western Region. Both the registration fee (includes most meals) and shared accommodations are covered by the scholarship. Travel costs are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient. The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville, Oregon from January 24-27, 2023.

The annual meeting gives the students the opportunity to hear presentations on various areas of plant production and network with industry professionals. A tour of nursery facilities and affiliated businesses is an integral part of the scheduled activities. An added benefit of the award is a one-year student membership to IPPS. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible for a second scholarship.

The deadline to apply for the Bruce Briggs Memorial Scholarship is October 15th, 2022. More information about IPPS and an application form can be downloaded from the IPPS website at: BBM Scholarship Application.

Graduate & Professional School Fair & Preliminary Workshops: The Graduate Fair will be Thursday, September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the SAC Quad
Learn about graduate schools and get an early start on the application process. If you are thinking about going to graduate school, attend the event to learn more about what options are available to you. You will meet with school representatives face-to-face, allowing for personal interaction and networking. At this event, you can explore the possibilities of graduate and professional education, learn about the requirements for programs, get detailed information about various programs, gather materials to review later, and network with professionals in your future field. To prepare for the fair, we will be offering a series of workshops.

Graduate & Professional School Fair Workshops:

Tuesday, September 27
IN-PERSON MORNING SESSIONS
Location: Library 302/Scholar's Lab*

10am -11am: Preparing for the Graduate & Professional School Fair
11am - 12pm: Personal Statements/Statements of Intent

VIRTUAL AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Zoom Meeting ID: 854 0640 7198* Passcode: GradFair22

4pm - 5pm: Introduction to Grad School
5pm - 6pm: Demystifying Statements of Purpose & Statements of Intent

Mass Hiring for Six Rivers National Forest Seasonal Positions - Summer 2023: Get your resumes ready! Six Rivers National Forest will be hiring for over 100 positions for summer 2023 seasonal positions. Accepting applications FOR ONE WEEK ONLY from Thursday, September 29 to Thursday, October 6th, 2022. Visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/srnf/about-forest/jobs for more details! or
Download a flyer

Summer 2023 Botany Seasonal Positions on the Shasta Trinity and Klamath National Forests: Positions available include Biological Science Technician (Plants) at Mount Shasta, Biological Science Technician (Plants) at Mount Shasta or Fort Jones, Biological Science Technician at Weaverville, and Botanist at Weaverville.
More info and apply online at www.USAJOBS.gov. Applications must be submitted between September 29th and October 6th.

UCLA Premedical Enrichment Program (PREP) 2023: UCLA PREP is a unique, free (no tuition, housing, food, or transportation cost) 30-day summer program at the UCLA Medical School Campus. There are ten spots reserved for Cal Poly Humboldt Students each year. PREP provides premedical students that experienced any form of social, economic, or educational disadvantage the means to strengthen their ability and readiness to study medicine. Participation in the PREP program will enhance your chances of being accepted to medical school and succeeding once there. The minimum GPA required is 2.8. This program will lift you up so you can achieve your dreams.

Link that references Cal Poly Humboldt and our students: https://medschool.ucla.edu/news/ucla-pathway-program-targets-diversity-medicine-turns-40

Link with information about the program: https://medschool.ucla.edu/education/pre-health-opportunities/ucla-pre-medical-enrichment-program

2023 CSU Student Research Competition: The Student Research Competition is held to promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate research, scholarly, and creative activity by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments throughout the twenty-three campuses of the California State University. Each campus may select up to 10 entries to send to the final round, which will be held at San Diego State University on April 28 and 29, 2023. Internal Submission Deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
More info and apply at: https://humboldt.infoready4.com/CompetitionSpace/#competitionDetail/1881542

Redwoods Research Starter Grants: Save the Redwoods League is offering starter grants of up to $5,000 for undergraduate and graduate students of color (Black, Indigenous, Latinx/Latina/Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander folks) interested in research in coast redwood and giant sequoia forests. The goal of the starter grants is to provide introductory opportunities for members of underrepresented communities to explore ideas in the redwood research space, or potentially enhance the work of those who are already working in this space.
To apply: please use the proposal template and send a single pdf of the proposal, student C.V./resume and mentor C.V./resume (in that order) to startergrants@SaveTheRedwoods.org by November 18th, 2022.
More info at: https://www.savetheredwoods.org/what-we-do/our-work/study/redwood-research/starter-grants-bipoc/

USFS Wildland firefighting positions accepting applications Sept. 29 through Oct. 6 2022: The Pacific Southwest Region is looking for a committed, hardworking, highly skilled workforce to suppress wildfires and work in fuels management on 18 National Forests located in California. The fire and aviation management program is very rewarding and requires talented people working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions; including dispatch, engine crews, fire & fuels management, hand crews, helitack, interagency hotshot crews/hand crews, lookouts and smokejumpers.
October 6, 2022 ─ Application deadline, 11:59 Eastern standard time. Apply through usajobs.gov

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science - Virtual Open House - October 21st, 2022: On Friday, October 21st starting at 1 p.m. EST join us for an open house of the Rosenstiel School's campus on Virginia Key (virtually). Prospective graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to attend with their families to learn more about the different research areas of the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. You'll get a chance to see our world-class facilities firsthand, and learn about research opportunities for students.
RRegister here for the webinar: https://miami.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YvsZEp3oQ6aU2_PijU9RdA

Open Call for Fall 2022 CSUPERB Faculty & Student Travel Grant Programs: This is a reminder that the deadline for proposals to CSUPERB's Fall 2022 Faculty & Student Travel Grant programs is coming up on Monday, October 3, 2022 by 5:00 pm Pacific Time. Please forward this announcement to all faculty involved in biotechnology education and research on your campus.

The Faculty and Student Travel Grant Programs support travel to biotechnology-related professional meetings and workshops or to collect biotechnology-related data at shared instrumentation facilities or research sites. This round of funding will support travel between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. RFPs include all contextual information, review criteria, eligibility requirements and submission policies for each program can be found on the CSUPERB website Grant & Award Program page at https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/csuperb/Pages/grants-and-awards-programs.aspx.

Wildlife Research Summer Internship Opportunity for Nkonzo Wildlife, based in the Western Cape of South Africa,:

Internship opportunities available for 2023. We are currently searching to fill internship positions of 2-16 weeks in duration to assist in our conservation and research efforts throughout the year. Interns live in self-catering apartments in the coastal town of Hartenbos, Western Cape and travel Monday to Friday to various game reserves and properties in the area for fieldwork.

This opportunity is also available on the Handshake platform at Job #6577352.

Intern duties include data collection on our observational behavior studies (see below), monitoring camera traps, consolidating reports, beach clean-ups, and other miscellaneous duties. The position is also supplemented with field training basics in wildlife track and sign, bush survival skills, and ethical wildlife approach methods.
More info and apply at: https://www.wildlife-research.com/

Week of September 26, 2022

Graduate & Professional School Fair Workshops:

Tuesday, September 27
IN-PERSON MORNING SESSIONS
Location: Library 302/Scholar's Lab*

10am -11am: Preparing for the Graduate & Professional School Fair
11am - 12pm: Personal Statements/Statements of Intent

VIRTUAL AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Zoom Meeting ID: 854 0640 7198* Passcode: GradFair22

4pm - 5pm: Introduction to Grad School
5pm - 6pm: Demystifying Statements of Purpose & Statements of Intent

Week of September 19, 2022

Applications opening soon for 2023 seasonal positions with FS research: We are looking for ecologists, botanists, wildlife biologists, and anyone interested in being part of a research team investigating how wildfires are impacting western forests.We are planning on hiring several crews of 3 people to look at post-fire effects on forest structure, forest regeneration and wildlife response from mid-May to August 2023. This work will involve the collection of data via vegetation surveys and will be surveying for wildlife via the use of audio recorders and camera traps at remote locations. You will be stationed at one of several recent fires including the Creek fire (burned: 2020, duty station: Shaver Lake, Sierra NF), August Complex (2020, Willows, Mendocino NF), or Bootleg (2021, Bly or Lakeview, Fremont-Winema NF). Access to survey locations will require use of a 4wd vehicle (provided) and navigation on foot over rugged terrain including steep slopes, dense vegetation and intermittent streams. Some camping will be required. Housing will not be provided, but low-cost bunk housing may be available.

This is a joint project with the Pacific Southwest Research Station (https://www.fs.usda.gov/psw/) and Pacific Northwest Research Station (https://www.fs.usda.gov/pnw/) , which are two of the research stations with the USDA Forest Service. We conduct research across California, Hawai’i, Oregon, and Washington.

Apply on USAjobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/) from September 29th - October 7th 2022. Positions will be posted under the following announcement numbers:23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0012-6DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0013-5DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0014-5DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0022-4DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0023-4DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0028-7DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0029-7DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-0042-6DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-2857-4DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-2858-5DT-CB, 23-TEMP3-RSRCH-2859-6DT-CB

DoD SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program now accepting applications: The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is now accepting applications. SMART offers students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields an opportunity to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense upon degree completion. SMART offers students the chance to pursue their passion in STEM while supporting the mission of the Department of Defense.

Hearts for Health | Virtual Shadowing Opportunity! The Virtual Shadowing program features speakers from various healthcare specialties who discuss their journey and clinical practice. Virtual shadowing sessions are live streamed weekly every Monday and Thursday at 5pm PST on the Hearts for Health YouTube page. Shadowing sessions are completely free, and no sign-up is required!

Upcoming sessions this Monday (September 19th) at 5pm PST and Thursday (September 22nd) at 5pm PT. The following PDFs further explain how to obtain shadowing credit, quiz deadlines, socials, etc.

September 19 session flyer

September 22 Session Flyer

Hearts for Health Virtual Shadowing Info Flyer

Plumas National Forest is hiring for the 2023 Field Season: Upcoming seasonal wildlife and botany field positions on the Plumas National Forest. Positions will be advertised on USAJOBS.gov beginning Sept 29th and will close on October 6th. Duty locations are at PNF District Ranger stations:

Mount Hough Ranger District (Quincy, CA)
Beckwourth Ranger District (Blairsden, CA)
Feather River Ranger District (Oroville, CA)

Barrack housing may be available. Please see the outreach flier for more information and contacts who may be able to answer any position specific questions.

Naval STEM Internships, Scholarships, and Fellowships (Applications Close as Early as October 31):

Naval STEM supports the Department of the Navy (DoN)’s education and outreach programs. Naval STEM programs are deliberate investments in the current and future DoN workforce, which enhance the Navy and Marine Corps’ ability to meet present and future war-fighting challenges. You can learn more about Naval STEM here: https://www.nre.navy.mil/education-outreach/naval-stem

Naval STEM student opportunities range from the high school level all the way up to the graduate level and applications close as early as October 31. As an important note: please direct all inquiries about the opportunities presented to Naval_STEM@navy.mil. To get an overview of opportunities, please take a look at the table below:

PROGRAM	DESCRIPTION	WEBSITE	APPLICATION CLOSING DATE
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)	8-week summer internship for high school students at a naval laboratory	https://navalsteminterns.us/seap/	01 NOV 2022
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP)	10-week summer research internship for college students at a naval laboratory	https://navalsteminterns.us/nreip/	01 NOV 2022
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship for service program	scholarship for service program gives undergraduate and graduate students a full scholarship and guarantee of employment upon degree completion.	https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart	01 DEC 2022
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship program	fellowship for graduate students is designed to increase the number of United States citizens trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance leading to doctoral degrees.	https://ndseg.org	31 OCT 2022

ScribeAmerica Student Employment Opportunities: Scribes gain first-hand, real-life experience in the medical field by working side-by-side with clinicians. Students will gain unmatched healthcare experience in over 80 specialties with flexible schedules and welcoming company culture. By acquiring first-hand, applicable knowledge, they’ll be prepared to transform the future of healthcare leaders. Apply at: www.scribeamerica.com/apply
Download a flyer

Scribes with ScribeAmerica have the opportunity to:

Provide real-time charting for physicians and show them through their shift
Document the patient history, chief complaint, physical exam & procedures
Prepare plans for follow-up care
Assist with other clerical duties and non-clinical tasks for the provider

Week of September 12, 2022

Office of Science Graduate Student Research Application Workshops
Join Dr. Igor Slowing, SCGSR Program Manager from U.S. Department of Energy and Dr. Maria Taydem, Project Manager from the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for more information about the SCGSR program and for tips on creating and submitting competitive applications. Here is a flyer.

Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas.

As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences at federal research facilities and other HS-STEM focused entities nationwide. This experience will provide you a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. You will also be able to establish connections with DHS professionals that promote long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities.

TO APPLY: Visit- https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-POWER-2022-FALL to learn more and complete the application!

Graduate fellowship opportunities for STEM students:

Looking for seniors in undergraduate programs looking to pursue a graduate degree as well as first and second year graduate students in broad areas of STEM (mathematics, chemistry, computer science, data science, physics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, biomedical engineering and much more!)

Fellowship ($20K in stipend) and an opportunity to do a paid internship at national laboratories like NSA or NIST.

It is completely free to apply and applications are due Dec 15, 2022. (You can find more information regarding the application process here.

Week of September 8, 2022

Research Assistant Position for The Marine Mammal Education and Research Program: The HSU Marine Mammal Education and Research Program (MMERP) is currently seeking research assistants, this is a great opportunity for students to gain fieldwork experience and get involved with local marine mammal research!

We ask that volunteers be able to commit to the following:

15 to 20 hours of beach surveys and data collection each month
5-month minimum commitment, longer preferred (Fall, Spring, and next Summer)

Attend a virtual synchronous/1 day in person and training in late September/early October
Hike 2-6 miles on remote sandy beaches every month
Have personal transportation to beaches in northern California, or be willing to carpool following COVID safety protocols
Mileage costs are reimbursed

To apply please fill out the Marine Mammal Education and Research Program Application Form no later than Monday, September 19, 2022.

Library job opportunity: OER Program Student Assistant position.

The position is for the 2022-2023 academic year only, $16 per hour, 10-20 hours per week.

Students would submit a cover letter of interest/qualifications (no longer than 1 page) and a resume. First review of applications will begin on September 1st, 2022. Position closes for applications on 9/11/2022.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) opportunities: Interested students should begin at the applicant information page http://www.nsfgrfp.org . The GRFP supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. The program provides up to three years of graduate education support, including an annual $37,000 stipend. Applications for Mathematical Sciences topics are due October 21, 2022.

Wildlife Research Internship Opportunity - South Africa: Based in the Western Cape of South Africa; internship opportunities available for 2023. Internship positions of 2-16 weeks in duration to assist in conservation and research efforts throughout the year. Interns live in self-catering apartments in the coastal town of Hartenbos, Western Cape and travel Monday to Friday to various game reserves and properties in the area for fieldwork.

This opportunity is available on the Handshake platform at Job #6577352.

More info at: https://www.wildlife-research.com/ or by email at: info@wildlife-research.com.

CSU Biotechnology Program/ CSUPERB: Amgen Talks Biotech Program: This program gives students exposure to the biotechnology industry via a series of videos that culminate in a live webinar with professionals from Amgen, and plenty of time for Q & A. A new feature this year is that, once registered, the students can engage with the videos and live webinar "buffet style", participating as much as their busy schedules allow.

More info and a flyer

Another flyer here

Jobs for Biology Grad Students in the Wildlife Pens:

There are 2-3 jobs for grad students currently available in the Wildlife Pens. The job pays $16 per hr to start and students work 15 hrs per week. Hours are very flexible and can be scheduled around classes. The job is fun! You'd get to work outside (rain or shine), monitor health, clean cages, feed beasts, clean the pond, hang out with deer, clear weeds, use a blower to blow leaves off the top of the cages, trap rats, and do other odd jobs. Good people. Lots of fun. What more could a grad student ask for? If you're pre-vet, please note that I've written quite a few letters for applicants to veterinary schools.

Interested students should contact Rick Brown at Rick.Brown@humboldt.edu. Please send a resume and let Rick know whether you're looking for work during only the school year or for the summer as well. Note also that graduate students are limited to a maximum of 20 hrs per week in jobs on campus (research, teaching, pens, etc.).

Week of August 25, 2022

Job Posting - CalRecycle, Environmental Scientist: Help shape the circular economy and materials management policies of the future through sound research, innovative analyses and effective collaboration with stakeholders to enable CalRecycle’s Policy Office to function as CalRecycle’s policy analysis & development nexus, data gathering arm, and technical information clearinghouse.
More info and apply at: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=317763

Conservation internships at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History: The Yale Peabody Museum is currently undergoing a large renovation of gallery and collection spaces. Throughout this process, conservation work has been essential to plan and execute the goals of the renovation, from tasks related to the preventive care of specimens remaining in place, to deinstallation, treatment, and future installation of galleries. The priorities for Conservation at this stage are treatment and installation of specimens and objects in galleries, while continuing to work collaboratively in the care and preservation of the museum’s collections.

Please find the responsibilities, duties, and any other details (including the link to apply) at either of these links:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoadartnerid=25053&siteid=5248&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1551635
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25053&siteid=5248&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1551634

Three-day virtual series for senior undergraduate students and postbacs: Demystifying the graduate school application process:
This event is open to senior undergraduates and current postbacs from historically underrepresented groups in biomedical fields (flyer attached). During the 3 sessions (September 13, 14 & 15), the participants will hear about the different parts of the graduate school application (statements, letters of recommendation, interview tips & fellowships available). They will also learn how to prepare for the interview and will receive feedback in a mock interview session with a faculty member. We will also host 3 panels with PhD students and faculty to talk about the application process, the interviews, and what does the admissions panel focused. Finally, students will learn about all the graduate programs associated with MSK.
Submit an application by September 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM (EDT).

Online Info Sessions for the Medical Scribe Fellowship (also known as the COMET Program), a post-baccalaureate internship program at the Stanford University School of Medicine: The Stanford Medical Scribe Fellowship, also known as COMET, is a one-year post-baccalaureate program designed for highly motivated students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. We are looking for academically strong candidates with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. We offer fellows an intensive, direct patient care experience before applying to medical school, physician assistant school, nursing school, or other graduate school in the healthcare field.
More info and to apply: https://med.stanford.edu/comet.html

Community Engagement Student Fellowship Accepting Applications

The CESF program is a semester-long initiative specifically designed to support student leaders advancing service, service-learning, and community engagement at universities and colleges throughout the state. If selected for this program, you will be one of two fellows at Cal Poly Humboldt providing leadership in the realm of community engagement on campus. Upon successfully completing a term of service of 35-50 hours over the course of the Fall 2022 semester, you will receive a $500 scholarship and have the opportunity to share your work with other CESF fellows from across the state of California.
Application Procedure:
• Complete this Google Form
• Email Kelly Fortner (kelly.fortner@humboldt.edu) a copy of your resume and two professional
references by 11:59pm on August 28th, 2022. Our staff are committed, both personally and professionally, to centering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) into our work. Students with a strong commitment to helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Week of August 12, 2022

What: 2022 Society of American Foresters (SAF) Convention/Hiring Event
When: September 20-24, 2022
There are a number of opportunities (GS-3 to GS-11).
Positions will be advertised: Announcements open USAJOBS September 19 – 28, 2022

What: 2022 Natural Areas Conference (NAC)/Hiring Event (Fish, Wildlife, Rare Plants, Recreation, and Associated Programs)
When: September 6 – 9 , 2022
There are a number of opportunities GS-3 to GS-9.
Positions will be advertised: Group Announcements open USAJOBS September 6 - 12, 2022

More info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/jobs

The National Partnership Office is pleased to announce the Winter Resource Assistants Cohort starting February 6, 2023. In preparation for the Winter Cohort, we will accept proposals for resource assistants positions until August 12, 2022.

RAP Objectives:

Engage highly motivated candidates through workforce development experiences under the mentorship and coaching of Forest Service staff
Instill stewardship values in the next generation of natural and cultural resource management professionals through career exploration and professional development;
Expand and enhance the capacity of the Forest Service to accomplish critical work and high-priority projects; and
Attract and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce to support the Forest Service mission to “Sustain the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations”.

Upon completing a minimum of 960 hours of satisfactory work as a resource assistant and obtaining a post-secondary degree (associate or higher), resource assistants may become eligible to apply for and/or be considered for permanent Forest Service positions through noncompetitive hiring authority and direct hiring authority for up to two years. Resource Assistants can apply for permanent General Schedule vacancy announcements on USAJOBS through noncompetitive hiring authority and can be considered for term, temporary, and permanent positions through direct hire authority initiated by a Forest Service hiring manager.

Resource Assistants can be engaged for a 8 or 12 month term with the estimated range of cost $41,037 - $89,663.

RA Benefits:

$600 - $750 weekly stipend
$1,000 monthly housing allowance
$2,750 travel/training funds
$50 month commuter allowance
Healthcare coverage offered, and more

RAP partnerships increase the Forest Service capacity to address critical project work, while promoting cultural transformation and workforce development. You can learn more about RAP objectives, benefits, roles and responsibilities, and hear success stories by visiting https://forestservicestewardship.org/resource-assistants/ .

Week of May 23, 2022

Bats of the Southwestern U.S. Deserts Class, October 7-9, 2022 at the Desert Studies Center in Soda Springs, south of Baker, CA: Cost: $360 per person which includes instruction, two nights lodging at the Center and five meals beginning with breakfast on Saturday. A tentative itinerary is attached. Registration is online only through the Maturango Museum. Enrollment is limited to 25 students.
Register here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/emf/Maturango/BatClass

CNPS North Coast vegetation intern: The Barbara Rice Vegetation Intern will work with CNPS vegetation and rare plant scientists to explore and understand California's native plants and plant communities along the coast of Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino counties. This is a part‐time to full-time non-exempt Plant Science position directly supervised by the Vegetation Field Data Specialist and mentored by the Dorothy King Young Chapter and North Coast Chapter vegetation chairs. The position includes at least 7 months of work, beginning in July 2022, and may be extended depending on funding. The intern will assist with a variety of tasks to provide a well-rounded suite of experiences that will be applicable to working across numerous botanical professions. Field time will likely be 65-75% of the position duties. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2022.
View more info and apply here: https://cnps.pinpointhq.com/en/jobs/48084

EMMA Riparian Field Botanist Positions in Wyoming and Idaho (Rate of Pay has been increased!): The University of Montana’s Ecological Mapping, Monitoring, and Analysis group (EMMA) is currently recruiting RIPARIAN BOTANISTS to assist in implementing the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy, targeted at collecting standardized data on streams and riparian areas across BLM Districts in the western U.S. The riparian botanist will be part of a 3-person crew, consisting of a monitoring lead and aquatic technician. The riparian botanist’s responsibility is to collect vegetation composition data along streams according to the BLM’s Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol. Successful applicants will be trained in data collection methods by BLM and University of Montana ecologists. Botanists should expect to encounter a wide diversity of species and to gain experience in several different biophysical environments. Link to flyer with more info

College students can earn $10,000 for community service work through College Corps: Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods Fellows will work with K-12 schools, food banks / pantries, or climate action organizations to build healthier and more equitable communities across California. Fellows will also gain access to training, networking, and professional development opportunities. In addition to up to $7,000 living stipend (throughout service term) + $3,000 Education Award upon completion of 450 service hours and much more! https://ccbl.humboldt.edu/collegecorps

Week of May 9, 2022

Advance Symposium: The ADVANCE Award is available for mid-career and senior UC Davis faculty who advance diverse perspectives and gender equity in STEMM through their teaching, research and service. The ADVANCE Award is to encourage research, leadership and outreach to underserved communities and/or mentorship of under-represented students, and to highlight and celebrate the contributions that the awardees have made to their fields through outstanding scholarship and mentorship.

Deeper discussions on inclusivity and ethics in data science are needed in the scientific community. This symposium brings together the research and commitment to mentoring, social impact and public outreach of our speakers. The symposium will consist of three plenary talks and a poster session. There will be ample time for discussion.

Inclusivity, Equity, and Ethics in Research and Data Science
Challenges and Opportunities in Math, Engineering, Agriculture, and Health
University of California, Davis
Saturday, May 21
9:00am to 4:00pm
Wellman Hall, Room 2
URL: https://tinyurl.com/2wswd7ca

More info here: https://diversity.ucdavis.edu/events/2022-advance-scholar-award-symposium

Manuel C. Kaster Scholarship: This scholarship supports Zoology and Biology students at Cal Poly Humboldt who are in the last two years of their degree. Funds from this scholarship will be distributed for the 2022-2023 academic year. Two scholarships of $2,000 available. Students can find additional information and apply at www.scholarshipfinder.org. Applications are due on May 19, 2022.

Job Opportunity for a Zoology or Biology Student: Help a USDA Researcher in obtaining specimens of potato psyllids (Psylloidea; Bactericera cockerelli) from the plant species Solanum xanti (also called S. umbelliferum) in northwestern California (either Humboldt, Trinity, or Del Norte counties would be okay). If interested, please contact: David Horton, USDA-ARS, David.horton@usda.gov.
Up to $1,000 stipend available. Link to flyer

Watershed Stewards Program Recruitment: The Watershed Stewards Program is a special program of the California Conservation Corps in partnership with AmeriCorps that places young environmental science professionals at different partnering agencies throughout California to receive mentorship, training, and experience conducting salmonid monitoring, watershed restoration and conservation, and water quality monitoring. The program runs from October 2 to August 17 (so would be appropriate for graduating seniors but not continuing undergrads) and is full-time with a monthly stipend of $2610-$2728 and many benefits.

Link to flyer for Watershed Stewards Program Team Leaders (TLs)

Link to flyer for Watershed Stewards Program Corpsmembers (CMs)

EMMA Riparian Field Botanist Positions in Wyoming and Idaho: The University of Montana’s Ecological Mapping, Monitoring, and Analysis group (EMMA) is currently recruiting RIPARIAN BOTANISTS to assist in implementing the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) strategy, targeted at collecting standardized data on streams and riparian areas across BLM Districts in the western U.S. The riparian botanist will be part of a 3-person crew, consisting of a monitoring lead and aquatic technician. The riparian botanist’s responsibility is to collect vegetation composition data along streams according to the BLM’s Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol. Successful applicants will be trained in data collection methods by BLM and University of Montana ecologists. Botanists should expect to encounter a wide diversity of species and to gain experience in several different biophysical environments. Link to flyer with more info

Week of May 2, 2022

Teach For America Ignite Fellowship: Do you want to make a direct impact this upcoming school year? Consider applying to Teach For America’s Ignite Fellowship to work directly with elementary or middle school students this fall. TFA's Ignite Fellowship looks for current college students to lead virtual, small group tutoring sessions with students during the school day while partnering with veteran educators. This is a part-time, paid, virtual opportunity to build meaningful relationships with youth, accelerate student success, and hone your leadership skills. TFA’s Ignite Fellowship is accepting applications until June 6th. Start your application here.
We have two upcoming info sessions during which we will share details about the fellowship, provide tips on submitting a strong application, and answer questions you may have. Register for the May 12th info session here or the May 17th info session here.
Interested instead in paid, full-time post-grad opportunities? Check out our 2023 TFA corps application here.

UC San Diego Staff Research Associate: The Staff Research Associate will assist a dynamic team of California Sea Grant Extension Specialists with applied scientific research, outreach, and education projects focused on achieving sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, healthy coastal ecosystems, and resilient coastal communities. The incumbent will be based in one of four locations where Specialists are housed (San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo or Monterey) depending upon the incumbent’s preference, and will assist with activities statewide. More info and link to apply

Last call, Galileo’s paid summer internships: Summer is just around the corner, and Galileo still has a few spots left for paid student internships. Galileo is a nationwide network of STEAM, project-based learning, and innovation-focused summer camps. We help foster the next generation of innovators, and we have fun while doing it. We still have openings for:
Camp Counselor Interns: Our Camp Counselors will take their small groups of campers from rotation to rotation and spearhead camper management and community building.
Instructor Interns: Focus on teaching one elementary-level subject (art, science, or outdoor play) to a specific age group for the entire summer.
Apply by Sunday, May 15th, at 11:59 PM PT at: https://camp-galileo.icims.com/jobs/search?pr=3&searchKeyword=counselor&searchRelation=keyword_all&o=%3Fmode%3Djob&iis=email&iisn=listserv&mobile=false&width=1280&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

Week of April 25, 2022

University of Kansas Greenhouse Manager Position: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas, Lawrence is accepting applications for a twelve-month, full-time greenhouse manager. The manager will work independently to manage greenhouse operations at two facilities (8,000 ft2) on the KU Lawrence campus. The manager will lead operations to ensure maintenance of greenhouse facilities, care of plants, greenhouse personnel management, and periodic public outreach.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related field, at least one year of prior experience in greenhouse operations as evidenced by application materials and Kansas Certified Pesticide Applicator or certification within 60 days of position start date.
To apply online, please go to https://employment.ku.edu/staff/21873BR.

Paid Federal Internships for Students: Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project is offering enriching internship experiences nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals of color who are passionate about the outdoors, geography, community engagement, public lands, cultural resources, and natural resources. Applications can be submitted through their website at: MANO Project

CSUPERB: Open Call for 2022 Faculty-Graduate Student Research Collaboration Program, Rolling Deadline: May 16 – June 6, 2022: Faculty-Graduate Student Research Collaboration Program Information:

One-time funding for CSU faculty-graduate student pairs to continue biotechnology research impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Up to $10,000 for student salary and up to $2,500 for lab supplies/equipment.(Total award amount cannot exceed $10,000)
Research must be completed by the end of Spring 2023
Short 2-page application
For complete RFP, Proposal Template and application link: https://calstate.edu//csuperb

ORISE CDC Mathematical Statistical Fellowship Opportunity: A research opportunity is available with the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED) in the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Fellow will be training in an interdisciplinary environment with experts in the fields of statistics, epidemiology, laboratory science, and bioinformatics to apply or develop statistical methods for the analysis of genetic/WGS data and other forms of “big data” resulting from wastewater surveillance, other surveillance systems, and CDC’s Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) initiative. Additional information can be found here: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/CDC-DFWED-2022-0118

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks invasive plant biological science technician positions: The Vegetation Management program in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is seeking to hire two invasive plant biological science technician positions, at the GS-4/5/6 level. The positions will be based in wilderness for our Kern Canyon Velvetgrass project. At a minimum they are for summer 2022, but depending on need and available funding, have the potential to last into the fall or up to 1 year, and may be extendable up to 2 years. Details are given in this flyer. The deadline for applying is 4/29/2022.

Week of April 19, 2022

FULLY FUNDED MARINE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS | Fall REU Program at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences - Education Department: The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has received funding from the National Science Foundation (Award number OCE-2050858), for the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program to support nine internships for undergraduate student research at BIOS in Fall 2022 (starts August 29 - ends November 18). An REU internship at BIOS is a great way to gain the experience necessary to embark on graduate studies or careers in the marine and ocean sciences.
Learn more and apply at: http://www.bios.edu/education/reu

Beyond Humboldt Skillshops, April & May 2022: Sign Up for Skillshops at:
LIBGUIDES.HUMBOLDT.EDU/SKILLSHOPS/ONLINE

Monday, April 25 - 2 to 3pm - Submitting an Outstanding Application
Tuesday, April 26 - 4 to 5pm - Virtual Interviewing Tips & Tricks
Tuesday, April 26 - 5 to 6pm - Introduction to Graduate School
Wednesday, April 27 - 3 to 4pm - Networking for Introverts
Wednesday, April 27 - 4 to 5pm - Cultural Humility - Essential Skill for All Majors & Careers
Thursday, May 5 - 3 to 4pm - Core Skills For Successful Entry Into The Workplace

Also, free gently used career clothing for Cal Poly Humboldt Students, Open starting May 2 in Library 18.
More info at: acac.humboldt.edu

Bat Technician Internship: This is an internship position as a field technician, offering experience and connection in the many sects related to bat work. For this position you would conduct mist net capture surveys in up to 4 states, DNA sequencing at Cal Poly Humboldt, and data management virtually. You would be working alongside professional bat biologists, federal and state agency personnel, and private stakeholders on a regular basis. This would be a semi unconventional position where you would have a mixture of field work, lab work, and computer work. When in the field or lab you may work up to 10 hours a day, and when managing data you may only work 2 hours a day. This position will have bouts of down time and busy time and require a person that is highly adaptable to change. You would get your schedule 1 month ahead of time so you can plan around field hitches which can range from 3 days to 2.5 weeks and I am flexible in negotiating schedules when conducting data management and lab work. View a flyer, here: Bat Technician Internship Flyer

Bat capture and monitoring methodology event: Would you like to get some basic experience in bat capture and monitoring methodology? Want to see some bats?
Sign up to join us on April 29 and April 30 to learn how to set up mist nets, choose capture locality, utilize acoustic monitoring, measure, and identify bats. This will be a 2-day event. April 29th, 2pm-5pm at Redwood park picnic area you will get to learn and set up bat acoustics and mist nets. Then on April 30th you will get to see what bats fall into your trap! We will meet April 30th in front of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Student Business Center at 3:30pm for a quick debriefing and to make sure everyone has a ride, then head out to blue lake to do some netting from 4pm-10pm.
As this will be a fundraising event and is limited to 50 participants, the cost to join in on this training will be:
$40 For students
$60 For early career individuals
$75 All other applicants
Visit the workshop's page on our website/bio and register by April 28th at 5:00 PM.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Virtual Workshop: Hosted by the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Foundation, this webinar with live Q&A will provide prospective undergraduate students an overview of the program, explain the competitive application process, and share unique insights into what program officers look for in a successful proposal.
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) supports graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.
The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF actively encourages women, persons who are members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.
Register here: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ExjZg68DT0mlbMJ-HsdyUQ

Week of April 11, 2022

The Amphibian Foundation in Atlanta has an opening for Director of the Conservation Research Bridge Program: The Director of the Conservation Research Bridge Program (Bridge) at the Amphibian Foundation (Atlanta, GA USA) is responsible for the hands-on training of the next generation of conservation biologists in our unique career development program. The Bridge offers mentored, adaptable, custom-designed curricula and provides opportunities in field and lab research, captive husbandry, breeding & experimental release, education, outreach, and creative expression.
Fieldwork includes population monitoring of imperiled amphibians of the southeastern US and urban ecology around Atlanta. Lab components include managing our indoor and outdoor captive breeding labs and programs, and headstarting Gopher Frogs for population augmentation.

Learn more about the Conservation Research Bridge Program here: http://bridge.amphibianfoundation.org

Apply here:
https://amphibianfoundation.org/index.php/opportunties

DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses in Costa Rica: Danta is pleased to announce our 2022 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. More info at: http://www.danta.info/

HSU Marine Mammal Education and Research Program (MMERP): The HSU Marine Mammal Education and Research Program (MMERP) is currently seeking research assistants, see the attached flyer for more details. This is a great opportunity for students to gain fieldwork experience and get involved with local marine mammal research!
Apply by Monday, April 18th, 2022

Current job openings at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: The available position with the Botany Team will largely support the conservation genetics program (20% fieldwork, 40% benchwork, 40% analyses and writing). Recent Master’s level graduate is preferred, or someone with a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of subsequent botany or laboratory experience, ideally focused on California plants. While initially the majority of the work will be in the lab, the person who fills this mid-level position can develop into leading field crews, managing smaller projects/studies, and assisting with report and paper writing. There is no shortage of interesting projects and the work takes place in some of California’s most iconic locations (e.g., the CA Channel Islands). This position is being advertised at a starting hourly (non-exempt) rate of $23-25/hour, and expect to hire at the mid to upper end of that range. There’s no closing date for this job search, as goodness of fit is more important than timing.
Learn more about the garden at: https://www.sbbg.org/
Apply at:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1020892

Alaskan Observers Inc. is Hiring! Attention students looking for field biology positions or seniors graduating this May! View a video about the purpose of fisheries observers: www.alaskanobservers.com/working-as-an-observer. There is also a toll-free recruiting line to answer questions about this unique job: 888-317-9343.

Paid National Park Service Fellowship for BIPOC Students: Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project and National Park Service is seeking Latinx and POC college students and upcoming professionals for a Community Assistance Fellowship.
Applicants should have with strengths or interests in:

Communications
Environmental Studies
Landscape Architecture
Natural Resource/Land/Recreation Management
Planning

Applications can be submitted through our website: manoproject.org/internships. Deadline to apply is April 17, 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Environmental Summer Jobs for Humboldt Biological Sciences Students!

The Fund for the Public Interest is seeking hard-working individuals with good communication skills and a passion for social change to fill citizen outreach and Field Manager positions across the country this summer. If you are looking to make a difference working to protect the environment and public health, gain real-world work experience and skills you can use, make money, and work with great people, then this is the job for you!
The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that runs campaigns for America's leading environmental and social change organizations like Environment America and US PIRG. We launched the Fund in 1982 to help find ways to engage people on the most pressing problems of our day and turn that support into solutions. By having face-to-face, one-on-one conversations, we give millions of people the opportunity for their voices to be heard through petitions, emails, and small donations. This summer we will be working with Environment Maine to save Acadia from new development. Apply HERE!

CivicSpark Fellowship Application - OPEN NOW! The CivicSpark AmeriCorps program is currently recruiting 140 Fellows who will bring energy, commitment, and drive to support communities to tackle their climate and community resilience issues.
Learn More at: https://civicspark.civicwell.org/
Apply at: https://civicspark.civicwell.org/join-civicspark/partnership-opportunities/

Week of March 28, 2022

REU opportunity for prairie research, microbiology: Soil microbial ecology in tallgrass prairie restorations! Hosted by the Swingley lab at Northern Illinois University with field work at the Morton Arboretum and Nachusa Grasslands . Work includes soil sampling, geochemistry, DNA sequencing/analysis, and more. View more info at: https://wswingley.wixsite.com/labsite

AMGEN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM: For students interested in working in the biotech industry;Virtual Lab Tour (April 14) Career Opportunities Session (April 21). Link to a flyer with more info

Green Diamond Resource Company - Botanist Job: The main objective of the Botanist series is to conduct thorough floristic surveys, documenting abundance and distribution of rare and sensitive species on company lands (Humboldt, Del Norte & Trinity counties) in order to mitigate potential impacts to populations. All levels of the Botanist (I, II, III) have unique essential functions giving incumbents a way to not only establish proficiency in the discipline, but allow for career growth. Each person within the department may have some responsibilities not listed based on directives from the Botany Supervisor. View more info and apply at: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6110531.careers?CareersSearch

USA jobs for permanent field and data processing positions with PNW Experimental Forests: Positions available in Blue River, OR and Corvalis, OR. Two USFS trainee positions with conversion to permanent positions after a year; USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station. One position will be working primarily at HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, with a duty station of Blue River, Oregon. The other will be working across multiple Experimental Forests and Ranges with a duty station of Corvallis, Oregon. For more info and to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/644403800

Week of March 21, 2022

San Francisco State Univeristy (SFU) Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Students receive a $5500 stipend to learn how to conduct research with experienced mentors from SF State's Biology Department and SF State's Estuary & Ocean Science (EOS) Center. For more information, please visit: https:ljeoscenter.sfsu.edu/reu

Paid AmeriCorps Botany Internships on Klamath National Forest: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Klamath National Forest in northern California, is recruiting four AmeriCorps Botany Technicians to participate in plant-related projects. Botany Technicians will be stationed in either Happy Camp or Fort Jones, CA, and will serve under the direction of the district botanist at each location. Projects will include conducting rare plant surveys and monitoring known occurrences of target species for various landscape management projects, as well as implementing the Forest’s noxious weed program by treating existing infestations, mapping infestation ranges, and conducting Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) surveys. Here is the link to the position description and application: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2022-ACI-033&type=JOBDESCR

Cal State LA's Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Biotechnology: The Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Biotechnology (BiotechCP) at Cal State LA is a revamped one-year program for students interested in careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Please see the link: http://www.calstatela.edu/research/hxu3/biotech-certificate. The deadline for completed applications for the Fall 2022 cohort is April 15, 2022.

Fully funded UCLA Premedical Scholarship just for Humboldt Students: Fully funded on-campus UCLA summer scholarship for Humboldt Premed Students
Minimum GPA to apply: 2.8
Ten spots are reserved just for Cal Poly Humboldt students!
THIS SUMMER, the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine will fund up to 10 Cal Poly Humbold students for a combined four-week on-campus internship/mentorship program. UCLA will pay for all of the costs (food and housing) along with a cash stipend for up to 10 of our students. It is a fantastic scholarship opportunity for our students. Here is a link to the Zoom session where UCLA explains the program: https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/rec/share/4ub_TsJoo4Yrz6SQhTVPv6LmcQxSia1X9-jLLcfb5M6o78V6xbnWOD1Wp41V4QY9.LNuREK9cX-7c0CEv
Application deadline: March 31, 2022!

Department of Fish & Wildlife, Rare Plant Botanist/Environmental Scientist Position: If you have an interest in rare plant conservation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! The Biogeographic Data Branch has an immediate opening for a Rare Plant Botanist working in the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) Program, located in downtown Sacramento. Deadline is April 4, 2022.
More information at: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=295853

Green Diamond Resource Company, Botanist Opportunity, Korbel, CA: The main objective of the Botanist series is to conduct thorough floristic surveys, documenting abundance and distribution of rare and sensitive species on company lands (Humboldt, Del Norte & Trinity counties) in order to mitigate potential impacts to populations. All levels of the Botanist (I, II, III) have unique essential functions giving incumbents a way to not only establish proficiency in the discipline, but allow for career growth. Each person within the department may have some responsibilities not listed based on directives from the Botany Supervisor. More information and application details at: https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6110531.careers?CareersSearch

Shark and Ray Research Project 2022 in Clearwater, FL; Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy (CMERA):
Summer Program: Hands-on, marine field research experience in Clearwater, Florida. All participants will be involved in all aspects of a local population study on sharks and rays. This includes setting and retrieving nets and longlines, handling and identifying captured animals, tagging and measuring all captured sharks and rays, recording data, and releasing animals. Each day begins with a lecture on shark and ray identification, biology, physiology, and conservation as well as our local ecosystems, species, and other conservation topics. After the 1 - 2 hour lecture in the morning, the day continues with 6 – 8 hours of field research aboard our vessels. Deadline is March 31. For more info and to apply, visit: www.cmera.net

Position Available (on-going): New World Primate Caregiver Internship at Pacific Primate Sanctuary, Maui, Hawaii: This is an entry level position in primate care. Candidates should have received, or be working towards, a university degree in biology, zoology, primatology, ecology, and other relevant majors, and/or have a minimum of one year experience working with domestic or exotic animals in a professional setting. Applicants must be 20 years of age at the start of their Internship. A one-year commitment and the practice of selfless service to the animals is required. PPS does not offer any summer, or other short term Internships. Please begin making application for the Internship by submitting the following, via e-mail: your Letter of Intent in making application, your Resume/CV, and three Letters of Reference (from instructors, employers etc.) For additional information and application documents, please contact: pps@pacificprimate.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/pacific-primate-sanctuary

Week of March 7, 2022

NCB 2022-2023 Research Scholarship Applications now Available! Northern California Botanists are accepting applications for our Botany Research Scholarship Program for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applications are due by midnight March 15, 2022. Details: www.norcalbotanists.org/scholarships.htm

Summer research opportunity in Biology at the University of Central Florida: Paid summer research opportunity in biology at the University of Central Florida
Program Dates: May 22 to July 29, 2022
Application Dates: March 1 – March 25, 2022
This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site award to the University of Central Florida, located in Orlando, FL, will support the training of 10 students for 10 weeks, starting in late May, during the summers of 2022- 2024. It is anticipated that a total of 30 students, primarily from schools with limited research opportunities or from under-represented groups, will be trained through this program. The program focus meets a critical national need to train students in the fields of conservation and restoration using cutting-edge tools and techniques. Interwoven into the experience will be science communication training. Students will learn how research is conducted, and many will present the results of their work at scientific conferences. Students will be tracked after the program in order to determine their career paths. Learn more at: https://sciences.ucf.edu/biology/reu/

Stephen Hillenburg Marine Science Research Award: This award is based on a research proposal and academic excellence, as judged by the Awards Committee. The award recognizes students conducting creative research who may “think outside the box” in developing and applying innovative approaches to address important ecological and societal questions. Marine science research including film, video, and illustration may also apply. Academic promise must be demonstrated by scholastic achievement in at least two consecutive semesters of enrollment at Cal Poly Humboldt and by letters provided by two faculty members familiar with the academic achievements of the applicant. Potential or promise for a productive career in some aspect of marine science will be considered. One to two scholarships are awarded in the amounts of between $2,000 to $4,000 each. Full-time graduate or undergraduate students with at least two semesters remaining to complete degree requirements are eligible to apply. Download the application here: Hillenburg Scholarship Application 2022. Deadline is April 1st.

Plumas National Forest is participating in the National Collective Hiring Event for Foresters and Forestry Technicians: The Plumas National Forest is currently seeking to fill multiple Forester positions, and will be filling multiple Forestry Technician positions shortly.
Duty Stations:
Plumas National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 159 Lawrence Street, Quincy CA 95971
Beckwourth Ranger District, 23 Mohawk Hwy, Blairsden CA 96103
Feather River Ranger District, 875 Mitchell Ave, Oroville CA 95965
Mt Hough Ranger District, 39696 Hwy 70, Quincy CA 95971
View more info on the flyer here: Plumas Collective Hiring Event Flyer

Botany Research Associates, Great Basin Institute: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service Klamath and Shasta Trinity National Forests, is recruiting five Botany Research Associates to lead seasonal crews in conducting invasive species management, rare plant surveys, and range management activities. Research Associates will primarily lead crews of up to 3 individuals in conducting invasive species early detection surveys and rapid response (EDRR) treatments within 5 recently burned areas: the Antelope, Lava, Salt, River, and Monument fires. These fire areas are located across the Klamath and Shasta Trinity National Forests. More info and apply at: https://www.vscyberhosting.com/greatbasin/Careers.aspx?req=2022-RAP-030&type=JOBDESCR

Lassen National Forest:

The Lassen National Forest is currently seeking candidates for multiple, permanent, fulltime positions across the forest, including Timber Sale Prep (Contracts and Appraisals), NEPA Planner, and District Timber Management Officer. Communities include Chester, Susanville, and Fall River Mills, CA. See the flyer and apply here: Lassen National Forest Employment Flyer

Additional Scholarships Available through the Humboldt Area Foundation: The Miniverse application will be open for students to apply until Friday March 18th, 11:50 PM. A few opportunities within the Miniverse application that are specifically geared towards BioSci students:

Donald Morris Hegy Memorial Fund
Joseph Sidney Woolford Fund
Roelofs Humboldt Fisheries Fund
Greenwood Family Fund

To apply, visit the website and follow the step by step tutorial, here: https://www.hafoundation.org/Scholarship-Seekers/UA-Tech-Support

Week of February 28, 2022

DANTA Tropical Biology and Conservation Field Courses 2021/2022 in Costa Rica: Danta is pleased to announce our 2022 field courses in tropical biology. Our courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate
level students who have a keen interest in tropical ecosystems and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. Learn more here: http://www.danta.info/

2022 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Neuroscience program in New York City: The REU program provides scholarships to conduct a 10-week full-time research experience in neuroscience in the Department of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein located in the Bronx borough of New York City. The program will run from June 1st to August 4th, 2022. Students will reside on the Albert Einstein campus and conduct their research project in their laboratory of choice in the Department of Neuroscience. The program will cover travel cost and housing and provides a weekly stipend of $600/week and $50/day for food to each participating student. Deadline is March 15. Learn more here: https://www.mercy.edu/nsfreu

The San Francisco Zoo, Conservation Projects Specialists:
The Conservation Team at San Francisco Zoo is hiring two full-time entry-level Conservation Projects Specialists. These positions would aid our efforts to practice a science-based approach to head-start local endangered species, including California Red-legged Frogs, Sierra Nevada Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs, Yosemite Toads, Western Pond Turtles, and San Francisco Forktail Damselflies. More info: https://pro.snaphire.com/sfzoo-careers/job-details/ajid/KRqK7/Conservation-Projects-Specialist,18521.html

The Watershed Research and Training Center in Hayfork, CA; seasonal job opportunities: The Watershed Research and Training Center in Hayfork, CA is seeking to hire multiple seasonal positions for the 2022 field season to work with local Forest Service Districts under the direction of our Forestry and Fuels Program Director. Ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic, possess good communication and problem solving skills, be able to work independently or as part of a crew, be physically fit and able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and types of terrain, and willing and able to travel/camp as necessary. Current job openings include Seasonal Forestry Technicians, Seasonal Wildlife Technicians, and Seasonal Botany Technicians. More info at: https://www.thewatershedcenter.com/careers

Humboldt Area Foundation, Scholarships Available: The local nonprofit Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation manages a number of scholarships, with an application deadline of March 1. Some of the scholarships are designated specifically for Wildlife, Fisheries, and Biology students. You can find out more about these scholarships and apply at the HAF website: https://www.hafoundation.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships-Apply-Now

Summer Biology Courses at Highlands Biological Station: The Station offers several courses at the advanced undergraduate/graduate level dealing with the special biological features of the southern Appalachians, with areas of study that are appropriate for investigation at a mountain field station. More info: https://highlandsbiological.org/2022-academic-course-schedule/

CIRM Bridges Stem Cell program at SJSU: The SJSU SCILL (Stem Cell Internships and Laboratory Learning) program is currently accepting applications for Fall 2022 with a March 10th deadline or until positions are filled. More info at: https://www.sjsu.edu/scill/

Week of February 21, 2022

Inyo County Field Assistant- Vegetation Monitoring: This position will entail daily field work during the summer on the Owens Valley floor. The duties include running vegetation transects and performing other vegetation assessments according to a standardized protocol, biological monitoring on the Lower Owens River Project, and avian surveys if applicable. The above duties require accessing remote areas via 4-wheel-drive vehicle and walking into such areas, using air photos for orientation, operating a GPS device to obtain coordinates, and setting up and executing field work as assigned at designated locations throughout the Owens Valley.
More info at: https://www.inyocounty.us/services/human-resourcespersonnel/employment-opportunities/field-assistant-vegetation-monitoring

Oliphant Scholarships in Marine Science: The Oliphant Scholarships are available to graduate and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in marine science-related fields. Up to five scholarships between $1,000-3,000 will be awarded based on academic excellence and potential or promise for a productive career in some aspect of marine science. Experience at the Marine Laboratory in Trinidad and/or the R/V Coral Sea will be one factor considered in awards of scholarships. Students working on marine science projects elsewhere that have implications for marine organisms are encouraged to apply. Deadline is April 1.
Apply on the Academic Works website: https://humboldt.academicworks.com/

Humboldt Marine and Coastal Science Institute Graduate Student Research Award: The Humboldt Marine and Coastal Science Institute and Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation announce the availability of funds to support marine-related graduate research projects during 2022. Requests can be made for up to $1000 and proposals must be submitted by Mar. 14, 2022.
View FAQ Flyer
View/Download Application

University of Montana, Ecological Crew Leads, Botanists, and Riparian Botanists Opportunity: The O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West at the University of Montana is currently recruiting Crew leads/Botanists for the 2022 field season. Multiple projects are available in Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Openings are available on Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring crews for students and recent graduates who have experience and interest in vegetation sampling. These projects are a great opportunity for entry and mid-level scientists to expand their skillset collecting quantitative vegetation and other environmental monitoring data throughout the Western US in rangeland and aquatic ecosystems. Specifically needed are individuals with experience using dichotomous keys to identify plants to the species level. The work is rigorous but rewarding and can be a steppingstone to long term employment in the environmental sciences.
View more info about the Riparian Botanist opportunity
View more info about the Botanist/Crew Lead Terrestrial opportunity

Smithsonian Garden Horticulture Internship Opportunity: The intern will be responsible for the plant cultivation that goes into maintaining an ecologically balanced habitat. Because many of the plant species used to develop these habitats are relatively untried in urban settings, and the garden includes new species each season, the intern will have the opportunity to work with maintenance routines to determine the most successful cultural methods for each habitat. This may involve some independent research on the part of the intern to find out what other public gardens have used in similar situations. More info at: https://gardens.si.edu/learn/internships/

Gallaway Enterprises Regulatory Biologist Opportunity: Gallaway Enterprises is an environmental consulting company located in Chico and we provide professional environmental consulting services throughout northern California. We currently have an opening for a biologist with a wildlife background and experience writing technical reports in support of environmental compliance regulations. Applicants must possess a degree in biology or similar field and must be proficient in wildlife identification and writing (Biological Assessments, Natural Environment Studies). Link to more info and apply

USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Data Collection Team, Permanent Seasonal Crew Member Opportunity: The PNWRS FIA unit is part of a nationwide program which collects, processes, analyzes, evaluates, and publishes comprehensive information on forest and other related renewable resources. Administration for the data collection team is located in Portland, Oregon and field crews are remotely stationed throughout Washington, Oregon and California. View more info

WRA Plant Biologist/Wetland Ecologist, San Francisco Bay Area: WRA has an opening in the San Francisco Bay Area for a full-time Plant Biologist/Wetland Ecologist. See more details and apply at: https://jobs.lever.co/wra-ca/1870dfd2-60fa-4f91-8e9d-35d72faab4e9

iDigBio Summer Internship Program: The iDigBio Summer Internship Program (iDB-SIP) is an NSF-funded activity geared towards providing authentic research opportunities in natural history collections for undergraduates. These internships will provide funding for undergraduate students from accredited institutions to work within a partnering natural history collection (see below for our 2022 partners) over an 8-week period during the summer of 2022. Interns will be expected to help with the digitization, curation, and research efforts in their lab, with options to complete their own research project. Interns will participate in virtual and in-person meet-ups with their cohort to build professional skills including, but not limited to: grant writing, scientific poster designs, and scientific writing throughout their cohort year (April - December 2022). Interns will also receive funding to attend a professional meeting in 2023 to disseminate their research and experience to the greater science community. Interns will also have the option to participate as peer mentors for subsequent cohorts. Deadline is March 11, 2022.
View more details and apply here: https://www.idigbio.org/content/idigbio-natural-history-collections-summer-internship-2022

Clifton Environmental LLC in Ukiah, Botanist position: Clifton Environmental is seeking a full-time botanist to join our professional staff and assist our senior biologist and foresters in all aspects of resource management such as: conducting floristic field surveys for special status plants and habitats, preparation of survey reports and permit application packages for submittal to the resource agencies, wetland delineations, and monitoring of construction activities. Additional off-season tasks may include assistance with planning and forestry projects. View more info

San Francisco State University, Estuary and Ocean Science Center, Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates: We have an REU site program in Biology centered around the subjects of Developmental Biology, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology with mentors spanning habitats from terrestrial to marine, and organisms from microbes, to plants, and invertebrate and vertebrate animals, with some algae thrown in for good measure. Our focus is on helping early career and first-time research students work with us towards increasing the diversity of STEM researchers while investigating phenomena related to the diversity of life in its environmental context. View more info at: https://eoscenter.sfsu.edu/reu

Lomas Barbudal Monkey Project, Research assistant position to study wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica: The Lomas Barbudal Capuchin Project has been running for 32 years, and (funding permitting) will continue for many years to come. Each year we accept about 6 interns who stay a full year and participate in data collection. View more info

Week of February 14, 2022

Northwest Scientific Association Meeting: Cal Poly Humboldt is hosting the all-virtual 92nd Annual Meeting of the Northwest Scientific Association on March 16th and 17th, 2022.

Oral talk abstract submissions are open until February 28th (sorry, no posters). Registration is free to current or new NWSA members. For non-members, registration will be $20/student, $40/professional. Membership includes a subscription to the journal Northwest Science.

The Forest Service is hiring! The Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates for positions in rangeland management, soil science, hydrology, archeaology, biology, botany, recreation, and geology. Applications will be accepted on USAJOBS.gov February 18 - 28, 2022. Link to flyer

Galileo Learning Summer Camp Job Opportunities: Now hiring over 2,600 summer staff members to work as Lead Instructors, Team Leaders (AKA Camp Counselors), and Summer Interns this summer in the Bay Area, Southern California, Seattle, Chicago, and Washington DC! Register here for the information session on Feb. 22.

CSUCI AMGEN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM: CSUPERB is promoting several programs in which CSU faculty are partnering with Amgen to increase students' understanding of how the biotechnology industry functions and how to prepare themselves for it. One such program is being run by Assistant Professor, Hugo Tapia at CSUCI, who is offering a capstone Biology course virtually with weekly biotechnology industry speakers. He and Amgen are making these sessions available to any interested CSU students.
Register here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a8ddffcf2df34f65aaacbef7c38826ce

U.S. Forest Service SOD Field Crew Opportunity: Now hiring a field crew for the establishment of a permanent plot network in the tanoak / Douglas-fir forests of SW Oregon, for the study of the long-term impacts of sudden oak death on the local plant, animal and microbial communities. The crew is responsible for establishing plots, surveying plant communities, and collecting samples related to Phytophthora infestation and management. Six positions are available in the Dept. of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, although the positions are stationed in Brookings, OR. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain experience in the field of forest health. Link to job, Biological Science Research Technician 3: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/113784 Closing Date: 3/15/22 (or until filled)

TREE Fund grant opportunities: The TREE Fund has money to disburse and is looking for candidates in the Western Chapter region (CA, AZ, NV, HI) to apply for these grants. There is more info available from the TREE Fund website at https://treefund.org/researchgrants.

Northwest Scientific Association 2022 Call for Abstracts. Abstracts are required for all oral presentations at the NWSA 92nd Annual Meeting held jointly with Northwest Lichenologists in coordination with Humboldt State University. All presentations will be delivered online via Zoom. General & Special Session talks will be 15 minutes long, with 5 minutes for questions (20 minutes total). Deadline for submitting abstracts is February 28th, 2022. https://www.northwestscience.org/2022-Meeting-Information

Research Assistant Position - Krill Based Studies. Support cruise operations associated with the Trinidad Head Line ocean observing program and laboratory experiments with krill based at Humboldt State University, in collaboration with NOAA Fisheries Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) as part of the Cooperative Institute for Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (CIMEAS). Link to flyer

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center (LMRCSC) offers paid internships ($5750 stipend + housing + meals). With the guidance of a faculty mentor, interns will conduct original research projects in ove of a wide range of marine science topics, participate in field trips, and attend seminars and workshops related to science careers. Deadline Feb 28th. Link to flyer

COAST 2022 Summer Student Internships. COAST partners with state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations and industry to provide paid summer internships for continuing CSU undergraduate and graduate students. Interns work side-by-side with professionals on current projects throughout California. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and learn technical skills while working with professional marine scientists, field biologists, and policy experts. Application Deadline March 1. https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/coast/funding/Pages/student-funding.aspx#student-internships

CA Sea Grant Russian River Salmon and Steelhead Monitoring Program Field Internships. Located in Windsor, Sonoma County, our program monitors native, endangered salmon and threatened steelhead populations to support recovery efforts throughout the watershed The intern will assist California Sea Grant biologists with scientific data collection for fish and environmental monitoring efforts Summer fieldwork includes habitat assessments and spatial mapping, streamflow monitoring, juvenile distribution surveys, and operating PIT tag detection equipment. Deadline April 17th. Link to flyer

Hearts for Health | Free Virtual Shadowing Opportunity for Pre-med students! Virtual shadowing sessions are held on Thursdays at 7 PM CST. Additionally, participants can receive credit for attending by passing a quiz after sessions. Quizzes are available until 11:59 PM CST on the Wednesday following each session. This can be documented on CVs/resumes and is a great opportunity to also learn about specialties in medicine and more! Upcoming session on Thursday, February 17th at 7 PM CST that will be live streamed on our YouTube page.https://hearts4health.wixsite.com/hearts4health | shadowing.h4h@gmail.com

Postbaccalaureate Program at Oregon Health & Science University Informational Webinar. A webinar informational session for potential applicants will take place Tuesday, February 22nd from 9-10am (PST). Potential applicants can register here: https://bit.ly/3oPVFSd or on the OHSU website (www.ohsu.edu/prep).

Week of February 7, 2022

Montana State University Microbiology-focused summer REU program 2022. Admitted students will be paired with a faculty mentor at MSU in Bozeman, Montana where they will conduct an independent project in summer 2022 (10 weeks total; May 31-August 5). Each student will receive a $6,000 stipend. Deadline February 11. http://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/

Western Reserve Herb Society $14,000 National Plant Science Scholarship 2022-2023. Open to students who have completed their sophomore year at an accredited college or university in the United States and have achieved a GPA of 3.2 or above. Deadline February 28. https://www.westernreserveherbsociety.org/scholarships/wrhs-online-scholarship-application/

Mercy College 2022 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) in Neuroscience. This NSF funded program is a joint system between Mercy College and the Department of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. The REU program provides scholarships to conduct a 10-week full-time research experience in neuroscience in the Department of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein located in the Bronx borough of New York City. The program will run from June 1st to August 4th, 2022. Students will reside on the Albert Einstein campus and conduct their research project in their laboratory of choice in the Department of Neuroscience. The program will cover travel cost and housing and provides a weekly stipend of $600/week and $50/day for food to each participating student. Deadline March 1. https://www.mercy.edu/nsfreu

Michigan State University Summer REU in Plant Genomics. A 10-week mentored research experience utilizing wet-lab or computational-based approaches to address fundamental questions related to the biology of plants or photosynthetic microorganisms. Participants will perform a mentored research project under the guidance of an MSU faculty member, receive training in computational biology, and participate in professional development and networking opportunities. No prior research experience is required. Program runs May 23 - July 29, 2022. $6,000 stipend for students. Deadline: February 8. https://plantgenomics.natsci.msu.edu/

Oregon Health and Science University Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program. OHSU PREP is a one-year, NIH-funded research intensive postbaccalaureate research program. The focus of OHSU PREP is to recruit and train individuals from historically excluded groups in STEM in an OHSU research lab with the goal to prepare you for pursing a graduate degree in biomedical research. In addition to a year-long sustained research experience, OHSU PREP scholars receive individualized competency-based professional and career skill development and opportunities that allow for cultural immersion through interactions with near-peer mentors (i.e. graduate students and postdoctoral fellows) and OHSU faculty from underrepresented backgrounds. Deadline: March 1. http://www.ohsu.edu/prep

Teakettle Experimental Forest 2022 Field Crew. We are hiring 5 field technicians to work at the Teakettle Experimental Forest for the 2022 summer field season. The Teakettle Experimental Forest is a 1300 ha old-growth, mixed-conifer forest located 80 km east of Fresno, CA in the southern Sierra Nevada. See attached flyer for more information and application instructions. Deadline: February 14. http://www.hurteaulab.org/teakettle-experiment.html

2022 Vegetation Monitoring Field Crew and Bio-Tech Positions with the NPS Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network. Calling all botanists in search of work next summer! Do you have solid knowledge of Pacific Northwest plant families? Can you use a dichotomous key for plant identification? If so, apply now for vegetation monitoring field crew lead and bio-tech positions with the NPS Klamath Inventory and Monitoring Network. Positions are open until filled. We’re looking for folks who don’t mind lots of travel, enjoy camping, and are available from May to Sept. The field crew works 8 (consecutive) days on and 6 days off, collecting data at long-term monitoring plots in two beautiful places: Lassen Volcanic National Park and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. This team does NOT do invasive plant control (use herbicides). Please contact Sean Smith with any questions: sean_b_smith@nps.gov. To learn more or apply, see the job announcement at the Great Basin Institute.

Evolve: Developing Financial Literacy for Systems Change on Wednesday, Feb. 9th at 2pm PT: Building financial literacy has great potential to empower communities. Systemic inequity in our nation is often a catalyst for lack of access to financial literacy and resources that would allow the building of personal and generational wealth, widening the wealth gap. Join Yanely Espinal for this workshop as we learn more about how to empower communities through financial literacy and explore financial tips for your own life and career. Register to attend: https://engagetfa.org/TFAFinance

Teach For America Virtual Info Session on Thursday, Feb. 10th at 5pm PT: Want to launch a career of impact? Curious to learn about post-graduate career opportunities? Join us for a virtual Teach For America Info Session to learn about the work we do to pursue educational equity. This virtual event will feature Teach For America corps members and alumni who will share about their experience in the classroom, skills they gained, and how they transferred those skills to make a lifelong impact. Register here to attend and start your application to the 2022 or 2023 corps here!

Northcoast Evaluation of Reef Ecosystems Organization (NEREO) survey team is looking for motivated research divers to be part of their 2022 Marine Protected Area SCUBA surveys. See attached flyer for more information and application information.

UC Davis Seasonal Forest Ecology and Botany Field Crew with the lab of Dr. Hugh Safford. Up to four field crews (one crew leader and one to three crew members per crew) are needed to collect ecological data related to forests, fire, and vegetation in support of research and monitoring on public lands. The crews will conduct field sampling primarily related to vegetation (e.g. forest stand structure, plant species composition, tree mortality, vegetation regeneration), but also related to forest fuels, fire severity, meadows, soils, hydrology, forest insects and disease, genetic resource conservation, and other ecological parameters. Deadline: February 13. https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/kexsynjpf7xnqr012oxe93pgu4iod6w6

Summer 2022 REU at Pymatuning Lab of Ecology. The Richards-Zawacki lab at the University of Pittsburgh (http://www.rzlab.pitt.edu) invites undergraduate applicants for a 10-week summer research experience at the Pymatuning Lab of Ecology in northwestern Pennsylvania (http://ple.pitt.edu). This position is part of the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program and offers the opportunity to work on a multinational project studying how wild populations become resilient to global change stressors (https://ribbitr.com). Ongoing work in the Richards-Zawacki lab aims to clarify how some amphibian populations are managing to be resilient in the face of chytridiomycosis, an emerging infectious disease driving amphibian population declines worldwide. To apply, please send a one page personal statement (about your scientific interests and how this REU will support your professional goals), your resume or cv, unofficial transcripts, and the names of two professional references (including title, address, phone number and email address) to Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki (cori.zawacki@pitt.edu). Deadline: February 25.

2022 REU with University of North Florida. The UNF REU Program offers paid research training experiences in Coastal Biology to 10 undergraduate students during a 10-week period from late May-late July. REU participants are paired with Coastal Biologists at UNF and the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) and conduct mentored research projects related to their advisor’s expertise. Prior to this, students will complete a 1-week orientation on performing research in Coastal Biology to prepare them for their directed research projects. Deadline March 19. http://www.unf.edu/coas/biology/coastal_biology/REU-Apply.aspx

Masters of Biological Sciences graduate programs in Health Studies and Research at NSU Florida. The Health Studies concentration is a 12-month option that prepares students for entry into health-related professional schools and health-related careers. More information here: https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-health-studies.html. The Research Concentration is a 24-month concentration is designed for students who want to build a pathway to a Ph.D. program or careers in biomedicine, biotechnology, and environmental biology. More information here: https://hcas.nova.edu/degrees/masters/biological-sciences-research.html

California Native Plant Society North Coast Chapter Research Grant. The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is offering a research grant (2 awards per year) of up to $1,000 for studies of local, native plants. The grant is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods. Its purpose is to encourage learning about native plants in Humboldt, Trinity, Siskiyou and Del Norte Counties and to support projects that will advance knowledge of them. Deadline: March 1. See Flyer for details and application instructions.

University of Kansas Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology REU. The REU opportunities are part of the New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute, a National Science Foundation funded initiative whose goal is to advance restoration of natural and agricultural ecosystems through enhanced understanding of how plant roots influence communities and the soil ecosphere. REU participants working at the University of Kansas will conduct research, participate in the broader institute through in-person and virtual meetings, and will join a near-peer mentoring scheme in which they work closely with high school students, graduate students, and professors to achieve research, training, and diversifying goals. Deadline March 1. http://www.newrootsforrestoration.org/opportunities.html