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Position: Program and Legislative Associate, Washington DC
Description: Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI), a non-profit
conservation organization based in Redmond, WA seeks an enthusiastic,
energetic, and experienced staff person to lobby Congress and federal
agencies on key issues and assist in other program activities in its
Washington DC office. The Associate would work closely with the Program
Director to identify issues of concern, strategize with others in the
conservation community, and carry out successful campaigns. MCBI is
dedicated to advancing the science of marine conservation biology by
holding multidisciplinary scientific workshops on emerging issues and
disseminating the results to policymakers and the public. Advocacy efforts
in Washington DC focus largely on policies affecting marine protected
areas/marine sanctuaries and improving funding for marine conservation
biology research. Other program activities could include organizing and/or
facilitating scientific workshops and assisting with workshop publications.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a graduate degree in
marine biology, ecology, oceanography, marine affairs, natural resource
management, environmental science, or related field, and at least 2 years
experience advocating environmental policies, preferably at the federal
level. Excellent oral and written communications skills a must.
Candidates must be comfortable dealing with scientists and communicating
scientific concepts to policymakers and the public, and must be
self-starters capable of working independently. Experience working with
the media and generating media coverage a plus.
Starting salary: =2435,000 - =2440,000 depending on experience, plus =
excellent
benefits.
To apply: Send resume, brief writing sample, and full contact information
for 3 references by mail to Program Director, Marine Conservation Biology
Institute, 205 N. Edgewood St., Arlington VA 22201. No phone calls, faxes,
or emails please.
Deadline: March 9.
Http://www.mcbi.org
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Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 11:24:00 -0500
From: Genevieve Coutroubis
Subject: Brownfield Student Internship with the USEPA New York City
EPA - NEW YORK CITY STUDENT INTERNSHIP (PAID)
The following email contains a part-time USEPA internship available in
March. Please pass the following information to interested students &
recent graduates. Please tell me if you would like to be taken off of the
notification list. More internships and information can be found on our web
site .
Thank you,
Genevieve Coutroubis
Internship Program Coordinator
____________________________________________________________________________
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Brownfields Assistant
New York, NY
Sponsored by USEPA
Description:
Background: The problems posed by brownfields are acute in EPA
Region 2 which covers New
Jersey, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. The implementation
of the Brownfield Economic
Development Initiative (Region 2) is multi-faceted. This program
provides technical, legal, and
information/direct assistance to regional brownfield stake
holders. These stake holders include
state agencies, counties, cities and community organizations.
Project: The intern will gain exposure to the multi-disciplinary
nature of brownfield
redevelopment. He/She will participate in the following areas of
the Initiative: Brownfields
data-base, Geographic Information Systems, program organization,
and identification or
redevelopment resources. Specific tasks will include: supporting
the development/management
of a Brownfields data-base that will be used for project
management & accomplishments
reporting tool; coordinating resource materials; researching and
reporting information regarding
the CBEP (Community Based Environmental Protection) Workgroup and
REJWG (Regional
Environmental Justice Workgroup); and researching and reporting
other federal agency
resources to support brownfield redevelopment.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be US citizens that are currently enrolled in a
degree program (at least third
year undergraduate), planning to return to school within three
months of the project's end date,
or recent graduates(within three months). A background in
Environmental Studies, Urban
Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, or Political Science
is preferred. Computer ability
required (word processing, database, and spreadsheets). GIS
training is available on the job.
Must have demonstrated ability to work on a team (ex. team project
at school).
Terms:
Part-time; 26 weeks; $10 per hour; Start Date: Feb/March 1999;
Deadline to Apply: February 18,
1999
Note:
Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample
(demonstrating clear articulation of
technical subject matter).
Contact:
Send Resume to Genevieve Coutroubis, Internship Program
Coordinator at
gcoutroubis@eco.org or fax: (617) 426-8159.
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 12:42:54 -0500
From: "Dorsey, Barbara"
Subject: CORREDTED POSTING - USGS Earth Sciences Intern, Project #000716,
Woods Hole, MA
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EARTH SCIENCES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
PLEASE NOTE:
Application is restricted to students who have not been out of school for
more than one year. Non-citizens are eligible only if they have attended
or graduated from a U.S. college or university during the past year and have
a visa that allows them to receive a stipend. (U.S. citizens attending
foreign schools are eligible for the program). Current or former employees
of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are not eligible. Oak Ridge Associated
Universities (ORAU) administers internship opportunities for USGS. All
potential applicants should direct any questions to ORAU rather than the
USGS. ORAU contacts are listed on the information sheet following the
project description.
Project Description for
EARTH SCIENCES INTERN -- Woods Hole, MA -- Project Number 000716 (Post
Doctoral Internship)
DESCRIPTION/TITLE OF PROJECT: A post doctoral research internship in
geophysics (seismology related to tectonics and gas hydrate research) is
available immediately at the U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Field
Center. The office is located on the grounds of the Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution in Woods Hole, MA. Woods Hole is a world center for research in
Marine Sciences.
The position is to be part of a research team of 3-4 scientists and 4-5
technical staff involved in marine geophysical data analysis and modeling
using primarily seismic reflection and refraction data. The Woods Hole
Field Center maintains the USGS ocean-bottom seismometers facility and a
physical properties lab for gas hydrates. Data processing and interpretation
facilities include Promax and Landmark software packages in a cluster of
UNIX workstations, and in-house software. On-going projects include
gas-hydrate investigations in the Blake Ridge, seismotectonics of the
Northeastern Caribbean plate boundary, subduction and forearc deformation of
the northwest U.S., and strike-slip deformation along the Dead Sea rift.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 26, 1999
OBJECTIVES: (1) Map the distribution of gas-hydrate in the Blake Ridge and
the gulf of Mexico to understand their formation and concentration, (2)
Investigate the tectonics of the Northeastern Caribbean plate boundary and
its earthquake hazard, and (3) map in detail the subduction and forearc
deformation of the northwest U.S. to help mitigate earthquake hazard there.
SPECIFIC TASKS:
1. Marine geophysical data acquisition
2. Analysis and modeling primarily seismic reflection and refraction data
3. Instrument development of ocean bottom seismometers
4. Geodynamic modeling
BENEFIT: The intern will gain an exposure to a variety of research conducted
in Woods Hole, a world center for research in Marine Sciences. The intern
will be able to conduct independent research to further his/her career.
Exposure to new seismic modeling techniques.
DURATION: 1 year, possible extension to 2 years (Probable start date of May
1999)
LOCATION: Woods Hole, Massachusetts
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
The position is open for candidates who graduated with a Ph.D. degree in
geophysics within the last 12 months or are expected to graduate within the
next 6 months. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or foreign nationals with a
Ph.D. degree from U.S. universities.
Applicants should supply the following:
1) Current CV with publications
2) Abstract from thesis
3) Contact e-mail or telephone number
4) Letters from three professional references
5) Graduate transcript
OVERTIME: Overtime is estimated for the purpose of data gathering on board
research vessels or field work, "field party" experiences for extended
number of days, day trips away from site requiring extended hours in excess
of 8 hours, and lab experimentation where nature of experiment requires
continuous monitoring resulting in hours in excess of 8 hours.
STIPEND: $39,925 per year
Send all application materials to:
OVERNIGHT MAIL
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Attention: Ernestine Friedman
200 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
REGULAR MAIL
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Attention: Ernestine Friedman
P.O. Box 117, MS 36
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117
or telefax them to: (423) 241-5220 or 5219
For more information, please visit the following website:
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/uggrad/usgs1.htm/index.htmlgr1_99.htmlpg
(that's a number "1" after usgs, not a letter "L")
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 13:04:58 -0500
From: "Dorsey, Barbara"
Subject: USGS Earth Sciences Intern, Project #000718, Reston, Virginia
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EARTH SCIENCES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
PLEASE NOTE:
Application is restricted to students who have not been out of school for
more than one year. Non-citizens are eligible only if they have attended
or graduated from a U.S. college or university during the past year and have
a visa that allows them to receive a stipend. (U.S. citizens attending
foreign schools are eligible for the program). Current or former employees
of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are not eligible. Oak Ridge Associated
Universities (ORAU) administers internship opportunities for USGS. All
potential applicants should direct any questions to ORAU rather than the
USGS. ORAU contacts are listed on the information sheet following the
project description.
Project Description for
EARTH SCIENCES INTERN - Reston, Virginia -- Project Number 000718
(Part-time: 20-32 hours per week)
DESCRIPTION/TITLE OF PROJECT: The purpose of the project is to quantify
natural attenuation processes, including biodegradation, occurring in a
tidal wetland area at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where a plume of
chlorinated organic solvents is discharging through the wetland sediments.
The project has been ongoing since 1993. Current studies include the
evaluation of spatial and temporal differences in biodegradation processes
and microbial communities in the wetland sediment.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 16, 1999
OBJECTIVES: The objective of the internship is to apply knowledge of
microbial ecology and molecular techniques to research on microbial
processes that influence water quality in contaminated ground waters and
wetland sediments.
SPECIFIC TASKS:
1. Apply molecular techniques, including isolation and purification of
genomic DNA and total cellular RNA, genomic DNA modification and analysis,
DNA fingerprinting, and bacterial phylogenetic and metabolic identification,
in order to characterize microbial communities in wetland sediment and water
and in sediment slurries from laboratory microcosm experiments.
2. Assist in collection and preparation of water and sediment samples for
microbiological and chemical analysis.
3. Assists in planning and conducting laboratory experiments to elucidate
the pathways and rates of microbial degradation of organic contaminants.
BENEFIT: Practical experience will be gained in designing studies to
understand the fate of organic contaminants in the environment and in the
application of molecular techniques to evaluating microbial degradation of
organic contaminants in the environment. In addition, the intern will gain
an understanding of water quality effects on wetlands and practical
experience in conducting environmental studies in wetlands.
DURATION: 7 months, March 1999 through September 30, 1999
LOCATION: Reston, Virginia
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor?s degree with GPA of 2.9 or
above on 4.0 scale or 30 semester hours of graduate credit in molecular
biology and microbial ecology. Knowledge and training in molecular
techniques, including isolation and purification of genomic DNA, restriction
enzyme digestion, gel electrophoresis, gene subcloning, and manual and
automated methods of DNA fingerprinting.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE: Experience in applying molecular
techniques to water or sediment samples from pristine or contaminated
environments.
STIPEND: Pro-rated at $12.60 per hour, 20-32 hours per week
OVERTIME: Overtime is estimated for the purpose of "field party" experiences
for extended number of days, and lab experimentation where nature of
experiment requires continuous monitoring resulting in hours in excess of 8
hours.
An applicant interested in an internship should submit the following
application materials:
Resume
Detailed description of computer skills, particularly any skills and
experience in designing and publishing WWW pages
List course work pertaining to the project description if applying for a
specific internship
Three reference letters sent directly from the sources (not by the
applicant) to Oak Ridge Associated Universities (address specified below).
Please list these references, with phone numbers, in your resume.
Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (official
transcripts may be required at a later date)
Send all application materials to:
OVERNIGHT MAIL
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Attention: Ernestine Friedman
200 Badger Avenue
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
REGULAR MAIL
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Attention: Ernestine Friedman
P.O. Box 117, MS 36
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117
or telefax them to: (423) 241-5220 or 5219
For more information, please visit the following website:
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/uggrad/usgs1.htm/index.htmlgr1_99.htmlpg
(that's a number "1" after usgs, not a letter "L")
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:30:31 -0500
From: "J. Renee Brooks"
Subject: Faculty Position - Marine Ecology
MARINE ECOLOGIST
The Department of Biology at the University of South Florida (USF) seeks
a nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor to begin in August, 1999,
contingent upon funding. We are interested in marine ecologists who are
committed to work in Florida habitats. The Tampa Bay area offers
sub-tropical marine habitats including estuarine and coastal seagrass
beds and mangrove ecosystems. Tropical coral reefs of the Florida Keys
are five hours away. The Florida Institute of Oceanography and
Department of Marine Science in St. Petersburg, Florida, maintain active
marine research programs and a facility in the Florida Keys. Candidates
must have a Ph.D. in one of the biological sciences; post-doctoral
experience is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to
develop a strong record of extramurally funded research, and teach
undergraduate classes in the areas of marine ecology and environmental
science, graduate classes in their area of expertise, and participate in
the Environmental Sciences and Policy Program. USF is a large
metropolitan university ranked as a Carnegie Institute Research Level
Two Institution. The Biology Department consists of 32 faculty members,
3 full time instructors, 1800 undergraduate majors and more than 100
doctoral and masters students. To apply, send a curriculum vitae,
reprints of three published papers, statements of research and teaching
interests, and three letters of reference, to Marine Ecologist Search
Committee, Department of Biology, SCA 110, University of South Florida,
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620-5150. Completed applications
must be received by March 19, 1999. The University of South Florida
is an EO/AA/EA institution. For disability accommodations, please call
813-974-3250. Further information on the department and this position
can be found at http://www.cas.usf.edu/biology.ggrad/usgs1.htm/index.htmlgr1_99.htmlpg
--
J. Renee Brooks (813) 974-7352 (Office)
Department of Biology (813) 974-3263 (FAX)
University of South Florida (813) 974-3250 (Dept)
Tampa, FL 33620-5150 jrbrooks@chuma.cas.usf.edu
http://chuma.cas.usf.edu/~jrbrooksad/usgs1.htm/index.htmlgr1_99.htmlpg
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 16:21:16 -0500
From: Peter Leimgruber
Subject: GIS & Remote sensing for Wildlife Managers
An Introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems in
Wildlife and Forest Management
5-day course offered February 22-26, 1999 AND March 1-5,1999
Front Royal, VA
COURSE TOPICS
This short course will provide wildlife managers and foresters with
a
working knowledge about the application of Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing to the monitoring and
management of wildlife and forest resources. Labs on field surveys
for
wildlife and forest vegetation, establishing locations with a
Global
Positioning System (GPS), data input into a GIS, and spatial
analysis techniques for GIS will provide hands-on and real world
experience during the course. Course participants will learn how
to:
- collect GIS data in the field using survey techniques and GPS
- plan and carry-out spatial data collection missions
- input GPS data into a GIS (including GPS mission planning and
post
processing)
- interpret satellite imagery for habitat evaluations
- design and perform habitat analyses using spatial data and GIS
techniques
- integrate remotely sensed imagery, existing spatial information,
field data, and state agency databases into a decision
making
environment.
COSTS
Room & Board:$ 450.00
Instruction & Fees:$ 550.00
TOTAL: $ 1000.00
REGISTRATION
Maximum enrollment is 16. Register with deposit of $400 or Training
Authorization Form (federal agencies) by January 10, 1998.
Direct inquires to Bill McShea, 540-635-6563, wmcshea@crc.si.edu
EDUCATION
This course has been appraised by The Wildlife Society Continuing
Education Committee and approved for 38 credits.
INSTRUCTORS
Peter Leimgruber, Research Associate, Spatial Analysis Lab,
Conservation and Research Center, National Zoological Park,
Front
Royal, VA
Dave Morton, Biologist (Remote Sensing), USGS-BRD Aquatic Ecology
Lab., Leetown Science Center, Kearneysvill, WV
Bill McShea, Wildlife Research, Conservation and Research Center,
National Zoological Park, Front Royal, VA
LOCATION & FACILITIES
The course will be taught at the National Zoo's Conservation and
Research Center (CRC) in Front Royal. This 3200 acre facility is a
breeding, research, and education center for endangered
species. Participants will be housed and meals provided at CRC's
Conference Center. All computer labs will be taught at the Center's
Spatial Analysis Lab. The Lab is equipped with various PCs, Macs,
three UNIX systems, a GPS base station, and color plotters and
printers.
Contact Bill McShea at: 540-635-6563 or wmcshea@crc.si.edu
for
more information.
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Peter Leimgruber
Spatial Analysis Lab
Conservation and Research Center
Front Royal, VA 2230
Phone: (540) 635-6578 (work), (540) 635-3751 (home)
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