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  • U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE SOUTHERN RESEARCH STATION RESEARCH BIOLOGIST

    Oct 14, 2016 1:45 pm18 views

    The scientist is a Research Biologist in the Southern Research Station’s Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center (SRS-4854). The mission of the Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center (EFETAC) is to generate knowledge and tools needed to anticipate and respond to environmental threats. The most serious threats to forests and the benefits they provide inevitably involve complex factors interacting across multiple spatial and temporal scales. The Center’s challenge is to maintain a comprehensive and integrated research program to tackle these complex issues, while delivering knowledge to forest landowners, managers, decision-makers, scientists, and other interested audiences in a timely, useful, and user-friendly manner.

  • Graduate & Professional School Fair is Tomorrow!

    Oct 18, 2016 10:00 am2 views

    Wednesday, October 19, 2016
    Noon-4:00 pm
    Illini Union, Rooms A, B, & C

    Speak with universities from across the country about graduate and professional school programs, including health profession programs!

    Get a sneak peek at schools who are attending the fair: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/GNP_School_Listing_Book_2.pdf

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Oct 19, 2016 9:00 am14 views

  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

    Oct 19, 2016 10:00 am20 views

  • Natural Resources Technician 2

    Oct 21, 2016 2:00 pm36 views

  • Digital Soil Mapping Position

    Oct 21, 2016 2:15 pm136 views

  • Doctoral student opportunity in Forest Biogeochemistry

    Oct 21, 2016 2:15 pm20 views

    We are seeking a PhD student to work on a multidisciplinary project investigating the long-term carbon and nutrient dynamics following clearcut harvesting a red spruce – balsam fir forest in northern Maine.  This project has high relevance to sustainable forest management and renewable energy priorities in the modern forest sector for this region. The overall research project involves: quantifying trends in ecosystem carbon and nutrient pools 35 years after clear-cutting the balsam fir-red spruce forest at Weymouth Point paired-watershed study area; comparing 35-year ecosystem carbon pool dynamics with carbon dynamics predicted by an IPCC-relevant forest carbon budget model (e.g. CBM-CFS3); and informing development of criteria and indicators of sustainable forest management (SFM) in forest policy and certification systems adopted for balsam fir – red spruce forests in northern New England. A start date of July 2017 is possible to initiate field work prior to doctoral program enrolment in September 2017.

  • Mid-Continental Monarch Conservation Strategy Technical Coordinator

    Oct 21, 2016 3:00 pm20 views

    The Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (MAFWA) is seeking a contractor to provide technical coordination and plan-writing services to assist MAFWA’s member states, plus Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and other interested states with Monarch Conservation efforts. The successful candidate will be an independent contractor to MAFWA, eligible for monthly payments for work performed and for approved travel reimbursement; the position will not be eligible for benefits. To allow for better partnership and communication with the member states, the successful contractor will be provided office space in a state fish and wildlife office, ideally within the region (potential locations include Des Moines, IA; Lansing, MI,; etc.) but location negotiable, and provided with office equipment and support from that state.

     

  • SPIN OPEN HOUSE

    Oct 24, 2016 9:30 am18 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Oct 26, 2016 9:30 am24 views

  • Natural Resources Biologist II - Three (3) vacancies Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment

    Oct 28, 2016 9:45 am8 views

    The Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division, is currently accepting applications for Natural Resources Biologist II positions. These positions are located in our Annapolis, MD office. The selected candidates will participate in the planning and implementation of freshwater stream ecological assessments and will serve as a member of a field crew responsible for the collection of data on fishes, benthic macroinvertebrates, herpetofauna, crayfishes, freshwater mussels, physical habitat, water quality, and land use in non-tidal streams and rivers as part of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey. General duties for all three positions will include field data collections, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting related to the status and distribution of Maryland's aquatic resources.

  • Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

    Nov 1, 2016 10:15 am0 views

    The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.

    In 2017, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 each.

    The Udall scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

  • Working with Animals Panel Friday, November 4 at noon

    Nov 1, 2016 2:30 pm22 views

    Career Center Pizza and Professionals Lunch Series presents

    Working with Animals

    Friday, November 4th

    12:00-1:00 pm

    The Career Center Interview Suite (Room 213)

  • Pre-Law Panel Monday

    Nov 3, 2016 9:00 am22 views

    Anyone interested in a career in law is invited to this pre-law panel hosted by the History Department and Prof. Rabin’s Career Planning for History Majors course.

    Monday, Nov. 7 3-4:30 pm 223 Greg Hall

  • Centers for Disease Control Environmental Health Internships

    Nov 3, 2016 9:15 am21 views

    This is an advanced announcement that applications for the Centers for Disease Control Environmental Health Internships will be available by November 20th:

    Graduate Environmental Health Internships (GEH): Graduate student, not graduating by summer of program

    Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health (CLEH): Undergraduate student, not graduating by summer of program

    Summer Program in Environmental Health (SUPEH): Undergraduate or Graduate student in an EHAC accredited school, not graduating by summer of program

     

    Application Dates:

    All applications will open after November 20, 2016 CLEH applications close January 27, 2017 GEH and SUPEH applications close February 3, 2017 All applicants will be notified of acceptance after March 3, 2017

    Summer Internship Dates:

    The internship will start June 5, 2017
    The internship will end August 4, 2017

  • Wabash Valley Waterfowl: Mallard and Teal Migration Project – Field Technicians (2)

    Nov 7, 2016 8:00 am16 views

    Technicians are needed for a project investigating stopover duration and habitat use of spring migrating Mallards in the Wabash River region of southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana. Duties include, but are not limited to: baiting and deploying duck capture traps, rocket netting, taking metrics and banding ducks, deploying radio transmitters, using radio telemetry to track and monitor ducks, equipment maintenance, and data management. Work will involve early mornings (e.g., 4 am departures), long days in the field, and a variable work schedule. Field vehicle and housing provided and overtime is authorized

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of October 31, 2016

    Nov 7, 2016 8:00 am45 views

  • Natural Heritage Graduate Residency

    Nov 7, 2016 9:00 am22 views

  • Udall Foundation Scholarships

    Nov 9, 2016 2:00 pm5 views

    The Udall Scholarship awards $7,000 to sophomores or juniors committed to a career related to the environment *OR* to Native American sophomores or juniors interested in tribal policy or health care. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents.

  • Weekly Jobs Update from the US Forest Service Northern Region

    Nov 9, 2016 2:15 pm12 views

    Please see below for a number of great positions.  The links will take you to our Forest Service Outreach Database for more information on each job including contact information for the hiring manager, job duties, etc.

    Unless otherwise noted, these jobs are being outreached only and are not yet advertised in USAjobs at www.usajobs.gov.  Please contact the hiring manager found at each positions weblink given below to be notified when position will be advertised.

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Nov 9, 2016 3:30 pm9 views

  • Fish and Wildlife Biologist

    Nov 16, 2016 9:15 am21 views

    USAJOBS - Job Announcement 

    You too can make a difference in our world.  The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied.  Want to know more about what it is like to work for us?  Click here to watch short podcasts entitled Meet Your New Boss! and Diversity is our Strength

    This vacancy announcement is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Hiring Initiative to fill professional biological science/natural resource management positions at the GS-05, 07, 09 and 11 grade levels. One or more positions may be filled at various locations.

    YOU MUST APPLY FOR ALL OF THE DUTY STATIONS FOR WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED.

    Students who will complete the requirements for their degree by December 31, 2016, may apply to the national recruitment vacancy announcements.

  • Natural Resources, Department of Director of Wildlife Management Bureau - Career Executive

    Nov 16, 2016 9:15 am19 views

    State of Wisconsin Government Jobs - Job Announcement

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a rewarding and challenging position available as a Bureau Director of Wildlife Management.  This is a high profile and critical role within the wildlife program that will provide strategic direction and leadership of bureau staff. This position works from the DNR Central Office, 101 S. Webster Street, Madison, WI and will travel throughout the state, as needed.

  • Graduate Research Assistantships in Forest Soils, Hydrology, and Watersheds

    Nov 16, 2016 9:45 am48 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Nov 16, 2016 9:45 am11 views

  • Restoration Summer Internship, HLR Engineering (Elgin, IL)

    Nov 23, 2016 2:00 pm57 views

    HLR is looking for energetic individuals with an ecology background to work in our Environmental Department for the summer. Work includes learning native plant identification, herbicide application, and mechanical control of wetlands, prairies, lakes. Interns must be able to work at least 3 months (May-August), start and end dates are flexible with university schedules. Position would be based out of our Elgin, Illinois office. Full description at http://www.hlrengineering.com/careers/restoration-summer-intern/.

  • Fish Biologist, US Fish & Wildlife Service (Wilmington, IL) due 12/2

    Nov 23, 2016 2:15 pm38 views

    This permanent, full-time Fish Biologist position is located with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3 at the Carterville Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Wilmington, IL. Incumbent will work on Asian carp management and control efforts in the Chicago Area Waterways and the upper Illinois River to help prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.  Innovative sonar work in and around the Electric Dispersal Barrier will be conducted as will sampling using nets and electrofishing.  Incumbent will use teamwork, creativity, and partnering skills to help solve complex and evolving problems. Full listing at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/456978000/. 

  • Science Communication Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension (Urbana-Champaign, IL) Due 12/20

    Nov 23, 2016 2:30 pm26 views

    The Science Communication Coordinator (IWRC and IISG) serves as a regular, full time, 12 month academic professional. Illinois Water Resources Center (IWRC) is co-administered with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), and this position will share duties between these organizations. This position will manage communication programming for the IWRC research and outreach programs. This position will also participate in the IISG communication team based on skills and experience. Focus areas may include: drinking water, water quality, private wells, storm water management, and other areas related to IWRC and IISG research and outreach programming. Communication mechanisms include print, web, social media, and video. Coordination of timelines, personnel, and competing projects will also be required. Some travel may be required. Full description at https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=73111.

  • Presidential Internship Program, American University in Cairo

    Nov 23, 2016 2:45 pm30 views

    2017-2018 internship opportunity in Cairo, Egypt.

  • Permanent Seasonal Restoration Crew Leader, HLR Engineering (Elgin, IL)

    Nov 23, 2016 2:45 pm24 views

    HLR is currently seeking a Permanent Seasonal Restoration Crew Leader to join our Environmental Department. This highly motivated individual will work on a variety of sites (prairies, woodlands, wetlands, and/or lakes) and be knowledgable in native plants, invasive species, and herbicides. The position would be based out of our Elgin, Illinois office. Full description at http://www.hlrengineering.com/careers/permanent-seasonal-restoration-crew-leader/. 

  • Internships, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Des Plaines, IL) due 3/10

    Dec 7, 2016 10:45 am379 views

    Internships for U of I students working with EPA personnel in lakes and streams collecting water quality samples, sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, and fish, and recording discharge and assessing habitat. Internships are based in the IEPA Bureau of Water - Northern Monitoring Unit in Des Plaines, IL.

  • Reminder: Illinois EPA Internship Application Available Now

    Dec 8, 2016 12:00 pm0 views

    Internships for U of I students working with EPA personnel in lakes and streams collecting water quality samples, sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, and fish, and recording discharge and assessing habitat. Internships are based in the IEPA Bureau of Water - Northern Monitoring Unit in Des Plaines, IL.

  • Reminder: Illinois EPA Internship Application Due March 10th

    Dec 8, 2016 12:00 pm0 views

    Internships for U of I students working with EPA personnel in lakes and streams collecting water quality samples, sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, and fish, and recording discharge and assessing habitat. Internships are based in the IEPA Bureau of Water - Northern Monitoring Unit in Des Plaines, IL.

  • Reminder: Illinois EPA Internship Application Due March 10th

    Dec 8, 2016 12:15 pm0 views

    Internships for U of I students working with EPA personnel in lakes and streams collecting water quality samples, sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, and fish, and recording discharge and assessing habitat. Internships are based in the IEPA Bureau of Water - Northern Monitoring Unit in Des Plaines, IL.

  • Unpaid Internship, Big Island Farms (Hawaii) unspecified deadline

    Dec 8, 2016 4:15 pm0 views

    Big Island Farms offers internships (for which the student pays) on an organic permaculture farm in Hawaii.

  • Multiple USDA-NRCS Soil Conservation Positions

    Dec 13, 2016 10:15 am68 views

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has many openings for Soil Conservation Technician and Soil Conservationist, several of them in Illinois.

  • Two Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program Technicians, Grand Traverse Conservation District (Traverse City, Michigan) Due 1/6/2017

    Dec 14, 2016 11:00 am18 views

  • 5 Fisheries Technicians, Hickey Brothers Research (Yellowstone National Park) due 2/3

    Jan 3, 2017 8:45 am1049 views

    An NRES alum serving as the Yellowstone National Park Project Manager for Hickey  Brothers Research sent this announcement:

    We are a company contracted by the National Park service to do Lake trout suppression and research on Yellowstone Lake.. . . Being an Alum, I thought it could be a good opportunity to get students from Illinois involved. I am currently seeking (5) Fisheries Technicians for the 2017 field season in Yellowstone National Park. We offer both Full time Seasonal employment as well as a 12-14 week summer Internship program (paid). The deadline for applications is February 3rd, 2017. Interviews for qualified applicants will be held mid February.

  • Summer Internship, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (various locations) due 1/18

    Jan 10, 2017 9:30 pm0 views

    The NGRREC internship is an amazing research based opportunity for undergraduates.

  • Wetland Internship, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (Lake County, IL) due 2/17

    Jan 17, 2017 9:15 am99 views

    The wetland intern will spend about 90% of the study time in the field and 10% of the time in the office under the guidance of SMC’s wetland specialists. This position will allow the intern to apply classroom experiences to real world applications by collecting data for later analysis both by the intern and SMC staff. This position also will expose the intern to various aspects of SMC’s wetland regulatory program.

  • Living-Learning Community Intern (Sustainability LLC), University Housing (Urbana, IL) due 2/16

    Jan 18, 2017 9:00 am38 views

    Sadly, Sustainability Living-Learning Community’s awesome intern is going to be leaving us at the end of the Spring semester.Therefore, we'll be looking for a great Sustainability LLC intern for the 2017-18 school year.

  • Reminder: Living-Learning Community Intern (Sustainability LLC), University Housing (Urbana, IL) due 2/16

    Jan 18, 2017 9:00 am3 views

    Sustainability Living-Learning Community is looking for a great Sustainability LLC intern for the 2017-18 school year. Application deadline is February 16th

  • Due one week from today: Living-Learning Community Intern (Sustainability LLC), University Housing (Urbana, IL) due 2/16

    Jan 18, 2017 9:00 am6 views

    Sustainability Living-Learning Community is looking for a great Sustainability LLC intern for the 2017-18 school year. Application deadline is February 16th.

  • Summer and Year Internships, Mt. Cuba Center (Hockessin, DE)

    Jan 19, 2017 9:00 am0 views

    Internships are Mt. Cuba Center’s greatest investment in the future. Our goal is to inspire students to have an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a desire to protect the environments that sustain them.

    We offer two types of programs: a summer program that runs for 12 weeks for college undergraduates or recent college graduates and a one year program for recent college graduates.

  • 2 Natural Resource Research Technicians, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (various Wisconsin) due 2/3

    Jan 23, 2017 3:15 pm52 views

    The Wisconsin DNR will be hiring two research technicians within the office of science services. These positions will be a part of a research team evaluating linkages between forest habitat quality and deer health.

  • Environmental Education Professional Development Opportunity

    Jan 24, 2017 8:00 am6 views

    Student Experiential Environmental Education Conference will be held March 10-12, 2017 in Makanda, IL. It will offer oustanding networking and professional development opportunities (including various certifications).

  • Forestry Assistance Program Forester, Clare Conservation District (Harrison, MI) due 2/24

    Jan 24, 2017 8:45 am4 views

    The Michigan Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) provides private forestland owners with technical assistance and information regarding forestry, wildlife habitat, and related natural resource concerns, so that they may make informed decisions about the use and management of their forestlands. (“Landowners” include non-industrial private forestland owners, schools, local units of government, rural, and urban residents.) The Forester position is primarily a field position.

  • Internship Opportunity for Underrepresented Students deadline February 8th

    Jan 24, 2017 10:30 am0 views

     The goal of the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment is to diversify the conservation workforce by finding and developing the next generation of land, water, and wildlife professionals among traditionally underrepresented groups. 

    Doris Duke Scholars are eager to be immersed in an experiential learning program that incorporates diversity and inclusion into their understanding of conservation practices.

    Doris Duke Scholars are committed to becoming a part of and changing the conservation arena, bringing new ways of looking at, understanding, and protecting the earth's land, water and wildlife.

  • Urban Forestry Fellowship for Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Students

    Jan 24, 2017 2:45 pm9 views

    Applications being accepted for the Garden Club of America's Urban Forestry Fellowship ($5,000)

    Application Deadline: January 31, 2017

  • Avian Conservation Research Assistant, (eastern Ohio) due 2/13

    Jan 24, 2017 2:45 pm9 views

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT I -B/H needed to assist avian sampling (stationary point counts and nest search/monitoring), vegetation sampling (woody and herbaceous), and data entry tasks for shale gas pipeline rights-of- way (ROW) research project in eastern Ohio throughout the posted time window. The successful applicant will work alongside the project’s graduate student as well as other field technicians working on different components of the ROW research (e.g., pollinators, herpetofaunal).