EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF DECEMBER 17, 2024
INSTRUCTIONAL TRACK FACULTY CANDIDATE TALKS
CANDIDATE: Tuesday, December 17, 3:30 - 4:30PM, PBB S107
Trowbridge Hall will switch to winter break hours starting on 12/23: 7am – 6pm, Monday – Friday, closed Saturdays & Sundays
The EES Main Office will be closed from noon on 12/23 - 1/3/2025. The office will not be staffed during this time.
We will resume winter office hours on 1/6/2025: 8am - 4PM, Monday - Friday, with regular business hours to resume at the start of Spring classes.
This is the final newsletter of the Fall ’24 semester.
Reminders
- Final exam week: 12/16 -12/20
- Fall Commencement: 12/191 - 12/22/2024
- Winter Break: 12/21/2024 - 12/20/2025
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
UNDERGRAD / ENTRY LEVEL
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS - SEASONAL PARK RANGER - CORALVILE LAKE, IOWA CITY, IA
LOCATION: Coralville Lake, Iowa City, IA
PAY RANGE: $15.25-$19.10/hour; pay will be based on factors such as your qualification, education, experience, and training.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid state driver’s license
- Wear prescribed uniform (allowance provided)
- Citizen of the United States
- Must be able to begin a minimum of part-time work in April. Applicants who are currently students must be able to begin full-time work immediately following the end of the spring semester and work through the summer until fall semester begins.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
- Perform Visitor Assistance
- Patrol recreation areas
- Enforcement of Title 36 CFR
- Inspect recreational facilities
- Conduct customer surveys
- Staff Visitor Center
- Present interpretive programs
- Natural resource management
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Position(s) are available as temporary or term, not to exceed (NTE) 6 years. Seasonal Park Rangers earn 4 hours of sick leave and 4 hours of annual leave per pay period. When scheduled, Seasonal Park Rangers earn night differential, Sunday premium and holiday premium pay. Health benefits are available for certain appointments.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Successful applicants will be required to work all weekends and all federal holidays during the full-time period as well as evening night patrol shifts when scheduled. Overtime may also be required when the situation arises.
TRAINING:
Successful applicants will be required to attend approximately 60 hours of classroom and in-field training.
MATERIALS NEEDED TO APPLY:
The following forms are required for application:
1. Personal resume detailing work experience and education.
2. Unofficial transcript from your current college or university if qualifying based on education.
Email Resume and Questions To:
Justin Kerwin
PHONE: 319-338-3543 Ext 6302
EMAIL: justin.s.kerwin@usace.army.mil
JOBS WITH PHEASANTS FOREVER & QUAILS FOREVER - CURRENT OPENINGS
We request a cover letter, resume, and references as part of your application.
GA Farm Bill Biologist II – Carrollton
IA Wildlife Management Specialist – Lake View
IA Wildlife Management Specialist – Riverton
IN Farm Bill Biologist I or II – Lafayette
KS Habitat Specialist – Fall River
KS WLFW Bobwhite & Grassland Bird Outcomes Assessment Tech – Stockton
MN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III – Benson
MN Habitat Partnership Specialist – two positions/locations – Fergus Falls & Windom
MT Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I/II/III/Senior – Malta
ND Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist (southeast) – location negotiable
ND Prescribed Burn Specialist – Garrison
NE Conservation Delivery Specialist – North Platte
OR Watershed Resilience Project Coordinator – Lakeview
SD Habitat Specialist – Watertown
SD Habita Specialist (Easements) – negotiable within eastern SD
UT Watershed Resilience Project Coordinator – Bear River
Iowa – Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I-II-III
Iowa – Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist
The application deadline for the Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist position is December 23, 2024 and the application deadline for the Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist positions is December 27, 2024.
The Department of Geosciences at Auburn University (https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/index.htm) is accepting applications for our graduate programs (MS in Geology, MS in Geography, and PhD in Earth system Science) for Fall 2025 intake. We expect to recruit a cohort of a dozen students, all with fully funded teaching assistantships. Our assistantships include a $26,500 12-month salary and tuition waiver. We are especially committed to increasing the representation of students that have been historically underrepresented in U.S. higher education.
Applications are due January 15, 2025, to be considered for GTA funding support.
Our core research areas in the Department of Geosciences include Earth and Life Through Time (Sedimentology, Paleobiology, Geomicrobiology), Environmental Geosciences (Climate, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geochemistry, Water Resources, Natural Hazards), Geospatial Sciences and Geoinformatics (Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, UAVs, Data Science), Natural Resources Exploration (Energy, Critical Minerals), and Solid-Earth Processes and Dynamics (Petrology, Geochemistry, Tectonics/Geophysics).
Our interdisciplinary Earth System Science Ph.D. program allows students to examine new ways of thinking about Earth, Environment, and Society through the intersection of Earth’s dynamic processes and human interactions. The program has engaged faculty from five colleges and more than 10 departments to train the next generation of earth and environmental scientists and is led by the Department of Geosciences.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact faculty members whose research program aligns with their interests. For more information about the department, faculty, and facilities, please visit our website (https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/index.htm). For details about our graduate program, including instructions for how to apply, please visit https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/geosciences/graduate_programs/index.htm. Inquiries may be directed to our Graduate Program Officer, Dr. Gottardi at gottardi@auburn.edu.
PROFESSIONAL / POST-GRAD
Role Description
This is a temporary on-site role for a GIS/Remote Sensing Technician at the National Park Service Great Lakes Inventory and Monitoring Network in Ashland, WI (https://www.nps.gov/im/glkn/index.htm). The Technician will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting geographic information to create maps and databases. Daily tasks include processing and managing spatial data, interpreting satellite and air photo imagery to validate land cover and land use changes to support research projects.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in GIS software, Remote Sensing tools, and Spatial Analysis methods
- Experience in collecting and interpreting geographic data
- Knowledge of cartography, database management, and data visualization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Science, or related field
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, and other geospatial software
How to apply (Position will be hired through Oregon State University)
Apply through this website: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/162455
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
RESEARCH
INTERNSHIP
WYOMING DINOSAUR CENTER SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Dig into paleontology in Thermopolis, Wyoming where you’ll gain hands-on experience from one of the state’s most successful dig sites! Work alongside professional paleontologists as you uncover ancient bones, learn excavation techniques, and help prepare specimens for display. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable paleontology experience and engage with the public through our many dig programs and tours.
Weekly stipend & housing provided
Please send CV, questionnaire and application to: intern@wyomingdinosaurcenter.org
Applications must be submitted by January 10th, 2025 - Internship runs May 12th through Sept. 12th
Wyoming Dinosaur Center
110 Carter Ranch Rd.
Thermopolis, WY 82443
307-864-2997
wyomingdinosaurcenter.org
ANNA BEAL CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP - IOWA NATURE CONSERVANCY - IOWA
JOB FAMILY: Volunteer - $6,900 scholarship offered
DURATION: 11 Weeks: May 19 – August 1, 2025
DEADLINE: Open till filled
Get your start in conservation as an Anna Beal Conservation Intern! Interns will receive a $6,900 educational scholarship, paid by the Anna Beal Trust of Waterloo, to an Iowa school after completing 11 weeks of stewardship work throughout the state on Conservancy preserves and public agency properties.
This internship is an opportunity for Iowa students from any educational background to learn about Iowa’s natural landscapes through outdoor, field-based land management. Interns will develop basic land stewardship skills through hands-on experience in a wide range of ecosystems, providing a good base of essential skills and knowledge to work in conservation. Along the way, interns will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences through interactions with Conservancy staff, conservation partners, and by attending natural resources events.
Don’t miss your chance to get a foot in the door! This work will be a valuable step toward future career paths in land stewardship, fire management, research, biology, and ecology, to name a few. Previous interns have gone on to work in various positions within The Nature Conservancy, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies, academia, other nonprofit organizations, and natural resource contracting.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at nature.org/careers. Internship positions are open till filled.
- Submit resume and cover letter through The Nature Conservancy’s online application system. In cover letter, please explain need for academic financial aid.
- If you are having technical problems with the site or application process, contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include internship title. Any questions related to this specific internship may be directed to ccarter@tnc.org
RESEARCH
EDGE OF SPACE ACADEMY - UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - JULY 16 - AUGUST 2, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025 (https://edgeofspace.sites.uiowa.edu/form/apply)
The University of Iowa offers undergraduates a paid summer research experience centered around space-based instrumentation for observing Earth and space. This immersive program will run for two weeks over the summer in Iowa City, Iowa. Students will be building small instrument payloads that will be integrated onto drone and high-altitude aerial platforms to take measurements of the Earth below and the atmosphere and space environment above. No prior experience in hardware, instrumentation or electronics is necessary. This hands-on experience is designed for all students who have an interest in Earth, atmospheric, solar and space science. Students from historically marginalized populations in STEM are highly encouraged to apply.
No prior experience needed in hardware, instrumentation, electronics, programming, 3-D building, or data analysis.
$500/week living expenses
$100/week food expenses
Fully covered housing and travel
Research Experience
Students will work in teams to build instrument payloads and integrate them on an aerial platform. The groups will collect data and use that data to make findings about the environment they are observing. On the final days, student groups will present to an audience of students, researchers and faculty to practice their public presentation skills.
Teams will rely on Arduino microprocessors as the control units for their flight instruments. Basic labs and practice will be offered to familiarize the students with the Arduinos and the programming environment. Students will have the opportunity to take on roles seen in full-scale NASA missions, such as Program Manager, Science Lead, and Systems Engineer. Discussion-based sessions will take place in the days leading up to flight to educate students on the Earth and space environment and provide a glimpse into the NASA mission process. Experience the full lifecycle of a true NASA mission in just over 2 weeks!
Sessions will take place that focus on critical skill-building in areas such as resilience, team science, bystander invention, imposter syndrome, mentor networks, scientific identity, and more. This holistic approach will strive to provide students with a range of tools and strategies that will serve them as they go forward in their academic and professional careers.
GEORGIA TECH EAS REU PROGRAM - SUMMER 2025
The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at Georgia Tech is now accepting applications for our Summer 2025 REU program. Please share this information along with the attached flyer with your students.
The program is 10 weeks long, starting on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 and ending on Friday, July 25th, 2025. The application is due Saturday, February 15th, 2025.
This REU program is designed for undergraduate students interested in acquiring research experiences within one or more of the following fields - note that students do not have to have any prior experience within these fields to be eligible for our research program:
·Atmospheric Chemistry
- Dynamics of Weather and Climate
- Biogeochemistry
- Geophysics
- Oceanography and Climate
- Paleoclimate
- Space and Planetary Science
- Remote Sensing
Selected participants will receive a $7,000 stipend along with housing on campus throughout the duration of the 10-week program.
To apply, please visit EAS REU website: https://easreu.eas.gatech.edu/
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Zachry Handlos: zachary.handlos@eas.gatech.edu
NRC RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAM - NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, ENGINEERING & MEDICINE
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of more than 1,600 research opportunities and administer postdoctoral and senior research awards at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions at locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.
We are seeking highly qualified candidates who hold, or anticipate earning, a doctorate in a variety of fields of science or engineering. Degrees from foreign universities should be equivalent in training and research experience to a doctoral degree from a U.S. institution. Citizenship eligibility varies among the sponsoring laboratories.
Application deadline dates (four annual review cycles):
- February 1*
- May 1
- August 1
- November 1
* If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day.
Research Associates have the opportunity to:
- Conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory
- Devote full-time effort to research and publication
- Access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise
- Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at the sponsoring laboratories
Award benefits include:
- Stipends ranging from $45,000 to $108,000; may be higher based on experience
- Health insurance (including dental and vision)
- Relocation assistance for Research Associates who will be on tenure for at least six months and who at the time of award reside more than 50 miles from the host laboratory
- Professional travel allowance
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin.
For detailed program information, to search Research Opportunities, and to contact prospective Research Adviser(s) visit www.nas.edu/rap.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CAMPUS EVENTS
DAILY FINALS WEEK EVENTS – DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE – IOWA MEMORIAL UNION
SUNDAY, DEC. 15 – THURSDAY, DEC. 19
Check out the above link for daily events at the IMU for student support, study groups, and events during finals week
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Thank You & Have a Great Week!