EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF DECEMBER 10, 2024
INSTRUCTIONAL TRACK FACULTY CANDIDATE TALKS
CANDIDATE: Tuesday, December 10, 3:30 - 4:30PM, PBB S121 (Pappajohn Business Building) - General Seminar
CANDIDATE: Friday, December 13, 3:30 - 4:30PM, TH 125 (Trowbridge Hall) - General Seminar
CANDIDATE: Tuesday, December 17, 3:30 - 4:30PM, PBB S107 (Please note room change due to Finals Week) – General Seminar
Reminders
- Close of Classes: 12/13
- Final Exam Week: 12/16 -12/20
- Fall Commencement: 12/19 - 12/22/2024
- Winter Break: 12/21/2024 - 12/20/2025
EES / GSS CANDIDATE MEET AND GREETS
Student Commons (109 TH) will be temporarily closed on the following dates and times for ESS and GSS grad students to meet with faculty candidates. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend these informal sessions.
12/12/2024: 11:15AM - 12:00PM - Instructional Track Faculty Candidate
12/17/2024: 9:45 - 10:30AM - Instructional Track Faculty Candidate
END OF SEMESTER GRADUATION CELEBRATION FALL 2024
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is celebrating the graduation of undergraduate students and the end of the semester! You are all invited to join us on December 11th from 4:30 to 6 PM in Trowbridge Hall, main floor. There will be food available!
EES FACULTY & STAFF NEWS
EES visiting scholar Dr. Francesc Pérez Peris has been awarded a two-year Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Museum of Comparative Zoology and Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
UNDERGRAD / ENTRY LEVEL
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.
PLANNER I/II - GROUNDWATER - NAPA COUNTY - NAPA, CA
The Planning, Building, and Environmental Services (PBES) department partners with the community to promote the health, safety, and sustainability of Napa County by providing a range of development services while balancing agricultural, environmental, and economic vitality. PBES is comprised of nine divisions: Planning, Building, Engineering & Conservation, Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Code Compliance, Parks, Administrative and Technical Support. The Department is supported by an $24+ million budget and 100+ full-time employees. Learn more about PBES https://www.countyofnapa.org/589/Planning-Building-Environmental-Services.
The Natural Resources Division is responsible for compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), which encourages groundwater management at a local level, and implementation of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Napa Valley Subbasin which is a detailed road map to achieve and maintain long-term sustainability. Our sustainability goal is to protect and enhance groundwater quality and quantity for all beneficial uses and users of groundwater and interconnected surface water now and in the future
Planner I/II is a flexibly staffed job series performing a full range of professional activities within the Natural Resources Division of the Planning, Building and Environmental Services Department. The difference in Planner levels depends on the complexity of the assignments and degree of independent judgment and responsibility required. The Planner I works under close supervision and perform the para-professional and less complex professional planning assignments. The Planner II is the journey level of the series and works under general supervision, while performing difficult, varied and complex professional planning assignments. This position is expected to perform the full range of planning duties with a significant degree of independent judgment and responsibility. Positions assigned to this class may also apply specialized and advanced level knowledge skills and abilities in the area to which they are assigned and may serve as a lead worker to lower planning level staff.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy, which may be filled at either level depending on qualifications. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.
Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
PLANNER I ($41.85 - $50.01 hourly)
Option I - Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with bachelor's degree in city, regional, land use or environmental planning, or related field.
Option II
Experience: Two years of the experience providing planning information to the public and processing administrative permits such as sign permits, temporary trailer permits, home occupations, event permits and ABC compliance checks.
AND Education: Graduation from an accredited college with an associate's degree in city, regional, land use or environmental planning or possession of a planning certification from an accredited college or professional planning association.
Option III
Experience: Four years of the experience providing planning information to the public and processing administrative permits such as sign permits, temporary trailer permits, home occupations, event permits and ABC compliance checks.
PLANNER II ($48.25 - $57.74 hourly)
Experience: Two years professional experience in the planning, natural resources, water resources or sustainability/energy field.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in city, regional, land use or environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, hydrogeology or related field.
License or Certificate* for Planner I & II:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment Process Application Deadline 5:00 pm (PST) JANUARY 3, 2025
Application Screening Week of January 6, 2025
Supplemental Questions Scoring by January 16, 2025
Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview Week of January 20, 2025 (Tentative)
The most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
I am excited to recruit a Ph.D. student to join my new Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! The student will work with me, as well as members of the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences community, to design and implement their own project in the area of ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, soils and/or plant root systems. Project ideas could include (but are not limited to): examining root and soil carbon (C) dynamics under global change, investigating the role of competing global change drivers in forest productivity, or linking root traits and processes to ecological models and remotely sensed data. Connecting research to community outreach and science communications will be highly encouraged as a part of the position. Other expectations include attending weekly lab meetings, attending department seminars and activities, developing working relationships with incoming lab members, submitting work to peer reviewed journals, and attending scientific conferences.
A strong candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree, have strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate a capacity to work both independently and as a part of a team. They will also demonstrate curiosity toward earth and environmental sciences and be committed to interdisciplinary learning.
The student will be joining a small but welcoming and highly collaborative lab group that is expected to grow over the next two to three years. Work will be based out of Madison, WI, which is regularly voted as one of America’s best college towns and offers many opportunities for music, arts, sports, and outdoor recreation.
As the lab PI, I will offer transparent expectations, research guidance, opportunities to learn lab and field work skills, resources for professional development relevant to the student’s career goals, regular feedback on progress, and overall respect. I am committed to and accountable for advancing diversity in the Earth sciences and welcome applicants of any race, color, nationality, creed, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, economic class, ability, military status, family or marital status, pregnancy, political ideas, or genetic information to apply.
The student will be supported by a research assistantship (RA) of at least 3 years with continued RA or teaching assistantship funding for the remainder of the student’s program. Stipend rates are based on Graduate School policies, with expected increases in the coming years. The position offers a flexible work schedule and the capacity for partial remote work as needed to meet the student’s needs. Start date is anticipated for the fall 2025 semester but an earlier start date is negotiable.
To apply please send the following to emhauser@wisc.edu:
- Most recent CV
- A letter of interest detailing why the applicant is interested in pursuing research in the lab
- Contact information for 2-3 professional or academic references
Applications received prior to February 22, 2025 will receive priority in review, but the position will remain open until filled. If you have additional questions, please contact Dr. Emma Hauser, emhauser@wisc.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
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
WATERSHED AND GEOLOGY PROGRAM ASSISTANT - GEOCORPS AMERICA - ROANOKE, VA
The GeoCorps participant will support multiple programs including watershed, soil, and geology for the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests (GWJ). The Geoscientists in Forests (GSF) participant will primarily be working with the Forest Geologist, Soil Scientist, and Hydrologist.
Under the Geology Program, the GeoCorps participant will conduct inventory and monitoring of abandoned mine lands (AML), karst resources and geologic hazards. Duties will include conducting field assessments and monitoring throughout the national forest. Underground entry for conducting cave health assessments will be part of these duties. Additional duties may include project management of specific reclamation projects along with fossil location and identification. The intern will work under the guidance of the Forest Geologist. All field work will rely on topographic maps and satellite imagery to assist in determining where pertinent resources are located and through use of LiDAR, accurately document resource concerns and follow up action items or remediation needs.
Under the Watershed Program (i.e., soils, hydrology, air/climate), the intern will inventory and assess risks to surface water quality, groundwater, groundwater dependent ecosystems, and stream habitat. The intern will field verify and map the water resource, and assess the hydrogeologic setting, soils and vegetation, land use, etc. Other needs include conducting stream classifications, spring and karst inventories, as well as monitoring of project implementation and best management practices effectiveness. The participant will field verify and map springs/seeps and may collect flow data, water chemistry, aquatic life, etc. The intern will also use a variety of protocols to monitor best management practices and overall soil and watershed conditions, and stream health.
The position will require a brief training by USFS personnel to become familiar with the applicable regulations and dynamics of hydrology and geology related projects and environmental impacts that occur on the ground. The position duration will be a minimum 12 weeks, with potential for the project to be extended for 4 additional weeks. This position requires long hours in the field, safety awareness when driving and hiking over rough terrain in all types of weather, as well as knowledge of data management and report writing.
This project is offered through the Geological Society of America’s GeoCorps America Program, in partnership with Lands, Minerals, and Geology at the USDA Forest Service National Headquarters.
Goals, outcomes, and deliverables:
By the end of the project, the participant will have produced a suite of products including summary reports of findings with accompanying photos and geospatial and tabular data that provides location and attributes of watershed resources, AML, and Karst, as well as identified risks to these resources. Reports will include recommended corrective action or Best Management Practices to mitigate risks to identified risks to watershed resources, AML, and Karst.
Qualifications: Relevant coursework in geology, geomorphology, hydrology, and mineralogy are preferred. The participant should be able to work independently or as part of a team, both in the field and in the office. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent legal resident (Green Card holder). Prior to starting this position, the participant will need to pass a background check.
Vehicle / Driver's License Requirement (If applicable): A personal vehicle is required or for personal errands, for travel between housing and the work site, and for exploring the area independently during time off. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a good driving record.
Position Dates: Winter/Spring 2025 (start/end dates flexible)
Position Duration: 12 weeks
Hourly Wage: $15.00/hour
Housing Details: Government housing is not available. A housing stipend will be provided, and the candidates will be encouraged to apply for their own short-term housing.
If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact the GeoCorps program at geocorps@geosociety.org. If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please direct them to the contact(s) listed in the project description. Remember, application materials can only be submitted online. The project contact(s) will not accept application materials sent to them via e-mail, mail, fax, etc. See the full program details at the GeoCorps homepage.
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Robert Ballard - Soil Scientist
5162 Valleypointe Pkwy
Roanoke, VA 24019
(928) 403-2559
RESEARCH
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.
FELLOWSHIP
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - THONIS FAMILY - SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY - SYRACUSE, NY
Job Description: The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University (https://earthsciences.syr.edu/) seeks applicants for the inaugural Thonis Family Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. We seek an exceptional early career scientist from across the spectrum of geoscience research represented by the faculty in EES. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact possible faculty mentors and clearly identify them in their required application materials. The fellowship is initially awarded for one year and subject to renewal for a maximum of two years. A modest amount of funding is available for relocation expenses. Additional funding will be available for research expenses that includes conference support.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in the Geosciences
Job Specific Qualifications: Strong quantitative and/or analytical/laboratory skills consistent with the specific subdiscipline in the geosciences for which the applicant earned their degree. Written and oral communication skills must be excellent for career stage and applicants should have one or more first author, peer-reviewed publications in high quality international journals.
Responsibilities: Designing and executing a research plan in consultation with faculty in EES that includes the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals. Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. Participating in the weekly disciplinary seminars most closely affiliated with their research interests. When and where applicable, aid their research group in proposal development.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5803053
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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The EES Department newsletter is published every Tuesday during the academic year, outside of semester breaks. If you would like to add an event, club meeting, or other item of interest, please submit an email to clas-ees@uiowa.edu, with the subject heading "Newsletter item," on Fridays by noon, and your submission will be added to the following Tuesday's newsletter.
Thank You & Have a Great Week!