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Wildlife Employment & Training Opportunities
The Wildlife Disease
Association acts as a means to distribute information on wildlife
health-related job opportunities and is dedicated to providing
information to wildlife professionals and interested parties about
training programs and activities focused on wildlife health issues.
To post ads and opportunities,
please send to the Website Editor
and Newsletter Editor.
Postings will remain on the website for three months or
until the application date has passed.
Positions and Training Opportunities: Click on link to
view more information, or scroll through listings on this page
Residency
Training in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology
Professor
of Wildlife Health and Emerging Disease
Gulf Oil Spill
Funding Opportunites
Residency
in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology, Cornell University
Bear
Manager, China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu or Vietnam Bear Rescue
Center
Epidemiology Positions
Residency in
Raptor Medicine and Surgery
Wildlife Field Ops
Coordinator
MSc Wild Animal Health, MSc
Wild Animal Biology
Veterinary
Forensic Pathologist
Ecology Research
Positions
Veterinary
Anatomical Pathologist - U Saskatchewan
Wildlife
veterinary study abroad in Africa
Postdoctoral
Scientist in Disease Ecology and Amphibian Conservation
Application for
Doctoral Fellowship
Ph.D.
students in Infectious Disease, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, and
Molecular/Cellular Biomedical Science
Peace Corps
- Seeking Environmental Professionals
Residency
Training in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology
University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
The Zoological Pathology Program/Veterinary Diagnostic
Laboratory (VDL) and the Department of Pathobiology at the University
of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine, in association with
Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, and John G. Shedd Aquarium
are seeking applications for a training position in Zoo and Wildlife
Pathology.
The 3-year program is designed to provide training and
experience to prepare the resident for a career in zoo, wildlife,
avian, or aquatic animal pathology, and eligibility for the
certification examination in anatomic pathology of the American College
of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). The program provides exposure to an
extraordinary array of species from three different zoological
institutions and local wildlife agencies as well as training in
domestic animal pathology at the VDL. The program also offers the
potential for MS or Ph.D. opportunities through the various allied
universities. Starting stipend is $36,000. Applications should be
received by November 15, 2010 to receive fullest consideration.
Anticipated start date is on or about August 1, 2011.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, veterinary
college transcripts, letter of career goals, and three letters of
reference to: Dr. Karen Terio, Chair, Zoo Resident Search Committee,
LUMC Bldg 101 Rm 0745, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, phone:
708-216-1185, Fax: 708-216-5934, or email: kterio@illinois.edu
The University of Illinois is an AA/EOE.
Posted
12 July 2010
Professor of
Wildlife Health and Emerging Disease
The Royal Veterinary College, University of London
Near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Attractive remuneration package including final salary pension scheme
As part of its engagement with the One-Health and
climate change agendas, the RVC invites applications for a new Chair in
Wildlife Health and Emerging Disease within its Department of Pathology
and Infectious Diseases. This is an exciting opportunity for an
individual with background and expertise relevant to the impact of
anthropogenic and climate-driven changes on the flow of pathogens
between wildlife, domestic animals and humans.
You will be a leader in wildlife biology with
considerable field experience in the management of infectious diseases
of wildlife populations and a proven track record of obtaining
programme-level funding for wildlife disease surveillance and
monitoring. With extensive knowledge of relevant conventions on
wildlife conservation and livestock disease control initiatives in the
developing world, you will have evident and active engagement with
international agencies and organizations operating within the
conservation medicine arena.
You will be expected to develop externally funded
research and post-graduate training programmes, complementary to RVC’s
current activities in Africa and Asia.
For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Declan
McKeever, Head of Pathology & Infectious Diseases on 01707 666572
or email d.mckeever@rvc.ac.uk
For further information and to apply online, please
visit our website http://www.rvc.ac.uk
Ref. PID/0095/10.
Closing date: 7th August
2010
Interviews are likely to be held on 16th September 2010.
We promote equality of
opportunity and diversity within
the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the
community.
Posted
07 July 2010
Gulf
Oil Spill Funding Opportunites,
Morris Animal Foundation Wildlife Rapid Response Fund
The Morris Animal Foundation established the Betty White
Wildlife Rapid
Response Fund in March 2010 to give wildlife researchers timely
monetary
aid to respond to unexpected events - such as natural disasters and
emerging diseases - that result in the immediate need for animal health
research. Grants from the fund will enable wildlife researchers and
veterinarians worldwide to respond quickly to disease outbreaks and
other
events that result in wildlife health issues.
Grants will be awarded based on health research and
conservation
relevance
in alignment with MAF's mission to advance animal health and welfare.
All
proposals must adhere to existing MAF policies, including the Health
Study
Policy for Animals Involved in Research.
The proposed study must be highly relevant to wildlife health, and
there
must be strong evidence that the event is unusual, is associated with
significant morbidity/mortality, or demands immediate response. The
study
must address a truly unexpected emergency that cannot be addressed
during
the foundation's regular grant process. Researchers, organizations, and
facilities must be experts in the research field and show a good
probability of success. In addition, proposals cannot be for a rescue
effort, but instead must have an animal health and welfare research
component.
Grants from the fund will range in amounts between
$5,000
and $50,000
each.
Unlike traditional MAF research grants, there is no deadline for
submission
- a grant application can be submitted at any time during the year.
Proposals will be reviewed by MAF's Wildlife Scientific Advisory Board,
and
applicants will be notified of funding decisions within ten business
days
of application.
Further information and proposal guidelines are available at the Morris
Animal Foundation Web site.
http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-seekers/maf-rapid-response-fund.html
Posted
03 July 2010
Residency
in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology, Cornell University
Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an
inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York’s
land-grant institution. The Wildlife Conservation Society, based in the
Bronx, NY, is a world-renowned conservation organization whose aims are
to save wild animals and wild lands through careful science. Staff and
faculty at both institutions impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose
and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further their goals
of teaching, conservation, research, outreach and capacity building.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences, Section of
Anatomic Pathology at
Cornell University and the Global Health Program, Department of
Pathology and Disease Investigation at the Wildlife Conservation
Society (WCS) in New York City seek applications for one resident
position in Zoo and Wildlife Pathology to begin on July 1st, 2011. This
three year residency program is designed to prepare candidates for a
career in veterinary pathology and certification by the American
College of Veterinary Pathologists. The program involves two years of
general anatomic pathology training at Cornell University in Ithaca,
NY, and a third year of training at the WCS in the Bronx, NY. With high
caseloads generated through the necropsy and surgical pathology
services at both institutions, the trainee will have access to
extensive case materials and training resources across a wide variety
of terrestrial and marine species. Learning via responsibility for case
material is supplemented by slide seminars, lectures and rotations
through specialty laboratories. Opportunities exist to progress to
graduate research training in a variety of research laboratories
affiliated either with Cornell or WCS.
First year annual salary level is $35,200. Additional
information for the program is available by contacting Dr.
Sean McDonough, Department of Biomedical
Sciences, Section of Anatomic Pathology, T4-018 Veterinary Research
Tower Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-6401, telephone (607)
253-3336, or e-mail: raemail@cornell.edu.
Application materials include: application
face page (available online), curriculum vitae, official transcripts,
three letters of professional reference, a statement of career goals
(with emphasis on interest and experience in zoo and wildlife
pathology), and official TOEFL scores for non-native speakers of
English (minimum TOEFL score of at least 550 on the paper-based test,
at least 213 on the computer-based test or minimum scores of Writing
20, Reading 20, Listening 15, Speaking 22 on the internet-based test).
Completed applications are due October 29th, 2010 (firm). Please note
the names and addresses of your references at the end of your CV.
Submission of electronic versions of application materials via Word
document or PDF to raemail@cornell.edu is recommended where possible.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the following program
websites
(http://www.vet.cornell.edu/biosci/pathology/residency.cfm;
http://www.wcs.org and
http://www.wcs.org/conservation-challenges/wildlife-health.aspx)
for more information about the application process, to download the
application face page and to learn more about our programs.
Cornell University is an
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.
Posted
03 July 2010
Bear
Manager, China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu or Vietnam Bear Rescue
Center
Highly motivated and experienced animal professionals
are required to work with rescued Asiatic Black Bears at our China Bear
Rescue Centre in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China or Vietnam Bear
Rescue Centre.
This position is responsible for overseeing teams of
local bear keeping staff involved in the daily care and management of
the bears housed within the rescue centre. It will also involve working
alongside and liaising with the Veterinary Director and the resident
Vet team plus our Animal Conditioning Consultant to manage various
daily operations. Bear Managers report directly to the centre Senior
Bear Manager.
Both formal qualifications preferably a bachelor’s
degree and proven practical experience are essential for this
position.
Accommodation is provided, along with a competitive
salary and the opportunity to help these most stoic and beautiful
animals.
Responsibilities:
- Co-coordinating various daily operations:
- Animal care and management
- Maintenance and adjustment of existing enrichment
programs
- Bear food and stock ordering system
- Operant conditioning and formal bear training
programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and management
requirements.
Qualifications and experience:
- Formal qualification (ideally a university degree) in
zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field
- Three to five years work experience in a zoo or
similar working environment
- Excellent communication, organisational and practical
skills
- Strong management skills and the ability to work in a
team or independently
- Patience and willingness to work within a different
culture are essential
Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week with some
weekend work applicable.
Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of one (1) year. Two
(2) year contracts are also offered.
The following items are included in your full-time
contract: On-site
accommodation
Subsidised meals
Relocation
Assistance
Medical Insurance
For more information please visit our website www.animalsasia.org
To apply please forward cover letter and CV (stating
position you are applying for) and completed Job
Application form with expected salary to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org
Posted
08 June 2010
Epidemiology
Positions
As members of a five year cooperative agreement with
USAID Emerging Pandemic Threats-PREDICT Program to study the
emergence of zoonotic pathogens in wildlife, BOTH the Wildlife Health
Center at the University of California, Davis and the the Wildlife
Conservation Society (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada location) are
seeking scientists to work with our international research teams to
develop an adaptive surveillance strategy and analyze surveillance data
to predict emerging zoonotic pathogens.
PREDICT program: USAID has awarded a five-year
cooperative agreement to a constellation of leading experts in wildlife
surveillance including the University of California, Davis School of
Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Conservation Society, Wildlife Trust, The
Smithsonian Institute, and Global Viral Forecasting, Inc. to monitor
wildlife for zoonoses that could pose a major threat to human health.
Our efforts will increase the local capacity in geographic hot spots
throughout the world to identify the emergence of new infectious
diseases in high-risk wildlife such as bats, rodents, and non-human
primates. This award builds on our current monitoring of wild birds for
the H5N1 influenza virus to more broadly address the role played by
wildlife in facilitating the emergence and spread of new disease
threats (more information on PREDICT here: http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091021_1.html
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop methods to ensure a measurable and adaptive
surveillance strategy to detect zoonotic pathogens at high risk
interfaces for disease emergence;
2. Provide ongoing epidemiological advice to field staff in study
design, data collection, data management, data analysis and
interpretation;
3. Monitor on an ongoing basis digital and field surveillance data from
the region of focus for emerging disease events, and in collaboration
with the relevant country coordinator(s), make recommendations as to
whether the event warrants redirection of resources for wildlife
sampling;
4. Provide as-needed, monthly, and quarterly reports on the status of
emerging zoonotic diseases of wildlife origin in the region of focus;
5. Conduct data analysis, interpretation and produce high quality
scientific manuscripts;
6. Provide advice to information management staff on development of
data management tools for the PREDICT consortium;
7. Participate in scientific and public speaking, public relations
work, and fund raising activities as required;
8. Travel to consult with field staff, participate in field activities,
participate in logistic and/or scientific meetings.
EPIDEMIOLOGY POSITION #1
WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
Davis, California, USA (2-4 year term position)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. PhD in epidemiology, infectious disease, or
related-life science is required.
2. Previous experience in the field of epidemiology or disease ecology
is required.
3. Previous experience conducting independent, applied epidemiologic
analyses of surveillance data to identify patterns in infectious
disease distribution and spread in wildlife populations, spatial
analysis in GIS programs, and disease modeling is highly preferred.
4. Candidate should have excellent communication skills and
demonstrated experience in epidemiology with a significant or promising
publication track record in this area.
Position will be located at the Wildlife Health Center, One Health
Institute at the University of California in Davis, California, USA.
For more information on the Wildlife Health Center, go to http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/whc
EPIDEMIOLOGY POSITION #2
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY, Nanaimo BC
(Term position: Aug 1 2010 - September 30, 2014)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. PhD in biology, ecology, epidemiology, veterinary
medicine, or related-life science (required);
2. Previous post-doctoral experience in the field of wildlife disease
ecology (preferred).
3. Significant experience conducting independent, applied scientific
research on infectious diseases in wildlife populations (preferred);
4. A demonstrated understanding of the principles of biostatistics,
epidemiology, and/or mathematical modelling/population simulation
(preferred);
5. A significant or promising publication track record (preferred);
6. French language capabilities (preferred);
7. Eligible for an NSERC R&D Fellowship (preferred);
8. A demonstrated commitment to wildlife conservation (preferred).
(Please note that eligibility to work in Canada is required)
Position will be located in Nanaimo BC, Canada with the Wildlife
Conservation Society.
For more information on Wildlife Conservation Society go to wcscanada.org or wcs.org. For more information on Nanaimo,
see www.nanaimo.ca or www.tourismnanaimo.org.
To apply to the above positions please email curriculum
vitae, a statement of research interests, and contact information for 3
current references to:
Celina Roy croy@wcs.org
Program Assistant, Wildlife Conservation Society
Nanaimo BC, Canada
Please include in your subject line your last name and
PREDICT-EPI-MAY-10-UCD if applying for the UC-Davis position,
PREDICT-EPI-MAY-10-WCS if applying for the WCS position, or
PREDICT-EPI-MAY-10-Both if applying for both positions
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN MAY 28, 2010, AND
CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITIONS ARE FILLED.
Posted
01 May 2010
Residency
in Raptor Medicine and Surgery
The Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Minnesota
The Raptor Center is offering a combined program that
consists of a clinical residency in Raptor and Avian Medicine and
Surgery (non-ABVP), and Master of Public Health graduate program
(Executive Program). The Raptor Center is recognized internationally
for its work in raptor medicine and surgery, public and professional
education, and the identification of emerging issues related to raptor
health and populations. The Executive Program in Public Health Practice
http://www.sph.umn.edu/programs/phpexec/index.asp
is aimed at professionals with an advanced degree, and academic classes
can be tailored to focus on public health and conservation principles
related to Ecosystem Health. Upon completion the resident should be
eligible to sit for the American College of Veterinary Preventive
Medicine (ACVPM) Board Examination.
Requirements:
Candidates must possess a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
and be accepted to the Master of Public Health/Executive Program in
Public Health Practice at the University of Minnesota within the first
year. Applicants should be graduates of AVMA-accredited colleges or
schools of veterinary medicine or equivalent. An acceptable TOEFFL
score is required for applicants for whom English is not a first
language. Applicants should have good oral and written communication
skills. Preference will be given to candidates with training and
experience in ecosystem health, conservation biology, wildlife
management, or related disciplines, and a career interest in avian
conservation, wildlife epidemiology, or toxicology.
Duties:
The first year will focus primarily on clinical
training. Concurrent with an avian medicine and surgery training
program, residents manage cases under the supervision of faculty and
assist with all aspects of clinical medicine and surgery including
on-call duty. In addition, residents will: Assist in teaching and
supervising interns and senior veterinary students; participate in
research projects, public education programs, sponsored events, and
field work on endangered species; and, interact with other faculty and
graduate students in the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Public
Health, and other allied University of Minnesota units. Upon successful
completion/review of the first year, the second year focus will be on a
combination of clinical/teaching responsibilities and academic classes.
All required classes for the MPH Executive Program are offered online;
electives are generally offered in a traditional format. In addition,
residents will: Identify possible Master's Projects; investigate
collaborative opportunities for Field Experience; and, apply for
appropriate grants for additional support. Upon successful
completion/review of the second year, the third year focus will be on
the resident's Master's Project and Field Experience, with additional
academics and some clinical/teaching responsibilities.
Location:
The Raptor Center - College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
1920 Fitch Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Salary: Salary will be in accordance with
standard pay scale for residents in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
plus benefits and tuition.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Beginning Date: 01 July 2010 (flexible)
Contact: Please complete online application at: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1270580519246,
go to Search Postings and reference Requisition # 165617. Duplicate
application, transcript of CVM grades, curriculum vitae or resume, and
3 letters of reference can be sent to Michelle Willette, Chair of
Search Committee, at the above address e-mail: wille203@umn.edu.
Letter of application should contain a statement of how you perceive
this residency contributing to your professional goals and the role the
veterinary profession can play in wildlife conservation.
The University of Minnesota is an equal-opportunity educator and
employer.
Posted
30 April 2010
Wildlife
Field Ops Coordinator
Oiled Wildlife Care Network The Wildlife Health Center
is currently recruiting for a senior staff position as a Wildlife Field
Operations Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Director of
the Wildlife Health Center's Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN), this
position will coordinate wildlife capture and transportation activities
for the OWCN. As a key manager for the OWCN's spill response team, the
incumbent will lead wildlife field operations during oil spill
response. During non-‐spill periods, they will ensure oil spill
readiness by leading wildlife recovery training/informational workshops
for staff and volunteers throughout California, engage in research
activities to ensure 'best achievable collection and care' of oiled
wildlife, help oversee the use of staff and volunteers in the field,
supervise the acquisition and management of supplies necessary for
field operations, and assist with teaching and public service
activities.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Provide oversight and management of oiled wildlife
field operations (recovery and transportation of oiled wildlife to
stabilization and/or primary care facilities) during oil spill response
(35%).
• During non-‐spill periods, develop and exercise the OWCN’s recovery
and transportation capacity and readiness, including training,
equipping, and interacting with OWCN Member Organizations (35%).
• Perform collaborative and independent research that informs best
achievable oiled wildlife response in California (20%).
• Develop outreach materials on spill preparedness and wildlife field
techniques, and represent the OWCN and Wildlife Health Center at local,
regional, State and International events (10%).
Minimum Qualifications:
• B.S. degree in the biological sciences (ecology, wildlife biology,
etc.) and/or equivalent training.
• Detailed knowledge of the natural history of marine wildlife species
in California.
• Knowledge and experience with the methodologies and equipment for
safe and humane capture of wildlife
• Experience in coordinating staff, workloads and effectively managing
personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including those
needed to conduct workshops and make public presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate
scientific information in lay terms to volunteers and the public.
• Documented experience in research activities. For more information
and to apply: Visit the UC Davis Job Posting at http://www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55354
or visit http://www.owcn.org.
For Additional Information or Questions: Please contact
Michael Ziccardi, OWCN Director, at mhziccardi@ucdavis.edu.
Posted
23 April 2010
MSc Wild
Animal Health
MSc Wild Animal Biology
Royal Veterinary College,
University of London
Institute of Zoology, Zoological
Society of London
One year full time study starting each Autumn, leading
to an MSc qualification from the University of London. Courses
are delivered in partnership with the Zoological Society of London.
MSc Wild Animal Health applicants require a first degree
from a recognised veterinary school and learn alongside experts in the
field, to acquire knowledge and skills in wild animal management and
the epidemiology, treatment and control of disease.
MSc Wild Animal Biology applicants require a first
degree in Biology or Zoology. Participants acquire an
understanding of wild animal health and welfare through practical
exposure, and receive training in relevant research methodologies.
As our courses are popular, we recommend early
application.
Visit our website or call to find out more.
Web: www.rvc.ac.uk/postgrad
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7468 5134
Posted
April 22 2010
Veterinary
Forensic Pathologist
Two Positions Offered
Starting Salary: $81,823 USD per year (Series & Grade: GS-1801 13)
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Announcement Date: May/June 2010
For further information contact Ed Espinoza (ed_espinoza@fws.gov)
Periodically check the Laboratory website for specific announcement
dates http://www.lab.fws.gov
Once announced, the application process is conducted through the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management, USAJobs website at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov
Job Summary:
Both positions are at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensic
Laboratory of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is the only
full service wildlife forensic laboratory in the world. Its unique role
is to provide forensic analysis for Federal criminal investigations and
prosecutions. Typically, the prosecutions are against individuals
who commit criminal acts against threatened and endangered species.
The task of the Veterinary Forensic Pathologist in this setting is to
determine the cause of death of protected taxa (such as wolves, bears
and eagles) submitted to the laboratory by criminal investigators.
Causes of death may include gunshot, poisoning, electrocution,
vehicular trauma, etc. The Veterinary Forensic Pathologist uses every
tool available to determine cause of death (i.e., histology,
microscopy, analytical chemistry, digital x-ray, etc.). To do
this work, the Veterinary Forensic Pathologist is supported by a
competent team of professionals that include chemists, geneticists,
firearm examiners, an ornithologist, a herpetologist, mammalogists,
etc. Lastly, it is expected that the Veterinary Forensic
Pathologists will testify in Federal court as expert witnesses
regarding their conclusions.
The National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory is located in
Ashland, in the foothills of the Siskiyou mountains in Southern
Oregon. Ashland is the home of Southern Oregon University, with
which the laboratory maintains close collaborative ties, as well as of
the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This privileged location offers
all the advantages associated with sophisticated urban settings
(theaters, film festivals, concerts, restaurants, etc.), and all the
amenities associated with resort communities (skiing, rafting, fishing,
bike trails, hunting, etc.).
In summary, these positions at the National Fish and
Wildlife Forensic Laboratory allow the professional to work at a
unique, cutting-edge facility, pursue a meaningful,
conservation-oriented career, and live in a community that offers
exceptional quality of life.
Information on Ashland Oregon
• http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/november-december/best-of-the-best.html
• http://ashlandchamber.com/
Posted
20 April 2010
Ecology
Research Positions
Colorado Amphibian Conservation Dr. Pieter Johnson,
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Colorado,
Boulder
We are currently seeking highly motivated undergraduates
or recent graduates to apply for positions studying Amphibian
Conservation in Colorado. These positions will focus on the study of
major threats to native amphibians, including invasive species, land
use change, and infectious diseases. Hiring is in progress for field-
and lab-based positions. Positions are full-time and begin in mid-May
and end in late-August.
Colorado Field Team (2 positions)
Field assistants will conduct intensive sampling of amphibian
populations throughout Colorado and will visit >50 wetlands through
the duration of the summer. Ongoing projects include: (a) monitoring of
native leopard frog populations, (b) elimination of non-native
amphibians (bullfrogs), and (c) broad-scale surveys of amphibian
biodiversity. Successful applicants should have a background in
ecology, biology, or similar field, experience conducting field
research, preferably with amphibians, and outdoor experience.
Applicants must be well organized, highly responsible, conscientious,
physically fit, and able to work closely with others under adverse
conditions. Applicants with the ability to recognize and identify
amphibians are preferred.
Colorado Experimental Team (2 positions)
Research assistants will work to plan, implement, and complete
experimental projects focused on amphibian disease ecology at the
University of Colorado Boulder campus. Ongoing projects include (a)
identifying the diversity of pathogens in amphibian communities, (b)
understanding the effects of parasites on amphibian malformations, (c)
testing the effects of biodiversity on pathogen transmission.
Researchers will gain experience with a range of species (amphibians,
snails, and parasites) and techniques (necropsies, parasite
identification, microscopy, and experimental design). Successful
applicants should have a background in ecology, biology, or similar
field, and experience conducting laboratory research, preferably
involving amphibians or pathogens. Applicants must be well organized,
highly responsible, conscientious, and able to work closely with
others. Applicants with previous laboratory or amphibian experience are
preferred. To Apply: send a cover letter stating which position(s) you
are applying for, a current resume, an unofficial transcript, and
contact information for two references to Miranda Redmond (Miranda.Redmond@colorado.edu),
preferably as a single pdf. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Start/End dates may be flexible. Please contact
Miranda Redmond with questions. Candidates are expected to work 40
hours/week. For more information, see www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysites/pieter.
California Research Positions:
Amphibian Disease Ecology Dr. Pieter Johnson, Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology University of Colorado, Boulder
We are currently seeking highly motivated undergraduates
or recent graduates to apply for positions studying Amphibian Disease
Ecology in California. These positions will focus on the interactive
effects of land use change and biodiversity losses on infectious
diseases in amphibians, including pathogens that cause limb deformities
and population declines. Positions are full-time and begin in mid-May
and end in late-August.
California Field Team (East Bay): 2 Positions Field
assistants will conduct intensive sampling of amphibian populations at
more than 150 wetlands across the Bay Area of California, including
Sonoma, Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties. Selected
individuals will gain valuable experience in sampling amphibians,
aquatic invertebrates, fishes, pathogens, water chemistry and wetland
habitat assessment. Ongoing projects include: (a) identifying the
determinants of aquatic biodiversity and (b) evaluating the effects of
land use change on amphibian disease and deformities.
California Experimental Team (Hopland) : 1 Position A
research assistant will participate in the design and implementation of
outdoor mesocosm and field experiments designed to evaluate the effects
of biodiversity losses on amphibian disease. Experiments will be
established at the Hopland Research and Extension Center in Mendocino
County. The selected candidate will develop skills in experimental
design, field sampling of amphibians, parasite biology, water
chemistry, and statistical analysis. Housing will be provided at the
Hopland Field Station. Pacific Northwest Field Team A: 1 Position We
are seeking a field assistant to conduct intensive sampling of
amphibian wetlands in California, Oregon, and Washington as part of a
National Geographic-sponsored project. The research team will be based
in California but will make trips throughout the Pacific Northwest to
resurvey historical malformation sites. Selected individuals will gain
valuable experience in sampling amphibians, aquatic invertebrates,
fishes, pathogens, water chemistry and wetland habitat assessment.
Housing will be provided but candidates should be prepared to camp
frequently.
Education/Experience: Successful applicants should have
a background in ecology, biology, or a similar discipline, experience
conducting field research, preferably with amphibians, and outdoor
experience. Applicants must be well organized, highly responsible,
conscientious, physically fit, and able to work closely with others
under adverse conditions. Applicants with the ability to recognize and
identify amphibians are preferred. To Apply: send a cover letter
stating which position(s) you are applying for, a current resume, an
unofficial transcript, and contact information for two references to
Miranda Redmond (Miranda.Redmond@colorado.edu),
preferably as a single pdf. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled. Start/End dates may be flexible. Please contact
Miranda Redmond with questions. Candidates are expected to work 40
hours/week. For more information, see www.colorado.edu/eeb/facultysites/pieter.
Wildlife
veterinary study abroad in Africa
Eko Tracks, your representative in Cary, North
Carolinaoffers special interest courses designed for students in
veterinary science where you will meet and interact with wildlife
veterinarians in South Africa, hands-on. Learn about the crucial role
of veterinarians in the growing wildlife industry by participating in
game capture operations, field and lab work. This course focuses on
wildlife veterinary science, wildlife diseases and medicine, capture
and care of wild animals, breeding of rare species, wildlife
rehabilitation, ecosystems and biodiversity conservation.
Program highlights are a visit to the
OnderstepoortVeterinarySchool, local community veterinary services and
various wildlife rehabilitation centers where orphaned and injured wild
animals are treated and cared for. Life in the bush, learning practical
bush skills, tracking wildlife on foot and study wildlife behavior is
an experience of a life time. Travel through the spectacular
Drakensberg Escarpment while descending to the world famous
KrugerNational Parkand spend a few days in this wildlife wonder of
Africa. The highlight for veterinary students is to participate in
hands-on game capture few people ever get to experience.
Read more about these exciting courses on our website www.ekotracks.com
and get a head start at this once in a life time educational
experience. Eko Tracks is booking study abroad trips now. To apply,
please print the application form from the website and mail or fax it
to the office of Eko Tracks.
Application
for Doctoral Fellowship
Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence
The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research
Excellence (INBRE) is supported by a grant from the National Institutes
of Health. The primary objective of the INBRE Doctoral Fellowship
program is to recruit high quality graduate students at the University
of Alaska and provide up to four years’ of support for a project in the
Biomedical Sciences, in the labs of Alaska INBRE supported faculty.
Doctoral students funded through this program will gain valuable
experience in designing, conducting and reporting biomedical research.
Only one external doctoral fellowship will be awarded each year.
The goal of this Doctoral Fellowship is to promote
successful recruitment of high quality graduate students in Alaska. The
applicant must be a new (to University of Alaska) Ph.D. student to be
enrolled in the Graduate program at UAF or UAA, having maintained good
academic standing (min. 3.0 GPA) in their undergraduate studies.
Applicants are expected to apply to the Graduate School at the time of
application and have a major advisor at University of Alaska Fairbanks
or Anchorage. The student is required to form a graduate advisory
committee and filed a graduate study plan by the end of the first
fellowship year.
Awards will be limited to students applying to work in the labs of
Alaska INBRE Investigators: UAA: Dr. Loren Buck, Dr. Frank von Hippel,
Dr. Jocelyn Krebs, Dr. Miki Ii, Dr. Cindy Knall or Dr. Jason Burkhead.
UAF: Dr. Karsten Hueffer, Dr. Jon Runstadler, Dr. Todd O’Hara, Dr.
Marvin Schulte, Dr. Naoki Takebayashi (Bioinformatics), Dr. Mary Beth
Leigh, Dr. Erich Follmann or Dr. Lee Taylor.
For full application & description please follow the
link below:
http://www.alaska.edu/inbre/inbre-students/graduate-students/GraduateFellowshipAnnouncement2010-2011.pdf
Ph.D.
students in Infectious Disease, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, and
Molecular/Cellular Biomedical Science
The University of Alaska INBRE (IDEA Network of
Biomedical Research Excellence) is recruiting quality Ph.D. students in
the areas of Infectious Disease, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, and
Molecular/Cellular Biomedical Science. A competitive fellowship
is available that has guaranteed funding for up to 4 years. Applicants
are required to pursue a Ph.D. in the lab of an INBRE-supported faculty
member at either University of Alaska Fairbanks or University of
Alaska Anchorage, and must supply a pre-proposal to the chosen faculty
that will include an Application
cover page, NIH Biosketch, GRE scores, college transcript with GPA, and
2 letters of reference to the faculty member (application form).
Applications will be pre-screened by the selected faculty. The
faculty member and applicant will collaborate to prepare a project
proposal to be submitted to the review committee with
recommendations.
Review Criteria: Quality of proposal, quality of student (GPA,
GRE, Biosketch), and letters of recommendation. For areas of
study and more information on INBRE faculty, please visit the INBRE website (areas of focus)
or contact Alaska INBRE at inbre@alaska.edu.
The largest state in the United States, Alaska has an unsurpassed
display of northern lights, mushing, glaciers, mountains and cultural
and natural history.
Peace Corps is Seeking Environmental Professionals!
Are you looking for a different way to share information
and educate others about the environment while living and working in a
developing nation? Peace Corps may be the answer. Founded
by President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps was created to provide
education and technical training to citizens of other countries and to
foster cross‑cultural exchange. Since 1961, over 190,000
Volunteers have served in 139 countries around the world. Peace
Corps is looking for environmental professionals who are interested in
new and challenging opportunities or considering alternatives to
traditional retirement. Volunteers work in local communities to create
sustainable environmentally focused projects varying from potable water
systems to community recycling and reforestation programs. The
education and professional background of volunteers includes:
biologists, engineers, foresters, as well as educators and park
administrators. Volunteers come from all walks of life but every
one shares in their dedication to the environment and improving the
lives of others. Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment and provides a
living allowance, full medical and dental care, transportation to
and from the assigned country, as well as readjustment funds on
completion of service. Immerse yourself in a new culture and have the
experience of a lifetime working with others. For more
information on the Peace Corps, and opportunities focused on the
environment, click
here or copy and paste the link below into your web
browser. www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.env&cid=wda
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