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RESEARCH INTERN The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is seeking a paid summer Research Intern to advance Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and other environmental protections at the federal, state, and local levels. This position is located at our Washington, D.C. office and is available immediately on a full-time (40 hr/wk) or part-time (24 hr/wk) basis. The Research Intern will assist EIP’s analysts, attorneys, and communications staff in reviewing responses to freedom of information act requests, entering data, conducting internet searches, and carrying out related tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, highly-organized, and detail-oriented individual with a demonstrated passion for the environment. Qualifications : Rising undergraduate college junior or senior, or current master’s candidate, pursuing a degree in political science, environmental sciences, pre-law, environmental engineering, GIS, or a related field; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows PCs; Able to work independently and with a team while managing and prioritizing multiple assignments; Knowledge of how to use GIS mapping software, knowledge of environmental concerns stemming from coal ash disposal, factory farming, and the oil and gas industry, and an interest in environmental politics are preferred. To Apply :  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by May 7, 2019 to   Courtney   Bernhardt at cbernhardt@environmentalintegrity.org (please put “Summer Research Intern Application” in the subject line), or mailed to Environmental Integrity Project, Attn: Courtney Bernhardt, 1000 Vermont Ave. N.W. Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005. Please include whether you are interested in a full or part-time position and your preferred start and end dates in your cover letter. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

The STANTEC RESEARCH group has on opening for a highly motivated, full-time professional level Civil/Environmental Engineer. The successful candidate will work on challenging, diverse and high-profile research projects associated with water, wastewater, water reuse, and energy/sustainability projects. This exciting opportunity provides substantial career growth opportunities. Your Opportunity We are currently looking to add an Environmental Engineer to support the STANTEC RESEARCH group in our Pasadena, CA office location. Your Key Responsibilities Prepare proposals focused on research topics from various outside funding agencies and organizations. Prepare proposals for client-funded research in support of municipal projects. Prepare technical papers for peer reviewed journals and present findings at selected conferences. Organize, draft and coordinate production of assigned sections of various reports to ensure technical consistency and inclusion of appropriate documentation. Lead and conduct desktop studies, literature reviews, and related investigations for various research projects. Plan, conduct and manage bench-, pilot- and field-scale investigations focused on water and wastewater treatment. Interact with client, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to present and discuss all technical and non-technical elements of projects. Provide imaginative and innovative thinking to existing and new areas of research. Devise novel and detailed approaches in developing solutions for problems encountered. Travel required when requested. Education and Experience PhD in civil/environmental engineering. 1-5 years of experience is preferred. Specific expertise in water, wastewater, or energy (as relates to water) field. Extremely strong verbal and written skills. Evidence of writing skills will be requested. Strong problem-solving skills. Good organizational skills. Detail-oriented and accustomed to producing high quality work. Experience with report writing, developing technical proposals and preparing task budgets. Strong propensity and track-record for writing peer-reviewed journal articles. Experience working in a team environment. Hands-on experience conducting lab experiments and pilot studies. Knowledge of analytical chemistry instruments and techniques. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary You will serve as a Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) at the Starkville, Mississippi Field Station of the National Wildlife Research Center. This position deals primarily with research on the abundance and impacts of fish-eating birds and also feral swine, including disease transfer, to protect agriculture, aquaculture facilities, natural resources and public health. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Assists research biologists in conducting studies designed to reduce bird damage to agricultural crops and commercial aquaculture. Assists research biologists in conducting studies designed to reduce feral swine damage to agricultural crops, natural resources and reducing disease threats. Collects and organizes a variety of administrative and technical data useful to wildlife biologists in preparing annual reports and work plans. Performs descriptive and basic statistical analyses of data sets. Collaborates with station biologists in preparing charts, graphs, and summary tables for reports and publications. Traps, transports, and cares for birds and feral pigs as needed for laboratory and field studies. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Wilderness Fellow Position Description Title : Wilderness Fellow Reports To : SWS National Program Director Classification : Hourly Location : 10 Positions are available, located in the following: Hungry Horse, Montana; Helena, Montana; Jackson, Wyoming (2 positions); Central Sierras, California; Tahoe, California; Rutland, Vermont; Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Hoonah and Yakutat, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska. Duration : June 10, 2019 – December 3, 2019 Time : Full Time, Seasonal Salary : $600 weekly stipend Benefits: 1 earned personal day per month (vacation is not eligible to be cashed out at any time) and federal holidays; Forest Service housing provided. Closing Date : April 26th, 2019 Partners The Society for Wilderness Stewardship (SWS) is a non-profit organization seeking to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness.  In other words, we are a professional society working to set the standard for wilderness management.  The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute (Leopold) is dedicated to the development and dissemination of knowledge needed to improve management of wilderness, parks, and similarly protected areas.  Leopold was established in 1993 under the Rocky Mountain Research Station and has been the wilderness research arm of federal agencies ever since.  The Institute operates under an interagency agreement among the federal agencies that have wilderness management or research responsibility – the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) was founded by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, and today oversees 445 wilderness areas or 33% of the National Wilderness Preservation System.  Inaugural Chief of the USFS, Gifford Pinchot, stated that the USFS existed to “provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run.” Program Overview The Wilderness Fellows Program is a collaborative of the three organizations above, and was created in order to complete Wilderness Character Baseline Assessments, thereby continuing important assessment work that has been underway since 2001, and fulfilling the USFS Wilderness Stewardship Performance (WSP) element “Wilderness Character Baseline”.  The Wilderness Character Baseline requires that steps be made to determine a baseline and provide the foundation for evaluating trends in wilderness character.  These trends indicate the outcome of management actions and success at ‘preserving wilderness character’ as directed by the Wilderness Act. As stated in Keeping It Wild 2: An Updated Interagency Strategy to Monitor Trends in Wilderness Character Across the National Wilderness Preservation System (Landres et. al, 2015), “the results of wilderness character monitoring provide [agency staff who manage wilderness day-to-day, and regional and national staff who develop wilderness policy and assess its effectiveness] some of the key data they need to improve wilderness stewardship and wilderness policy.”  The report goes on to say that, “Implementing this monitoring strategy does not guarantee the preservation of wilderness character, but it informs and improves wilderness stewardship, and ensures managers are accountable to the central mandate of the 1964 Wilderness act – to preserve wilderness character.” In 2001, the USFS Wilderness Monitoring Committee developed the first national framework for Wilderness Character Monitoring (WCM).  Progression was attained by the USFS in 2006 with WCM pilot testing occurring in every FS region, the publication of the Applying the Concept of Wilderness Character to National Forest Planning, Monitoring and Management in 2008, and the 2009 distribution of the Technical Guide for Monitoring Selected Conditions Related to Wilderness Character .   The USFS and Leopold now stand at the brink of publishing the second generation Technical Guide (expected June 2019), a tool that promises to advance WCM across the nation.  Wilderness Fellows will apply the tools in the Technical Guide to carry out wilderness character baseline assessments.  Fellows will complete base level work for numerous wilderness areas that will inform future targeted assessments. Position Overview The Wilderness Fellow Program is seeking qualified candidates to fill Wilderness Fellow positions.  Fellows are based in locations around the country, with a significant amount of travel within their base region.   Work is roughly 80% office based and 20% field based and is performed at USFS offices to directly support the goals of a collaborative wilderness character monitoring initiative currently underway in the USFS. Primary Wilderness Fellow Responsibilities Attend one week training in Granby, Colorado (travel provided).  Work out of remote USFS locations, residing in USFS housing.  Coordinate meetings with USFS resource specialists and line officers to gather information regarding wilderness character. Research, compile and analyze legislative and administrative historical data per wilderness area. Travel to and into wilderness areas.  Compile and analyze data for selected monitoring indicators and complete components of a baseline assessment for wilderness character monitoring. Implement inventory and monitoring strategies for tracking wilderness character. Participate in weekly conference calls. Set and meet benchmarks and deadlines for data collection, meetings, and draft and final reports. Create a narrative report for each wilderness area worked in. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree preferred. Educational background in Wilderness Management, Protected Area/Natural Resource Management, Recreation Resource Management, Conservation Social Science, Environmental Policy, Natural, Biological and/or Physical Science. Deep interest in wilderness/resource management and the U.S. Forest Service. Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Research skill and attention to detail and organization. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on projects, high degree of initiative. Understanding and ability to use GIS is a plus. Results-oriented with the ability to set and follow realistic goals and objectives. Flexibility to adapt when faced with changing needs and priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, comfort with technology. Ability to travel to training and remote field locations (travel provided), and to relocate if necessary (assistance not provided).  To Apply : E-mail a resume, cover letter, a one-to-two page writing sample, and three professional or academic references to Heather MacSlarrow at: hiringmanager@wildernessstewardship.org Essential Function : Employee may be required to sit, stand, and lift objects up to 50 lbs.  Employee may be required to travel and camp in the backcountry, and to drive or fly to remote project locations.  The Society for Wilderness Stewardship is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Fellowship Term (13 months): May 2019 – June 2020 Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) is seeking a dedicated individual, passionate about working in the non-profit sector, to provide 13 months of service as a full-time paid fellow for a cutting-edge organization focused on designing innovative solutions to address community climate, energy and resource efficiency goals. Working within SEI’s Nonprofit Leadership Fellowship, this candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with our Executive Director, in addition to Directors, Managers and others on our team, and will be focused on the multi-faceted implementation of SEI’s Marin School of Environmental Leadership (MarinSEL) program. Strategic Energy Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Field Ecologists reports to the Field Operations Manager . Field Ecologist I -   The Field Ecologist I is a technical position that performs routine maintenance and inventory management on all terrestrial and possibly aquatic instrumentation and sampling equipment. Location NEON’s Domain 02 encompasses the mid-Atlantic region from Georgia to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  The core site, which is home to the domain’s support facility and laboratory, is located at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal VA, only 66 miles from Washington DC. The other two sites that comprise D02 are located in Annapolis, MD at the Smithsonian Ecological Research Center (SERC) and at Blandy Experimental Farm, in Boyce VA, a Part of University of Virginia. The field season here begins in March and runs through to the beginning of November so you will experience the full spectrum of weather this area can offer.  There are ticks that carry Lyme disease, among other zoonotics, and the vegetation can often be difficult to work in. Because SERC is over two hours away, there will be overnight stays that can last up to a week depending on the sampling that is taking place.  Techs will need to be flexible in the hours that they will be asked to work, with some days starting before dawn and some ending after dusk.  Much of our work is conducted at plots that will remain active research sites for the length of the project. Access to the plots is typically off-trail and can require walking 100 to 400 meters on uneven ground through thick vegetation and elevation changes.    Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful as we are surrounded by national parks and forests and within a short drive to everything that our nation’s capital city can offer.  As a D02 employee, you receive a Smithsonian ID, after going through a background check, which can be used to access museums and discounts for parking and merchandise. Major Responsibilities Instrumentation (tower) emphasis: Test, troubleshoot and operate instruments, sensors, calibration equipment and test fixtures. Inspect and maintain civil infrastructure including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks and instrument huts. Record activities, completed work and trouble tickets according to Field Operations protocol. Computer interfacing with sensors for troubleshooting and remote monitoring purposes (i.e. PuTTY, specific sensor software, SAS or other visual analytic tool) Example of relevant instrumentation: Eddy Covariance turbulent exchange and storage exchange sensors, aspirated air temperature sensors, anemometers (2D and 3D), photometer, pyranometer, LI-840A, Picarro G2131-I or L2130-I, Mass flow controllers/meters, Radiometers, LI-7200, soil sensors including - salinity/moisture, CO2, heat flux, wet deposition, precipitation gauges (DFIR, tipping bucket, throughfalls), humidity probe, barometer, SUNA (Submersible Ultraviolet Nitrate analyzer), multiparameter sonde, and pressure transducers  General duties include: Report activities, completed work, and sampling problems according to Field Operations protocols. Inspect, maintain and operate field, safety and laboratory equipment. Operate laboratory equipment (e.g. Wiley Mill, drying oven, analytical balance, centrifugal mill, pH meter, microscope, and muffle furnace). Assist the Field Operations Manager with recruiting and training of seasonal field personnel. Provide instruction and technical guidance to seasonal field personnel. Perform plot establishment by locating plots with GPS navigation as well as measuring and marking plots. Assist the Field Operations Manager with materials planning, inventory and ordering as well as day-to-day oversight of personnel and scheduling of activities coordinated from the field office. Follow NEON Project safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.  Field activities may include: Follow established, standardized field protocols for sample collection and handling; record and verify accuracy of data from sample collections; process samples in the laboratory; send samples to external analytical labs. Train and lead field crews performing the aforementioned items. Perform other field sampling activities as assigned including: ground beetle collection (pitfall trapping), mosquito collection (CO2 light traps, tick collection (dragging and flagging) and soil core collection. Test, troubleshoot and operate tower, soil and aquatic instruments, calibration equipment and test fixtures. Inspect and maintain civil infrastructure including boom arms, sensor mounts, towers, boardwalks and instrument huts. Monitor and sample aquatic sites for water quality, biological indicators and physical properties of site (e.g. gaging streams, geomorphic mapping).  Physical demands: The work is physical and involves walking, hiking, prolonged standing, walking and bending. Heavy items (e.g. equipment and packs up to 40 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis.  Work environment: Fieldwork includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Tower work involves performing work on instrument towers ranging in height from 24 feet to 300 feet, which will include ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs. Position Requirements The NEON Project will be selecting a Field Ecologist I.   Equivalent education and experience may be considered. Field Ecologist I Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental sciences or related scientific discipline, or technical. One (1) or more years’ of related experience to include: Instrumentation (e.g. maintaining terrestrial, aquatic, and/or flux instrumentation; maintenance of electrical/mechanical components; maintenance of laboratory equipment.) Field Experience  All Field Ecologist Levels: Ability to work in a team environment. Experience should include performing scientific data entry and data management. Ability to hike off-trail to assigned field site for long distances carrying field equipment (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) for extended periods. Ability and willingness to travel overnight frequently (e.g. semi-monthly for 3-4 nights).  The NEON Project will take into consideration qualifications for specific and diverse experience in the following areas:   Leadership: Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others. Effective problem solving skills and the ability to determine and act on changing priorities in a fast paced dynamic environment. Ability to organize and execute multiple activities and priorities.  Skills: Ability to perform minor troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of field equipment. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability and willingness to learn and adopt new technologies as needed. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make effective decisions that take into consideration safety and operational standards.  Working conditions: Ability and willingness to work varied field operations schedules (up to 12+ hours per day), including split shift, part-time, pre-dawn early mornings, evenings and weekends. Ability and willingness to work on towers ranging in height from 24 feet to 300 feet including ascending and descending multiple flights of stairs on instrument towers. Perform field assignments in a variety of terrain and of weather conditions including cold and wet winter weather and extreme heat. Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, noise and toxicodendron plants (e.g. poison ivy and poison oak), ticks, biting insects and other natural hazards. Ability and willingness to travel overnight frequently (e.g. semi-monthly for 3-4 nights) is required.  Must have permanent authorization for US employment.   Employment is contingent on background screen, drug screen, motor vehicle records check and physical.   Must possess a current and valid State issued driver’s license with insurable Department of Motor vehicle record (parking violations, minor driving offenses excluded) as determined by Battelle’s insurance provider. Legal Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. BENEFITS Battelle’s competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.  Battelle provides employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Based in the center of the Ñeembucú Wetland System, Para La Tierra’s research team has been investigating the behavior, ecology, and social structure of the Black-&-Gold Howler monkey. Our research station offers an incredible opportunity to study these highly adaptable arboreal primates in a variety of different habitats, from riparian forests to the city parks. As tropical forests continue to disappear, it is increasingly important to understand how wild animals can survive alongside human populations. Para La Tierra is interested in understanding how the primates are affected by the urban environment of the city of Pilar, how their behavior varies from that of the groups located outside the city, and what can be done to better protect the wild animals from the negative effects of the near constant human-wildlife interaction.   Primate Behaviour Research Interns are challenged to further our collective understanding of the Howler monkeys found in Ñeembucú. With the help of our expert on-site primatologist, each intern creates their own methodology, collects independent data, analyses their results, and presents their findings. The focus of the study will be completely defined by the intern’s own interests. Previous interns have studied: Parasitology, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Acoustic Behaviour, Social Structure, and much more.   When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion?    At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.   Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marshes and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters.   Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.   Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in promoting the conservation of this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.    Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit conservation organization that protects habitats and species in Paraguay through scientific research, community outreach and environmental education.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to   paralatierra.py@gmail.com . Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.   $925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.   Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.    Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.