[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship with The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is pleased to solicit applications for the NatureNet Science Fellowship a trans-disciplinary postdoctoral fellowship and research grant program. The NatureNet Science Fellows program bridges academic excellence and conservation practice to create a new generation of climate change leaders who combine the rigor of academic science with real-world application. The outstanding early-career scientists in this 2-year postdoctoral program differ from other postdocs in two major ways: 1. They have prioritized improving and expanding their research skills- directing their efforts towards problems at the interface of climate, conservation, business, technology, and people; AND 2. They are committed to their professional development- participating and applying trainings designed to improve skills in science communication, working-group facilitation, and leadership. Recognizing that The Nature Conservancy's conservation mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures- NatureNet encourages applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law. The call for applications features two post-doctoral opportunities. Read the Eligibility and Award Terms carefully to determine the best fit for your research program. For both programs, applicants should identify a project and mentors from the available list: https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/ FULL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Applicants will work with a Nature Conservancy mentor and a senior scholar (or scholars) from our 2019 Partner Universities- Brown University; Columbia University; Stanford University; Science for Nature and People Partnership, University of California - Los Angeles; University of Minnesota; University of Virginia; or the University of Queensland to develop a research program. The Conservancy expects post-doctoral appointments to start between May and September. Each Fellow will receive a non-negotiable annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the postdoctoral position expected to run for two consecutive years. In addition to the stipend, each Fellow receives an annual travel budget of approximately $5,000 and an annual research fund of approximately $20,000. Second-year renewal of the fellowship is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program. RESEARCH GRANT Applicants and a university mentor from their host institution collaborate with a Nature Conservancy mentor to develop a research application. Each grantee will receive a research stipend of $20,000, with the grant period expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal of the grant is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program. The Conservancy will distribute grant funds between May and September. Funds are awarded directly to the grantee's institution and may be used by the grantee for such purposes as equipment, technical assistance, professional travel, trainee support, or any other activity directly related to the grantees's research. Salary support is limited to a maximum of three months of the established academic salary (not including IDC). For more information on the NatureNet Science Fellowship and to apply please visit: https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/ Dawn O'Neal, Ph.D. | Director NNSF and SIP | Global Science | dawn.on...@tnc.org
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity @ The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is pleased to solicit applications for the NatureNet Science Fellows program (https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/), a trans-disciplinary postdoctoral fellowship program aimed at bridging academic excellence and conservation practice to mitigate, and adapt to, climate change. The NatureNet Science Fellowships offers outstanding early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to improve and expand their research skills while directing their efforts toward problems at the interface of climate, conservation, business, technology, and people. Recognizing that our conservation mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures- we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law. Fellows will work with a Nature Conservancy mentor and a hosting senior scholar (or scholars) to develop a research program. This joint mentorship model allows for fellows to take fundamental research questions and the traditional support provided by universities and embed themselves in the practice of applied conservation through TNC networks. Fellows will also spend up to two weeks each year in science communications training and intensive collaboration and problem-solving opportunities. The 2018 call for applications features two post-doctoral opportunities the Full Postdoctoral Fellowship and a Research Grant: Full Postdoctoral Fellowship Applicants identify and work with a Nature Conservancy mentor and a senior scholar (or scholars) from our 2018 partner universities- Arizona State University; Brown University; Cornell University; Columbia University; University of California - Los Angeles; or the University of Pennsylvania to develop a research program. Eligible individuals will 1) Not be employed as a post-doctoral student (at another university) at the start of this fellowship and 2) Have completed their doctorate within five years before the application close date in November. Applicants who have not yet completed their doctorate must clearly indicate on the application the date the degree is expected. The Conservancy expects post-doctoral appointments to start between May and September. Each Fellow will receive a non-negotiable annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the postdoctoral position expected to run for two consecutive years. In addition to the stipend, each Fellow receives an annual travel budget of approximately $5,000 and an annual research fund of approximately $20,000. Second-year renewal of the fellowship is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program. Research Grant Applicants and a university mentor from their host institution collaborate with a Nature Conservancy mentor to develop a research application. Eligible individuals will 1) Hold a post-doctoral position at an accredited university or research institution at the time of application and 2) Have completed their doctorate within five years before the application close date in November. Each grantee will receive a research stipend of $20,000, with the grant period expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal of the grant is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program. The Conservancy will distribute grant funds between May and September. Funds are awarded directly to the grantee's institution and may be used by the grantee for such purposes as equipment, technical assistance, professional travel, trainee support, or any other activity directly related to the grantees's research. Salary support is limited to a maximum of two months of the established academic salary. For more information on the NatureNet science Fellowship and Research Grants, to identify TNC and university mentors, and to apply please visit: https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/ Dawn O'Neal, Ph.D. Director, NatureNet Science Fellows & Science Impact Programs The Nature Conservancy Office of the Chief Scientist naturenetscie...@tnc.org https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Request for Proposals: 2017 Huyck Research Grants
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville, NY (approximately 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY) is now accepting proposals for 2017 Huyck Research Grants. *Open to researchers at all stages of their careers*, Huyck Research Grants support work in basic and applied ecology, conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land use history, and other areas of natural science. Typical grant awards are for $2000, but can be as much as $3500 for projects that involve extended residencies. Applications for the 2017 Huyck Research Grant program are due Friday, February 17. For more information on Huyck Research Grants and how to apply, please visit our website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/huyck-research-grants.html Please address inquiries about the Huyck Research Grant Program to William Eldridge, Research Committee Chair, resea...@huyckpreserve.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Job Opportunities @ Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station has two exciting employment opportunities for recent undergraduates interested in science and environmental education for summer 2016. Housing is available. *Applications are accepted until Monday, May 2 or until positions are filled. Applications should be sent to d...@huyckpreserve.org.* Interested applicants should visit us online for details about the positions, course you will be instructing, and application process: www.huyckpreserve.org/jobs *Residential Coordinator and Field Teaching Assistant* RCTAs act as support staff for three sessions of the Preserve's three-week high school summer ecology course, Wildlife Ecology Research. Two nine week positions (June 6-August 7) are available. Applicants must have completed a BA/BS degree, preferably in a science related field. Staff is responsible for providing student supervision before and after classes each day, overnight, and on occasional non-academic days. Additionally, staff is responsible for shopping for food; assisting students with meal planning and preparation; overseeing the completion of household duties; planning evening and non-academic day activities; and assisting students with nightly assignments. Staff will also have the opportunity to act as a teaching assistant for field based classes, tutor students daily lectures, and teach their own field-based lesson if desired. Training and course preparation will begin June 6 prior to the start of the first session. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest and/or experience in field ecology and research, science education, outdoor trip leading/camp counselor, and cooking and meal planning for groups of 12. *To Apply (Applications accepted until Monday, May 2 or positions filled)* Complete applications and letters of reference should be emailed to d...@huyckpreserve.org with "Applicant's Last Name RCTA" in the subject line. A complete application includes: 1) Assembled into a single PDF or WORD document, a cover letter describing your interest and reason for applying as well as the skills you will bring to the position and a current CV/resume no more than 2 pages in length. 2) Two letters of reference. Submitted _separately_ to the above email address. -- Dawn O'Neal, PhD Executive Director Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 cell:518-813-5583 phone: 518-797-3440 email: d...@huyckpreserve.org http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
[ECOLOG-L] Call for applications: 2016 Research Grants and Undergraduate Internships at the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville, NY (approximately 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY) is pleased to announce several research opportunities for summer 2016. _Open to researchers at all stages of their careers_, are our Huyck Research Grants. Huyck Research Grants support work in basic and applied ecology, conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land use history, and other areas of natural science. Typical grant awards are for $2000, but can be as much as $3500 for projects that involve extended residencies. Applications for the 2016 Huyck Research Grant program are due Friday, March 11. For more information on Huyck Research Grants and how to apply, please visit our website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/huyck-research-grants.html _Undergraduate students_ interested in the natural sciences are encouraged to apply to our Odum Internship in Field Ecology. This 8-week internship pairs students with the Preserve’s Summer Research Fellow, Dr. Jerad Mellard, for original field-based research. Students typically engage in a small independent projects and are expected to collect and analyze data and to present their results at the Preserve’s Annual Science Symposium. This is an unpaid internship though housing is provided. Applications for the 2016 Odum Internship are due Friday, March 11. More information about the internship and application instructions can be found on the Huyck Preserve website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/odum-internship.html Information on our Summer Research Fellow, Dr. Mellard, on his website: http://jpmellard.bitbucket.org/file/Welcome.html Please address inquiries about research opportunities at the Huyck Preserve to the Executive Director, Dawn O’Neal (d...@huyckpreserve.org). -- Dawn O'Neal, PhD Executive Director Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 email: d...@huyckpreserve.org http://www.huyckpreserve.org/
[ECOLOG-L] Residential Research Fellowship at Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is pleased to offer a summer research fellowship of $10,000 plus residency (beginning in May and ending in September) and station fees for Ph.D. level researchers in any science discipline that can benefit from research station experience. The Fellow will conduct on-site independent research, act as the primary mentor for undergraduate students participating in the Preserve's Odum Internship in Field Ecology (mid-June through mid-August), and lead the Preserve’s Thursday Lecture Series. Fellows are also encouraged to participate in one of the Preserve’s many public outreach programs to share their research with the greater community. Preference will be given to individuals and projects with the potential to develop into long-term research activities at the Preserve. Ph.D. level researchers at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply. More information about the fellowship and application instructions can be found on the Huyck Preserve website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/srf *The application deadline is Monday, November 2, 2015.*Please address inquiries about the position to Dawn O'Neal, Executive Director, at resea...@huyckpreserve.org The Huyck Preserve is an independent non-profit nature preserve and one of the oldest biological field stations in the United States with an 80 year history of supporting science education and research. This 2,000-acre Preserve is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY, in the historic village of Rensselaerville. The Preserve, a mosaic of old-growth, secondary, and plantation forests with two impounded water bodies and numerous wetlands all available for research. Further information on the Preserve can be found at: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ Dawn O'Neal, PhD Executive Director Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 cell:518-813-5583 phone: 518-797-3440 email: educat...@huyckpreserve.org http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
[ECOLOG-L] Jobs: Summer Science Educators @ Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station has two exciting employment opportunities for current and recent undergraduates interested in science and environmental education for summer 2015. Housing is available for both positions. *Applications are accepted until Friday, April 10 or until position are filled. Applications should be sent to d...@huyckpreserve.org.* Interested applicants should visit us online for details about the positions, courses you will be instructing, and application process: www.huyckpreserve.org/jobs https://www.huyckpreserve.org/employment--volunteering.html *Summer**Conservation and Education Assistant* One eight week position (June 8-July 31) is available as support staff for our elementary (K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and junior high (grades 9-10) summer education programs. Applicants must have completed or be working towards a BA/BS degree, preferably in a science related field. The CEA is responsible for assisting in curricula development and daily instruction for summer education programs, developing a guided hike for the general public on a topic of their interest, trail assessments and minor trail maintenance, assisting with data collection as part of the Preserve’s conservation monitoring programs, and providing general support to Preserve staff. *Residential Coordinator and Field Teaching Assistant* RCTAs act as support staff for three sessions of the Preserve's three-week high school summer ecology course, Wildlife Ecology Research https://www.huyckpreserve.org/wildlife-ecology-research-11th--12th-grades.html. Two eleven week positions (June 8-August 24) are available. Applicants must have completed a BA/BS degree, preferably in a science related field. Staff is responsible for providing student supervision before and after classes each day, overnight, and on occasional non-academic days. Additionally, staff is responsible for shopping for food; assisting students with meal planning and preparation; overseeing the completion of household duties; planning evening and non-academic day activities; and assisting students with nightly assignments. Staff will also have the opportunity to act as a teaching assistant for field based classes. *To Apply (Applications accepted until Friday, April 10 or positions filled)* Assemble into a single PDF or WORD document and email to d...@huyckpreserve.org with “Applicant’s Last Name SUMMER ED” or Applicant's Last Name RCTA in the subject line: 1) A cover letter describing your interest and reason for applying as well as the skills you will bring to the position. 2) A current CV/resume no more than 2 pages in length. 3) Two letters of reference. These may be submitted with your cover letter and resume/CV or submitted separately to the above email address. Dawn O'Neal, PhD Executive Director Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 cell:518-813-5583 phone: 518-797-3440 email: educat...@huyckpreserve.org http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
[ECOLOG-L] PLEASE POST: Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station 2015 Fellowships, Grants, and Internships
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville, NY (approximately 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY) is pleased to announce several research opportunities for summer 2015. Our Research Fellowship, _open to Ph.D. level researchers at all stages of their careers_, offers a $10,000 fellowship plus residency (beginning ast early at May and ending in August) for researchers in any science discipline that can benefit from research station experience. The Fellow will conduct on-site independent research, act as the primary mentor for undergraduate students participating in the Preserve's Odum Internship in Field Ecology (mid-June through mid-August), and lead the Preserve's Thursday Lecture Series. Fellows are also encouraged to participate in one of the Preserve's many public outreach programs to share their research with the greater community. Preference will be given to individuals and projects with the potential to develop into long-term research actives at the Preserve. The application deadline for the 2015 Research Fellowship is Friday, March 13. More information about the position and application instructions can be found on the Huyck Preserve website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/senior-research-fellowship.html _Open to researchers at all stages of their careers_, are our Huyck Research Grants. Huyck Research Grants support work in basic and applied ecology, conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land use history, and other areas of natural science. Typical grant awards are for $2000, but can be as much as $3500 for projects that involve extended residencies. Applications for the 2015 Huyck Research Grant program are due Friday, March 13. For more information on Huyck Research Grants and how to apply, please visit our website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/huyck-research-grants.html _Undergraduate students_ interested in the natural sciences are encouraged to apply to our Odum Internship in Field Ecology. This 8-week internship pairs students with the Preserve’s Summer Research Fellow for original field-based research. Students typically engage in a small independent projects and are expected to collect and analyze data and to present their results at the Preserve’s Annual Science Symposium. This is an unpaid internship though housing is provided. Applications for the 2014 Odum Internship are due Friday, March 13. More information about the internship and application instructions can be found on the Huyck Preserve website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/odum-internship.html Please address inquiries about research opportunities at the Huyck Preserve to the Executive Director, Dawn O’Neal (d...@huyckpreserve.org). Dawn O'Neal, PhD Executive Director Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 cell:518-813-5583 phone: 518-797-3440 email: educat...@huyckpreserve.org http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
[ECOLOG-L] Huyck Research Grant for graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is now accepting applications for Huyck Research Grants for summer 2014. We support work in basic and applied ecology, conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land use history, and other areas of natural science. Typical grant awards are for $2000, but can be as much as $3500 for projects that involve extended residencies. For more information on Huyck Research Grants and how to apply, please visit our website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/huyck-research-grants.html Applications for the 2014 Huyck Research Grant program are due Friday, March 14, 2014. Please address inquiries about the grants program to Dawn O'Neal, the Director of Education and Research, d...@huyckpreserve.org --- Dawn O'Neal, PhD Director of Conservation Education and Research Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 cell:518-813-5583 phone: 518-797-3440 email: educat...@huyckpreserve.org http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
[ECOLOG-L] Senior Research Fellowship, Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station, NY
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is a non-profit organization dedicated to preservation, education, and research. This 2,000-acre Preserve is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY, in the historic village of Rensselaerville. The Preserve, a mosaic of old-growth, secondary, and plantation forests with two impounded water bodies and numerous wetlands all available for research, is one of the oldest biological research stations in the United States and has supported research continuously since 1938. Further information on the Preserve can be found at: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ The Huyck Preserve seeks to recruit an experienced scientist to occupy the position of *Senior Research Fellow* at the biological research station for summer 2014. The selected candidate will act as the primary mentor for undergraduate students participating in the Preserve'sOdum Internship in Field Ecology http://www.huyckpreserve.org/research/odum_intern.htm; provide support for other scientific and educational activities; participate in public outreach and special events; and conduct on-site independent research appropriate to the Preserve's mission and its history of field studies ( e.g. research in ecology, evolution, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, population dynamics, and animal behavior). Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in a natural science related field and have substantial experience in field research and student mentorship. More information about the position and application instructions can be found on the Huyck Preserve website: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/research/sir.htm *Applications are **due Friday, December 6, 2014*. Please address inquiries about the position to Dawn O'Neal, Director of Conservation Education and Research, at d...@huyckpreserve.org -- --- Dawn O'Neal, PhD Director of Conservation Education and Research Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 cell:518-813-5583 phone: 518-797-3440 email: huyck.educat...@gmail.com http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
[ECOLOG-L] Research Grants for Graduate, Postdoctoral, and Senior Researchers at the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station---a 2,000 acre preserve and 80 year-old field station located 30 miles southwest of Albany, NY---is now accepting applications for *Huyck Research Grants *for summer 2013. Four to five Huyck Grants are awarded each year to graduate, postdoctoral, and senior researchers in a variety of disciplines that focus on natural systems of the Huyck Preserve. We support work in basic and applied ecology, conservation biology, taxonomy, animal behavior, evolution, geology, land use history, and other areas of natural science. The typical grant award is around $2,000, but can be as much as $3,500 for more established researchers and/or projects that involve extended residencies. Professors, graduate and postdoctoral student investigators are all eligible. The funds may be used for the purchase of equipment, travel, food, publication costs, and stipends for assistant/student researchers. _Preference is given to proposals that involve residencies of one week or longer. _. For more information on Huyck Research Grants and how to apply, please visit: http://www.huyckpreserve.org/research/huyck_grants.htm Applications are due *Friday, March 8^th *. -- Dawn O'Neal, PhD Director of Conservation Education and Research Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 phone: 518-797-3440 email: huyck.educat...@gmail.com http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Residential Coordinator/Field Teaching Assistant
The Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station is now accepting applications for support staff for two sessions of its three-week high school summer ecology course, Wildlife Ecology Research. Three eight week positions (June 20-August 17, 2012) are available. Applicants must have completed a BA/BS degree, preferably in a science related field. Staff is responsible for providing student supervision before and after classes each day, overnight, and on occasional non-academic days. Additionally, staff is responsible for shopping for food; assisting students with meal planning and preparation; overseeing the completion of household duties; and planning evening and non-academic day activities. Staff will also have the opportunity to act as a teaching assistant for field based classes. Training and course preparation will occur June 20-30, 2012 prior to the start of the first session (July 1, 2012). Preference will be given to applicants with a strong interest and/or experience in field ecology and research, science education, outdoor trip leading/camp counselor, and cooking and meal planning for groups of 12. *Course Description:* Wildlife Ecology Research is an intensive three week program where rising juniors and senior high school students learn basic ecological principles through hands-on research experience. Two sessions will run summer 2012 each consisting of 9 students who will live and work at the field station learning ecology and performing small group research projects. For more information about the program visit the Wildlife Ecology Research website: www.huyckpreserve.org/wer http://www.huyckpreserve.org/wer *Responsibilities of staff include: * Providing supervision for students before and after class each day, overnight, and on non-academic days Assisting students in meal preparation and the completion of household duties Planning nightly and non-academic day activities Teaching assistant in the field *Duration:* June 20- August 17, 2012 *Salary:* $2,880 plus room and board *Required Qualifications:* BA/BS in a science related field Group supervisory experience Valid driver's license *Desirable Additional Qualifications:* Previous experience as a summer camp counselor Experience/interest in field biology and research Experience/interest in science education Experience cooking and meal planning for groups of 12 Personal vehicle Experience team building Organizational skills Natural history knowledge pertinent to New York/the Northeast *To apply:* */Applications due Friday, April 20, 2012/* Assemble into a single PDF or WORD document and email to d...@huyckpreserve.org mailto:d...@huyckpreserve.org with Applicant's Last Name WER RCTA in the subject line: 1) A cover letter describing your interest and reason for applying as well as the skills you will bring to the position. 2) A current CV/resume no more than 2 pages in length. 3) Two letters of reference. These may be submitted with your cover letter and resume/CV or submitted separately to the above email address. /The Huyck Preserve is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability or veteran's status./ -- Dawn O'Neal, PhD Director of Conservation Education Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station P.O. Box 189 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 phone: 518-797-3440 email: huyck.educat...@gmail.com http://www.huyckpreserve.org/ http://sites.google.com/site/dawnonealphd/
