[ECOLOG-L] SERC REU summer intern program

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration, 
student copy of transcripts, personal essay, resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)   
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
SERC Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD. 21037
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC - Deadline November 1st

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.



Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.



Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.



Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.



Application Deadline: November 1st





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

 The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleo biology provides opportunities for synthetic, 
big-picture insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our 
world today, including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient loading, trace element 
pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in these studies will be 
crucial to developing science-based conservation plans that allow human 
societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due November 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator, Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu
 for further details.

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.



Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.



Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.



Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.



Application Deadline: November 1st





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.



Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.



Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.



Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.



Application Deadline: November 1st





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
conservation ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient 
loading, trace element pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in 
these studies will be crucial to developing science-based conservation plans 
that allow human societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural 
resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due November 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details or questions about this fellowship 
opportunity.
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD. 21037
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.



Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.



Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.



Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.



Application Deadline: November 1st





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
conservation ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient 
loading, trace element pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in 
these studies will be crucial to developing science-based conservation plans 
that allow human societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural 
resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due November 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details or questions about this fellowship 
opportunity.
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD. 21037
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.





Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.





Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.





Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.





Application Deadline: November 1st





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
conservation ecology, biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient 
loading, trace element pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in 
these studies will be crucial to developing science-based conservation plans 
that allow human societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural 
resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due November 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details or questions about this fellowship 
opportunity.
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Road
Edgewater, MD. 21037
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] SERC Graduate Fellowships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.



Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.



Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.



Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.



Application Deadline: November 1st



To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] SERC Graduate Fellowships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.



Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.



Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.



Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.



Application Deadline: November 1st



To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Smithsonian Bicoastal Science Communications Internship

[Gustafson, Dan]

Stipend: $550/week
Duration: 18 weeks (May/June to September/October 2018)
Start Date: Flexible, between May 14 and June 11
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Description:
Gain hands-on experience with environmental communication on both sides of the 
United States! The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center (SERC) is the Smithsonian's headquarters for 
coastal research, with scientists who study climate change, invasive species, 
conservation and other environmental issues shaping the 21st century. SERC is 
seeking a communications intern to work for 18 weeks, from summer through 
mid-autumn, covering the work of SERC scientists in Maryland and California. 
The intern will start at SERC's Chesapeake Bay headquarters in Maryland, 
receiving training in SERC science communications. After six weeks, the intern 
will travel to San Francisco Bay to cover the work of SERC marine biologists in 
California for the remaining 12 weeks. Travel funds from Maryland to California 
are included. This internship is open to undergraduate students, master's 
students, and recent graduates up to one year after graduation.
Part I: Chesapeake Bay
The intern will spend the first six weeks at SERC's headquarters in Edgewater, 
Md. Here, the intern will interview SERC scientists in the field and the lab 
and write about their work. This first part of the internship will introduce 
the intern to the main features of SERC science communications: writing 
articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, preparing posts 
for SERC's social media and assisting with the production of SERC's quarterly 
newsletter On The Edge, under 
the mentorship of SERC science writer Kristen Minogue.
Part II: San Francisco Bay (SERC-West)
For the final 12 weeks, the intern will work in California, with the Tiburon 
section of SERC's Marine Invasions Research 
Lab.  SERC's Tiburon branch 
(a.k.a. "SERC-West") is hosted at 
the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a marine 
field station at San Francisco State University's Romberg Tiburon Campus. The 
marine biologists of SERC-West work in San Francisco Bay and traverse the 
Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster restoration and other critical 
conservation issues. While in California, the intern will cover the work of 
SERC's West Coast scientists while exploring and developing communication 
strategies within the Pacific market. During the California part of the 
internship, the intern will work under the onsite supervision of research 
ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond regularly with Kristen Minogue via video 
conferencing.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a 
science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. 
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; 
familiarity with photo and video editing software, Wordpress and HTML a plus.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact 
information) and unofficial transcript(s) to 
sciencewritingint...@si.edu by 11:59 PST 
Monday, February 19, 2018. One to three published or unpublished writing 
samples explaining science for general readers are also essential to include 
for the application to be considered. For more information, visit 
http://serc.si.edu. Questions? Send an email to SERC Science Writer Kristen 
Minogue at sciencewritingint...@si.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change REU Internship Program at Edgewater, MD

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Smithsonian Bicoastal Science Communications Internship

[Gustafson, Dan]

Stipend: $550/week
Duration: 18 weeks (May/June to September/October 2018)
Start Date: Flexible, between May 14 and June 11
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Description:
Gain hands-on experience with environmental communication on both sides of the 
United States! The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center (SERC) is the Smithsonian's headquarters for 
coastal research, with scientists who study climate change, invasive species, 
conservation and other environmental issues shaping the 21st century. SERC is 
seeking a communications intern to work for 18 weeks, from summer through 
mid-autumn, covering the work of SERC scientists in Maryland and California. 
The intern will start at SERC's Chesapeake Bay headquarters in Maryland, 
receiving training in SERC science communications. After six weeks, the intern 
will travel to San Francisco Bay to cover the work of SERC marine biologists in 
California for the remaining 12 weeks. Travel funds from Maryland to California 
are included. This internship is open to undergraduate students, master's 
students, and recent graduates up to one year after graduation.
Part I: Chesapeake Bay
The intern will spend the first six weeks at SERC's headquarters in Edgewater, 
Md. Here, the intern will interview SERC scientists in the field and the lab 
and write about their work. This first part of the internship will introduce 
the intern to the main features of SERC science communications: writing 
articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, preparing posts 
for SERC's social media and assisting with the production of SERC's quarterly 
newsletter On The Edge, under 
the mentorship of SERC science writer Kristen Minogue.
Part II: San Francisco Bay (SERC-West)
For the final 12 weeks, the intern will work in California, with the Tiburon 
section of SERC's Marine Invasions Research 
Lab.  SERC's Tiburon branch 
(a.k.a. "SERC-West") is hosted at 
the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a marine 
field station at San Francisco State University's Romberg Tiburon Campus. The 
marine biologists of SERC-West work in San Francisco Bay and traverse the 
Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster restoration and other critical 
conservation issues. While in California, the intern will cover the work of 
SERC's West Coast scientists while exploring and developing communication 
strategies within the Pacific market. During the California part of the 
internship, the intern will work under the onsite supervision of research 
ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond regularly with Kristen Minogue via video 
conferencing.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a 
science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. 
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; 
familiarity with photo and video editing software, Wordpress and HTML a plus.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact 
information) and unofficial transcript(s) to 
sciencewritingint...@si.edu by 11:59 PST 
Monday, February 19, 2018. One to three published or unpublished writing 
samples explaining science for general readers are also essential to include 
for the application to be considered. For more information, visit 
http://serc.si.edu. Questions? Send an email to SERC Science Writer Kristen 
Minogue at sciencewritingint...@si.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change REU Internship Program at Edgewater, MD

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Smithsonian Bicoastal Science Communications Internship

[Gustafson, Dan]

Stipend: $550/week
Duration: 18 weeks (May/June to September/October 2018)
Start Date: Flexible, between May 14 and June 11
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Description:
Gain hands-on experience with environmental communication on both sides of the 
United States! The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center (SERC) is the Smithsonian's headquarters for 
coastal research, with scientists who study climate change, invasive species, 
conservation and other environmental issues shaping the 21st century. SERC is 
seeking a communications intern to work for 18 weeks, from summer through 
mid-autumn, covering the work of SERC scientists in Maryland and California. 
The intern will start at SERC's Chesapeake Bay headquarters in Maryland, 
receiving training in SERC science communications. After six weeks, the intern 
will travel to San Francisco Bay to cover the work of SERC marine biologists in 
California for the remaining 12 weeks. Travel funds from Maryland to California 
are included. This internship is open to undergraduate students, master's 
students, and recent graduates up to one year after graduation.
Part I: Chesapeake Bay
The intern will spend the first six weeks at SERC's headquarters in Edgewater, 
Md. Here, the intern will interview SERC scientists in the field and the lab 
and write about their work. This first part of the internship will introduce 
the intern to the main features of SERC science communications: writing 
articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, preparing posts 
for SERC's social media and assisting with the production of SERC's quarterly 
newsletter On The Edge, under 
the mentorship of SERC science writer Kristen Minogue.
Part II: San Francisco Bay (SERC-West)
For the final 12 weeks, the intern will work in California, with the Tiburon 
section of SERC's Marine Invasions Research 
Lab.  SERC's Tiburon branch 
(a.k.a. "SERC-West") is hosted at 
the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a marine 
field station at San Francisco State University's Romberg Tiburon Campus. The 
marine biologists of SERC-West work in San Francisco Bay and traverse the 
Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster restoration and other critical 
conservation issues. While in California, the intern will cover the work of 
SERC's West Coast scientists while exploring and developing communication 
strategies within the Pacific market. During the California part of the 
internship, the intern will work under the onsite supervision of research 
ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond regularly with Kristen Minogue via video 
conferencing.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a 
science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. 
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; 
familiarity with photo and video editing software, Wordpress and HTML a plus.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact 
information) and unofficial transcript(s) to 
sciencewritingint...@si.edu by 11:59 PST 
Monday, February 19, 2018. One to three published or unpublished writing 
samples explaining science for general readers are also essential to include 
for the application to be considered. For more information, visit 
http://serc.si.edu. Questions? Send an email to SERC Science Writer Kristen 
Minogue at sciencewritingint...@si.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change REU Internship Program at Edgewater, MD

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Climate Change REU Internship Program at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 15th





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] SERC Bicoastal Science Communications Internship

[Gustafson, Dan]

Stipend: $550/week
Duration: 18 weeks (May/June to September/October 2018)
Start Date: Flexible, between May 14 and June 11
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Description:
Gain hands-on experience with environmental communication on both sides of the 
United States! The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center (SERC) is the Smithsonian's headquarters for 
coastal research, with scientists who study climate change, invasive species, 
conservation and other environmental issues shaping the 21st century. SERC is 
seeking a communications intern to work for 18 weeks, from summer through 
mid-autumn, covering the work of SERC scientists in Maryland and California. 
The intern will start at SERC's Chesapeake Bay headquarters in Maryland, 
receiving training in SERC science communications. After six weeks, the intern 
will travel to San Francisco Bay to cover the work of SERC marine biologists in 
California for the remaining 12 weeks. Travel funds from Maryland to California 
are included. This internship is open to undergraduate students, master's 
students, and recent graduates up to one year after graduation.
Part I: Chesapeake Bay
The intern will spend the first six weeks at SERC's headquarters in Edgewater, 
Md. Here, the intern will interview SERC scientists in the field and the lab 
and write about their work. This first part of the internship will introduce 
the intern to the main features of SERC science communications: writing 
articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, preparing posts 
for SERC's social media and assisting with the production of SERC's quarterly 
newsletter On The Edge, under 
the mentorship of SERC science writer Kristen Minogue.
Part II: San Francisco Bay (SERC-West)
For the final 12 weeks, the intern will work in California, with the Tiburon 
section of SERC's Marine Invasions Research 
Lab.  SERC's Tiburon branch 
(a.k.a. "SERC-West") is hosted at 
the Estuary & Ocean Science Center, a marine 
field station at San Francisco State University's Romberg Tiburon Campus. The 
marine biologists of SERC-West work in San Francisco Bay and traverse the 
Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster restoration and other critical 
conservation issues. While in California, the intern will cover the work of 
SERC's West Coast scientists while exploring and developing communication 
strategies within the Pacific market. During the California part of the 
internship, the intern will work under the onsite supervision of research 
ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond regularly with Kristen Minogue via video 
conferencing.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a 
science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. 
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; 
familiarity with photo and video editing software, Wordpress and HTML a plus.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact 
information) and unofficial transcript(s) to 
sciencewritingint...@si.edu by 11:59 PST 
Monday, February 19, 2018. One to three published or unpublished writing 
samples explaining science for general readers are also essential to include 
for the application to be considered. For more information, visit 
http://serc.si.edu. Questions? Send an email to SERC Science Writer Kristen 
Minogue at sciencewritingint...@si.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] SERC summer REU internship program in Environmental Studies

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the field of environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration, 
student copy of transcripts, personal essay, resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the

Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Summer (May-August) deadline is February 1, 2018





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.




Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] SERC summer REU internship program in Environmental Studies

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the field of environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration, 
student copy of transcripts, personal essay, resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the

Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Summer (May-August) deadline is February 1, 2018





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.




Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Spring Environmental Education Internships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Education Department's programs at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center (SERC) are part of SERC's mission of public engagement. We act as the 
interface between SERC researchers, their work, and the public. We serve a wide 
range of audiences including K-12 students and teachers, undergraduate and 
graduate students, professionals, and the general public. Our programs focus on 
hands-on inquiry based learning that aligns with the Next Generation Science 
Standards. We achieve this through our access to a variety of aquatic and 
terrestrial ecosystems in and around the 2,650acre campus on the Rhode River 
and the Chesapeake Bay. SERC's watershed resources are the venues for 
activities, demonstrations, discussions, and data collection. Our programs are 
aimed at communicating about SERC's research, our scientific processes, and 
contributing to a better understanding of how humans impact their environment 
on a regional and global scale.
Interns play an integral role in helping staff to conduct educational programs 
and engage with the public. Interns will work with groups of all ages, from 
K-Adult and the general public.  The interns will learn the following:

  *   Develop teaching and educational skills in an informal education setting.
  *   Learn how to structure and guide hands-on inquiry based programs for a 
wide range of ages.
  *   Facilitate learning and manage groups effectively.
  *   Develop communication skills that show an ability to interpret SERC's 
research and science while adaptively communicating to audiences in a variety 
of venues on SERC's campus (classrooms, nature trails, docks and beaches, 
wetlands and tidal creeks).
  *   Understand SERC research and how that research is translated into 
hands-on programs.
  *   Contribute suggestions and examples of educational activities that foster 
exploration and discovery, encourage creativity, and engage participants in 
transformative experiences.
  *   Learn and demonstrate basic care for fish and invertebrates in the 
education center.
If interested in applying, these are rolling applications until the positions 
are filled in the future.
Browse to SOLAA and register:
https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public
Select Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Internship Program from the 
drop down list of internship programs.
Requirements for applying to the SERC intern program:
Personal essay describing background, interest in field, career goals, chosen 
project(s)
Resume
Two letters of recommendation
Need to be current undergraduate, recent graduate (12 months or less of start 
date), or Master's student to apply for summer internship opportunity at SERC.
Any questions, please feel free to contact the SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator.


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient loading, trace element 
pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in these studies will be 
crucial to developing science-based conservation plans that allow human 
societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due December 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details.

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient loading, trace element 
pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in these studies will be 
crucial to developing science-based conservation plans that allow human 
societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural resources.

Smithsonian Postdocs receive an annual stipend of $50,400 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due December 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details.
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/



Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Fellowships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.





Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.





Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.





Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.





Application Deadline: December 1st





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.





Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $50,400 per year plus allowances.





Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $36,000 per year plus allowances.





Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,500.





Application Deadline: December 1st



On-line application can be found at https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Application instructions may be found at 
https://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/smithsonian-institution-fellowship-program/





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/

https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity in Stream Restoration

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an immediate opening 
for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study the effects of stream restoration 
on removal of nutrients and suspended sediments from stream water.  The 
restoration approach, Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance (RSC), involves 
filling deeply eroded stream channels with a mixture of sand and organic matter 
and placing rock weirs across the stream channel at intervals to create a 
series of pools.  The Postdoctoral Fellow will investigate the effects of three 
RSCs by assisting with the ongoing research and with synthesizing data on 
nitrogen and phosphorus fluxes through the RSCs.



The goal of the research is to assess the ability of RSCs to modulate stream 
flow and remove nitrogen, phosphorus and suspended sediments from stream water 
under a wide range of flow conditions.  The research uses a combination of 
in-stream sensors and automated sampling to measure flows of stream water, 
suspended sediments, nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter through the RSCs. 
 Groundwater chemistry and hydrology are also measured at one RSC on SERC 
property.  Existing data extend before the restorations at two sites and 
include measurements of control streams without RSCs for comparison.  This 
presents an ideal opportunity to learn more about the benefits and design 
considerations of a restoration method that is widely accepted but not well 
studied. It also presents an opportunity increase basic knowledge about of how 
stream biogeochemistry responds to changes in geomorphology and organic matter 
inputs.



The Fellowship is initially funded for 1 year with possibility of extension.  
The stipend is $56,000/year including health insurance allowance.  The Fellow 
will work closely with Dr. Thomas Jordan and will be based at the campus of the 
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 
(www.serc.si.edu), which has 100+ full-time employees 
and is set in a 1,072 hectare field site within commuting distance of 
Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.



Applicants should have a Ph.D. in environmental science or engineering, 
peer-reviewed publications, and professional presentations.  Applicants should 
also have knowledge of hydrology and the biogeochemistry of N and P.  Skills in 
data management, analysis and modeling, as well as analytical chemistry and the 
use of automated systems for in situ sensing and water sampling would also be 
desirable.



For best consideration, email a letter of application, full CV with 
publications list, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies 
are fine), and contact information for three references (with telephone numbers 
and e-mail addresses) to Dr. Thomas Jordan 
(jorda...@si.edu), SERC, 647 Contees Wharf Road, 
Edgewater, MD 21037.  For more information on SERC visit 
http://www.serc.si.edu.  EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc in Stream Restoration Research

[Gustafson, Dan]

POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY IN STREAM RESTORATION RESEARCH

(Review begins 15 April 2017, open until filled)



The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an immediate opening 
for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study the effects of stream restoration 
on removal of nutrients and suspended sediments from stream water.  The 
restoration approach, Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance (RSC), involves 
filling deeply eroded stream channels with a mixture of sand and organic matter 
and placing rock weirs across the stream channel at intervals to create a 
series of pools.  The Postdoctoral Fellow will investigate the effects of three 
RSCs by assisting with the ongoing research and with synthesizing data on 
nitrogen and phosphorus fluxes through the RSCs.



The goal of the research is to assess the ability of RSCs to modulate stream 
flow and remove nitrogen, phosphorus and suspended sediments from stream water 
under a wide range of flow conditions.  The research uses a combination of 
in-stream sensors and automated sampling to measure flows of stream water, 
suspended sediments, nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter through the RSCs. 
 Groundwater chemistry and hydrology are also measured at one RSC on SERC 
property.  Existing data extend before the restorations at two sites and 
include measurements of control streams without RSCs for comparison.  This 
presents an ideal opportunity to learn more about the benefits and design 
considerations of a restoration method that is widely accepted but not well 
studied. It also presents an opportunity increase basic knowledge about of how 
stream biogeochemistry responds to changes in geomorphology and organic matter 
inputs.



The Fellowship is initially funded for 1 year with possibility of extension.  
The stipend is $56,000/year including health insurance allowance.  The Fellow 
will work closely with Dr. Thomas Jordan and will be based at the campus of the 
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center 
(www.serc.si.edu), which has 100+ full-time employees 
and is set in a 1,072 hectare field site within commuting distance of 
Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.



Applicants should have a Ph.D. in environmental science or engineering, 
peer-reviewed publications, and professional presentations.  Applicants should 
also have knowledge of hydrology and the biogeochemistry of N and P.  Skills in 
data management, analysis and modeling, as well as analytical chemistry and the 
use of automated systems for in situ sensing and water sampling would also be 
desirable.



For best consideration, email a letter of application, full CV with 
publications list, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies 
are fine), and contact information for three references (with telephone numbers 
and e-mail addresses) to Dr. Thomas Jordan 
(jorda...@si.edu), SERC, 647 Contees Wharf Road, 
Edgewater, MD 21037.  For more information on SERC visit 
http://www.serc.si.edu.  EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] Science Communications Internship

[Gustafson, Dan]

Smithsonian Bicoastal Science Communications Internship
Stipend: $500/week
Time: 18 weeks (April-August or May-September 2017)
Start Date: Flexible, between April 1 and May 15
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2017, 11:59 p.m. PST
Description:
Gain hands-on experience with environmental communication on both sides of 
America! The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is seeking an intern to 
work for 18 weeks, from April through August, covering the work of SERC 
researchers in Maryland and California. The intern will start at SERC's 
Chesapeake Bay headquarters in the spring, getting training in SERC science 
communications. In the summer, the intern will travel to San Francisco Bay to 
cover the work of SERC marine biologists in California for the remaining 10 
weeks. Travel funds from Maryland to California are included.

* The intern will learn multiple facets of SERC communications, gaining 
experience in science writing, social media and Web design.

* The intern will learn to interview scientists, shadowing them in the 
field and translating complex research into smart, exciting articles.

* The intern will summarize her/his accomplishments in a public seminar 
at the end of the project period under the supervision of the communications 
coordinator.

* The intern will gain professional development by attending monthly 
meetings on the National Mall with the other Smithsonian public information 
officers.

Spring (Part I): Chesapeake Bay
The intern will spend the first eight weeks at SERC's headquarters in 
Edgewater, Md. There, the intern will interview SERC scientists in the field 
and the lab and write about their work. This first part of the internship will 
introduce the intern to the main features of SERC science communications: 
writing articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, 
preparing posts for SERC's social media and assisting in the production of 
SERC's quarterly newsletter On The Edge, under the mentorship of SERC science 
writer Kristen Minogue.
Summer (Part II): San Francisco Bay
For the final 10 weeks, the intern will work in California, with the Tiburon 
section of SERC's Marine Invasions Research 
Lab. SERC's Tiburon branch 
is hosted at the Romberg Tiburon 
Center, a marine field station of 
San Francisco State University. SERC marine biologists in Tiburon work in San 
Francisco Bay and traverse the Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster 
restoration and other critical conservation issues. There, the intern will 
cover the work of SERC's West Coast scientists while exploring and developing 
communication strategies within the Pacific market. During the California part 
of the internship, the intern will work under the onsite supervision of 
research ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond with Kristen Minogue via Skype.
Pre-Requisites:
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a 
science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. 
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; 
familiarity with photo editing software, Wordpress and HTML a plus.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact 
information) and unofficial transcript to 
sciencewritingint...@si.edu by 11:59 PST 
February 15, 2017. One to three published or unpublished writing samples 
explaining science for general readers are also essential to include for the 
application to be considered. For more information visit http://serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Science Communications Internship

[Gustafson, Dan]

Smithsonian Bicoastal Science Communications Internship
Stipend: $500/week
Time: 18 weeks (April-August 2017)
Location: Edgewater, Md. and Tiburon, Calif.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2017, 11:59 p.m. PST
Description:
Gain hands-on experience with environmental communication on both sides of 
America! The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is seeking an intern to 
work for 18 weeks, from April through August, covering the work of SERC 
researchers in Maryland and California. The intern will start at SERC's 
Chesapeake Bay headquarters in the spring, getting training in SERC science 
communications. In the summer, the intern will travel to San Francisco Bay to 
cover the work of SERC marine biologists in California for the remaining 10 
weeks. Travel funds from Maryland to California are included.
Spring (Part I): Chesapeake Bay
The intern will spend the first eight weeks at SERC's headquarters in 
Edgewater, Md. There, the intern will interview SERC scientists in the field 
and the lab and write about their work. This first part of the internship will 
introduce the intern to the main features of SERC science communications: 
writing articles for the SERC Shorelines blog, 
preparing posts for SERC's social media and assisting in the production of 
SERC's quarterly newsletter On The Edge, under the mentorship of SERC science 
writer Kristen Minogue.
Summer (Part II): San Francisco Bay
For the final 10 weeks, the intern will work in California, with the Tiburon 
section of SERC's Marine Invasions Research 
Lab. SERC's Tiburon branch 
is hosted at the Romberg Tiburon 
Center, a marine field station of 
San Francisco State University. SERC marine biologists in Tiburon work in San 
Francisco Bay and traverse the Pacific Coast studying invasive species, oyster 
restoration and other critical conservation issues. There, the intern will 
cover the work of SERC's West Coast scientists while exploring and developing 
communication strategies within the Pacific market. During the California part 
of the internship, the intern will work under the onsite supervision of 
research ecologist Andrew Chang and correspond with Kristen Minogue via Skype.
Qualifications:
Strong scientific background (natural sciences coursework; not required to be a 
science major) and skill writing about science for a nonscientific audience. 
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) required; 
familiarity with photo editing software, Wordpress and HTML a plus.
To apply:
Send a cover letter, resume with references (name, title and contact 
information) and unofficial transcript to 
sciencewritingint...@si.edu by 11:59 PST 
February 10, 2017. One to three published or unpublished writing samples 
explaining science for general readers are also essential to include with the 
application to be considered. For more information visit http://serc.si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Internship posting at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Application deadline listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 1st





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Internships in Environmental Sciences and Education

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA)

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/#/public



Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 1st





For more information please visit our web site

https://serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/projectmenu.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training & Volunteer Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowship in Stream Restoration Studies

[Gustafson, Dan]

POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY IN STREAM RESTORATION STUDIES (review begins 1 
December 2016, open until filled)



The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an 
immediate opening for a postdoctoral research fellow to study the effects of 
stream restoration on removal of nutrients and suspended sediments from stream 
water.  We are currently monitoring three restorations using Regenerative 
Stormwater Conveyances (RSCs).  The RSC approach involves filling deeply eroded 
stream channels with a mixture of sand and organic matter and placing rock 
weirs across the stream channel at intervals to create a series of pools.  We 
are particularly interested in the ability of RSCs to modulate stream flow and 
remove nitrogen, phosphorus and suspended sediments from stream water under a 
wide range of flow conditions.  We use a combination of in-stream sensors and 
automated sampling to measure flow of stream water, suspended sediments, 
nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter through the RSCs.  We are also 
monitoring groundwater chemistry and hydrology at one RSC on SERC property. We 
have data extending before the restorations at two sites and are monitoring 
control streams without RSCs for comparison.  This presents an ideal 
opportunity to learn more about the benefits and design considerations of a 
restoration method that is widely accepted but not well studied.



The fellow will investigate the effects of the RSCs by 
assisting with the ongoing research and synthesizing data on nitrogen and 
phosphorus fluxes through the RSCs.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in 
environmental science or engineering, peer-reviewed publications, and 
professional presentations.  Applicants should also have knowledge of hydrology 
and the biogeochemistry of N and P.  Skills in data management, analysis and 
modeling, as well as analytical chemistry and the use of automated systems for 
in situ sensing and water sampling would also be desirable. The position is 
initially funded for 1 year with possibility of extension.  The stipend is 
$48,000/year plus health insurance allowance.  The Fellow will work closely 
with Dr. Thomas Jordan and will be based at the campus of the Smithsonian 
Environmental Research Center (www.serc.si.edu), which 
has 100+ full-time employees and is set in a 1,072 hectare field site within 
commuting distance of Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.



For best consideration, email a letter of application, full CV 
with publications list, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial 
copies are fine), and contact information for three references (with telephone 
numbers and e-mail addresses) by November 30, 2016 to Dr. Thomas Jordan 
(jorda...@si.edu), SERC, 647 Contees Wharf Road, 
Edgewater, MD 21037-0028.  For more information on SERC visit 
http://www.serc.si.edu.  EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity in Stream Restoration Studies

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an immediate opening 
for a postdoctoral research fellow to study the effects of stream restoration 
on removal of nutrients and suspended sediments from stream water.  We are 
currently monitoring three restorations using Regenerative Stormwater 
Conveyances (RSCs).  The RSC approach involves filling deeply eroded stream 
channels with a mixture of sand and organic matter and placing rock weirs 
across the stream channel at intervals to create a series of pools.  We are 
particularly interested in the ability of RSCs to modulate stream flow and 
remove nitrogen, phosphorus and suspended sediments from stream water under a 
wide range of flow conditions.  We use a combination of in-stream sensors and 
automated sampling to measure flow of stream water, suspended sediments, 
nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter through the RSCs.  We are also 
monitoring groundwater chemistry and hydrology at one RSC on SERC property. We 
have data extending before the restorations at two sites and are monitoring 
control streams without RSCs for comparison.  This presents an ideal 
opportunity to learn more about the benefits and design considerations of a 
restoration method that is widely accepted but not well studied.



The fellow will investigate the effects of the RSCs by 
assisting with the ongoing research and synthesizing data on nitrogen and 
phosphorus fluxes through the RSCs.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in 
environmental science or engineering, peer-reviewed publications, and 
professional presentations.  Applicants should also have knowledge of hydrology 
and the biogeochemistry of N and P.  Skills in data management, analysis and 
modeling, as well as analytical chemistry and the use of automated systems for 
in situ sensing and water sampling would also be desirable. The position is 
initially funded for 1 year with possibility of extension.  The stipend is 
$48,000/year plus health insurance allowance.  The Fellow will work closely 
with Dr. Thomas Jordan and will be based at the campus of the Smithsonian 
Environmental Research Center (www.serc.si.edu), which 
has 100+ full-time employees and is set in a 1,072 hectare field site within 
commuting distance of Annapolis, MD and Washington, DC.

For best consideration, email a letter of application, full CV 
with publications list, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial 
copies are fine), and contact information for three references (with telephone 
numbers and e-mail addresses) by November 30, 2016 to Dr. Thomas Jordan 
(jorda...@si.edu), SERC, 647 Contees Wharf Road, 
Edgewater, MD 21037-0028.  For more information on SERC visit 
http://www.serc.si.edu.  EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] SERC Graduate Fellowships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in DC.





Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $48,000 per year plus allowances.





Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $32,500 per year plus allowances.





Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,000.





Application Deadline: December 1st (PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE)





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



For questions please contact Dan Gustafson, SERC Professional Training 
Coordinator at gustafs...@si.edu





Office of Internships & Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/
https://serc.si.edu/interns-fellows/fellowships

[ECOLOG-L] SERC Postdoctoral Fellowships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient loading, trace element 
pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in these studies will be 
crucial to developing science-based conservation plans that allow human 
societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $48,000 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due December 1st.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details.
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] Summer REU Internships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience 
in the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables 
students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab 
techniques all under the direction of the Center's professional staff. The 
program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each 
participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) 
system at:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/solaahome.html



Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 1st







For more information please visit our web site at

www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply

[ECOLOG-L] Please post - SERC Postdoctoral Fellowships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient loading, trace element 
pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in these studies will be 
crucial to developing science-based conservation plans that allow human 
societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $48,000 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due December 1st, 2015.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details.

http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/fellowships/apply.aspx

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] Please post - SERC Internships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of on-line registration,

Student copy of transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) 
system at:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/solaahome.html



Application deadlines are listed below:

Winter/Spring (January-May): Deadline is November 15th

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 1st

Fall (September-December): Deadline is June 1st





For more information please visit our web site at

www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply. 
However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships and Internships in Washington, DC.





Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $48,000 per year plus allowances.





Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $32,500 per year plus allowances.





Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $7,000.





Application Deadline: December 1st (PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE)





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.



http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/fellowships/gradstudent.aspx

[ECOLOG-L] Please Post - Postdoctoral Fellowship at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient loading, trace element 
pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in these studies will be 
crucial to developing science-based conservation plans that allow human 
societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $48,000 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due December 1st, 2015.  Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details.

http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/fellowships/apply.aspx

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/

[ECOLOG-L] Posdoctoral Opportunity at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY IN STREAM RESTORATION STUDIES (review begins 18 
May-2015, open until filled)



The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has an immediate opening 
for a postdoctoral research fellow to study the effects of stream restoration 
on removal of nutrients and suspended sediments from stream water.  A 
Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance (RSC) will be installed to restore ecosystem 
and habitat functions in a deeply eroded stream channel on SERC property in the 
summer of 2015.  Discharges of water, nutrients, and suspended sediments by 
this stream and five other nearby streams have been monitored by SERC for about 
40 years.  This presents an ideal opportunity to learn more about the benefits 
and design considerations of a restoration method that is widely accepted but 
not well studied.  The fellow will investigate the effects of the RSC by 
measuring nitrogen and phosphorus fluxes through the RSC in surface water and 
groundwater.  Studies of RSCs in other nearby streams are also possible pending 
additional funding.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in environmental science or 
engineering, peer-reviewed publications, and professional presentations.  
Applicants should also have knowledge of hydrology and the biogeochemistry of N 
and P.  Skills in data management, analytical chemistry, and the use of 
automated systems for in situ sensing and water sampling would also be 
desirable. The position is funded for 2 years.  The stipend is $48,000/year 
plus health insurance.  For best consideration, send letter of application, 
resume, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (photocopies are fine), and 
names of three references (with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) by May 
18, 2015 to Dr. Thomas Jordan (jorda...@si.edumailto:jorda...@si.edu), SERC, 
P.O. Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037-0028.  For more information on SERC visit 
http://www.serc.si.edu.  EOE.

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Post-Doctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists. The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and internationally recognized expertise in 
ecology, biological conservation, systematics, and paleobiology provide 
unprecedented opportunities for synthetic, big-picture insights into some of 
the most profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species.

Some of the greatest challenges to our environment are in our most biologically 
productive ecosystems - the coastal zone, where 70 percent of the world's 
population lives, works, and plays. Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental 
Research Centerhttp://www.serc.si.edu/research/labs.jsp (SERC) on the 
Chesapeake Bay in Maryland have led ground-breaking studies on the ecological 
dynamics between land and sea for over 40 years, including the world's longest 
running study on the ecological effects of atmospheric CO2 change, and short 
and long-term studies on food web dynamics, invasion biology, coastal and 
upland ecosystem ecology, harmful algal blooms, ultraviolet radiation, 
biogeochemistry, and nutrient and trace element cycling. Insights gained in 
these systems will be crucial to developing science-based conservation plans 
that allow human societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural 
resources.

The Smithsonian and SERC are committed to training the next generation of 
scientists with its internationally recognized Postdoctoral Fellowship program. 
Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $45,000 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress. 
Applicants are strongly encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC scientist 
prior to submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due January 15, 2014. Please contact Professional Training 
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu for 
further details.

Applications and submission details can be found at:
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/ or

http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/fellowships/postdoc.aspx


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training  Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 28
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the following 
fellowships to support research in residence at its facility in Edgewater, MD.  
This program is administrated through the Smithsonian Institution Office of 
Fellowships.





Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or 
equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are offered to 
scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more.  Applicants 
must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting 
research in-residence at the Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both 
fellowships offer a stipend of $45,000 per year plus allowances.





Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed 
preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must submit a detailed 
proposal including a justification for conducting research in-residence at the 
Institution.  Candidates must have the approval of their universities to 
conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 
months.  The stipend is $30,000 per year plus allowances.





Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a 
graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not 
yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD program.  Applicants must 
submit a proposal for research in a discipline which is pursued at the 
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks with a stipend of $6,500.





Application Deadline: January 15, 2014





To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC, 
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors early on in 
preparing fellowship proposals.







Office of Fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

470 L'Enfant Plaza SW

Suite 7102

Washington, DC. 20013-7102

(202) 633-7070

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/  or

http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/fellowships/gradstudent.aspx


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training  Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 28
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Summer Environmental Internships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate, recent graduates (less than 12 months of start date) and 
beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to gain hand-on experience in 
the fields of environmental research and education. The program enables 
students to work on specific projects while getting experience in valuable lab 
techniques all under the direction of the Center's professional staff. The 
program is tailored to provide the maximum educational benefit to each 
participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12 -16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre 
research site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into 
some of the most profound  issues challenging our world today, including 
habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian 
Environmental Research Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those 
students sponsored have used our professional-training programs as a stepping 
stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of a registration

form, transcripts, personal essay, resume, and two letters of recommendation 
using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) system at:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html





For more information please visit our web site:

http://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/internships/internships.aspx





The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply


Daniel E Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training  Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 28
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD.  21037
443-482-2217
gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Please post SERC summer internships

[Gustafson, Dan]

Environmental Internship Opportunities at SERC for summer 2012



The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 12-16 weeks utilizing our 2,650 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained an REU site since 2001 and those students sponsored have 
used our professional-training programs as a stepping stone to pursue advanced 
careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply



Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of a registration

form, transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) 
system at:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/solaahome.html



Application deadlines are listed below:

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 1st





For more information please visit our web site at

www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspxhttp://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx





The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Professional Training  Volunteer Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
PO Box 28
Edgewater, MD. 21037
443.482.2217 (phone)
443.482.2380 (fax)
gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspxhttp://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx
www.facebook.com/#!/groups/262138437177090/http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/262138437177090/

[ECOLOG-L] Please post Summer Internships 2011 at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

REU Internship Opportunities at SERC for summer 2011



The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, Maryland 
offers undergraduate and beginning graduate students a unique opportunity to 
gain hand-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. 
The program enables students to work on specific projects while getting 
experience in valuable lab techniques all under the direction of the Center's 
professional staff. The program is tailored to provide the maximum educational 
benefit to each participant.



SERC is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of environmental 
change for marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems. Interns at SERC 
conduct independent projects over 10-16 weeks utilizing our 2,800 acre research 
site on the shores of Chesapeake Bay to provide novel insights into some of the 
most profound  issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss, 
climate change, and invasive species. The Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center has maintained a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site since 
2001 and those students sponsored have used our professional-training programs 
as a stepping stone to pursue advanced careers in the environmental sciences.



How to Apply

Application to the SERC Internship Program consists of a registration

form, transcripts, personal essay, CV or resume, and two letters of 
recommendation using the Smithsonian On-line Academic Appointment (SOLAA) 
system at:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/solaahome.html



Application deadlines are listed below:

Winter/Spring (January-May): Deadline is November 15th

Summer (May-August): Deadline is February 1st

Fall (September-December): Deadline is June 1st





For more information please visit our web site at

www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspxhttp://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx



Or email: sercint...@si.edumailto:sercint...@si.edu



The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Students from under-represented groups or institutions lacking research 
facilities or research opportunities are especially encouraged to apply. 
However, all other interested students are encouraged to apply.


Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Fellowship Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
PO Box 28
Edgewater, MD. 21037
443.482.2217 (phone)
443.482.2380 (fax)
gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspxhttp://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx

[ECOLOG-L] Please post - Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

 The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex, 
offers several Postdoctoral Fellowships annually to outstanding early career 
scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive combination of field research 
facilities, museum archives, and expertise in ecology, biological conservation, 
systematics, and paleobiology provides opportunities for synthetic, big-picture 
insights into some of the most profound issues challenging our world today, 
including habitat loss, climate change, and invasive species.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Centerhttps://webaccess.si.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=627cfe8904fb4706be546e78a19d99ecURL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.serc.si.edu%2findex.aspx
 (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland conduct environmental research in 
temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. Recent research has 
highlighted the separate and interactive impacts of multiple global change 
factors on populations, communities, and ecosystems, including climate change, 
biological invasions, biodiversity loss, nutrient loading, trace element 
pollution, and habitat alteration.  Insights gained in these studies will be 
crucial to developing science-based conservation plans that allow human 
societies to thrive while protecting our finite natural resources.

Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of $45,000 plus health, 
relocation, and research allowances.  Each position is expected to run for two 
years, with the second year of funding contingent upon satisfactory progress.  
Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with a SERC scientist prior to 
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  
Applications are due January 15, 2011.  Please contact Fellowship Coordinator 
Daniel Gustafson at 
gustafs...@si.eduhttps://webaccess.si.edu/OWA/redir.aspx?C=627cfe8904fb4706be546e78a19d99ecURL=mailto%3agustafsond%40si.edu,
 or 443-482-2217, for further details.


Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Fellowship Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
PO Box 28
Edgewater, MD. 21037
443.482.2217 (phone)
443.482.2380 (fax)
gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspxhttp://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx

[ECOLOG-L] Please post fall internship announcement

[Gustafson, Dan]

Intern Announcement for Fall Appointments at Smithsonian Environmental Research 
Center in Edgewater, MD
Immediate Openings for Fall 2010

The nutritional ecology program at SERC is collaborating with the US Geological 
Survey and the National Zoological Park in a study of the nutrient composition 
of the invertebrate prey eaten by sea otters on the Pacific coast of North 
America. Sea otters consume a wide variety of prey, but individual otters have 
specialized diets, consuming, for example, predominantly crabs and abalone, or 
clams and worms, or kelp bed snails. This internship is designed to determine 
some of the nutritional correlates of foraging choices by sea otters. This is 
part of a much larger study of sea otter foraging and conservation at multiple 
sites on the Pacific coast, from California to Alaska.

The intern will be based at the SERC campus in Edgewater, MD.  The intern will 
be expected to undertake the following responsibilities: 1. Inventory, weigh 
and process invertebrate samples shipped to SERC from our collaborators. 
Processing will include homogenization and sub-sampling.  2. Conduct 
nutritional analyses as directed by the principal investigator, Dr. Olav 
Oftedal.  In particular it is anticipated that prey samples will be dried and  
assayed for gross energy (by bomb calorimeter), nitrogen (by CHN gas analysis) 
and fatty acids (by gas chromatography).  3. Prepare a summary report of the 
work in relationship to prior data on sea otter prey and prior data on the 
foraging behavior of sea otters. 4. Prepare and deliver a presentation to SERC 
staff and students of the results of the internship. At the present time there 
is no plan that field work will be associated with this internship.

The internship will be conducted in the fall of 2010, but the exact start date 
is negotiable. Please go to the following link for electronic submission of 
application materials:https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html
For any questions about this immediate opening please contact Dan Gustafson.


Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
Fellowship Coordinator
647 Contees Wharf Rd
PO Box 28
Edgewater, MD. 21037
443.482.2217 (phone)
443.482.2380 (fax)
gustafs...@si.edumailto:gustafs...@si.edu
www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspxhttp://www.serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.aspx

[ECOLOG-L] Fellowship Opportunities at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the
following fellowships to support research in residence at its facility
in Edgewater, MD.  This program is administrated through the Smithsonian
Institution Office of Fellowships.  

 

Post-doctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the
degree or equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are
offered to scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or
more.  Applicants must submit a detailed proposal including a
justification for conducting research in-residence at the Institution.
The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both fellowships offer a stipend of $42,000
per year plus allowances.  

 

Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have
completed preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must
submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting
research in-residence at the Institution.  Candidates must have the
approval of their universities to conduct doctoral research at the
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  The stipend is
$27,000 per year plus allowances.  

 

Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled
in a graduate program of study, who have completed at least one
semester, and not yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD
program.  Applicants must submit a proposal for research in a discipline
which is pursued at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks
with a stipend of $6,000.  

 

Application Deadline: January 15, 2009 

 

To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC,
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors
early on in preparing fellowship proposals.   

 

 

 

Office of Fellowships 

Smithsonian Institution 

P. O. Box 37012 

Washington, DC. 20013-7012 

(202) 633-7070 

si...@si.edu mailto:si...@si.edu  

Please visit http:/www.si.edu/research+study or www.serc.si.edu

 

 

Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Fellowship Coordinator

647 Contees Wharf Rd

PO Box 28

Edgewater, MD. 21037

443.482.2217 (phone)

443.482.2380 (fax)

http://serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.jsp
http://serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.jsp 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Fellowship Programs at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Graduate Fellowship Programs

 

 

 

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) offers the
following fellowships to support research in residence at its facility
in Edgewater, MD.  This program is administrated through the Smithsonian
Institution Office of Research Training  Services.  

 

Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the
degree or equivalent for less than seven years.  Senior Fellowships are
offered to scholars who held the degree or equivalent for seven years or
more.  Applicants must submit a detailed proposal including a
justification for conducting research in-residence at the Institution.
The term is 3 to 12 months.  Both fellowships offer a stipend of $42,000
per year plus allowances.  

 

Predoctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have
completed preliminary course work and examinations.  The applicant must
submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting
research in-residence at the Institution.  Candidates must have the
approval of their universities to conduct doctoral research at the
Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 3 to 12 months.  The stipend is
$27,000 per year plus allowances.  

 

Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled
in a graduate program of study, who have completed at least one
semester, and not yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a PhD
program.  Applicants must submit a proposal for research in a discipline
which is pursued at the Smithsonian Institution.  The term is 10 weeks
with a stipend of $6,000.  

 

Application Deadline: January 15  

 

To ensure that proposed fellowship projects are appropriate for SERC,
applicants are encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC sponsors
early on in preparing fellowship proposals.   

 

 

 

Office of Fellowships 

Smithsonian Institution 

P. O. Box 37012 

Washington, DC. 20013-7012 

(202) 633-7070 

[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]  

Please visit http:/www.si.edu/research+study or www.serc.si.edu

 

 

Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Fellowship Coordinator

647 Contees Wharf Rd

PO Box 28

Edgewater, MD. 21037

443.482.2217 (phone)

443.482.2380 (fax)

http://serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.jsp
http://serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.jsp 

 

[ECOLOG-L] FW: Postdoctoral Fellowships at SERC

[Gustafson, Dan]

Could you please post the following announcement and attachment for the
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center:

 

Post-Doctoral Fellowships at SERC

 

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research
complex, offers several Post-Doctoral Fellowships annually to
outstanding early career scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive
combination of field research facilities, museum archives, and
internationally recognized expertise in ecology, biological
conservation, systematics, and paleobiology provide unprecedented
opportunities for synthetic, big-picture insights into some of the most
profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss,
climate change, and invasive species.  

 

Some of the greatest challenges to our environment are in our most
biologically productive ecosystems - the coastal zone, where 70 percent
of the world's population lives, works, and plays.  Scientists at the
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
http://www.serc.si.edu/research/labs.jsp  (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay
in Maryland have led ground-breaking studies on the ecological dynamics
between land and sea for over 40 years, including the world's longest
running study on the ecological effects of atmospheric CO2 change, and
short and long-term studies on food web dynamics, invasion biology,
coastal and upland ecosystem ecology, harmful algal blooms, ultraviolet
radiation, biogeochemistry, and nutrient and trace element cycling.
Insights gained in these systems will be crucial to developing
science-based conservation plans that allow human societies to thrive
while protecting our finite natural resources. 

 

The Smithsonian and SERC are committed to training the next generation
of scientists with its internationally recognized Postdoctoral
Fellowship program.  Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of
$42,000 plus health, relocation, and research allowances.  Each position
is expected to run for two years, with the second year of funding
contingent upon satisfactory progress.  Applicants are strongly
encouraged to coordinate with proposed SERC scientist prior to
submitting an application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.
Applications are due January 15, 2009.  Please contact Fellowship
Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for further details.

 

Applications and submission details can be found at:
http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm

 

 

Daniel E. Gustafson, Jr.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Fellowship Coordinator

647 Contees Wharf Rd

PO Box 28

Edgewater, MD. 21037

443.482.2217 (phone)

443.482.2380 (fax)

http://serc.si.edu/pro_training/index.jsp

 

SERC Post-doctoral Fellowships

[Gustafson, Dan]

The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research
complex, offers several Post-Doctoral Fellowships annually to
outstanding early career scientists.  The Smithsonian's distinctive
combination of field research facilities, museum archives, and
internationally recognized expertise in ecology, biological
conservation, systematics, and paleobiology provide unprecedented
opportunities for synthetic, big-picture insights into some of the most
profound issues challenging our world today, including habitat loss,
climate change, and invasive species. =20

=20

Some of the greatest challenges to our environment are in our most
biologically productive ecosystems - the coastal zone, where 70 percent
of the world's population lives, works, and plays.  Scientists at the
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
http://www.serc.si.edu/research/labs.jsp  (SERC) on the Chesapeake Bay
in Maryland have led ground-breaking studies on the ecological dynamics
between land and sea for over 40 years, including the world's longest
running study on the ecological effects of atmospheric CO2 change, and
short and long-term studies on food web dynamics, invasion biology,
coastal and upland ecosystem ecology, harmful algal blooms, ultraviolet
radiation, biogeochemistry, and nutrient and trace element cycling.
Insights gained in these systems will be crucial to developing
science-based conservation plans that allow human societies to thrive
while protecting our finite natural resources.=20

=20

The Smithsonian and SERC are committed to training the next generation
of scientists with its internationally recognized Postdoctoral
Fellowship program.  Smithsonian Fellows receive an annual stipend of
$40,000 plus health, relocation, and research allowances.  Each position
is expected to run for two years, with the second year of funding
contingent upon satisfactory progress.  Applicants are required to
secure sponsorship from a SERC scientist prior to submitting an
application for this competitively-awarded fellowship.  Applications are
due January 15, 2008.  Please contact Fellowship Coordinator Daniel
Gustafson at [EMAIL PROTECTED], or 443-482-2217, for further details.




Application Requirements

1)  Discuss the feasibility of potential projects and secure
sponsorship from one of 17 senior scientists at SERC
http://www.serc.si.edu/research/labs.jsp=20

2)  Submit formal research proposal (postmarked by January 15, 2008)
to:

Office of Research Training and Services
Smithsonian Institution
MRC 902 PO Box 37012=20
470 L'Enfant Plaza Suite 7102
Washington, DC 20013-7012

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For express mail services use the following address:

Office of Research Training and Services
Smithsonian Institution
470 L'Enfant Plaza SW Suite 7102
Washington, DC 20024=20

Detailed instructions on the requirements of the research proposal can
be found here http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/sifell.htm ,
or by contacting Fellowship Coordinator Daniel Gustafson at
[EMAIL PROTECTED], 443-482-2217.

3)  General application instructions

a. Completed cover sheet

b. Research proposal

*Maximum 1 page abstract

*Maximum 6 page research proposal of no more than 1500 words,
double-spaced text, including the importance and justification of the
proposed research, sponsor identification, work plan, and budgetary
needs.=20

c. Bibliography=20

d. Curriculum vitae

e. Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)

f. Letters of reference from two appropriate persons selected by you in
sealed envelopes signed by the referee across the flap.

7. Self addressed, stamped envelope (necessary only if you cannot
receive email notification)

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