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University of Colorado, Boulder.

A PhD or MS position available beginning fall 2014 in the Environmental Studies Program (http://envs.colorado.edu) with two years of funding guaranteed to develop a dissertation/thesis related to the CAFOR project (see below for project description). The position involves development and analysis of a survey of local residents and integration with environmental data. Though the student will be located in Boulder, s/he will need to work closely with the University of New Hampshire research team and research collaborators in Oregon.

Deadlines for fall 2014 applications to the Environmental Studies Program: December 1, 2013 for International Students; December 23, 2013 for all others; January 6, 2014 for all recommendations. Additional information can be found at http://envs.colorado.edu/grad_program/C30/How%20to%20Apply/.In addition, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and any relevant materials to joel.hartter@unh.edu. Position is with Dr. Joel Hartter (http://envs.colorado.edu/people/Cxx/faculty_details/hartter_joel/) and co-advised by Larry Hamilton (http://pubpages.unh.edu/~lch/).

University of New Hampshire, Durham.

A PhD or MS position available beginning fall 2014 in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (www.nre.unh.edu/) and theEarth Systems Research Center (www.esrc.sr.unh.edu) with two years of funding guaranteed to develop a dissertation/thesis related to the CAFOR project (see below for project description). The position involves the characterization forest biometric properties using field data and remotely sensed image data. The remote sensing platforms will include unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), airplane, and satellite sensors. Extensive field work is a requirement of the position. 

 

The application process for the M.S. program in Natural Resources and the Ph.D. program in Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science (NRESS) can be found at www.gradschool.unh.edu. Additional information on the M.S. program can be found at www.nre.unh.edu, and on the Ph.D. program at www.unh.edu/nressphd. Although the M.S. program employs rolling admissions, candidates at either level should apply before the Ph.D. program deadline of January 15, 2014.

In addition, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and any relevant materials to mark.ducey@unh.edu. Position is with Drs. Mark Ducey (http://nre.unh.edu/faculty/ducey) and Michael Palace (http://www.eos.unh.edu/Faculty/mpalace).

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Position: PhD Assistantship; Three years of funding available (research and teaching assistantship) with a goal of securing project funding for the duration of the students’ program.

 

Project background: Dr. Christine Vatovec has funding available for one doctoral-level student to conduct environmental health social science research that is related to medical care.  Current projects focus on two areas regarding the interplay between human health and the environment: 1) the socio-ecological consequences of medical care, and 2) the human health benefits of nature contact.

 

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will work with Dr. Vatovec to develop a research protocol, apply for grant funding, conduct field research (e.g. interviews, observations), analyze data, and prepare publications and presentations for academic and lay audiences.  The position is for a minimum of three years during which time the student will serve as a teaching assistant (10 hours/week) and research assistant (10 hours/week).

 

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a background in environmental studies or a related discipline, and an interest in environmental health, social science research, and qualitative methodology.  While not required, preference will be given to applicants who have earned a MPH, or are interested in participating in the Certificate in Public Health program (http://learn.uvm.edu/health-3/public-health-certificate/) at UVM.

 

To apply: Interested applicants should submit the following materials to Dr. Vatovec by January 20th:

1.      A letter of interest (two pages, maximum) that outlines the applicant’s professional interest in environmental health and career plans, why earning a PhD the best path for achieving your career goals, and experience with qualitative social science methods,

2.      the names and contact information of three references,

3.      unofficial transcripts, and GRE scores, and

4.      your current CV (please include your GPA from your current or most recently completed graduate studies).  

In addition, applicants will need to apply to the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR) Graduate School before February 1st (Graduate application process). In your application, be sure to state your preference for working with Dr. Vatovec. If you would like to discuss this assistantship before applying, please contact Dr. Vatovec.

Application Deadline: Applications are due to the UVM Graduate College by February 1st; letters of interest and supporting materials are due to Dr. Vatovec by January 20th

PoE is Hiring!

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PoE is Hiring!

The Program on the Environment is looking for our next Administrator (75% FTE).

The Administrator serves as the administrative lead and support for Program on the Environment (PoE). This position has several diverse components, including budget analysis and tracking, human resources support, and some communication and outreach.

For priority consideration, please apply by November 25, 2013.

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POSITION:
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is seeking an energetic, experienced professional for our full-time paid Volunteer Coordinator position to inspire and manage a corps of 175+ volunteers in serving our mission to Inspire Conservation of the Salish Sea. The position is responsible for volunteer recruitment, training, placement, retention and recognition and will participate in strategic planning including developing a plan to expand the volunteer program. It’s also responsible for administrative oversight of the PTMSC AmeriCorps program and for supervision of volunteer gift shop staff. Email cover letter and resume in PDF format to info@ptmsc.org. Job description can be found here. Please submit applications by November 18 at 5pm.

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We are looking for engaging and motivated graduate and undergraduate students who want to make a difference to underrepresented youth in Seattle.  Starting this month, you can train to become a Seattle MESA math and science tutor for local middle and high school students.  

WHO: Engaging and motivated UW graduate and undergraduate students who want to work with middle and high school students from underrepresented groups.  We are looking for students who want training and experience working in local Seattle schools with a cohort of trained peers.  MESA tutors must attend our fall MESA STEM Tutor Training Basic Skills workshop, enroll in our 1 credit winter, weekly seminar and commit to working 2-3 hours per week in the winter and spring in Seattle Public Schools.  And in case you were wondering….STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering/Environment and Math.

WHAT: Join the Seattle MESA Tutor Training Program.  Seattle MESA provides enrichment opportunities and high quality resources that inspire students underrepresented in STEM fields, to pursue education and careers in math, engineering and science (http://www.seattlemesa.org/).  We are offering a tutor training and certification for UW graduate and undergraduate students to work with Seattle middle and high school students from underrepresented groups in math and science. 

1) MESA STEM Tutor Training.  This is a 6 hour tutor skills and cultural competency training designed to get you ready to work one on one and in small groups with Seattle middle and high school students in math and science.

2) Winter 1 credit seminar and service learning.  This is a weekly, winter quarter seminar designed to enrich your tutoring skills and provide a cohort-based learning network through short readings, activities and discussions of your weekly tutoring experience.  You will observe teachers and your students in their classrooms and then tutor your small group as part of the seminar experience.  This will be available in the Winter Time Schedule (C ENV 490).  Please email me for an add code.

WHERE: Ocean Sciences Building Room 310 for the fall MESA STEM Tutor Training

WHEN: 1) MESA STEM Tutor Training Basic Skills – Monday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 20 from 2:30-5:30(we will provide snacks!).

             2) Winter 1 credit seminar and weekly tutoring (please contact me for an add code when registering for C Env 490).

Questions?  Please email TutorSeattleMESA@gmail.com.

If you are interested, please fill out this survey to join the program.  We look forward to working with you!

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ACAT seeks a full-time Environmental Health and Justice Coordinator to facilitate our projects. The goal of all of ACAT’s projects is to assure justice by advocating for environmental and community health. Coordinators must be able to work independently as well as interdependently with ACAT’s staff and board to achieve ACAT’s mission.

For more information, go here: http://www.akaction.org/our_story/job_opportunities.html

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Correction from previous post – pay is $11.00/hr!

Get your applications in quickly and join the PoE team!!

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Need a job starting Winter Quarter 2014?  Apply to be a Student Assistant at PoE!  Questions?  Email poeadv@uw.edu. 

[student job]: Hourly student assistant, Fisheries

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Looking for a student job? The Fisheries department (right next door to PoE!) is looking for an hourly student assistant. – joe

Temporary Hourly Student Assistant – fiscal support

 Department: Aquatic and Fishery Sciences in the College of the Environment

 General Duties/Description: Provide a variety of administrative support in fiscally-related duties such as: 

  • Assist with monthly budget reconciliation including follow-up on missing documents
  • Create budget and grant file folders
  • Copy, fax and sort various documents
  • Maintain records, perform electronic mail tasks
  • File reports, receipts, and other documents
  • Enter data and maintain various accounting of grant/budget logs or databases including verify and process fiscal/accounting data, perform basic computing, calculating and manual or automated posting of data; make corrections as required
  • Assist with travel-related accounting processes
  • Might occasionally deliver or pick up grant proposal/award documents between the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences department and the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Grant and Contract Accounting office, or other campus departments
  • Serve as back-up telephone and in-person contact, receive visitors, respond to inquiries regarding office/departmental policies and procedures (requires substantial knowledge of school policies and procedures)
  • Sort and distribute office mail if needed
  • Perform other related duties as required/assigned

Requirements: 

  • Experience in administrative support and office operations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, database management software; familiarity with Access is desirable 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences and individuals including students, donors, faculty, administrators, and students is essential
  • Team work orientation 
  • Flexibility to meet changing needs 
  • Ability to take initiative on projects, prioritize project work, and use good discretion in contact and communications with various audiences
  • Creative problem solving skills and ability to independently identify solutions to a variety of issues
  • Detail-oriented
  • Must be a UW student

Position is available November 1. Hourly wage based on experience. Send your resume to Jessica Roshan at jroshan@uw.edu