Cornell University Please keep your eyes open for an upcoming ad (summer 2025) at Cornell University for a tenure-track Marine Ecologist (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) as part of the Cornell Oce... ans initiative. If you'd like to chat about this please let me know - I'll be at BEM until Friday afternoon.
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Coastal Ecology Internship
Dauphin Island Sea Lab/University of South Alabama We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic intern in Dr. Ron Baker’s lab
(https://bakerlab.wixsite.com/baker-lab) based at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (www.disl.edu). This in... ternship is designed to facilitate an in-depth understanding of ecological sampling techniques, subsequent sample processing, and their practical applications. As such, interns will develop their skills in data collection and gain valuable field experience.
The position will be a full-time 6-month internship with a 3-month probationary period, and the potential for extensions based on performance. Preferred start date is June 2, 2025, but can be flexible for the right candidate. Salary is $16.50/hr.
Internships are available to U.S. citizens and residents only. Interested applicants should email materials to bakerlab@disl.org by May 2, 2024, but review of applications will begin
immediately. Please use the email subject “IIJA intern” and include:
1) a cover letter with a description of your research interests as they relate to lab projects,
2) your 2-page CV including contact details for 3 references, and
3) unofficial academic transcripts.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab/University of South Alabama The Baker Lab (https://bakerlab.wixsite.com/baker-lab) at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (www.disl.edu)
is seeking a Research Technician to support ongoing research projects alon... g the Alabama coast. This is a full-time, 1-year position with a 6-month probationary period, and the potential for extension based on performance and funding availability. The candidate will play a crucial role in project management,
field data collection and analysis, and associated reporting.
Qualifications:
• Master's degree in marine science, ecology, environmental science, or a related field, or
equivalent experience
• Experience in ecological research and fieldwork
• Proficiency in data entry and basic data analysis
• Ability to perform physically demanding fieldwork in potentially challenging conditions
• U.S. citizenship or residency
Preferred Qualifications (one or more of):
• Experience in project management
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and applications
• Experience with ecological data analysis in R
• Experience operating small vessels
• Experience with technical writing
The preferred start date is June 2, 2025, but flexibility is possible for the ideal candidate. Salary is $20/hr. Interested applicants should email the following materials to bakerlab@disl.org by May 2, 2025, but review of applications will begin immediately. Please use the email subject “IIJA Tech” and include:
1. A cover letter detailing your research interests and how they align with the lab’s projects
2. A 2-page CV, including contact information for three references
3. Unofficial academic transcripts
USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory The Coastal Ecology and Seagrass Biology Lab at The University of Southern Mississippi, led by Dr. Kelly Darnell, seeks a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in seagrass biolog... y and ecology for studies to include trends in seagrass distribution and condition, reproductive ecology and physiology, and restoration. The successful candidate will have flexibility to design and execute their own research, will assist with ongoing research efforts throughout the Gulf of Mexico, and will have extensive professional development and networking opportunities.
Applicants should have experience with a range of statistical methods and spatial analysis tools, experience working on small vessels and in shallow coastal ecosystems, strong writing and presentation skills, and interest in exploring and restoring seagrass ecosystems.
The individual will be supervised by Dr. Kelly Darnell and will be based at USM’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) in Ocean Springs, MS, where they will work with a broad network of collaborators across career stages, backgrounds, and areas of expertise, including researchers, natural resource managers, and other stakeholders. GCRL was established in 1948 and is one of the oldest and largest marine labs in the Gulf of Mexico with 200+ faculty, staff, and students and state-of-the-art research facilities that support USM’s designation as an R1 University.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Kelly Darnell (Kelly.Darnell@usm.edu)
University of Texas Arlington The Mydlarz lab is hiring a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher for a 2-year funded position to work on coral disease research. This position offers an exciting o... pportunity to be creative and develop and apply cutting-edge bioinformatic approaches to analyze both existing and newly generated cnidarian transcriptomic datasets. We work with an amazing large collaborative team, come be part of the team and exciting project! Find me here at BEM to discuss, feel free to text, number below.
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University of South Alabama/Dauphin Island Sea Lab The Baker Lab (https://bakerlab.wixsite.com/baker-lab) at the University of South Alabama/Dauphin Island Sea Lab is seeking a Quantitative/Fisheries Ecology Postdoctoral Researche... r to support ongoing research projects along the Alabama coast.
The preferred start date is June 2, 2025, but flexibility is possible for the ideal candidate. Interested applicants should email the following materials to bakerlab@disl.org by May 2, 2025, but review of applications will begin immediately. Please use the email subject "Postdoc application" and include:
1. A cover letter detailing your research interests and how they align with the lab's projects 2. A 2-page CV, including contact information for three references 3. Unofficial academic transcripts
Please title all documents using the format "LastName_DocumentName" (e.g., Rodriguez_CoverLetter").
Beaches, Inlets and Ports Program Compliance Assurance Internship
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Beaches, Inlets, and Ports Program (BIPP) Compliance Assurance Internship with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection provides students and recent graduates hands-... on experience in environmental compliance for coastal construction projects. This 12-14 week unpaid internship, based at the Bob Martinez Center in Tallahassee, FL, allows for full-time (40 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week) participation with potential academic credit.
Interns assist in monitoring, analyzing, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Environmental Monitoring & Fieldwork: Review reports (e.g., turbidity, wildlife impact), verify compliance, conduct site visits, document findings, attend regulatory meetings, and assist in audits.
- Data Management & Analysis: Maintain compliance records in OCULUS and BCMS, analyze environmental data trends, and process regulatory documentation.
- Regulatory Research & Reporting: Review environmental laws, assist in permitting processes, develop compliance training materials, and contribute to policy recommendations.
Program Structure:
- Week 1: Orientation, software training, and permit overview.
- Weeks 2-10: Project work, compliance monitoring, and fieldwork.
- Weeks 11-14: Capstone presentation and career discussions.
Qualifications:
- Education: Enrolled in Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, or related fields.
- Skills: Strong analytical abilities, proficiency in MS Office, and effective communication.
- Preferred: Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance processes.
University of California, Davis The University of California, Davis, Office of Research invites applications for the position of Director, Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute (CMSI). This position, open to ... all candidates who are eligible to hold a tenured faculty position at UC Davis, will be appointed at a level of 75% for five years with the possibility of extension. The director will hold an additional 25% tenured faculty appointment (associate or full professor) in a relevant academic department to be determined at the time of appointment. Upon completion of the term(s) as director, the individual will hold a 100% appointment in an academic department.
As a faculty member, the successful candidate will be responsible for: • Advance the mission of CMSI while maintaining their own internationally recognized research program • Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and teaching regular courses determined by their academic department. Responsibilities of the director position include: • Updating and implementing the CMSI strategic plan • Overseeing an appropriate, sustainable business model for operations including a vision for the renewal of facilities at BML • Leading the unique educational and research efforts of an interdisciplinary program anchored by a flagship laboratory • Securing funding from a wide spectrum of state, federal and private research and education sources, • Creating an impactful community outreach and communication strategy to expand the range of supporters of CMSI and BML.
University of the Virgin Islands All areas of biology will be considered, but preference will be given to individuals with expertise in one or more of the following: evolution, ecology, marine sciences, ichthyolo... gy, environmental science, botany. Ideal applicants will also be able to work collaboratively with other UVI faculty, especially those across the STEM fields and in our research centers. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.
