University of Massachusetts
Department of Natural Resources Conservation

>usage of temporary and permanent wetlands in the Green Swamp in central

>Florida. The research is slated to begin in January 2001. Interested

>individuals should contact Henry R. Mushinsky at

>Mushinsk@chuma1.cas.usf.edu.

>The Fire and Environmental Research Applications (FERA) group at the Forest

>Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station is actively recruiting

>candidates for 13-month term field crew positions based in Seattle, WA. We

>will be hiring one or more term GS-05 Forestry or Biological Technician to

>fill our field crew and one term GS-07 Forestry Technician to lead field

>crews. Please see the attached outreach notice and our website

>(www.fs.fed.us/pnw/fera) for further details.

>

>Please distribute and post this outreach notice widely. Thank you.

>

>FERA Team - USFS PNW Research Station

>Seattle Forestry Sciences Laboratory

>(206) 732-7847

>

>Clint Wright

>Pomona College

>University of Washington

>

>David Wright

>Purdue University

>Virginia Polytechnic and State University

>

>Matt Cerney

>Humboldt State University

>

>Bob Vihnanek

>Southern Illinois University

>University of British Columbia

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Forest Ecologist, position located in Boise, Idaho

Starting Salary: competitive with experience

Reporting Relationship: Vice President, Ecology and Economics Research Department

General Description and Range of Responsibilities:

For the past century, the Rocky Mountains of northern Wyoming, Montana, Idaho have been subjected to the ravages of mining, clearcut logging, fire suppression, and dam construction. Thankfully, this era is drawing to a close, but not before a number of species have become imperiled, and not without the rise of new threats, such as rampant development and the increasing use and reach of off-road vehicles. Despite these threats, the Northern Rockies remains home to some of the last intact ecosystems in the Lower 48. Grizzlies, wolves, lynx, and wolverines still roam there. The Wilderness Society is committed to the protection of this vast wildland ecosystem and restoring its connections from Yellowstone to the Yukon Territory.

The Wilderness Society seeks a Forest Ecologist to join our expanding team working to protect a network of wildlands in the Northern Rockies. The ecologist will be expected to bring science and research to our efforts to (1) protect wilderness, roadless areas, and forest ecosystems throughout the region and (2) restore ecosystem health and connectivity, with special attention to the western part of the Yellowstone to Yukon region. The future of national forest management will be key to this effort, and the Forest Ecologist is expected to play a lead role in applying The Wilderness Society's Forest Vision Principles to national forest planning in the region (see www.wilderness.org).

We expect the Forest Ecologist to develop a research program exploring aspects of restoration and connectivity, including evaluating the success of current forest restoration projects involving "stewardship contracting.." This person will participate in our expanding efforts to assess the ecological and economic consequences of roads, derive procedures for evaluating road networks, and recommend management improvements, which could include road removal. In addition to research, we expect the Forest Ecologist to participate actively in outreach in the community, including working directly with Agency scientists and planners to promote strong conservation options, providing solid ecological science to the conservation community, and participating on the Conservation Science Committee of the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, which is developing a scientifically defensible conservation area design for the "Y2Y" area.

Qualifications: Advanced degree in ecology or closely related discipline required. Demonstrated record of accomplishment in research and in written and oral communication. Knowledge of relevant issues in fire restoration science, forest health, watershed integrity, species viability, and invasive exotics preferred.

Skills: The applicant must possess excellent research, writing, oral, and analytical skills, a demonstrated commitment to wilderness and public land protection, and the ability to work with other staff members as part of an effective team. It is important that the candidate be able to work within coalitions and with government scientists, planners and managers. Experience in seeking outside funding is also highly desirable.

This position is available immediately and will be located in Boise, Idaho. The candidate will work closely with staff in our Bozeman, Montana office and must be willing to travel for meetings and other key events. The Wilderness Society offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please submit a cover letter explaining your qualifications for this position, resume, writing sample, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Dr. G. Thomas Bancroft, The Wilderness Society, 1615 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20036. (202-429-2689; tom_bancroft@TWS.org)

>Coastal Waterbird Interns (20) are needed to help protect Piping Plovers

>and terns at 50+ sites managed by Massachusetts Audubon

>Society. Responsibilities include: collecting behavioral and other

>biological data, erecting and maintaining protective fencing and teaching

>beachgoers about the birds and threats to their survival. Applicants must

>have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition and have

>their own vehicle. Experience in biological data collection and coastal

>bird identification helpful but not necessary. These internships are

>excellent opportunities to gain field experience and receive college or

>graduate credit. Additional research and office-based internships

>available year-round. There is a $50/week stipend provided for food and

>gas. To qualify for free housing, interns will be expected to work 35

>hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Internships available between

>April 1 and September 15. To receive an application, send a self-addressed

>envelope to Mary Hopkins c/o the Coastal Waterbird Program, Massachusetts

>Audubon Society, Lincoln, MA 01773 by April 1, 2001.

>

>

>Coastal Waterbird Monitors/Naturalists (2) needed for the Sampson's Island

>Wildlife Sanctuary on Cape Cod. Responsibilities include monitoring,

>protecting and collecting data on nesting terns and Piping Plovers,

>leading nature walks, and collecting fees from island visitors. Prior

>experience as a naturalist and handling a small boat is

>preferred.. Positions begin in mid-April and continue through early

>September. Assistants will be expected to work full-time in exchange for

>weekly stipend of $270. Housing may be available. To receive an

>application, send a self-addressed envelope to Mary Hopkins c/o the Coastal

>Waterbird Program, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Lincoln, MA 01773 by

>April 1, 2001.

>

>

>Piping Plover/Tern Monitors (5) needed on Cape Cod, North and South Shores,

>Buzzard's Bay, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket to monitor, protect and

>conduct research at tern and plover nesting sites. Applicants should have

>some experience identifying, monitoring or protecting Piping Plovers or

>terns, and interacting with the public. Field activities include

>independently erecting and maintaining protective fencing, collecting data

>on field forms, talking with beachgoers about endangered species and

>conservation and occasionally coordinating volunteers. These full-time

>assistantships begin between April 15 and May 15 and end around August

>15. Assistants will be expected to work full-time in exchange for a weekly

>stipend of $270. Housing may be available. To receive an application,

>send a self-addressed envelope to Mary Hopkins c/o the Coastal Waterbird

>Program, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Lincoln, MA 01773 by April 1, 2001.

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University is

>looking for a talented, motivated individual with strong quantitative

>skills

>to serve as a postdoctoral research ecologist in a large, well-funded

>interdisciplinary project. Fieldwork for the project commences in spring

>2001 in the upper Wabash River basin of Indiana. The project focuses on

>the

>effects of land-use practices and habitat fragmentation on the structure

>and

>function of ecological systems, including both direct effects and

>indirect

>effects mediated by altered interspecific interactions. Opportunities

>exist

>for work at several levels of biological organization, and at spatial

>scales

>ranging from local to regional. The postdoctoral scientist would be

>expected to work collaboratively with members of the research team on

>selected facets of study design, sampling, analysis and publication, as

>well

>as grant-writing. Strong skills in statistics and GIS (ArcInfo, ArcView)

>are required; experience with computer programming and simulation

>modeling

>is desirable, and a background in vertebrate ecology or natural resource

>science is preferred.

>

>Numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist in the

>project.

>Currently, the project includes 17 faculty and 8 graduate students

>specializing in vertebrate ecology, landscape ecology, GIS and remote

>sensing, mathematics, genetics, entomology, plant ecology, agroforestry,

>biological engineering, agronomy, water quality, human dimensions, and

>natural resource economics. We plan to recruit additional graduate

>students

>and 2-3 dozen field technicians within the next year.

>

>The position is AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, with a duration of 2-3 years.

>Salary

>is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. To

>apply, please email a brief statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and

>names and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Robert K. Swihart

>at

>rswihart@fnr.purdue.edu. For more information, please call (765)

>494-3566

>or send queries to the aforementioned email address. Review of

>applications

>will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

>Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.

>Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

December 7, 2000

Outreach Notice

USDA Forest Service Research & Development

Post Graduate Cooperative Education Position leading to

Research Forest Ecologist, SRS-4106, Southern Research Station,

Monticello

AR

The Forest Service is currently conducting outreach and recruitment

in

anticipation of filling up to eight positions from a number of

disciplines

between now and May 1, 2001. Participants with a bachelors or masters

degree in the appropriate discipline and who qualify to enter a graduate

program may be hired through the Federal Government's Student Career

Employment Program (SCEP) for positions leading to full-time research

careers at Forest Service sites throughout the United States. Funding is

available for tuition, books, and salary for part-time work at the

employing unit while completing a doctoral degree. SCEP participants

commit

to working for the Forest Service full-time for a period following

completion of schooling. A full list of the positions available is

listed

on the Southern Research Station web site at

www.srs.fs.fed.us/careers/outreach.htm.

The position I'd like to bring to your attention in particular is a

Research Forest Ecologist position with the Southern Research Station,

located at the Monticello/Crossett Forestry Sciences Lab in Monticello

Arkansas. The position is a research and extension position in

silviculture and stand development of pine and pine-hardwood forests in

the

West Gulf Coastal Plain and the Interior Highlands. Opportunities for

dissertation research would most likely center on development of a

statistically robust monitoring program to quantify the effects of

forest

management decisions (if any) made on association with timber cutting

activities on public, forest industry, and private nonindustrial lands

in

the West Gulf Coastal Plain and Interior Highlands in the upland forests

west of the Mississippi River.

Extension responsibilities center on the Crossett Experimental

Forest,

a 1680-ac property under management by the research unit since 1934, and

involve technology transfer of research products from Crossett and

elsewhere that pertain to management of naturally-regenerated pine and

pine-hardwood stands in the region. Important customers include

industry

foresters, and foresters such as state service foresters and consulting

foresters who work with non-industrial private forest landowners.

However,

the key client will be National Forest resource managers under the

recently-enacted NFMA Planning Regulations, for whom silvicultural

practices that rely upon stand dynamics initiated through natural

regeneration are becoming increasingly important.

The duty station for this position would be at the unit

headquarters

in Monticello Arkansas, which is housed with the School of Forest

Resources

at the University of Arkansas-Monticello. While UAM offers the only

bachelor's and Master's forestry degrees in Arkansas, it does not offer

Ph.D. forestry education. Thus, the nature of this position suggests

that

a student might enroll and complete coursework for the Ph.D. at any

institution in the nation, but would then be necessary for the student

to

relocate to the duty station for summer field seasons and the execution

of

the dissertation project. Desirable academic qualifications of the

student recruit: Masters (preferred) or Bachelors degree in Forestry,

Forest Ecology, Mensuration, Biometrics, or Ecology. The incumbent must

complete a Ph.D. program prior to conversion to a Research Forest

Ecologist.

For further information or to express interest in this position,

please contact Dr. James M. Guldin, Research Forest Ecologist and

Project

Leader, Southern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, P.O. Box 1270,

Hot

Springs AR, 71902; phone: 501-623-1174; e-mail, jguldin@fs.fed.us.

Ph.D. or M.S. Graduate Assistantships

Available Starting 2001-2002 Academic Year

· The Quantitative Methods Group in the Faculty of Forestry, SUNY/ESF, is seeking Ph.D. or M.S. graduate students to assist faculty members' teaching and research. The deadline for application is Feb. 1, 2001.

· Students interested in applied statistics and sampling, forest biometrics, forest inventory and measurements, forest growth and yield modeling, operations research, spatial modeling and GIS, or related fields are encouraged to apply for the assistantships.

· The assistantships will cover full stipends, tuition waivers and benefits for 3 years (Ph.D.) or 2 years (M.S.), contingent upon annual reappointment.

· Contact: Dr. Craig J. Davis, Faculty of Forestry, SUNY-ESF, One Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210. Phone: (315) 470-6569, email:cjdavis@syr.edu,

College web: www.esf.edu

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GS-486-9, Wildlife Biologist

North Kaibab RD, Kaibab NF

The North Kaibab Ranger District is looking to fill a Wildlife Biologist, GS-486-9 position. The position will be Permanent Full Time and is expected to be advertised in the next several weeks. This is a term appointment guarnteed for 13 months extendable for an additional 3 years.

Our Kaibab National Forest vision is that ..... "In the year 2000 we are recognized for superior stewardship. We have earned this recognition through respectful relationships based on trust and by operating as a learning organization." Our purpose is to provide superior stewardship of the Kaibab National Forest for current and future generations through the practice of ecosystem management. Our values include trust, professionalism, integrity, fairness, respect, and fun. We're looking for candidates who share these values and our vision.

In order to implement our Vision, we have recently reorganized and operate as two Zones. The North Zone is located north of the Colorado River and includes the North Kaibab Ranger District. The South Zone is south of the Colorado River and includes the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts. Our Supervisor's Office and South Zone Office are located in Williams, AZ, on the south side of the Grand Canyon. Both are approximately 4 hours driving time from the North Zone Office in Fredonia, AZ.

The Forest and each Zone operate in three branches: Public Services, Stewardship, and Technical Services. This position will operate as a member of the North Zone Stewardship Branch along with personnel involved with Timber Management, Range, Fire Management, Soils/watershed, and Silviculture

You ask..."Where's the North Kaibab Ranger District located, and what's there for me?".....read on!!!

The North Kaibab Ranger District is nestled in northern Arizona, occupying 656,000 acres of National Forest on the Kaibab Plateau, north of and immediately adjacent to the Grand Canyon. Talk about scenery!!

Our District Office is in Fredonia, Arizona (200 miles north of Flagstaff, AZ, 200 miles east of Las Vegas, 3 miles south of the UT/AZ stateline, and 7 miles south of Kanab, Utah). We have 35-40 permanent employees--each one contributing to our District success, high skill level, and FUN. Currently the District has 8 allotments and 7 permittees. Landscapes across the District include beautiful red rock canyons, pinyon/juniper expanses, large ponderosa pine forests, large open meadows, and mixed conifer/aspen forests. We're home for the infamous Kaibab deer herd, buffalo, northern goshawk, and wide variety of bats, and most recently, 15 California Condors--just to name a few! We're really proud of our two Wilderness areas--Saddle Mountain Wilderness and Kanab Creek Wilderness, and of course, our world famous heritage resources, including some pretty awesome rock art. Our climate couldn't be any better--mild winters in our communities and often 4+ feet of snow at the highest Forest elevations. Summers are generally hot--70 to 80 degrees at the higher elevations, 90+ degrees in the communities and lower red rock elevations.

Other government agencies in the immediate area include the BLM, NPS, and the Kaibab-Paiute Tribe.

North Kaibab Ranger District employees live in Fredonia AZ, or Kanab UT. Fredonia's population is approximately 1500, offering a rural life-style, with K-12 schools, post office, churches (Trinity Church-Assemblies of God, LDS), 2 restaurants, several small motels, gas stations, plus a BIG community spirit. Kanab's population is approximately 4500. In addition to it's rural life-style, it offers K-12 schools, post office, 2 large grocery stores, fast food chains, several moderately sized motels, several restaurants, a nine hole golf course, 1 movie theatre, hospital, and churches (New Hope Bible Church, St. Christopher Catholic Church, Jehovah's Witness, United Church of Kanab/Fredonia, LDS), miscellaneous retail stores, community chorus and orchestra, and also a BIG community spirit. Both communities avail themselves of Mohave Community College and Dixie College course offerings provided locally.

Government housing is not available. However, rentals (usually homes) are available--but can be difficult to find during spring and summer months, ranging from $500-$1,000/month. Homes for purchase are available, with an average in town 2-3 bedroom home averaging $80,000, and up...depending on size of home and location. Larger communities such as Page AZ (90 miles east) and St. George UT (80 miles west) offer additional shopping, larger medical facilities, malls and commercial airports (commuter size).

INTERESTED??? The North Kaibab Ranger District is a great place, with great people! If you'd like more information about the Wildlife Biologist position, please contact Scott Nannenga, North Zone Stewardship Branch Leader at (520) 643-7395.

To whom it may concern:

The Fire and Environmental Research Applications (FERA) group at the Forest

Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station is actively recruiting

candidates for 13-month term field crew positions based in Seattle, WA. We

will be hiring one or more term GS-05 Forestry or Biological Technician to

fill our field crew and one term GS-07 Forestry Technician to lead field

crews. Please see the attached outreach notice and our website

(www.fs.fed.us/pnw/fera) for further details.

Please distribute and post this outreach notice widely. Thank you.

Job Description: Assistant Forester

Qualifications:

B.S. in Forest Management combined with forest management field experience or field course work; strong writing and interpersonal communications skills; computer skills including word processor and spreadsheet; knowledge of hardwood silviculture; ability to easily identify all tree species native to Connecticut; ability to safely run and maintain a chain saw; ability to run compass and pace accurately; availability of a dependable motor vehicle with valid operator's license and adequate insurance; ability to stay oriented and move easily through forested areas on foot; able to physically perform demanding work, including 8 hours in field in all weather conditions. Must obtain Connecicut Certified Forester status within 1 year.

Responsibilities:

This position entails a mixture of technical and professional responsibilities. The Assistant Forester will provide forest management consulting services to a wide variety of Ferrucci & Walicki clients. The employee will assist experienced foresters on some projects and will work alone or with loggers, sub-contractors and seasonal employees on less technical projects.

Technical work such as timber stand improvement, tree planting, forest road maintenance and boundary line marking as well as professional level work such as forest inventory, writing management plans, marking timber sales, and locating boundary lines are the chief duties. Additional duties will include following budgets, accounting for working time as billable or non-billable, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, remaining up to date in forestry skills and conservation issues and representing Ferrucci & Walicki in a positive and professional manner at all times. Must be flexible in scheduling work hours to account for seasonal and work related factors, such as night or early morning meetings.

Salary:

Pay is based on experience and performance, which will be evaluated regularly. Ferrucci & Walicki, LLC also has a bonus program based on productivity and profits which is available after 1 year. A mileage allowance is paid.

Benefits:

After a six month probationary period, vacation time is earned at the rate of 1.5 hours per week. Six holidays are earned per year, pro-rated by length of employment. Holidays and vacation days are scheduled after written request of the employee. After three years of employment Ferrucci & Walicki will contribute towards a retirement plan (Keogh). Health insurance is included after the enrollment period.

>

>The Department of Conservation's Waikato Conservancy seeks a qualified

>herpetologist/ecologist for a three year contract position, primarily to

>research and develop effective population monitoring methodology for the

>two species of native frogs which occur in the northern North Island of NZ.

>Other tasks will include assessment of disease threats to, and impacts on,

>native frogs, and baseline surveys to add to existing knowledge of

>populations.

>

>The position will be based in the Waikato Conservancy Office in Hamilton,

>but the work will extend into the Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of

>Plenty and East Coast/Hawkes Bay Conservancies.

>

>A tertiary qualification in ecological sciences is essential, and some

>field experience in herpetology is desirable. The successful applicant

>will need to be physically fit, and capable of extended field work in remote

>and rough locations. A drivers licence is essential.

>

>Job descriptions and PER 1 Application For Employment forms are available

>from the Waikato Conservancy Office, 18 London St. Hamilton, phone

>+64 7 838 3363. For further information phone Chris Smuts-Kennedy in the

>Waikato Conservancy Office.

>

>Send applications to: The Technical Support Manager

> Waikato Conservancy Office

> Private Bag 3072

> Hamilton

> New Zealand

>

>Applications must be received by noon on Monday 15 January 2001.

The International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, as part of its Teaming with Wildlife (TWW) campaign, is offering an internship to a college/graduate student or recent graduate interested in working on a national wildlife legislative campaign. This position should be of particular interest to individuals ultimately seeking permanent employment in wildlife conservation or Congress.

With a national coalition 3000 groups strong, TWW is the most far-reaching wildlife conservation initiative in more than half a century. TWW aims to create a national trust fund for state-level wildlife conservation efforts to prevent species and their habitats from becoming endangered; give Americans more recreational opportunities to experience wildlife and nature; and foster a responsible stewardship ethic through greater conservation education efforts. Proposed funding for the goals of TWW is now included in major bipartisan legislation currently moving through Congress (For more information, visit <http://www.teaming.com/>http://www.teaming. eudora="autourl">com).

Responsibilities: Tracking media coverage, maintaining congressional database, responding to information queries, drafting fact sheets, working with state coalition leaders, other possible projects and administrative duties.

Qualifications: Must be highly motivated, organized and creative, with an interest in the legislative process. Able to speak and write effectively. Flexible and capable of handling multiple tasks. Knowledge of wildlife conservation and the legislative process a plus.

Compensation: includes stipend.

Starting date flexible but sometime by the end of January 2001.

Email or fax resume, short writing sample, and references by January 15, 2001 to:

Naomi Edelson

IAFWA

444 North Capitol St, NW, Suite 544

Washington, DC 20001

No tel. calls please

Fax: (202) 624-7891

Email: teaming@so.org

for Bat Habitat Ecology Research

8-12 positions needed between May through mid-September 2001 for radio telemetry studies on influences of landscape conditions and roost availability on forest bat species composition, abundance and habitat use in the western Oregon Cascades. $1,500-1,800/mo; housing and field vehicles are provided.

Successful applicants will assist with mist netting and capture of bats, attaching radio transmitters, tracking radio marked bats to day roost structures, quantifying habitat variables, and computer data entry. Applicants must be willing and capable of conducting field work in very steep terrain under physically demanding conditions, be willing to work atypical hours (including night work) and under adverse conditions, and be able to work well both independently and with a research team. Those with a BS (or in progress) in wildlife, biology, or a related field, and experience with mist netting bats, transmitter attachment, use of Global Positioning Systems and Anabat detectors, and extensive work with radio telemetry are preferred.

Submit a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references by 2 March 2001 to:

Elly White

Cooperative Forest Ecosystem Research program

301M Richardson Hall

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 97331

We need three to four summer interns to help with a research project on the

>effects of pesticides on amphibians in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of

>California from May to August for a total of 12 weeks. Pay is $350/week

>plus housing. Experience working with and identifying tadpoles under field

>conditions important. Work will require collecting frog egg masses,

>measuring tadpoles and embryos, and daily inspection of cages. Extensive

>camping may be required. Duty stations will be in Lassen, Sequoia, and

>Yosemite National Parks.

>

>Send resume or CV with work experience, name, email addresses and phone

>numbers, and email addresses of two references to :

>

>

>

>

>Donald W. Sparling

>USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

>11510 American Holly Dr.

>Laurel, MD 20708-4017

>PH: 301-497-5723

>email: don_sparling@usgs.gov

IWMI INTERNATIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE P.O.Box 2075, Colombo, Sri Lanka Tel: 94-1-867404, 869080, Fax: 94-1-866854, E-mail: IWMI@cgiar.org Internet Home Page: http://www.iwmi.org

Position Announcement

POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST - AGRICULTURL AND/ OR RESOURCE ECONOMIST

The International Water Management Institute(IWMI)seeks a Post- Doctoral Scientist(Agricultural and/or Resource Economist), to be based in Sri Lanka, to carry out research related to irrigation and poverty in agriculture in Asia. The duration of the assignment is for two years, with possibility of extension for one more year.

Background

IWMI is an autonomous, non-profit international research institute supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and headquartered in Sri Lanka. IWMI's mission is to improve water and land resources management for food, livelihoods and nature.

The person chosen will be part of the team implementing IWMI's research project on: Pro-poor Intervention Strategies in Irrigated Agriculture in Asia. The overall goal of this project is to promote and catalyze equitable economic growth in rural areas through pro- poor irrigation interventions in the participating countries: Bangladesh People's Republic of China [PRC], India, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Vietnam. The project will focus on selected representative low- productivity irrigated areas in these countries. The emphasis would be on identifying and assessing a set of appropriate economic, financial, institutional, governance, and technical interventions at various levels, and changes in overall policy and institutional framework as far as they affect the poor's access to water resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

*Provide research support in IWMI's project on Pro-poor Intervention *Strategies in Irrigated Agriculture in Asia; *Assist in managing collaborations with partner institutions, and relevant government agencies; *Carry out agreed work program and publish research results in IWMI publications and professional journals; *Assist in the preparation of research proposals for donor funding.

Qualifications

*Ph.D. degree in agricultural and/or resource economics, preferably with focus on water and poverty related issues *Related research experience in Asian developing countries. *Sound analytical skills; strong ability to apply quantitative techniques including econometrics and statistics;and fieldwork skills *A capacity for research leadership and publication in international journals. *A capacity for working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams as a team player. *Proficiency in English language - both oral and written; and strong computer skills. *Maximum 35 years old.

Salary and Benefits

*Salary and benefits are competitive and include housing, utilities and transport allowance, annual home leave, and a health package.

Applications

To obtain further details about IWMI visit our website: http://www.iwmi.org

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may please forward aresume, list of publications, and the names and addresses of three referees to:

Deputy Director General (Operations), IWMI, P.O. Box 2075, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Fax (94-1) 866854; E-mail: d.governey@cgiar.org

Applications will be accepted until 15th January 2001 or until the position is filled.

IWMI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff group in terms of both gender and nationality

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: AmeriCorps Member, with the Winnipesaukee Watershed Corps. At least ten full-time and part-time positions available immediately. Summer-only positions also available.

Position Summary: These positions offer a powerful environmental community service opportunity. Members will be placed in each of the nine waterfront communities of the Lake Winnipesaukee watershed where they will provide technical assistance on watershed related problems to communities, organizations, businesses and individuals. Successful applicants will work with municipal governments and local organizations to conserve natural resources, monitor water quality, conduct environmental education programs and organize community projects. Benefits for these yearlong positions include a modest living allowance, an Education Award, healthcare, and extensive on the job training and experience.

Applicant Skills/Qualifications: A college degree, preferably in an environmental or natural resources discipline. Excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to work both independently and within a team structure. Familiarity with computer spreadsheets, databases and word processing. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Interested individuals are encouraged to forward a résumé and cover letter to:

Lake Winnipesaukee Association

Attn: AmeriCorps Recruiting

P.O. Box 1624

Meredith, NH 03253

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>The Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) is currently looking to staff a full

>time wetlands monitoring and science biologist to work with its wetlands

>team in Downsview, Ontario.

>This is a new position and a great opportunity for the right candidate to

>develop a comprehensive program that blends the needs and mandate of CWS

>with their own skills and expertise in order to advance our understanding of

>wetland science.

>Full details including the Statement of Qualifications, the position poster

>and application process are available at

><http://jobs.gc.ca/jobs/p014942e.htm>. The position is open to Canadian

>residents only. The deadline for applications is Wednesday January 17, 2001.

Location: VIMS Campus of The College of William and Mary/Virginia Institute

of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA

Description - Full-time, classified position with the Aquaculture Genetics

and Breeding Technology Center (ABC). ABC is one of only a few such

operations in the world specializing in development of superior shellfish

brood stocks. ABC operations include two hatcheries and field grow-out

sites in support of breeding programs using traditional and molecular

approaches. The incumbent will support the mission of ABC by enabling

research, education, and industry assistance through smooth and efficient

management and operation of the Gloucester Point Hatchery.

Incumbent will direct every aspect of daily operations of the Gloucester

Point Hatchery in the production of numerous, genetically distinct spawns of

bivalve mollusks. Supervision is expected of Assistant Manager,

three-quarter-time technician, and several summer interns as well as

oversight of technical staff and graduate students involved in hatchery

projects. Incumbent will help establish hatchery spawning goals. Incumbent

will be expected to develop and implement (with the Director) a long-term

strategy for system upgrades in the hatchery. Incumbent will administer a

budget for routine operations.

Close cooperative working relationship with ABC staff specifically, and VIMS

staff generally, is expected. Organization and participation in workshops

and classes on practical aspects of bivalve hatchery operation and advanced

techniques to industry and public groups is expected. Interaction with the

public and industry groups is routine.

Qualifications - Demonstrated working knowledge of all aspects of bivalve

hatchery operations, system design and maintenance; experience in

implementing original hatchery concepts in either commercial or research

settings; and supervisory experience. Graduation from an accredited college

or university with advanced course work in marine science or related field

is required.

Job closes: January 19, 2001

Start date: February 2001

Salary range: $25,881 – $40,406

For more information: Standish K. Allen, Jr., Director Peggy Cooney,

Admin. Assist.

ska@vims.edu pcooney@vims.edu

804-684-7710 804-684-7711

To apply for this job, go to www.wm.edu/personnel/empoptu.htm and click on

Classified Vacancies for job description of Scientist I, #00100X. You can

download an Application for Employment Form from the same site. Mail it to:

Human Resources, The College of William & Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Thiemes

House, Williamsburg, Va 23187-8795. Or, if sending your application via UPS

or Federal Express, mail to: The College of William & Mary, Human

Resources, 303 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23187.

If you are not a citizen, you are still eligible for employment if you have

authorization to work in the United States. You need to show proof of

identification and eligibility to work.

The College of William and Mary is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Employer

Wallace State Office Building

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

JOB VACANCY NUMBER 542-0035

Wildlife Diversity Program Biologist

Natural Resource Biologist (Wildlife)

Salary Range: $1,368.80 - $1,836.80 Biweekly

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Bureau has an opening

for a Natural Resource Biologist in the Wildlife Research Section. The

position serves in the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Diversity Program, a team of

four persons that deals with wildlife conservation, habitat, survey and

research issues for non-hunted species. The position will be stationed

at the DNR’s wildlife research station at Boone.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES: Typical duties include: Provide technical advice

to natural resource biologists, private landowners, and DNR and other

agency personnel on wildlife diversity issues and species habitat

requirements. Develop guidelines for establishing and maintaining

nongame species habitat. Promote habitat management practices for

nongame species among natural resource biologists, city, county, and

federal personnel, and private landowners. Coordinate wildlife

diversity resources that may contribute to threatened and endangered

species projects in Iowa. Attend and participate in meetings and

conferences associated with wildlife diversity programs. Establish and

maintain contacts with other wildlife diversity biologists and

constituent groups. Serve on national, regional, state, and local

boards, committees, and planning teams to provide input on the status,

conservation, and management of nongame species and associated habitat.

Assist with the coordination of federal and state funding initiatives to

develop a stable funding source for wildlife diversity programs. Provide

information to the public and agency personnel through personal contact,

informational materials, meeting presentations, educational events, and

the media. Develop educational materials including web pages,

brochures, newsletters, slide shows, videotapes, posters, and outdoor

classrooms. Coordinate nongame surveys to determine population status

and trends in Iowa. Direct the work of wildlife diversity technicians

and temporary field staff and contribute to annual evaluations of their

work priorities and performances. Prioritize research grant proposals,

prepare contracts, and review contract compliance. Assist with

reintroduction efforts of nongame species (e.g., peregrine falcons,

osprey, river otters, and trumpeter swans).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an

accredited four year college or university with major course work in the

biological sciences; including at least 9 semester hours (or the

academic equivalent) in wildlife biology, and the equivalent of two

years of full-time work experience in professional wildlife work. A

Master’s degree with major course work in wildlife biology or wildlife

management will substitute for work experience. Current employees with

36 months continuous experience as a Natural Resource Technician 1 or 2

are qualified to apply. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated

experience and expertise in nongame bird biology and management.

To apply: Complete a State of Iowa Employment Application and return it

to the Iowa Department of Personnel by January 29, 2001. Transcripts are

not necessary, but applicants must carefully list and explain their

coursework and experience. Applications can be obtained from most state

employment offices or by calling 515-281-3087. Applications are also

available on the Internet at www.state.ia.us/idop (click on “Printable

Job Application”). Applications must list the title of “Natural

Resources Biologist” and refer to job vacancy number 542-0035. Persons

with an application already on file (less than 2 years old) must call

(515) 281-3087, or you may complete and submit the form on IDOP’s web

page to be considered for this position. Be sure to give job title and

job vacancy number. Applications may also be faxed to IDOP at

515-281-7970.

Applicants should also send a current resume documenting their education

and experience related to nongame wildlife, especially nongame bird

biology and management, to Terry Little at the address below.

For more information: Contact Terry Little, Iowa DNR, Wallace State

Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319 (call 515-281-8660).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

A Graduate Research Assistantship is available for a Ph.D. candidate to

study the influence of land use patterns on vegetation structure and small

mammal communities in relationship to swift fox demographics. This project

will be conducted in southeastern Colorado on the Pinon Canyon Maneuver

Site, near Trinidad, Colorado. The project will involve determining

vegetative structure and productivity, small mammal densities in relation

to plant structure, and how these trophic levels influence swift fox

demography. Preference will be given to students with strong background

and experience in carnivore ecology, radiotelemetry, and small mammal

trapping. Quantitative skills, writing proficiency, a strong work ethic,

and supervisory skills are important.

Position to begin in May or June 2001.

Research stipend: $12,000/year, plus out-of-state and in-state tuition

waivers.

Requirements: Master's degree in wildlife or related field, GRE's >1100

(verbal and quantitative), and GPA >3.2.

Submit letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores,

and names and phone numbers of 3 references to: Eric Gese, National

Wildlife Research Center, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Utah State

University, Logan, UT 84322-5295; 435/797-2542; email: egese@cc.usu.edu

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