Graduate Assistantships
THE WOODROW WILSON NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is seeking talented and highly-motivated college sophomores - who represent all ethnic and social backgrounds - to apply for 2009 Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships. The program, which is funded by the US Department of the State, honors former Ambassador Pickering, one the the country's most respected Foreign Service Officers.
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher on scale of 4.0 and must be interested in Foreign Service Officers in the US Department of State. Candidates should have performed well in their academic coursework and have participated in activities that attest to their leadership potential and involvement in their communities.
The 2009 Thomas R. Pickerign Foreign Affairs Fellowship is available on-line by visiting the foundations's website www.woodrow.org. Deadline is February 6, 2009.
Biogeochemical and Hydrological Cycling in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Lehigh University seeks applications for an MS or PhD student in climate change and terrestrial ecosystems dynamics starting in Spring 2009 or Fall 2009. The student should be interested in studying how changes in climate, atmospheric chemistry and land use affect terrestrial ecosystems. Candidate should have background in geologic or atmospheric sciences and skills in quantitative modeling and computer programming. Student will take a wide range of courses in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department to provide the integrate knowledge necessary to understand the Earth as a system. Support includes tuition and an annual stipend.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Benjamin Felzer
bsf208@lehigh.edu
Ph: 610-758-3536
ASLO - Advancing the science of Limnology and oceanography
Graduate Assistantship: Community, Zoplankton, Invasion Ecology
PhD and MS studenst to joint a research effort to examinae non-comsumptive predator effects of the ;invasive spiny water flea(bythotrephes) on the zooplankton community and food web in general, in Lake Michigan.
Stipends are competitive based on qualifications,health and tuition waiver benefits are included.
Email inquires (please include CV put assistantship in the subject line) to
M.S. Assistantship on Horseshoe Crabs
Univ of Connecticut, http://www.nrme.uconn.edu/.
Responsibilities:
Use remotely sensed data, Long Island Sound weather and oceanographic data, and sediment sampling to characterize Horseshoe Crab spawning beaches and map them within GIS. A stratified subsample of beaches will be monitored intensively over two seasons to quantify the abundance of spawning crabs along the Connecticut coast.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in fisheries and wildlife, marine conservation biology, or related field and minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or 3.5 GPA in the final year required. Minimum GRE scores of 1100 V&Q preferred. Preferred applicant will have GIS experience and coursework. Project begins January 2009, (possible fall 2008 start with half-funding if interested).
Salary:
$25,746, full tuition waiver and heavily-subsidized health insurance.
Closing Date:
until filled
Contact:
Send transcripts and GRE, resume or CV with cover letter, contact information for three references and a sample of technical writing to: Dr. Jason Vokoun Assistant Professor- Fisheries Dept. of Natural Resources Management and Engineering 308 Young Building 1376 Storrs Road Unit 4087 Storrs, CT 06269-4087 Email questions to: jason.vokoun@uconn.edu
Nektron Research laboratory - University of New Orleans
Responsibilities: Graduate positions available for both research and teaching assistantships. Research assistantships include work on redfish restoration in an urban fishery and tagging/tracking sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. Teaching assistantships are also available.
Qualifications: Completed B.Sc. by July 2008 in fisheries science, ecology, biology, zoology, or related field. Must have an undergrad GPA 3.0 and GREs 1000 preferred.
Salary: Stipend and tuition will be covered for one year starting fall 2008.
Closing Date: 5/23
Contact: mail or call: Martin T. O Connell, Ph.D. Director - Nekton Research Laboratory Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA 70148 moconnel@uno.edu phone: 504-280-4032 fax: 504-280-7396 - Applicants please note that we need to fill these positions immediately and earlier applications will be greatly appreciated.
Graduate Student Assitantship, Marine Isotope Biogeochemistry
A graduate student position at either the M.S. or Ph.D level is available beginning in August 2008, in the Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences Department at North Carolina State University (http://www.meas.ncsu.edu/) for participation in marine isotope biogeochemistry research. You will be joining a new research group that will study dissolved organic matter (DOM) dynamics in coastal environments. Projects focus on resolving optical (absorption and fluorescence) and chemical (carbon stable isotopes, lignin) measurements of DOM to unravel sources and cycling in the coastal ocean and comparisons across multiple systems. Field sites include the Chesapeake Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Baltic Sea, and Arctic Ocean.
Applicants should have a B.S. degree in marine science, oceanography, environmental chemistry, or a related field. Duties will include field work, but the assistantship is immediately available to oversee start-up of a new laboratory. Experience with stable isotope analyses and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry is desired. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong analytical chemistry background.
A competitive stipend is offered plus tuition waiver. The position will have a Research Assistantship available the first year, then the opportunity for Teaching and Research Assistantships in the following years. To apply for the position, contact Dr. Chris Osburn by email or phone (703-899-4828).
Applications will be accepted until a suitable individual is found, but the deadline for Fall 2008 admission is June 25. North Carolina State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Marine Science, Oceanography, Global Climate Change
The Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences has received National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) funding to support 8 fellowships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during the 2008 fall semester (TENTATIVE DATES: arrive on September 3, 2008 - depart on November 26, 2008).
Students will design and conduct independent projects under faculty supervision within several research areas including: * Biology, chemistry and physics of the open ocean * Biology, physiology and biochemistry of reef building corals and reef ecosystems * Aspects of the molecular biology of marine organisms * Environmental chemistry of Bermuda's atmosphere and inshore waters * Effects and consequences of global environmental change For further information, see http://www.bios.edu/education/reu.html
MS/PhD Graduate Assistantship - Coastal Marine Botany
The Department of Coastal Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi is requesting applications from highly qualified students for its graduate program in coastal ecosystems with a focus in marine botany. The Department of Coastal Sciences is located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (http://www.usm.edu/gcrl) in Ocean Springs, MS on the Gulf of Mexico.
Our research activities center around the propagation and germination of a variety of seagrass and saltmarsh species in the Gulf of Mexico region. Plants will be used for local coastal restoration projects planned by state and federal agencies as part of Hurricane Katrina recovery activities. Research projects are open and could include aspects of plant reproduction and early life-history, photo-physiology using PAM fluorescence, and/or genetic analyses of population variability.
Current research projects can be viewed at http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/ceg/faculty.php. Successful applicants will be provided a 12 month full-time Research Assistantship with a tuition waiver. Candidates should possess a relevant BS degree with experience or MS when applying for the PhD program. The position is available immediately.
Interested individuals should contact:
Dr. Patrick Biber
Assistant Professor, Marine Botany
University of Southern Mississippi
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
tel: +1 (228) 872 4200
email: patrick.biber@usm.edu
M.S. Graduate Research Assistantships
Agency/Location: Dept of Fisheries and Wildlife, Virginia Tech
Responsibilities: Conduct population dynamics and stock assessment research on weakfish or black sea bass-like fisheries of the Mid-Atlantic.
Qualifications: B.S. in fisheries, ecology, statistics, or related field. The incumbents must have a strong quantitative interest and background, including multiple courses in both calculus and statistics.
Salary: Stipend: Each Assistantship covers tuition and a competitive stipend for the full length of the degree
Closing Date: 4/30 or untill filled
Contact: If interested please email a letter of interest, CV, an indicator of academic performance, GRE test scores, and 3 faculty references to Dr. Yan Jiao yjiao@vt.edu.Closing 4/30 or until filled. Review begins immediately.
ASLO
Graduate Student Field Assistantship, Tropical Marine Conservation
Over the past several years coral reef communities in the Bahamas have been rapidly invaded by Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois spp.). These venomous piscivores are predicted to spread rapidly around the Caribbean basin. The goal of this project is to establish a link between the distribution and diet of invasive lionfish and the physical and biotic assemblages of the shallow reefs they inhabit in the Bahamas. The results of this field study will allow the identification of biotic and physical characteristics of coral reefs that are favourable for lionfish invasion, as well as document the impact of lionfish on reef sites where they are already established.
Assistant will participate in all aspects of the field research, including fish and benthic community surveys, fish capture, tagging and dissection, data recording and data entry. Household duties (i.e. cooking, cleaning and equipment maintenance) will be shared between myself and the assistant. All field surveys will be done in collaboration with a local SCUBA dive operator, and assistant must be willing to help with dive shop duties such as gear maintenance and set up, as well as act as an ambassador for the project to the public.
The successful applicant will be a physically fit individual who is comfortable working long hours on and in the water. A minimum open water SCUBA certification is essential (higher levels of certification/ experience are preferred). Students who have completed an undergrad degree in biological sciences, or are nearing completion, are encouraged to apply. Field research experience is advantageous, but not essential.
Room & board and dive costs will be covered for the assistant on New Providence, but the assistant is responsible for travel costs to and from Nassau, Bahamas. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in field ecology to gain a range of practical experience.
Graduate Assistantships in Environmental Science
The Masters Program in Environmental Science at the University of New Haven has several graduate teaching and research assistantship positions available for the 2008-2009 academic year. General information about the program and the assistantships can be viewed at www.newhaven.edu. Current research of the faculty in the program includes effects of sea level rise on ecological changes in coastal marsh systems, application of marine reserve design models to estuarine systems, landscape approaches to benthic ecology, biogeochemistry of low oxygen environments, population ecology of horseshoe crabs, and the hydrogeology of karst environments. There are also research opportunities in molecular ecology. Detailed information can be obtained by contacting:
Roman N. Zajac
Professor and Coordinator
Graduate Program in Environmental Science
Dept. Biology and Environmental Science
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT 06516
Phone: 203-932-7114
Fax: 203-932-6097
E-mail: rzajac@newhaven.edu
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THE KOCH ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
The Koch Associate Program is a year-long, paid program designed to develop promising leaders and entrepreneurs interested in liberty and a career in the non-profit arena. During the program, Associates spend four days each week working in a position with a reputable think tank, policy organization or other partner non-profit, and then one day at the CGK Foundation learning Market-Based Management®. Through interactive exercises, reading discussions, engaging speakers, and practical work experience, Associates develop the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for careers with market-oriented think tanks, policy institutes, and other non-profit organizations.
Associates range in experience from recent graduates to those with a decade of work experience, and come from diverse fields and academic majors. To learn more about the Foundation please visit http://www.cgkfoundation.org/. The application deadline is April 1st.
Stephen Sweet
Associate, Recruiting and Marketing
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation
www.cgkfoundation.org
Ph: 202.737.7945
MetLife Financial Fellowship
MetLife and New England Financial, in partnership with The American College, are offering a financial fellowship experience unlike any other. In this six-week paid program, you will be among a group of 100 college students from across the United States, learning from the best minds in the business and gaining first-hand knowledge of a career in the financial industry. Furthermore, you’ll also gain vital insight into creating a personal financial plan you can use now, after graduation and beyond. The Financial Fellowship Program will provide you with an opportunity to learn how to build a career as a Financial Services Representative. You will be provided the opportunity to learn about Marketing, Operations, and Sales. In addition, you will have both firm and academic training about the financial products that provide solutions to client needs. In the Financial Fellowship Program, students contribute their ideas and make an impact. Learn more, apply your knowledge, make an impact and get compensated for it.
requirements = Student Criteria: 1. Enrolled as an undergraduate student full-time in a 2 or 4 year college 2. Has completed at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent 3. Has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in a 4.0 scale 4. Has an interest in the financial services industry 5. Legally authorized to work in the United States at a location where the internship is offered Additional Requirements: 1. Participate in the Fellowship Program working up to 40 hours per week for six weeks 2. Travel for one week of classes in-residence with The American College faculty 3. Attend scheduled Webinars and complete training modules 4. Complete a Capstone Project (research paper) that will integrate your classroom and practical learning.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week
Wage = $13.00 per hour
Startdate = June 16, 2008
Enddate = July 25th, 2008
Contact:
Recruiting Manager
MetLife
1009 Lenox Drive, Suite 100
Lawrenceville
NJ
08648
email = cweiss1@metlife.com
webaddress = www.atlantic.metlife.com
phone = 609-896-0013, x6094
fax = 609-896-0525
THE BERMUDA INSTITUTE of OCEAN SCIENCES
Undergraduate Fellowships in Marine Science,Oceanography and Global Climate Change
The Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences has received National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates funding to support 8 fellowships for undergraduate student research at BIOS during the 2008 fall semester ( Tentative dates: arrive Sept. 3, 2008 - depart November 26, 2008) Students will design and conduct independent projects under faculty supervision within several research areas including (see website for more details http://www.bios.edu/education/reu.html):
Biology, chemistry and physical of the open ocean
Biology; physiology and biochemistry of reef building corals and reef ecosystems.
Aspects of the molecular biology of marine organisms
Environmental chemistry for Bermuda's atmosphere and inshore waters
Effects and consequences of global environmental change
Eligibility and Terms of Fellowship
Students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study and will still be undergraduates in the fall of 2008 are eligible to apply. Minorities and women are especially encouraged. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. We encourage all applicants to arrange for independent study credit through their home institutions Each successful REU applicant will receive a stipend of approximately $360 per week less the costs of room and board. Students will reside on the BIOS campus. Travel expenses will be covered by the REU program.
Applications and further information:
Apply to BIOS's REU program by downloading an application form from our website http://www.bios.edu/education/reu.html ( in Word format) and e-mailing, faxing or mailing your completed application to the address listed on the form.
Telephone: 1-411-297-1880 ext: 217
E-mail: Gerald Plumley at Gerald.Plumley@bios.edu
M.S. Assistantship:American Eel Pop Ecology;
DE State Univ | Closing - until filled
Position Title: M.S. Assistantship: American eel population ecology
Agency/Location: Delaware State University/Dover, Delaware
Responsibilities: Project is focused on developing a better understanding of the behavior and population ecology of American eel. The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists from DSU, NMFS, and USGS to conduct a joint biotelemetry and mark-recapture study on American eel. Sampling will involve field work during all weather conditions using a variety of boats and gear.
Qualifications: Minimum: B. S. in biology, fisheries, or related field; cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and GRE scores. Students with strong quantitative and writing skills are encouraged to apply. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Salary: $18,500/ year and up to $2,500 per semester for tuition support.
Closing Date: March 15th or until filled.
Contact: Submit a letter of interest, CV, unofficial copy of transcripts and three letters of recommendation to the address below.
Dr. Dewayne Fox
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Delaware State University
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
Phone: (302) 857-6436
Fax: (302) 857-6402
Email: dfox@desu.eduThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
M.S. ASSISTANTSHIP - Atlantic Sturgeon Biotelemetry
Agency/Location: Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware
Responsibilities: Project is focused on documenting the current status of adult Atlantic sturgeon in the Delaware River. Successful candidate will participate in the collection of adult Atlantic sturgeon for ultrasonic telemetry on board a commercial fishing vessel. Sampling will involve field work during all weather conditions using a variety of boats and large nets.
Qualifications: Minimum: B. S. in biology, fisheries, or related field; cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and GRE scores. U.S. Citizenship is preferred.
Salary: $18,500/ year and up to $2,500 per semester for tuition support.
Closing Date: March 15th or until filled.
Contact: Submit a letter of interest, CV, unofficial copy of transcripts and three letters of recommendation the address below.
Dr. Dewayne Fox
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Delaware State University
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
Phone: (302) 857-6436
Fax: (302) 857-6402
Email: dfox@desu.edu
Ph.D. GRAD RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP
UNIV OF MASS SCHOOL OF MARINE SCIENCE
Location: University of Massachusetts School of Marine Sciences/Dartmouth, MA
Responsibilities. Examine spatially-specific shell growth of sea scallops and the relationships between growth performance and distributions of depth, physical ocean conditions, surficial sediment and associated benthic megafauna within tagging study areas using SMAST centric systematic video survey data (http://www.smast.umassd.edu/Fisheries/Scallops/) and the FVCOM oceanographic model (http://fvcom.smast.umassd.edu/index.html). The research, based on modeling, data analysis, and continued field research, will be supervised by Dr. Kevin Stokesbury, (508-910-6373, kstokesbury@umassd.edu).
Qualifications: BA/BS (MS degree preferred) in biology, fisheries, marine science or related field; prior research experience; and be comfortable working at sea. Applicants should possess strong computer, mathematical, and statistical skills.
Salary: $25,000 stipend, plus tuition and fee waivers.
Closing date: Open until filled.
Contact:
Dr. Kevin Stokesbury
(508-910-6373
kstokesbury@umassd.edu).
For more information, please visit our websites: http://www.smast.umassd.edu/ and http://www.umassmarine.net/.
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GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP in PLANKTON ECOLOGY
A Graduate Fellowship for a M.S. degree is available at Old Dominion University for experimental work on the effect of microzooplankton and mesozooplankton on thin layers . This project is a collaborative effort among Washington State University in Vancouver, Washington and Old dominion University in Norfolk, VA and funded by the Office of Naval Research. The successful applicant will be primarily stationed at OBD for coursework and data analysis, however, will perform a part of the experimental work at USU Vancouver during the summer.
The Department of Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Old Dominion University grants degrees in ocean and earth science (M.S) and oceanography (Ph.D); both feature specialization in physical, geological, chemical and biological tracks. Our faculty and students carry out research projects that range geographically from the Arctic to the Antarctic and thematically from micro-to global-scale processes. We operate a research vessel, the R/V Fay Stover, in lower Chesapeake Bay and on the mid Atlantic Coast. Our graduates have found employment in federal, state, and local governments in colleges and universities and in private industry. Our program provides opportunities to work with interdisciplinary teams on real-world problems at the cutting edge of science and technology.
Start your online application at: http://admissions.odu.edu
Additional information:
http://www.odu.edu/sci/oceanography/ or
Contact:
Dr. Fred Dobbs
fdobbs@odu.edu
Contact:
Alexander Bochdansky
Old Dominion University
abochdan@odu.edu
STUDENT FELLOWSHIP in PLANKTON ECOLOGY
Old Dominion University
A graduate fellowship for a M.S. degree is available at Old Dominion University for experimental work on the effect of microzooplankton and mesozooplankton on thin layers (i.e., distinct horizontal plankton aggregations in the water column that occur at scales of less than a few meters). This project is a collaborative effort among Washington State University in Vancouver, Washington, and Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and funded by the Office of Naval Research. The successful applicant will be primarily stationed at ODU for course work and data analysis, however, will perform a part of the experimental work at WSU Vancouver during the summer. Contact Alexander Bochdansky at Old Dominion University abochdan@odu.edu.
The Department of Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Old Dominion University grants degrees in ocean and earth science (M.S.) and oceanography (Ph.D.); both feature specialization in physical, geological, chemical, and biological tracks. Our faculty and students carry out research projects that range geographically from the Arctic to the Antarctic and thematically from micro- to global-scale processes. We operate a research vessel, the R/V Fay Slover, in lower Chesapeake Bay and on the mid-Atlantic coast. Our graduates have found employment in federal, state, and local governments, in colleges and universities, and in private industry. Our program provides opportunities to work with interdisciplinary teams on real-world problems at the cutting edge of science and technology.
Additional information at http://www.odu.edu/sci/oceanography/ or contact Dr. Fred Dobbs, OEAS, ODU, 4600 Elkhorn Ave., Norfolk, VA 23529 email: fdobbs@odu.edu Start your on-line application at: http://admissions.odu.edu/ Old Dominion University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. Applications from international students are welcome.
SUMMER 2008- Undergraduate Research Fellowships
NSF REU Site in Watershed Sciences and Engineering at Virginia Tech
We are accepting applications for the second year of a 10-week summer undergraduate research in interdisciplinary watershed sciences and engineering at Virginia, funded through the National Science Foundation
Undergraduate Research Experience (NSF REU) program. Successful applicants will join one of the ongoing research projects in water environment sciences and engineering at Virginia Tech and conduct individual research under the supervision of one or more faculty member/s.
Please visit the website: http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/nsf_reu.html for program details and application requirements.
Application deadline is March 1, 2008. For further information contact: Dr. Tamim Younos (E-mail: tyounos@vt.edu)
MASTERS FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE - GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
An Assistantship is available immediately and will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is identified.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The focus of this of this project will be on water quality as it pertains to aquaculture production, farm pond management and/or agriculture water re-use. The successful applicant will assist the Principle Investigator with a number of research and extension related activities and projects and develop an independent thesis project related to one of the areas listed above. Research will largely be conducted at the DSU Aquaculture Research and Demonstration Facility in Dover, DE, however opportunities exist to collaborate with State, Federal, private and University partners from around the region.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: B. S. in aquaculture, fisheries, or a related field; cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and GRE scores. Students with strong quantitative and writing skills are encouraged to apply. U.S. Citizenship is required.
APPLICATION
Position open until filled. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of interest that includes their research interests and experience, a CV, an unofficial copy of their transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dennis McIntosh at the address below. For more information on the Aquatic Science program at Delaware State University, visit us online at http://cars.desu.edu/aqua-sci/ The site is currently under construction, so check back often for new information.
Dr. Dennis McIntosh
Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Delaware State University
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIPS, BIOCHEMISTRY OR MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
Positions are available immediately in the Oceanography Department at Florida StateUniversity for participation in environmental research centering on the role of microbial processes in ecosystem function. Our group is especially interested in anaerobic prokaryotes that catalyze nitrogen, metal and sulfur transformations. New projects include 1)determination of the rates and pathways of nitrogen loss from ecosystems using isotope geochemistry and mass spectrometry. 2)Quantification of structure-function relationships of microbial communities at the watershed scale using molecular biology techniques, and 3) the isolation and characterization of novel anaerobes using high throughput cultivation techniques.
Duties will include field and laboratory research as part of an active , multidisciplinary group. Training in chemistry or biology is required. Preference will be given to applicants with some laboratory experience. Tallahassee is an affordable University community near Florida's "Nature Coast" located about 45 min. north of the Golf of Mexico.
To apply for the position, send a cover letter detailing previous experience and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Joel Kostka, jostka@ocean .fsu.edu. Oceanography Dept. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fl 32306-4320
Application wil be accepted until a suitable individual is found.
THE KOCH ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
Developing non-Profit leaders and Entrepreneurs
The Koch Associate Program offers a unique opportunity for promising leaders and entrepreneurs interested in liberty. During the year long program the Associates develop the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for careers with market-oriented think tanks, policy institutes and other non-profit organizations. Associates are based in Washington, DC and spend four days each week at non-profit organizations working in full-time positions and one day each week at the Charles G. Koch charitable Foundation immersed in a Market Based Management curriculum. Associates learn how to apply MBM principles to non-profit organizations to make them more efficient and effective. the Non-Profit Assignments cover fascinating fields such as Policy Research, Marketing, Donor Relations, Non-profit Operations, Leadership and talent development.
Associates range in experience level from recent graduates to those with a decade of wok experience. The Koch Associate Program is highly competitive and selects only the most promising candidates. Associates receive a competitive wage and benefits package commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline: April 1, 2008
For more information or to apply for the 2008-2009 Koch Associate Program visit: http://www.cgkfoundation.org/
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP - MASTERS FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE
MS in NATURAL RESOURCES - DEPT of AGRICULTURE and NATURAL RESOURCES
An assistantship is available immediately and will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is identified. Salary is $18,000/year.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The focus of this of this project will be on water quality as it pertains to aquaculture production, farm pond management and/or agriculture water re-use. The successful applicant will assist the Principle Investigator with a number of research and extension related activities and projects and develop an independent thesis project related to one of the areas listed above. Research will largely be conducted at the DSU Aquaculture Research and Demonstration Facility in Dover, DE, however opportunities exist to collaborate with State, Federal, private and University partners from around the region.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: B. S. in aquaculture, fisheries, or a related field; cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and GRE scores. Students with strong quantitative and writing skills are encouraged to apply. U.S. Citizenship is required.
APPLICATION
Position open until filled. To be considered, applicants must submit a letter of interest that includes their research interests and experience, a CV, an unofficial copy of their transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Dennis McIntosh at the address below. For more information on the Aquatic Science program at Delaware State University, visit us online at http://cars.desu.edu/aqua-sci/ The site is currently under construction, so check back often for new information.
Dr. Dennis McIntosh
Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Delaware State University
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
Phone: (302) 857-6456
Fax: (302) 857-6402
Email: dmcintosh@desu.edu
THE CARROLL and MILTON PETRIE
NEW YORK CITY TEACHER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Each year the Petrie Fellowship program will support 20 of the Nation's most outstanding and accomplished recent college graduates as they pursue Master's degrees at Teachers Colleges and prepare for careers as new York City K-12 Teachers. Awards are based on academic accomplishments, financial need, demonstrated potential for leadership, and a commitment to service and a career as an urban teacher. A blue ribbon panel of nationally eminent scholars, educators, and leaders in business and government makes final selection of the Petrie Fellows and Finalist.
Awards will be made to ten Petrie Fellows and Ten Petrie Finalists, Fellows will receive a total of $50,000 towards financing their masters degrees. Fellowship awarded will first be applied toward the full cost of the tuition and fees with any remainder applicable to books and living expenses while they complete a graduate degree and the requirements for teacher certification . Petrie finalists will receive partial tuition scholarships with awards in the range of $5,000 to $10,000. As part of the reward Petrie Fellows will commit to teaching in new York City's Public Schools for at least five years after graduating from the College. Finalists will commit to teaching in new York City's Public Schools for at least one year after graduating .
Requirements: Submit application by January 15, 2008. In addition to the personal statement submitted for application to Teacher College, please submit a separate one-to two-page single-spaced statement addressing why you want to be a Petrie Fellow, why you plan to choose teaching in urban schools as a career path, and why you believe you are qualified for the Fellowship and for such a career. Please submit an additional recommendation from a professor, dean or professional supervisor that specifically addresses how you are qualified for the Petrie Fellowship and for teaching in an urban school. Be sure to include an updated copy of your resume. be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FORM and list Teacher's College as one of the schools to receive the information.
For more information please see: http://www.tc.columbia.edu/
2008 THOMAS R. PICKERING GRADUATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIPS
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is seeking well-motivated and academically excellent graduating senior or recent graduate who represent all ethnic and social backgrounds. Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher and must be interested in becoming Foreign Service Officers in the US Department of State. They must begin their master's degree program ( such as public policy, international affairs, public administration or academic fields such as business, economics, political science, sociology or foreign languages). Candidates should demonstrate academic strength in their coursework and participation in activities that highlight leadership potential and involvement in their communities.
The WWNF 200 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship is available on-line by visiting our website http://www.woodrow.org/. The on-line application also describes other documents that each applicant must forward to the WWNFF. In addition, all applicants must send the WWNFF a copy of their most recent financial aid letter that lists grants or loans and provide a copy of the Student Aid Report. (SAR), which indicates the Estimated Family Contribution EFC number.
Deadline is February 4, 2008. The fellowship award includes full tuition and mandatory fees, living stipend (based on the institution's room and board rate), books, one round-trip travel for the firs and second years of graduate school and paid State Department summer internships in Washington, DC and overseas, pending availability of funding.
Please visit our website: http://www.woodrow.org/
Fellowships for Undergraduates Exploring Ministry
The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is a leading ecumenical advocate for excellence and diversity in Christian ministry and theological scholarship. It supports the next generation of leaders among pastors and scholars, providing fellowships and a network of support for gifted young people fro mall denominations and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
Undergraduate Fellowship include:
Financial Reward: Undergraduate Fellows receive a $2,000 award that may be used for college tuition, books, educational living expenses or a special experience related to the exploration of ministry.
Conference: Undergraduate Fellows attend a conference where they and other FTE Fellows from across North America gather with theologians, pastors, church leaders and FTE staff for four days of thoughtful exchange, including worship, lectures, forums and informal time together. The conference fosters peer and mentoring relationships as students explore ministry, service, theological education and the nature of Christian vocation.
A Network of Support: Undergraduate Fellows receive mentoring and guidance throughout the year from FTE staff, other Fellows and advocates from churches and college campuses. This support helps them realize they are not alone as they consider whether they are called to ministry.
Eligibility: Be nominated by a professor, school administrator, current pastor or campus minister. Be a current sophomore or junior with a 3.0 GPA at a North American college or university. Be a US or Canadian citizen under the age of 30. Have an interest in exploring ministry as a vocation. Demonstrate leadership ability in a church or school community.
Note: Candidates for the FTE Undergraduate Fellowship must be nominated by professors, school administrators, current pastors or campus ministers. Students will be informed of their nomination by FTE. Once a candidate has been notified or his or her nomination, the student must complete a fellowship application to be considered for the Undergraduate Fellowship. As many as 50 Fellowship will be awarded through a competitive selection process
Deadline for nominations is February 1.
Chicago Botanic Garden:
Conservation and Land Management Fellowship Program in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service. Would you like to gain hands-on experience through a paid fellowship in conservation biology and natural resource management? - 80 five-month paid fellowships for outstanding college graduates - Working with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and National Park Service (NPS) predominantly in the western states - Fellow duties may include: Plant and animal monitoring and mapping; Endangered species reintroduction; Invasive species management; Geographic data acquisition and analysis; Biological assessments, sensitive species lists and conservation plans; Fire ecology; Land use planning; Archaeology-related activities; Recreation areas management; Rangeland assessments; Seed collection. - Fellows participate in a one-week training course held in late May in Chicago. Travel and lodging expenses will be covered.
Training includes: BLM/NPS orientation; Endangered Species Act and associated programs; Plant and animal identification and monitoring; GIS and mapping; Topographical map reading and GPS skills. - $750 / pay period (every 2 weeks).
How to apply: Send a letter of interest, official school transcript(s), resume, and three letters of recommendation to the address below by February 1, 2008.
Applicants must have a visa authorized for employment in the USA. Interested persons should contact Dr. Lara Jefferson at the following address:
CLM Internship Program
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022.
(ljefferson@chicagobotanic.org,
Phone: 847-835-6919.
Minority Health
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
at Harvard University
The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy
Program: One-year, degree-granting, full-time fellowship from July 2008 to June 2009
Prepares physicians, particularly minority physicians, for leadership roles in minority health/public health policy. Leads to MPH at Harvard School of Public Health or MPA at John F. Kennedy School of Government. Full graduate program incorporates intensive training in healthy policy, public health, and administration: courses, seminars, practicum, forums, conferences, site visits, faculty mentoring and shadowing.
Qualifications: US Citizen; board eligible or board certified physicians; experience in minority health issues; interest in health policy and public health; strong academic and leadership skills; intention to pursue career in public health, healthy policy or academia.
Funding: $50,000 stipend; tuition and fees; health insurance; other program expenses.
Contact:
CFHUF Program Coordinator
Tel: 617-432-2922
E-mail: http:/www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/fellows_faculty/cfhuf/index.htm
Deadline: January 2, 2008
Graduate Student or Technician: Ecological and Economic Values of Tidal Freshwater Marshes as Treatment Wetlands
We are seeking a technician or a M.S. student to assist with a Texas Sea Grant-funded project to evaluate the ecological and economic values of tidal brackish and freshwater marshes as wastewater treatment wetlands, beginning in spring, summer, or fall 2008. Beginning in spring 2008, we will conduct a field survey to determine the role of vegetation in taking up nutrients from two point sources of anthropogenic nutrients into an urbanized Houston-area watershed: a sewage treatment facility and a retention basin that filters drainage from a housing subdivision. The applicant will assist with measurement of vegetation cover, species composition and diversity, gross morphometric characteristics, and biomass of the dominant plant species. The student/technician will also measure carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus content and stable isotopic values of plant tissue, sediments, and water samples. These data will be used to create an ecological nutrient budget in each study area and estimate nutrient removal rates by marsh vegetation within the bayou. The applicant will work at the Texas A&M University at Galveston Department of Marine Biology (http://www.marinebiology.edu/) with Dr. Anna Armitage (www.marinebiology.edu/Faculty/Armitage.htm) and Dr. Jae-Young Ko (www.tamug.edu/mars/new/facultypage/ko.htm).
Preferred qualifications include: B.S. or senior status in a biology-related field, experience with biological field work, a positive attitude, and a willingness to get wet and dirty. Project dates are from March 2008-February 2010. Interested parties should send a letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE scores (if available), and the names and contact information for two references to Dr. Anna Armitage (armitaga@tamug.edu).
LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP
The Port Authority of NY & NJ
The Pot Authority's Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for leadership and public service in the New York New Jersey metropolitan region. This two-year, fast-track rotational program offers Port Authority Fellows invaluable on-the-job experience in planing, financial and facility operations functions. Each assignment is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, technical finance skills and knowledge of Port Authority operations. The program reinforces critical leadership skills and offers talented and motivated graduate students exposure to broad experiences across various business units; granting Fells operational, Service and strategic agency experiences; challenging and diverse work assignments that have both immediate and long-term impact; numerous opportunities to work alongside senior management. Formal and informal training to sharpen the competencies critical for agency leadership.
After successful completion of the program Fellows will be considered for key position sin ares such as facility management,finance, capital programs or related business functions.
The Port Authority of NY & NJ Leadership Fellows Program for Graduate Students (MBA/MS REQUIRED). Students graduating with a Master's Degree in Fall 2007 or Spring 2008 are eligible to participate in the program. Candidates should possess a record of academic achievement in the areas of public administration, business administration, public policy, planning, transportation management or a related discipline. Candidates must have a clear interest in a career in public service management and demonstrate excellent problem solving, analytical , quantitative, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation and political acumen. One to three years of work experience and/or internships in public service, transportation, government or related fields is preferred.
Deadline is November 30, 2007.
NATIONAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
CITIZENS SCHOOL
Citizen Schools is a leading national nonprofit provider of out-of-school learning programs for students in the middle grades--6th, 7th and 8th. We uniquely mobilize caring adults of all pursuits and professions to be full partners in education. Seizing the opportunity of out-of-school time – 80 percent of a child’s waking hours – our adult volunteers tap their expertise to teach hands-on apprenticeships that have real-world relevance and emphasize marketable skills for the new economy. Our programs integrate these authentic learning projects with activities that build academic, leadership, and study skills, preparing adolescents for achievement in high school, college, the workforce and civic life. We currently serve more than 2,000 youth and 1,500 volunteers across the country.
Please visit us at http://www.citizenschools.org/.
The National Teaching Fellowship at Citizen Schools, a program currently supported by AmeriCorps*, is a two-year leadership development program offering tremendous experience and the opportunity to work within two leading educational institutions: a Citizen Schools campus and a partner organization. The Fellowship is designed to provide hands-on leadership development to people of varied backgrounds who have high potential as educators and community builders. Responsibilities Include: • Fellows serve in the afternoons at a Citizen Schools campus. They work primarily as part of a campus team as front-line educators and community builders, leading hands-on activities for small and large groups or children; designing and teaching curriculum; leading peers in planning and implementation of educational activities; recruiting students and volunteers; communicating with and engaging parents; and fostering partnerships with school faculty and community organi zations.
Fellows work mornings at civic, cultural and educational Partner Organizations. At Partner Organizations, Fellows lead interactive educational activities, organize and support educational field trips, conduct community outreach, act as trainers, and help to develop programs and curricula, with a particular focus on bringing the resources of their cities to urban children and their families. Some of the current institutions include GEAR UP (multiple sites throughout MA), Boston Public Library, Sequoia High School in Redwood City, CA and Partners for a Healthy Community in Springfield, MA. • The Fellowship provides significant professional development, including the opportunity to earn a Master’s Degree in Education. All Fellows receive training on teaching and instruction, curriculum design, community development and mobilization, and leadership, management and other professional skills. Through a partnership with Lesley University, Teaching
EAST - WEST CENTER
The East - West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master's and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the US to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world's most vibrant region. (Application deadline is November 1, 2007)
The Asia pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific Regin. The APLP is a graduate certificate program combining the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership capacity. (Application deadline: December 1, 2007)
For additional information and application materials on these and other scholarships of potential interest to prospective students, please visit www.eastwestcenter.org/studentprograms.
HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIP
INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES
Deadline: December 31, 2007
Awards up to $12,000
Each year the Institue for Humane Studies awards up to $12,000 to outstanding tudents exploring the principles underlying a free society.
Contact:
For more information
www.TheIHS.org/hsf
THE WELLSTONE FELLOWSHIP
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site:
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html
If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.
THE VILLERS FELLOWSHIP
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates.
In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site:
http://www.familiesusa.org/about/the-villers-fellowship.html
If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at villersfellowship@familiesusa.org.
Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at our office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual stipend of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.
2008 BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program.
This opportunity is for college seniors and recent college graduates who have a strong interest in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities, or who are themselves a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial and ethnic health disparities.
During their nine-week experience, the Scholars work in congressional offices in Washington, D.C., obtaining first-hand experience in the policy-making process. They participate in seminars and site visits to enhance their practical knowledge of health care issues and gain first-hand knowledge of the federal legislative process. Each Scholar also writes and presents a health policy research paper in one of the following areas: Medicaid and the uninsured, Medicare, or HIV/AIDS.
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2008. Individuals with an advanced degree, and those individuals currently enrolled in an advanced degree program are not eligible to participate. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, and interest in health issues that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities or underserved communities. Scholars receive roundtrip transportation to Washington, a stipend, and housing at Howard University for the duration of the program.
The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program to honor the legacy of former U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan—the first African American elected to Congress from Texas and a much-admired member of the Foundation’s board of trustees. Barbara Jordan had a distinguished career exemplified by her tireless advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. She brought this passion to her work, inspiring others to become involved in addressing challenging health policy issues.
> The Kaiser Family Foundation operates the program in partnership with Howard University.
Application materials and more information are available online. For questions, please contact program director Cara James, Ph.D., at (202) 347-5270 or cjames@kff.org or program manager Jomo Kassaye at (202) 238-2385 or jzkassaye@howard.edu.
The application deadline is 5:00pm ET on December 14, 2007.
http://www.bjscholars.org/
MS ASSISTANTSHIP
Agency/Location: Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit/Montana State University
Responsibilities: MS assistantship to conduct laboratory research on thermal performance of westslope cutthroat trout to determine how local selection, genetic drift, and inbreeding interact to shape fitness and affect native species restoration. Will entail assessing the performance of strains of westslope cutthroat trout and hybrids at various water temperatures.
Qualifications: BS in fisheries or related field and a minimum 3.0 GPA and 1100 (Verbal + Quantitative) GRE. Applicants should have an interest in applying ecological, physiological, or genetics concepts to solving fishery science problems. Quantitative and fish maintenance skills are required.
Salary: $1,250 per month, plus non-resident tuition waiver.
Closing Date: Until filled.
Contact: Send letter of interest, resume, three references, an example of technical writing, and copy of transcripts and GRE scores to: Alexander V. Zale (zale@montana.edu)
Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717.
Ph.D ASSISTANTSHIP IN COASTAL ECOLOGY/SEAGRASS RESTORATION
Ph.D. Assistantship in Coastal Ecology/Seagrass Restoration at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
A Ph.D. assistantship is available at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab/University of South Alabama to carry out work on coastal ecology and seagrass restoration. The student will be in charge of maintaining, developing and implementing a long-term data set on the ecology of three coastal shallow lagoons in the North Central Gulf of Mexico. The student is also expected to complement that observational data set with well-targeted field and lab experiments that will improve our understanding of the functioning of shallow lagoons and other coastal systems. Finally, the student will supervise a project aimed at evaluating the environmental benefits brought about with seagrass restoration in shallow systems of the North Central Gulf of Mexico.
To apply for the position, please send a resume, a letter stating why you are interested in the position and what you intend to achieve with your work at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Just Cebrian (jcebrian@disl.org). The assistantship is available immediately.
A five year Fast-track Executive Management Program with a global, billion dollar organization and diverse career programs. Includes the opportunity for a tuition-paid graduate education PLUS salary and ON-THE-JOB TRAINING. A civilian career that allows you to live and work in locations throughout the US and around the world.
Please visit our web site: http://www.amccareers.com/
For list of perferred Undergraduate Majors and for more information contact:
Roland Volk
AMC Lead Recruiter
roland@amccareers.com
1-800-223-7280
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID. - Depart. of Biological Sciences and Center for Reproductive Biology
Responsibilities: Pursue M.S. thesis research on the role of key genes that affect fertility in farmed female rainbow trout. This work will involve gene manipulation (i.e. knockdown) experiments to identify genes that cause embryo inviability The student will be expected to complete a plan of study, design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data and present results in manuscropits and at professional meetings, Some lab teaching at the undergraduate level is also required.
Qualifications: BS in biology, zoology or related field; 3.0 GPV; 12(v+q_ GRE score
Salary: $16,500/yr. health insurance and tuition fees paid.
Closing date: Position available now and open until filled.
Contact:
Send a resume and contact information for three references (phone and E-mail) to:
Dr. James J. Nagler
Dept. of Biological Sciences and Center for Reproductive Biology
University of Idaho
PO Box 443051
Moscow, ID 83844-3051
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
Several graduate teaching assistantships will be available at Seton Hall University for the 2007-2008 academic year for graduate students in the Department of English. Students applying for the ETA positions must also apply to the MA program. Students who are awarded assistantships receive full tuition remission, an annual stipend of $8500 and the use of an IBM Thinkpad. These positions give graduate students the opportunity to teach two sections of First Year Writing each semester, under the supervision of the Director of First Year Writing, while pursuing their Master degree in English. Teaching Assistants are also required to tutor in the Writing Center three hours per week. Two year appointments are renewable after one year, assuming the TA fulfills the requirements of the position in both teaching and graduate work.
For further information contact:
Dr. Nancy Enright
Director of First Year Writing (enrighna@shu.edu) or:
Dr. Angela Weisl
Graduate Program Director (weislang@shu.edu)
U.S. PIRG FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2007-2009 Description
Through the US PIRG Fellowship Program you will get the kind of experience it takes to make your voice heard on issues that matter. The goal is to develop leaders for important roles in the movement for positive social change. You will gain hands-on experience, build expertise on energy policy, money in politics or another important issue. You will conduct research, craft policy solutions, act as a spokesperson to the media, build coalitions, write grants, recruit activists and members and develop the kind of politically powerful support you need to win. Your day-to-day work might including meeting with a sate or national decision-maker, researching or writing a report, canvassing door-to-door, conducting a news conference, or directing a citizen outreach campaign. You will work alongside a senior mentor. Upon successful completion of the two-year program you'll be eligible for a leadership role within the organization.
The Fellowship Program positions include but are not limited to:
Issue Associates: You will master your issue area and build the kind of powerfull support it takes
to make your voice hear and change public policy.
Field Associates: You will build and demonstrate support for US PIRG proposals at the state or federal level to ensure that decision-makers hear from and pay attention to the public.
Qualifications: We are looking for motivated individuals who are willing to work hard and commit themselves to getting results. We value experience with campus groups or student government, academic achievement, commitment and outstanding verbal, written and leadership skills. We look for people who find a way to make a difference.
Contact:
For questions:
Sarah Bennett 617-292-4800
jobs@uspirg.org
Apply online:
www.uspirg.org/jobs
Research Assistantship (Ph.D) - Quantitative Fish Ecology
Location: University of Massachusetts
Responsibilities: Develop an automatic video monitoring system for migrating river herring in coastal streams
Qualification: This challenging but exciting project requires computer and other hardware integration, the design of algorithms for automatic data compilation, rigorous data analysis, and the development and implementation of an experimental design to compare population estimates among multiple sampling techniques. In addition, there will be opportunities for coastal fish ecology and population modeling. Computer, quantitative and field skills and an ecological background will be helpful. Some research experience is desirable.
Salary: $18,500 year
Closing date, & contact: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Interested applicants should send a CV, informal transcript, and a 1-2 p letter describing goals, research interests, and relevant experience to:
Contact:
Dr. Martha E. Mather, MaCFWRU
Department of Natural Resources
Conservation, Holdsworth Hall
University of Massachusetts, Amherst,
MA, 01003, 413-545- 4895
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THE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Ph.D FELLOWSHIPS
The Center for Environmental Policy at the University of Florida is offering Ph.D Fellowships. IGERT is an NSF-wide program intended to meet the challenges of educating US Ph.D scientists and engineers with the interdisciplinary background, deep knowledge in a chosen discipline and the technical, professional and personal skills needed for the career demands of the future. The program is intended to catalyze a cultural change in graduate education by establishing innovative new models for graduate education and training in a fertile environment for collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.
NSF-IGERT fellowship awards include tuition waivers, funds for travel and some supplies. In accordance with NSF policy, applicants must be a citizens or permanent residents.
Additional information and application guidelines are on-line at http://amw3igert.ufl.edu/
Contact:
Dr. Mark T. Brown
Director
Center for Environmental Policy
PO Box 116350
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611
Email: mtb@ufl.edu
Ph: 352-392-2425
THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA
The Garden Club of America offers Scholarships offers Scholarships and Fellowships for the Study of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Medicinal Botany, Ecological Restoration, Coastalwetlands, Gardent History and Design. Tropical Botany, Endangered Bird Habitat, Field Botany, urban Forestry, Desert Studies, Environmental Science and much more.
For updated information, applications and deadlines go to the website: http://www.gcamerica.org/.
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program
Increasing public understanding of science and technology is a principal goal of AAAS, so it only makes sense that it recognizes the need for scientists who are well versed in communicating complex ideas to a general audience. Enter the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows program, which has thrived in this endeavor for more than 30 years.
The 10-week summer program places graduate and post-graduate level science, engineering and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows have worked as reporters, editors, researchers and production assistants at such media outlets as the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio, Sacramento Bee, and Scientific American. Participants come in knowing the importance of translating their work for the public, but they leave with the tools and the know-how to accomplish this important goal.
WOMEN'S HEALTH SILENT SPRING INSTITUTE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR
Boston metro area, Newton MA
Environmental Science - Environmental Health - Women's Health. Silent Spring Institute, a non-profit institute studying the environment and women's health, especially breast cancer, seeks a research assistant reporting to the Executive Director. We are a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in epidemiology, toxicology, chemistry, GIS, and communications. Annual budget of approximately $1.8 million supports a staff of 13, working with collaborating investigators at Brown, Harvard, Tufts, etc. Current research focuses on breast cancer and endocrine disrupting compounds from drinking water pollutants, household exposures, and other sources. We seek applicants with outstanding academic skills and interests in environmental health science. Responsibilities: This position requires great versatility in support of the Executive Director's research, public communications, proposal development, and organizational leadership roles. It affords a bird's-eye-view of community based participatory research, breast cancer and environment issues, and non-profit management. This position is appropriate for a recent graduate with an interest in environmental health research and willingness to take on both creative and mundane tasks. Examples of activities: Provide research support -- including literature review, assistance in preparation of presentations and manuscripts, coordination of study teams, field sample collection - for the Institute's ongoing research, particularly studies of communications involved in reporting environmental sampling results to study participants and the public. Support proposal preparation for federal and foundation grants. Assist in communications with breast cancer advocacy and environmental organizations. Prepare fact sheets, e-alerts, web site content. Help research team keep apprised of news and policy developments and activist campaigns. Help organize and prepare for advisory committee and board of directors meetings. Some travel to Cape Cod. Some evening and weekend responsibilities at public events. Additional requirements: Bachelors degree with excellent academic record; chemistry, biology, statistics, epidemiology coursework an asset. Relevant work experience preferred Excellent attention to accuracy, good writing and communications skills, quantitative reasoning, ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in Microsoft Word; EndNote an asset. Commitment to careful and impartial research in a context of partnership between scientists and the public.
For more information, visit our web site at http://www.silentspring.org/.
To apply, send cover letter describing your interests and experience related to this job, resume, writing sample, and copy of academic transcript (photocopy is fine) to Diane Czwakiel, Administrative Manager, Silent Spring Institute, 29 Crafts Street, Newton, MA 02458 or email researchcareers@silentspring.org.
OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH UNIT:
Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S.) in Fisheries Ecology
Agency/Location: Stillwater, OK
Responsibilities: Assess the effects of mitigation and habitat restoration projects on fish assemblages in the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS). Sample fish assemblages, quantify fish habitat, and measure water quality in the MKARNS in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Analyze data and assist in writing project report.
Qualifications: Sampling fish with multiple gear types, and measuring physical habitat features and water quality. B.S. in fisheries, biology, zoology, or closely related field; and minimum 3.0 GPA and >1500 GRE combined score (verbal+quantitative+analytical).
Salary: $18,800 per year (including benefits and full tuition waiver).
Closing Date: Until filled
Contact:
Send a letter or e-mail message describing research interests and career goals, names and addresses of 3 references, transcripts, and GRE scores to:
Dr. William L. Fisher
Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
404 Life Sciences West
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
ESTUARINE RESEARCH FEDERATION
Graduate Research Assistants
The Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute at LSU, as part of the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Science, is searching for TWO Graduate Research Assistants to study nutrient biogeochemistry processes in both coastal Louisiana and south Florida. Both projects focus on the fate of nitrogen in coastal wetland restoration projects, as manipulated by changes in regional hydrology.
One of the sites is associated with the Florida Coastal Everglades LTER site (http://fcelter.fiu.edu/). Students are expected to develop field and laboratory techniques to study denitrification and other nitrogen cycling processes in marshes and mangroves to understand the fate of inorganic and organic loadings to these respective ecosystems.
Stipends are $17,000/yr and include a tuition waiver. Both positions are open to either MS or PhD students, and could start immediately.
Information is available on WBI (http://www.wbi.lsu.edu/) and DOCS (http://www.oceanography.lsu.edu/ ).
Contact:
Send resume to Robert R. Twilley, Director of WBI, at rtwilley@lsu.edu.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Numerous Opportunities are available with the environmental Protection Agency for students to gain vital career experience while contributing to the mission of protecting human health and safeguarding the environment. Internships, fellowships and other opportunities are available in Washington, DC laboratories, and at regional EPA locations nationwide.
Fellowships:
National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS)
A comprehensive fellowship program designed to provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences. The projects are narrow in scope to allow the student to complete the research by working full time during the summer and or part time during the school year. Research fellowships are available in Environmental policy, Regulation and Law, Environmental Management and Administration, Environmental Science, Public relations and Communications; Computer programming and Development.
NNEMS Fellows receive a stipend at a level determined by the student’s level of education and the duration and location of the research project. Fellowships are offered to undergraduate and graduate students. Students must me certain eligibility criteria.
The application deadline for the NNEMS programs is in the winder of each year with all project beginning the following summer. Complete application information and materials can be obtained in the Career service center of (or equivalent) of college or universities; on the NNEMS Website; by writing to: Sheri Jojokia, NNEMS program, US EPA (1704A), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC 20460 or by calling 1-800-358-8769
Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Graduate Fellowships
This program awards graduate education fellowships for Master and doctoral level student in environmentally related fields of study. The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage promising students to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in environmental fields.
Master level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be support for a maximum of three years with funding available, under certain circumstances, over a period of four years. The application period starts in the summer and remains open for 3 months.
For more information contact Stephanie Willett, USEPA, Office of Research and Development, National center for Environmental Research or visit www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow
Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Graduate Fellowships
The GRO Fellowship program helps build capacity in universities with limed funding for research by awarding graduate fellowships to students in environmental fields. The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage promising student to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in environmental fields. The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage promising students to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in environmental fields.
Master level student may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years with funding available under certain circumstances, over a period of four years. The application period starts in the summer and remains open for three months. For more information contact
Great Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Fellowships
The GRO fellowship program helps build capacity in universities with limited funding for research by awarding undergraduate fellowships to students in environmental fields. The purpose of the fellowship program is to obtain advances degrees and pursue careers in environmental fields.
Eligible student will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years.
For more information contact Georgette Boddie, USEPA, Office of Research and Development, National center for Environmental Research or visit www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow.
Public Health Fellowship
To enhance the training of highly qualified and motivated public health care professionals, EPA has partnered with the Associate of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) to offer professional development program for graduates of accredited US schools of Public Health. Graduates apply to the ASPH in December or January for one year placements in EPA laboratories or offices to work in High-priority, environmental, public health issues. Applicants must be US citizens or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the US for additional information go to
http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg ID=1
American Association for the advancement of science fellowships (AAAS)
Since 1981, EPA has managed the AAAS Science and Engineering Fellows Program in cooperation with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The fellowship program is designed to provided an opportunity to learn first hand how scientific and technology information is used in environmental policy making to provide a unique public policy learning experience to demonstrate the value of science, technology and economics in addressing societal problems and to make practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific and technical knowledge in the programs of the US government. Fellows will work in offices throughout the EPA on projects of mutual interest to the Fellows and the hosting offices. Applications are accepted by AAAS in the fall of each year. For more information go to the AAAS fellowship site:
http://fellowships.asas.org/02 Programs/02 Environment.shtml.
STUDENT SERVICES CONTRACTOR
The Research and Development team offers a unique and exciting career opportunity for students seeking scientific or administrative services experience in support of our mission. This opportunity is open to individuals at least 18-years old who are currently enrolled in a degree program at a recognized educational institution or are recent graduates (within one year of graduation for BS and MS degrees and two years of graduation for post docs). By means of flexible Personal Services Contracts, students are hired as Student Services Contractors to work with our various laboratories, research centers and offices located across the country. Student contractors partake in an extensive hands-on employment experience over a 12-month period(with an option for an additional 12 months) working side-by side with EPA mentors and/or scientists, who will provide day-to-day direction and oversight. For more information and current openings see:
www.epa.gov/ord/orma/ssa-jobs.htm.
ESTUARINE RESEARCH FEDERATION
Assistantships
Biology, chemical, Geological oceanography, and Remote sensing
The department of Marine Science of the University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss) Is currently Seeking graduate research assistants in biology, chemical, geological oceanography and Remote sensing. Assistantships are granted full tuition waivers. Monthly salaries for assistantship awards are set by the department at: $1400 (Master degree ) and $1450 (doctoral). Students are not required to work more then 20 hours per week.
Instruction included a broad spectrum of marine sub disciplines including physical oceanography, data assimilation, ocean optics, marine sediments, micropaleontology, ocean productivity, remote sensing, acoustics, ocean modeling and geochemistry.
Current faculty include scientist who have been educated at the top oceanographic institutions in the world (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Shirshov Institute of Oceanography, Texas A&M University, University of Hawaii, University of Rhode Island.)
DMS Faculty are competitive on a national scale in obtaining research funds, allowing faculty members to participate in variety of national and international projects. Several current research projects will involve studying the affect sue to Hurricane Katrina. Post-Katrina information can be fond the university website at: http://www.usm.edu/
Location: The university of Southern Mississippi’s Department of Marine science is housed as NASA’s John C. Stennis Space center.
MASSACHUSETTS PROMISE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Fellows are emerging leaders that spend a year of their lives delivering the resources that young people need to be successful in life by mobilizing and organizing community activity, creating and leading powerful civic initiatives, and training and inspiring citizen volunteers. Need excellent organization and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, proven leadership and project management abilities, a passion for national and community service, desire to work with diverse constituencies, flexibility and a good sense of human, and a US Citizen, National or Permanent Resident Alien. Fellows receive for commitment of 1700 hours of service in one-year: a $13,000 taxable living allowance, Health insurance and benefits, excellent training and personal development opportunities, free grad/undergrad courses at Northeastern University during their service year, a monthly transportation allowance, and $4,725 educational award and student loan forbearance.
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GREAT LAKES SUMMER STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/pr/ssfp/cur/
This fellowship offers students the oppo