05 August 2013

Green Jobs: Issue 25 (18 posts)

Here is the weekly digest for Green Jobs: Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry disciplines.

Professorship in Development Studies

The Faculty of Geosciences and Environment at the University of Lausanne plans to appoint three new professorships in its Institute of Geography and Sustainability, one of which in development studies with a focus on society-environment relationships in the Global South. A background in geography, sociology, anthropology or a related discipline is required. Furthermore, demonstrable experience with inter- and transdisciplinary collaborations ...

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Veterinary position at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is Malawi's only internationally accredited wildlife sanctuary counting the likes of the Tusk Trust, Born Free Foundation and the AAP Foundation amongst our supporters. As a 'People and Wildlife' project we also have a number of environmental education and outreach programs working together with the local community and have won awards for our work.

Almost ...

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Field Research Assistant: Capuchin Social Learning, Behavior, and Community Ecology

I am a PhD student at UC Davis seeking two research assistants to assist in a study exploring white-faced capuchin social learning and behavior, and tropical community ecology. This will be conducted in northwest Costa Rica at Lomas Barbudal Biological Reserve on a group of habituated white-faced capuchin monkeys.
While in the field, research assistants will be expected to:
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Protecting Yellowstone's Wolves

Life Net Nature (http://lifenetnature.org) seeks 4-6 volunteers to assist with gray wolf conservation outreach in Yellowstone National Park from August 23 to Sept 2, 2013. Volunteers collect signatures on petitions and document public responses to wolf hunting and trapping seasons around Yellowstone.

More than a dozen park wolves were killed during the 2012/13 season when they roamed beyond park ...

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Plant Ecology Research Hourly Worker

JOSEPH W. JONES ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER
ICHAUWAY, INC.

PLANT ECOLOGY

The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for a full-time, temporary Research Hourly Worker position. This position will begin in September 2013 and is a 3 month position to start, with the potential of being extended. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is ...

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Andean Condor Conservation Biologist Volunteers, October 2013

Conservation biologist volunteers needed for research into the endangered Andean condor, Vultur gryphus, in the north of Ecuador.

The condor is a Critically Endangered Species in Ecuador. It is believed that there are fewer than 50 wild condors left in Ecuador, and 18 in captivity. The project aims to understand more about condor behavior (both wild and captive) in ...

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Policy Adviser

The Wildlife Conservation Society Fiji Country Program is seeking a Policy Adviser for fisheries management and protected area projects. The position is initially for one year with possibility of extension.

Position Objectives

- Identify key stakeholders (including industry) for engagement in development and financing of protected area systems

- Develop a legal and policy roadmap for developing ...

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Everglades Snail Kite Research Technician

The Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is based out of the University of Florida in Gainesville and oversees several ongoing wetland-related research projects. We are seeking a motivated field technician to assist with the long-term study of the endangered snail kite. Field work for this project will be conducted primarily in the everglades wetland ecosystem of south Florida. ...

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Deep Subsurface Geoscientist 2 posts

Keyworth, Nottingham.

The British Geological Survey is one of the world's leading and forward thinking geological science institutes with a focus on both public good science for government and geoscientific research to understand earth and environmental processes, a vacancy has arisen for two highly motivated and enthusiastic Deep Subsurface Geoscientists at our headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham.

You will ...

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Full-time Research Officer in Organic Geochemistry & Mineralogy

Salary Range: £33,590 - £41,540 per annum

The Department of Earth Science and Engineering has geochemical laboratories dedicated to the detection and characterisation of organic matter. The laboratories contain a number of gas chromatography, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry-based instruments.

A Research Officer is required to i) maintain and operate the analytical equipment, ii) train students and researchers ...

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Hydrogeologist at Wallingford, Oxfordshire

The British Geological Survey is one of the world's leading and forward thinking geological science institutes with a focus on both public good science for government and geoscientific research to understand earth and environmental processes. Avacancy has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic hydrogeologist to be based at the BGS office in Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

You will contribute to ...

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Hydrogeologist at Edinburgh

3 Year Fixed Term Appointment
Edinburgh

A vacancy has arisen in the Groundwater Science Directorate for a highly motivated and experienced hydrogeologist to be based at our Edinburgh office.

The appointee will support the delivery of the Directorate's research programme and take responsibility for managing specific high profile projects and/or tasks. The research programme comprises a wide-range of ...

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NERC PhD Studentship: Nutrient and metal removal from domestic wastewater

Application deadline: 2nd September 2013

Supervisor: Prof Bruce Jefferson and Dr Gabriela Dotro

Duration of award: 36 months

Award type: PhD

Supported by a NERC CASE award and Severn Trent Water, a PhD with up to £17,000 p.a.* for three years, plus fees is available

Internationally recognised Cranfield's Water Science Institute, in collaboration ...

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Outdoor Education Center Director, Glen Helen Ecology Institute, Antioch College

Background:
The Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center (OEC) is the Midwest's original environmental learning facility. It is located within Glen Helen, a 1000-acre preserve owned by Antioch College. The OEC welcomes nearly 3000 schoolchildren each year, and also provides a training program for naturalist and administrative interns. The OEC is adjacent to the Glen Helen Raptor Center, which provides education ...

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Headship of the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies (GAES)

The University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Science invites applications for the Headship of the School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies (GAES). GAES is one of ten Schools in the Faculty of Science and one of two in the Earth Sciences. The School has specialists in several fields (e.g. physical geography, human geography, environmental science, geomorphology, geoarchaeology, archaeo-botanics, rock ...

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Sea Ice Modeller

Please quote ref no: BAS 101/13
Closing date for applications: 29 Sep 2013 at 11:59pm

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

Based within ...

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Bonner Lab Manager & Biological Support

Please quote ref no: BAS 98/13
Closing date for applications: 01 Sep 2013 at 11:59pm

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), part of the Natural Environment Research Council, aims to undertake a world-class programme of scientific research, and to sustain for the UK an active and influential regional presence and a leadership role in Antarctic affairs.

Your role will ...

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Groundwater Modeller

The British Geological Survey is one of the world's leading and forward thinking geological science institutes with a focus on both public good science for government and geoscientific research to understand earth and environmental processes. A vacancy has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Groundwater Modeller.

You will contribute to a range of groundwater-related projects in the BGS ...

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