Employment as a Research Coordinator

Dear all - I am forwarding this opportunity on behalf of a colleague. All

questions can be directed to Dr. Zhao Ma, zhaoma@purdue.edu. :)
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Purdue University Human Dimensions Lab is looking for a dynamic, motivated,
proactive, and responsible individual to join us as a Research Coordinator.
We expect this individual to bring excellent project coordination,
facilitation, communication, and leadership skills to several
multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams associated with the Human
Dimensions Lab. This position will be based on campus in West Lafayette,
Indiana. The Research Coordinator will report to Dr. Zhao Ma, the Director
of the Human Dimensions Lab, and will work closely with a team of graduate
students, faculty collaborators, and external partners to ensure successful
implementation of various research projects. This is a full-time, salaried
position with full benefits.



*Specific responsibilities include: *

  - Plan and manage research projects, including organizing project
  implementation and achieving milestones in a timely manner
  - Participate in and lead data collection and analysis for a selected
  number of research projects
  - Lead reporting to sponsors
  - Draft academic and non-academic products for a diverse audience
  - Maintain a data management procedure
  - Manage and coordinate undergraduate research assistants
  - Manage daily operations and communication



*Qualifications: *

  - Master’s degree from an environmental social science, natural
  resource, conservation, or related field
  - Experience conducting research and participating in interdisciplinary
  academic research
  - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate
  effectively with diverse partners
  - Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills
  - Project management experience, including planning and execution of
  research projects
  - Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the
  ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage tasks across
  multiple concurrent projects
  - Preferred knowledge and skills: experience with STATA or another
  statistical software; experience with NVivo or another qualitative data
  analysis software; experience with data management



*Terms and compensation:* This position is initially for two years, but
renewable given satisfactory progress and pending financial resources.
Annual salary ranges from $50,000-$52,000 (commensurate with experience),
plus benefits. The position will provide funds to cover relevant travel
expenses to research sites and other appropriate research events. The
selected individual will also have opportunities for professional
development on and off-campus. Preferred start date is* as soon as possible*
.



*Application procedure:* Please submit* a letter of interest, a detailed
resume or CV, and contact information for three references* via
https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/30888/. Review of applications began
on March 31, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For any
questions, please contact Dr. Zhao Ma (zhaoma@purdue.edu) directly.



This position is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, home to Purdue
University. There is a vibrant community of faculty, staff and students who
are dedicated to impactful research focusing on sustainability,
conservation and society, and international development. The Research
Coordinator will have many opportunities to engage with this community on
campus. More broadly, the West Lafayette-Lafayette area is situated between
Indianapolis and Chicago and is home to over 170,000 residents. We enjoy a
diverse community, high quality of life, good schools, safe neighborhoods,
and over 40 parks and various outdoor recreation opportunities.



*Purdue University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer
with a strong institutional commitment to diversity among its faculty,
staff, and students.*

Employment in the Dekalb-Malta area!

 All,

    Please see below an opening for two jobs; based in the Dekalb-Malta area.  Please reach out to Drs Sousa and DaSilva directly.

Syngenta is looking for 2 more candidates to work with us this coming summer. Find below job description:

 

The Pathology/Entomology Technicians will be involved in all aspects of greenhouse, field and lab tasks for pathology and entomology.

 

Entomology: This position will assist with all insect colonies maintenance, make insect diets, prepare insects for field infestations, maintain lab cleanliness (washing glassware, cages) cleaning insect rooms, infest corn plants in different field locations, and help with root damage rating process.  

 

Pathology: This position will assist with planting and establishing new crop, prepare various disease inoculum for greenhouse inoculation, prepare various culture media, perform sub-culturing fungal pathogens using aseptic techniques, operate various equipment which include but not limited to autoclave, laminar flow hood, incubator, and microscope, maintain lab cleanliness which include but not limited to washing glassware and chemical jars, sweeping, mopping and waste disposal.

Paid Research Opportunity Summer 2024

 

32nd Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Development !

 Caring for the environment means recognizing that natural, man-made, and social environments all impact human health.

Here is a free symposium you may want to attend to expand your knowledge and explore future career opportunities.

32nd Annual Joint Safety and Environmental Professional Developmental Symposium, 4/22 (Mon) - 26 (Fri).

There are four tracks in the symposium including Safety and Occupational Health (SOH), Environment (ENV), Industrial Hygiene (IH), and other tracks.

Brian Czarnecki (NIU alumnus), Commander, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, will give a presentation, "Overview of safety and human factor principals” in the SOH track, on 4/26, 16:45 - 17:45 Eastern Time.

Come Join Us for the Sustainability Lecture Series on APRIL 22nd!!

 

Apply Now Job opportunity for Wildlife Biologist!

  

OPEN DATE:                                     Monday April 8, 2024 to Friday April 19, 2024

POSITION TITLE:                            Wildlife Biologist (1 vacancy)

TYPE OF POSITION:                       Term Appointment with possibility for Benefits, Excepted Service

Not to Exceed 13 months (may be extended up to 4 years)

WORK SCHEDULE:                         Full Time

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:       IL WS 4-2024-1

SERIES/GRADE:                               GS-0486-7/9

FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL:   GS-0486-9

LOCATION:                                       Springfield, Illinois (A Relocation Incentive may be offered for this position)

SALARY:                                            $49,025- $77,955 per year

 

 

The Illinois WS program is recruiting to fill a vacancy for a Wildlife Biologist located in Springfield, Illinois.  While the duty station is in Springfield, the position has statewide field responsibilities which, relative to many positions in the WS program, are extremely diverse in nature.  Primary duties of the position include serving as the WS liaison to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to coordinate WS assistance to the DNR with Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance and management in White-Tailed Deer from November-March (includes working deer check stations during the 2 firearms deer seasons, equipment procurement and maintenance, organizing and scheduling ~20 WS staff for 10 weeks of CWD surveillance/sharpshooting, and investigating and mitigating conflicts with large carnivores (gray wolves, black bear, cougar) throughout Illinois (which involves conducting depredation investigations, chemical immobilization/capture, and providing technical assistance).  A wide variety of other wildlife damage management duties round out the position including but not limited to wildlife hazard management at airports, Canada goose damage management, beaver damage management, and coordinating several targeted outreach efforts at the Illinois State Fair, various colleges/universities, and trapper education classes.  The incumbent will need to demonstrate strong leadership and team building skills, have a strong background in managing conflicts with a variety of species of wildlife, and be prepared for frequent travel/TDY work. 

 

Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant in the Land of Lincoln, ranging from world class white-tailed deer hunting opportunities on private and public land, to outstanding waterfowl hunting opportunities in the Mississippi flyway, to fishing on large bodies of water such as Lake Michigan or large rivers and reservoirs, to fishing small streams and ponds.  For those who may enjoy other types of entertainment, Chicago is just a few hours drive from the State Office where an endless list of Broadway shows, concerts, and festivals occur, as well as numerous worldclass museums exist.

 

The cost of living in most of Illinois, including Springfield (where the State Office is located), is much lower than that in the Eastern and Western US, and is comparable to other locations in the Midwest.  The friendly nature of Midwesterners in Illinois makes it a great state to live, work and lead a team of hard working WS employees.

 

Scott Beckerman

Project Manager, Eastern Region

Acting State Director, Illinois

USDA Wildlife Services

TWS-Certified Wildlife Biologist®

sc.beckerman@usda.gov

(217) 685-4692

 

Recruitment for Research Student with GRA funding!

 The Climate Adaptation Partnership at Colorado State University is recruiting a graduate student (MA/MS or PhD) to conduct research focused on the integration of Indigenous knowledges in co-management of public lands. The graduate student could start as early as Fall 2024 or in 2025. The student would be co-advised by Dr. Courtney Schultz (Forest & Rangeland Stewardship) and Dr. Lindsey Schneider (Ethnic Studies). Depending on the student’s background and interests, they could work towards a degree in either the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship (which offers an MS and PhD in Forest Sciences) or in the College of Liberal Arts (graduate programs include anthropology, history, political science, and sociology). Specific research topics are flexible but could include Indigenous land relationships, Indigenous data sovereignty, institutional research policies, relationships between tribal nations and government agencies, co-production of knowledge, history/development of management policy and approaches, climate adaptation, planning, ecological resilience, or tribal sovereignty, all with a connection to federal land management.

 

We have two years of GRA funding; for a PhD student, additional teaching assistantships and research funding will be sought to provide a full four years of support. Regardless of their program of study, the student will be able to take courses across a variety of disciplines. In addition to standard graduate level work of literature reviews, developing research questions, and fieldwork/analysis, the student will have opportunities to engage with tribal communities, help develop training and guidance for researchers/practitioners, and participate in communicating their findings to policymakers. We are particularly interested in recruiting a Native American/Indigenous student and are prepared to support them appropriately. As a Native scholar, Dr. Schneider has over a decade of experience in mentoring Indigenous students and working with tribal nations. Dr. Schultz has mentored Native students over the last year, in partnership with other Indigenous scholars in her home department who would be likely committee members for a student. The incoming student would find a strong community of Native graduate students within the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship. Please see, for example, the Indigenous Land and Data Stewards website for more information. CSU has made an institutional commitment to Native American/Indigenous issues, including a VP of Indigenous and Native American Affairs and Native American Advisory Council, and the student would be joining a strong intertribal community at CSU and in the Fort Collins area.

 

We are seeking a student with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree closely related to Indigenous studies, natural resource management, human dimensions of natural resource management, public administration, political science, or other relevant programs. Experience working with tribal communities is strongly preferred. Students should be excited about the research focus, comfortable working as part of a team, and interested in a career path that can be supported by this project.

 

To apply, students should submit materials by May 1^st for admission in Fall 2024. If a student is interested in admission in 2025, please send a CV and Statement of Interest nonetheless so we can consider our best applicants (we are happy to delay the start date if appropriate).  Please send:

• Curriculum vitae w/ three references to contact (1 reference can be a community member)
• Statement of Interest (2-page max)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Academic writing sample (10-20 pages)

Materials should be via email to courtney.schultz@colostate.edu and lindsey.schneider@colostate.edu. Please feel free to contact either of us with any questions!

 

Come Volunteer and Work with small Animals!

 

Water Chemist Job Opening!

 https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=2404&R2=1954DC&R3=002

WATER CHEMIST We are hiring for WATER CHEMIST. www.jobapscloud.com

Public Talk on Campus!

 April 19, 10 am PUBLIC TALK:

71 N Partnership Studio, Founders Memorial Library

STATEWIDE SAMPLING TO DETERMINE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION, PREVALENCE, AND OCCURRENCE OF PER- AND POLY-FLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) IN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY WATER SUPPLIES, 2020–21

Amy M. Gahala, Jennifer B. Sharpe, and Andrew M. Williams

United States Geological Survey

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been manufactured and used globally since the 1940s. PFAS are used for their oil- and water-repellent properties, ability to reduce friction, and their flame-retardant nature. PFAS are widely used in a variety of products, including clothing, carpets, food packaging, and firefighting foam. The properties that make them useful in manufacturing, however, also make them persistent and mobile, causing potential exposures to the environment and humans. Known as “forever chemicals,” these compounds resist degradation and have been determined to bioaccumulate in humans and wildlife. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) collected a total of 1,711 samples (including quality-control samples) of finished water at 1,428 entry points from 1,017 Illinois community water supply (CWS) systems and analyzed the water samples for PFAS. The results following confirmation samples indicated a mean of 99 percent of all sample results were below the minimum reporting level (MRL) of 2 nanograms per liter (ng/L). Of the detections at or above the MRL, 7 of 18 PFAS were detected in 149 of 1,428 entry points (about 10 percent). Of the nearly 7.4 million residents directly served by the CWS systems sampled, more than 1.3 million residents (about 18 percent) are served by CWS systems that had at least one detection of PFAS above the MRL of 2 ng/L. The most frequently detected PFAS were perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (about 6.2 percent, 37 ng/L maximum concentration), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) (about 5.0 percent, 150 ng/L maximum concentration), and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (about 4.8 percent, 25 ng/L maximum concentration). Of the 1,428 entry point samples from the CWS systems, 149 samples had confirmed detections of PFAS, with 93 of those 149 (about 62 percent) samples having at least one PFAS with a concentration that exceeded the median detected concentration of 3.2 ng/L. The highest concentrations detected were 150 ng/L (PFOS) and 140 ng/L (perfluorohexanesulfonic acid) at one CWS location which has been shut down and a different source of water has been provided to the consumers. Although PFAS detections were more common in CWS systems using surface-water sources (about 35 percent, 30 of 85) and mixed sources (50 percent, 5 of 10) compared to those using groundwater sources (about 9 percent, 114 of 1,333), a greater range of PFAS concentrations were observed in groundwater CWS systems (2 to 150 ng/L) than in surface water CWS systems (2 to 15 ng/L). Statistically significant differences were determined between some detected PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, and perfluorohexanoic acid) and the source of drinking water (groundwater, surface water, or mixed). This report summarizes the occurrence and spatial distribution of PFAS in CWS systems across Illinois. The results from this sampling effort could be used by Illinois public health officials to identify the potential risk of PFAS in drinking water t

Career Conversations about Careers in Environmental Studies!

 

Fun Course on Identifying Mushrooms! (no prereqs required)

 

Come Help Restore Campus w/ a Relaxing Activity

 

Grant to Win $2,500

 

Environmental Fellowship in Chicago!

 

Williams Environmental Justice Fellowship

Bryant Williams Environmental Justice Fellowship

What is the purpose of the fellowship?

Designed and guided by an advisory committee of Bryant’s close friends and colleagues, a one-year paid fellowship program will provide selected fellows with a holistic and grounded experience working with a frontline EJ organization on the southside of Chicago. In addition to contributing much-needed skills and capacity to a grassroots EJ organization, Bryant Williams fellows will also participate in professional development and networking activities intended to foster their long-term social justice impact, personal well-being, and professional success.

Fellowship Goals

Goal 1: Honor and commemorate Bryant’s leadership in the Chicago Environmental Justice Network and commitment to EJ movement leadership development

Goal 2: Provide fellows with a supportive and holistic fellowship experience that leads to a full-time position at a BIPOC led EJ organization

Goal 3: Support ongoing EJ campaigns and build capacity of BIPOC led EJ organizations on the south and/or west sides of Chicago through selecting fellows that understand frontline communities and have skill sets that may include organizing, policy, research, communications, planning, or Arts/Culture experience

Who is eligible for this fellowship?

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) recent graduates, or early career professionals seeking a first step in their transition to a career that contributes to the Environmental Justice movement in Chicago. Strong candidates will have education, training, and skill sets, including organizing, policy, research, communications, planning, or arts/culture experience. Candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds, and those with differently-abled bodies, are highly encouraged to apply. Preferences will be given to applicants with lived experience in Chicago frontline EJ communities.

Unsure if you should apply? Reach out to Bryantwilliamsfellowship@gmail.com for more information, exceptions, and accommodations.

When will the fellowship begin?

The 2024 fellowship application process will launch in April, 2024. We are currently working on some final program revisions and identifying host organizations for the 2024-2025 Fellowship year. Updated information will be posted in late April, 2024. Would you like to be notified when the application launches? Email us at Bryantwilliamsfellowship@gmail.com.

Where will fellows be hosted?

Host organizations are BIPOC-led EJ organizations located on Chicago’s south and/or west sides and participating in the Chicago EJ Network. Host organizations meet the following criteria:

• Geographically or identity-based

• Located in communities that are historically and systemically overburdened by pollution

• Values/Mission grounded in EJ principles

• Rooted, in, accountable to, & representative of local EJ communities of color, low-income communities, and tribal and Indigenous groups most impacted

• Works to build local power

• Is a 501c3 or fiscally sponsored project

What will the fellowship be like?

Fellows will work at the host organization on four days of the week, and spend the other day of the week focused on professional development/skill development (hard and soft), mentoring, and networking. Fellows should expect to work in community organizations that are leading bold organizing campaigns and transformative visions for healthier communities. These campaigns are often rooted in histories of environmental racism and can be emotionally intense for staff and community members. Fellows must practice flexibility and patience and be open to personal transformations while adapting to EJ community organizing culture.

Grounded in the EJ Principles, EJ community organizing culture is values-centered with a strong commitment to transformative relationships, service to frontline communities, and accountability. At their host organizations, fellows will work in teams and utilize their skills to advance grassroots organizing campaigns, policy advocacy efforts, community-led research projects, or educational initiatives.

During the fellowship year, fellows will also have opportunities to work with mentors and participate in facilitated professional development workshops and programming. Social and networking events will be organized so that fellows can build relationships with leaders from different environmental sectors.

Benefits

• $50,000 Paid Fellowship

• Receive a $5,000 Healthcare Stipend

• Learn and adapt to community organizing culture

• Gain direct experience in environmental justice work

• Receive direct holistic and culturally-relevant mentoring

• Gain hard skills in: research (qualitative/quantitative), communications, advocacy/policy, operations/administration, finance/business development, and arts/culture.

• Gain soft skills in: community listening, emotional intelligence, navigating professional work environment, and career path and trajectory.

• Network with other environmental professionals

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The application process

What is needed to apply?

• Complete the Bryant Williams Fellowship Application (Link will be added when program launches in late-April, 2024)

• Resume (no more than two pages)

• A written project example (no more than two pages)

• Relevant coursework or experience in environmental justice is a plus.

Do I need to be a U.S Citizen?

• No, U.S. Citizenship is not required.

Will I need to live in Chicago during the fellowship?

• Yes, the host sites and fellowship work will take place on the south and/or west sides of Chicago.

Will the fellowship cover relocation costs?

• No, relocation expenses will be the responsibility of the Fellow. Housing recommendations and resources may be provided if needed.

What’s next after I submit my application materials?

• The selection process will involve a multi-stage process in which an Advisory Committee and host organizations are involved in reviewing and vetting candidates. Finalist candidates will be interviewed by host organizations and an Advisory Committee member. Host organizations will make the final decision in terms of offering a position, which will be approved by the Advisory Committee.

I have questions about the application, who should I contact?

• Questions can be sent to Bryantwilliamsfellowship@gmail.com.

•  Fellowship webpage.