SEP CURRENTS - AMWS & ALUMNI
CSUMB's Science and Environmental Policy Weekly Newsletter for Alumni and Grad Studentes
Issue: #25
February 10, 2016
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Next SEP Seminar:
 
Droughts, Warm Blobs,El Ni�o - What's Happening in Our Ocean?
 
Dr. Raphael Kudela
Professor of Ocean Sciences,
UC Santa Cruz
When: Mon, February 15, 4pm - 5pm
Where: Chapman Science Academic Center Building 53 / room E104

Learn more HERE

Special Seminar
Candidate for Assistant Professorship in Aquatic Ecology and Water Quality
 
Improving management of freshwater 
ecosystems using empirical models 

Dr. John Olson
Desert Research Institute
When: Mon, February 15, 11am
Where: Chapman Science Academic Center Building 53 / room E127

Learn more HERE
WORKSHOPS
Warm Blobs, Acidification and the Bay
Thursday Feb 18 at 6:30
DigitalNEST, Watsonville

It's been a time of unusual conditions in Monterey Bay. The bay turned a spectacular turquoise blue in July, humpback whales came so close to shore in September that crowds gathered to watch. High levels of toxin derailed the winter crab season. Ocean scientists and marine biologists at UC Santa Cruz are seizing the opportunity to study the dynamics of coastal ecosystems and how they are likely to respond to a changing climate. Hear about their findings first-hand in this "Original Thinkers" speaker series presentation.

Featuring:
Dr. Raphael Kudela, Ocean Sciences Department
  "Droughts, Warm Blobs, Toxic Algae - Will El Ni�o Save Us? "

Dr. Kristy Kroeker, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  "Sea Change? Forecasting the effects of ocean acidification in the coastal zone"

Learn more and RSVP HERE.
Health Career Connection Summer Internship
Event Dates:  2/19 - 2/21

The American Camp Association is sponsoring this great training at Mt.Hermon the weekend of February 19-21.  There will be a wide range of workshops, presenters and resources available that will be applicable to a wide range of folks from managers, naturalists and folks in between.

Learn more HERE.
JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
FishWise Database Assistant
Application deadline: ASAP
Part time position

Under the direction of the Project Director and the Database Manager, the Database Assistant is responsible for assisting the operations and maintenance of the organization's database systems. Database Assistant facilitates data-related tasks in FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Excel and is responsible for data-curating tasks as well as providing documentation and training to assist staff with database usage. This position will assist with the acquisition, analysis and utilization of data from multiple partnerships to support FishWise's sustainable seafood objectives while ensuring that the highest quality information is used in project reporting and planning. 

For more information click HERE.
Advanced Computing for Earth Sciences Internship
Application Deadline: 03/01/16

Students enrolled in the ACES program acquire hands-on application computing experience as well as training in the essentials of software engineering and high-performance computing.A total of 20 students will be selected to attend the summer school on grounds at the University of Virginia. They will then be placed in 8-week paid internship programs at various NASA research centers across the country. Some previous programming experience is helpful but is not required.  Students with advanced computer science skills who are interested in applications for Earth sciences are also encouraged to apply. Those admitted to the summer school will be provided with housing, two meals per day during the work week, and a generous stipend for all other meals. Travel expenses are covered for up to a maximum of $750 per student. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. We accept graduate students and undergraduates who will be completing their third or fourth years of study.

Learn more  HERE.
Marine and Invasion Ecology Internships in SF Bay 
Application deadline: ASAP

Interns are needed to assist with field and laboratory studies of marine invertebrate communities in San Francisco Bay. The positions are based at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center's Marine Invasions Lab located at the Romberg Tiburon Center in Tiburon, CA. The interns will assist with maintaining field experiments and conducting studies of invertebrate recruitment at three marinas in the San Francisco Bay area on a biweekly basis. 

We are looking for 1 full-time intern from April 2016 through May 2017, and 1 full-time intern from April 2016 through July 2016.  Interns will receive a stipend of $400/week.

Interns will be integral members of our international research team and will engage with the science of marine and invasion ecology via regular meetings with project personnel based in the US, Mexico and Panama.  

Learn more HERE.
Stormwater Technician - Fuscoe Engineering, Irvine
Application deadline: ASAP

 

Fuscoe Engineering is hoping to hire a recent graduate for an entry level position in stormwater work. The position will include: preparing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, and construction field inspections and coordinate field recommendations with Contractor and/or Superintendent among other duties.

 


 

Learn more HERE.
Fishery Scientist at Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management
Application deadline: 02/26/16

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking candidates for the position of Fishery Scientist. The Council manages fishery resources in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic region (New York through North Carolina).
The Fishery Scientist is responsible for providing scientific expertise to support the management of marine fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Working closely with the Executive Director and other members of the Council staff, the Fishery Scientist's duties include summarizing and analyzing data and relevant information pertaining to Mid-Atlantic fisheries, assisting in the analysis of proposed fishery management measures, and developing solutions to complex marine resource challenges such as climate change and ecosystem issues. This position also involves coordinating and participating in a wide range of programs and projects in support of the Council's science and management goals. 

Learn more HERE.
EPA Web Developer Position for Recent Grad
Application deadline: ASAP

The EPA Environmental Business and Research Support Program has a new job opening for a Web Developer within the Integrated Systems Toxicology Division (ISTD) at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, N.C.! The ISTD uses computational and molecular data-driven approaches to identify key biological pathway events that lead to adverse health outcomes.
 
The successful Web Developer will provide support in application development and programming for ISTD's dynamic database applications. Job responsibilities include creating new applications (task flows, end-to-end experiences, screen designs, user interface specifications), maintaining existing code bases, developing new software and frameworks, standardizing websites, etc. The job is geared towards those who have a bachelor's degree in business, communication, information science, computer science, or a related field. Applicants should have previous experience in web design, user experience, user interfaces, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other web applications technology.

Learn more HERE.
White Shark Research in South Africa
Application deadline: 03/15/16 

Volunteering with White Shark Diving Company is a unique and exciting opportunity for early-career scientists to be involved in ground-breaking marine research exploring great white shark behavior and demographics, elasmobranch diversity and abundance, fish diversity and abundance, ocean conservation and projects involving an array of other South African marine wildlife. Volunteers will be involved in field research, data collection, data management, as well as outreach and educational programmes. There will be a number of chances to participate in the cage diving activities, giving ample opportunities to come face to face with the magnificent great white shark in an unforgettable diving experience.
Learn more HERE.
National Park Service: Geoscientists in the parks (GIP) Program
Application deadline: 02/29/16 

The Geoscientists-in-the-Parks (GIP) program works with partners to match college students and recent graduates age 18 - 35 years old with short-term, paid, internships with the National Park Service. Participants may assist with research, synthesis of scientific literature, geologic mapping, GIS analysis, site evaluations, resource inventorying and monitoring, impact mitigation, developing brochures and informative media presentations, and educating park staff and park visitors. GIP positions can last from 3 months to one-year.

Learn more HERE.
Biological Science Technician with Forest Service
Application deadline: 02/10/16 

The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station will be filling six temporary positions for the summer of 2016 (approximately late May/early June through late August to mid-September - start and end dates somewhat flexible) to assist with forestry and forest ecology research. The duty station for the positions will be Pinecrest, California, 35 miles east of Sonora in the central Sierra Nevada. Crew members will be hired at the GS-4 level ($13.84/hour) and the GS-5 level ($15.49/hour) based on education and experience.

Learn more HERE.
Pennington Marine Science Center Internships
Application deadline: 02/22/16 

The Pennington Marine Science Center, located on Catalina Island, is hiring four paid internships for the summer of 2016. Marine Science Education and Aquarist Interns report to the Director of Marine Science. Interns play a key role in the husbandry of temperate marine fish and invertebrates, maintaining the appearance of exhibits, teaching marine science to a diverse group of scouts and students, accessions and de-accessions of animals in the collection.

Learn more HERE.
Health Career Connection Summer Internship
Application deadline: 02/08/16 

For the past 25 years, HCC has aimed to inspire and empower the next generation of diverse health leaders. HCC is a comprehensive professional development program that provides paid summer internships to undergraduates and recent graduates in the field of public health and health care. HCC offers the unique opportunity for interns to gain exposure, hands-on experience, and mentorship through internships in a variety of settings in healthcare/public health.

Learn more HERE.
Marine Science Educator at Sanibel Sea School
Application deadline: 02/05/16

Sanibel Sea School is seeking a Marine Science Educator to assist with the
development and provision of a marine biology-based educational curriculum
that supports the mission of Sanibel Sea School.

This is full-time temporary position. The duration of this position is
initially designed for three months, March 1 - May 31, 2016, with potential
for an additional three-month extension.

For more information click HERE
Summer Camp Counselor at Sanibel Sea School
Application deadline: 02/12/16

Sanibel Sea School is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to assist with our annual marine biology-based camp programs. 

 These are full-time temporary positions for which weekly stipends will be provided. Openings are available for the following sessions: June 13 - July 29 and  May 23 - August 28.

For more information click HERE
Ecosystem Planning and Restoration Positions
Application deadline: ASAP

Ecosystem Planning and Restoration (EPR) is a small company whose goal is to be a premier ecosystem planning and restoration firm that provides services to support a sustainable environment. Positions are available in Raleigh, NC and Houston, TX.

For more information click HERE
Physical Science Technician for the National Park Service
Application deadline: 02/01/2016

The National Park Service is currently soliciting applications to fill temporary GS-5 Physical Science Technician positions at three spectacular Alaska locations. 

Southwest Alaska Network, (King Salmon, AK) (May-Oct)  emphasis in freshwater monitoring.

Denali National Park and Preserve, (McKinley Park, AK) (Approximately four months between May -Oct)

Denali National Park and Preserve, (Talkeetna, AK) (May - Oct) Emphasis in glacier and freshwater monitoring.


For more information click HERE
Fully-funded Fellowship in Earth Science teaching @ The American Museum of Natural History
Application deadline: 02/15/2016

With a sole focus on preparing new Earth science teachers, the program is a full-time, 15-month Master's program that takes place at the museum and in urban partner schools. They seek a student body with diverse life and career experience, and the application is open to all candidates meeting the eligibility requirements. All degree candidates will receive free tuition and books and a $30,000 living stipend. In return, candidates commit to teaching in a high-need school in New York State for four years.

For more information click HERE
Backcountry Trails Program - CA Conservation Corps
Application deadline: 02/12/2016

CCC is looking for 95 diverse women and men (18-26yrs old) who are willing to leave behind the conveniences of modern life and venture into the mountains to spend five exhausting months doing some of the most challenging and ultimately rewarding work of their lives. They are putting together six crews located in wilderness areas throughout California that will be living in backcountry camps and performing trail work. CCC is a highly structured, regimented program that focuses on hard work, personal growth, community development...and some adventure.


For more information click HERE
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy GIS Specialist
Application deadline: ASAP

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit support partner of the Golden Gate
National Parks-84,000 acres of national parkland throughout the Bay Area, including Muir Woods, 
Ocean Beach, Crissy Field, and Alcatraz. 
The GIS Specialist documents, coordinates, plans, implements, manages, and maintains databases and applications of the Geographic Information System (GIS). This position provides training and technical support to staff and coordinates GIS activities with internal staff, multiple partner  agencies, and the community. The Specialist coordinates and monitors consultants/contractors,  produces maps and other graphics for internal use and external production and performs other duties as assigned.


For more information click HERE
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy GIS Specialist
Application deadline: ASAP

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit support partner of the Golden Gate
National Parks-84,000 acres of national parkland throughout the Bay Area, including Muir Woods, 
Ocean Beach, Crissy Field, and Alcatraz. 
The GIS Specialist documents, coordinates, plans, implements, manages, and maintains databases and applications of the Geographic Information System (GIS). This position provides training and technical support to staff and coordinates GIS activities with internal staff, multiple partner  agencies, and the community. The Specialist coordinates and monitors consultants/contractors,  produces maps and other graphics for internal use and external production and performs other duties as assigned.


For more information click HERE
Job Openings at Oak Ridge Labs in Tennessee
Application deadline: varies; visit website for details

Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), Oak Ridge National Laboratory has four job openings for recent bachelor's and master's graduates interested in quantitative ecology and software engineering:
 
Quantitative Ecologist - Post Bachelor's Associate
  • Successful candidates will support quantitative ecology research which seeks to understand how hydropower and bioenergy influence fish and wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Big South Fork in East Tennessee. Full job description and application here.
 
Quantitative Ecologist - Post Master's Associate
  • Successful candidates will support quantitative ecology research which seeks to understand how hydropower and bioenergy influence fish and wildlife in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Big South Fork in East Tennessee. Full job description and application here.
 
Software Engineering - Post Bachelor's Associate
  • Successful candidates will significantly contribute to the design, development, implementation, documentation, and delivery of new software capabilities for the Bellerophon Environment Analysis of Materials (BEAM) project at ORNL. Full job description and application here. 
 
Software Engineering - Post Master's Associate
  • Successful candidates will significantly contribute to the design, development, implementation, documentation, and delivery of new software capabilities for the Bellerophon Environment Analysis of Materials (BEAM) at ORNL. Full job description and application here.

West Coast Geospatial Coordinator
Application deadline: ASAP

The Baldwin Group, Inc. (TBG),
 a contractor to the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Office for Coastal Management, seeks an exceptional individual to provide remote sensing and geospatial coordination as well as technical support in the West Coast region (California, Oregon, and Washington). The successful candidate will serve as the West Coast regional geospatial specialist assisting in the development and implementation of regional activities, coordinating and providing direct technical assistance in the region, and participating in other Office for Coastal Management geospatial and remote sensing project


For more information click HERE .
Epidemiology & Informatics Fellowship Opportunities 

CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship
CSTE, in collaboration with CDC, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship to train recent graduates in the expanding field of applied epidemiology. The goal of the fellowship is to provide a high quality training experience and to secure long-term career placement for fellows at the state or local level. Participating fellows will receive two years of on-the-job training at a state or local health agency under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The fellowship's mission is to meet the nation's ongoing need for applied epidemiology workforce capacity in state and local health departments through a national fellowship-training program.
For more information click HERE .

Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) support this fellowship to train recent graduates in the expanding field of applied public health informatics. The goal of the fellowship is to provide a high quality training experience and to secure long-term career placement for fellows at the state or local level. Participating fellows will receive one year of on-the-job training at a local or state health agency under the guidance of experienced mentors.
For more information click HERE .
 
Health Systems Integration Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) support this fellowship to facilitate the integration of public health and clinical health systems.  Participating fellows will receive one year of on-the-job training at a local or state health agency under the guidance of experienced mentors.
For more information click HERE .

Ocean Protection Council Program Analyst
Application deadline: ASAP
Full time position

The California Natural Resources Agency and the Ocean Protection Council seek to hire a Coastal Program Analyst I or II. The ideal candidate will be willing and able to work on the wide variety of issues under the responsibility of the Ocean Protection Council. Please see the Ocean Protection Council's website and 2012-2017 Strategic Plan for more information on the activities of the Council. 

For more information click HERE.
Business Operations Manager
California Marine Sanctuaries Foundation
Application deadline: ASAP
Full time position

The California Marine Sanctuaries Foundation has created a Business Operations Manager position to assist in managing the organization's activities in and augment the work of the Executive Director and staff accountant. 

For more information click HERE. 
Resource Conservation District - Conservation Ecologist
Application deadline: ASAP
Part-time position

The Resource Conservation District of Monterey County is seeking applications for a highly-motivated Conservation Ecologist. This position requires familiarity with local terrestrial biology, Central Coast agriculture and conservation project management from concept to completion, as well as expertise with the administration and use of geospatial information management products.Ability to outreach and provide technical assistance to traditionally underserved groups, particularly low income and Hispanic growers, is desirable.

For more information click HERE. 
Other Internships
Want a different internship? 

If you are interested in other internships please visit the SIP Featured Internship page or Internship Opportunities page.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS
Marine Technology Society Scholarship
Application deadline: 04/20/16

Each year MTS offers significant scholarships to college graduate, college undergraduate and senior high school students accepted into full-time marine-related programs with focus in marine technology, marine engineering and/or marine science.

As well, an applicant must be either full-time college student currently enrolled in a either a 2-year or 4-year academic program OR a high school senior accepted to either a 2-year or 4-year academic program. Colleges may be international or domestic. Students who previously received one of the awards listed below are ineligible to apply the following year for the same award.


For more information click HERE.
North Pacific Research Board Graduate Student Research Awards
Application deadline: 2/12/16

In May 2016, NPRB will award six or more Master's or Doctoral Graduate Student Research Awards of $25,000 each to qualified students. Students must address scientific, technological, and socio-economic issues relating to the research themes identified in the 2005 NPRB Science Plan. Students are limited to one award per degree. Award funds may be used for graduate student stipend and standard benefits, tuition or required university fees, or for specific research expenses such as travel, supplies, and laboratory analyses. Indirect costs are not allowed. One hundred percent of the funds must be used for the benefit of the graduate student, who will determine how the funds are divided among the allowable uses.
To be eligible for a NPRB Graduate Student Research Award, students must be enrolled in or accepted by a graduate degree program at an accredited university or college by the application deadline. Read the full eligibility requirements before applying.

For more information click HERE.
Myers Trust: 2016 Request for Grant Proposals 
Application deadline: 3/1/16

Each year the Myers Trust awards grants to central California graduate students in the marine sciences. The Trust has been awarding grants for the past 30 years. 

The average award is approximately $1,000 - $2,000 depending in part on the number of proposals funded and the income available to the Trust.  

Proposals and letters are to be submitted by email to myersoceantrust@gmail.com. 

For more information click HERE.
Groundwater Research Scholarship
Groundwater Resource Association of California Scholarship
The Central Coast branch of the Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRAC) has scholarship funds up to $2500 available for distribution to college and graduate students performing research on groundwater resources in the Central Coast branch region (generally, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties). GRAC wishes to support student research related to groundwater issues, water resources management, water recycling and other proposals related to groundwater research. 
Click HERE for more information.

 

CSU Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
CSUMB'S Internal Deadline is February 26, 2016

The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) aims to increase the number of promising doctoral students applying for future CSU instructional faculty positions by offering financial assistance in the form of a loan and mentorship by CSU faculty. 

Application information: 


EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate School Test Prep Books Available
Available in the library

In an effort to support graduate school efforts for our students, a partnership with UROC, support programs (CSS and SSS), and the library have come together to make some test books available for our students. Check out the selection of available test prep books here.