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Fellowship

Coastal Waterbird Program Conservation Fellowship

August 1, 2013 – 1:20 pm

Location: Barnstable MA, and other locations in southeastern Massachusetts

The Coastal Waterbird Program of Mass Audubon will award a one-year fellowship to a field biologist who is seeking advanced training and experience in applied conservation. The Conservation Fellowship combines field and analysis components of conservation science and wildlife management. The Fellow begins work in the Coastal Waterbird Program at the end of the spring-summer field season conducting a research, policy development, or educational project from October-February. The 2013-2014 Fellow will develop a climate change plan for the Coastal Waterbird Program. Beginning in March, the Fellow trains and supervises field staff and volunteers in conducting research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources, and coordinates field teams. Specific duties include: supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed; coordinate up to 3 field crews (approximately 10 individuals) of field assistants and volunteers to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program; establish and cultivate relationships with public and private landowners, and with beach managers on regional beaches; educate beachgoers about coastal wildlife protection on a daily basis; coordinate and compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience. Six-twelve months previous supervisory and field coordination experience, and experience in data analysis and interpretation required. Six-twelve months prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required; experience in Massachusetts preferred. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, able to lift approximately 40 lb, and walk extended distances on beaches and other terrain. Employee must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full time position from March through September, and half-time to full-time from October through February depending on funding. A benefits package includes medical and retirement. Housing available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk if needed. Mileage reimbursement will be provided. Rate of payment is $14.50-$15.50/hour depending on experience. Office space provided at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable, MA. For more information, visit www.massaudubon.org/cwp.

To inquire about this position:
Interviews will start immediately, and position will be filled by Sep 1, 2013. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and list of three references via email with “Conservation Fellowship” in the subject line.
coastalbirdjobs@massaudubon.org 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin immediately.

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Fellowship Internships

Become an Environment America Fellow

April 25, 2013 – 10:52 am

Each year, Environment America hires college graduates with the passion, the commitment and the talent it takes to stand up to polluters, organize public support and fight for our environmental values.

Environment America works to advance the environmental vision and values we share—clean energy, clean water, wilderness and wildlife protection, healthy food and sustainable agriculture, and more. With nearly 100 professional staff, more than 1 million members, activists and allies, and affiliates in 29 states, we organize the support it takes to stand up to polluting industries and ultimately sweep past them.

Apply to be an Environment America fellow

As an Environment America fellow, you’ll get a two-year crash course in the nuts and bolts of environmental activism, organizing, advocacy and the type of institution-building that can sustain long-term battles.

You won’t be rehearsing to make an impact—you’ll be making one. As a fellow you’ll:

  • Plan and run grassroots campaigns: you’ll identify a policy or power-building goal, develop a strategy, then devise and carry out the tactics of your campaign.
  • Organize town hall meetings: you’ll create events where constituents have an opportunity to make their needs clear and hold politicians accountable. You’ll also lobby lawmakers directly, learning to make a convincing case for our policy goals.
  • Set up and speak at news conferences: you’ll create news events to get the word out about your campaign through the media. You’ll also meet with editorial boards, and get op-eds published.
  • Run citizen outreach campaigns: you’ll build the power of your organization, learning to fundraise, manage staff and educate the public.

After two years, you’ll have participated in a rigorous training and gained invaluable hands-on experience. Best of all, you’ll be ready to become a lead advocate, a lead organizer or a state director with Environment America or one of our state affiliates. You might even start a new state affiliate or launch a new program.

Qualifications

We’re seeking candidates ready to commit themselves to fighting for the environment. Being a fellow is not for everybody. It’s tough, demanding and the challenges never stop. We look for smarts, leadership experience, top-notch written and verbal skills and an eagerness to learn. We value experience organizing, including building campus groups.

Placement

We’re accepting applications with our state affiliates across the country and in Washington, D.C. We accept applications on a rolling basis. Most fellowships begin in August, though a limited number are available throughout the year. You can apply through Environment America or directly with one of our state affiliates. If you’re flexible, you can apply for multiple positions in multiple locations.

Internships

Looking for an internship instead? Apply to be an Environment America intern. You’ll learn how to make an impact on critical environmental issues, and there’s no better way to get the experience to launch your career with us.

To learn more and apply visit:   jobs.EnvironmentAmerica.org

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Fellowship Summer Unpaid

RMSSN Summer Academy In Moose, Wyoming

March 6, 2013 – 6:22 pm

The Rocky Mountain Sustainability and Science Network Summer Academy is a one-week program (May 16-26, 2013) at the Murie Center that provides intensive leadership training on global sustainability to undergraduate students. The Academy will expose you to researchers and faculty working on issues related to science, sustainability and leadership in the beautiful settings of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. In addition you will learn about environmental and cultural sustainability in the field while learning about science and inquiry. Successful applicants are interested in sustainability or science as a career.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, students must be full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates with career or personal interests related to climate change, natural or cultural resource management, environmental science, or sustainable development. You should be ready to immerse yourself in a week of intense training and reflection that includes working in teams with other students, exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and being challenged with new experiences. Upon completion, you will receive a Certificate in Global Leadership and Environmental Sustainability and you will be inducted as a Rocky Mountain Sustainability and Science Network Fellow.

To Apply: Visit http://rmssnacademy.colostate.edu/, download the 2013 Summer Academy Application and email your completed application tosara.sprong@ucdenver.

Application Deadline is March 15.

Selected applicants will be notified by March 25 2013.

Questions? Contact Sara Sprong at sara.sprong@ucdenver

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Fellowship Funding

National Wildlife Federation: 2013 Campus Ecology Fellowships

March 6, 2013 – 6:12 pm

National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program is currently accepting applications for our 2013 class of Campus Ecology Fellows.

NWF’s Campus Ecology Fellows confront climate change on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on climate action solutions. Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students working with members of the faculty, staff, or administration on projects designed to help address climate change impacts and to protect wildlife and habitat on campus and beyond. In addition to a modest grant, Fellows also receive project support, leadership development, recognition of their accomplishments and other perks.

This year’s Fellows will have the unique opportunity to work with one of four of NWF’s crucial “Keep The Wild Alive” campaigns:

  •  Stopping Expansion of Dirty Energy
  •  Safeguarding Wildlife and Habitat in the Appalachian Forests
  •  Protecting Wildlife in Urban and Suburban Habitats
  • Clean Energy Solutions

Please visit www.nwf.org/Fellows to learn more and access application materials. Don’t delay! Applications are due March 31st.

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NASA Internships 2013-2014: Still Time to Apply!

February 27, 2013 – 11:42 am

NASA offers hundreds of paid summer internships for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in a variety of disciplines from engineering and science to technology, business, and finance.

 

Click the link below to complete your base application and apply for up to 15 different internship opportunities with a single application. The deadline for the 2013-2014 academic year is March 15th!

https://intern.nasa.gov/ossi/web/public/main/

 

For tips on applying, check out the following video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iX2XeizZsk&feature=player_embedded

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Environment Massachusetts Fellow

February 13, 2013 – 4:59 pm

Environment America is hiring recent college graduates with the passion, the commitment and the talent it takes to stand up to polluters, organize public support and fight for our environmental values.

INFO SESSION 2/19

6pm DOWLING 745B

__________________

Environment Massachusetts is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. We are a part of Environment America, a federation of 29 state-based groups working for clean air, clean water, and protecting open space. I was wondering if you knew of any students who might be interested in a job opportunity we have available for Tufts students in environmental advocacy.

Environment America is hiring fellows into our offices nationwide to make a difference in environmental issues.  We are looking to hire recent college graduates who have the passion, the commitment and the talent it takes to fight for our environmental values across the country.
As an Environment America fellow, recent grads get a two-year crash course in the nuts and bolts of environmental activism – working alongside senior staff to plan and run grassroots campaigns, lobby lawmakers, set up and speak at news conferences, organize town hall meetings, identify new members, raise money, recruit and manage staff and much more.
Are there any seniors you know that would be interested in this opportunity? I saw online that you are an advisor for the Environmental Studies department and thought you might know students who would be interested. I’d really like to contact them directly about the position.
You can find out more about us by visiting https://jobs.environmentamerica.org. I’ve also attached a flyer with the description for this job opportunity. The early application deadline is THIS FRIDAY, February 15th so please encourage students to apply as soon as possible. I will be on campus next Tuesday and Wednesday to do in-person interviews.
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Fellowship

Fellow- Photovoltaic Outdoor Testing

November 28, 2012 – 12:23 pm
  • Fraunhofer CSE is offering a Fellowship in its photovoltaics (PV) technologies group. This is an opportunity to work with a variety of cutting-edge solar energy technologies. You’ll be part of our PV R&D team based in Albuquerque, New Mexico working on solar energy technology development with partners in industry, academia, and government. The Fellow position typically lasts six to twelve months. The practical experience acquired at Fraunhofer CSE enables research assistants to go on to further their academic careers and/or find successful employment in the energy sector.

Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities:
• Characterize the performance of photovoltaic (PV) components, modules, and systems, utilizing a state-of-the-art PV outdoor test field
• Support implementation of data acquisition, storage, and analysis software
• Assist with the design, building, and testing of PV monitoring systems
• Learn how to evaluate the performance of photovoltaic modules and systems
• Compare component performance and durability over time and at different levels of integration

Desired Experience & Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with electronic equipment
  • Familiarity with integrating software and hardware
  • Prior experience with LabVIEW
  • Data analysis and troubleshooting skills
  • Enjoy working in both indoor and outdoor (sunny and hot) environments
  • Can lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Desired Characteristics:
• Excellent academic record in science or engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization and an ability to work independently
• Aptitude for learning new things, brainstorming solutions, and adapting to challenges
• Enthusiasm for new technologies and expanding the impact of renewable energy

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Fall Fellowship

Environment America Fellow

November 28, 2012 – 12:20 pm

Work for a green future: Apply to be an Environment America fellow

Each year, Environment America hires recent college graduates with the passion, the commitment and the talent it takes to stand up to polluters, organize public support and fight for our environmental values. You can find out more about us and apply to be an Environment America fellow by visiting https://jobs.environmentamerica.org/

Environment America

Environment America works to advance the environmental vision and values we share—clean energy, clean water, wilderness and wildlife protection, healthy food and sustainable agriculture, and more. With nearly 100 professional staff, more than 1 million members, activists and allies and affiliates in 29 states, we organize the support it takes to stand up to polluting industries and ultimately sweep past them.  The results of our work include more solar and wind power in 22 states, caps on global warming pollution in six states and a regional cap on global warming pollution from power plants in 10 states, bans on plastic bags in more than 50 cities, better-protected parks, and stronger protections for our waterways.

But let’s not kid ourselves: our planet is still in deep trouble. Temperatures are soaring, forests are burning, and sea levels are rising. Factory farms and other polluters have created massive biological dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico and the Chesapeake Bay. Mining, logging, budget cuts and other threats plague our national and state parks.

Fighting for the environment is the challenge of a lifetime. You need to start somewhere. But where?

 Environment America fellows

As an Environment America fellow, you’ll get a two-year crash course in the nuts and bolts of environmental activism, organizing, advocacy and the type of institution-building that can sustain long-term battles. The work you’ll do will matter, and be essential to our success from day one.

 Learn by doing

Working with our senior staff, you’ll plan and run grassroots campaigns, lobby lawmakers, publish op-eds, set up and speak at news conferences, organize town hall meetings, run citizen outreach campaigns, identify new members, raise money, recruit and manage staff and much more.

 Gain the experience you need to lead

After two years, you’ll have participated in a rigorous training, gained invaluable hands-on experience, taken on more responsibility than you thought possible, and made a difference on issues that matter day-in and day-out. And, best of all, you’ll be ready to become a lead advocate, a lead organizer or a state director with Environment America or one of our state affiliates. You might even start a new state affiliate or launch a new program.

 To learn more and apply

You can find out more and apply here: https://jobs.environmentamerica.org/>/. The deadline for fall interviews is Wednesday, November 28th.

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Breakthrough Generation Fellowship

November 19, 2012 – 11:48 am

Generation is Breakthrough Institute’s young leaders initiative, founded in 2007 to foster the development of a new generation of thinkers and writers capable of finding pragmatic new solutions to today’s greatest challenges in the areas of energy, economy, and environment.

Every summer from June to August, Generation offers a small number of paid, highly competitive, ten-week fellowships to recent college graduates and postgraduates from around the world.

Click here to apply for Breakthrough Generation 2013.

The first two weeks are dedicated to Breakthrough Bootcamp, an intellectual crash course involving intensive reading, writing, and an expert lecture series designed to provide a grounding in the broad-spectrum thinking that informs Breakthrough’s policy agenda. Topics covered include modernization theory, social psychology, aspirational politics and philosophy, economics and innovation policy, and technology policy.

The full syllabus of Breakthrough Bootcamp can be dowloaded here.

Breakthrough Fellows were invited to tour the Advanced Light Source (ALS) research facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories in August 2012.

For the remainder of the fellowship, fellows work in small teams divided between three program areas: Energy & Climate, Conservation & Development, and Economic Growth & Innovation. Supervised by policy staff, fellows produce policy white papers, reports, and memos. Previous projects (for a full list, click here) have been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, Time Magazine, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Harvard Law and Policy Journal, among others, as well as in Congressional testimony.

In addition to research and analysis, fellows attend the Breakthrough Dialogue - a superb opportunity to interact with the wider Breakthrough community as well as attend talks, debates, and working groups within Breakthrough’s different program areas. Throughout the summer, fellows are offered a range of visits to other think tanks and institutions in the Bay Area, as well as social events and a weekend camping trip.

Over 50 young experts and analysts have completed Generation since its inception in 2007 and moved on to important positions in government, academia, and the nonprofit sector. Together with career support from the Breakthrough staff and the wider network of Senior Fellows and associates, the fellowship makes for many avenues to embark on an exciting career. To see what some of the former fellows are doing now, click here.

To apply for the 2013 Breakthrough Generation fellowship, click here. Please note the deadline for applications is February 28, 2013.

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute: Minority Fellowship

October 22, 2012 – 11:39 am

Who is Eligible

Although essentially the same program, the Minority Fellowship and Summer Student Fellowship have different admission qualifications. Minority Fellowships are awarded to minority undergraduates who are enrolled in U.S. colleges or universities, who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study, and who have academic interests in physical or natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, or marine policy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Through the Minority Fellowship program, WHOI’s aim is to provide promising students from underrepresented groups with a meaningful first-hand introduction to research in oceanography, oceanographic engineering, or marine policy. Minority groups included for consideration in this particular program include African American or Black; Asian American; Chicano, Mexican American, Puerto Rican and/or other Hispanic; Native American, Native Alaskans, and Native Hawaiians. Minority Fellowships may be awarded for a ten- to twelve-week period in the summer or for a semester during the academic year, and may be renewed the following year.

Academic Credit

WHOI does not offer formal academic credit toward degree requirements for participation in the Summer Student Fellowship or Minority Fellowship Program; although, such credit has often been awarded by the student’s own college or university. Attaining such credit is the Fellow’s responsibility.

Selection Process

Fellows are selected based on the applicant’s previous academic and scientific achievements and promise as future ocean scientists or ocean engineers. Important consideration is given to matching each Fellow with an appropriate advisor on the Assistant, Associate or Senior Scientific Staff or a Senior Technical Staff member. The program is very competitive, with an average of about twelve percent of the applicants receiving awards. Decisions will be made in mid-March.

Choosing a Project

Fellowships are awarded to pursue an independent research project under the guidance of a member of the Scientific or Senior Technical Staff. These projects are typically suggested by the advisor, and are agreed upon jointly by both the student and advisor. The advisors make every effort to help the student select and pursue a research project that can provide meaningful results in one summer’s work. Fellows have an excellent opportunity to select and pursue a research problem with access to more than two hundred practicing research scientists and engineers and to the facilities of a major oceanographic institution.

Finding an Advisor

Although it is not required, we encourage you to make contact with a WHOI Assistant, Associate or Senior Scientist or a Senior Technical Staff member who may be willing to provide an educational opportunity for you in his or her laboratory. Lists of WHOI researchers and their research interests are available at the various department web pages.

Applicants are also encouraged to visit the U.S.G.S. Woods Hole Science Center website for potential sponsors from among their team of research scientists.

Program Requirements

All Summer Student Fellows and Minority Fellows are expected to present a five minute mid-summer progress report to their peers. At the end of the summer, each Summer Fellow and Minority Fellow is required to prepare and hand in a written report describing his or her research. All Fellows are also required to make a public oral presentation of his or her results to their respective departments. It is expected that all Fellows will attend the Summer Lecture Series and the Ethics in Science Workshop. In addition, Fellows are encouraged to participate in the busy summer schedule of seminars and colloquia in the Woods Hole scientific community, which provides an excellent introduction to the many facets of marine science.

Financial Matters/Housing

Stipend
Summer Student and Minority Fellowship awards for the summer of 2012 carry a stipend of $500 per week for a ten- to twelve-week program.

Travel
Additional support is offered for travel.

Housing

  • Fellowship awards include Institution housing
  • WHOI housing is typically a shared-room in a shared-unit, with two single beds per room
  • Due to the high demand for housing in the summer, requests for private rooms/private units can not be entertained
  • Due to the limited housing available, please do not make a reservation if you do not intend to stay in institution housing for the entire fellowship period
  • You will be e-mailed an electronic receipt for tax purposes at the end of the summer

Through this program of Fellowship grants, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s (WHOI) aim is to give a promising group of science and engineering students experience that will assist them in determining whether they wish to devote careers to the study of the oceans. This program is made possible through the generosity of friends of the Institution and grants from the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (NSF-REU).

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