Job Tag: Science/Engineering

The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University welcomes applications for a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position with an emphasis on the ecology and management of plants in urban green spaces. As New York State’s urban population continues to increase, the sustainable creation of green spaces and their integration into the built environment will be critical to ensure the healthy functioning of urban communities. The positive benefits of urban green spaces are increasingly valued for plant and animal biodiversity, human quality of life, and ecosystem services.

Additionally, the benefits of urban green spaces in supporting human health are increasingly being recognized with initiatives to link environmental health with human and animal health. Urban forests and green spaces in the built environment are associated with mental and physical health benefits. A robust body of evidence confirms that time spent in nature – including urban green spaces – can reduce stress levels and blood pressure, improve sleep patterns, and improve memory. To reach diverse populations across the state, it is imperative to address the creation of urban green spaces as a priority for New York.

Responsibilities:

This position has an effort split of 60% research and 40% teaching.

Research (60%)

Possible topics might include breeding and selection of urban landscape plants, root biology in urban environments, ecophysiological modeling of urban tree ecosystem services, urban landscape management, ecotoxicology, resporation and remediation of damaged landscapes, development or exploitation of plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stressors and related topics. There are extensive opportunies for collaboration across the College and University.

Teaching (40%)

Expectations include teaching an undergraduate course on sustainable landscape management, a seven week modular course on plant identification in natural environments, and co-teaching an undergraduate course on urban plant biodiversity that includes woody plant identification and establishment in urban landscapes.

The successful candidate will assume an active role in advancing the Green Cities initiative, an informal group of Cornell faculty, staff, and students who contribute to improving urban ecosystem services and quality of life.

The successful candidate will also be positioned to collaborate with numerous colleagues throughout several Cornell colleges and units.

Affiliation:

The successful candidate will be a tenure-line faculty member of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and will be based in Ithaca, NY in the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS).

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Horticulture, Plant Science, Ecology, or related discipline, demonstrate potential to excel in the research and teaching activities described above, display excellence in communication and collaboration across a variety of audiences, and contribute to a culture of inclusive excellence through leadership and delivery of inclusive research and undergraduate and graduate educational programs.

Change is Simple is dedicated to instilling social and environmental responsibility through hands-on climate change education that motivates meaningful action. Since its inception in 2011 within a single school, the organization has markedly broadened its influence, annually engaging 8,000 students across 38 schools spanning 13 communities in Eastern Massachusetts.

DUTIES:
Teach a variety of pre-developed lesson plans to students of all types and learning abilities

Lead lesson instruction (both in the classroom and in SCiLL, our mobile learning lab)

Provide program feedback to Education Team and Program Manager

Organize critical details for programming including, but not limited to, materials and schedule

Participate in curriculum development

Represent the organization at community events (typically 5 evening and 5 weekend events annually)

Assist with the general needs of the organization including, but not limited to, event preparation, fundraising, etc.

Qualifications

Patience and cheerful attitude when working with community groups, schools, and the public

Ability to work both cooperatively and independently; be a team player

Commitment to fostering and celebrating diversity, and a willingness to creatively accommodate intellectual and physical disabilities

Understanding of school-based curriculum

Strong verbal and written communication

Comfortable with public speaking

Strong classroom management, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong computer skills (Google Drive, Excel, Monday)

Experience with Salesforce and Pardot

Flexibility, initiative, and leadership

The Environmental Manager oversees and coordinates all environmental functions of the Land & Cultural Resources Division Environmental Program in consultation with the Division Director. The Manager works in close collaboration with the AVCP Environmental Planner, AVCP Archaeologist, AVCP Natural Resources and AVCP Realty Specialists to meet the goals and objectives of both departments. Additionally, the Manager will cultivate and maintain close working relationships with other environmental professionals throughout Alaska and elsewhere in collaboration for the benefit of Native communities within the AVCP service area.

Performance Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Coordinates NEPA consultation, prepares and approves final NEPA documentation, and assures that Realty transactions comply with the requirements of NEPA
Coordinates with AVCP Biologists, the AVCP Archaeologist, the AVCP Forestry Specialist, and other specialists as necessary to assure that all appropriate data are incorporated into final NEPA documents.
Oversees the Environmental Planner, provides outreach and technical assistance to Tribal staff, and coordinates where possible with EPA projects.
Collaborates with the AVCP Archaeologist to implement necessary field work
Travels frequently to surrounding villages and remote locations.
Maintains current and thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, Tribal and local statutes and regulations.

Supervisory:

Supervises and collaborates with the Department’s employees; encourages open two-way communication
with staff to enhance job satisfaction and overall morale.
Develops and maintains a culturally sensitive work environment.
Ensures staff has the tools and training required to effectively do their jobs.
Monitors all phases of the department’s services to ensure that proper policies and procedures are in place
and suited to meet client needs.
Updates existing departmental policies and creates new ones to improve service procedure standardization
and to enhance systemized processes.
Compiles, reviews and approves Department employee’s timesheets and submits them to payroll.
Conducts performance evaluations of Department staff as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have strong written, verbal and analytical skills. Proven record of working knowledge of the EPA GAP program requirements and implementation; as well as, NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), NHPA (National Historic Preservation Act), ESA (Endangered Species Act), and other pertinent environmental and social justice regulations.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management or closely related technical field. Demonstrated skills in producing EA’s and/or EISs; research, analysis and technical consultation skills. Personal work experience in YK-Delta communities and with Tribal environmental staff is essential. Yup’ik language skills preferred

The Mathematics, Analytics, Science, and Technology division at Babson College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the natural sciences with an environmental science focus for an academic year 2024-2025 start date, ideally August 15, 2024, but Jan 1, 2025 would be negotiable. A successful applicant will show a passion for high quality undergraduate teaching of non-majors (business students), a promising research pipeline, and a desire to contribute to Babson’s mission through service on campus.

We encourage and support professional development by providing manageable teaching loads (four face-to-face sections per year for all Assistant Professors), small class sizes, excellent technological support, and research funding. Teaching responsibilities will vary and may include the foundation science courses (multi-science discipline courses with hands-on labs) and our innovative, co-taught intermediate Socio-Ecological Systems courses, which pair a natural scientist with a social scientist to teach integrated sustainability and systems thinking. We have limited science lab research space, but value collaboration across disciplines and between institutions.

We encourage applications from faculty at all career stages as appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level is possible for experienced faculty. Babson faculty value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives our colleagues bring to our community, and we strongly encourage members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields to apply for this position.

Candidate Success Factors:
The successful candidate will join our division which includes nineteen full-time faculty and several part-time instructors. We seek a colleague who:

• Is passionate about teaching and innovative curriculum development.

• Brings depth in scholarly expertise that will add to the intellectual community of the College.

• Is a team player, willing to lead and collaborate with faculty from multiple disciplines to co-design and co-teach courses in an integrated, cross-disciplinary context.

• Is eager to enhance the college’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Has earned a Ph.D. (or an equivalent terminal degree) in a natural science discipline with a strong connection to environmental science and/or climate science, or energy systems.

Materials should be submitted as soon as possible, and review of materials will begin on February 19, 2024.

OC Waste & Recycling owns and operates the Orange County landfill system. The engineering group is tasked with maintaining compliance with the standards set forth by the various regulatory agencies such as the Air Quality Management District, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Cal Recycle, Health Care Agency and the Local Enforcement Agency.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This internship is an in-person internship and is assigned to the South Region Landfill located in San Juan Capistrano.

The engineering group at South Region Landfill in San Juan Capistrano provides engineering support services to the ongoing landfill operations, including drainage and erosion control; site grading designs; landfill gas collection system maintenance/expansion/monitoring; renewable energy program management assistance; construction support service; groundwater/gas/compost sampling/monitoring; and various regulatory compliance monitoring, reporting, and remediation tasks.

INTERN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Intern duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following projects:

Perform records search
Organize, develop and archive documents, reports and drawings that are stored as hardcopies and electronically
Perform data entry and/or analysis
Provide staff support with groundwater, stormwater, and/or landfill gas sampling and monitoring
Assist with field survey duties and compliance report preparation
Ability to assist with basic AutoCAD Civil 3D line work and calculations
Compost sampling and monitoring

Please note this is an in-person internship. Interns will not be able to perform the above duties remotely/virtually.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must currently be enrolled in an associate/bachelor’s degree program in an accredited college/university majoring in civil, environmental, or solid waste engineering and have completed at least two years of academic course work.

Basic understanding of math and science is required.

Students who have graduated within the last 6 months and obtained a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields of study above are eligible to apply.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to calculate area, volume and density
Basic understanding of math and science in fields related to trigonometry, geometry, physics, chemistry, etc.
Proficient in verbal communication/presentation and English writing skills
Strong organization, problem solving and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2016 and above
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and CIVIL3D
Experience in databases and graphics programs such as ArcGis
Ability to work on team projects and handle several assignments simultaneously
Physical agility for field assignments

TIME COMMITMENT
Immediate placement is available. Interns must be able to commit to 20-29 hours per week Monday through Fridays for a minimum of 6 months. This internship will last for 12 months.

The University of Idaho McCall Field Campus and the College of Natural Resources (CNR) invite applications for a nine-month tenure track assistant professor in Land-based and place-based STEM pedagogy. This position will be located at the University of Idaho McCall Field Campus (UI-MFC). The UI-MFC is located approximately 200 miles south of the main campus of the University of Idaho, in the West Central Mountains region of Idaho, in the mountain community of McCall. The mission of the McCall Field Campus is to cultivate reciprocal relationships between land, waters, and people by partnering with communities on innovative research and transformative Stem education experiences. The UI-MFC is home to the McCall OutdoorScience School (MOSS), engaging approximately 2,500 pre-K through college students each year in land-based education. The UI-MFC also hosts a one-year graduate residency program that leads to a Master of Natural Resources in Environmental Education and Science Communication (MNR-EESC). Graduate students in the MNR-EESC serve as instructors for the MOSS program. Faculty and staff at the UI-MFC actively partner with schools across the State of Idaho to enrich STEM education opportunities for Idaho’s young people. They also collaborate with Tribal Nations and local communities to advance educational STEM priorities.

This is a full-time (nine month) tenure track academic year assistant professor appointment in the Natural Resources and Society department (50% teaching and advising, 20% Scholarship, 20% Outreach, 10% University service) with the option of an additional summer contract. The position is shared with the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS).The faculty member in this position will be responsible for:

instruction of existing courses in place-based and land-based Stem education and field science teaching methods as part of the Master of Natural Resources in Environmental Education and Science Communication (MNR-EESC);
working collaboratively with faculty in the MNR-EESC program, CEHHS, CNR, and the Center for Indigenous Research and Education (CIRE) to develop and deliver graduate courses contributing to curriculum and instruction programs (M.Ed and Ed.S), and Indigenous STEM teaching methods;
developing an externally funded research program focusing on land education pedagogy, STEM based field education, environmental education, or related topics;
advising and mentoring graduate students about professional educational opportunities; 5) assisting with graduate student recruitment;
collaborating with faculty and staff in partnering with communities and Tribal nations to align programs with community-defined priorities and needs.
conducting research in conduction with efficacy of education approach
assisting with the implementation of EHHS courses at McCall Outdoor Science School

Required Qualifications:
PhD degree in education, Indigenous studies, environmental studies or science, natural resources, or related fields.
Experience working collaboratively and effectively with diverse teams, across disciplines and cultural settings.
Experience designing and carrying out scholarly work, including experience publishing in referred journals on topics as described.
Experience developing a research program that is recognized for land education pedagogy, STEM based field education, environmental education, or related.
Experience teaching at the college or graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Clear track record of being able to work in partnership with Tribal communities through educational or research initiatives.
Related experience or training in Land-based and place-based education pedagogy, STEM teaching methods, culturally sustaining curriculum design, and/or related topics.
Experience applying community-based participatory projects, place-based, rural, and Indigenous pedagogies in a professional or “real-worldâ€ environment, especially activities associated with Tribal Nations and rural communities.

The City of Norfolk’s Office of Resilience is seeking an Environmental Analyst to assist in developing and executing environmental and social aspects of Norfolk’s resilience strategy, including green infrastructure projects, the Retain Your Rain program, and urban agriculture efforts.

As Norfolk’s livelihood and economy face the challenges of rising sea levels and increased storm intensity, Norfolk must adapt to the changes necessary to ensure its resilience. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with implementation of the Office’s social and environmental resilience strategies, as well as supporting other efforts including the Coastal Storm Risk Management project. Join us as we work to build resilience in Norfolk.

Department Hiring Range: $52,755- $60,668

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Coordinates with other departments to plan, implement, and manage green infrastructure projects or programs within the city.
Updates GIS layers for resilience efforts and develops maps to support the office.
Researches grant opportunities to support environmental projects and assists in the application for and management of grants.
Develops presentations and other content to support public outreach efforts.
Builds relationships with community organizations to strengthen environmental efforts throughout the city.
Attends public meetings to represent the Office of Resilience and to learn about opportunities around the city.

Education/Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Experience in the environmental field, such as project planning, design, construction, or maintenance, is preferred.

Experience using GIS software to manipulate infrastructure features or attributes and to make maps is required.

Three years experience in data analysis or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

This position will serve as an advocate and technical resource for communities and utilities that manage environmental infrastructure (water, sewer, and storm systems). The position will lead the development and delivery of training and technical support services in the environmental infrastructure domain for the Center for Technology and Training. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on drinking water or wastewater. Candidates must have strong experience working with regulators, utilities, and communities with a variety of environmental issues.

DUTIES:

Engage with program sponsors including the EPA, state departments of natural resources, and the Indian Health Service to scope and deliver project outputs to accomplish program objectives
Prepare budgets, scopes of work, and proposals to respond to funding opportunities from various sources
Manage the growth of CTT’s programs in the environmental infrastructure domain.
Participate in research-related activities awarded to the Center for Technology & Training (CTT) in conjunction with other staff and faculty, including conducting research, planning and management of research projects, report preparation, and presentation of findings
Organize, coordinate, and facilitate continuing education and outreach webinars, workshops, conferences, and other training events at a variety of locations throughout the United States
Act as a subject matter expert to create, design, and present environmental engineering-focused training materials at webinars, workshops, and conferences to a national audience
Provide engineering technical assistance to communities and utilities on environmental infrastructure-related issues on an as-needed basis
Participate on committees, councils, and task forces of related public and private entities
Supervision of environmental engineering training/tech support staff, functional supervision may be exercised over support staff and student assistants

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree from ABET accredited college in civil or environmental engineering with a strong background in drinking water and wastewater systems
Michigan Professional Engineer License or ability to secure one through reciprocity

A minimum of 15 years of experience in the design, operation, or permitting of water and wastewater facilities
Experience delivering training or education programs in a professional environment
Experience with budgeting and financing public utilities

This post-doctoral scholar position is a cooperative effort between the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research and the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas (KU). We seek to recruit an outstanding scholar, with or without post-doctoral experience, who exhibits exceptional potential for establishing a productive and impactful research program that aims to advance fundamental knowledge of aquatic ecology and applicable to current and future problems facing freshwater ecosystems in Kansas and beyond. We define aquatic ecology broadly, encompassing genes to ecosystems, and inclusive of a variety of approaches to answering research questions, including incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge or Indigenous Science or community/citizen and use-inspired science focused on freshwater systems. Interest in or experience with collaborative research is highly encouraged. We seek candidates interested in a research-intensive career in academia and connecting with existing strengths at KU while building an independent research program. This position has initial funding for a 2-year period after appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon additional funding. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

The Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research is grounded in the understanding that biodiversity is essential to Earth’s ecosystems, and we embrace the human and ecological complexity that enriches our lives and promotes resilience in our world. We strive to grow a welcoming community with diverse lived experiences and a culture of listening in our research center. Applications are encouraged from members of underrepresented groups in higher education and/or research areas in STEM disciplines.

The successful candidate is expected to begin developing an extramurally funded research program through networking, collecting preliminary data, publishing, and seeking professional development opportunities. A mentoring committee focused upon the candidate’s area or research will be developed with the candidate to help them prepare for a research-intensive academic career. The mentoring committee will assist in identifying realistic goals for progress toward applying for and securing funding for research, providing feedback on research ideas, navigating extramural funding opportunities, and developing recruiting and mentoring strategies for working with undergraduate students. The mentoring committee will also provide feedback on grant proposals and encourage ways to maintain work life balance. The KU Office of Research offers an established Proposal Evaluation and External Review (PEER) program to help researchers obtain quality feedback on their grant applications and strengthen merits of the proposal to improve the likelihood of success.

Job Duties
60% Research

Conduct research to acquire preliminary data for future proposals.
Prepare and submit proposals to internal and external funding agencies.
Perform data analyses on any projects, from previously collected data, existing data with collaborators at KU or elsewhere, or newly collected data from the postdoctoral period.
Participate (as appropriate) in collaborative or synthesis-focused opportunities with colleagues at KU and elsewhere.
Publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Present research at national and international scientific conferences.

30% Professional Performance

Work towards building research collaborations at KU.
Seek and participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., proposal writing and budget management workshops, training on statistical analyses and graphics programs, data management, etc.).
Work towards developing a network of researchers, state agency personnel, and representatives of non-government organizations working on issues facing aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Participate in KU’s Office of Diversity in Science Training or other mentoring programs.
Mentor undergraduate researchers.

10% Service

Contribute to one research center standing committee.
Contribute to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion at KU and in the candidate’s discipline.
As appropriate, connect with and engage in community building through connections to student groups at KU (e.g., SACNAS, AISES, First Nations Student Association).
Contribute to the individual’s discipline (e.g., peer-review)

Required Qualifications
The following required qualifications will be assessed through application materials:

Ph.D. in biology, environmental science, ecology, or related discipline by start date of position. Ph.D. candidates that have all but defended their degree are acceptable at the time of application if the degree will be completed by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated expertise in aquatic ecology.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in research as evidenced by coursework, dissertation research, publications, and/or research grants or awards.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of work to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, as evidenced by service engagements, community building, or participation in society-focused mentoring programs, or related experiences.
Experience mentoring or directing research for undergraduate students.
Evidence of pursuing any kind of competitive award, grant, fellowship related to research (e.g., travel award, internal research funding, or national fellowship opportunities).
Current emphasis on or potential to contribute to water related issues of concern in Kansas or the wider Great Plains region.