Postbachelor’s needed at EPA! Part Time Aquatic Ecosystem Specialist - Narragansett, RI

The EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program has an immediate opening for an Aquatic Ecosystem Specialist with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Narragansett, Rhode Island. This research will involve experiments designed to elucidate the fate and effects of contaminants of emerging concern in the environment including development of analytical methods for detection/measurement, toxicity, bioaccumulation, sublethal endpoints and ecological effects.

Qualifications include: a B.S. or B.A. in biology, chemistry, environmental science, toxicology, oceanography, or a related environmental sciences field earned within the last 24 months; general laboratory and field experience in the environmental sciences; ability to swim; basic familiarity with small boats; it is desirable for the applicant to have experience working with analytical instrumentation and/or toxicity tests.

To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the reference code EPA-SSP-0015-2 to find the position posting. You can also visit us on our website at http://www.orau.org/epa/apply/index.aspx. To hear more about position openings like this, follow us on Twitter at @GovCareerPaths

EPA Environmental Policy Communications Associate - Washington, DC

The EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program has an immediate opening for an Environmental Policy Communications Associate with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, D.C. Based on assignments received, the associate shall assist primarily with technical writing and editing, document formatting, and data entry videos.

Qualifications include: must have completed at least 2 years of college, working toward a degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, physical science, communications, or a related subject. It is desirable for the candidate to have strong written, oral, and electronic communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; excellent proof reading and editing skills; a working knowledge of website design.

To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the reference code EPA-SSP-0002-1 to find the position posting. You can also visit us on our website at http://www.orau.org/epa/apply/index.aspx. To hear more about position openings like this, follow us on Twitter at @GovCareerPaths

Postbachelor’s needed at EPA! Part Time Computer Programmer - Corvallis, OR

The EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program has an immediate opening for a Computer Programmer with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Corvallis, Oregon. The position entails assisting in the creation of a tool to help communities understand the local preferences for ecosystem services and the supply of those ecosystem services.

Qualifications include: A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline earned within the last 24 months, and strong software development skills. Experience with Microsoft Excel, developing graphical user interfaces, developing interactive web applications, and developing .NET applications is desired.

To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the reference code EPA-SSP-0014-02 to find the position posting. You can also visit us on our website at http://www.orau.org/epa/apply/index.aspx. To hear more about position openings like this, follow us on Twitter at @GovCareerPaths

2015 Fall Internship Undergraduate Opportunity at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Environmental Engineer

Position Title: Environmental Engineer

An opportunity exists for a graduate student researcher who is interested in participating as part of the geologic and environmental sciences focus area research team at NETL in Pittsburgh, Penn. The researcher who is recruited will perform metagenomic-based studies of Bakken Shale microbial communities.

For more information, visit http://orau.gov/netl/open-projects/projects.html

Streamlines 2015: An Undergraduate Conference Celebrating Language, Literature and Writing!

Greetings,

We hope that this message finds you handling the rush of the end of the semester with energy and grace. We also hope that you are finding time, in the midst of all of the busyness, to begin planning your trip to Dubuque to attend Streamlines 2015.  The attached flyer contains information about deadlines, our webpage (which contains past programs) and such.

The conference is on Saturday, November 14 at Loras College. This year's keynote speaker is John Price from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, author of Not Just Any Land and other works. 

We wanted you to know that lodging plans have been finalized, and that information is available on the Streamlines website (http://www.clarke.edu/page.aspx?id=15680).  A block of rooms has been reserved at Hampton Inn for Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2015.  Single and double occupancy are available for a flat rate of $96.00; this price includes free hot breakfast between 6 -10 am.  Reservations must be made by November 5.  You should call 563.690.2005 and ask for the Streamlines block of rooms.

We wish you well as the summer months quickly approach, and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Post-Graduate, Geological & Environmental Sciences, Groundwater Impacts

Position Title: Post-Graduate, Geological & Environmental Sciences, Groundwater Impacts

Through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), this posting seeks motivated post-graduates (M.S. and/or PhD) interested in researching as part of the geologic and environmental sciences focus area research team at NETL who have experience and capability to develop laboratory experiments evaluating water-rock interactions under CO₂ storage and groundwater conditions.

For more information, please visit http://orau.gov/netl/open-projects/projects.html

Immediate Full Time Application and Database Developer Job - EPA Research Triangle Park

Immediate Opening! Application & Database Developer for Toxicology Projects

EPA Research Triangle Park – Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

Recent computer programming grads with an interest in chemistry/biology we’re looking at you! Get some real world experience in this unique Application and Database Developer job at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, N.C. In this multidisciplinary position, you’ll be helping to develop computational tools and solutions for several toxicology projects, with the goal of improving environmental risk and chemical safety. Tasks will include creating new applications and scripts for databases, maintaining existing codes for databases, and developing new databases to create the foundation for a comprehensive chemical sample tracking database used in EPA Computational Toxicology programs.

Qualifications include: A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, computer science/engineering, bioinformatics, biology, statistics, computational biology, math, physics, information sciences, or a related discipline. Necessary skills include education and experience in database concepts and programming, leadership skills, strong written, oral and electronic communication skills, and the ability to work with a team. It is also preferable if the applicant has an advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Applications and desktop publishing, and experience with Linux operating systems, basic software development, and database development.

The position is expected to begin in April 2015. Apply today!  For more information, and to access the application, visit our website: www.orau.org/epa. Questions? Email EPAJobs@orau.org To hear more about position openings like this, follow us on Twitter at @GovInternships.   

Post-Master's Research Associate - HPC User Support Specialist/Programmer

Immediate Opening!

Post-Master’s Research Associate – HPC User Support Specialist/Programmer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The National Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) at ORNL provides the nation’s most powerful computing resources to researchers across the world. With the fastest computer in the nation, High-Performance Computing (HPC) User Support Specialists at ORNL provide scientists with training, documentation, and day-to-day assistance to enable their successful use of these resources. Major responsibilities will include debugging large scientific and engineering applications, resolve system and operational changes, proactively ensure users have up-to-date information about the system, develop user training materials, implement special projects and respond to general administrative questions.  

Qualifications: Must have a master’s degree, preferably in computer science, with 2+ years of experience in at least one area of user support including operations, user training, hardware, and/or software administration. Should also have practical experience with multiple programming languages and technologies such as Fortran, C, C++, Perl, Python, and Shell scripting in a Linux or Unix environment. The applicant should also have strong problem solving skills, strong communication skills, a commitment to excellent service, and a willingness to learn.

Interested? To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the reference code ORNL15-20-NCCS to find the position posting. Refer questions to ORNLedu@orau.org.

ORNL Post-Bachelor's Research Associate in Mathematics & Engineering - Immediate Opening

Immediate Opening – Post-Bachelor’s Research Associate in Mathematics & Engineering

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, Tennessee

The Reactor and Nuclear Systems Division at ORNL is searching for a qualified Research Associate to conduct detailed numerical verification of the various methods used to solve the Boltzmann transport equation. A detailed convergence analysis on the radiation transport models employed in the RNSD code Exnihilo is needed. The successful candidate will help build a library of ‘real scenario’ problems, including reactor analysis, radiation shielding, criticality safety and dosimetry, which can be used to analyze new methods and verify existing methods.

Qualifications: Must have a B.S. degree in math, applied math, engineering or equivalent. Candidate also must have basic computing skills on Linux/POSIX-type systems. Programming skills in python are desired and C/C++ experience is a plus. A background in numerical analysis is advantageous, but not required. Strong writing and presentation skills are also preferred. Applicants cannot have received their most recent degree more than three years before the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

Interested? To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the reference code ORNL15-21-RNSD to find the position posting. Refer questions to ORNLedu@orau.org.   

EPA Accounting and Budgeting Associate DCA - Hiring Today

EPA Accounting and Budgeting Associate DCA - Hiring Today

Valuable business experience can be hard to come by – especially at $21.16/hour! Step up your game and get yours as an Accounting and Budgeting Associate at the EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.! This year-long and full-time position is available for recent bachelor’s graduates with a degree in business, computer science, mathematics, or a related subject. Minimal experience in mathematics and accounting needed, along with a willingness to learn federal financial practices.
The Accounting and Budgeting Associate will be a part of the Budget Execution Division within EPA’s Office of Research and Development.
Tasks include: assisting with financial reports, including budget targets, expenditures, labor costs and travel expenses; performing data entry into various EPA financial systems, participating in EPA meetings related to financial management, assisting staff in coordinating and managing meetings, performing regulations searches, responding to information requests, maintaining records, participating in conferences and seminars as needed, providing general administrative support and other related tasks.

The employee will receive an hourly wage of $21.16 per hour. The position is expected to begin in April 2015 and will continue for up to 5 years. Apply today! For more information, and to access the application, visit our website: www.orau.org/epa. Questions? Email EPAJobs@orau.org

TWO STEM and STEM Support Internship Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) - Please Post

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Student and Alumni Research and Technical Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) – Oak Ridge, TN

Appointments for Spring and Summer 2015!

Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) Program

Apply by February 28 for best chance at selections; applications are accepted year-round

·         Undergraduates, Recent-AAS/BS, MS, and PhD  – Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) majors or related disciplines for technical support opportunities

·         Stipend based on academic status

·         Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)

·         Full-time and part-time appointments

·         Professional development activities

·         Minimum GPA  - 2.5/4.0

·         U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)

Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact ORNL Education Programs at ornledu@orau.org for more information!

Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS) Program

Must Apply by February 28!

·         Current AAS, BS, MS, and PhD students – Majors related to Engineering, Earth and Geosciences, Environmental and Marine Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Nanotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, International Relations, Political Science, Government, Policy, Risk Analysis, and Computer Science

·         Stipend based on academic status

·         Travel/Housing assistance (if eligible)

·         Full-time and part-time appointments

·         Professional development activities

·         Minimum GPA  - 3.0/4.0

·         Open to U.S. and Eligible International Citizenship

Visit http://www.orau.org/ornl or contact ORNL Education Programs at ornledu@orau.org for more information!

Recent Post-Master's or Post-Bachelor's Grad Needed - Software Development Research Position

Immediate Need for a Post-Master’s or Post-Bachelor’s Research Associate in Software Development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory!

ORAU announces a Research Associate position in Software Development with the Environmental Sciences Division of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates in Computer Science or a related discipline, with a strong background in software development are encouraged to apply for the position. The Associate will be involved in various software development and applied data management activities that support projects in Earth Sciences Informatics at ORNL.

Qualifications include: strong software development knowledge for building Web user interfaces, strong background in informatics and computer programming, working experience in Linux and/or Windows servers, experience in one or more programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Python, PHP, C, R, MatLab, SAS, IDL, Unix/Shell) and experience with databases (PostGreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server).

The position appointment is for two years, with possible long term position, depending on performance, mutual interest, and available funding. The salary will be competitive and the position includes benefits.

To apply, go to www.zintellect.com, make an account, and enter the Reference Code ORNL14-18-ESD-B. Or Contact:

Giri Palanisamy

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

palanisamyg@ornl.gov

Phone: (865) 241-5926

U.S. DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Summer Internship Program

 Now accepting applications for

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO)

Summer Internship Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Summer Internship Program will provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in projects focused on helping DNDO meet its mission of “implementing domestic nuclear detection efforts for a managed and coordinated response to radiological and nuclear threats, as well as integration of federal nuclear forensics programs.”
Ten-week research experiences will be offered at federal research facilities located across the U.S.
Undergraduate students receive a stipend of $600 per week plus travel expenses.
Graduate students receive a stipend of $700 per week plus travel expenses.
Areas of research: Engineering, earth and geosciences, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, and more.
U.S. citizenship required
Application deadline: March 16, 2015, at 12:00 AM
Additional information and how-to-apply instructions can be found at: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/details/824

DNDO has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage the program. For questions please email us at dhsed@orau.org
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Immediate Job Opening in Washington, DC for Recent Business Grads

Business, computer science and mathematics grads, your skills are needed for federal operations! See yourself moving to the big city after college graduation? You could work in the bustling capital of our country, Washington, D.C. at the nation’s top environmental agency, the EPA!  

ORAU announces a Payroll Support Associate position immediately open with the EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD), in Washington, D.C.

The Associate will assist the Office of Administrative and Research Support (OARS) payroll staff, with a range of administrative and technical tasks, in support of executing a full budget cycle for ORD.

Tasks include: developing, validating and editing financial reports, performing data entry, summarizing budget targets and payroll expenditures, reconciling financial systems, participating in Agency meetings related to financial management, assisting in coordinating and managing meetings, maintaining records, participating in conferences and seminars, and other related tasks. 

For more details and to apply, visit www.orau.org/epa.

Undergraduate Summer Research Program

Are your students looking for summer research opportunities? Please post, forward, or tell your students about the 2015 Nebraska Summer Research Program housed on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  The program offers students an excellent opportunity to hone research skills and to experience life as a graduate student. Students will enhance their academic resume, work closely with faculty and peers, and have fun with social and professional development activities, all while receiving numerous benefits. Students historically underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to apply. Due to funding restrictions, participation is limited to U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (those holding a green card.) All programs for 2015 are listed at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram and include projects in Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioenergy Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Microbiology, Minority Health Disparities, Nanotechnology, Optics and Laser Physics, Redox Biology, and Virology. Our online application makes it easy for students to apply. Priority review of applications begins Monday, February 2 and all applications are due by Monday, March 2. Thank you for your assistance in disseminating this information. Best regards, Maggie Jobes Summer Research Program Director Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment  Office of Graduate Studies University of Nebraska–Lincoln  maggiejobes.graduate@unl.edu University of Nebraska–Lincoln Office of Graduate Studies | 1100 Seaton Hall | Lincoln, NE 68588 We'd miss you, but you can unsubscribe here.

2nd Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School

Following the very successful First Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School of 2014, the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine announces its Second Annual Regenerative Medicine Summer School June 1 – 5, 2015.   The program is designed to provide a week-long didactic and hands-on learning experience addressing the science and engineering related to the multidisciplinary field of regenerative medicine.  The program targets undergraduates enrolled in a science or engineering program, who will have completed their 3rd year of study. Exceptional candidates who will have completed their 2nd year of undergraduate study will also be considered. Last year’s class featured twenty bright and eager students from across the country; we look forward to another positive experience this summer! We hope you will be able to join us! Scholarship opportunities are available but limited. Apply today<http://www.mcgowan.pitt.edu/events/SummerSchool2015.asp>!

2015 NCHC Conference Proposal Submissions

Proposal submissions for the 2015 NCHC Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, November 5-9, 2015, are now being accepted. NCHC is seeking proposals in the following categories: Faculty Poster Session Forum on Diversity General Sessions Idea Exchange Master Classes Roundtable Discussions Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels Student Poster Sessions All committees, regional organizations, and special interest groups should submit meeting requests through the proposal system. Complete details and further information about each of the sessions are available on the proposal guidelines page. Please remember your 2015 NCHC membership dues must be paid before submitting a proposal. Please call NCHC at 402-472-9150 to pay by credit card. Non-member proposals will not be accepted. Begin here. All proposals must be submitted on-line no later than February 26, 2015, at 11:59 PM CST. Proposals received after 11:59 PM CST February 26, 2015, will not be accepted. If you need assistance with the proposal submission process, please contact the NCHC office by email at psouliere2@unl.edu or by phone at 402-472-9150. If you have questions about conference proposals, please contact conference chair Jerry Herron at ad5017@wayne.edu.  We look forward to receiving your proposals!

UM-SMART Summer Program Deadline is Jan 16

 Just a reminder that the deadline for the UM-SMART summer program is Friday, January 16^th.

Many thanks for passing the word along.

I am writing to make you aware of a ten week summer research program that Michigan's Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), (which is an MD/Ph.D. program) is sponsoring. The "UM-SMART" summer program is designed to provide an opportunity for highly motivated and talented undergraduates interested in careers as physician scientists to enhance their science and academic skills.

The program is targeted towards students who are from geographically, culturally or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, students who have experienced financial hardship, and students with disabilities.  Applicants should have completed at least their freshman undergraduate year.

The main focus of the program is laboratory biomedical research, but the program also includes physician shadowing, an MCAT prep course, and an opportunity to attend bi-weekly seminars and a 2 day MSTP retreat in August. 

I have attached a program announcement and application form for the program.  I would appreciate it if you could pass it along to any student groups or individual students whom you think might have an interest and would benefit.  Should you have any questions about the program please feel free to contact me.  The deadline for application submission is January 16, 2015.

2015 Summer Undergraduate Opportunity at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)