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Post Doctoral Research Associate - Illegal Turtle Trade, Confiscation & Reintroduction
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UMass Amherst
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| The US Fish and Wildlife Service, working with state and federal agencies with regulatory authority over turtles in the northeastern U.S., makes decisions about the confiscation and disposition of multiple species of native U.S. freshwater turtles encountered via extra-legal trade routes. Illegal collection of wild animals for the pet trade has resulted in population declines, and
U.S. freshwater turtles are particularly vulnerable. Decision-makers wish to maximize the conservation status of turtle populations in the wild, so consider the repatriation and translocation of confiscated turtles to enhance population viability. The decision is complicated by risk to recipient populations, primarily of the disease and genetic (i.e., originating-recipient population mismatch) status of confiscated turtles. Therefore, this project aims to estimate and project the
consequences of confiscation and repatriation decisions for illegally traded turtles. The successful candidate would have experience or interest in decision analysis, population matrix modeling, and population viability analyses.
This work is a collaboration among the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Massachusetts Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit (MA Coop Unit) and the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center (form. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center) at the SO Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab. |
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Small Fruit Extension Educator III
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UMass Amherst
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| The Small Fruit Extension Educator III develops Extension educational programing and publications and conducts applied research to meet the needs of berry growers statewide and to enhance the economic, human, and environmental health and sustainability of the fruit industry in Massachusetts. |
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Library Assistant III (Learning Commons Desk Supervisor)
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UMass Amherst
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| As Learning Commons Desk Supervisor, provide information service and oversight of student staff in an integrated public services environment which includes serving multiple information service points in the Libraries. Provide basic technology assistance, library information, material lending/borrowing and library discovery support to patrons in person, on the phone, and electronically. Circulate materials and update records in library systems, interpret records in discovery systems, and create and update community borrower patron user accounts for Mass. Residents and UM alumni. |
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Structured Cable Design Engineer
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UMass Amherst
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| The Structured Cable Design Engineer manages the entire spectrum of structured networking projects, including both twisted copper pair and fiber-optic cables, as well as associated pathways such as conduit and duct-banks. This role encompasses project management, cost estimation, design, and the creation of drawings, specifications, and contract documents for networking and structured cabling projects. The engineer will also supervise contractors engaged by Design and Construction Management and other departments. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate with the Network Engineering team to manage network modifications, additions, and changes on campus, and to handle emergency cable repairs. |
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Departmental Assistant (Research Assistant) - BioEpi Data Part-Time
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UMass Amherst
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| Under the general direction and guidance of Dr. Leyao Wang, the Principal Investigator, this Research Assistant will help with data collection, data analysis and interpretation as well as help prepare the data for publication. |