U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) Wildlife Research Fellowship
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The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) Natural Resources Branch is offering a Wildlife Research Fellowship at the West Point, NY facility. Located Only 50 miles from New York City, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is a four year academic institution, a nationally-renowned historic site, and the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. The mountainous 16,000 acre military reservation is located in New York’s Hudson Highlands Region, and contains a wide variety of habitats including 13 lakes, 305 wetlands, and over 50 miles of streams. As the selected participant, you will be stationed within the Natural Resources Program at US Army Garrison West Point, where you will be exposed to a variety of objectives and educational opportunities typically related to the management of installation natural resources.
Why should I apply and what will I be doing?
As an ORISE participant and under the guidance of a mentor, you will conduct research into the management of a long-running hunting program and its impacts on the terrestrial habitats of the West Point Military Reservation. You will engage in planning, developing, and providing technical field surveys for game species and their ecological impacts and habitat constraints using standard protocols. While white-tailed deer will be the focus of this project, other species will be considered. Research includes conducting routine field visits to measure browse impact on forested lands, the operation of a big-game check station, formal and informal human dimension surveys, and other research to collect and analyze data so that game species management trends and potential habitat or program initiatives may be discovered and implemented.
Where will I be located?
West Point, New York
What is the anticipated start date?
The USAEC Natural Resources Branch is prepared to begin this appointment immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
This appointment is a twelve month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
What are the benefits?
You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAEC. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:
- Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
- Relocation Allowance
- Training and Travel Allowance
About U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC)
The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) proudly delivers environmental services and solutions in support of the Army's Environmental Program, enabling Army readiness and sustainability. For more than 40 years, USAEC has provided the knowledge, tools, and programs that support ready and resilient Soldiers, installations, and commands by balancing military training with sound environmental practices. Stewardship through ecosystem management is the underlying approach, and elements of the program include forest management, fish and wildlife (nongame and game), threatened and endangered species, habitat and community management, environmental awareness and environmental protection. For more information about the USAEC, please visit https://aec.army.mil/.
About ORISE
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.
The qualified candidate will have earned a Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Wildlife Management, Environmental Science, Terrestrial Ecology, Natural Resources Conservation or a related field within the last 60 months. Candidates currently pursuing a degree should have their degree completed by June 30, 2023.
- Minimum GPA 3.2
- U.S. Citizenship and driver's license is required
- Applicants must be able to pass a basic background investigation
The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).
A complete application consists of:
- Zintellect Profile
- Educational and Employment History
- Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
- Resume (PDF)
- Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- 1 Recommendation
Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to ARMY@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity Army-AEC-2022-0003 in the subject line of the email.
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- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 6/30/2023 11:59:00 PM.
- Minimum Overall GPA: 3.20
- Discipline(s):
- Age: Must be 18 years of age
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