From Fawns to Bucks: The Science of Deer Counting

A black and white photograph of three deer in the woods at dusk, captured with an infrared camera.

Funding and Other Opportunities for NAC-CESU Partners

Assistant or Associate Research Scientist at UMCES
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking a Coordinator for the Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (CGC), who will be the point-of-contact for the Collaboratory throughout UMCES, and for external interactions with other University System of Maryland universities, government and nongovernmental groups, and other stakeholders.

The coordinator will provide scientific coordination for the CGC and also be responsible for the operations of CGC related to providing scientific support services to faculty. Scientific coordination includes: (1) organizing CGC activities (e.g., training, workshops, newsletter) to maximize the impact and efficiency of the CGC, (2) assisting in team building for specific projects that use the CGC, (3) assisting and, as appropriate, leading proposal preparations (Federal, state, foundations) that involve the CGC, and (4) participate in activities raising awareness within UMCES and to outside organizations about the services offered by the CGC. There will also be opportunities for the coordinator to engage in active research as part of CGC projects. Overseeing operations includes working as part of a team on scheduling, project management, and logistics of CGC activities and ensuring smooth and responsive daily operations of the CGC scientific enterprise. The coordinator will work closely with the CGC advisory committees, faculty, and UMCES administration. The coordinator will work with the personnel responsible for the new building but will not be responsible for the operations or personnel of the building.

Specific responsibilities include:
- Managing CGC projects
- Supporting Faculty Steering Committee and External Advisory groups
- Coordinating the convening summits, workshops, and meetings
- Preparing CGC communications for UMCES and external audiences
- Representing the CGC at meetings
- Participating in proposals that involve CGC activities
FTE: 1.00
Unit: Center Administration
Location: Annapolis, MD
Job Category Status: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 – $110,000

For more information or to apply, visit: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1928

White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants – 2024

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) makes funding available for research and conservation action to support the management of white-nose syndrome (WNS) and susceptible bat species. The Service leads the coordinated National Response to WNS and provides financial and technical assistance to nongovernmental, university, and private researchers, as well as state and local governments, Native American tribes, and federal agencies to support management of WNS and conservation of bats. Projects receiving WNS Research for Conservation Grants will investigate priority questions to improve our collective ability to manage the disease and conduct actions that conserve affected bat species.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2024, 11:59PM ET
For more information see the listing on Grants.gov
This grant requires a 30% match, that could be at least partially met through the reduced CESU indirect cost rate.

Current and Past Funding and Other Opportunities

What is a CESU?

The North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit is part of a national network of 17 regional CESUs located throughout the US. This national consortium of 15 federal agencies and over 400 non-federal partners includes universities, nonprofit conservation organizations, natural and cultural history museums, and other entities. The CESU network is among the largest of collaborative partnerships addressing natural and cultural resource stewardship in the US. The CESU Network engages federal agency scientists and managers with academic and other non-federal researchers and students to address challenging issues that are confronting the participating federal agencies and the Nation. The Network provides;

state-of-the-art knowledge for agency managers and society to make science-based decisions
education and professional development opportunities for students and agency personnel
efficient, streamlined, and timely administration and implementation of projects
widespread communication of findings to managers, policymakers, researchers, and the public
responsive technical assistance.

Role, Vision, and Mission Strategic Plan

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