Cave Gifted to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Donated to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Raccoon Mountain Caverns is UTC’s newest classroom and research laboratory. Located approximately 15 minutes southwest of campus, it is a 5.5 mile long cave system known for its extensive underground formations and diverse ecosystem.

Additional Information: Cave dwellers: UTC alums share their Raccoon Mountain Caverns tales

Visual KARSYS Course N25

This workshop is dedicated to the learning of the KARSYS approach through an application on a pilot site by using the Visual KARSYS web-tool (www.visualkarsys.com). Participants will be introduced in theoretical aspects of the approach and in the practical process of its application.

Scientists in Parks

Summer Scientist in Parks applications are open! All opportunities close on January 19, 2024. This year there are multiple positions that are related to caves and karst in National Parks. Check your eligibility before applying. Start dates vary from May to September 2024.

Geoscientists in Forests

The USDA Forest Service in partnership with Conservation Legacy and the Geological Society of America are accepting applications until January 31, 2025, or until 75 applications are received. The Geoscientists in Forests (GSF) —a new program— specializes in internships that address geoscience-related needs and management priorities. The program is designed for individuals aged 18-30 and veterans up to age 35. The projects will involve predominantly field-oriented research, inventory and monitoring, and geoscience interpretation for agency staff and the public. 

Cave and Karst Management Specialist Search

Application review process has begun but we are still receiving submissions. The position is open until filled.

Position Summary

New Mexico Tech seeks an interdisciplinary and collaborative professional for the Cave and Karst Management Specialist at the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) in Carlsbad, NM. This subject matter expert will focus on one of the Institute's founding tenets, resource stewardship. Reporting to the Director of NCKRI, the selected hire's key responsibilities will be to provide professional leadership in facilitating National Park Service related cave and karst management, while advising NCKRI staff on NPS-related research needs.

In filling this position, we are excited to bring in a team member who:

1. Brings a breadth of knowledge of cave and karst resource management
2. Understands federal cave management practices and policies
3. Communicates effectively to identify and address cave and karst resource needs
4. Works collaboratively to address resource management needs

Should you have any inquiries related to this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact me by email: benjamin.tobin@nmt.edu. 

A complete application will consist of:

1. NMT Employment Application Form
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Contact information for at least (3) three professional references

Application review process will begin on December 1st

Application Link:

https://www.nmt.edu/hr/Cave%20and%20Karst%20Manangement%20Specialist-09170242.pdf

All Applications should be sent by email to:

nmtjobapps@npe.nmt.edu

OR by post to:

NMT/HR

801 Leroy Place

Brown Hall Box 047

Socorro, NM 87801

Cave Research Foundation: Philip M. Smith Graduate Research Grant

Inspired by Phil Smith's lifelong support for science and his early influence on the organization of the Cave Research Foundation (CRF), the graduate research grant program is dedicated in his memory. Each academic year, CRF accepts proposals for graduate student research in cave and karst studies leading to either a master's or doctoral degree. Proposals may be in any field of the earth, natural, or social sciences so long as the research addresses topics related to caves or karst. The award ceiling is determined annually by the CRF Board of Directors; however, typically, four to six grants are awarded annually, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 each.

Karst Waters Institute: William L. Wilson and Diane C. Wilson Scholarship in Karst Science

The scholarship ($2500) is open to any student who is currently enrolled in, or has been accepted into, a master’s degree program at an institution of higher education in the United States. 

Questions regarding the scholarship should be sent to Dr. Janet S. Herman, President, Karst Waters Institute. jherman@virginia.edu