<p>SPARCnet RaMP: Amphibian responses to climate change</p> <p>Award Title RaMP: Training the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists to collaboratively address species responses to climate change with SPARCnet</p> <p>Overview: The Salamander Population and Adaptation Research Collaboration Network (SPARCnet) RaMP program is recruiting a diverse cohort of recent college graduates for a paid, year-long research and professional development mentorship program. Mentees will work in a mentor-mentee team to carry out individual and collaborative research projects investigating patterns and predicting responses of amphibians to global change. Teams will be based at locations across the eastern and midwestern states, within the range of the focal salamander species, the eastern red-backed salamander. The SPARCnet RaMP program will provide professional development and career exploration for mentees to gain placement in career or graduate school opportunities, with the goal of expanding participation in the scientific workforce.</p> <p>Eligibility Requirements:</p> <p>Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents. Target applicants are post-baccalaureates (completed Bachelor's degree by start of program on July 1st, 2025) who are interested in research. Target applicants may not have had strong research experiences as undergraduates but are interested in a career in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM).</p> <p>NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.</p> <p>This is a full-time, benefit eligible position, 1 Year Term Only</p>