Listings will be kept for a month after being posted or until their
deadline (if listed). Please send any opportunities not
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The School of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas-Monticello
is seeking a highly motivated M.S. student interested in the
productivity and eco-physiology of intensively managed short rotation
plantations. The actual project is flexible, but can include topics
describing C allocation patterns, nutrient use efficiency, or root
dynamics relative to varying levels of nutrient availability.
The 2-yr graduate assistantship includes $15,000/yr stipend and a
tuition + fee waiver.
Qualifications: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in
forestry, ecology, natural resources management, or related fields, and
a minimum 2.7 GPA (or 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours) is required. GRE
scores should exceed 1000 for verbal + quantitative. Individuals need
to be self-starters, able to work outdoors during inclement conditions,
and have a valid driver license.
Applications: Applications are being accepted for the Fall 2010
semester. For additional information or to apply, please contact:
Dr. Jamie Schuler, University of Arkansas-Monticello, School of Forest
Resources, P.O. Box 3468, Monticello, AR 71656. E-mail: schuler@uamont.edu; Phone:
870-460-1448.
Additional information about the School of Forest Resources and the
University of Arkansas-Monticello can be found at: http://www.afrc.uamont.edu/sfr/
Posted 11/21/09M.S.
Assistantship: Forest Science "MULTIFUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL
ORIGIN SOUTHERN PINE FORESTS TO IMPROVE ECOSYSTEM SERVICES"
The School of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas-Monticello
is seeking a highly motivated M.S. student interested in natural and
plantation origin southern pine stands in terms of traditional forest
commodities, carbon offset credits and bio-feedstock production
potential.
The 2-yr graduate assistantship includes $15,000/yr stipend and a
tuition + fee waiver.
Qualifications: Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in
forestry, ecology, natural resources management, or related fields, and
a minimum 2.7 GPA (or 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours) is required. GRE
scores should exceed 1000 for verbal + quantitative. Individuals need
to be self-starters, able to work outdoors during inclement conditions,
and have a valid driver license.
Applications: Start date for this assistantship is flexible.
Applications are being accepted for the Spring, Summer or Fall
2010 semester. For additional information or to apply,
please contact: Dr. Jamie Schuler, University of Arkansas-Monticello,
School of Forest Resources, P.O. Box 3468, Monticello, AR 71656.
E-mail: schuler@uamont.edu;
Phone: 870-460-1448.
Additional information about the School of Forest Resources and the
University of Arkansas-Monticello can be found at: http://www.afrc.uamont.edu/sfr/
Ph.D. fellowship opportunity for an independent and self-motivated
student to research ungulate ecology in Africa as a member of the
Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Dartmouth
College. Using computer assisted photographic mark-recapture methods we
are studying the population dynamics of wildebeest, zebra, and giraffe
in northern Tanzania. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated
ability to work independently in a developing country. An M.S.
degree, previous experience in Africa and knowledge of Swahili are
desirable but not required.
The successful applicant will receive generous fellowship support,
health insurance, and a yearly discretionary fund for research and
travel that are guaranteed for 5 years. Detailed information
about the program, and access to online applications, are available at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biology/eeb/index.html
For further information contact Prof. Doug Bolger, dbolger@dartmouth.edu
Applicants will be considered beginning December 1, 2009.
Promising applicants will be invited and hosted for interviews 15-16
January 2010
Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and
encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Posted 11/21/09 Doctoral
Traineeships in Aquatic Sensing
Kent State and Miami University of Ohio are now accepting applications
for our National Science Foundation funded Integrative Graduate
Education and Research Training program entitled: "Environmental
Aquatic Resource Sensing (EARS): Basic Science, Business Education and
Outreach".
The EARS IGERT is part of the NSF foundation-wide interdisciplinary
doctoral student training program. The theme of the EARS IGERT is
training of doctoral students in environmental sensing, focused on
freshwater resources, accentuated with business experiences, to develop
professionals equipped for diverse careers. Students
eligible for traineeships are those that will be, or have already been,
successfully admitted to doctoral programs in one of the participating
science departments (Kent: Biological Sciences, Chemical Physics,
Chemistry, Geography, Geology; Miami: Chemistry, Geography, Geology,
Microbiology, Zoology); international students are not eligible. IGERT
trainees receive a stipend of $30,000 plus $10,500 for cost of
education per year.
Details, including the application materials and frequently asked
questions, can be found at our web page: http://bioweb.biology.kent.edu/igert/home.html.
For more information, please e mail Heather Chapman, IGERT program
assistant, at hchapma5@kent.edu.
To ensure full consideration for a traineeship starting in Fall 2010,
please apply before February 1st 2010:
applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are
filled. Deadlines in subsequent years will be similar.
Please also make sure you are aware of and follow the specific
deadlines and requirements for graduate admissions for the specific
department of interest. Initial notifications will be made by
approximately the 3rd week of February.
Posted 11/20/09 Graduate
assistantship, native bees, South Dakota State University
Availability: Fall 2009
Position:
Graduate Research Assistantship, MS or PhD
Biological Science or Plant Science, 0.49% time
Location: Insect
Research Collection
Plant Science Department
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. degree in Entomology, Zoology, Biology, or
related discipline. A strong background with insect taxonomy or
ecology is highly desirable. Candidates must meet academic requirements
of the Graduate School and the Plant Science Department. The
student will be expected to work independently and collaboratively in
the field and lab.
Research Objectives: The research will focus on a biodiversity
survey and inventory of the native bees of the Black Hills ecoregion of
western South Dakota. This research will be based on extensive
fieldwork and collection study, and will involve multiple state and
federal agency cooperation. Data gathering will involve bee
taxonomy, habitat selection, floral host preferences, nest site
assessment, and land use/perturbation responses.
Cybertaxonomic/ecologic work will involve databases, webpages, and
collaboration with the USDA Bee Lab, and geospatial analysis in
collaboration with the USGS-EROS Data Center.
Stipend and Tuition Fees: Current SDSU stipend rate for an MS is
$16,709, and for a PhD is $20,778 per annum. Graduate assistants
receive a two-thirds tuition remission on graduate resident
rates. Doctoral candidates will be expected to seek supplemental
funding.
Application: Send a letter of application that includes a
statement of career objectives, current resumé or CV, a list of
3 personal references of a professional status (including e-mail
address and telephone), and a copy of academic transcripts to:
Dr. Paul J. Johnson
Insect Research Collection
Box 2207A, South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007 paul.johnson@sdstate.edu
South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal
opportunity and diversity of its faculty, staff and students.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for
accommodations required by disabilities can be made at 605/688-4504
(TTY 605/688-4394).
Posted 11/20/09 GAANN
PHD FELLOWSHIPS IN ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, AND GENOMICS IN CHANGING
ENVIRONMENTS, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MANHATTAN, KANSAS
The Division of Biology at Kansas State University has been awarded
funding from
the US Department of Education GAANN program to support up to seven
Graduate Fellows for PhD research in the areas of Ecology, Evolution,
and Genomics (EEG). The Graduate Assistance in Areas of National
Need (GAANN) program provides fellowships to assist graduate students
with excellent academic records who can demonstrate financial
need. EEG GAANN Fellowships include tuition and a stipend of up
to $30,000 per year (based on financial need).
The interdisciplinary GAANN program in Biology at Kansas State
University will
address the critical need to train biologists to be effective teachers
and skilled researchers in diverse professional and cultural
contexts. One outcome of the GAANN program will be to train
graduate students who are capable of addressing important conceptual
and practical issues in interdisciplinary research in the biological
sciences.
The application deadline is December
15, 2009,
for admission in Fall 2010. Applicants must be citizens or
permanent residents of the United States or its territories.
Individuals from groups underrepresented in science are particularly
encouraged to apply! For application instructions and additional
information, visit: www.k-state.edu/eeg.
The Ecology, Evolution, and Genomics GAANN draws on the strengths of
our Ecological Genomics Institute (http://ecogen.k-state.edu/),
expertise in Grassland Ecology, and Konza Prairie Long Term Ecological
Research (LTER) program (http://kpbs.konza.k-state.edu).
GAANN EEG Faculty Research Interests:
+Population Structure of Grassland Species and Conservation Genetics
-Brett <http://www.k-state.edu/bsanderc/>
Sandercock - Demography of terrestrial vertebrates, behavioral ecology
of social systems
-Samantha <http://www.k-state.edu/wiselylab/MoLab.html>
Wisely - Population genomics responses to land use and cover changes,
conservation genetics
-Craig <http://www.k-state.edu/fisheries/>
Paukert - Dynamics of riverine fish populations
Doris R. Merrill, dmerrill@k-state.edu
Program Coordinator
Ecology, Evolution and Genomics in Changing Environments http://www.k-state.edu/eeg
Kansas State University, Division of Biology, 318 Ackert
Manhattan, KS 66506-4901
Phone: (785) 532-3482, Fax: (785) 532-6653
Posted 11/19/09 POSTDOC
and PHD STUDENT POSITIONS, Community Ecology/Plant-soil Interactions,
UC Berkeley
I am recruiting postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to join my
research group at the University of California Berkeley. Details about
the positions are listed below. Projects in the lab are broadly focused
on community ecology, with an emphasis on biodiversity, plant
invasions, environmental change, and restoration. We work in grassland,
coastal sage scrub, oak savanna, and rangeland systems in California,
as well as in alpine tundra in Colorado. Please see http://nature.berkeley.edu/sudinglab/
for more information about our group, current projects, and
collaborations.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COMMUNITY ECOLOGY, PLANT-SOIL INTERACTIONS
Postdoctoral positions in community ecology are available in the
research
group of Katharine Suding at the University of California, Berkeley.
The successful candidate will be part of a NSF funded project to
explore how soil-plant feedbacks may contribute to plant diversity
decline with nitrogen enrichment. We are excited to work with someone
with strong quantitative skills, expertise in biogeochemistry,
microbial ecology, and/or community ecology, and the willingness to
conduct fieldwork in the Colorado alpine tundra. Abilities in field
experimental work and organizing research teams are also highly
desirable. The position will begin as soon as a qualified candidate is
found and is available for at least one year with possibilities for
extension up to three years. Salary will be commensurate with
experience.
Review of candidates will begin November 30, 2008. To apply, email a
research statement including a curriculum vitae, relevant publications,
and names of two references to suding@berkeley.edu. Please don't
hesitate
to contact me if you have any questions or want more information about
this position.
GRADUATE STUDENT POSITIONS: PLANT-SOIL INTERACTIONS and SPECIES
INVASIONS
We are looking for highly enthusiastic and exceptional PhD students to
join our group. Funding for these positions are related to projects
examining 1) links between microbial community structure and plant
community response to environmental change and 2) restoration
frameworks addressing exotic plant legacies and threshold dynamics. The
exact projects will be developed collaboratively based on student
interests and project needs. If you are interesting in joining
the lab, email me a description of your research interests, a
curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and names of two
references to suding@berkeley.edu.
If encouraged to apply, initial applications are due December 1st, with supporting
documentation December 20th. Information on the ESPM graduate program
at UCB can be found at http://espm.berkeley.edu/gradprograms/grad_programs_phd.php.
The University of California, Berkeley is an equal opportunity employer
committed to excellence through diversity.
Posted 11/19/09 Graduate
Program at the University of Toledo: Environmental Sciences
Graduate teaching and research fellowships in Biology-Ecology (M.S. and
Ph.D.) and Geology (M.S.) are available for fall of 2010 in the
Department of Environmental Sciences (DES) at the University of
Toledo. Typical annual (12 month) assistantship stipends are
$15,000 (M.S.) and $20,000 (Ph.D.) plus a tuition waiver. In
addition, DES has an active NSF GK-12 program that provides a $30,000
annual stipend to several senior graduate students each year for
research at the land-lake ecological interface involving local
schoolteachers.
Inaugurated in July 2000, our department provides students with
exciting opportunities in interdisciplinary research directed by
internationally recognized faculty in ecology and geology in
collaboration with colleagues in geography, environmental law,
engineering and other fields of study. Information about our
entrance requirements, degree programs, course offerings, faculty
members, and departmental resources can be found at: http://www.eeescience.utoledo.edu
and http://gradschool.utoledo.edu/.
DES is an interdisciplinary department with 22 faculty specializing in
ecosystems, earth surface processes, and human impacts on the
environment. The detailed descriptions for each research lab can be
found at: http://research.eeescience.utoledo.edu/lees/eees/des_Labs.pdf.
Biology research interests include terrestrial/aquatic ecosystem and
landscape ecology, ecosystem sustainability, wetlands, fish ecology,
invasive species, agroecology, bioremediation, global change, bioenergy
and environmental microbiology. Geology research interests
include glacial geology, near surface geophysics, remote sensing/GIS,
coastal systems, hydrogeology, and environmental geochemistry and soil
sciences. The University of Toledo is an urban university with rapid
access to major transportation hubs such as the Detroit Airport, and is
a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University and a member of
Ohio's State University System. The beautiful main campus is located in
an outlying residential area of the city. After its merger in 2006 with
the Medical University of Ohio, the university is now the third largest
public university in the state.
The university is recognized as a prominent academic center for
environmental education and research in Ohio and the Great Lakes
region, and was recently named a statewide Center of Excellence in
Advanced Renewable Energy and the Environment. The nearby glacial
terrains and agricultural/urban ecosystems, interacting with local
rivers and Lake Erie's productive fisheries and wetlands, combined with
the remarkable diversity of Oak Openings savannas and woodlands make
the Greater Toledo area an ideal natural laboratory for studies in
ecology, geology, and environmental sciences. We have access to a wide
array of field sites and modern research facilities, including the Lake
Erie Center on Maumee Bay, the Stranahan Arboretum in Toledo, and the
Plant Science Research Center on the main campus.
When applying for admission to the graduate program in DES,
international students must take one of two exams with a spoken English
component, provided they are available in their area: either (1) the
ŒiBT‚ (internet-Based Test) version of the TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language), or (2) the IELTS (International English Language
Testing Service) exam. Of the two exams, the TOEFL-iBT is
preferred. For the TOEFL, the university considers accepting
students with a minimum score of 80 on the internet-based exam, 230 on
the computer based exam and 550 on the paper exam. For the IELTS, the
minimum score acceptable is 6 (out of a possible 9).
For more information concerning the admission process, please contact
Dr. Von Sigler (von.sigler@utoledo.edu),
and for information concerning graduate curriculum and advising, please
contact Dr. Scott Heckathorn (scott.heckathorn@utoledo.edu).
The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Employer & Educator. Applications received by
March 30 will be given full consideration, but if financial assistance
is also requested then applications should be received by February 1 for admission during the
next academic year.
Posted 11/19/09 Dendroecology
Graduate Student Position at The University of Dayton
An opportunity exists for a MS-Level student to work on a project that
will use
tree-ring analysis to study the link between forest dynamics and a
complex of ecosystem drivers in forests of southwestern Ohio. The
student will be based at The University of Dayton and will work in the
laboratory of Dr. Ryan McEwan. I am seeking a motivated
student who is eager to perform the arduous tasks associated with
tree-ring sample collection in steep, forested, terrain in all weather
conditions. Field dendrology skills are required and must be
balanced by an eagerness to learn and implement complex statistical
analyses. Demonstrated research experience with tree-ring samples
would be beneficial to the application process as would evidence of
scientific writing.
The student will be supported by a teaching assistantship through the
Department
of Biology at the University of Dayton. The assistantship is
associated with a stipend of ~$14,000/year AND students have the
opportunity to apply for summer fellowships which provide an additional
~$5,000 each year. The assistantship also comes with 100% tuition
remission.
UD is the largest private University in the state of Ohio, and is
consistently award winning for both academic programs and scholarship http://www.udayton.edu/awards_and_rankings.php.
Enrollment is ~11,000 with approximately 3,000 graduate students.
The Department of Biology is one of the largest majors at UD, and we
have both a MS and PhD program.
To being the application process, please send a CV and both GPA and GRE
scores to: ryan.mcewan@udayton.edu.
Posted 11/19/09 Graduate
study in behavioral ecology at New Mexico State University
The Mabry lab at New Mexico State University invites applications from
motivated
and independent students to begin graduate work in fall 2010. I
anticipate accepting 2 students to pursue either PhD or MS work in
behavioral ecology. Research in the lab focuses on the causes and
consequences of individual behavioral variation, with a current
emphasis on dispersal and habitat selection behavior in complex
landscapes, using small mammals as a study system. Students with
interests in animal movement, habitat selection, animal behavior in a
landscape context, the population-level consequences of individual
behavior, and/or landscape genetics are especially encouraged to
apply. Graduate students will be supported by a combination of
research and teaching assistantships. More information about the lab is
available at http://biology-web.nmsu.edu/mabry
Prospective students should contact Karen Mabry (kmabry@nmsu.edu),
and provide a brief description of your research interests and
experience, CV (including GPA and GRE scores, if available), and
contact information for three references. Suitable candidates
will then be contacted for an interview. Departmental review of
applications begins January 15, 2010, but interested students should
contact me well before that date.
Posted 11/19/09 Graduate
Student Positions Available - TTU
I am seeking motivated students to join my lab for either masters or
doctoral work beginning in fall 2010 in the field of evolutionary
ecology at Texas Tech University. Funding for 1-2 students will be
provided either as teaching assistantships or fellowships, depending on
student background and availability. Applicants should be independent,
highly motivated, and some research and/or field experience would be a
plus. Research in my lab generally addresses questions about behavioral
ecology about signal function and evolution by performing experiments
within a naturalistic context. Specific research topics have included a
wide array of ecological and evolutionary questions. Such work includes
studies on heterospecific eavesdropping, the evolutionary hypotheses
for the role of the vocal sac in anurans, female mate choice based on
genetic similarities, genetic diversity and morphology in island
populations, and mating preferences at different scales of divergence.
For further information on the Bernal lab see: http://www.webpages.ttu.edu/xbernal/
If you are interested, please send me an email including 1) a statement
of research interests, 2) a brief overview of your previous academic
and research experiences, and 3) how your interests might fit in with
the lab. Also include a copy of your CV or resume, your GRE scores (if
you have them), and an unofficial transcript. Funding may be available
through research and/or teaching assistantships. In addition TTU offers
fellowships for some of the most promising students.
Posted 11/14/09 MS
Graduate postion at University of Southern Maine
Master's position available for the project: An Interdisciplinary
Approach to Defining River Herring Stock Structure in the Gulf of
Maine Responsibilities will include a combination of field work
and lab work, some portion of which will be applied towards the
student's thesis. Candidate will be working in freshwater (lakes and
rivers) and marine environments, at times from fishing boats offshore
in the Gulf of Maine . The successful candidate will possess the
ability to work independently and as a team with PIs, a permanent
technician, and commercial fishermen. Some knowledge of conservation
genetics and/or statistics will be a bonus. Attention to detail a
must. Position will begin in January 2010. Funding for the
project will end in December 2012. Graduate stipend available.
Posted 11/13/09 PhD
opportunities in Environmental Life Sciences
The newly formed interdisciplinary PhD program Environmental Life
Sciences (ELS) at Arizona State University seeks competitive applicants
to work with a wide array of faculty on cutting edge research in
environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental
physiology, biogeochemistry, and sustainability, among other related
fields. Financial support includes teaching and research assistantships
that come with health benefits and a tuition waiver. Target date for
applications for Fall 2010 is Dec.
15, 2009. For more information see http://els.asu.edu/.
Posted 11/13/09 GRADUATE
OPPORTUNITIES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
The Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution in the Department of
Ecology
and Evolution at Stony Brook University is recruiting doctoral and
master's level graduate students for Fall 2010. The program
trains students in Ecology, Evolution and Biometry. The following
faculty are seeking graduate students:
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is January 15,
although earlier submission is encouraged to ensure full consideration
for available fellowships. For additional assistance, e-mail our
Graduate Program Coordinator, Iris Roth, iroth@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Posted 11/11/09 Ph.D.
student opportunity at Wright State: Host plant resistance to
wood boring insects
I am seeking a Ph.D. student to join a project to examine the
mechanistic basis of host resistance of trees to wood boring insects,
with a specific focus on ash tree resistance to the Emerald Ash Borer
(EAB). This project is part of a larger collaborative effort,
funded by USDA-APHIS, involving Don Cipollini at Wright State, and
Pierluigi Bonello, Dan Herms, and Omprakash Mittipalli at Ohio
State. Major objectives of this part of project include the
examination of various phloem metabolite fractions from different ash
species, as well as specific metabolites and proteins identified
through various metabolomic and proteomic screens, for their effects on
EAB larval growth in vitro, as well as examinations of resistance in
living trees. In addition to contributing to these objectives,
the student is expected to develop an independent line of research
associated with host plant resistance to wood boring insects, using the
interaction of ash with native and invasive wood borers as a
model. This position will be located at Wright State University
in Dayton, Ohio, with frequent interaction with collaborators at Ohio
State and travel to various research sites. The student will be
enrolled in Wright State's Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences
Ph.D. Program. At least four years of support are available
through a combination of graduate research and graduate teaching
assistantships, and the student may start as early as Spring Quarter
2010 (late March). Application requirements include: Bachelors
degree in Biology, Ecology, Entomology or related field; GRE scores
within the last 5 y; minimum IBT TOEFL score of 100/120 and ability to
pass a verbal English test (foreign students only). Preferred
qualifications include: Masters degree or equivalent experience; a
strong background in host plant resistance, with specific skills in
insect rearing and bioassays; experience in field and laboratory
research; good communication skill.
See http://www.wright.edu/academics/envsci/index.html
for further information on the Environmental Sciences Ph.D. program at
Wright State University, including program requirements, application
procedures and stipends. Please contact Don Cipollini (don.cipollini@wright.edu)
for more information about the project and the program prior to
submitting an application.
Posted 11/11/09Opportunities for Graduate Study in Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas www2.ku.edu/~eeb
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of
Kansas (KU-EEB) seeks applications from highly qualified and motivated
graduate students. KU-EEB includes 43 faculty members and about 70
graduate students whose research focuses on three broad topical
domains: Biodiversity and Macro–evolution, Ecology and Global Change
Biology, and Evolutionary Mechanisms.
Facilities to support graduate education and research include
world-class collections in our museums, equipment and expertise in
molecular biology including DNA sequencing, growth chambers and
greenhouses, and extensive field station land holds for establishing
controlled experimental plots or for investigating non-manipulated
systems.
Successful applicants to our graduate program receive a financial
support package that includes a stipend and tuition sponsorship.
Doctoral students receive a five-year package, and master's students
receive a two-year package. The department provides support for
travel to present results at national and international professional
meetings. Funds to support graduate student research are also available
through departmental endowment funds.
Applications from all qualified students will be given serious
consideration; however, we specifically seek students whose interests
match the following descriptions. Students who wish to pursue research
in these areas are encouraged to contact prospective faculty mentors to
introduce themselves and describe their academic goals and research
experiences and interests. Please contact Jaime Keeler (eebgradprogram@ku.edu) if you
are interested in any of these projects or if you require additional
information on our program.
Faculty members currently seeking new graduates students include those
listed below:
Ford Ballantyne (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/ballantyne.shtml)
The Ballantyne takes a broad approach to studying ecology. We
spend a lot of time developing mathematical models, but we also perform
experiments and analyze large data sets in effort to understand what
dictates populations dynamics, what structure communities, and what
drives element and material cycles in ecosystems. Current
projects are focusing on spatially and size structured population
dynamics, N:P stoichiometry, and systems biology approaches for
understanding metabolism and decomposition in soil microbial
communities.
Sharon Billings (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/billings.shtml)
The Billings lab explores how global change perturbations such as
rising atmospheric CO2,
land use change, rising temperatures, and changing water availability
influence forest and grassland carbon and nitrogen pools and fluxes.
There is a particular emphasis on stable isotope ecology as a tool for
soil and tree ecophysiological studies, as well as microbial ecology.
Justin Blumenstiel (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/blumenstiel.shtml)
The Blumenstiel lab investigates evolutionary arms races, selfish genes
and epigenetics. Using approaches that include population
genetics, molecular evolution, next-gen sequencing and molecular
biology, the lab's aim is to characterize evolutionary conflict in the
battleground of the germline.
Rafe Brown (http://www.nhm.ku.edu/rbrown/)
Research interests in the Brown lab include herpetological systematics
and biodiversity, phylogenetic systematics, character evolution,
phylogeography, population and conservation genetics, biogeography, and
the evolution of animal behavior.
Paulyn Cartwright (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/cartwright.shtml)
The Cartwright lab studies cnidarian phylogeny and evolution. In
particular the lab is seeking a graduate student interested in studying
the evolution of hydrozoans through phylogenetics and developmental
gene expression.
Bryan Foster (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/foster.shtml)
Research interests in the Foster lab include experimental ecology,
grassland dynamics, tests of community assembly theory, mechanisms of
plant species coexistence and biodiversity, ecosystem con–sequences of
biodiversity, and prairie and savanna restoration.
Jennifer Gleason (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/gleason.shtml)
The Gleason lab studies the evolutionary genetics of behavioral
isolation between Drosophila species through analyses of genes
influencing courtship behavior.
Lena Hileman (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/hileman.shtml)
Research in the Hileman lab integrates phylogenetic, molecular
evolutionary, and molecular developmental approaches to investigate how
flowers have evolved such a diversity of form.
Mark Holder (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/holder.shtml)
The Holder lab explores phylogenetic methods. In particular lab
members are interested in improving the statistical and computational
tools used to estimate the genealogical relationships between
organisms.
Rudolf Jander (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/jander.shtml)
Members of the Jander lab research animal behavior with special
emphasis on spatial cognition in ants, honeybees and house mice.
Kirsten Jensen (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/jensen.shtml)
The Jensen lab studies parasitology with a particular emphasis on the
systematics, morphology, biodiversity, and life-cycles of
tapeworms. The lab is seeking a Ph.D. student to participate in
an NSF-funded Planetary Biodiversity Inventories project to document
the diversity of elasmobranch (ray and shark) tapeworms from around the
world.
Kelly Kindscher (http://www.kbs.ku.edu/people/html/facweb_kindscher.htm)
The Kindscher lab studies ethnobotany, plant ecology, conservation
biology, and prairie and wetland restoration. Currently, the lab
is looking for a graduate student to study the ecological, spatial, and
phylogenetic characteristics of medicinal plants in relation to
secondary compound concentrations (medicinal constituents).
Maria Orive (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/orive.shtml)
The Orive lab explores evolutionary genetic theory, focusing on models
of population structure and organisms with complex life histories.
Current research in the lab focuses on modeling host-endosymbiont
systems.
Town Peterson (http://specify5.specifysoftware.org/Informatics/bios/biostownpeterson/)
The Peterson lab is comprised of a large group of graduate and
undergraduates students who work on diverse topics in systematics,
ecology, disease biology, and biogeography. Particular interests
include studies of transmission risk of diseases such as fluviruses,
filoviruses, and Chagas disease; phylogeography of bird lineages; and
ecological niche modeling.
Val Smith (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/smithv.shtml)
Research interests Val Smith's lab include ecological stoichiometry,
empirical and experimental tests of community assembly theory,
eutrophication science, host-pathogen dynamics, mechanisms of species
coexistence and biodiversity, metabolic ecology, and production of
biofuels from algae.
Edith Taylor (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/taylore.shtml)
The research in Edie Taylor's laboratory centers on fossil plants from
the Permian and Triassic of Antarctica, including the study of fossil
tree rings and paleoclimate proxies.
Thomas N. Taylor (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/taylort.shtml)
Tom Taylor's research program involves two basic themes; the biology
and evolution of fossil fungi and symbiotic interactions, and late
Paleozoic and Mesozoic floras from Antarctica.
James Thorp (http://web.ku.edu/~riverecology/index.html)
The Thorp lab explores freshwater ecology, specifically studying the
factors controlling the complexity of food webs in rivers and the
relationships between riverine landscape heterogeneity and ecosystem
function.
Joy Ward (http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/ward.shtml)
Research in the Ward lab focuses on understanding how global change
factors influence the physiology, population structure, and evolution
of plant species. More specifically, the lab seeks to understand
the effects of global change drivers that alter plant resource
availability, such as changing atmospheric carbon dioxide
concentrations, changing precipitation regimes, and rising temperatures.
Posted 11/11/09 Graduate
position in amphibian ecology
Graduate position in ecology, Vonesh lab, VCU
The Vonesh lab in the Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth
Univesity (www.has.vcu.edu/bio)
invites applications from prospective graduate students for Fall 2010
to collaborate on our NSF-funded project at the Smithsonian Tropical
Research Institute (www.stri.org),
Gamboa, Panama, "Fear, death, and life history switch points:
cumulative effects of predation and phenotypic plasticity across three
life stages." This project is a joint effort between the Vonesh (www.has.vcu.edu/bio/pages/jrvonesh)and
Karen Warkentin labs (Boston University; people.bu.edu/kwarken),
and focuses on the effects of sequential stage-specific predators on
the survival and life history of tropical frogs. Students are expected
to develop independent research projects that fit within the larger
framework of the grant. The Vonesh and Warkentin lab team in Gamboa
includes graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate
interns. In addition, STRI offers a diverse and intellectually rich,
international scientific community in a tropical rainforest
environment. VCU, located in Richmond, VA, is the largest public R1
university in Virginia and has an active and diverse Ecology and
Evolution faculty that are engaged in research around the world.
Prospective students should apply through the Biology Masters in
Science program (www.has.vcu.edu/bio/graduate/ms_program.html);
however, the opportunity to continue through the PhD may also be
possible via the VCU Integrative Life Sciences Ph.D. program (www.vcu.edu/lifesci/phd).
Competitive stipends, tuition waivers, and support for field work are
available. Successful applicants to the Vonesh lab typically have had a
BS in biology (or related field), GPA >3.3, GREs >1200, some
prior research experience, a strong interest in developing quantitative
skills, and an high level of self motivation. Some proficiency in
Spanish is desirable. Interested persons should initially email a
letter that summarizes their background, educational goals, and
research interests, along with curriculum vitae (include GPA and GRE
scores) with contact information for three references to Dr. James
Vonesh (jrvonesh@vcu.edu).
Posted 11/11/09 Graduate
Position (Ph.D.) at Texas State University
The Department of Biology at Texas State University invites
applications for a PhD research assistantship focusing on ecological
modeling in the context of restoration ecology and invasive species
control. We seek a highly qualified and motivated individual to
develop a model of perennial grassland subject to prescribed
fire. The purpose is to explore the long-term success of
prescribed fire strategies as a tool for shifting competitive balances
in favor of native species. The student will also conduct field
work to inform model development and test its predictions. The project
will provide excellent cross-disciplinary education in ecological
modeling, plant physiology and community ecology.
The student will be supported by a teaching scholarship from the
Department of Biology. We have strengths in organismal biology,
aquatic resource management, conservation, population and evolutionary
ecology, providing rich opportunities for broad scholarly development.
San Marcos is an attractive student-oriented town at the edge of the
Texas Hill Country, less than an hour's drive from Austin and San
Antonio.
For further information contact Dr. Susan Schwinning (schwinn@txstate.edu, phone:
512-245-5373). Applications should be received by 15 January 2010 for the August
starting date. More information about the Department and application
procedures is available at www.bio.txstate.edu.
Posted 11/11/09 PhD
Research Assistantship in Quantitative Floristics
The LIBRA group at Oklahoma State University (http://ecology.okstate.edu/Libra/index.htm)
is seeking a PhD student to assist with the FloraS of North America
Project (http://botany.okstate.edu/floras/index.html)
as part of an NSF-EPSCoR funded collaborative proposal on Ecological
Forecasting. This position is funded for 2 years, after
which teaching or other assistantships will be available. The
student is expected to qualify for and enroll in the OSU Plant Sciences
PhD program (http://grad.okstate.edu/programs/ps/plantsci.htm),
and to develop a dissertation project related to the funded
research. A start date of 2 June 2010 is desirable but negotiable.
The ideal candidate would have strong scientific writing skills in
English, experience with GIS, and familiarity with North American
floristics - although applicants with a subset of such experience will
be considered. The student will be expected to collaborate with a
diversity of scholars with expertise in computer science, statistics,
geography, botany, ecosystem science, and global change.
For full consideration, send a statement of interest, contact
information for three references, and a current CV by 8 February 2010 to Michael Palmer at
mike.palmer@okstate.edu.
Informal inquiries by email are welcome.
Posted 11/10/09 Graduate
Student position in alpine ecology- vegetation-mammal interactions
The Eviner lab at University of California, Davis is looking for an
enthusiastic and exceptional PhD student to begin Summer 2010 (highly
qualified Masters candidates may also be considered).
Funding for this student is related to a large interdisciplinary
project- looking at impacts of climate change on alpine and subalpine
ecosystems in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. In particular,
the project focuses on understanding how interactions among vegetation
types and a suite of mammals (e.g. pika, marmot, bighorn sheep,
squirrels) will drive changes in both the plant and mammal communities
in response to warming. The exact nature of the student's project will
be determined according to student interests and project needs, but
requires an emphasis on plant ecology.
If you are interested in joining the lab, please contact Dr. Valerie
Eviner (veviner@ucdavis.edu)
and provide:
- a description of your research interests
- a summary of your research experiences
- a CV, including GPA and GRE scores
- Contacts for 3 references.
For those encouraged to apply to the graduate program, information on
the application process at UCD's Graduate Group in Ecology can be found
here: http://ecology.ucdavis.edu/
Application deadline to UCD is December
15, 2009.
Posted 11/10/09 Graduate
Fellowships in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation - Fall 2010
The Graduate Ecology program at Fordham University has new research
opportunities and both teaching and research fellowships available for
well-qualified students interested in pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Fall
2010. We have research opportunities through our expanded
graduate program, which links scientists at our main campus, the Louis
Calder Center Biological Station, the New York Botanical Garden, and
the Wildlife Conservation Society. Students can work through our new
Center for Conservation, Evolution, and Urban Ecology (CCEUE).
Accepted MS and PhD students could receive stipends in the range of
$27,000 to $28,000 per year, plus full tuition remission.
Students may work in many areas of ecology and evolution, as well as
applied areas such as conservation of endangered species, urbanization
effects on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and responses of plants
and animals to climate change.
Specific research areas of our faculty include:
- Anthropogenic and disturbance-related effects on nutrient dynamics
- Biodiversity, biogeography, and ecology of freshwater algae
- Climate change effects on hibernation and survival of mammals
- Conservation of endangered species
- Ecology and epidemiology of vector-borne diseases
- Ecology of invasive species in urban landscapes
- Ectomycorrhizal fungal diversity and species function
- Evolution of animal social behavior
- Evolution of herbivory defense in invasive plants
- Experimental evolution of bacterial symbionts and pathogens
- Freshwater food webs in streams and rivers
- Landscape ecology and spatial distribution of disease vectors
- Microbial and ecosystem responses to disturbances such as
urbanization, species invasions, and global change
- Nutritional and biochemical adaptations to seasonally cold
environments
Interested students should contact relevant faculty members or research
scientists to discuss mutual research interests via the following
websites.
The deadline for applications is January
4, 2010. Online applications are available from: http://www.fordham.edu/gsas
For any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Amy Tuininga by email: tuininga@fordham.edu
Posted 11/9/09 PhD
in community ecology
I am looking for highly motivated graduate students in
community/population ecology
starting September 2010 in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I will consider
applicants who wish to pursue fundamental research on any aspect of
population/community/evolutionary ecology.
My research examines the ecological factors that generate and determine
the structure,
dynamics and functioning of natural communities. Current projects
include 1) influence of size-structure within populations on the
diversity, dynamics, and functioning of natural communities, 2) the
consequences of infectious diseases for community dynamics and
biodiversity, and 3) the evolutionary dynamics resulting from the
interaction of cannibalism and diseases/ parasitoids, using a variety
of field and laboratory experiments in combination with modeling
work. While most of my work focuses on aquatic (freshwater)
systems using organisms that range from stream salamanders to dragonfly
larvae to zooplankton, I am amenable to students developing projects in
other study systems. For further information in my research visit http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~volker.rudolf/index.htm
Please see our departmental website <http://eeb.rice.edu/>
for more information about the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology at Rice University. Our research and graduate programs, and the
recent addition of several outstanding new faculty complementing our
strengths in community ecology and evolutionary biology. Research
projects range from studies on biodiversity & ecosystem
functioning, mutualistic interactions & networks, ecology &
evolution of animal-plant interactions, tropical biology, conservation
biology, invasive species, and genomics. Formal application materials
for graduate school can be submitted using the above website.
Interested students should send me an email and attach a copy of their
CV.
Volker Rudolf
Assistant Professor
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Rice University
Houston, TX, 77005
Posted 11/9/097 UCSD
Graduate Program in Ecology, Behavior & Evolution
The Ecology, Behavior & Evolution (EBE) Section at UCSD seeks
outstanding applicants to the PhD graduate program for the fall of
2010. EBE is one of four sections within the Division of
Biological Sciences at UCSD which sits at the center of the large,
vibrant, and varied biological research community in San Diego.
This diverse group of researchers provides a stimulating intellectual
environment for graduate training and research with a wide range of
opportunities for interactions with local institutions such as Scripps
Oceanographic Institute. Faculty within the EBE Section have focused
interests in experimental and genetic evolution, community and
ecosystems ecology, and insect ecology, behavior and evolution. The
graduate program is committed to a supportive environment for research
and learning and provides five years of funding for graduate student
stipends and benefits.
Lin Chao, Professor of Biology
Evolutionary genetics; theory and
experimentation. Current interests: Evolution of senescence;
antibiotic resistance; and cooperation.
Elsa Cleland, Assistant Professor of Biology
Plant community and ecosystem ecology, global
environmental change, biogeochemistry, ecological restoration
David Holway, Associate Professor of Biology
Ecological basis of invasive species. Argentine
Ants, Fire Ants - California.
Joshua Kohn, Professor of Biology, Chair of the Section of Ecology,
Behavior and Evolution
Plant population biology; mating system evolution;
ecological genetics.
Carolyn Kurle, Assistant Professor of Biology
Changes in community structure, trophic
interactions, and native species composition when ecosystems are
modified via human perturbations that result in biodiversity loss,
species invasion, habitat alteration, and changes in food availability.
Therese Markow, Professor of Biology, Amylin Chair in Life Sciences
Education and Research
Speciation and adaptation to novel environments;
Mating system evolution; Drosophila evolutionary genetics.
James Nieh, Associate Professor of Biology
Evolution of animal language: Functionally
referential communication in highly social bees; sensory physiology and
mechanisms of multi-modal communication; bioacoustics; neuroethology of
insect learning.
Scott Rifkin, Assistant Professor of Biology
Sources of phenotypic variation; gene expression
evolution; evolutionary and developmental systems biology
Kaustuv Roy, Professor of Biology
Physical and biotic controls on the distribution and
diversity of species in benthic marine ecosystems.
Jonathan Shurin, Associate Professor of Biology
Causes and consequences of variation in species
diversity, flow of energy between producers and consumers, and impacts
of predators on ecosystem functioning.
Christopher Wills, Professor Emeritus of Biology
Molecular evolution; genetic variation at DNA level,
the ecology and evolution of complex ecosystems.
David Woodruff, Professor of Biology
Conservation and evolutionary biology; speciation;
genetics of endangered species.
Posted 11/4/09 Ph.D
in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior at Georgetown
The Department of Biology at Georgetown University has multiple
opportunities for doctoral study in ecology, evolution and behavior
(EEB).
The faculty and graduate program in Biology at Georgetown help doctoral
candidates
develop into insightful researchers and effective teachers and
communicators. Funding for graduate study is supported by a combination
of assistantships, teaching fellowships and research grant support. Our
program and institution welcomes students of all racial, ethnic and
religious backgrounds.
Community Ecology and Landscape Genetics:
Dr. Gina Wimp is seeking students interested in understanding the
mechanisms that
lead to the loss of biodiversity and increased risk of extinction in
fragmented habitats. Dr. Wimp's work takes place in the
intertidal salt marsh where a rise in mean tidal height over the past
60 years has led to a change in the demography of the two dominant
grass species, with the more flood-intolerant grass (Spartina patens) contracting in
size. She uses manipulative experiments to examine the effects of
habitat loss and fragmentation in S.
patens
on the abundance, diversity and composition of the dependent arthropod
community. The Wimp and Hamilton labs have developed
microsatellite genetic marker loci to examine the effects of habitat
fragmentation on gene flow in two of the dominant herbivore species
found in S. patens, both of
which are flightless, specialist planthoppers. Interested
students should contact Dr. Gina Wimp via email (gmw22@georgetown.edu).
Mechanisms of phenotypic evolution:
Dr. Peter Armbruster seeks a highly motivated PhD student to join his
laboratory's
research on mechanisms of phenotypic evolution in natural populations.
The Armbruster lab is currently focusing on the invasive and medically
important mosquito Aedes albopictus.
This mosquito invaded the US in 1985 and spread rapidly over
approximately 15 degrees of latitude. This natural experiment in
evolution provides an exciting opportunity to identify the molecular
and physiological mechanisms underpinning climatic adaptation during
invasion and range expansion. Dr. Armbruster's research is currently
supported by grants from both NIH and NSF, and integrates a broad range
of approaches, including molecular biology, bioinformatics, physiology,
and quantitative genetics. Interested students should contact Dr. Peter
Armbruster (paa9@georgetown.edu).
Mathematical Population Biology:
Faculty in the Departments of Biology and Mathematics have ongoing
collaborations
centered on quantitative modeling and analysis of population genetic
data. Ongoing projects span a wide spectrum of applications
including the development of coalescent models that better suit natural
populations in order to infer biological mechanisms acting on genetic
polymorphism to the development of novel quantitative models to analyze
the evolution of HIV within an infected individual. These
projects are highly interdisciplinary, drawing on approaches and
techniques from both disciplines.
Dr. Matthew B. Hamilton (Biology) and Dr. Sivan Leviyang (Mathematics)
are seeking
an outstanding student to pursue a jointly mentored PhD in mathematical
biology. The course of study will include classes in biology,
mathematics and computer science, with the goal of providing the
student with a firm background in population genetics, ecology,
statistics, probability, and computation. The specific topic of
research is flexible and can favor theory or application depending on
the students‚ interest. The ideal student should possess a
bachelor's degree in biology or mathematics (with some course work and
experience in the alternate field) with some experience in
computation. Most importantly, an ideal student will have a
strong desire to engage in interdisciplinary research in quantitative
biology. Interested students should contact Dr. Hamilton (hamiltm1@georgetown.edu) and
Dr. Leviyang (sr286@georgetown.edu).
Empirical population genetics and molecular evolution:
Dr. Matthew B. Hamilton is seeking students interested in using genetic
marker
data to test fundamental hypotheses in population genetics and
molecular evolution. On-going empirical projects include using
transcriptome-scale data to compare the molecular clock in annual and
perennial plants, studying temporal genetic variation in striped bass
and testing for the ecological causes of changes in genetic variation
in salt marsh insects. The ideal project in the Hamilton lab is one
that combines empirical genetic marker data collection with
mathematical or computer simulation work to develop novel expectations
or hypothesis tests. Interested students should contact Dr.
Hamilton (hamiltm1@georgetown.edu).
Ecological interactions, behavior & learning:
Research in Dr. Martha Weiss‚ lab focuses on ecological interactions
(between
plants and animals, as well as predator and prey), with an emphasis on
behavior and learning. Recent or ongoing projects include
investigations of butterfly and caterpillar learning, retention of
memory across complete metamorphosis, the ecological context of
defecation behavior, and predatory wasp learning and foraging behavior.
We are also working on development of hands-on science curricular
materials, mostly related to plants and insects, for use in K-12
classrooms. We seek an outstanding graduate student interested in these
or related projects. For more information see the Weiss Lab
website (http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/emc26/MarthaWeiss/weissm/),
but be aware that its content is out of date and in the process of
being updated.
Arthropod biodiversity and conservation:
Professor Edward M. Barrows is seeking an excellent, self-motivated,
and biology-passionate
student to work on a long-term project regarding arthropod biodiversity
and conservation especially in Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve (DMWP),
Virginia, near Georgetown University. The study includes
documenting DMWP species, their phenologies and relative abundances in
habitats, and their food-web and other ecological roles in view of
global change which may have significant effects on the Preserve. Dr.
Barrows‚ Entomology and Biodiversity Laboratory is currently analyzing
a huge, baseline, historical (1998-1999) DMWP arthropod sample.
The Friends of Dyke Marsh, National Park Service, Washington
Biologists‚ Field Club, and others are supporting this study.
DMWP information is at http://biodiversity.georgetown.edu/files/informationfile.cfm?title=dykemarshintro.
Interested students should contact Dr. Barrows at barrowse@georgetown.edu.
Behavioral ecology, development, reproduction & life history of
BottlenoseDolphins:
Professor Mann is seeking outstanding PhD students in 2011 to
collaborate on her
long-term study of wild bottlenose dolphins. Dr. Mann directs the Shark
Bay Bottlenose Dolphin Research Project, a 25+ year longitudinal study
on a population of wild bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay, Western
Australia. Members of her lab are currently focusing on research
questions related to behavioral development, life history, female
reproduction, information transmission/diffusion, social networks, home
range and habitat use. More recently, members of her team are
developing non-invasive techniques for sampling cetacean genetics,
diet, and hormones. Her work is currently supported by NSF and ONR. Dr.
Mann collaborates extensively with Dr. Lisa Singh in Computer Science.
Dr. Mann is not accepting students in 2010 but will consider applicants
the following year.
Posted 11/4/09 GRADUATE
PROGRAM IN PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION - NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AND
THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden jointly offer a
graduate
program in Plant Biology and Conservation and seek excellent applicants
for both Master's and Doctoral degrees. The program offers exciting
opportunities for graduate student research in plant ecology,
restoration ecology, soil ecology, climate change, invasive biology,
paleobotany, mycology, population biology, demography, plant-animal
interactions, conservation genetics, evolution, and systematics. For
more information about the program and faculty research interests visit
our website: http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu
Or contact the director of the Graduate Program in Plant Biology and
Conservation: Nyree Zerega (nzerega@chicagobotanic.org)
Posted 11/4/09 Graduate
research position - UW-Madison (deer impacts/plant monitoring)
A graduate Research Assistantship will potentially become available
with Don Waller's research group at University of Wisconsin-Madison in
Summer or Fall 2010. The RA will participate in developing a
state-wide native plant monitoring program aimed at quantifying deer
impacts and abundances and assessing the impacts of climate change,
pervasive habitat modification, and shifts in forest and land
management. She/he should be familiar with plant identification
and ecological survey methods and interested in statistics. The
Research Assistant will work closely with a deer impacts research
consortium whose members include local, state, and federal agencies,
NGOs, and researchers from multiple institutions and departments.
In addition to research duties, the RA will work closely with these
partners and citizen scientists to foster this collaborative effort
including creating a web page to share protocols, data, maps, and
results.
Posted 10/31/09 NSF
IGERT Fellowships in the Ecology, Management and Restoration of
Integrated Human-Natural Landscapes at UIC
Two-year NSF IGERT fellowships are available at the University of
Illinois at Chicago in the LEAP ("Landscape, Ecological and
Anthropogenic Processes") doctoral training program. Next year
will be the fith year of the LEAP Program, a broadly interdisciplinary
program with the goal of training future researchers and leaders in the
ecology, management and restoration of integrated human/natural
landscapes. Students earn a Ph.D. in a participating department
after completing a rigorous two-year interdisciplinary training program
that includes a substantial outreach component. The LEAP training
program focuses on the health and vitality of ecosystems in which
nature and people interact closely, and concentrates heavily on
research, restoration and management programs in the greater
metropolitan Chicago area. The LEAP Program involves faculty and
doctoral students from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering,
and Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC. A major innovation
of the UIC IGERT is the active participation of numerous cooperating
partners in the Chicago region (Chicago Wilderness, Chicago Botanic
Garden, Morton Arboretum, Field Museum, US Forest Service, US Army
Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Natural History Survey). For
more information about the program and how to apply, please visit our
website at http://www.leap.uic.edu.
The UIC LEAP Program strongly encourages applications from women and
minorities.
Posted 10/31/09PhD fellowships at U of Louisiana
Doctoral Fellowships and other assistantships available for entering
Ph.D. students in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology at the
University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
We will be awarding University of Louisiana Fellowships and Board of
Regents Fellowships to Ph.D. students entering Fall 2010. UL
Fellows are funded for 3-4 years and have limited teaching
responsibilities, while BoR Fellows are funded for 4 years at and have
no formal teaching duties. Stipends are up to $26,000 per year
(with tuition waiver). Eligibility requirements include US
citizenship (or permanent residency) or degree from a US
institution. We will also have teaching and research
assistantships available for incoming Ph.D. students. Potential
applicants are strongly encouraged to directly contact prospective
advisors. Their contact information and research interests can be
found at our departmental web site (http://biology.louisiana.edu/).
Our graduate program brochure is also posted at our Ecology Center's
site (http://ulceet.com/site90.php).
The Department of Biology has approximately 70 graduate students and 25
graduate faculty members conducting research on a wide variety of
topics.
Posted 10/31/09 Graduate
Fellowships in Sustainability Science
Maine's Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI), a partnership
between the University of Maine and the University of Southern Maine,
offers unprecedented opportunities for graduate students to experience
a truly interdisciplinary learning experience through a $20 million,
5-year program funded by the National Science Foundation's EPSCoR
program. The SSI's mission is to create an integrative research program
and strong stakeholder partnerships to generate improved solutions to
intersecting ecological, social, and economic challenges in and beyond
Maine. Graduate students will participate in collaborative research
experiences with interdisciplinary faculty teams focused on
urbanization, forest ecosystem management, and climate change.
These efforts address the dynamics of social-ecological systems with an
emphasis on moving from knowledge to action. Students with backgrounds
in a wide range of disciplines are encouraged to apply: e.g. social
sciences, biological, earth, and chemical sciences, natural resource
management, communication, engineering, education, mathematics, and
more.
Up to 25 Ph.D. fellowships will be awarded at the University of Maine
with a substantial portion of these beginning in fall 2010. Each
fellowship will include a stipend of $20-25,000/ yr for up to five
years, a tuition waiver, subsidy for health insurance, and some funds
to support thesis research. Masters degrees opportunities will be
offered at the University of Southern Maine.
Posted 10/31/09Doctoral Research Opportunities at Baylor
University
Profs. Boris Lau and Bryan Brooks are jointly recruiting outstanding
PhD students to work on projects studying surface dynamics and
ecological exposure and consequences of emerging contaminants (trace
organics and nanoparticles).
This is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested to
become experts in the emerging field that requires the crossover of
aquatic ecology, toxicology and environmental nanoscience. Baylor
University provides access and training to state-of-the art research
facilities situated in the newly opened $103 million Baylor Sciences
Building (www.baylor.edu/bsb).
The students will be part of a multidisciplinary team of ecologists,
environmental engineers, chemists, geoscientists, toxicologists and
microbiologists from a newly formed Institute of Ecology, Earth, and
Environmental Sciences (www.baylor.edu/tieees).
Core multiuser laboratories with permanent scientific staff in aquatic
science (www.baylor.edu/crasr), spatial science, molecular biosciences
and mass spectrometry are available to support graduate research
pursuits.
Successful applicants must possess a strong academic record and
excellent English communication skills. Highly motivated candidates
with a BS or MS degree in relevant science and/or engineering
disciplines will be considered. Qualified students will be funded
through teaching and/or research assistantships that provide tuition
remission, competitive stipends, health benefits, and travel support to
attend professional meetings. Prospective candidates are encouraged to
submit their CVs to Dr. Bryan Brooks (bryan_brooks@baylor.edu; www.baylor.edu/environmentalscience/index.php?id=3D56293)
and/or Dr. Boris Lau (boris_lau@baylor.edu;
www.baylor.edu/Geology/index.php?id=3D62676).
Please use "Lau-Brooks Research Opportunities" in the subject line.
Review of applicants will continue until all positions are filled.
Preferred start date: January or August 2010
Baylor University is a private university located in Waco, Texas, USA.
Chartered in 1845, it is the oldest university in Texas. Ranked among
the top 100 national universities, the University is classified by the
Carnegie Foundation as research university with high research activity.
Posted 10/31/09 MS
student opportunity in aquatic ecology Department of Biological Sciences,
Wayne State University
Support is available in the Steiner lab at Wayne State University for a
Master of Science student interested in aquatic population and
community ecology. The student will take part in a research project
focused on the interactive effects of environmental perturbations and
dispersal on the structure and dynamics of zooplankton populations. The
student will be encouraged to develop an independent research project
related to the primary project. Research during the summer will be
conducted at Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station
located in southwest Michigan. Support during the academic year
will be provided by departmental teaching assistantships while summer
support will be provided by research assistantships. Funds are also
available for housing during the summer field season.
Qualifications include: a record of academic achievement as an
undergraduate; previous coursework or research experience in ecology or
evolutionary ecology; the ability to work independently; and the
ability to work long hours in the field (enduring heat, leech,
mosquito, humidity, rain, hail, thunderstorms and pond scum).
Those seeking further information about the position should contact Dr.
Chris Steiner (csteiner@wayne.edu).
Wayne State University is an urban
university located in beautiful midtown Detroit. General information
about the Steiner lab and the Biological Sciences Department can be
found at: http://www.clas.wayne.edu/unit-faculty-detail.asp?FacultyID=1721.
For information about the Kellogg Biological Station see: http://www.kbs.msu.edu
To apply: Please email the following to Dr. Chris Steiner (csteiner@wayne.edu):
1) CV, including GPA and GRE scores, 2) a letter of interest describing
general research interests and any prior research experience; and 3)
contact information (and email addresses) of 2-3 references.
Posted 10/30/09 NSF
IGERT Fellowship Opportunities in Polar Environmental Change at
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth is seeking applicants for our NSF Integrative Graduate
Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program in Polar
Environmental Change. Polar systems are at the forefront of global
change science research. We are an interdisciplinary graduate program
in polar sciences and engineering that merges expertise and facilities
from science and engineering departments at Dartmouth College with the
U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL),
creating one of the premier centers of scientific expertise in polar
research. The investment of Dartmouth's Dickey Center for International
Understanding and its Institute of Arctic Studies in forming
relationships with Greenlandic institutions and Inuit leaders provides
the opportunity for intensive field training in Greenland where
science, policy and indigenous issues of the north can be explored.
Collectively these experiences provide rigorous training in polar and
related sciences and produce scientists with an advanced knowledge of
the role of science in policy and the ethics of conducting research
with indigenous people.
Research training is coupled with a coordinated core curriculum that
focuses on three components of Arctic or Antarctic systems responding
to rapid change in climate: 1) the cryosphere - glacial ice, snow, sea
ice systems; 2) terrestrial ecosystems and biogeochemical linkages
between the soil, plant, and animal system; and, 3) human systems - the
process of policy making in political and social systems where Western
science and traditional knowledge provide information.
Applicants should visit the Dartmouth IGERT website for information on
participating departments, requirements, and application
procedures: www.dartmouth.edu/~igert/
The Dartmouth IGERT encourages applications from minorities, women, and
individuals with disabilities. We especially seek to engage with Native
American students, as is Dartmouth's tradition, by offering a graduate
science program that is relevant to their individual needs and those of
their communities.
Lee McDavid, Program Manager
Polar Environmental Change IGERT
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH 03755
603-646-1278
Posted 10/30/09 NSF
fellowships for research on vegetation-climate interactions in the
Amazon
National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate fellowships ($30,000 per
year, for up to two years) are available starting in the 2010-2011
academic year for Amazon-PIRE (Partnership for International Research
and Education) for ecology and earth-system science students to study
vegetation-climate interactions in the Amazon basin (Brazil).
Amazon-PIRE fellows must be admitted to a participating Ph.D. program
at the University of Arizona or Harvard University. Fellowships support
United States citizens or permanent residents, and include an annual
stipend, tuition, health insurance, and travel to Brazilian field sites
and collaborating institutions.
Amazon-PIRE is a U.S.-Brazilian partnership addressing the question,
"What is the future of Amazon forests under climate change?" and
promoting international education, collaboration, and exchange.
Research focii include long term observations (via eddy flux
measurements, forest plot surveys, physiological measurements, remote
sensing, and aircraft sampling), experimental manipulations (in the
Tropical Forest Biome of Biosphere 2), and modeling.
Amazon-PIRE is committed to diversity in education, and encourages the
application of women and underrepresented minorities.
* Application deadline for funding of graduate
fellowships - February 5, 2010
Posted 10/28/09 MSc
Student Opportunity in Aquatic Ecology, River Studies Center,
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Graduate student support is available for a graduate student (MSc)
interested in working on a multidisciplinary research project entitled
"Modeling the response of imperiled freshwater mussels to
anthropogenically induced changes in water temperature, habitat, and
flow in streams of the southeastern and central United States".
The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent
research project to explore the thermal thresholds of juvenile and
adult mussels based on physiological traits. This is a joint
project between the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse. The student would work jointly with Dr.
Teresa Newton (who studies mussel ecology) and Dr. Roger Haro (who
studies the biology of benthic invertebrates).
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse recognizes and appreciates the
importance of water to the competing forces of agriculture, business,
recreation, and nature. Consequently, freshwater is a focus of
teaching and research in the Department of Biology. At the
graduate level, the Department offers an Aquatic Science Concentration
to prepare students for exciting and challenging careers in the study
and management of freshwater resources. Many graduate students in
the program are associated with the River Studies Center (Center) at
the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse which was established in 1972 to
facilitate the University's scientific involvement with environmental
and resource management issues pertinent to the Upper Mississippi
River. The Center has become nationally recognized for its
investigations of non-point source pollutants in rivers, streams,
lakes, and wetlands.
Selection will be based on undergraduate grades (GPA), GRE's (minimum
combined score of 1100 on v-GRE & q-GRE), and letters of reference
from at least three persons with sufficient knowledge of the
applicant's potential for research. Students with proven
experience in measurement of physiological rates are encouraged to
apply.
Support: In-state (Wisconsin) tuition and an annual
stipend, renewable for an additional year.
Starting Date: January 2010 (preferred), June 2010 (acceptable)
Interested students should contact:
Dr. Roger Haro, River Studies Center, University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA; email haro.roge@uwlax.edu
or
Dr. Teresa Newton, U.S. Geological Survey, Upper Midwest Environmental
Sciences Center, La Crosse, WI 54603, USA; email tnewton@usgs.gov
Posted 10/28/09Doctoral
Fellowships - University of Arkansas
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Arkansas is
actively recruiting Distinguished Doctoral Fellows (DDF) and Doctoral
Academy Fellows (DAF) to begin graduate work in August 2010. The
Distinguished Fellowships have a range of $30,000 to $40,000 for a
12-month stipend, and the DAFs have a range of $20,000 to $30,000 for a
12-month stipend. Both are available for up to 4 years of support based
on satisfactory progress. Fellowships will require research and/or
teaching depending upon the major professor chosen. In addition,
fellowships include a full waiver of tuition, health care benefits, and
most fees. Outstanding students from all biological disciplines are
encouraged to apply. Selection will be based on undergraduate
GPA, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and undergraduate (B.S.)
research experience or graduate (M.S.) research experience. Applicants
should contact faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences
whose research they may be interested in directly at http://biology.uark.edu/ For more
information on departmental requirements, see http://biology.uark.edu/1255.htm
or http://www.uark.edu/depts/gradinfo/recruit/funding/fellowships.html
for general requirements. DAF applications can be made at any
time and will be reviewed as received. Review of DDF applications
will begin on 16 January 2010
with decisions made by the end of February. Those qualified applicants
not chosen for a DDF will be offered a DAF. Contact Dr. David McNabb (dmcnabb@uark.edu, 479-575-3251),
Chair, Graduate Studies Committee, Department of Biological Sciences,
for any further information or questions.
We seek applications for an MS student to investigate site requirements
of late-seral woody riparian plants along the upper Missouri River in
central Montana. The primary objective is to assess how multiple
factors (e.g., water availability, soil texture and stratigraphy,
livestock herbivory) affect plant species composition. In
addition, successful applicants will be encouraged to develop and
pursue their own, related study questions. Preferred
qualifications include: a record of strong academic achievement as an
undergraduate; previous coursework and interest in terrestrial plant
ecology and soil science; a desire to conduct independent fieldwork in
remote settings. Site access and fieldwork may require multi-day canoe
trips.
Funding is expected for a January 2010 start, and will include a
stipend of ~ $16,000 per year, an in-state tuition waiver (for Montana
residents), and research expenses including travel and per diem. The
successful candidate will be co-advised by Drs. Michael Merigliano and
Cory Cleveland (College of Forestry and Conservation) at the University
of Montana in Missoula.
To apply: Please email the following application materials (as one
document) to Dr. Cory Cleveland at cory.cleveland@umontana.edu:
1) a current resume or CV, including GPA and GRE scores (if available);
2) a letter of interest, including research interests, professional
goals and prior experience; and 3) contact information, including Email
addresses, of three potential references.
Posted 10/28/09 Graduate
school position in Ecosystem Ecology (Boston Univ)
*Department of Biology - Program in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution
Program in Terrestrial Biogeosciences
Boston University
*I invite applications for doctoral work in my lab beginning fall 2010
in the areas of biogeochemistry, forest ecology, global change biology
and related fields. Applicants should be independent and highly
motivated with academic research and/or field experience in plant
ecology, soil ecology or nutrient cycling. Funding is available to work
on a project examining the impacts of variation in winter climate on
forest productivity and nutrient dynamics. My research program covers a
broad range of topics including human impacts on the global nitrogen
cycle, the effects of exotic pests on forest biogeochemistry, nutrients
inputs from fog to coastal forest ecosystems and the role of
disturbances in nutrient uptake by trees. Our lab has excellent
research facilities, including access to three isotope ratio mass
spectrometers in our department.
I encourage prospective students to contact me (ptempler@bu.edu) to discuss
potential projects and to set up an interview. Formal review of
applications will begin in our department December 7, 2009, but interested
applicants should contact me before the application deadline if
possible.
Pamela Templer, PhD
Assistant Professor
Co-Director of the BU Stable Isotope Laboratory
Department of Biology
Boston University
5 Cummington Street
Boston, MA 02215
The White Lab at Utah State University has an opening for a graduate
student with interests in Macroecology, Community Ecology, or
Ecological Theory/Modeling. Active areas of research in the White
lab include broad scale patterns of biodiversity and body size,
dynamics of ecological communities, and the use of sensor networks for
studying ecological systems. We use computational, mathematical,
and advanced statistical methods in much of our work, so students with
an interest in these kinds of methods are encouraged to apply.
Background in these quantitative techniques is not necessary, only an
interest in learning and applying them. While students interested in
one of the general areas listed above are preferred, students are
encouraged to develop their own research projects depending upon their
interests. Graduate students in the White lab are funded through a
combination of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and
fellowships. Students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. are preferred,
though exceptional students interested in a M.S. will be considered.
Utah State University has an excellent graduate program in ecology with
over 50 faculty and 80+ graduate students across campus affiliated with
the USU Ecology Center (http://www.usu.edu/ecology/).
If you are still interested after checking out the website you should
contact me directly at epwhite@biology.usu.edu.
Please send a CV, GPA, GRE scores (if available), and a brief
description of your general research interests.
DEADLINE: For full consideration, formal applications should be
submitted by January 1st, 2009.
Posted 10/23/09 PhD
Assistantship Available: Ecological Genomics of Drought Stress in
Prairie Grasses
We have a position available for a PhD student to study the ecological
genomics of drought stress. The project will include studies of
the responses of native prairie grasses to variation in precipitation
using the ecologically dominant prairie grass big bluestem as a model.
The work is part of a project funded by the USDA Plant Biology Abiotic
Stress program. The project will include common garden transplant
experiments and genomic approaches to test for the signature of
adaptive genetic differentiation among natural populations of big
bluestem across the precipitation gradient of the Great Plains.
This collaborative research group assembles investigators with
complementary expertise in Plant Ecological Genomics (Johnson www.ksu.edu/johnsonlab/,
Garrett www.ksu.edu/pdecology),
Genomics (Ahkunov eakhunov@ksu.edu),
Evolutionary Genetics (Morgan(http://www.ksu.edu/morganlab/)
and Restoration Ecology (Baer, SIU (www.plantbiology.siu.edu/Faculty/Baer/index.html)
to elucidate the response and adaptation of prairie grasses to abiotic
stresses. This work will take place in the laboratories of Drs.
Johnson, Akhunov, and Garrett, with close collaboration with Drs.
Morgan and Baer. There will also be opportunities to interact with
other researchers in the context of the Ecological Genomics Institute (www.ecogen.ksu.edu).
Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in ecological or
evolutionary genomics. Preference will be given to individuals with
experience in modern molecular approaches and genomics tools.
Review of applicants will begin Dec.15,
and continue until the successful applicant is identified. The starting
date is summer 2010. The position offers competitive salary of $25,000
and benefits.
Applications should include a cover letter with a statement of research
interests and timing of availability, a CV, and names and contact
information for three professional references. Please send your
application through e-mail to Loretta Johnson (Johnson@ksu.edu). To ensure that
your application is received, please include the following in the
subject of your e-mail: "Application for Ecological Genomics
Assistantship".
Kansas State University is located in the college town of Manhattan
(population ~45,000) in the Flint Hills of eastern Kansas, about 2
hours away from Kansas City. Kansas State University is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity
among its employees.
Posted 10/21/09 Graduate
positions in community ecology at URI
I invite applications from motivated students for either masters or
doctoral work beginning in fall 2010 in the field of terrestrial
community ecology at the University of Rhode Island. Full funding for
1-2 students will be provided either as research or teaching
assistantships, depending on student background and availability.
Applicants should be independent, highly motivated, and possess some
research and/or field experience. Research in my lab generally
addresses predator-prey and/or herbivore-plant interactions; specific
research topics have included the population-level consequences of
non-lethal interactions between predators and their prey and the impact
of interactions between invasive species on eastern forests. Detailed
information about the lab is available at http://cels.uri.edu/preisserlab/
Prospective students should contact me (Evan Preisser, preisser@uri.edu) and provide a
short description of research interests and accomplishments, a CV
(including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three
references. I will contact suitable candidates to discuss potential
graduate projects and to set up an interview. Formal department review
of applications will begin February
1, 2010, but interested students should contact me well before
the application deadline.
Evan Preisser, Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biological Sciences, 9 East Alumni Ave.
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI 02881 USA
(w) 401 874-2120 (fax) 401 874-4256
e-mail: preisser@uri.edu http://cels.uri.edu/preisserlab/index.html
Posted 10/20/09 PhD
and MS Assistantships: Fish and Aquatic Ecology Purdue University, Department of
Forestry and Natural Resources West Lafayette, IN, USA
Description:
Multiple (2-3) graduate student (PhD and MS) assistantships available
to participate in research projects exploring ecological dynamics of
Great Lakes fishes. These projects involve an integration of
field studies, laboratory analyses, controlled experiments and
quantitative modeling.
Research topics include:
1) Recruitment and early life history
dynamics: linking early life growth and survival of Great Lakes fishes
to physical processes.
2) Intra-specific life history trait
variation: inter-population variation of maturation schedules, growth
rates, and egg characteristics.
3) Description and modeling of food-web
connections among Great Lakes fishes.
Within these general research topics students will have flexibility to
develop their own thesis projects. Selected individuals will
enroll in Purdue University's Department of Forestry and Natural
Resources (www.fnr.purdue.edu)
in West Lafayette, IN.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a BS (for MS position) or MS (for PhD
position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA
of 3.2 or greater; and above average GRE scores (at least 50th
percentile for quantitative and verbal; at least 4.0 for analytical
writing).
Salary:
Assistantships include stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance.
Start date:
Exact date negotiable (sometime between March-August 2010).
How to Apply:
The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration,
please respond by 18-December-2009
and submit cover letter, CV, GRE scores (unofficial is fine),
transcript (unofficial is fine), and names and contact numbers of three
references to Tomas Höök (thook@purdue.edu;
765-496-6799; www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr/pages/thook.aspx).
Purdue University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
Posted 10/18/09 Ph.D.
opportunities at Dartmouth
The Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Dartmouth
College invites applications from prospective Ph.D. students. We
offer a wide range of opportunities for studying a diversity of
biological systems from ecological and evolutionary perspectives, and
our core group of enthusiastic faculty, graduate students and post-docs
provide an exciting environment in which to pursue a Ph.D http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biology/.
Generous financial support is provided in the form of Dartmouth
Fellowships, health care, and a substantial yearly discretionary fund
for research and travel that are guaranteed for 5 years.
Applicants with excellent records and who demonstrate financial need
are also eligible for a U.S. Department of Education Graduate
Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship http://www.dartmouth.edu/~gradstdy/GAANNAWD.html.
Detailed information about the program, and access to online
applications, are available at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~biology/graduate/eeb/.
Students interested in alpine or polar ecosystems may also apply to the
NSF IGERT training grant program on polar environmental change and its
human dimensions. http://www.dartmouth.edu/~igert/
Applications will be considered beginning on December 1st. Promising
applicants will be invited and hosted for interviews in January.
Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and
encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Posted 10/18/09 MS/PhD
Opportunity in Soil Ecology/Biogeochemistry, Department of Ecosystems
& Conservation Sciences, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Graduate student assistantships: One new graduate assistantship (MS or
PhD) is available to prospective students interested in soil
biogeochemical and microbial community dynamics in recently deglaciated
landscapes. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an
independent project in one of the following areas: soil
biogeochemistry; soil microbial ecology; or plant-microbe interactions.
Motivated students with prior experience using molecular
microbiological techniques are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have a strong record of academic excellence, prior
field and/or laboratory experience, a demonstrated interest in soils or
ecosystems research, and be willing to work in cold, harsh
environments. Student support will include a combination of
teaching/research assistantships, a stipend ($XX/year [sic] for MS students;
$XX/year [sic] for PhD
candidates) and a tuition waiver. Preference will be
given to candidates willing to begin in summer 2020 [sic] (summer salary
included), and academic positions will begin in the fall of 2010.
The community and resources: Missoula, a city of ~ 60,000 people, is a
great place to live and work. It is surrounded by the Bitterroot and
Lolo National Forests, and the Missoula valley includes the Blackfoot,
Bitterroot, and Clark Fork Rivers. It offers immediate access multiple
wilderness areas and national parks, and many outdoor activities.
To apply: For more information, please contact Cory Cleveland (cory.cleveland@umontana.edu).
Students interested in applying should email the following application
materials (as a single PDF or Word document): 1) a current resume or
CV, including GPA and test scores (if available); 2) a letter of
interest, including research interests, professional goals and prior
experience; and 3) contact information, including email addresses, of
three potential references. Applications received by December 15, 2009 will be given
preference, but the position will remain open until a successful
candidate has been identified.
Subject: Graduate Assistantship/Invasive quagga mussels in the arid
southwest
Institution: University of Nevada Las Vegas
An assistantship towards a Master degree of Public Health (MPH) is
available in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health,
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). The candidate will work with
federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as other
research teams to monitor the life histories of quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis)
adults and veligers in Lake Mead and address the key environmental
factors affecting these invasive mussels in this largest reservoir in
the US (by volume). Invasive quagga mussels were discovered in Lake
Mead on January 6, 2007. It is the first known occurrence of the
dreissenid species in the western United States. Now it has been found
in many ecosystems in the arid southwest region.
The final candidate needs to do field work to collect water and
sediment samples in Lake Mead, summarize water quality data, enumerate
quagga mussel veligers and adults, identify and count benthic samples,
present research results in interagency meetings, and draft report to
funding agencies. The funding is available for 2 years. Minimum
requirements include 1) a Bachelor's degree in Ecology, Biology,
Limnology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or related field; 2) good
physical condition; 3) safe driving history; 4) self-motivated
personality; 5) working independently and interactively with a
multidisciplinary team.
The position starts from January 2010 depending on the availability of
qualified applicant. Interested students should send CV, letter
describing their qualifications, contact list of three references, and
unofficial transcripts to Dr. David Wong (David.Wong@unlv.edu),
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of
Nevada at Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway Box 453064, Las Vegas NV
89154 (Tel: 702-895-2446/Fax: 702-895-5166). Electronic submission is
preferred. The due date for application is December 7, 2009. More information
about graduate studies at UNLV can be found at http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/.
Posted 10/12/09 Graduate
Assistantship in Freshwater Ecotoxicology
A graduate research assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D.) is available for a
student to work on a project that examines how the diversity of
freshwater species influences the transport and fate of nanoparticles
through a food web. The project is part of the new NSF/EPA funded
Center for the Environmental Implications of Nanomaterials (CEIN),
which brings together a team of engineers, medical doctors, and
environmental scientists from several University of California campuses
to study the biological impacts of nanomaterials from cells to
ecosystems.
The student will help set-up and manage the proposed experiments, as
well as develop their own thesis or dissertation topic to compliment
the broader goals of the project. A background in ecology,
environmental science, limnology, toxicology, or a related field is
required. Experience working with freshwater organisms is preferred,
but not required.
UCSB is scenically located between the beach and mountains, and boasts
a terrific quality of life. Top-notch research facilities are
available, and interaction with faculty in the Institute for
Computational Earth System Science, the Bren School of Environment, the
Marine Science Institute, and the National Center for Ecological
Analysis and Synthesis offers unparalleled opportunity for training
that spans multiple disciplines and ecosystems.
The assistantship offers a competitive stipend plus tuition and health
insurance. Applications are due to the University of
California-Santa Barbara's Graduate Division (https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp/)
by December 15th.
UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
Posted 10/7/09 Grad
Student Postitions: Ph.D. Fellowships in Ecosystem Restoration
The State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) encourages qualified
individuals to apply for doctoral study in ecosystem restoration. The
Ecosystem Restoration through Interdisciplinary Exchange (ERIE) program
provides students with the technical, professional, and personal skills
necessary to become leaders in the rapidly advancing field of ecosystem
restoration. The ERIE Program is innovative and
interdisciplinary, combining academic training in environmental
sciences, engineering, and policy with focused research on ecological
restoration linked to nationally-recognized watershed and stream
restoration efforts in western New York State and the lower Great Lakes
watershed.
Eligible ERIE students (US citizens or permanent residents only) are
funded through a National Science Foundation IGERT traineeship (www.igert.org) that provides tuition,
a generous stipend, and a research allowance for two years of Ph.D.
graduate work, followed by additional support through departmental
assistantships. ERIE Program trainees take several core courses in
ecosystem restoration principles and practice, attend external
professional training short courses, and have the opportunity for
Canadian academic exchange activities, while also completing
requirements for a doctorate in any of the eight participating science,
engineering, and policy programs at the University at Buffalo or at
nearby Buffalo State College.
Applications are due February 1, 2010
for admission in the Fall 2010 semester. For program and application
information, please visit www.erie.buffalo.edu
or contact:
David M. Blersch
Director, ERIE IGERT Program
State University of New York at Buffalo
202 Jarvis Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-4001
Email: igert-erie@buffalo.edu
Posted 10/6/09 Graduate
Assistantship in Freshwater Ecology
A graduate research assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D.) is available for a
student to work on a newly funded National Science Foundation project
that examines the relationship between species diversity and the
productivity of aquatic ecosystems. The goal of this project is
to resolve two contrasting perspectives - one that suggests species
diversity is a primary determinant of the productivity of ecosystems,
and a second that suggests species diversity is simply a consequence of
ecosystem production. The project will use stream ecosystems as a
model, focusing on the diversity of both primary producers (freshwater
algae) and consumers (invertebrate herbivores). The work includes
field and laboratory experiments, as well as a theoretical component
through collaboration with Dr. Kevin Gross at North Carolina State
University.
The student will help set-up and manage the proposed experiments, as
well as develop their own thesis or dissertation topic to compliment
the broader goals of the project. A background in ecology,
environmental science, limnology, or a related field is required.
Experience working with freshwater organisms is preferred, but not
required.
UCSB is scenically located between the beach and mountains, and boasts
a terrific quality of life. Top-notch research facilities are
available, and interaction with faculty in the Institute for
Computational Earth System Science, the Bren School of Environment, the
Marine Science Institute, and the National Center for Ecological
Analysis and Synthesis offers unparalleled opportunity for a graduate
training that spans multiple disciplines and ecosystems.
The assistantship offers a competitive stipend plus tuition and health
insurance. Applications are due to the University of
California-Santa Barbara's Graduate Division (https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp/)
by December 15th.
UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
Posted 10/6/09 GRADUATE
STUDIES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
The Department of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University invites
applications from prospective graduate students for Fall 2010. We have
an active, well-supported, and diverse Ecology and Evolution faculty
engaged in research in Virginia and around the world. Graduate students
may apply through our Biology Masters in Science or Integrative Life
Sciences Ph.D. programs. Competitive funding and tuition waivers are
available to qualified students in both programs, and may include
fellowships, and research/teaching assistantships. Please visit www.has.vcu.edu/bio/ to find
information about both programs.
VCU is the largest public university in Virginia. We are located in
Richmond, within easy reach of the Virginia coastal plain, Chesapeake
Bay, James River, Virginia barrier islands and Blue Ridge Mountains,
providing excellent opportunities for research in diverse natural
systems. On campus research facilities include the Trani Center
greenhouse, aquatics facility, and IACUC approved animal facility. A
satellite lab of the Nucleic Acids Core Facility provides a broad range
of support for molecular approaches. The Environmental Analyses
Laboratory provides state-of-the-art analytical services to support
research in the environmental sciences. The Bioinformatics
Computational Core Laboratory supports several supercomputing clusters
and a research laboratory with access to state-of-the-art genomics and
proteomics software and databases for research applications. In
addition, VCU's Rice Center for Environmental Life Sciences, located 30
minutes from campus, encompasses 342 acres of aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems along the James River. It provides an outstanding resource
for field-based research by both faculty and graduate students in the
department. Facilities include new office and lab space, conference
center, and boat house. For more information, see www.vcu.edu/rice/.
Our graduate faculty in Ecology and Evolution include:
John E. Anderson, Remote Sensing and Environmental Biology
Bonnie L. Brown, Ecological and Conservation Genetics
Paul Bukaveckas, River and Ecosystems Ecology
Rodney J. Dyer, Population Genetics and Phylogeography
Michael Fine, Sensory Physiology and Ecology of Fishes
Rima B. Franklin, Microbial Ecology and Environmental Microbiology
Gregory C. Garman, Fish Ecology
Christopher M. Gough, Forest Ecophysiology and Ecosystem Ecology
Karen Kester, Insect Behavioral and Evolutionary Ecology
Ghislaine Mayer, Parasitology, Microbiology and Cell Biology
Leigh McCallister. Aquatic Ecology and Oceanography
Stephen McIninch, Fish Ecology
Maria C. Rivera, Computational Evolutionary Biology and Phylogenetics
Leonard A. Smock, Stream Ecology and Aquatic Entomology
J. "Clint" Turbeville, Animal Systematics and Evolution
James R. Vonesh, Population and Community Ecology
Donald R. Young, Plant Physiological Ecology
Competitive students have GPAs >3.0 and combined GRE scores 1,100 or
greater. Experience, reference letters, and rationale for applying to
the program are important elements of the application. Prospective
students must apply through VCU's graduate school (http://www.vcu.edu/graduate/ps/admission.html)
or through the Office of International Education (http://www.vcu.edu/oie/). For full
financial consideration, applications must be received by January 15.
Applicants that have identified faculty sponsors are more likely to be
accepted and to receive financial support. Interested students are
strongly encouraged to contact prospective mentors directly for more
information, or graduate studies directors Dr. Jennifer K. Stewart
(Biology MSc; www.has.vcu.edu/bio/graduate/,
jstewart@vcu.edu) or Dr. Robert
Tombes (Integrative LS PhD; www.vcu.edu/lifesci/phd/,
rmtombes@vcu.edu).
Posted 9/30/09 NSF
IGERT fellowships in "Watershed Science and Policy"
Southern Illinois University (SIU) is offering PhD fellowships under
NSF's Integrative Graduate Education Research and Training (IGERT)
program. Fellowships are available to U.S. citizens and permanent
residents in any water-, river- or watershed-related field of study,
including Geology, Hydrology, Geography, Engineering, Plant Biology,
Zoology, Ecology, and other areas. Applicants should have a
MS-level degree at the time of enrollment (direct PhD possible in cases
of exceptional merit) and should have grades, test scores, and research
records commensurate with one of NSF's most coveted fellowship
awards. Fellowship benefits include $30,000/year stipends,
$10,500/year education allowances, student laptops, annual
international river basin tours, and support for research, conference
travel, etc. Application deadline in Jan. 31, 2010. For more
information, please see http://www.igert.siu.edu
or contact igert@siu.edu.
Posted 9/27/09 GRADUATE
ASSISTANTSHIPS IN AQUATIC ECOLOGY, BAYLOR UNIV.
The Aquatic Ecology Lab (http://www.baylor.edu/aquaticlab)
at Baylor University is seeking applicants for up to two PhD graduate
assistantships starting summer or fall 2010. Applicants may apply
to PhD programs in Biology (http://www.baylor.edu/biology/index.php?id=14903)
or Ecological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (EEES) (http://www.baylor.edu/tieees).
Applicants may wish to apply to both programs to ensure full
consideration for assistantships.
We are particularly interested in applicants who will structure their
PhD
research within one or more of the following (or related) ongoing
research
areas in the lab:
1) The collective role of watershed physiography,
upland vegetation, and riparian wetlands in constraining nutrient
availability and energy pathways in small, salmon-rearing streams on
the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
2) How does nutrient enrichment influence
biogeochemical processes in stream bacterial-algal (periphyton)
communities? How do consumers (macroinvertebrates and fish)
interact with nutrient enrichment to influence stream biogeochemical
processes?
3) How have reduced hydrological connectivity and
increased flow diversions and effluent discharges influenced
historical fish species distributions and genetic diversity in stream
networks in Texas?
Baylor affords outstanding research and teaching facilities. The
Aquatic Ecology Lab is housed in the new 500,000 sq. ft Baylor Sciences
Building and recently moved into brand-new expansion space to
accommodate growth of the lab. Student offices are situated
adjacent to the lab and other aquatic teaching and research labs, most
notably the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (http://www.baylor.edu/crasr), a
state-of-the-art analytical laboratory supporting a suite of water,
soil, and tissue chemical analyses. A stable-isotope mass
spectrometer lab available on-site for student research also is opening
in spring 2009. Off campus, the 180-acre Lake Waco Wetlands
(http://www.lakewacowetlands.com) supports our new Baylor Experimental
Aquatic Research (BEAR) outdoor stream facility (http://www.baylor.edu/aquaticlab/index.php?id=45868),
one of the largest and most realistic experimental stream facilities in
North America. Baylor offers excellent financial support for
highly qualified applicants. Annual stipends range from
$18,000-25,000, with the higher stipends awarded to top
applicants. Admission to either Biology or EEES PhD programs
guarantees full tuition remission (up to a $20,000 value per year as of
2009), health insurance benefits, and additional funding opportunities
to cover fees, books, etc.
To apply to Biology and/or EEES, please review university admission
guidelines (http://www.baylor.edu/graduate/index.php?id=42273).
In addition to these application materials, applicants should possess
an M.S. degree or substantial undergraduate research experience and a
GRE verbal + quantitative score of 1200 or higher. Applicants
also much possess a U.S. driver's license. If you meet these
criteria and are interested in applying, please contact Dr. Ryan S.
King (Ryan_S_King@baylor.edu)
for more information. For full consideration, applications must
be received by FEBRUARY 15, 2010.
Posted 9/19/09 MS
research assistantship - native springsnails and an invasive snail
*Job Description*: There is funding for a MS student to work in the lab
of David Rogowski at Texas Tech University on a project entitled,
"Native springsnails and the invasive red-rim melania snail (Melanoides tuberculata), species
habitat associations and life history investigations in the San Solomon
Spring complex, Texas". The objectives of this research is to determine
patterns of abundance, distribution, and habitat use of two native
snails, Phantom Cave snail (Cochliopa
texana), Phantom Spring tryonia (Tryonia cheatumi), and the invasive
red-rim melania snail (Melanoides
tuberculta) in San Solomon Springs, and potential interactions.
Both native snails are State Listed Priority and Federal Candidate
species. San Solomon Springs is located in Balmorhea State Park, in
west Texas. More information on the project and my lab can be found at http://www.rw.ttu.edu/rogowski/rogowski_research.html
*Location*: Department of Natural Resources, Texas Tech University,
Lubbock TX.
*Stipend*: ~$15,000/year, with tuition waiver. Student fees and health
insurance (if you want it) come out of the stipend.
*Start date*: January 2010
*Qualifications*: BS in ecology/biology, with an emphasis in aquatic
ecology. Applicant should be motivated, have a strong work ethic, and
play well with others. Applicants with field research experience
preferred, and those with macroinvertebrate sampling/identification
experience will be given a priority.
*Application Procedure*: Interested applicants should send a cover
letter explaining their interest along with a CV and GRE scores to the
e-mail address below. Our Department requires: GPA, GRE scores
(>1100 favored), 3 letters of reference, C.V. Information on formal
application as an MS candidate can be found at http://www.rw.ttu.edu/ttunrm/
I will be accepting applications until 4
December 2009 or until a suitable candidate is selected.
David Rogowski
Assistant Professor
Department of Natural Resources Management
Texas Tech University
Box 42125
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2125 USA
Posted 9/18/09 GAANN
PhD Fellowships: Ecology, Evolution, and Genomics in Changing
Environments KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MANHATTAN
The Division of Biology at Kansas State University has been awarded new
funding from the US Department of Education GAANN program to support up
to seven Graduate Fellows for PhD research in the areas of Ecology,
Evolution and Genomics (EEG). The Graduate Assistance in Areas of
National Need (GAANN) program provides fellowships to assist graduate
students with excellent academic records who can demonstrate financial
need. EEG GAANN Fellowships include tuition and a stipend of up
to $30,000 per year (based on financial need).
The Ecology, Evolution and Genomics GAANN draws on the strengths of our
Ecological Genomics Institute (http://ecogen.ksu.edu),
expertise in Grassland Ecology, and Konza Prairie Long Term Ecological
Research (LTER) program (http://kpbs.konza.ksu.edu).
Areas of study open to Graduate Fellows include:
-Molecular and Physiological Basis of Organismal Adaptation
-Genetic Architecture of Speciation
-Population Structure of Grassland Species
-Conservation Genetics
-Ecological Genomics
-Metagenomics
-Community Ecology
-Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology.
GAANN awards are made to programs and institutions to sustain and
enhance the capacity for teaching and research in areas of national
need. The interdisciplinary GAANN program in Biology at Kansas
State University will address the critical need to train biologists to
be effective teachers and skilled researchers in diverse professional
and cultural contexts. One outcome of the GAANN program will be
to train graduate students who are capable of addressing important
conceptual and practical issues in interdisciplinary research in the
biological sciences.
The application deadline for admission in Fall 2010 is December 15, 2009.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States
or its territories. Individuals from groups underrepresented in
science are particularly encouraged to apply! For application
instructions and additional information, visit: www.k-state.edu/eeg.
Doris R. Merrill, dmerrill@k-state.edu
Program Coordinator, Kansas State University
Division of Biology, Ackert Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4901
Phone: (785) 532-3482, Fax: (785) 532-6653
Posted 9/16/09 Ph.D.
student position: community ecology/macroecology
The Ernest Lab at Utah State University has an opening for a Ph.D
student in the general areas of Community Ecology or Macroecology to
start fall 2010. Active areas of research in the Ernest lab
include desert ecology, long-term dynamics of community properties, and
the role of body size in the ecology and life-history of mammals. While
students interested in one of the general areas listed above are
preferred, students are free to develop their own research projects
depending upon their interests. Graduate students in the Ernest lab are
funded through a combination of research assistantships, teaching
assistantships, and fellowships. Utah State University has an
excellent graduate program in ecology with over 50 faculty and 80+
graduate students across campus affiliated with the USU Ecology Center (http://www.usu.edu/ecology/).
Interested students should contact Dr. Morgan Ernest (morgane@biology.usu.edu) by Dec 1st, 2009 with their CV, GRE
scores, and a brief statement of research interests.
Posted 9/15/09 PhD
Graduate Research Position Population dynamics in desert stream
ecosystems Department of Zoology, Oregon State
University
The Lytle Lab at Oregon State University (science.oregonstate.edu/lytlelab)
seeks a highly motivated PhD student to pursue doctoral research as
part of a collaborative project that aims to understand how flow
intermittence and landscape connectivity govern the population dynamics
of aquatic invertebrates and amphibians in southern Arizona streams.
The student will use fieldwork (population surveys, habitat
measurements) and laboratory methods (mtDNA and microsatellites) to
understand how hydrologic connectivity influences the population
dynamics of aquatic organisms. The successful applicant will be advised
by Dr. Dave Lytle (Department of Zoology, Oregon State University,
Corvallis), and will work closely with researchers from University of
Washington, State University of New York, and partners in Arizona
including AZ Game and Fish Department and The Nature Conservancy.
Qualifications: BS or MS in ecology, zoology, or related field with
competitive GPA and GRE scores. Priority will be given to applicants
with previous experience studying aquatic invertebrates (biology,
ecology, and sampling techniques), quantitative skills, and/or a
background in molecular methods such as mtDNA or microsatellite
analysis. A demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals
and experience conducting research in arid and semi-arid ecosystems is
preferred, but not required.
Location: The position will be located within the Department of
Zoology, Oregon State University. Zoology houses expertise in ecology,
evolution, physiology, and genomics of aquatic and terrestrial
organisms. Corvallis is home to a productive community of aquatic
biologists, distributed across the OSU campus and at regional research
labs for the EPA, USGS, and USFS. OSU maintains the largest insect
collection in the Pacific Northwest (osac.science.oregonstate.edu)
and is among the top-ranked North American universities for
conservation biology and ecology/evolutionary biology.
Funding: The position will be funded primarily by graduate research
assistantships (GRAs), with the opportunity to hold a teaching
assistantship (GTA) during some academic quarters. The Department of
Zoology guarantees 5 years of support for PhD students.
Start date: Fall 2010 (Summer 2010 preferred)
Contact: To apply email a cover letter that addresses your interest and
experience, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact
information for at least three references to: Dr. Dave Lytle, lytleda@oregonstate.edu.
Screening of applicants will occur prior to the Zoology application
deadline on January 15, 2010.
OSU is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among
its employees.
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