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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
Research Assistantship Evolutionary Ecology of
Plant-Herbivore Interactions University of Wisconsin, Madison
A Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. - Ph.D. or Ph.D. only) is
available for work with the research groups of Rick Lindroth and Eric
Kruger at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Funded by a new,
five-year NSF grant, this research addresses genetic, ontogenetic and
environmental factors that influence aspen defense (chemical
resistance, tolerance, escape) against mammalian herbivores (e.g.,
deer). Primary objectives of the work are to: 1) characterize aspen
chemical defense traits, 2) assess costs/benefits of resistance,
tolerance and escape, and 3) evaluate the selective impact of browsing
on the genetic structure of defense traits in an experimental
population. Applicants must be interested in investigating both the
chemical and population genetics aspects of plant-herbivore
interactions. Applicants should pursue admission to the graduate
program in http://www.zoology.wisc.edu/
Zoology
(Ecology), http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/
Forest
and Wildlife Ecology, or http://www.botany.wisc.edu/
Botany.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a premier institution for
research in ecology and evolution, and has ranked among the top five
research universities in the United States for each of the past 20
years.
Qualifications:
Highly motivated individuals with superior academic credentials and
strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. Well-developed
interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates must be able to work
independently as well as part of a collaborative research team.
Stipend/benefits:
50% Research Assistantships currently provide a stipend of $ $20,184
(12 mo.), tuition waiver, and excellent medical/dental health plans.
Position available beginning in summer or fall of 2010.
Inquiries:
Send preliminary e-mail letter of inquiry, describing research
interests and academic qualifications, to:
237 Russell Labs
1630 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI 53706 U.S.A.
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 MS/PhD
Assistantship // Urban Long-Term Research // NCSU URBAN ECOLOGY GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY,
SPRING 2010
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources seeks a highly
qualified graduate student for work serving as a foundation for urban
long-term research in the "Triangle" region of North Carolina.
Research will be conducted in the context of a larger effort to
influence the policies that allow for the sustainable and equitable
provisioning of ecosystem services. Urban research in the
Triangle involves scientists from NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill,
and Duke University. It will provide rich opportunities for
interaction among scientists and students from other urban research
sites around the nation.
Graduate research at either MS or PhD level will focus on demographic
comparisons of populations both consuming and producing ecosystem
services provided by Jordan Lake in the Triangle.
Support includes stipend, tuition and fees, and health insurance for at
least two years. Preferred start date: January 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should:
•Have a strong academic background that will support socio-ecological
research;
•Possess strong quantitative skills;
•Have excellent scores in all three components of the GRE (verbal,
quantitative, critical thinking/analytic writing) and a high
undergraduate/graduate GPA;
•Be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Second, potential candidates should also prepare to submit an
application (including personal statement, CV, three letters of
recommendation, transcripts, GRE scores) through the North Carolina
State University Graduate School on-line application process.
Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will
remain open until filled. http://cnr.ncsu.edu/fer/grads/degprogs.html
FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources is recognized
internationally as a leader in graduate education. Currently, more than
140 students (40% doctoral, 60% master's) are pursuing graduate degrees
in forestry, fisheries and wildlife sciences, and natural
resources. Graduate programs emphasize hands-on research,
teaching, and external field opportunities. We produce graduate
students who have the knowledge, skills and willingness required to
succeed as responsible scientists, teachers and practitioners.
North Carolina State University is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and
encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons
with disabilities.
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 MSc/PhD
Opportunity in Paleoecology
A graduate student position in paleoecology is available to start in
the summer or fall of 2010 at the University of Victoria, British
Columbia, Canada (http://www.uvic.ca/).
The main approach used in my lab is to examine ecological dynamics
using the geological record and techniques such as pollen analysis that
provide a long-term perspective on vegetation dynamics. Research
focuses on the development and dynamics of vegetation communities since
the last glaciation and the climatic and non-climatic factors that
drive vegetation dynamics. The main geographical focus of the lab is
the Pacific coast of Canada, a region characterized today by temperate
rainforest. There are a number of specific research projects available
but students are also encouraged to develop their own projects.
Applicants should be highly-motivated, with a strong background in
community ecology and/or Quaternary geology and excellent academic
standing. Guaranteed funding is available through a combination of
fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.
Interested students are encouraged to contact me as soon as possible
via email (tlacours@uvic.ca) and
to send a CV/resume, an unofficial copy of university transcripts, and
a brief statement of scientific interests.
Terri Lacourse
Department of Geography
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 3R4
Canada
Posted 10/17/09 PhD
assistantship: brook trout ecology at the University of Massachusetts -
Amherst
Ecology and population genetics of brook trout in the Delaware Gap
National Recreation Area
The project: The status of brook trout populations in the Delaware Gap
National Recreation Area is unclear. This specific goal of this project
is to provide scientific support for a brook trout management plan in
the Park. The broader goal is to use information collected in the Park
to contribute to a larger effort to develop hierarchical models of
brook trout population persistence. Field work in the Park will include
an extensive survey to identify population structure based on
microsatellites and an intensive 1-year PIT tag study to estimate
seasonal body growth, survival and movement. Responsibilities will
include participation in the extensive field study, leading the
intensive PIT tag study, and genotyping sampled fish. Beyond these
responibilities, the student will have opportunities to define
dissertation topics.
Qualifications: MS (preferred) or BS in ecology, fisheries or genetics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong quantitative
skills, including familiarity with linear mixed models and hierarchical
Bayesian modeling. Interest in applying scientific results to natural
resources management.
Stipend: Full time, $20K/year plus benefits. Tuition waiver from
UMass. Additional funds are available for travel and research
expenses.
To apply: Please send CV, transcripts (unofficial OK), and names, phone
numbers and email addresses of 3 references to Ben Letcher at bletcher@nrc.umass.edu.
Specify intererest in either the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology
Program (http://www.bio.umass.edu/oeb/)
or the Natural Resources Conservation Department (http://nrc.umass.edu/).
Closing date: November 13, 2009
Silvio O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center
U.S. Geological Survey
Biological Resources Division
P.O. Box 796 -- One Migratory Way
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-3803
Cell: (413) 522-9417
FAX (413) 863-9810
Posted 10/17/09 Graduate
Research Assistant, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Dept. of
Entomology, or Inter-College Degree Program in Ecology, Penn State
University
Available: Summer/Fall, 2010
Position Description: Graduate Research Assistantship (Ph.D.) in
Crop and Soil Sciences, Entomology, or Ecology.
Seeking a Ph.D. student to participate in a project on reduced tillage
organic cropping systems, Improving Weed and Insect Management in
Organic Reduced-Tillage Cropping Systems. Our overall goal is to
develop sustainable reduced-tillage organic feed grain production
systems that integrate pest (weed and insect) and soil management
practices to overcome production constraints associated with high
residue, reduced-tillage environments. There will be a soil quality
component to the experiments. The project activities will include
on-station and on-farm research and extension. In addition to
field-based research, there will be opportunities to develop and
deliver extension programs on organic agriculture.
Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. degree in plant or soil science,
entomology, biological sciences, environmental sciences, ecology, or
other agriculture-related discipline. Strong written and oral
communication skills necessary. Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA. GRE
test scores are required.
Facilities: The Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences and
Entomology are two of 12 departments in the College of Agricultural
Sciences with a campus-wide student body of about 40,000 full-time
students. The Penn State University Park Campus is located in State
College in Central Pennsylvania. State College is a community of
approximately 40,000 year round residents nestled in the heart of the
Allegheny Mountains. The geographic setting is one of fertile
agricultural valleys situated between tree covered ridges.
Agriculture is Pennsylvania's number one industry with dairy and other
livestock, grain and forage crops, tree fruits, and vegetable
production being key industries.
For additional information contact:
Dr. Bill Curran, email: wcurran@psu.edu
and phone: (814) 863-1014 or
Dr. Mary Barbercheck, email: meb34@psu.edu
and phone: (814) 863-2982
Application: Send letter of interest, resume, and transcripts to:
Dr. William S. Curran, Professor of Weed Science, 210 ASI, Dept. of
Crop and Soil Sciences
University Park, PA 16802
(814)863-1014
(814)863-7043 (Fax)
and
Dr. Mary Barbercheck, Professor of Entomology, 501 ASI, Dept. of
Entomology
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 863 - 2982
(814) 865 - 3048 (Fax)
Posted 10/15/09 Graduate
Assistantship and Postdoctoral Associate Positions
I am seeking to fill two positions to work on a project investigating
the role of root characteristics (morphology, growth patterns and
foraging behavior, nutrient uptake abilities) in explaining competitive
success of invasive species in forests. The project will involve
root excavations and root system measurements, experimental studies of
root growth with respect to nutrient (mainly nitrogen) availability,
experimental studies of root growth as a determinant of competitive
interactions, and stable isotope-based measurements of nitrogen uptake
capacity. The project is being done in collaboration with Dr.
Jason Grabosky, an expert on root system morphology and
structural characteristics.
A postdoctoral associate is sought who has experience in the analysis
of root system morphology and growth. This person will handle the
field-based root system excavations, morphological analyses, and
implementation of the competition experiments. Experience and/or
training in soil science and/or nutrient dynamics would also be
desirable.
A graduate student (Ph. D.) is sought who has a background and
interest in soils and/or nitrogen dynamics and its role as both a
factor mediating competition and a factor mediating root growth and
activity patterns (foraging 'behavior'). The student will apply
to and enroll in the Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution (http://ecoevo.rutgers.edu/), a
large and dynamic graduate program based on the New Brunswick
(NJ) campus of Rutgers University.
Posted 10/15/09 Available
Graduate Positions in Evolutionary Ecology
The Langerhans Lab at North Carolina State University is looking for
exceptional and enthusiastic Ph.D. students, and anticipates accepting
approximately two new students starting fall 2010. While the lab
primarily accepts Ph.D. students, exceptional students wishing to
pursue a M.S. will also be considered. Additional information for
prospective students can be found here: http://faculty-staff.ou.edu/L/Randall.B.Langerhans-1/labopps.html.
Research in the Langerhans Lab investigates a wide range of questions
in evolutionary ecology, with empirical work focusing on aquatic
systems (e.g., fishes, amphibians) and lizards. Due to this
breadth of interests, graduate students can pursue a variety of
research trajectories. Examples of ongoing research interests in
the lab include: evolutionary consequences of anthropogenic impacts,
ecological speciation, morphological and locomotor evolution,
predictability of phenotypic evolution, functional morphology of
locomotion, predator-prey coevolution, genital evolution in livebearing
fishes, phylogeography, phenotypic plasticity, adaptive constraints of
gene flow, sensory bias, evolution of sexual dimorphism, and links
between locomotor, feeding, and life history evolution.
North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina's
state capital. The campus is home to a vibrant research
community, and immersed within a thriving area for ecology and
evolutionary biology research (e.g., within a 30-minute drive of Duke
University, UNC Chapel Hill, the National Evolutionary Synthesis
Center). The city is further conveniently located approximately 2
hours from both the ocean and the mountains.
If you are interested in joining the lab, please contact Dr. Brian
Langerhans (langerhans@ncsu.edu) and provide a short description of
your research interests and accomplishments, CV (including GPA and GRE
scores), and contact information for three references. For those
subsequently encouraged to apply, information on the application
process can be found here: http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/biology/index.cfm?pageID=951.
Posted 10/14/09 Opening:
PhD Student in Biogeography, Societies, Climate Change, or Species
Interactions
Positions for PhD students are available in the laboratory of Rob Dunn
at North Carolina State University, with funding through a mix of
research assistantships and TAs to work on any of a wide range of
topics. Student should be curious, driven and excited enough about
science that it is what they might choose to do were they to win the
lottery.
Opportunities exist to work on societies (be they insect or otherwise),
climate change, biogeography or some combination thereof. Within this
context, students interested in the biology of parasites, infectious
diseases, mutualists (be they butterflies, plants, microbes or anything
else) or commensals of social insects and other societies are
particularly encouraged to apply.
Students who are interested in applying to the lab should send a CV, a
list of reference writers, and a writing sample to Rob_Dunn "at"
ncsu.edu. The CV should include information about existing skill sets
such as languages spoken, molecular techniques, natural history
knowledge, databasing abilities, GIS, or taxonomic knowledge. If you
can identify, for example, every ant, fungus, springtail, carnivore
tick, or mammal species in New Mexico, Alberta or anywhere else, let me
know.
Current student projects in the lab include work on the biogeography of
carnivores and their parasites, the behavior of male ants, the
consequences of the cryptic invasion of a termite specialist ant, and
modeling of the interactions between seed dispersers and seeds. Lab
projects include global analysis of the biogeography of ants, modeling
consequences of climate change for insects, pests and diseases, and an
effort to work with NASA to highlight areas where discovery of new
species is most likely.
Inquires from individuals of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented
groups are particularly encouraged.
Posted 10/14/09 Assistantships
in Community Ecology at Univ. of Kansas
Graduate Assistantships (M.A. or Ph.D. level) are available in the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of
Kansas. I am seeking highly motivated students interested in
experimental community ecology, grassland biodiversity and restoration.
Research opportunities exist within the context of an NSF-funded study
testing alternative models of plant community assembly and using
grasslands as a model study system. Students will be encouraged
to develop research projects related to one or more of the following
related themes: community assembly, ecological succession, species
coexistence and biodiversity, metacommunity dynamics, disturbance
ecology, biological invasions, community and ecosystem restoration,
impacts of climate change.
Successful applicants are guaranteed financial support (2 years for
M.A., 5 years for Ph.D). The department also provides support for
travel to attend and present results at national and international
meetings. Additional funds to support graduate student research are
available through the departmental endowment.
Positions are available for an August 2010 start date.
For more information please contact:
Bryan Foster
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2106
785-864-4361, bfoster@ku.edu http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/faculty/foster.shtml
Posted 10/13/09 PhD
and MS assistantships in nutrient enrichment of detritus-based stream
food webs
Five graduate student assistantships (3 Ph.D. and 2 M.S.) are available
as part of a newly funded project examining the responses of
detritus-based stream food webs to concentrations and ratios of
dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus. Two Ph.D. positions will be based at
the University of Georgia and will focus on detrital carbon dynamics
and responses of predatory salamanders, respectively. A third Ph.D.
position will be based at the University of Alabama and will examine
macroinvertebrate food web responses. Both M.S. positions will be
based at Coastal Carolina University and will focus on microbial
responses to N:P gradients using field and laboratory experiments. All
fieldwork will be based at the Coweeta Long term Ecological Research
site in Otto, North Carolina. We are looking for students with a
holistic view of ecological ramifications of nutrient enrichment,
strong interest in integrating a stoichiometric perspective across
taxonomic groups, significant research experience and demonstrated
communication skills. The positions will start in Summer or Fall 2010,
with microbial positions starting as early as January 2010. The
successful candidates will receive full tuition waivers and competitive
stipends. For more information, contact Amy Rosemond (rosemond@uga.edu) or John Maerz (jmaerz@warnell.uga.edu) for
the UGA positions, Jon Benstead (jbenstead@bama.ua.edu)
for the UA position, or Vlad Gulis (vgulis@coastal.edu)
for the two CCU positions.
Posted 10/13/09 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 Ph.D.
Research Assistantship, South Dakota State University Brookings, South
Dakota
Stipend: Ph.D. - $20,778/yr; annual increases, plus substantial
tuition waiver.
Closing: Open until filled.
Responsibilities: Lake mapping and database integration that
leads to a classification system and habitat restoration plan. Project
will involve some physical lake mapping and truthing, but most effort
will be in performing spatial computing and database manipulation. Must
report results in peer-reviewed publications and oral presentations.
Qualifications: Interest in landscape processes that influence lake
habitat quality and fish communities. Applicants should have a B.S. or
M.S. in fisheries, limnology, landscape ecology, or related
interdisciplinary field and competitive GPA and GRE scores. Strong
computer, analytical and writing skills, good knowledge of geographic
information systems (e.g., ArcMap), and databases (e.g., STATSGO,
STORET, GAP). Ability to interact and work effectively with
multi-disciplinary groups is essential.
Contact: Send letter of interest, resume, names, phone numbers or
email addresses of three references, and copies of transcripts and GRE
scores (photocopies & email attachments acceptable) to: Michael
Brown, michael.brown@sdstate.edu,
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, SDSU, Brookings, SD
57007-1696.
Posted 10/10/09 M.S.
in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies
Coastal Carolina University (15 miles from Myrtle Beach) offers a
graduate degree (M.S.) in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies. The
program consists of 24 hrs of coursework and 6 hrs of thesis
research. Courses are taught primarily by faculty members from
two academic departments: biology and marine science. The
coursework involves three core classes stressing coastal physical
processes, ecology, and environmental policy. Located near
coastal marshes, swamps, a large unregulated river, barrier islands,
and the ocean, the program offers exceptional opportunities for basic
and applied research. Students pursue projects that
contribute to characterization and preservation of the coastal
ecosystem and organisms that thrive in this ecosystem.
Assistantships and Fellowships (GK-12) are available.
Poste 10/9/09 PhD Positions in Earth System
Science
Applications are invited for PhD assistantships within the Graduate
School of Geography at Clark University. Assistantships cover
tuition, provide an annual stipend, and include eligibility for a
competitive fellowship. Clark's Earth System Science program
features expertise in terrestrial ecosystems and global change,
hydrology, forest ecology, biogeography, Arctic System Science, remote
sensing of land cover change, landscape ecology, human dimensions, and
GISci. To apply, send a completed application form and personal
statement, three letters of reference, and official transcript(s) with
a $50 (application fee). For complete details see: http://www.clarku.edu/departments/geography/phdapphow.cfm,
or contact Brenda Nikas-Hayes, BNikasHayes@clarku.edu,
508-793-7337. Applicants are encouraged to communicate with
prospective advisors.
Posted 10/9/09 Position
Announcement: Ph.D. Assistantship in Deer Behavior and Epidemiology
*COOPERATIVE WILDLIFE RESEARCH LAB LABORATORY*
*SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE*
*Ph.D. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP*
*Spatial Ecology and Epidemiology of White-tailed Deer*
The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, Southern Illinois
University at Carbondale is inviting applications for a PhD-level
Graduate Research Assistantship beginning January 2010. Assistantships
are on a 12-month basis, with competitive stipend plus full tuition
waiver and support for research activities. For more information
about our graduate program, please see the home pages of the Wildlife
Lab (http://www.siu.edu/~wildlife/)
and the Zoology Department (http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/index.html)
This project will examine short- and long term movement patterns of
white-tailed deer in Illinois, especially group cohesion and
inter-group interactions, in the context of potential disease spread.
The successful candidate have the opportunity to take advantage of
extensive existing datasets of movement data as well as initiate new
field studies. This project will also provide the successful
applicants opportunities to develop and apply mathematical modeling and
other quantitative skills.
Degree and Qualifications: Graduate studies will lead to a Ph.D.
in Zoology or Ecology at Southern Illinois University.
Competitive GPA and GRE scores are required. Applicants with
backgrounds in wildlife biology, ecology, and/or zoology are encouraged
to apply. Prior field experience and coursework or experience in
mathematics, ecological modeling, statistics, or computer science are
desirable.
Send (electronic preferred) a CV, transcripts, GRE scores, and contact
information for 3 references to:
Eric Schauber
Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab
Mailcode 6504
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois, 62901 schauber@siu.edu
(618) 453-6940
(618) 453-6944 (fax)
Posted 10/8/09 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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