Greetings!

The Urban Water Innovation Network (UWIN) is currently accepting

applications for its *Undergraduate Research Program* (URP) in the summer

of 2017!

Students will be given the opportunity to perform cutting edge,

transdisciplinary research of immediate relevance to people in urban areas.

Students with different research interests in urban water sustainability –

natural sciences, social sciences, engineering – will be placed with a team

of mentors at institutions in urban areas across the nation. See:

Undergraduate Research Program

Your help in sharing this information with students interested in doing

independent research in our unique setting would be very much appreciated.

Program details follow.

Thank you.

Aude Lochet, Ph.D.

UWIN Undergraduate Research Program coordinator

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*Sustainable Urban Water Transdisciplinary Research Program for

Undergraduates*

*Engaging Undergraduates in Transitioning Toward Sustainable Urban Water

Systems*

Students will join the Urban Water Innovation Network community for 9 weeks

in summer 2017 to:

=C2=B7   Complete an independent, guided research project, working closely with

mentor scientists, other students and the broader UWIN team

=C2=B7   Attend a 3 day kick-off and a 3 day wrap-up meetings at Colorado State

University

=C2=B7   Participate in skill building workshops and seminars

=C2=B7   Attend a Virtual Forum on Opportunities in Urban Water Research and

Management

=C2=B7   Give a poster presentation in a final Urban Water Sustainability

Research Symposium

The program fosters reflection and builds self confidence and skills. To

complement their mentored research, students interact in person and/or

virtually, give and receive feedback and support, and participate in a rich

assortment of enrichment activities, workshops and seminars in research and

urban water sustainability.

*Projects for 2017:*

=C2=B7   Variation in Vegetation=E2=80=99s Influence on Urban Climate* (University of

California Riverside, Oregon State University, University of Arizona, UMBC)*

=C2=B7   Evaluating Options for Management of Urban Flood Hazards *(UMBC,

University of Arizona, University of Georgia)*

=C2=B7   Microclimates and Human Activity Patterns Near Urban Surface Water: A

Case Study of Tempe Town Lake, Arizona *(Arizona State University)*

=C2=B7   Water Resouces and Heat Emergencies *(Arizona State University)*

=C2=B7   Natural Solutions for Urban Watershed Sustainability *(Brooklyn College

CUNY)*

=C2=B7   Visualizing Urban Water Sustainability Indicators within a Video Game

for Collecting Water Management Ideas from Gamers *(Colorado State

University)*

=C2=B7   Non-Darcian Flow Regimes in the Biscayne Aquifer of Southeast

Florida *(Florida

International University)*

=C2=B7   Water Affordability Case Studies *(Michigan State University)*

=C2=B7   Transitions to Socially Equitable and Environmentally Just Sustainable

Urban Water Systems *(Northeastern University)*

=C2=B7   Characterizing the Urban Energy Water Nexus through Modeling and Data

Analysis *(Princeton University)*

=C2=B7   System-of-Systems Analysis of Water Infrastructure Resilience under

Climate Change Impacts *(Texas A&M University)*

*Dates:* May 31 to August 2, 2017 (9 weeks)

*Eligibility:*  Undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or first

semester seniors. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or

its possessions.

*Support:* $4,500 stipend, room and board on-campus or in nearby housing,

travel allowance up to $900.

The program starts and ends at Colorado State University in Fort Collins CO.

*To apply: *See our website at: https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/ Online

application only.

*Applications must be submitted by February 10, 2017.*

*For more information, contact:*

Aude Lochet, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

E-mail: locheta@caryinstitute.org

Duration: ~4 months

Application Deadline: 02/10/2017

Location: Near Sun Valley, Idaho

Job Description: AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS (3) needed for an NSF-funded project examining the effects of natural soundscapes on community structure. Primary duties will include point count surveys for birds and nest searching in addition to maintaining acoustic recording units, bat detectors, camera traps and soundscape broadcast equipment. Fieldwork will take place in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho near Sun Valley (mid-April to mid-August) with the Barber Lab at Boise State University.

Qualifications: Ability to identify 200+ species of Western birds by sight and primarily by sound =95 Ability to work independently =95 Strong physical and mental endurance =95 Ability to navigate off-trail in remote, densely-vegetated, steep and rugged landscapes using topographical maps and GPS units =95 Willingness to work in landscapes occupied by apex predators and venomous animals (bears, wolves, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, etc.) =95 Ability to carefully navigate rough roads in a 4WD vehicle =95 Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with private landowners and fellow team members =95 Careful and accurate data collection/entry/management =95 Technicians must provide their own backpacking/camping gear.

Compensation: This is a full-time position for the duration of the project. Hourly pay rate is $12-

$15/hr depending on experience. The work requires extensive driving between sites on both paved and dirt roads. Technicians must have a valid driver’s license and either use their personal 4WD vehicle (work-related mileage will be reimbursed at the standard state rate) OR we can provide a rental SUV.

To apply: email a single PDF document that includes a one-page cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, your resume, and three professional references to Cory Toth (tothcorya@gmail.com). Please put =932017 Phantom Rivers Tech=94 in the subject line. Please include in your cover letter your dates of availability. Positions will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found.

A MS graduate student assistantship is available in the area of socioeconomic-ecological systems modeling. The student will work on an EPA-funded interdisciplinary project led by Dr. Jacob Hochard (Dept. of Economics & Institute for Coastal Science and Policy) in collaboration with Drs. Randall Etheridge (Dept. of Engineering & Center for Sustainability) and Ariane Peralta (Dept. of Biology) at East Carolina University. The MS student will work closely with economics, biology and engineering faculty at East Carolina University, as well as a PhD student in Coastal Resources Management. The qualified candidate will have strong undergraduate training in ecology, biogeochemistry, or environmental science. Ideally, the student will have some knowledge of GIS, hydrology, and biogeochemical processes. Candidates with an interest in interdisciplinary research and a familiarity or willingness to learn social-ecological modeling approaches are encouraged to apply. The project will be focused on modeling relationships between biophysical factors and water and air quality on human health outcomes to understand how natural capital can contribute to nutrient pollution mitigation in coastal watersheds. Visit www.peraltalab.com for more information.

To apply, please contact Drs. Ariane Peralta (peraltaa@ecu.edu) and Randall Etheridge (etheridgej15@ecu.edu) with your CV, unofficial transcript(s), GRE scores, and a short statement describing prior research experience and interests. Review of full applications to the MS biology program (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/biology/BiologyGrad/index.cfm) will begin on February 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Departments of Biology, Economics, Engineering, Institute of Coastal Science and Policy, and the Center for Sustainability at East Carolina University take pride in the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff and strive to increase that diversity. We encourage applications and inquiries from members of groups underrepresented in the natural sciences.

2017 Tibor T. Polgar Fellowships

Proposal deadline: Monday, February 13, 2017

The Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship program is a student research program conducted through the Hudson River Foundation in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Named in honor of the late Dr. Tibor T. Polgar, a major contributor to the early development of the Foundation, this program provides a summertime grant ($3,800 for each fellowship) and research funds (up to $1,000) for eight college students to conduct research on the Hudson River. The objectives of the program are to gather important information on all aspects of the River and to train students in conducting scientific studies and public policy research.

For more information and application details, visit the Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship webpage.

A funded Ph.D. Graduate Assistant position starting in the fall 2017

semester is available in the research laboratory of Dr. Daniel Laughlin in

the Botany Department at the University of Wyoming. This project will

evaluate how plant traits moderate species responses to changing climate in

western US ecosystems. The successful applicant will demonstrate experience

and interests in plant population and community ecology, functional ecology,

and quantitative modelling. Interested applicants should email a statement

of interest, CV, contact information for three references, and copies of

transcripts and GRE scores (unofficial is okay) to

daniel.laughlin@waikato.ac.nz.

A 4-year PhD assistantship is available to study the population ecology, via

non-invasive genetics and demographic modeling, of American martens in the

Apostle Islands National Park.

Population ecology of American marten in an archipelagic refuge – the

Apostle Islands

A 4-year PhD research assistantship is available to study the ecology of one

of Wisconsin’s endangered species – American marten. The student will

combine field work on the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior with genetic

approaches in the laboratory and demographic/population modelling to explore

the distribution, origin and viability of this cryptic population of

American martens. This assistantship will include 2-3 months of fieldwork on

the remote islands. The student will be advised by Forest & Wildlife Ecology

professor Jonathan Pauli and in collaboration with researchers at the

National Park Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, US Forest

Service and Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission. Note that

additional field, laboratory or modeling components could be added depending

on shared interests and funding opportunities. Funding for a 12-month

research assistantship and tuition remission is available for four years,

pending satisfactory progress.

Prospective students should have:

Solid working knowledge/experience in field ecology, laboratory approaches

(preferably genetic-based approaches) and population or community modeling;

A master’s degree in ecology, biology, conservation or related environmental

sciences (BS considered with equivalent demonstrated experience/expertise)

and;

Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the

ability to work and lead a research team.

Stipend/Salary:

Current annual stipend levels are $22,081 per year before taxes, plus

tuition remission and health care benefits. A start date of approximately 1

September 2017 is envisioned.

Application Process:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until a

suitable candidate is chosen. Applications received before March 1, 2016

will be given full consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through

diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The position is

open to both US citizens and international candidates.

Interested applicants will need to submit an online application

<http://go.wisc.edu/r60afy> .

The application will ask for demographic information, test scores, previous

and current education, previous and current research experience, and contact

information for three references. Candidates will also need to upload (each

as a PDF): 1) a letter outlining research interests, goals, and academic and

professional background; 2) a resume or CV and; 3) unofficial transcripts

(all institutions combined into a single PDF).  Questions regarding

application materials should be directed to our Student Services

Coordinator, Sara Rodock (rodock@wisc.edu <mailto:rodock@wisc.edu> ).

Questions about the position (but not your application) should be directed

to Dr. Pauli (jnpauli@wisc.edu <mailto:jnpauli@wisc.edu> ).

University, Department, Labs:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the major research

universities in the United States (www.wisc.edu <http://www.wisc.edu> ). It

ranks 2nd in research expenditures among all U.S. universities and first

among public universities. Total student enrollment is 41,500, out of which

8,800 are graduate students. Employees include 2,000 faculty. UW-Madison has

a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation biology, and wildlife

biology. The Pauli Lab is a vertebrate and field ecology lab interested in

population and community ecology, especially as it relates to conservation

and management (see more at our website:

Community:

Madison, Wisconsin consistently ranks as one of the best places in the

United States to live, work, and study. It is Wisconsin’s capital city, with

a vibrant metropolitan population of approximately 500,000 that combines

small town charm with a nice variety of leisure and cultural opportunities.

For more information on campus and town see:

http://www.wisc.edu/about/location.php.

Dear Colleagues,

Please share this call for applications with interested students. Some
of the potential mentors work on a range of topics in evolutionary
biology, including behavior, evolutionary ecology, evolutionary
genetics, mathematical modeling of biological systems, and
extremophiles and exobiology.

Environmental Science and Policy in the Nation’s Capital

An NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at
Georgetown University

Summer 2017

Georgetown University’s REU Site program in Environmental Science and
Policy in the Nation’s Capital is seeking talented and engaged
undergraduate students.  This ten-week program will bring a cohort of
ten students to Washington, D.C. to conduct hands-on research in
environmental science at Georgetown University and to take part in a
mini-curriculum that builds research skills and also explores the
intersections of science and public policy.  Participating research
mentors have expertise in fields including behavior,
ecology, conservation biology, evolutionary ecology, evolutionary
genetics, mathematical modeling of biological systems, hydrology,
statistics for environmental and biological studies, and earth
science.  See mentor research descriptions on the program web site.
Interested students are encouraged to contact potential mentors
directly.

The 2017 program will run from May 31 – August 5.  Students will be
housed on the Georgetown campus and will receive a $5250 stipend plus
an allowance for food.  To be eligible, applicants must be U. S.
citizens or permanent residents, full-time students as of August, 2017,
and available to participate full-time during the program.  We are
striving for a diverse group, so students from groups typically
underrepresented in STEM fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2017 and will be
accepted on a continuing until all positions are filled.

For more information on the program and to apply, visit:
http://reuenvscigeorgetown.weebly.com/

For inquiries, contact the program manager Dr. Manus Patten
(mmp64@georgetown.edu), the principal investigator Dr. Matthew
B. Hamilton (matthew.hamilton@georgetown.edu), or co-principal
investigator Dr. Martha Weiss (weissm@georgetown.edu).

Applications are now open for our NSF funded Research Experience
for Undergraduate (REU) program, Models in Evolution, Ecology and
Systematics.  The program will take place May 22-July 28 2017 in the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of
Kansas. In this ten week program, students will participate in mentored,
independent research and receive training in research support skills.
“Models” is broadly interpreted to include not only building of
theoretical models, but also testing of models (empirical work). More
information on projects is available at http://eebreu.ku.edu.

Students will be provided with a generous stipend, housing and meals,
and travel to the program. Review of applications begins February 15,
2017 and will continue until all positions are filled. Students must
have completed one semester of college level work (including community
college), must plan to be enrolled in an undergraduate program during
the fall of 2017, and be US citizens or permanent residents. Biology,
math and computer science majors are encouraged to apply.

Former students have been highly successful at continuing on to graduate
school and obtaining the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.  Review of
applications begins February 15 and will continue until all positions
are filled.  Questions may be addressed to eebreu@ku.edu.