Subject: Undergraduate Research Fellowship at The Morton Arboretum

Students in the Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship (CTS-URF) program spend 10 weeks at The Morton Arboretum under the mentorship of our Research Scientists and Research Associates. The CTS-URF is designed to engage undergraduate students in the scientific process through the completion of an independent research project, falling in one of our major research areas. Students will have the opportunity to indicate their preference among available mentors at the Morton Arboretum. Our scientists cover a broad range of topics: basic tree biology, forest ecology, arboriculture, biomechanics, root biology, soil science, genetics, phylogenetics, systematics, conservation biology, and restoration ecology.
The program endeavors to promote critical thinking, self-confidence, and perseverance, while helping prepare students for graduate studies and professional careers in science-related fields.
Students participate in weekly activities, such as seminars, field trips, and social events. At the end of the program, students will be required to prepare a scientific poster and give presentations of their work in a student research symposium at The Morton Arboretum.
Students also interact with peers in similar REU programs based at the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Field Museum. For more information on the CTS-URF program and how to apply, please go to www.mortonarb.org/ctsurf.

The 2018 program dates will be June 11 through August 17. Successful applicants receive a stipend, an opportunity for housing, and a nominal budget for research. Applications are accepted from January 1 through February 23, 2018. Application materials to be submitted as one PDF document include:

1. Cover letter (one page maximum), describing why you would like to participate in the CTS- URF program, your career goals and how this program will help you meet them, prior research experience (if any), and your mentor and/or research area preference.
2. Curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Official or unofficial transcripts from your academic institution.

In addition, a letter of reference from an instructor or advisor from your academic institution should be sent to the following email address: ctsurf@mortonarb.org

Please contact ctsurf@mortonarb.org with ques

We are offering an exciting summer program for undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research.

Explore Harvard’s 3,700-acre outdoor laboratory & classroom in Petersham, Massachusetts.

A summer of mentored research in:

-Forest Ecosystems & Disturbances
-Wildlife Dynamics & Invasive Species
-Computer Science Solutions for Big Data -Agricultural Grazing and Plant Communities – Atmospheric Chemistry of Forest Canopies -Community Dynamics & Global Climate Change

11 weeks residential program

$5775 stipend and travel

Full room & board and meal plan

Program dates for 2018 are May 21 – August 3, 2018.

Applications are currently being accepted on-line and complete details are listed on our
website: http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/other-tags/reu

The strict deadline for this program is Friday February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:00am.

Questions? Contact Manisha Patel, Summer Program Coordinator:
manishapatel@fas.harvard.edu, 978-756-6148

Clemson University is currently accepting applications for Summer and Fall
2018 enrollment in its Online Non-thesis Masters in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. The degree program was created for students with experience in natural resources who wish to enhance their professional degree skills.
Students potentially include Federal and State Agency wildlife and fisheries employees, educators who wish to increase their knowledge about wildlife and fisheries biology, private industry professionals, and individuals with a variety of other natural resource backgrounds. The program is in a fully online format, allowing lectures to be available 24/7. Students who enroll in 2 courses a semester can complete the degree in as little as 2 years (3.5 years if 1 course is taken per semester).
Application deadline for Summer is Feb. 28th and for Fall June 30th.
Please see our website (http://www.clemson.edu/online/programs/wildlife-
fisheries-biology.html) for more information.

CT DEEP Fisheries Division is currently recruiting applicants for several seasonal resource assistant positions. The job postings can be found at the links below:

Long Island Sound Trawl Survey:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180118&R2=3492VR&R3=002

Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE):

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180117&R2=3492VR&R3=002

Diadromous Fisheries Program:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180118&R2=3492VR&R3=001

Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180117&R2=3492VR&R3=001

Burlington State Fish Hatchery:

https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=180117&R2=3492VR&R3=003

Connecticut has recently adopted an online jobs portal – all applications must go through this online system – paper applications will no longer be accepted via mail/e-mail.

Inquiries can be directed to CT DEEP Human Resources at 860-418-5941.

www.ct.gov/deep

Conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and environment;

Ensuring a clean, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy supply.

From: Amy Kendig [mailto:aekendig@GMAIL.COM]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 9:03 PM
Subject: Summer REU position in plant disease ecology – Univ. of Florida

The Flory Lab (florylab.com) at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, FL is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position for summer 2018. This position is part of a larger research project funded by the NSF/USDA/NIH Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease program aimed at understanding how plant pathogens might mediate the long-term outcome of interactions between an invasive grass (stiltgrass) and native plant species. With the help of mentors, the REU student will develop an independent project, acquiring skills in question formulation, experimental design and execution, data analysis, and science communication. The experiment associated with this position will involve inoculating invasive and native plants with fungal pathogens and tracking their performance over time.
The REU student will work closely with Amy Kendig, a postdoc in the Flory lab, and Luke Flory, one of the project principal investigators, and will interact with other UF researchers involved in the project.

Applicants must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program with an anticipated graduation date after September 2018, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
The ideal candidate will be interested in pursuing a graduate degree or career in ecology, evolution, environmental science, or biology following graduation.

The REU position is 10-12 weeks in duration during summer 2018 with a flexible start date and a stipend of $497/week.

To apply, send the following to Amy Kendig at aekendig@gmail.com (if possible combined as a single Word or PDF file):
1. A brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, interest in the position, and career goals (maximum one page, single spaced) 2. A resume or CV 3. Undergraduate transcript (official or unofficial) 4. Contact information for two references (faculty members are preferred)

Please email Amy with any questions. Review of applications will begin immediately, with a final submission date of March 15, 2018.

From: Benjamin Walther [mailto:benjamin.walther@TAMUCC.EDU]
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 3:39 PM
Subject: PhD position in Fish Ecology available

A PhD position in the field of fish ecology is available in the lab of Dr. Benjamin Walther at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).
The position will start in Fall 2018. Research topics are flexible, but would generally fall within current lab interests, including: fish migration, habitat use and trophic dynamics; hypoxia effects on fishes; otolith chemistry and stable isotopes; and carbonate chemistry.

The PhD position will be supported through the Marine Biology degree program at TAMU-CC.  Information about this program is online at http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/

Interested students should send:  (1) a CV, (2) copies of unofficial transcripts and (3) a cover letter describing experience, potential research interests, and general career goals to Dr. Benjamin Walther at benjamin.walther@tamucc.edu by MARCH 1st 2018

ABOUT THE LAB:  We conduct research on a variety of topics related to fish ecology, migration, habitat use and population connectivity. This work generally focuses on using the ?natural tag? properties of carbonate hard parts such as otoliths in marine and diadromous fishes to examine patterns of migration, dispersal, and life history dynamics of species with mobile phases.  This field has grown exponentially in the past couple of decades, yet significant unknowns remain about highly migratory or dispersive species, particularly in the marine environment.
Otolith chemistry has the potential to reveal key information about identity and movement patterns that is essential for the effective management of exploited species and ecosystems.

We are located at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi in the Department of Life Sciences. We collaborate with the Texas Parks and Wildlife CCA Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi, TX. We also work closely with members of the University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences, which houses an array of analytical instruments including laser ablation ICP-MS (multiple and single collectors), TIMS, and isotope ratio mass spectrometers.

Further information about the Walther Lab can be found online at:
www.sites.google.com/site/waltherfishlab