Month: September 2019

Graduate position: UAlaska.SalmonLifeHistory

Applicants sought for Master of Science (MS) in Fisheries position at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF; campus located in Juneau, Alaska, USA).

Project: Salmon life history evolution and hatchery mating policy in
Alaska: is non-selective mating unnatural?

Currently there is minimal understanding of how well salmon hatchery
production protocols mimic natural mating strategies or maintain genetic
variation and fish size. The successful applicant will conduct MS thesis
research using a demographic and genetic dataset of unparalleled richness
(Auke Creek coho salmon) to: 1) quantify the relative fitness (survival and
reproductive success) of ‘jacks’ (precocial males) and full-size males in a
wild coho population; 2) determine whether jacks are more likely to sire
jacks and larger female offspring than are full-size males; and 3) assess
the contribution of jacks to the maintenance of genetic diversity in wild
and hatchery populations.  Fieldwork and computer analyses required.
Population genetics background preferred. Final confirmation of funding
anticipated shortly.

Project team: Megan McPhee (UAF) *mvmcphee@alaska.edu <mvmcphee@alaska.edu>*,
David Tallmon (University of Alaska Southeast & UAF) *datallmon@alaska.edu
<datallmon@alaska.edu>*, Scott Vulstek (NOAA Auke Bay Laboratories)
*scott.vulstek@noaa.gov
<svulstek@noaa.gov>*

Start date: 01/10/20

Salary:~$30K/yr + tuition + health insur; 2 yrs pending final confirmation
of funding.

Information about UAF MS application:
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<div dir=”ltr”><p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>Applicants sought for Master of Science (MS) in Fisheries
position at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF; campus located in Juneau, Alaska,
USA).</span><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”> </span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>Project: Salmon life history evolution and
hatchery mating policy in Alaska: is non-selective mating unnatural?</span><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”> </span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>Currently there is minimal understanding of how
well salmon hatchery production protocols mimic natural mating strategies or maintain
genetic variation and fish size. The successful applicant will conduct MS
thesis research using a demographic and genetic dataset of unparalleled
richness (Auke Creek coho salmon) to: 1) quantify the relative fitness
(survival and reproductive success) of ‘jacks’ (precocial males) and full-size
males in a wild coho population; 2) determine whether jacks are more likely to
sire jacks and larger female offspring than are full-size males; and 3) assess
the contribution of jacks to the maintenance of genetic diversity in wild and
hatchery populations.  Fieldwork and computer analyses required.  Population genetics background preferred.
Final confirmation of funding anticipated shortly.</span><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”> </span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>Project team: Megan McPhee (UAF) </span><u><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)”><a href=”mailto:mvmcphee@alaska.edu“>mvmcphee@alaska.edu</a></span></u><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>, David Tallmon (University of Alaska Southeast &amp; UAF) </span><u><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)”><a href=”mailto:datallmon@alaska.edu“>datallmon@alaska.edu</a></span></u><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>, Scott Vulstek (NOAA Auke Bay Laboratories) </span><u><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)”><a href=”mailto:svulstek@noaa.gov“>scott.vulstek@noaa.gov</a></span></u><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”> </span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>Start date: 01/10/20</span><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”> </span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>Salary:~$30K/yr + tuition + health insur; 2 yrs
pending final confirmation of funding.</span><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”> </span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal” style=”margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif”><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black”>Information about UAF MS application: </span><u><span style=”font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(17,85,204)”><a href=”https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uaf.edu%2Fcfos%2Facademics%2Fapply%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7C7de1a409269145a0d3be08d743e195c7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637052508473135697&amp;sdata=0Gxo5wsC4f9rIToxGyVZx9l6pGkfya%2Bu5H1BNBnl2pY%3D&amp;reserved=0″>https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uaf.edu%2Fcfos%2Facademics%2Fapply%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7C7de1a409269145a0d3be08d743e195c7%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637052508473135697&amp;sdata=0Gxo5wsC4f9rIToxGyVZx9l6pGkfya%2Bu5H1BNBnl2pY%3D&amp;reserved=0</a></span></u><span style=”font-size:12pt;font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif”></span></p></div>

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JOB: Research Pollinator Ecologist (USDA ARS Permanent)

Research Ecologist, Botanist, or Entomologist GS-0408-12/13; Pollinator resources and pollinator diversity

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is advertising for a Research Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist to perform research and provide expertise in management and ecological approaches that better promote pollinator resources and pollinator diversity, especially in low agricultural-input plant communities of the Northern Great Plains. The position is at the USDA ARS Pest Management Research Unit, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney MT. We expect the selected candidate to lead a research program that allows us to better understand regional pollinator ecology systems and have strong publication, collaborative and stakeholder-interaction skills. The mission of the laboratory is to develop and implement ecologically based strategies, technologies, and products for the sustainable management of insects, pests, and weeds in crops and rangeland. Our location houses a team of highly collaborative and enthusiastic scientists and support staff working in the fields of ecology, botany, entomology, plant restoration, population genetics and agronomy. The position is advertised at the GS-12 or 13 level ($74K or $88K starting salary), includes full government benefits, has promotion potential to GS-15, and is open to all U.S. Citizens and Nationals. Please apply on USAJobs (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.usajobs.gov&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Ca860af9dd5d24720255708d743f4de19%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637052591288645422&amp;sdata=w7S7PwrWGtHUcW5gz2mIrofwCbeYGZj5V4pfEZzMltI%3D&amp;reserved=0; Job Announcement Number: 546967100). https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F546967100&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Ca860af9dd5d24720255708d743f4de19%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637052591288645422&amp;sdata=3dN83Gf7IkxczNXer6%2FngAJxTxxRKZ%2B1qEQPD73LKyA%3D&amp;reserved=0

Ad opens Sept. 26 and closes on Oct. 25, 2019. Questions? Please contact Dr. John Gaskin (john.gaskin@usda.gov).

JOB: Research Pollinator Ecologist (USDA ARS Permanent)

Research Ecologist, Botanist, or Entomologist GS-0408-12/13; Pollinator resources and pollinator diversity

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is advertising for a Research Ecologist, Entomologist or Botanist to perform research and provide expertise in management and ecological approaches that better promote pollinator resources and pollinator diversity, especially in low agricultural-input plant communities of the Northern Great Plains. The position is at the USDA ARS Pest Management Research Unit, Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory, Sidney MT. We expect the selected candidate to lead a research program that allows us to better understand regional pollinator ecology systems and have strong publication, collaborative and stakeholder-interaction skills. The mission of the laboratory is to develop and implement ecologically based strategies, technologies, and products for the sustainable management of insects, pests, and weeds in crops and rangeland. Our location houses a team of highly collaborative and enthusiastic scientists and support staff working in the fields of ecology, botany, entomology, plant restoration, population genetics and agronomy. The position is advertised at the GS-12 or 13 level ($74K or $88K starting salary), includes full government benefits, has promotion potential to GS-15, and is open to all U.S. Citizens and Nationals. Please apply on USAJobs (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.usajobs.gov&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Ca860af9dd5d24720255708d743f4de19%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637052591288645422&amp;sdata=w7S7PwrWGtHUcW5gz2mIrofwCbeYGZj5V4pfEZzMltI%3D&amp;reserved=0; Job Announcement Number: 546967100). https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F546967100&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Ca860af9dd5d24720255708d743f4de19%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637052591288645422&amp;sdata=3dN83Gf7IkxczNXer6%2FngAJxTxxRKZ%2B1qEQPD73LKyA%3D&amp;reserved=0

Ad opens Sept. 26 and closes on Oct. 25, 2019. Questions? Please contact Dr. John Gaskin (john.gaskin@usda.gov).

Two technician/lab manager positions

The Lemoine Lab at Marquette University is hiring up to two full time research technicians. The job posting ad, and all details, can found at https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femployment.marquette.edu%2Fpostings%2F12099&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Ca860af9dd5d24720255708d743f4de19%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637052591288615438&amp;sdata=9hXwbFcIfY8QjNVx4xhImYrMmCkrePXvvKsn9qTsVT4%3D&amp;reserved=0.

https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/12099

TODAY: Opwall Presentation at UConn – Field research experiences for undergraduates

Operation Wallacea Presentation by Dr. Tim Coles

Monday, September 30th

5:00PM

PBB 203

Background

Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities, who design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research expeditions.  Research is supported by students who join the programme, to strengthen their CV or resume or collect data for a dissertation or thesis. Academics benefit from funding for high quality fieldwork enabling them to publish papers in peer reviewed journals. This model enables the collection of large temporal and spatial datasets used for assessing the effectiveness of conservation management interventions.  More information: https://www.opwall.com/

Past UConn students have used their time on an OpWall trip to collect data for use in their Honors thesis, or to gain independent study credit.

What is Operation Wallacea?

Operation Wallacea (Opwall) is a conservation research organisation that is funded by, and relies on, teams of student volunteers who join expeditions for the opportunity to work on real-world research programmes alongside academic researchers.

Most science programmes abroad that deliver research outcomes are funded on a short-term basis by grants with typically tightly restricted aims. Long-term projects covering large bio-geographical scales that can incorporate more than one ecosystem are rare. By adopting a volunteer funded model, Opwall does not suffer from those restrictions and can draw upon researchers from a wide range of different disciplines and academic institutions, and create long-term research projects.

Those researchers and academics also separate Opwall from other volunteer organisations, allowing a truly research orientated project. You can also find out more about peoples experiences and our projects at the Opwall Blog.

Features

  • Over 460 Peer Reviewed Publications
  • 12 vertebrate, 29 invertebrate and 4 plant species discovered
  • Supported more than 80 biodiversity conservation research PhDs
  • Involved in the establishment of multiple protected areas
  • Supervised over 1000 undergraduate and masters dissertations
  • Directs $millions every year to on-the-ground conservation and research
  • Alumni includes more than 20,000 volunteers from over 100 countries

 

Landscape Ecologist position with National Park Service I&M

The NPS Inventory & Monitoring Division (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fim%2Findex.htm&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C6cde88b78fce49eb224908d7432b43f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637051725442407305&amp;sdata=tvtwB0Fg4iMoKRpbmLS5vJEfKc7b81tXznSUU0EZxME%3D&amp;reserved=0) is

hiring a GS-11/12 landscape ecologist to serve as the lead scientist

integrating landscape-scale monitoring data into park-based resource

management. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and

implementing the national landscape dynamics and/or climate monitoring

protocols on National Park Service administered lands included within the 32

Inventory & Monitoring Networks (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fim%2Fnetworks.htm&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C6cde88b78fce49eb224908d7432b43f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637051725442407305&amp;sdata=ZwMj%2FQnhT5dCDL56zN%2Bp%2B47Sq7EExaYopAR5bVFxboA%3D&amp;reserved=0). In

accomplishing this task, the incumbent will work with an interdisciplinary

team of scientists, data management staff, and park managers to identify

high priority resource issues, develop integrated and comprehensive

approaches to monitoring and reporting the status and trends of resources

for the purpose of establishing baseline reference conditions of park

ecosystems. The position will be duty-stationed in Fort Collins, CO. The

announcement (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usajobs.gov%2FGetJob%2FViewDetails%2F546353200&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C6cde88b78fce49eb224908d7432b43f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637051725442417300&amp;sdata=v5qFoetWb13KTAMH2Y75NBNZI2hE9V2BjM0l87pKd3c%3D&amp;reserved=0) will

remain open until October 23 2019.

Specific duties include:

   – Developing and carrying out statistically valid data collection

   methods, conducting analysis of complex data, and determining and

   documenting the significance of findings.

   – Preparing scientific reports regarding the results of inventory and

   monitoring efforts, and summarizing new information for use by the

   scientific community, park staff, cooperators, and partners.

   – Coordinating park-based ecological monitoring strategies and programs

   with those on adjacent lands for the purposes of achieving broad ecosystem

   protection and conservation strategies.

   – Assisting natural resources management staff in parks, centers, and

   support offices by providing direct professional and programmatic advice

   and support.

Questions about this vacancy can be directed to Joe DeVivo, Deputy Chief

for Science, Inventory & Monitoring Division (joe_devivo@nps.gov).

Regulatory Permitting Specialist – Marine/Aquatic Sciences

We are looking for a Regulatory Permitting Specialist with Marine/Aquatic Sciences focus to join us on a full-time basis in our San Rafael, Emeryville, or Petaluma office.  The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of project managers to conduct a variety of work, including preparation of regulatory permit applications, water quality sampling, surveying submerged aquatic vegetation, conducting desktop and/or field-based habitat assessments, assessing and quantifying biological resources impacts, and developing mitigation strategies.  Knowledge of Bay Area marine or estuarine ecology, as well as California and federal environmental regulations is strongly preferred.  Experience with water quality sampling and monitoring programs is also preferred.  This position requires a valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance.  This position provides opportunities for advancement to Project Manager.

Essential Duties Include:

•    Managing project tasks 25-50% time;

•    Performing fieldwork that may be extensive and seasonal in nature;

•    Serving as primary author of technical reports and permit applications;

•    Coordinating closely with GIS specialists;

•    Assisting with fieldwork in other specialties as needed, depending on staffing requirements;

•    Providing oversight and guidance to fieldwork completed by staff;

•    Advising clients and project managers on project issues, in consultation with subject-matter experts, to build business with existing clients;

•    Supporting proposal efforts under Project Manager guidance to generate new business.

Physical Demands Include:

This is not an entirely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. While performing the office duties of this job, the employee is:

•    Regularly required to sit, talk, see and/or hear

•    Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel

•    Regularly required to stand and walk, as well as reach with hands and arms.

While performing the field duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

•    Operate passenger vehicles and light trucks, including operating four-wheel-drive vehicles

•    Load and transport small watercraft (e.g., kayak, inflatable boats) by hand, and vessels up to 20 feet in length by trailer

•    Launch and operate small watercraft (e.g., kayak, inflatable boats, and vessels up to 20 feet in length) in lakes, rivers, sloughs, and bays

•    Carry and operate electronic scientific devices (e.g., water quality monitoring devices, GPS units, underwater video equipment)

•    Collect and carry (on foot or by boat) water quality samples from streams, rivers, sloughs and bays

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type:

This is a full-time exempt position. Pay is based on a 40 hour work week. Business hours are currently Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Exempt salaried employee may be required to work additional hours depending on the nature of work assignments.

Compensation:

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package in a positive, progressive work environment.  Our employment package includes options for 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; FSA, voluntary life, voluntary accident, critical illness and pet insurance; commuter program, cell phone reimbursement program, free parking, profit sharing, discretionary bonuses, and 401K with generous match.  WRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Skills:

•    Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology, aquatic sciences, marine biology, estuarine ecology, or related field.

•    Two to five years’ experience as a biological or aquatic resources technician.

•    Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint; G-Suite: Email, Docs, Drive, Calendar, etc.

•    Knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, and systems.

To Apply:

Interested candidates please follow the link to apply:

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Aquatic Res Tech Position FULL Description _ Univ Maryland

Field Research Technician Position open

A wetland ecology research technician position is available through the University of Maryland Palmer Lab. This is full time with benefits and is available immediately or until filled. The field sites are in Maryland but the research is part of an NSF funded project with a dynamic team including: Palmer Lab members, Va Tech scientists Erin Hotchkiss, Durelle Scott, Daniel McLaughlin AND Univ Alabama’s Nate Jones. The project focuses on wetlandscape hydrology and carbon biogeochemistry.

Full description below:

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TECH) POSITION IN AQUATIC ECOLOGY

Position: Full-time Research Assistant position available to help conduct ongoing research in wetlands and streams of the eastern shore, MD. The focus of the research program is to explore hydrological connectivity and carbon dynamics in seasonally inundated wetlands (Delmarva Bays). Successful applicant would be part of a dynamic team of researchers and students. Duties: The researcher will conduct field work in wetlands and streams, and laboratory work at the University of Maryland (College Park). Specific duties include but are not limited to: water sample and data collection, stormflow sampling, maintenance and use of environmental sensors, and laboratory analysis of dissolved, particulate, and gas constituents.  For more on the overall project see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.PalmerLab.Umd.Edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C6cde88b78fce49eb224908d7432b43f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637051725442447282&amp;sdata=%2FCwh0fc3wRtZbqIT5HUMM0iXm0MSj1c1juVlBzZRSFY%3D&amp;reserved=0

Required Qualifications:

An MS degree in environmental science-related field or a BS plus at least one year of work experience in biogeochemistry or hydrology.

Previous experiences conducting field work and is willing to work in harsh weather conditions; must be able to perform physical demanding tasks such as carrying heavy field equipment.

Laboratory experience, particularly with sensitive analytical instruments.

Data management skills including familiarity with QA/QC, Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access) and, ideally, R statistical software.

Excellent written, oral, and organizational skills.

Willing to occasionally work evenings, early mornings, and weekends; reliable automobile transportation and clean driving license is required.

Desired Qualifications:

Degree in field focused on aquatic ecosystems.

Previous experiences in measuring hydrological parameters, collection and analysis of water and gas chemistry samples, and installing, downloading and maintenance of in situ, environmental sensors.

Salary: The University of Maryland offers a competitive salary dependent upon qualifications. Duration of appointment is for at least one year with the possibility of two additional years contingent upon performance evaluation and continued project funding. A comprehensive fringe benefit package is also available.

To Apply: Send application to Dr. Michael Williams (miwillia@umd.edu). Application materials include: i) letter describing prior work experience as it pertains to above qualifications; ii) resume/CV; and contact information for two references.

Graduate position: ArizonaStateU.EarthLifeEvolution

Graduate position: Earth-life evolution, Geo-genomics, informatics
>
> The Dolby and Kusumi labs at Arizona State University (School of Life
> Sciences) welcome graduate (PhD) applications to work on a new NSF-
> funded project that seeks to understand how Earth processes shape
> genomic evolution and diversification of species. This project includes
> reference genome assembly, population genomics (low coverage genome
> data), seasonal differential expression (RNAseq), and ecological niche
> modeling for at least six mammal, reptile, and plant species. The
> position will emphasize integration informatics including new analytical
> techniques for integrating geological and genomic data. The Dolby lab
> specializes in Earth-life evolution and geo-genomics; the Kusumi lab
> specializes in comparative and functional genomics as well as
> development. Research topics are flexible based on student strengths and
> interests; options include:
> 1. using geologic data to constrain evolutionary genomic models;
> 2. applying new developments from information theory to quantify
>   population genomic divergence;
> 3. standardizing how we quantify landscape change as the work done by
>   physical processes on that landscape.
>
> The student will work as part of the larger Baja GeoGenomics consortium
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.BajaGeoGenomics.org&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C9e8c14c9a6cc47b5f21708d743408c3d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637051816817242306&amp;sdata=Sre6Ee8ZGFNmMg2yoWjLZkc7cDeVU%2Bdt844Wa2A7HTA%3D&amp;reserved=0) and have exceptional opportunity for broad
> training with other biology, geology, and physics collaborators to
> become an integrative interdisciplinary scientist. Students from any STEM
> background are welcome to apply. Women and people from underrepresented
> groups are encouraged to apply. Computational or mathematical strengths
> are desired. An eagerness to work on complex interdisciplinary  problems
> is key along with strong creativity, problem-solving, and communication
> skills. Must be able to work both independently and part of a large
> international team. Inquiries for this position are encouraged. Interested
> students should submit a CV and brief summary of interests including how
> you might apply your background to these ideas (email: Greer Dolby at
> <gadolby (at) asu (dot) edu>). Interested students will need to apply
> to the ASU SOLS PhD program between 1-Oct and 15-Dec.
>
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>
> Greer Dolby <gdolby@asu.edu>

Graduate position: UVirginia.EvolutionEcolBehavior

The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia is
> currently recruiting PhD students in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior
> (EEB). Graduate training in EEB at the University of Virginia emphasizes
> research creativity, independence, and collaboration. We are looking
> for students who bring their own ideas to the conversation, and
> who are willing to explore and master new techniques to research
> those ideas. Our culture provides exceptional opportunities for close
> interaction with faculty both in a student¡¯s home laboratory and across
> the department. Many students conduct their research at the Mountain
> Lake Biological Station (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlbs.virginia.edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C33abf47790cb4e2fff6e08d74274da06%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637050941952390453&amp;sdata=Q8ERJpyLIPksz2IplZVlIYtVNtGVnGekAqv%2F6zdoavI%3D&amp;reserved=0) where they interact
> closely with scientists and students from all over the world.
>
> Check out more details about our graduate program, including program
> requirements and opportunities, at https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eebvirginia.org%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C33abf47790cb4e2fff6e08d74274da06%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637050941952390453&amp;sdata=7A0FAL7apWlRtDcP2%2BodvnPFXtqf%2Fs%2FvZv%2Fpz%2FBdcDQ%3D&amp;reserved=0
>
> Research in the EEB group at UVA spans a wide range of techniques and
> organisms. We encourage prospective students to reach out to faculty
> to discuss potential research projects and the application process
> (applications due December 1, 2019). Faculty currently recruiting
> students are:
>
> Alan O. Bergland: Evolutionary ecology and ecological genetics of rapid
> adaptation in Drosophila and Daphnia.
>
> Butch Brodie: Evolution of social behavior and coevoluionary dynamics
> in beetles, snakes, and newts.
>
> Bob Cox: Natural and sexual selection, evolutionary genetics, and
> evolutionary endocrinology in lizards.
>
> Laura Galloway: Mating system evolution and speciation in plants.
>
> Mandy Gibson: Host-parasite interactions and coevolution in C. elegans.
>
> Jennifer G¨¹ler: Evolution of drug resistance in malaria
>
> David Parichy: Evolution and development of pigmentation in zebrafish
>
> Deborah Roach: Life history evolution and plant evolutionary ecology
>
> Doug Taylor: Population genomics and molecular evolution in subdivided
> populations
>
> Martin Wu: Microbial ecology and the microbiome
>
>
>
> “Bergland, Alan Olav (aob2x)” <aob2x@virginia.edu>
>