Graduate student (1 M.S.) position available in cichlid behavior
> and evolution in Dr. Dijkstra¢s lab at Central Michigan University
> starting Fall 2020. Our current projects combine behavioral experiments
> and physiological measurements to study the cost of social dominance
> and reproduction in cichlid fish. Interested candidates should contact
> Dr. Peter Dijkstra (dijks1p@cmich.edu)<mailto:dijks1p@cmich.edu)>. More
> for details and application instructions:
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> Review of applicants will start Nov 15, 2019.
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> “Dijkstra, Peter Douwe” <dijks1p@cmich.edu>
>
Month: October 2019
Turtle Conservation Research Associate
American Turtle Observatory (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanturtles.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C465f213edc3146bcac5508d75219a6ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637068142449346208&sdata=hY3aXG3QVfBX5xh1ObT0gZgvbB7XohR3YkSlRJENYV4%3D&reserved=0), a non-profit organization focused on the conservation of North American freshwater turtles, is seeking a contract biologist to coordinate and supervise elements of regional conservation research and planning initiatives for Spotted and Blanding’s Turtles in the eastern US. The contract will involve primarily office (analytical and administrative) work and some field responsibilities and will begin ~Dec. 1, 2019 and run for approximately 15 months (start and end dates are negotiable). Responsibilities will include careful management of sensitive data; spatial and quantitative data analysis including distribution, occupancy, and population modeling; coordinating conference calls for regional projects; preparing reports and technical papers; preparing outreach/technical assistance materials; and working collaboratively with biologists from ATO, Antioch University, UMass Amherst, and state and federal wildlife agencies. Field responsibilities may involve visual encounter surveys, trapping, and telemetry for Spotted and Blanding’s Turtles; entering and proofing field data; and following decontamination procedures to minimize the spread of pathogens. All data collected and shared under this position will be protected by data-sharing agreements with ATO and various state agencies, and cannot be retained by the biologist after the end of the contract. The biologist must adhere to all state and federal environmental laws in the course of their employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field relevant, a graduate degree is preferred. Desired qualifications include extensive experience with capture-recapture and occupancy-based quantitative models, habitat modeling and conservation area planning, R, ArcGIS and GoogleEarth, and ecological experience with Spotted and Blanding’s Turtles. Applicants should be enthusiastic, collaborative problem-solvers and be ready to independently prioritize research-related decisions based upon a strong grasp of project objectives.
To apply, email a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three references as a single Word or PDF document to: lisabeth.willey@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2019.
Aquatic Ecology Technician
The Mott Lab at Eastern Kentucky University (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.mottlab.weebly.com&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C465f213edc3146bcac5508d75219a6ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637068142449351191&sdata=FaPIMxhHO3Iq7ojVm6enFWhhs%2BYVQDKFlZmp7C2IR1w%3D&reserved=0) invites applications for one (1) full-time, temporary aquatic ecology technician to support research on the impacts of predator size variation on fishless pond communities. This position is available immediately and will last for 6 months or until May 31st, 2019, whichever comes first based on date of hire.
Job Requirements: The Aquatic Ecology Research Technician will assist Dr. Cy Mott (Eastern Kentucky University) in managing a NSF-funded collaborative project with Dr. Howard Whiteman (Murray State University) involving the investigation of salamander predator size variation impacts on aquatic invertebrate communities. Duties will include assisting the PI, graduate and/or undergraduate students in experimental design, collecting amphibian, aquatic macroinvertebrate, zooplankton, and primary producer data, entering and quality-checking data, performing data analyses, and report writing. The Technician will also be responsible for maintaining paperwork related to the project, including but not limited to, expenditure transfer forms, undergraduate student time sheets, data sheets, and/or budget revisions
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for the position, applicants must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, or a related field, although a Master’s Degree is highly preferred. Demonstrated previous experience with aquatics research is required, specifically the processing and identification of aquatic macoinvertebrate and zooplankton samples.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with field and/or lab experience in freshwater ecology are especially encouraged to apply, as are applicants with a working knowledge of the R statistical environment. Previous leadership experience with undergraduate students is also desirable.
Terms: 6-months, 37.5 hours/week, $15/hour
To Apply: Upload a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Cy Mott, Eastern Kentucky University, using the EKU Human Resources job posting link for “Aquatic Ecology Research Technicianâ€ÂÂ: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.eku.edu%2Fpostings%2F12440&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C465f213edc3146bcac5508d75219a6ca%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637068142449356180&sdata=WJgofz9rFpKO%2BEW7%2B%2BEOdiXrxTVlEKWJbh0pyUi7LIs%3D&reserved=0. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Cy Mott at cy.mott@eku.edu. The position is available immediately, and applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position has been filled.
Graduate position: UUtah.HostParasiteCoevolution
Graduate positions: Host-parasite coevolutionary ecology
> Clayton-Bush Lab, School of Biological Sciences, Univ. of Utah
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> We are seeking two highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in the
> evolutionary ecology of bird-parasite systems. Projects in our lab
> focus on host-parasite coadaptation and diversification. Most work
> involves birds, their external parasites, and the symbiotic bacteria in
> those parasites. We integrate systematics, ecology, population genetics,
> experimental evolution, genomics, functional morphology, animal behavior,
> and conservation biology. Our projects use captive birds in the lab,
> as well as fieldwork at home and abroad, most recently in the Galapagos
> and southern Bahamas. For more details concerning these projects see
> our lab website: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdarwin.biology.utah.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&sdata=fNxMcJPsiojwnTcuHors0f9i6T4KLxfZDkL9RDWPbxo%3D&reserved=0
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> Positions will likely be available starting August 2020. Students in
> our lab are supported through a combination of fellowships, research
> assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Support is offered for five
> years, contingent upon reasonable performance.
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> Former PhD. students from our lab have strong track records.
> They have obtained positions at academic institutions
> ranging from R1 universities to small colleges and industry:
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdarwin.biology.utah.edu%2FPeopleCB_LabX.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&sdata=Ob4MWBRt7Oe521QIE5AG3XIy1f51LR7oWZ7zqLfrmDs%3D&reserved=0
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> For information about the School of Biological Sciences at the University
> of Utah please visit https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.biology.utah.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&sdata=h0eVccLAsH3M0BVmyiaODHSyLvC%2BDh1yNDMyntQPflk%3D&reserved=0 We are located in Salt Lake
> City, one of the most desirable places to live in the United States
> (particularly if you like hiking/camping in warmer months, and skiing
> in colder months). Students interested in our lab should apply through
> the School of Biological Sciences grad program in Ecology, Evolution
> and Organismal Biology. Admission requirements and applications are
> available here: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biology.utah.edu%2Fgraduate%2Feeob%2Fphd.php&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae2e5f9bc3094324887208d752382815%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637068273452769708&sdata=%2BLBfuZyQBgEWGhIMmyMqakSj6Kntbc2t5F6i1YOll9k%3D&reserved=0
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> Application deadline is January 3rd, 2020. We are happy to chat with
> potential applicants by Skype. But please start with an email inquiry
> to one or both of us:
>
> Dr. Dale H. Clayton (clayton@biology.utah.edu)
> Dr. Sarah E. Bush (bush@biology.utah.edu)

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> bush@biology.utah.edu
>
Population/landscape genetics position w/ USGS in Flagstaff, AZ
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Southwest Biological Science Center in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a recent graduate (i.e., who earned a degree within the last 12 months) to assist with population genetic, landscape genetic, and climate related research projects. The projects involve western U.S. plant species that are either rare/threatened/endangered or commonly used for restoration. Research questions revolve around recent and historical demographic trends, population structure/phylogeography, inferences of putative adaptation to regional environmental gradients, taxonomy, climatic factors influencing restoration success, etc. Many of the data are in hand and the candidate will immediately contribute to all stages of project development/execution. The candidate will predominantly work in the laboratory and office, but some field work is anticipated. This position is open to U.S. citizens and is funded for 12 months – extensions are dependent upon future funding. The pay rate will be $26.51/hour (taxes are not taken out and will have to be managed by the candidate). Due to the nature of the position, benefits are not available. The candidate must pass a federal background check, a pre-employment physical, and have a clean driving record.
Expectations:
– Authorship/co-authorship on multiple peer-reviewed publications
– Work well in a collaborative setting
– Consistent and excellent attention to detail
– Work in Flagstaff, AZ and start approximately 4-6 weeks after selection
Minimum qualifications:
– Master’s degree
– Experience constructing next-generation sequencing libraries
– Programming and data analysis skills in R
– Ability to manage/work with big data (genetic and climate)
– Experience with genetics pipelines/analyses applicable to SNPs, for example: Stacks, ipyrad, structure (or similar), PCA and sPCA, fastsimcoal2, LFMM, Procrustes, etc.
– Excellent writing skills
– Ability/willingness to conduct field work under harsh conditions in remote areas
Desired qualifications:
– Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals
– Experience constructing species distribution models using current methodologies
– Knowledge of southwestern U.S. plant communities and natural history
– Experience with other programming/scripting languages (Python, Perl, C++, shell, etc.)
– Experience working on the terminal to run programs, including on remote high-performance computing clusters (managed by slurm)
If interested, please submit a cover letter and CV (including contact information for three references) to Rob Massatti (rmassatti@usgs.gov). This position is open until filled.
REU – Evolutionary Sciences, University of Iowa
Please share with undergraduates who would stand to benefit from research experiences in areas related to evolution, including anthropology and paleontology. Students from underrepresented minority groups and/or who have limited research opportunities at their home institution are especially encouraged to apply.
The University of Iowa is offering ten NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities during the summer of 2020. Research projects span a range of topics, including evolution of behavior, origin of species, cancer evolution, evolution of sex, evo-devo, and paleontology. REU students work on one project, but through interactions with their cohort ultimately receive a broad exposure to evolutionary science. As part of the program, students: receive training in research best practices, participate in career workshops, create a digital exhibit based on their research for the University of Iowa Natural History Museum, and make formal research presentations based on their work. Free housing, a meal allowance, a $6000 stipend, and a travel allowance will be provided to all participants.
The REU program website and application form can be found here:
If you have questions, contact Andrew Forbes (andrew-forbes@uiowa.edu) or Maurine Neiman (maurine-neiman@uiowa.edu).
WHRC seeks Research Assistant – Arctic
WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER
Research Assistant – Arctic
SUMMARY: The Woods Hole Research Center seeks a Research Assistant to support several projects related to carbon cycling, landscape disturbances, and vegetation dynamics in the Arctic. The successful candidate will use remote sensing, geospatial data, and modeling techniques to investigate ongoing changes in the Arctic, including gas emission craters in the Siberian Arctic, changing fluxes of CO2, and boreal forest demographics and disturbances. This position requires expertise in advanced statistical techniques and working with geospatial data. Previous experience working in the Arctic is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Process and analyze high to moderate-resolution satellite imagery and derived geospatial data in a cloud-based analytical platform.
Develop statistical models for multivariate change detection analyses to identify landscape changes associated with abrupt landscape disturbance.
Analyze Earth System Model output.
Work independently and coordinate with project leads and collaborators.
Work in a highly collaborative environment to analyze, synthesize, and present results.
Manage project data and oversee data archiving.
Qualifications and Experience
MS in Earth System Science, Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Experience with remote sensing data and advanced statistical techniques, including modeling of large data sets.
Experience with script writing and programming, including environments such as Python and R.
Experience with Google Cloud Platform, including SAAS products such as Google Earth Engine.
Experience in desktop GIS.
Strong organizational, analytic, and written and oral communication skills.
Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills as needed.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a constantly evolving environment.
Understanding of Arctic system processes and experience in Arctic research, including synthesis, field, and remote sensing-based research.
Application deadline: November 15, 2019
Desired Start Date: January, 2020 or sooner
Salary Range: $48,000 to $54,000, depending on experience. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. WHRC offers a very generous benefits package.
Appointment: This is a two-year appointment with the potential to extend dependent upon funding.
Application Instructions: To apply, please send cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position and referencing Research Assistant Job # RNRA19 curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobopenings@whrc.org. Please type RNRA19 in the subject line.
The Woods Hole Research Center is an independent, nonprofit institute focused on environmental science, policy, and education. WHRC is an equal opportunity employer.
Year-Long NEPA Position in Death Valley National Park $21.00/hour
Please post the below opportunity to the EEB website:
*To learn more and apply please follow the link below: *
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Working cooperatively with the National Park Service’s Death Valley
National Park (DEVA), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting an (1) NEPA
Compliance Research Associate (RA) to join our program and assist the
Park’s Resource Management Division with the completion of project planning
and compliance associated with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA). DEVA manages a large volume of historical preservation, routine and
deferred maintenance, new construction, and research activities all of
which require compliance with NEPA. The RA will assist with review of NEPA
documents, developing guidelines, procedures and instructions for the
program; and researching and tracking recent applicable legal decisions,
regulations, and policy guidance. Familiarity with section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) process desired. Strong
communication skills are imperative as the RA must be approachable and work
well in both team and individual work environments. This position with
involve field work, data processing, as well as document writing and
review.
*Compensation: *
– Rate of pay: $21.35/hour
– Health Insurance
– Paid personal leave and holidays
*Technical Requirements:*
– Degree in Natural Resource Management, Recreation Management or related
field, Master’s degree desirable;
– Field experiences related to botany, wildlife, natural resource or
recreation management;
– Experience in supporting NEPA process and documentation required;
– Understanding the Section 106 process;
– Ability to understand, implement and adhere to established data
collection, inventory, recording, and monitoring protocols;
– Capacity to collect and maintain field data in an organized manner that
is easily understood and accessible to other resources staff (GBI or NPS);
– Experience preparing, reviewing and writing reports;
– Ability to utilize ArcGIS software to build maps, organize and manage
data, and manipulate data layers;
– Experience operating hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and
electronic field data collection; experience post-processing field data, a
plus;
– Read and interpret topographical maps and navigate using a compass;
– Possess a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to
safely operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle on and off paved roads;
– Ability to work productively and cooperatively as part of a team focused
on accomplishing mutual goals and communicate effectively, both written and
orally, with a diverse audience;
– Flexibility and capability to meet the demands of rapidly changing plans
and schedules;
– Possess good organizational skills and be detail oriented; and
– Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, camp in the
backcountry for consecutive days, work in all types of weather conditions,
traverse uneven terrain, carry a heavy pack in excess of 35-45 lbs, and be
in overall good physical condition; prior experience working in the desert
southwest, or similar desert climates, desirable.
Successful applicant must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)
Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to NPS human resources
indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed
prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI,
please let us know in your application.
*To learn more and apply please follow the link below: *
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Research-based MSc opportunity: Weaver ants as natural pest control in oil palm plantations
Environmental Scientist III (TMDL) at Kentucky Division of Water
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet presents an opportunity for you to make a difference in the protecting the waters of Kentucky in a fast paced, exciting, and collaborative environment. The Department for Environmental Protection, Division of Water’s mission is to manage, protect and enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s water resources for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory and educational programs.
Currently the Division of Water seeks a candidate with experience and skill working with water quality monitoring data and databases, summarizing and communicating complex sets of data, and using data to answer questions related to managing water resources.
The Environmental Scientist III of the Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Program Support section (Standards and Data Management) is a professional level position that allows the incumbent to work across organizational lines, with the public and with the regulated community providing technical, scientific assistance on TMDLs and other water quality restoration programs, water quality assessments, water quality standards, and the management and communication of water quality data.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with maintenance of data management systems for water quality monitoring and assessments
Assist with data analysis, data visualization, and data communication
Assist with water quality assessments
Assist with QAQC (Quality assurance/Quality control) review of water quality monitoring data and water quality assessments
Assist with data preparation to support water quality modeling and TMDL development
The Division of Water offers flexibility in work schedules, responsibilities both in and away from the office, an opportunity to network with a wide range of professionals within and outside the agency.
If you are interested in a rewarding career with the Division of Water we would love to review your application.
Minimum Requirements:
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a natural, biological or physical science OR Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 20 semester hours in a natural, biological or physical science.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in natural resources, environmental control, or a related area.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in a natural, biological, or physical science will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in natural resources, environmental control, engineering, or a related area will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: