The Mamoozadeh Lab at North Carolina State University (NC State) is accepting applications for a MSc or PhD student to begin August 2025 (fall semester). The Mamoozadeh Lab leverages genomics and bioinformatics to explore questions related to the ecology and evolutionary biology of aquatic species, particularly fishes of conservation or management concern. Research themes representative of the lab include exploring how genetic diversity is distributed across space and time, evaluating the role of climate and other landscape features in shaping adaptation, and assessing the effectiveness or likely impact of management actions. This research is often conducted in close collaboration with state and federal fisheries management agencies. Students work in lab and field environments, and build transferable skills in creativity, leadership, and communication, as well as highly marketable skills in field biology, genetics/genomics, and bioinformatics. The Mamoozadeh Lab is housed within the Department of Applied Ecology at NC State (https://cals.ncsu.edu/applied-ecology/), which also houses the USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and the USGS North Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, offering abundant opportunities for integrative and applied research in fisheries contexts. The selected applicant will work directly with Dr. Nadya Mamoozadeh on the NC State campus located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a BSc degree in the field of biology, ecology, evolution, environmental science, fisheries, natural resources, genetics/genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field. The selected applicant will be expected to develop and lead independent research in the fields of fish ecology, conservation genomics, and fisheries management. Prior molecular lab experience is strongly preferred, as well as quantitative skills (such as in R or bioinformatic analyses), or at least an authentic interest in developing these skills. Field experience will be viewed as a plus. Competitive candidates will have strong communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work independently. We are a very interactive lab and are looking for an enthusiastic scientist who cares about fisheries conservation and management. We are also a lab that celebrates diversity and inclusion, and we warmly invite lab members to contribute to this culture.

Support: Students in the Mamoozadeh Lab receive a stipend, tuition, and health insurance, as well as support for professional travel. This support may come through a mix of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and other sources.

How to Apply: Interested students should email the following to Dr. Nadya Mamoozadeh (nmamoozadeh@gmail.com) as a single PDF and using the subject line Fisheries Genomics Student

1)      Brief cover letter describing research interests, accomplishments, career goals, and how working in the Mamoozadeh Lab will help you achieve these goals

2)      Resume/CV

3)      Unofficial transcripts

4)      Writing sample (e.g., published paper, manuscript in preparation, MSc or undergraduate thesis, or research paper or essay from a relevant course)

5)      Names and email addresses for three professional references

Applications should be received before 25 October 2024 to receive full consideration. Top candidates will be invited to discuss their qualifications and interests in a virtual interview. This informal selection process will be completed before the deadline for the official NC State graduate school application, which is 15 January 2025.

Inquiries: Informal inquiries to learn more about the position are welcomed (but not required) and should be sent to the email listed above.

The Wilder lab at Oklahoma State University is searching for a MS or PhD student to work on an NSF funded project studying the nutritional ecology of sexual cannibalism in spiders. The overall goal of the project is to identify if there are nutrients concentrated in the male spider body that act as a dietary supplement to cannibalistic females and enhance the success of their offspring. This project will involve fieldwork collecting large numbers of spiders, and laboratory experiments testing how cannibalism and various nutrient manipulations affect offspring production. The position will be funded through a combination of teaching and research assistantships. The start date is either the summer or fall of 2025.

The successful candidate should have:

–       a strong interest in working with spiders,

–       prior research experience either as an undergraduate or MS student,

–       the ability to work independently in the field and laboratory, and

–       strong writing skills.

To apply, please send the following items as a single pdf to Dr. Shawn Wilder (shawn.wilder@okstate.edu): (1) a current CV, (2) a statement on why you are interested in this position and your future career plans, (3) contact information for 3 references, and (4) unofficial copies of your transcripts.

The Mamoozadeh Lab at North Carolina State University (NC State) is
accepting applications for a MSc or PhD student to begin August 2025
(fall semester). The Mamoozadeh Lab leverages genomics and bioinformatics
to explore questions related to the ecology and evolutionary biology
of aquatic species, particularly fishes of conservation or management
concern. Research themes representative of the lab include exploring how
genetic diversity is distributed across space and time, evaluating the
role of climate and other landscape features in shaping adaptation,
and assessing the effectiveness or likely impact of management
actions. This research is often conducted in close collaboration with
state and federal fisheries management agencies. Students work in lab
and field environments, and build transferable skills in creativity,
leadership, and communication, as well as highly marketable skills in
field biology, genetics/genomics, and bioinformatics. The Mamoozadeh
Lab is housed within the Department of Applied Ecology at NC State
(https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcals.ncsu.edu%2Fapplied-ecology%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ceric.schultz%40uconn.edu%7Cf4379977ccc04f57264b08dcdac2525f%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638625775383076409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Vj0J88QEje6V21QjtVqwz7jedtzsMHZuihk%2Bzs9mADg%3D&reserved=0), which also houses the
USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center and the USGS North
Carolina Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, offering abundant
opportunities for integrative and applied research in fisheries
contexts. The selected applicant will work directly with Dr. Nadya
Mamoozadeh on the NC State campus located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a BSc degree in the field of
biology, ecology, evolution, environmental science, fisheries, natural
resources, genetics/genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field. The
selected applicant will be expected to develop and lead independent
research in the fields of fish ecology, conservation genomics, and
fisheries management. Prior molecular lab experience is strongly
preferred, as well as quantitative skills (such as in R or bioinformatic
analyses), or at least an authentic interest in developing these skills.
Field experience will be viewed as a plus. Competitive candidates will
have strong communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability
to work independently. We are a very interactive lab and are looking for
an enthusiastic scientist who cares about fisheries conservation and
management. We are also a lab that celebrates diversity and inclusion,
and we warmly invite lab members to contribute to this culture.

Support: Students in the Mamoozadeh Lab receive a stipend, tuition,
and health insurance, as well as support for professional travel. This
support may come through a mix of teaching assistantships, research
assistantships, and other sources.

How to Apply: Interested students should email the following to Dr.
Nadya Mamoozadeh (nmamoozadeh@gmail.com) as a single PDF and using the
subject line ?Fisheries Genomics Student?:
1) Brief cover letter describing research interests,
  accomplishments, career goals, and how working in the Mamoozadeh
  Lab will help you achieve these goals
2) Resume/CV
3) Unofficial transcripts
4) Writing sample (e.g., published paper, manuscript in
  preparation, MSc or undergraduate thesis, or research paper or
  essay from a relevant course)
5) Names and email addresses for three professional references

Applications should be received before 25 October 2024 to receive
full consideration. Top candidates will be invited to discuss their
qualifications and interests in a virtual interview.  This informal
selection process will be completed before the deadline for the official
NC State graduate school application, which is 15 January 2025.

Inquiries: Informal inquiries to learn more about the position are
welcomed (but not required) and should be sent to the email listed above.

The Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University is recruiting doctoral and master’s level graduate students for Fall 2025.

The department has a productive and diverse faculty working on a broad array of questions involving humans and primates, microbes, plants, vertebrate and invertebrate animals and whole ecosystems. Field locales span the globe from the Old and New World tropics to the Arctic and Antarctic polar regions, as well as the uplands, wetlands, and coastal areas of Long Island and New

York. Within a train ride of New York City, Stony Brook is a diverse campus, and we are implementing programs to build an even more diverse program in the future.

Upon admission, PhD students are guaranteed teaching assistantships, with additional support available through fellowships and research assistantships, as they become available. The deadline for applications for the PhD program is December 1, 2024. The priority deadline for the MA program is January 15, 2024; MA applications are considered on a rolling basis until April 15, 2025. Application fees may be forgiven for applicants that meet specific guidelines.

It is highly recommended that applicants contact faculty and identify potential advisors before applying. Faculty are more than willing to entertain questions about the general program and about their own specific labs and research. A listing of graduate program faculty can be found here:

We provide specific guidance about your application, describe the evaluation process and outline specifics of funding on the application webpages for the programs.

Ph.D.: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_program/apply_to_phd_program.php

M.A.: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/_program/apply_to_masters_program.php

For questions or assistance with the application process, please e-mail our Graduate Program Coordinator, Melissa Cohen: melissa.j.cohen@stonybrook.edu.

Looking for an MS student to work on a newly funded NSF Macrosystems project focused on forest canopy – climate interactions in collaboration with folks at Colorado State University and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. This project will involve US-based field work in the early summer of 2025, so we are hoping to find someone to start either in January or mid-May. If you are interested please email me (kdahlin@msu.edu) with “Macrosystems MS” in the subject line, briefly describe your background and interests, and attach or link to your resume/CV.

https://www.esa.org/career-development/internships-and-fellowships/usgs/

Dear all,

We are seeking a motivated graduate student to join our research team for a project funded by the National Science Foundation.

Project Overview:
Our project aims to unravel the genetic basis of gene expression and phenotypic variation in birds and mammals. We will utilize cutting-edge techniques in genomics, tissue imaging, metabolomics, and single-cell spatial transcriptomics to investigate how dynamic changes in gene regulation during development influence phenotypic traits.

Your Role:
As a research assistant, you will play a crucial role in:

  *   Conducting in-depth analyses of gene and allelic expression, as
      well as metabolite levels, in crossbred chickens.
  *   Identifying gene and metabolic regulatory networks associated with
      fundamental cellular processes and myogenesis.
  *   Examining the precise roles of specific alleles in primary muscle
      cell cultures from various species.
  *   Contributing to the development of novel transcriptomics
      approaches to advance our understanding of developmental
      mechanisms.

Qualifications:
  *   Strong background in biology, genetics, or a related field
  *   Experience with genomic and transcriptomic data analysis
  *   Interest in programming languages such as Python or R
  *   Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  *   A passion for scientific discovery and a collaborative mindset

Why Join Our Lab?

  *   Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge NSF-funded project
  *   Collaboration with a team of experienced researchers
  *   Access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources
  *   Potential for publication in high-impact journals

If you are interested in joining our research team, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and a transcript to abasht@udel.edu.

Behnam Abasht
Professor
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
University of Delaware
531 S. College Ave., 035 Townsend Hall
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-8876
abasht@UDel.edu

Wild Turkey Poult Behavior, ARU, and Trapping Technicians University of Florida

Position and Salary: 2 Full-time Wildlife Technician Positions from December 2024 – June 2025; 1 Full-time Wildlife Technician Position from March – June 2025

The Disturbance Ecology & Ecological Restoration Lab at the University of Florida is recruiting three research technicians for a wild turkey ecology research project in northern Florida. All three technicians will be involved in a behavioral study with human-imprinted poults at the National Wildlife Research Center Florida Field Station in Gainesville, FL from March through late June 2024. Two technicians will begin in December and assist with one of the following aspects of the project from December through February: 1) wild turkey trapping efforts in Kissimmee, FL or 2) deploying autonomous recording units (ARU)s at various locations across the state of Florida. Shared housing (no pets) and field vehicles will be provided when the technicians are working at field sites outside of Gainesville. Housing will not be provided in Gainesville.

Field conditions include inclement weather, hot and humid temperatures, biting insects, and occasional wet conditions. Salary is $15/hr. These positions are primarily field work based (~85%) with some office/data work (~15%). Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends during certain periods depending on weather and data collection needs. As technicians may work and live together in close quarters, getting along with others is essential.

Qualifications: Applicants preferably should have a background in wildlife biology and field research and be working toward or have completed a B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Forestry, or a related field. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in (1) animal behavioral monitoring, (2) animal husbandry (particularly with galliform birds or incubating eggs), (3) organized, detailed, and accurate data collection, (4) animal trapping and handling, and/or (5) deploying and servicing autonomous recording units (ARUs). Successful applicants should be comfortable working both independently and as a team. Applicants must also be able to tolerate harsh environmental conditions, early mornings, and long hours when necessary. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required.

To Apply: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications should be sent in prior to October 25th, 2024. Applications received later than this date may still be considered only if the positions have yet to be filled.

If interested in applying, please send:

(1) a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for the position. If you have preference for a certain position (eg. trapping, ARU, or poult-only) please specify this in your cover letter. The letter can be addressed to the UF Turkey Research Group

(2) CV/resume

(3) contact information for 3 references

Please include all materials in a single PDF document with the subject line titled Poult Behavior Technician Application to Kelly Neil (luckyirishk@ufl.edu). The D.E.E.R Lab is committed to increasing diversity in science and we encourage applicants from underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.

Subject: Graduate Assistantships Available at Yale School of the Environment

Title: Master of Forest Science (MFS) or Master of Environmental Science (MESc) Studying Western Forests or Pinyon Invasion into Big Sagebrush Vegetation at the Yale School of the Environment

Location: New Haven, CT (academic year) and southern Colorado (summers)

Salary: Graduate stipend ($~2500/month and full tuition assistance)

Start Date: May 2025

Apply By: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until October 11, 2024

Website: https://environment.yale.edu/admissions/masters

Link to Full Descriptions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-nHDlY1DVbGXDUkwrsEAsvljtTiMzQzZ/view

Description: Two graduate assistantships are available with the Yale School of the Environment (YSE). We are seeking two graduate students to join our Forestry and Rangeland Research team. One graduate student will study carbon storage and stand dynamics in aspen stands in southern Colorado. The successful candidate will quantify Populus tremuloides regeneration and associated species abundance inside and outside slash exclosures to determine the impact of browse protection on carbon dynamics and stand development. The other graduate student will study the history of pinyon pine invasion into big sagebrush vegetation in southern Colorado over the past 50 years as well as the vegetation response to the invasion.

This research is part of a larger research collaboration between YSE and on-the-ground practitioners in Colorado to increase knowledge and understanding of western landscapes, ecological processes, and effective land management strategies for conservation in the West.

Fieldwork will take place during summer 2025 and 2026 in south central Colorado. Academic classes will begin fall 2025 in New Haven, CT at the Yale School of the Environment. This two-year master’s assistantship will provide a stipend, full tuition assistance, and health insurance.

Interested candidates should email a 1-page cover letter, CV, and the names of 3 references to

William.Lauenroth@yale.edu by 10/11/2024. Applications will be received on a rolling basis.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in forest ecology, biogeochemistry, ecology, biological sciences, environmental biology, or related field

A valid U.S. drive’s license for duration of masters

Fieldwork experience in remote settings (desired)

Research and data analysis experience required. Experience with R important.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Enthusiasm and interest for the research topic and a desire to work collaboratively

Contact Person:

Dr. William Lauenroth

William.lauenroth@yale.edu

Joseph F. Cullman 3rd  35 Professor of Ecology