Laboratory Technician in Evolutionary Epigenomics Lab

The Lee lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for Lab Assistant (technician/lab manager). Our group studies how transposable elements, widespread genetic parasites, influence genome function and evolution through epigenetic mechanisms. Toward this end, we combine functional genomics, computational biology, experimental genetics, and evolutionary biology. This NIH-funded position will focus on investigating how diets influence the regulation of transposable elements.

Our lab is part of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fecoevo.bio.uci.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C8cd4ef5a3e6344d8730808dce8fda904%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638641423397750165%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BcjfYDNd%2Behcycc%2FdMQOSpYJ5uGyBXnBPoEFLSaZkJs%3D&reserved=0), the Center for Evolutionary Genetics (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevogen.bio.uci.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C8cd4ef5a3e6344d8730808dce8fda904%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638641423397774635%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=P73Qe%2BhydJY%2FQZ0No9wX4p0DLgm4HfTOMe6MQYa%2FfLo%3D&reserved=0), and the Center for Complex Biological Systems (https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fccbs.uci.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C8cd4ef5a3e6344d8730808dce8fda904%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638641423397792001%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ddluVDWgq46VGjLiLW5THJVO20%2FRlCiWmbLdXUSijLA%3D&reserved=0). More information about our research interests can be found at https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgrylee.science%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40uconn.mail.onmicrosoft.com%7C8cd4ef5a3e6344d8730808dce8fda904%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638641423397807260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d%2FXHj7npxMcfyTexeEa59HgwhuazWIcdUYQyCcsnCTg%3D&reserved=0

Requirements for the position include:

– B.S.  in Biology or related degree

– At least one year of experience with standard molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA extractions, PCR, qPCR) in a research laboratory setting

– Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities

– Strong communication skills

Have basic statistical skills

– Can work independently as well as collaboratively

– Be comfortable working with fruit flies Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Drosophila genetics.

Responsibilities of the position include:

– Maintaining Drosophila culture and making genetic crosses

– Assaying Drosophila phenotypes, including microscopy imaging

– Performing Drosophila dissections

– Executing molecular biology experiments for genomics studies

– Analyzing and summarizing results

– Maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory (including ordering
supplies)

– Assisting with projects of other lab members as necessary

The initial appointment is one year with potential extension and/or renewal based on work performance and availability of funding support. This is a full-time position, including benefits. The expected start date is on or before Jan 1st, 2025. The lab is committed to fostering a supportive environment that values individual growth and development. This position may be especially suitable for post-bac scholars looking for additional research experience before attending graduate school.

Qualified candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and two reference letters to grylee@uci.edu.  Please contact Grace Lee (grylee@uci.edu) for any questions. Informal inquiries are welcome.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Grace Yuh Chwen Lee <grylee@uci.edu>

The Arctic Ecology Research program at the University of Texas at El Paso is recruiting students for funded PhD positions open for students to start as early as Spring 2025. Admitted applicants will be supported by a combination of graduate assistantships and teaching assistantships and include tuition remission for qualified applicants.  The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1 research university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region. More information about the Department of Biological Sciences and its graduate programs can be found at https://www.utep.edu/science/biology/   and https://www.utep.edu/science/eeb/ .

The following faculty are actively recruiting students:

Jennie McLaren Plant Ecology and Biogeochemistry  ( http://www.jenniemclaren.com/ ) jrmclaren@utep.edu

Vanessa Lougheed  Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology  (https://expertise.utep.edu/profiles/vlougheed ) vlougheed@utep.edu

Craig Tweedie Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology (https://expertise.utep.edu/profiles/ctweedie )ctweedie@utep.edu

Candidates should have a BS or MS in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science or related fields. Ideal candidates will have some previous research experience in field ecology, a strong work ethic, be able to work independently and with a field crew. Qualified applicants are encouraged to reach out to faculty directly before applying. Faculty are more than willing to answer questions about the University, the program and their own research labs and interests.

The Wagner Lab at Penn State seeks applicants for a MS in ecology to begin fall 2025. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a global concern due to their impacts on human and environmental health. The successful applicant will lead efforts understand landscape scale patterns and drivers of PFAS in lake fishes, and to predict PFAS concentrations across thousands of lakes to help inform monitoring and management of PFAS in aquatic environments. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team of federal, state, and university biologists. The position is in the USGS Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA.

Qualifications:

Competitive candidates should be highly motivated and possess a BS in chemistry, ecology, fisheries, statistics, or a related discipline with a strong quantitative background. Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment are essential.

Applicants may apply to the Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Ecology by December 1st 2024 (https://www.huck.psu.edu/graduate-programs/ecology/applications/apply-now ). Contact Dr. Tyler Wagner via email (txw19@psu.edu) for questions about the position.

The Department of Biology at Miami University is seeking to recruit students for our Masters and PhD programs.

https://miamioh.edu/cas/graduate-programs/biology/index.html#:~:text=Our%20Programs&text=Botany%20also%20offers%20the%20Master,Environmental%20Biology%20(EEEB)%20program.

We have a strong core group of faculty working in ecology and evolution creating a great community for our students, supported by modern facilities in microscopy, genomics, and a research field station in Oxford Ohio. Additional facilities for ecological and botanical research include the Herbarium in Oxford and The Conservatory at the nearby Hamilton campus. Our departmental program covers all levels of organization within biology.

The Department provides guaranteed support through teaching assistantships (which include tuition waivers), as well as through faculty research grants when available. Miami is located in Oxford Ohio, a college town with ample outdoor opportunities and a vibrant downtown. Miami currently enrolls approximately 2,300 graduate students and 20,500 undergraduates.

Faculty with interests in ecology and evolution that are actively recruiting students are below. We encourage prospective students to email potential mentors before applying

Dean Castillo – Evolutionary genetics of reproduction, mating behaviors, and speciation. https://sites.google.com/miamioh.edu/castillo-lab/home  (castild@miamioh.edu)

Deidra Jacobsen – Ecology and evolution of plant-insect interactions

(jacobsd8@miamioh.edu)

Lesley Knoll – Freshwater ecology; aquatic ecosystem function (e.g., anoxia, nutrient fluxes) and structure (e.g., phytoplankton composition, toxic cyanobacteria) responses to environmental change (knolllb@miamioh.edu)

Richard Moore – Evolution of plant sexual reproduction; plant conservation genetics

(moorerc@miamioh.edu)

Yoshi Tomoyasu- developmental and evolution of insect wings

https://sites.miamioh.edu/tomoyasulab/  (tomoyay@miamioh.edu)

Zheng Li – genome evolution with impacts on phenotype evolution and biodiversity

(liz7@miamioh.edu)

Starting Fall 2025 (application deadline January 1)

We are recruiting a highly motivated applicant to join our labs and to work on the acoustic ecology of desert breeding amphibians co-advised by Dr. Nancy McIntyre (Biology) and Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (Natural Resources Management) at Texas Tech University.

Prospective students will be funded by a 9-month/year Biology Department Teaching Assistantship (3 years for M.S. students, 5 years for Ph.D. students) and possibly by additional graduate school fellowships with awards ranging from $2500 for 1 year to $30,000/yr for 3 years.

Skills that will be acquired:

  *   Experience analyzing audio data

  *   Indices of biotic diversity

  *   Time series analyses

  *   Experience with R

  *   Scientific communication

  *   Science publication

Preference will be given to motivated candidates with excellent communication skills and an interest in amphibian ecology.

Applications are due to the TTU Graduate School by 1 January 2025

but space is limited, so early applications are encouraged!

Interested applicants should email both Dr. Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis-kyle@ttu.edu) and Dr. Nancy McIntyre (nancy.mcintyre@ttu.edu) and have “Graduate opportunity – acoustic ecology” in the subject line. Please include in the email:

  1.  A statement about your research interests

  2.  How this position will help you fulfill your career goals

  3.  Resume or CV including a summary of research experience and skills and contact information

  4.  Unofficial transcripts

  5.  GRE scores (not required, but encouraged)

  6.  Contact information (names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails) for three references

Further instructions on applying can be found on Dr. McIntyre’s website: https://sites.google.com/view/nancy-e-mcintyre/join-my-lab

For additional information:

Department of Biological Sciences https://www.depts.ttu.edu/biology/

Dr. Griffis-Kyle: http://myweb.ttu.edu/kerrgrif/default.html

Dr. Nancy McIntyre: https://sites.google.com/view/nancy-e-mcintyre/home

Several graduate and professional positions available in the Morales-Williams Limnology Lab at the University of Vermont Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory

Our lab group integrates phytoplankton community ecology and biogeochemistry to understand lake ecosystem response to global change. Ongoing projects investigate the influence of disturbance on algal community assembly and ecosystem function.

Limnology Lab Manager

We seek a full-time Lab Manager to coordinate and conduct water chemistry analysis and field activities on small lakes and Lake Champlain in Vermont, USA.  This is a 2-year position located in Burlington, VT starting in January 2025. We operate the water chemistry laboratory at the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Lab and seek an individual with demonstrated experience in water chemistry analysis, limnological monitoring, data management, and creative problem solving. Applicants should hold a BS in environmental chemistry, environmental science, biology, ecology, or related fields and have a minimum of two years experience in water chemistry analysis and standard limnological methods. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in water chemistry analysis, limnological field techniques, data processing and QA/QC, and the ability to work effectively and collaborate with a diverse team. Our group is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive community. Applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For more information including how to apply, please see https://www.uvmjobs.com/  posting #73825, Limnology Lab Manager.

Laboratory & Data Technician

We have an immediate opening for a temporary (1-year) laboratory technician with expertise in data science and/or phytoplankton analysis. The technician will support laboratory activities that align with their expertise in one or both areas.  Data technicians should have previous experience in management, analysis, and quality control of ecological data including high frequency sensor measurements. Phytoplankton technicians should have a demonstrated working knowledge of phytoplankton taxonomy and microscopy. This is a 35-hour per week position starting at $23 hourly. To apply, please send a short (1 page) cover letter specifying your area of expertise (data, phytoplankton, or both) and your C.V with contact information for 3 references to Mindy Morales-Williams (ana.morales@uvm.edu). Applications will be considered as they are received for start dates between now and January 2025.

MS student position in winter limnology

We are seeking an MS student to work on an NSF Macrosystems-funded project investigating the influence of warming winters on phytoplankton phenology and ecosystem function. This is part of a larger collaborative project with GLEON partners from University of Missouri, Cornell, SUNY New Paltz, and University of Colorado-Boulder. The project will integrate experimental approaches in aquatic mesocosms at the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory with a larger scale study of more than 30 lakes across the U.S.

Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about collaborative team science and the influences of climate change on aquatic ecosystem function. Applications will be considered for start dates in spring or summer 2025. To apply for this position, please send your C.V. and brief statement of interest to Mindy Morales-Williams (ana.morales@uvm.edu, vermontlimnology.com) by Nov.1, 2024.

More information on the Rubenstein School graduate program in Natural Resources and the formal application process can be found here: https://www.uvm.edu/rsenr/graduate-programs .

The Singh Environmental Systems Lab at Auburn University seeks two motivated MS students interested in understanding hydrological and/or biogeochemical processes at regional scales. The student will have the opportunity to work with large datasets, hydrological and water quality models, and statistical approaches. The graduate student will interact with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, including a limnologist, soil biogeochemist, and hydrologist.

Preferred qualifications:

BS in hydrology, biogeochemistry, environmental science, or related fields; Background in R, Python, or other programming languages is preferred.

Benefits:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance.

How to apply:

The application deadline for Spring 2025 is Oct 25, 2024, and the expected start date is January 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Nitin Singh with a CV and 1 page

(max) cover letter discussing their topic of interest(s) and why they are interested in the position. Please send these materials in a single PDF document to nitin.singh@auburn.edu and include “Graduate Student Application” in the subject line.

Over the last nine years, the M.S. in Environmental Biology Program at Regis University, located in Denver, Colorado, has prepared students for careers in the environmental and ecological workforce.

Our program differs from more traditional thesis-based master’s programs in that we:

1. Emphasize learning and applying skills demanded by employers to ecosystem management. These skills include GIS, statistical computing in R, professional writing, environmental policy, wetland delineation, and advanced ecology.

2. Emphasize field-based research during both a 100-hour internship at an external agency and a cohort-based field research project with ecosystem managers at partner agencies including Denver Mountain Parks.

3. Offer a flexible timeline. You can earn your master’s degree in an intensive, one-year program or up to three years as it fits with your needs and goals.

4. Offer small class sizes and a cohort experience that enables students to build close relationships

with other students and faculty members who are focused on helping each student navigate their own career pathway.

Our alumni have indicated that the program’s applied skills-based emphasis has prepared them well for securing and maintaining employment. Not only do program experiences enrich their resumes, but the content focus and gained experience make our students highly competitive applicants. Within several months of graduation, most of our graduates obtain employment in a wide array of jobs in the governmental, private, and non-profit sectors.

We have Teaching Fellowships available for the 2025-2026 academic year, which provide valuable teaching experience and offset tuition expenses for competitive applicants. If interested, you can apply for a fellowship when you apply to the program. Teaching fellowship applications will be reviewed beginning on March 15th, 2025.

We also offer generous scholarships up to $6,000 to all eligible applicants to the M.S. Environmental Biology Program for the 2025-2026 academic year.

If you want to learn more, visit: REGIS.EDU/ENVIRONMENT for more information on admission, application details, and the teaching fellowship. Our program does not require the GRE for admission.

The Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at Iowa State University is recruiting doctoral and master’s level graduate students for Fall 2025.

The EEB major at Iowa State is designed for students interested in the composition, structure, and functional processes of ecological systems, and the mechanisms that regulate the pattern and rate of evolutionary change within and among species. Our program provides students with an interdisciplinary education and opportunities to train and conduct research in their area of interest. The EEOB department has a productive and diverse faculty who conduct both theoretical and empirical research in ecology and evolutionary biology. Empirical work is on a broad array of questions and organismal systems, including microbes, plants, vertebrate and invertebrate animals and whole ecosystems.

Iowa State University is a large and vibrant campus, with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. It is located in Ames, IA, which was ranked #1 best college town by 24/7 Wall St in 2019.

All admitted applicants will be financially supported by a 9- or 12-month graduate assistantship throughout their tenure in the program. To receive priority consideration for competitively awarded fellowships, and to ensure there are no Visa issues for international students, applicants should submit a complete application package by December 15.

Applications can be submitted after these dates for consideration; however, funding opportunities are limited. Application fees may be forgiven for applicants that meet specific guidelines.

Applicants should contact faculty and identify potential advisors before applying. Faculty are more than willing to answer questions about the general program and about their own specific labs and research. A listing of graduate program faculty can be found here: https://www.eeob.iastate.edu/all-faculty

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

EEB Program: https://www.eeb.iastate.edu/admissions

Admissions:

For questions or assistance with the application process, please e-mail our Graduate Program Coordinator, Lynette Edsall at camelot@iastate.edu.