PhD Graduate Assistantship available to work with Dr. Melanie Murphy (Department of Ecosystem Science and Management/Program in Ecology), Dr. Annika Walters (Department of Zoology and Physiology/Program in Ecology) and Dr. Anna Chalfoun (Department of Zoology and Physiology/Program in Ecology) at University of Wyoming in collaboration with Dr. Doug Keinath (Wyoming Ecological Services, USFWS).

The Wyoming toad (Anaxyrus baxteri) is one of the most endangered amphibians in North America, which rapidly declined in the 1970s due to unknown causes. This narrow-range endemic was listed under the ESA in 1984 and is now considered extinct in the wild. In the early 1990s, managers collected the remaining individuals to establish a captive breeding program. A small population at Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge sustained by captive-release is now one of the only known, non-captive populations of Wyoming toads. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently improved captive facilities to allow regular release of adult Wyoming toads into the wild in order to foster increased reproduction and survival. This resulted in notable increases in reproduction, as evidenced by regular wild breeding, but changes in survival are questionable because the released animals are being observed less frequently than expected. Since all released toads are uniquely identified, tracking these animals offers a unique opportunity to collect longitudinal information on: 1) individual survival, 2) individual behavior and habitat selection, 3) individual health status (e.g., Chytrid fungus (Bd) infection rate), and 4) how survival, behavior and health status relate to genotype.
Prospective students with a background in wildlife, natural resources, ecology, and/or population genetics are encouraged to apply. Evidence of robust analytical skills, ability to work independently under stochastic field conditions, strong work ethic, scientific writing, passion for scientific inquiry, and aptitude for collaborative research are expected.  Additional skills in radio-tracking anuran species and population genetics laboratory skills (particularly using low quality/low quantity DNA) will be preferred.  Work will require animal care, hiking, working in harsh field conditions at high elevation, working in wetlands and driving a 4WD vehicle.  To apply, please send a statement of interest, complete CV, unofficial transcripts, unofficial GRE scores, and contact information for three professional references as a single PDF file (LastName_WyomingToad.pdf) to melanie.murphy@uwyo.edu.   Application deadline is December 12, 2018, although review of applicants will begin immediately.  Start date could be as early as January 28, 2019, but is flexible for the right candidate.  However, candidate must be available for field season preparations with field season to start mid-May.

Area and Institution: University of Wyoming (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.uwyo.edu&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cec056b07929d4319d77408d65f64ca77%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636801283837127151&sdata=W%2F8bTb%2BxnPFe0e4EohhzRhPE3HyhvHgW%2F%2BS7qt%2Fvgdc%3D&reserved=0) is ideally located in Laramie, Wyoming with easy access to varied field sites and outdoor recreation opportunities. In addition, the campus is only 1 hour from Fort Collins and ~2 hours from an international airport (Denver, CO).  Applicants are encouraged to investigate the Program in Ecology (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.uwyo.edu%2Fpie&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cec056b07929d4319d77408d65f64ca77%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636801283837127151&sdata=ghE1sPaD4MJUDiw%2BD7uyyFlPXuoU89mrkIsZ%2Bc%2F9omI%3D&reserved=0), an integrated, interdepartmental PhD program in ecological science.

Subject: Desert Tortoise Telemetry Monitors Needed

Description:
The Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is federally listed as a threatened species north and west of the Colorado River under the Endangered Species Act.  Desert tortoise monitoring will assist researchers in estimating population density.   Monitoring occurs during March, April and May to coincide with the peak activity season of desert tortoises.

Three (3) AmeriCorps telemetry monitors will be required to demonstrate proficiency in telemetry and tracking as well as backcountry wilderness field skills, including but not limited to 4WD vehicle operation, and use of GPS, topographic maps, and PDA technology.  In addition, telemetry monitors will be field tested on their knowledge of and ability to follow monitoring protocols thoroughly and precisely. Telemetry monitors will have the sole responsibility of gathering daily location data on focal desert tortoises that serve as controls for the project.  The telemetry monitor will work for 5 consecutive days with 2 days off, but they must be available to work any of the 7 days each week, with the understanding that the schedule is subject change with little or no notice. Spike camping in the field will be required.  This position will require long hours including early mornings and may include weekends.

Compensation:
$6,480.00 Living Allowance
$1,566.14 Education Award
Field Per Diem
Student loan forbearance/interest accrual

Contract & Timeline:
March 5, 2019 – May 24, 2019
Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week
Weekend hours may be required
during field season

Location: Clark County, NV (Las Vegas)

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in biology (wildlife or conservation), ecology or related field; Experience with telemetry equipment and tracking; Experience collecting field data or following established field data collection protocols; Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for navigation and/or data collection; Knowledge of southwestern/Mojave flora and fauna desirable; Self-motivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude while working in a diverse team environment; Ability to work a variable schedule (including weekends) that may change with little or no notice; Ability to walk a minimum of 10km/day in challenging terrain and harsh and rapidly changing desert conditions, and otherwise be in good physical condition; Willingness to camp in the desert backcountry for consecutive days; Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver’s license; Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle on- or off-road if required; Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and federal criminal background checks, (4) Adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) Will not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement.

How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should follow this link to apply directly through our online portal:
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We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Number of Positions: 2

Duration: May 14 – August 28, 2019 (dates are firm)

Pay: $20.00-$21.00/hour

Description and Duties: The incumbent will be employed by Northland College, but will work directly with, and report to, the Great Lakes Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) program. The goals of the I&M program include monitoring key environmental variables so that ecological change can be detected and addressed in a timely manner.

This is largely a field-based position. The incumbent will assist with the sampling of permanent forest monitoring plots at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. The incumbent will collect extensive data on the herbaceous layer and browse. He/she will be expected to identify at least 350 herbaceous species, and have considerable experience identifying members of the family Poaceae and genus Carex. Field work will be performed in teams of 3-4 people. The incumbent may also spend approximately 5-10% of time performing computer work.

This position operates on an 8 day on/6 day off schedule. During the 8-day sampling periods, incumbent will be expected to carry field equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. He/she will be exposed to high temperatures, stinging and biting insects, including extensive mosquitoes, and poisonous plants. Hikes to and from plots will be as long as six miles, each direction. The position will also involve camping, sometimes up to seven consecutive nights.

The incumbents are responsible for securing and paying for their own housing while at the park. Isle Royale is remote and opportunities for travel to the mainland will be limited. Housing accommodations will be shared with others and employees will be expected to be flexible and accommodating, as well as team players. Logistics will be explained in full, during interviews.

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, references, and unofficial transcripts to Suzanne Sanders (suzanne_sanders@nps.gov) by January 21, 2019. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted shortly thereafter. No phone calls or emails, other than applications, please.

A PhD student position is available in the Altieri Lab (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.altierilab.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C7965f1217cd7439359dd08d65c39e687%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636797801089932540&sdata=pUB3GD6TJ2XyAlrE40pp%2FV7O%2BGt2wT7iXUjFAnAI0Aw%3D&reserved=0) at the University of Florida to examine the response of corals to environmental stressors starting in late spring or early summer 2019. The student will join a team that is a focused on the impacts of hypoxic stress (low oxygen) on coral health and performance in a multi-species, multi-stressor context. The PhD student will be based at UF’s main campus in Gainesville, FL, with field work in the Florida Keys and laboratory experiments at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft. Pierce, FL (SMSFP). The student will work collaboratively with a team that includes Drs. Valerie Paul and Maggie Johnson (SMSFP), and will be expected to develop independent research interests that complement the overall project goals.

Ideal applicants will have a strong background in ecology and/or marine science (bachelor’s or master’s degree), excellent quantitative and communication (written and oral) skills, and a demonstrated potential to conduct intensive field and/or laboratory research both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience with laboratory systems that manipulate environmental stressors (e.g., OA lab work) and/or with coral physiology is desired.

The student will join the Altieri Lab in UF’s Environmental Engineering Sciences Department, and will be part of the new Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics group within the Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffaculty.eng.ufl.edu%2Fced%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C7965f1217cd7439359dd08d65c39e687%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636797801089942548&sdata=jwaytnXcC10GxEeImbFANTCupUKbtgHYQy1XpiwkTMA%3D&reserved=0). The position includes stipend, tuition, and benefits. Formal applications are due January 10, 2018 with details found here:

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Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Andrew Altieri well ahead of the formal application deadline with a copy of their CV (including contact information for 3 references) and a brief statement (<500 words) outlining their interests and suitability for this particular opportunity.

Good afternoon,

We are looking to hire an experienced aerial observer to participate in aerial surveys for whales, dolphins and sea turtles in the outer continental shelf federal waters off Massachusetts and Rhode Island, an area proposed for offshore alternative energy development. Duties will include serving as an observer on all aerial surveys; quality checking data; coordination with the chief scientist and flight crew; analysis of vertical photographs for the detection and identification of marine mammal and turtle species; and helping with monthly reports and budgets.  The majority of fieldwork will be aerial, although there may be opportunities to get involved in shipboard surveys with collaborators depending on contract opportunities. This is a grant funded staff position with at least 8 months of staffing provided starting in February 2019. Additional service may be afforded if additional grant funding is secured.

 

SCHEDULE

Office schedule will be Monday — Friday, 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM. Flight days will require irregular hours and long days. Occasional weekends and holidays will be required.

 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Participates in all aerial survey activities, including observer logistics, scientific data collection, monthly reporting, photographic and data analysis.
2. Assists with monthly report, final annual report writing, and data analysis.
3. Survey safety equipment and camera maintenance, preparation and in-flight troubleshooting.
4. Follow safe operational requirements for every survey area, maintains flight and data logs, assists data quality checking and assurance, assists summarizing data and reports.
5. Photo-analysis of digital imagery for species detection and identifications, data processing and analysis.
6. Conducts data quality checking and assurance.
7. Helps to oversee budgeting and spending for the program.
8. Performs other position-related duties, as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Training and Experience

• B.A or B.S in Biology or related science, M.S with comparable experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year of marine mammal aerial survey flight time
• Ditch training certified
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Field and lab safety and safety awareness training
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Meeting deadlines for data and report deliverables
• Specialized photographic skills and photo-identification experience
• Attention to detail for proofing and quality checking data
• Ability to spend long hours performing photo analysis in the office
• Comfortable flying in a small aircraft (Can’t get motion sickness)
• Valid driver’s license

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Participation in right whale, other large whale, and turtle aerial research programs
• Maintaining and purchasing aerial survey equipment
• Familiarity with digital photography equipment and field use
• Computer skills, especially excel, access, word

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to lift and operate photographic equipment weighing approximately 8 lbs during circling. Occasionally the employee is required to lift up to 50 lbs.  Employee is required to apply advanced manual dexterity that requires extreme accuracy such as those used to repair complex equipment or electronic instruments. The employee must be comfortable sitting in a confined space during survey flights, for up to five hours at a time without a break. The employee must have excellent vision to sight marine species in-flight and confirm detections in photographic analysis. Acute attention to detail is imperative for proofing documents, and quality checking data. It is necessary for the employee to differentiate between colors.

 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Aerial surveys will be conducted approximately one to four times per month. Survey work is performed in a small twin-engine aircraft, which is a noisy, confined environment and may include some vessel-based time so it is imperative that the employee does not suffer from motion sickness. Field work is performed outside, exposed to variations in the weather or in confined, cramped quarters for extended periods.

Applicants can apply online at: https://neaq.applicantpro.com/jobs/875349.html

 

Graduate student (PhD or MS) assistantships available to participate in research projects exploring dynamics of Great Lakes ecosystems, food webs and fisheries.  Selected individuals will be expected to work collaboratively with scientists from federal laboratories as well as Purdue University.  These projects involve an integration of field studies, laboratory analyses, controlled experiments and quantitative modeling analyses.

Specific research topics include:
1)      Exploring the potential of the larval stage as a recruitment bottleneck for fish in the upper Great Lakes
2)      Determining the ecological effects of seasonal hypoxia on food web structure and fish vital rates in central Lake Erie.

Selected individuals will be co-advised by Drs. Paris Collingsworth and Tomas Höök and enroll in Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.ag.purdue.edu%2Ffnr&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C5bdefdc7404d487ebd2508d65b71b6a3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796941289441511&amp;sdata=8zZENsOk5dO8%2BMCkpEMHZZkyPzflw0qfqcxjkDX3guY%3D&amp;reserved=0) in West Lafayette, IN.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a BS (for MS position) or MS (for PhD position) in Biology, Ecology, Fisheries Science, or related field; GPA of 3.2 or greater; and above average GRE scores.

Salary:
Assistantships include 12-month stipend, full tuition coverage, and insurance.

Start date:
June 2019.

How to Apply:
The positions will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please respond by 7-Janary-2019 and submit cover letter, CV, GRE scores (unofficial), transcript (unofficial), and names and contact numbers of three references to Paris Collingsworth (pcolling@purdue.edu; 312 886-7449).

For more information please contact:
Paris Collingsworth
pcolling@purdue.edu

Purdue University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

We are hiring a full-time, seasonal technician for a project exploring how management of grazing lands influences plants and pollinators. The technician will assist with bee and butterfly surveys as well as transects quantifying plant community composition.

Duties will primarily include: line-transect distance sampling for butterflies, observing plant-pollinator interactions and netting bees, identifying and counting flowers, and estimating canopy coverage and visual obstruction. The technician will be trained in these techniques and will work with the graduate student to complete the vegetation transects.

Work will involve long days in the field and a good attitude is essential. Expect to deal with bugs, sun, heat, and other fieldwork conditions typical of the Great Plains. Technician will not need to handle livestock, but should be comfortable working in pastures with sheep or cattle. The field season runs June 1 – Aug 16; start and end dates for technician are flexible.

Pay is $12/hour and housing at the Hettinger Research Extension Center in Hettinger, North Dakota is provided in addition to all work-related transportation at the Center.

Applicants must be comfortable with handling stinging bees and insects. Furthermore, applicants should be comfortable living and working in a rural setting.

Previous experience identifying grassland plants and pollinators is preferred, however, techniques can be taught, an eagerness to learn and a good work ethic are more important.

Applicants should be self-reliant, motivated, and flexible. Evidence of ability to work both cooperatively and independently in the field is required. A valid driver’s license is a plus.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest and suitability for the position along with a resume and 3 professional references to Jasmine Cutter (graduate student on the project and field supervisor), jasmine.cutter@ndsu.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; apply by January 1st for full consideration.

Dr. Denis Valle, Assistant Professor in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida (UF), is seeking a MS/PhD graduate research assistant with strong interest in statistical modeling applications.

Dr. Valle is affiliated with the Tropical Conservation and Development program (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tcd.ufl.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=E3zil0ysDwfRpmvvdPMVwaWZbmdjsM5nXtTTpgGZCD8%3D&amp;reserved=0) and the Emerging Pathogens Institute (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.epi.ufl.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=acWtfr7pRt4Ol3MHbew4kPt7Ip%2BGBaIcIBCDobCUxsc%3D&amp;reserved=0) at UF. Research in Dr. Valle’s group focuses on tackling important applied problems in environmental sciences and malaria epidemiology by creating and using innovative Bayesian statistical models. Examples of ongoing research projects can be found athttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdenisvalle.weebly.com&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=326PgMfTkWAZkQDZO3ZG%2FfMxa7gE9u5B159O1PD4UdQ%3D&amp;reserved=0. Given the wide range of problems tackled by this group, there is considerable flexibility regarding the specific scientific application. Nevertheless, this position will involve the development and application of novel Bayesian models and interactive tools to aid decision-making.

Applicants are expected to be highly motivated, independent, able to successful communicate research results (i.e., through publications), and enthusiastic about computational and Bayesian methods. Prospective students with strong experience in computer programming (e.g., R, Python, or MatLab) and with great writing skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Requirements for prospective students include:
– Competitive GPA/GRE scores (>50% percentile)
– BS or MS degree
– The candidate must meet the formal admission requirements for the University of Florida and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation. (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsfrc.ufl.edu%2Facademics%2Fhow-to-apply%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=GNeFW6LsobzCuytNmVfBGRrxuu4D7LCLMA9gunT0RwM%3D&amp;reserved=0)

This position will be located at the UF campus in Gainesville, FL. Duties include writing and presenting result of research in scientific conferences, searching and applying for additional sources of funding, and assisting other students within the team on statistical analyses. If interested, please email the items listed below to drvalle@ufl.edu:
– CV with contact information and contact information for three academic references
– GRE scores
– One page cover letter describing
a) prior research experience (if any),
b) career goals and interests and how they align with those from the Valle lab, and
c) prior experience with statistical modelling and computer programming.

Cover letters that explicitly provide examples of high motivation and reliability are strongly preferred.

Start Date: August (2019)
***The application deadline is Jan. 30th, 2019***

Information about the University of Florida: The University of Florida (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ufl.edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6369d742f78941d8b12508d65b719c90%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796940859127673&amp;sdata=k4uSOfBaqBCOsU4c%2FaKiKCMzpNF%2BDCmVA5rk%2BZCrZ1g%3D&amp;reserved=0) is among the top 10 U.S. public universities, according to the 2018 U.S. News & World Report rankings. UF is a Land-Grant, Sea- Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 50,000 students.

The University of Florida is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Information about the City of Gainesville: Situated in the rolling countryside of north central Florida, Gainesville is much more than a stereotypical college town. Home of the University of Florida, seat of Alachua County’s government and the region’s commercial hub, it is progressive, environmentally conscious and culturally diverse. The presence of many students and faculty from abroad among its 99,000-plus population adds a strong cross-cultural flavor to its historic small-town Southern roots. Its natural environment, temperate climate and civic amenities make Gainesville a beautiful, pleasant and interesting place in which to learn and to live. Gainesville has been ranked as one of the best cities to live in the United States.

Florida boasts a diversity of fauna and flora common to both southern temperate and subtropical climates and is replete with springs, rivers, backwater streams, lakes, freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangrove fringes, cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks, sandhills, scrub, pine flatwoods, and rangeland. Nested between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida has more than 2,000 kilometers of coastal beaches and estuaries. Special features include the Florida Keys, which constitute an archipelago of picturesque subtropical islands, and the unique Everglades, or “river of grass,” which sprawls across the vast southern peninsula.

The Prager Lab (Department of Plant Sciences) at the University of Saskatchewan has funding for a graduate student (Msc or PhD) to work on topics at the intersection pollination biology and vector biology. The specific project is flexible with several possible research avenues and study systems. Students may start in May, or September assuming acceptance.

Details on the Prager lab can be found https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.pragerlab.ca&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8049d981f49b4a2b2b6308d65af0bd4d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387345480120&amp;sdata=WxqpegE0KY5PNlTOdAS8vAL2uLOt8M2okfCbSB2S6YU%3D&amp;reserved=0 Details on the Department of Plant Sciences can be found at:https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagbio.usask.ca%2Fdepartments%2Fplant-sciences.php&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8049d981f49b4a2b2b6308d65af0bd4d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387345480120&amp;sdata=GiUfINQvVs9qqVZeFmln59jzYpEUm0KG1Sv9a%2F%2BHiZk%3D&amp;reserved=0

The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River. Saskatoon is a city of 260,000 people with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The university has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs to a student population of about 21,000. The university is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities.

Interested candidates should email Dr. Sean Prager (sean.prager@usask.ca) and include a CV and explanation of experience and interests.

I am seeking a PhD or MS student interested in studying how coral reef fisheries respond to reef restoration, and what this means for local food security. The research site is located in Indonesia on a small island community in the Spermonde archipelago. One goal of the research will be to work with local collaborators to monitor the fishers and their catch in response to the coral restoration activities and associated fisheries management actions. Another will be to track the flow of fish from point of capture to consumption. Examples of tangible research outputs from the work may include: a length-based assessment of a subset of target fish species caught by fishers; a characterization of the nutritional benefits derived from the fish being caught and consumed.

For more details about the position, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fahumphrieslab.com%2Fopportunities%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cfdead218e48f4a2a220108d65af0b3fa%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636796387202279014&amp;sdata=s%2Bw%2Bm7DtW9o7ECTudkGjuGvh8oMXanDOg6pPzBqUyRM%3D&amp;reserved=0. For questions, please contact Austin Humphries at humphries@uri.edu. The deadline for applications is December 29, 2018.