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Wilderness Inventory and Monitoring Technician – Wells, Nevada
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M.S. position: Evolution & conservation in human-modified environment
Start date: August 2018
A research assistantship to support a M.S. student is available for the
2018-19 academic year in the Brady Lab at Southern Connecticut State
University (New Haven, CT, USA). Candidates with interest or expertise
in evolution, conservation, aquatic ecology, genomics, and/or epigenetics
are particularly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities for this position may include:
-Coordinating and executing field (especially aquatic) and laboratory experiments
-DNA/RNA extractions; Western blot assays
-Image analysis; microscope work with preserved amphibian specimens
-Data analysis / synthesis and database management
-Dissemination (writing manuscripts, presenting at meetings)
-Lab management and maintenance
-Maintenance of lab website and social media
Independent thesis research will be encouraged and the awardee will
be expected to apply for internal and external grants to support their
research.
ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP:
The awardee will complete 20-hours of work per week and must be
enrolled full time in the graduate program. The award will be
made initially for the fall 2018 semester and, contingent upon
performance, can be renewed for the spring 2019 semester. The
position includes a stipend of $6,000 per semester and a waiver
of University fees (as described by the Graduate Catalogue
http://catalog.southernct.edu/graduate/general-information/financial-aid.html).
Additional details about the fellowship can be found here
(under “Graduate Student Graduate Assistantship”):
http://www.southernct.edu/academics/graduate/research/student-research/graduatefellowships.html
TO APPLY:
Email CV, unofficial undergraduate transcript, and a cover letter to
brady.steven@gmail.com. Pre-application inquiries are welcome.
Applications will be considered as they are received. All applications
received by May 21, 2018 will be given full consideration. The selected
candidate will then be required to successfully apply and matriculate
in the Graduate School. Graduate School Admission details can be found
here: https://www.southernct.edu/gradadmissions/index.html
Subject: Data manager in a Spatial Ecology lab, Univ Florida, Fort Lauderdale FL
The MabLab at the University of Florida is recruiting a Data Manager to fill an immediate opening for the position of Biological Scientist in the lab. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and responsible individual to join an exciting research team focused on spatial ecology.
The Data Manager will be responsible for the group’s database system, and will assist with multiple projects investigating for instance animal fine-scale movement in urban areas, or migration and range dynamics in the context of climate change.
The primary mission of the Data Manager will be to manage the group’s database system: we run a PostgreSQL/PostGIS database system on a Linux server, which hosts telemetry data on wood storks, sea turtles, raccoons, and associated GIS layers. In the near future, we will be adding advanced data from albatrosses, including accelerometers and infrasound. The Data Manager will manage the database server (database design, manual and automated data entry, metadata, set permissions for users and groups, backups, development of web apps to access and display data, etc.).
Additional responsibilities will include assisting members of the group with data processing, and maintaining our open source R packages (rpostgis, rpostgisLT, hab…).
Familiarity with SQL is essential. Experience using PostgreSQL/PostGIS (or other SIG database systems) and R is a plus, as well as experience with Linux systems and database servers.
The candidate must be able to work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment, and should be comfortable working across agency boundaries (University of Florida, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.
Geological Survey and the National Park Service, etc.), making excellent written and oral communication skills essential for this position.
* Qualifications: B.S. with experience in Data Science, Computing, GIS, Biology or a related field. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
* Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and past experience (typically $40–50k/year with benefits).
* Start Date: Flexible, as early as June 1st, 2018. This is a permanent position from the University of Florida.
* Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on May 15th, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.
* Application: Apply on UF Jobs website (job #507275):
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/507275/biological-scientist-ii-data-manager
Applications should include:
– a cover letter with information about professional interests, qualifications, dates of availability, and current contact information;
– a resume;
– names and phone numbers of three references.
For more information, don’t hesitate to contact me!
Mathieu Basille
The Meiklejohn lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
(https://meiklejohnlab.unl.edu) has two open positions for laboratory
research technicians. Technicians will be responsible for contributing
to ongoing scientific research in the lab, overseeing Drosophila stock
maintenance, preparing Drosophila media, ordering reagents and supplies,
and assisting in the training and coordination of undergraduate research
in the lab. Research will focus on investigation of X-linked hybrid
male sterility in Drosophila, using genetic, gene expression, and
cytological methods to investigate spermatogenesis in sterile hybrid
males. Applicants must have a BS, BA, or MA degree in biology or a
related field. Relevant experience includes prior academic training
in genetics and/or evolution, experience with Drosophila husbandry,
familiarity with molecular biology techniques and strong organizational
skills. Starting annual salary will be between $25 – $30,000 depending
on experience, plus health care benefits. The expected start date will
be between June and September 2018. Applications must be received by
May 15 for full consideration, but the positions will remain open until
filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter describing
their past research experience and why they are interested in the
position, a resume or CV, and contact information for three references
to cmeiklejohn2@unl.edu.
Colin Meiklejohn <cmeiklejohn2@unl.edu>