Author: Davis, Miranda L.

5 PhD positions available at Penn State focused on microbiome manipulation

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There are 5 PhD positions available at Penn State across multiple departments within the College of Agricultural Sciences with a focus on manipulating agricultural-associated microbiomes. These positions will provide students with broad and interdisciplinary training in microbial ecology, community sequencing analysis and related fields.
 
Application deadline is December 15, 2017. Seehttps://www.huck.psu.edu/content/research/microbiome-center/student-resources for more information.
 
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Kevin L. Hockett
Assistant Professor
Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology
Lloyd Huck Early Career Professor
Huck Institute of Life Sciences
Pennsylvania State University
316 Buckhout Lab
Office phone: 814-865-4472
 

Graduate position: UIllinois.SymbiosisEvolution

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The Heath lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
is looking for motivated graduate students interested in the
evolution and genetics of plant-microbe symbioses. The Heath lab
uses a variety of approaches (fieldwork, sequencing, quantitative
genetics) in a number of plant and microbial systems to answer
fundamental questions about how mutualisms evolve in nature,
the molecular basis of symbiosis evolution, and plant-microbiome
interactions. Find out more about what we do at our website
(http://www.life.illinois.edu/heath/Heath_Lab/HOME.html). Students can
apply through either the Program in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
(http://sib.illinois.edu/peec/) or the Department of Plant Biology grad
program (http://www.life.illinois.edu/plantbio/graduateAdmissions.htm).
Applications are due by December 15, 2017 for full consideration for
graduate college fellowships.

Champaign-Urbana is a great micro-urban community located midway between
three major cities (Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis), with great food
and drink, abundant culture, and affordable cost of living.

University of Illinois and the Heath lab are committed to a diverse
workplace, and prospective students of all races, genders, and sexual
orientations are encouraged to apply.

Email Katy Heath (kheath@life.illinois.edu) for more information.

Katy Heath <kheath@life.illinois.edu>

Graduate Positions in Speciation and Sexual Selection at the University of Denver

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Graduate Positions in Speciation and Sexual Selection in the Larson Lab at the University of Denver

The Larson Lab at the University of Denver is recruiting graduate students (PhD or MS) interested in evolutionary genomics, speciation and sexual selection. Research in the Larson lab focuses on how sexual selection and genomic conflict shape the evolution of reproduction and how divergence in key reproductive traits contribute to speciation.

Graduate students can earn degrees in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution or Cell and Molecular Biology. Graduate students will be supported through graduate teaching assistantships for up to 2 (MS) to 5 years (PhD).

Denver is a vibrant city just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The University of Denver is nestled in a residential neighborhood 8 miles southeast of downtown Denver. The campus is connected via light rail to downtown and the broader Front Range region.

Please contact Erica Larson, erica.larson@du.edu, for more information. Additional information can be found at https://secure-web.cisco.com/1PzxrL32PVJ6kWUyFEjuH4muDlEaS4EqBVLqz9xcXX8JDVkAKINOJWyQH19qpZ2N8ypLNh9tdTKp50j6u_wLrYSkzEu_ecXt9E2qRdSMa4QpyfAUFgULFu2FVGEon-5GZjK-5d8EshKJrrpO1x0vdezzKVCbHs4a1FJwuACBlT9093hi1aZD2OHD8qouctWKFlla3-DgnMQdprBoIw8UrJ7zcgUX1cx7XwQDRLjtx5ECybA2MRcORAHlAd5TVbq_GOTo8mSjy59gMvd5LbXjx85L5FllAJGJ_1ueThU4uGzgjry9lbDYY-ZZDbKqZGjmk57Ha2klj5tLP7imH4hKTZjwrVK2ztKVssb0PRsOGLPT0vChyLVQB0FkvhmKXJP8cArCMrjSCKvyff8iurKdp9RMXc7rVxeITBN3dPN1t9B98YPIm7WpKA5nwA6uYMDvU/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.larsonlab.space.

Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)

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Biological Science Technician (Fisheries)
 
U.S. Geological Survey; Klamath Falls, Oregon
 
Closing Date: November 29, 2017
 
This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 12 months that may be extended for 12 additional months without further competition. The initial period of employment is for the 2018 field season, beginning in February and ending in October or November. The incumbent will assist with a variety of field studies to collect fisheries data or specimens, working on boats and using various types of nets and electrofishing. PIT tag technology for marking fish and detecting tagged fish remotely will be an important part of the position.
 
Information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, is here: http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/0404.html. Other requirements for the position are given in the web posting:
 
 
Contact: David Hewitt, dhewitt@usgs.gov
 
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David A. Hewitt
Research Fish Biologist
USGS Western Fisheries Research Center
Klamath Falls Field Station, Oregon
(541) 273-8689 ext 215

Biological Science Technician, Gila Watershed Partnership

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This is a great opportunity for recent graduates – please distribute broadly! 
 
The Gila Watershed Partnership is looking for a Biological Science Technician! Be part of a dynamic and passionate organization working with community partners to protect and restore the Upper Gila Watershed. The Biological Science Technician will assist on a wide variety of field projects including fish surveys and removal, water quality testing, invasive plant removal and restoration planting, as well as provide technical support for the Restoration Specialist. This is a great opportunity for an early career professional looking to get broad field experience and learn new skills in beautiful southeastern Arizona. Click here to download the job description and application instructions. Applications will be accepted until December 8th.
 
Melanie
 
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Accepting Apps for MS Environmental Biology in Denver CO

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We are now accepting applications for fall, 2018 admission to the MS in Environmental Biology program at Regis University in Denver, CO. The one year M.S. in Environmental Biology is a degree program that emphasizes skills crucial for success in the environmental and ecological workforce. Apply by 12/31/17 and use code ECWC to waive the $50 application fee!

TOP FEATURES of our program

-Focus on relevant skills demanded by environmental employers:
statistical computing (R), GIS, NEPA, grant writing & field work in the Rocky Mountains & elsewhere
– Earn a master’s degree in an intensive one-year program or up to 2 years as it fits with each student’s schedule/goals.
– Hands-on internship at local agencies or research experience with faculty members
– Small class sizes that allow students to build close relationships with faculty and other students
– Knowledgeable faculty focused on individual student goals and success

Go to: REGIS.EDU/ENVIRONMENT for more information and to apply

Apply by February 1, 2018 for priority admission consideration!

NSF-Funded Graduate positions in Aquatic Ecology/Biogeochemistry

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I am recruiting new students to begin work on an NSF-EPSCOR funded project focused on understanding the microbiomes of linked aquatic, soil and plant ecosystems. This work is part of a large collaborative team (details below); my lab’s specific focus will be on how microbiology and biogeochemical cycling (N, P) change along Kansas’ precipitation gradient in streams and rivers, and how those changes might alter the propensity for the development of harmful algal blooms in reservoirs. Students with experience or interests in biogeochemistry, microbial ecology (especially cyanobacteria or cyanotoxin studies), and linked aquatic-terrestrial ecosystems are encouraged to contact me to discuss graduate positions available. 
 
More details about current lab projects can be found here: https://burginlab.wordpress.com/research-projects/
 
Prior to contacting me, students should read these letters to prospective students: 
 
Deadline for applications to the KU EEB program is 1 December; instructions on applying can be found here: https://eeb.ku.edu/how-apply
Details on admission requirements are here: https://eeb.ku.edu/admission-requirements
 
 
NSF-FUNDED GRADUATE POSITIONS IN MICROBIOMES OF AQUATIC, PLANT OR SOILS (MAPS)
We are recruiting diverse, highly-qualified graduate students to assist with understanding the linkages between microbiomes of aquatic, plant and soil (MAPS) ecosystems across Kansas. The goal of MAPS is to understand 1) how microbiome structure and function among these systems change across the dry to wet precipitation gradient of Kansas and land use, then 2) how those changes in microbiomes affect broader community and ecosystem properties. The NSF funded project project is driven by >15 investigators across multiple institutions, listed below, all of whom will work collaboratively and train students in an interdisciplinary framework.
If you are interested in developing skills in collaborative, team-based science focused on deploying cutting-edge tools in environmental microbiology and informatics, please contact the relevant team member who might serve as your graduate advisor.  Students must discuss their interests with a potential advisor (by email or phone) prior to submitting an application for graduate studies to the relevant department. We especially encourage students with experience in bioinformatics, chemical analysis, field work and experimental design to apply. Experience working across multiple ecosystem types or across rainfall gradients within a given ecosystem will be preferred but not required.
The University of Kansas (Applications due by 1 December for Fall 2018 start)
James Bever (Plant and Fungal Ecology; https://eeb.ku.edu/james-bever)
Sharon Billings (Soil Biogeochemistry; https://eeb.ku.edu/sharon-billings)
Amy Burgin (Aquatic Ecosystem Ecology; https://eeb.ku.edu/amy-burgin)
Terry Loecke (Soil Biogeochemistry; https://esp.ku.edu/terry-loecke)
Ben Sikes (Microbial Ecology; https://eeb.ku.edu/ben-sikes)
Pam Sullivan (Ecohydrology; https://geog.ku.edu/sullivan-pamela)
Belinda Sturm (Environmental Engineering; http://www.people.ku.edu/~bmcswain/)
Folashade Agusto (Infectious disease; https://sites.google.com/site/agustofb/)
Kansas State University (applications due by 15 December for Fall or Summer 2018 start)
Walter Dodds (Aquatic Ecology; http://www.k-state.edu/doddslab/)
Wichita State University
Ft. Hays State University:
Mitch Greer (Grassland Ecology; https://www.fhsu.edu/biology/mgreer/)
 
 
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Amy Burgin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Kansas
Kansas Biological Survey
office: 785-864-2831
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MS position in distribution of freshwater functional diversity under climate change

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Interested in aquatic biodiversity, connectivity across isolated natural and anthropogenic habitats, and climate change? Northern Arizona University is an excellent place to study all of these! Come do your Masters in Environmental Science & Policy in the coolest (literally) part of Arizona, in the middle of climate-driven shifts in species distributions. NAU and Flagstaff, AZ offer excellent opportunities to network and collaborate across both academic and agency scientists working on ecosystem responses to climate change and the functional and genetic components of biodiversity underlying those responses. Support will be through a combination of TAships and summer research support. If interested, check out www.bestlabnau.com and send a CV and a brief description of your background and research interests to Rebecca Best (rebecca.best@nau.edu). Final applications due January 15, 2018.

PhD position, McMurdo LTER, Antarctica

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The Adams lab in the Department of Biology at Brigham Young University (BYU) welcomes applications from students wishing to pursue a PhD in evolutionary ecology, focusing on soil ecosystems, starting Fall of 2018.
 
Dissertation projects are dynamic, focusing on core hypotheses associated with the McMurdo Dry Valley LTER (http://mcmlter.org), primarily the characterization of soil ecosystem responses to climate variation.  Our hypotheses are informed by approaches including community and autecology, ecological genomics, comparative phylogeography, elemental stoichiometry, molecular evolution, and metagenomics/transcriptomics.  Successful candidates will be required to carry out challenging fieldwork in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica.
 
BYU is located in Provo, Utah, where opportunities for world-class skiing, snowboarding, fly-fishing, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and many other outdoor recreational activities are less than 20 minutes from the lab.  There are several festivals during the year in different areas of the county and Provo is home to a vibrant music scene.  Salt Lake City is only 45 minutes travel by car or commuter rail.
 
For full consideration, complete applications should be received by January 15, 2018, but late applications can be considered through the first part of February. Financial support is competitive and comes from a variety of sources, including teaching assistantships, research assistantships, fellowships, and external research funding from the National Science Foundation.
 
BYU is a private institution run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Students are required to uphold a standard of personal conduct. For more information on this standard, please visit the Honor Code Office website (https://honorcode.byu.edu/).
 
Interested students should contact Byron Adams (bjadams@byu.edu), including a current CV and why our research group might be a good fit for your career and educational interests/goals.  Application information can be found on the BYU Biology website, http://biology.byu.edu/GradAdmissions
 
Byron Adams
Department of Biology
Brigham Young University