The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, with funding from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) program, anticipates openings for students in the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program during the summer of 2025. Students will work with research teams involving other undergraduate and graduate students. Students also develop and conduct an independent research project. Many REU students continue their work as an independent study or senior honors thesis at their home institution. Some have even published in major scientific journals. In addition, through weekly presentations given by the mentors and other scientists, students are also exposed to a full spectrum of ecosystem research at Hubbard Brook. The program runs from late May to mid-August. Students receive a stipend of $5500 for the 10-week program, as well as housing. Limited funding is available for research supplies and travel expenses. Students live at Hubbard Brook Research Foundation’s researcher housing adjacent to the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, among a community of summer field students and technicians. All residents are expected to share and cooperate with cleaning, cooking, and related chores.

Lepidoptera community: This project aims to understand more about Lepidoptera (moths and caterpillars) community that are the most important herbivores in northern hardwood forests and the most important link from plant production to birds and bats. We will work with the student to develop a project that may include elements such as building a photographic library of the moths and caterpillars of Hubbard Brook, collecting Lepidoptera samples using various field methods, developing AI-assisted methods for identifying and enumerating moths, and other research avenues as determined by the student and mentors. Because the Lepidoptera work is closely linked to bird and bat research, the student will learn and participate in long-term bird research including nest searching, territory mapping, and counting food availability and participate in bat research.

In your application, please include: a letter explaining why a summer research project interests you and how it fits into your broader plans, your resume and email contact for two references (they do not need to submit letters). Applications are due by March 2.

If interested in the position, please send your application to Dr. Matt Ayres (Dartmouth College: matthew.p.ayres@dartmouth.edu) and Miranda Zammarelli (Dartmouth College: miranda.zammarelli.gr@dartmouth.edu).

THIS WEEK’S OCEAN JOBS LIST

Highlights

1. Commercial Manager – US East, Marine Stewardship Council, Washington, DC (Hybrid)

2. Postdoctoral Scientist – The Oceanic Flux Program Time-Series, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA

3. Coastal Marine Fish Scientific Technician – Scientific Technician II – Career Seasonal, State of Washington, Grays Harbor County – Montesano, WA

New Jobs

1. Postdoctoral Research Associate – Marine Sciences, The University of Connecticut (Department of the Marine Sciences), Long Island Sound, US

2. Marine Science Instructor, Duxbury Bay Maritime School, Duxbury, MA

3. Oceans Programme Coordinator, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Suva, Fiji

4. Project Coordinator – Kiwa Initiative Local Component A, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Suva, Fiji

5. Second Mate Unlimited R/V Armstrong, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Remote

6. Research Assistant, The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF), Kemah or Galveston, TX

7. Assistant/Associate/Full Professor: Marine Geologist (Sea Floor Sediments), Oregon State University (College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences), Corvallis, OR

8. Semester Teaching Fellowship, The Island School, Deep Creek, Eleuthera

9. Database Administrator/Analyst, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, Gloucester, MA

10. Research Technician & Resident Assistant, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, East Boothbay, ME

11. Administrative Coordinator – Finance, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

12. Project Manager – Water Infrastructure, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

13. Senior Coordinator – Education Operations (Seasonal), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

14. Field Technician – Dockside Observer, Archipelago, Port Hardy, BC

15. Electronic Monitoring Technical Coordinator, Archipelago, Anchorage, AK

16. Senior Accountant, Flux Marine, Bristol, Rhode Island

17. Development Operations Coordinator, The Surfrider Foundation, Hybrid Remote (San Clemente, CA)

18. Senior Associate – Conservation Canada, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Canada (Remote)

19. Assistant – Associate or Full Research Oceanographer, University of California San Diego (Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)), La Jolla, CA

20. Accelerator Program Manager, Katapult Ocean, Oslo, Norway

21. Local Catch Network Coordinator, University of Maine (Local Catch Network), Orono, ME (Remote)

22. Research Program Coordinator, The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), Woods Hole, MA

23. Coastal Marine Fisheries Scientific Technician – Scientific Tech II, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Clallam County – Forks, WA

24. Research Assistant I – Bioacoustic Data Analyst, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Woods Hole, MA

25. Ocean Fisheries Port Sampler – Scientific Technician II, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Multiple Locations – Western Washington, WA

26. Senior Account Executive, Sofar Ocean, Athens, Greece

27. Human Resources Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Silver Spring, MD

28. Content Creator (Advocacy Pod), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

29. Principal Associate – U.S. Conservation, Pacific Campaigns, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Portland, OR

30. Paid Marine Mammal Education & Research Internship, Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Barnstable, MA

Small Mammal Field Technician – Deer mouse-botfly evolutionary ecology

The Velotta Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver (velottalab.com) is seeking to hire a seasonal field technician to assist with research on the evolutionary ecology of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in Colorado in collaboration with Nathan Senner’s lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The project is focused on understanding how deer mouse physiology and population dynamics are influenced by botfly parasites and environmental variation. The field technician will assist with all aspects of fieldwork, with opportunities for learning research skills throughout the season.

The position will run from approximately April 15, 2024 – October 15, 2024. Airfare, shared field housing, food, all necessary equipment, and a stipend of $18.81/hour will be provided.

Applications due
March 3, 2025

Essential Functions

* Maintenance of a small mammal trapping grid.

* Capture, handling, and tagging of deer mice.

* Field physiology including respirometry (metabolic rate measurement).

* Field behavioral trials.

* Working in the plains and mountains in sometimes rugged terrain in all weather conditions.

* Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork.

Required Qualifications

* Interest in mammalian ecology, field biology, physiology, species interactions, and/or related fields.

* Comfortable living and sleeping in close quarters with the team.

* Comfortable working at high elevations in sometimes rugged terrain in all weather conditions.

* Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn fieldwork and research methods, and ability to work well on a team and independently in challenging physical conditions and sometimes stressful scenarios. Applicant must be adaptable, communicative, cooperative, and detail oriented.

For more information and to apply, pleasevisit this website:
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The University of Kansas Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology/Kansas Biological Survey is recruiting students to participate in Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportuniites in Summer 2025. The REU opportunities are part of the New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute, a National Science Foundation funded initiative whose overarching focus is how plant organismal systems (plant roots and shoots) relate to one another and how those relationships influence and are influenced by plant communities and the soil ecosphere. REU participants working at the University of Kansas will conduct research (described below), participate in the broader institute through in-person and virtual meetings, and will join a near-peer mentoring scheme in which they work closely with high school mentees, graduate students, postdocs, and professors to achieve research and training goals.

Location and time frame: This REU opportunity takes place at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS and runs for 10 weeks from May 26th through August 1st.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Students who have already graduated with a four-year degree are not eligible. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.

Benefits: REU interns receive $6000 stipend for the program, and food and lodging if needed.

Apply Here

Submissions due March 1, 2025 and selections will be made by March 31.

Title: RaMP-UP Fellow

University of Colorado Boulder, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Location: Panamá City, Panamá

Job Type: Paid Fellowship

Salary: $32,000

Application Deadline: March 16, 2025

Experience: 0-1 years

Application Link: https://cuboulder.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/login/109?returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcuboulder.secure-platform.com%2Fa%2Fsolicitations%2F109%2Fhome

Website Link: https://www.gsscholar.org/rampup-fellows-program

Job Description: The RaMP-UP Tropical BioDiversity Fellowship is a one year paid research experience with Smithsonian Scientists and a cohort of peers in the tropics. RaMP-UP Fellows spend a year engaged in BioDiversity studies with Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) scientists. You will be embedded in the tropical landscapes of Panamá, practicing cutting-edge and rigorous methodologies to make a lasting impact on Tropical BioDiversity. This is a program for post-baccalaureates (from US and territories) who graduated within the last 4 years from a U.S. accredited university.

Come away with a robust research experience, scientific products, an international professional network, a peer network, and strong mentors to advocate for your career. Applications for the 2025-2026 program will open on January 15, 2025 and close March 16, 2025. Get a stipend of $32,000 for a full year of participation. A roundtrip ticket to Panamá and lodging while at Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute facilities is included. Visit our website to learn more about the projects you could apply to be a part of, eligibility requirements, and program FAQs.

Undergraduates seeking research experience in forest ecology are invited to apply for a 10-week expense-paid internship in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

About the project: MELNHE (Multiple Element Limitation in Northern Hardwood Ecosystems) is the longest-running N by P factorial fertilization study in a temperate forest anywhere in the world. Since 2011, we have been conducting nutrient manipulations in 13 stands in Bartlett Experimental Forest, Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, and Jeffers Brook. The MELNHE project presents many opportunities for short- and long-term research. More information is available at https://www.esf.edu/melnhe/, including a blog from previous field crews.

Internship Description:  Interns will be guided in the design of their research projects and will interact closely with graduate students and senior research scientists from SUNY-ESF, Cornell, University of New Hampshire, and Miami University. Interns will gain a wide variety of skills by assisting in all ongoing projects. Interns have the opportunity to present their results at the annual Hubbard Brook Cooperators Meeting in July.

Possible research topics include:

Stem mapping: Tree locations can be used to assess competition and to interpret the effects of tree size and species on many of  the variables we measure, such as soil respiration, root biomass, and herbaceous plants. Our current MELNHE stem maps need to be updated to include the most recent ingrowth (tagged during tree inventory in 2023). Experience with ArcGIS would be helpful but is not required.

Experimental beech leaf disease treatment and monitoring: This project includes applying treatments to selected beech trees and monitoring their canopy condition. Treatments are centered around testing the ability of phosphite and potassium to mitigate BLD symptoms, either as they arise or after being established.

Measuring soil respiration: Soil respiration in our plots has been increasing steadily since 2012, and these trends are not explained by increasing temperature. If photosynthesis is increasing in response to elevated CO2 but carbon is not stored as biomass and is instead respired off, this is important to global carbon budgets.

Work days typically begin at 8:00 and end at 4:00, but may be shorter or longer depending upon the day’s activities. Interns are provided with shared housing near Bartlett Experimental Forest. A stipend of $200 per week is provided for living expenses. Food is prepared communally by the interns and graduate student researchers, and costs for groceries average $6-7 per day. Mileage to and from sites will be covered at the federal mileage reimbursement rate, but initial transportation to NH will not be covered.

Desired Qualifications:  Ideal applicants will have a strong interest in forest biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, or geospatial analysis. Undergraduate students and recent graduates will be considered. A positive attitude is important and a sense of humor is a plus. Willingness to work and live in a communal setting is critical. Candidates should be able to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail in a field setting under adverse conditions. Applicants should be flexible in their expectations, but an estimated breakdown of the summer is: 60% fieldwork, 15% lab work, 10% data management, and 15% research proposals and reports of independent projects.

To Apply:  Please send one pdf file including your statement of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Erica Albertson and Sara Sternick (Yanai.forestecology.lab@gmail.com). Your statement of interest should include a ranking of the three research topics. We will begin interviewing selected applicants in early March and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The field season will begin on June 1 and ends on August 15; let us know if your availability differs from those dates.

New Jobs

 

1. Education Manager, Western Flyer Foundation, Moss Landing and Monterey, CA
2. Ocean Innovator Award Competition, Sea & Shore Solutions, Remote

3. Brittany Ferries Ocean Conservationist 2025, ORCA, United Kingdom
4. Senior Administrative Coordinator – Education Operations (Term Assignment), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA
5. Underwater Explorers Instructor (Seasonal), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA
6. Administrative Coordinator – Education Operations (Term Assignment), Monterey Bay, Aquarium, Monterey, CA
7. Underwater Explorers Team Leader (Seasonal), Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA
8. Project Coordinator, California Trout Inc., Mt. Shasta, CA (Hybrid)
9. Nova Harvest: Shellfish Hatchery Technician, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Bamfield, BC
10. Able Bodied Seafarer R/V Armstrong, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Remote
11. Able Bodied Seafarer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Remote
12. Specialist – Science Communications, Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA
13. Postdoctoral Researcher – Seaweed Ecology, The Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Bergen, Norway
14. Postdoctoral Investigator in Coastal Wetland Cold Season Dynamics, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Woods Hole, MA
15. Science-Policy Fellow: Ocean and Coastal Resources, California Ocean Science Trust, Sacramento, CA (Remote)

16. Business Systems Analyst, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), Woods Hole, MA
17. Communications Manager, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Silver Spring, MD
18. Marketing Manager, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Silver Spring, MD
19. Marine Data Steward, VLIZ – Flanders Marine Institute, Ostend, Belgium
20. Administrative Coordinator – Research department, VLIZ – Flanders Marine Institute, Ostend, Belgium
21. Animal Care Manager, Living Coast Discovery Center, Chula Vista, CA
22. PhD-position: Deep-Sea Predator-Prey Interactions, Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ), Noord-Holland, Netherlands
23. Necropsy Manager, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, CA
24. Necropsy Technician, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, CA
25. Interim Vice President of Finance, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC (Remote)

26. Staff Biologist – Coral Gene Bank, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

27. Education Specialist, Pacific Whale Foundation, Wailuku, HI

28. Oceanographic Data Specialist I, Ocean Associates, Silver Spring, MD

29. Environment & Sustainability Program Coordinator, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Bristol, UK

30. Marine Genomics Data Scientist – Research Associate I & II, Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Gloucester, MA

 

Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

 

1. Coral Conservation & Reef Restoration Internship, Coral Restoration Foundation, Key Largo & Islamorada, FL

2. Marine Engagement Intern, Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), United Kingdom
3. Marine Research Intern, Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), United Kingdom

4. Grantmaking & Research Intern 2025, 11th Hour Racing, Newport, RI

5. Applied Water Science Internship, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

California State University, Monterey Bay / Moss Landing Marine Lab

Position: Funded position for M.S. Student – Bacterial Bioremediation of Pesticides or Marine Comparative Genomics

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

Are you passionate about environmental science, microbiology, molecular methods, evolutionary biology, vertebrate comparative genomics, or bioinformatics? The Jue Lab <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcsumb.edu%2Fjuelab%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C97c55d5111ae4c537b4e08dd3c72c296%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638733185783164455%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yC%2BZalxDaX51liswni4EMNHaIo%2Fds31U%2BK%2B%2BGJB8AAo%3D&reserved=0>
research team at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is seeking an enthusiastic, highly-motivated individual to fill a funded Master’s Graduate Student Research Assistant position who would contribute either to projects focused on the bioremediation of pesticides using bacteria and ongoing work on the implementation and development of pesticide-remediating bioreactors for local agricultural lands or projects related to vertebrate comparative genomics with a particular interest in evolution of marine fishes. Depending on the applicant’s interests, the successful candidate would apply to and join the Environmental Science Masters of Science program <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcsumb.edu%2Fenvironmentalscience%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C97c55d5111ae4c537b4e08dd3c72c296%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638733185783183860%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gRZD8%2FgGn5BAgMuxOroQfIkfPsaQbRg7cN52ZrK9eLc%3D&reserved=0> at CSUMB or the Marine Science Masters of Science program <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlml.sjsu.edu%2Fgradprog%2Fabout%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C97c55d5111ae4c537b4e08dd3c72c296%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638733185783195883%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hlDt%2FxkTjI9TGsdBapHUOhkk9Mx97a8QBYTCnoN7AMU%3D&reserved=0>
at Moss Landing Marine Laboratory (MLML) under the supervision of Dr. Nathaniel Jue. The student would begin graduate studies and work on research projects in the Fall of 2025.

About Us: The Jue lab is committed to addressing environmental challenges and key questions in ecology and evolution through innovative research using a combination of field, lab and computational approaches that implement genomic and bioinformatic tool sets. Our current projects aim to develop sustainable solutions for the remediation of pesticide-contaminated soil and water using low-cost, high-impact natural processes and to develop new projects in comparative genomics, with a particular interest in the evolution of reproductive styles  in fishes. We’re looking for a dedicated Master’s student to join us on these exciting projects.

Position Description: As a Master’s Student Graduate Research Assistant, you will have responsibilities in the following areas:

   – Facilitating and providing administrative support to NIH NHGRI
     Undergraduate Training program in Genomics that is part of
     collaboration between CSUMB and University of California Santa
     Cruz’s Genomics Institute.
   – Research and Experimentation: Collaborate with our team to design
     and conduct field and lab experiments related to pesticide
     bioremediation using bacteria or comparative genomics.
   – Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyze data, contributing
     to the development of research projects.
   – Literature Review: Stay up-to-date with the latest research related
     to our projects, your thesis topic, and related fields.
   – Lab Assistance: Assist in maintaining the lab, preparing reagents,
     mentoring undergraduate researchers, and ensuring a safe research
     environment.
   – Communication: Collaborate with fellow researchers, present
     findings within the lab, and potentially at conferences.
   – Publication: Contribute to research papers and publications in peer-
     reviewed journals.
   – Full-time graduate assistant duties on summer training program and
     lab research projects and half-time research assistant duties
     during the school year.

Required Qualifications:

   – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology, marine
     science, environmental science, microbiology).
   – A strong interest in environmental microbiology and bioremediation
     or genomics and bioinformatics.
   – Excellent analytical and research skills.
   – Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
   – Enthusiasm, dedication, and the ability to work both independently
     and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

   – Experience with genetic/genomic, metabolomic, and/or water
     quality data
   – Molecular biology and microbiology lab experience
   – Programming skills in R, Python, or UNIX/LINUX command line
   – Experience and interest in field experimentation
   – Valid driver’s license
   – Ability to lift 50 lbs easily
   – Experience in mentoring undergraduates from diverse backgrounds

What We Offer:

   – An exciting research opportunity at the intersection of
     environmental science and applied microbiology.
   – Hands-on experience with cutting-edge molecular
     laboratory techniques and bioinformatic methods.
   – Opportunities for co-authorship on research papers and present work
     at local, regional and national meetings/conferences.
   – A supportive and collaborative research environment.
   – Two years of annual stipend (~$24,000), tuition waiver (~$7,800),
     and access to discounted University housing program

How to Apply: Interested candidates should complete application materials for either desired program CSUMB M.S. in Environmental Science <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcsumb.edu%2Fenvironmentalscience%2Fadmissions%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C97c55d5111ae4c537b4e08dd3c72c296%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638733185783207329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5UIhQ81Q5nBJ1awPjoDE8wUQBIQjjW5DP05teRzbtdo%3D&reserved=0> or MLML M.S. in Marine Science <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmlml.sjsu.edu%2Fgradprog%2Fhow-to-apply%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C97c55d5111ae4c537b4e08dd3c72c296%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638733185783219039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j%2FPzMAYfRQDqnb7ihOvZfBrPuGsytmWYfJ8buwDCf%2Bg%3D&reserved=0> AND submit the following materials to Dr. Nate Jue – njue[at]csumb.edu:

   – Cover Letter: Explain your interest in the position and your
     relevant academic and research experiences.
   – Resume/CV: Highlight your educational and research background.
   – Transcripts: Include transcripts from your undergraduate studies.
   – Contact information for two academic or professional references.

Application Deadline: February 1, 2024

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our research environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

If you are eager to make a real impact on environmental sustainability through the bioremediation of pesticides or comparative genomics and eager to advance your career in one of these fields, I welcome your application.

Dr. Nate Jue
Associate Professor
Department of Biology and Chemistry
California State University, Monterey Bay Seaside, CA 93955

The evolution of freeze-tolerant alpine insects  

Two fully-funded PhD scholarships 

Massey University Manawatū New Zealand  

 

Alpine insects in Aotearoa-New Zealand have converged on the same unusual evolutionary strategy for surviving the cold; they freeze solid and survive. Microbes can change how and when insects freeze, potentially providing benefits that are shared by unrelated host species. These projects will determine whether three separate alpine insect lineages have independently arrived at the same solution by each producing unique ice nucleating agents (classical convergent evolution), or whether they all employ the same gut microbes to do the job (horizontal transfer).  

 

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___The evolution of freeze-tolerant alpine insects

Two fully-funded PhD scholarships

Massey University Manawatū New Zealand

Alpine insects in Aotearoa-New Zealand have converged on the same unusual evolutionary

strategy for surviving the cold; they freeze solid and survive. Microbes can change how and

when insects freeze, potentially providing benefits that are shared by unrelated host species.

These projects will determine whether three separate alpine insect lineages have independently

arrived at the same solution by each producing unique ice nucleating agents (classical

convergent evolution), or whether they all employ the same gut microbes to do the job

(horizontal transfer).

This programme is part of a collaboration between scientists at Massey University and the

University of Otago, supported by the New Zealand Royal Society Te Apārangi. The team:

Mary Morgan-Richards and Steve Trewick (Te Taha Tawhiti), Patrick Biggs (School of

Veterinary Science) and Craig Marshall (University of Otago). See our review

paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/1/89

Project 1 will test the hypothesis that NZ insects are dependent on associations with ice+

microbes and that this is an essential element of their freeze-tolerance. You will investigate the

association between microbiome and temperature of crystallization (Tc) in cockroaches.

Project 2 will test our novel hypothesis that sharing of gut microbes has led to the same freeze-

tolerant phenotype of so many NZ alpine insects. You will use DNA and mRNA sequences to

compare microbiome communities and ice+ activity of gut.

The scholarship is a tax-free stipend of NZ$35,000 per annum for 3 years plus tuition fees

paid for 3 years. To apply you will need a good first degree from an internationally recognised

university (minimum upper second class BScHons or MSc) in an appropriate subject. A

completed research project, dissertation, or thesis of at least 30 credits or a minimum of 25%

of your honours or master’s degree, with a B+ or higher grade.

You should have a background in Ecology/Biology/Evolution/Entomology, good statistics

skills (preferably R) and an interest in microbiomes. A good grasp of experimental design and

ability to work outdoors, independently, in a laboratory and as a part of a research team are

welcomed. English language proficiency and excellent communication skills are required.

Apply by email to Mary m.morgan-richards@massey.ac.nz with an

application letter telling us about yourself, your relevant skills and when you

can start. Include your CV with links to your publications and/or thesis and

contact details for two referees. Email Mary if you have questions.

Find__________________________

Dear everyone –

Interested in a Graduate Assistantship?

The Energetics Lab <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.energetics-lab.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C4d5dd8361bc446be358008dd0d4b93f3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638681340457866354%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FQCWHTLQoEMWD4HVzyPaLgakbxd0hTnbfe5Fy%2BFT%2FK8%3D&reserved=0> (Giroud) is now accepting applications for a motivated individual interested in obtaining a Master in Biology at Northern Michigan University starting in the Fall of 2025. The project aims at studying the effects of microclimates on hibernation and life-history traits in the Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel. More information about the Laboratory and about the position can be found at: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.energetics-lab.com%2Fin-the-news&data=05%7C02%7Cmid14018%40ad.uconn.edu%7C4d5dd8361bc446be358008dd0d4b93f3%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638681340457890354%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vFBWp9pUhu7Dm03CVsNpNJDDl%2F9uZwyBxauRcD%2FhKG8%3D&reserved=0

Looking forward to your motivated applications!