The Raffel Lab at Oakland University (Rochester, MI) is currently recruiting M.S. or Ph.D. students for Fall 2019, to assist with a project developing metabolic-theory based approaches to describe the thermal biology of infectious disease. Students interested in thermal acclimation, amphibian disease ecology, ecoimmunology, statistical modeling, or gene expression are encouraged to apply. Tuition & stipend support is available in the form of Teaching and Research Assistantships, supported in part by an NSF-CAREER grant to Tom Raffel (IOS-1651888). Interested students should contact Dr. Raffel directly via email (raffel@oakland.edu). More information is available at:
Summer Research Opportunities for CLAS Students
The deadline for applications has been extended to March 1 2019 so please post and share again with your undergraduate majors and masters students.
Summer Research Internships for CLAS students in UConn Biotech Companies
Spend your summer doing cutting-edge research with some of the hottest biotech startups around – right here at UConn Health and UConn Storrs! Drug discovery, diagnostics, devices, digital health and more. Any CLAS major is eligible, undergrads and masters students welcome, including Dec 18/May 19 grads. Summer stipend $4,000-$5,000. Program includes seminars, workshops and events on Bio-innovation and Technology. See the attached brochure and website for the TIP Innovation Fellows Program at https://tip.uconn.edu/Fellows-Interns-Grads to Apply. Final deadline is March 1 so apply now!
Exciting News for Member Institutions from OTS Undergraduate Education!
Please look at these two exciting opportunities for undergraduates through OTS –
Tropical Biology on a Changing Planet in Costa Rica Fall 2019 Semester Program
Two-month-long summer courses: Tropical Biology in Costa Rica and Global Health Issues in South Africa.
South African semester program, African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa.
For more information: www.tropicalstudies.org, and please reach out to us at undergraduate@tropicalstudies.org. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
UCalifornia_SantaBarbara.REU_PlantEvolution
*Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Plant Ecology and
Evolution *at the University of California, Santa Barbara, sponsored by the
National Science Foundation
Apply to join the Mazer lab in summer 2019 as we investigate the process of
natural selection in four populations of the widespread California native
wildflower, Baby Blue Eyes (*Nemophila menziesii*). We’re investigating
wild populations along the length of the state to gain insight into the
effects of rainfall and temperature regimes on the strength and direction
of natural selection on life history and reproductive traits. Participants
in this REU project will spend the summer at UCSB, conducting a combination
of greenhouse- and lab-based activities.
*Eligibility and Preferred Qualifications*
• U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled as
undergraduates at any U.S. institution (In Fall 2019, you must be enrolled
at your home institution).
• Students with a strong interest in ecology and evolution; previous
course work in Biology is preferred.
• Students with a strong desire to obtain hands-on experience in
plant evolution and ecology.
• We particularly welcome women and members of under-represented
groups.
• *Start date: *June 1, 2019 – July 1, 2019 (expected end date will
be 12 weeks later, and there is flexibility in the duration of each
student’s REU.
*What do REU participants receive?*
• A $7000 summer stipend (for 12 weeks of full-time participation
@$600/week)
• Housing supplement of $400/month for 3 months
• The opportunity to conduct an independent research project while
working on an ongoing collaborative project
Experience in a variety of skills, including: plant cultivation and
breeding, data management, image analysis, germination treatments,
hypothesis-testing, statistical analysis, and discussion of the scientific
literature in plant evolutionary ecology.
*To apply:*
Please send the following to Professor Susan Mazer (sjmazer@ucsb.edu) and
Postdoctoral Associate Amber Nashoba (amber.nashoba@ucsb.edu) before March
15, 2019.
• *Statement of interest*: Please describe why this opportunity is a
good match for your personal, scholarly, and professional interests; why
you believe that you’re a great fit for this project; and how your
perspective and experiences may contribute to the diversity of the
scientific community.
• *Transcript* (an unofficial transcript is acceptable)
• *Reference*: The name, email address, and phone number of a faculty
member or mentor who knows you well.
Graduate position: MississippiStateU.2.ButterflyEvo
The Counterman lab at Mississippi State University is looking to recruit two highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in (1) evolutionary development, or (2) evolutionary genomics.
Currently funded research projects in the lab are focused on the genetic basis of adaptive variation and developmental plasticity in butterfly wing color patterns. We are particularly recruiting students interested in studying (1) the developmental pathways involved in structural coloration, or (2) the molecular evolution of gene families and networks across Lepidoptera. Current work on color pattern development focuses on Heliconius and several other butterfly species in collaboration with Ryan Range at Auburn University. Current work on the evolution of gene families involved in adaptive divergence of butterflies is in collaboration with Federico Hoffmann at Mississippi State University. Students will also have opportunities to work closely with collaborators at the University of Puerto Rico (Riccardo Papa), George Washington University (Arnaud Martin), and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama (Owen McMillan).
Mississippi State University is home to a strong group of faculty researching evolution and genomics. The Department of Biological Sciences hosts an excellent graduate program in biology, and a new interdisciplinary, cross-college graduate program in computational biology is currently being established. MSU is located in Starkville, a quaint southern college town with a historic downtown district that celebrates the local music and cuisine. For more information on the Counterman lab please visit the lab website: (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.countermanlab.org&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7C286afb6bb9ae4e729a8f08d693ed64d8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636859045140951473&sdata=1r3aJiYER7SqRb6ZUcmUFJHEYXAA%2BHevEuUD8YUjzK8%3D&reserved=0). Interested students are encouraged to email Brian Counterman (bcounterman@biology.msstate.edu). Please include a brief description of your research interests and a CV in your email. The target date for applications for Fall 2019 admission to is March 31, 2019.
Graduate position: UIdaho.NativeTroutAdaptiveCapacity
GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO NSF-EPSCOR GEM3
PHD RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP – PHENOTYPIC/GENOTYPIC DIVERSITY OF NATIVE
TROUT
We seek a highly motivated student for a Ph.D. position at the
University of Idaho in the recently funded NSF-EPSCoR GEM3 program
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahogem3.org&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7Cb196b281cf9743c495c908d68d997e47%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636852087726909116&sdata=aV06Uep0hXl8YXzLu2nmCEgGWF4ffPlP0acu%2Bo7%2BFFI%3D&reserved=0). The program seeks to understand how
genetic diversity and phenotypic plasticity affect species response
to environmental change, shaping both population response and adaptive
capacity. The program is focused primarily on two taxa: redband trout,
a subspecies of rainbow trout, and sagebrush. These taxa are integral
to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems across the American West and
are central to land-use management decisions that drive the economy of
the region.
The Ph.D. student will join an interdisciplinary cohort of postdoctoral
researchers and students working at scales from genomic characterization
of physiological traits in trout and sagebrush, to mapping and modeling
of complex ecological, evolutionary, and social-economic systems.
This advertised Ph.D. position is dedicated to redband trout. Research
will focus on the phenotypic and genetic diversity of native trout
populations in the Intermountain West. The student will be working as
part of a collaborative research team studying adaptive capacity in
native trout populations with a combination of physiology and genomics.
Qualification:
MS in biological sciences or related field. Preference for a student
with prior research experience in fish physiology, energetics,
cardiorespiratory and/or genotype-to-phenotype analyses of fishes.
Salary:
Up to $28,000/yr plus tuition and fees
Start date:
May or September of 2019
Contact/Email:
Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, GRE scores, unofficial
transcripts, and the contact information for three references to Dr. Brian
Small, bcsmall@uidaho.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately;
for full consideration please apply before March 15, 2019.
job openings at CFE/Save the Sound!
| We’re hiring! Connecticut Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound currently has six job openings (plus an internship!) in our New Haven headquarters and our Mamaroneck office.
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Addresses and deadlines for each position are noted in the detailed job descriptions. If you are applying for more than one position, please submit individual cover letters and résumés for each position, and note in the cover letters all the positions you have applied for. No phone calls or replies to this email, please.
CFE/Save the Sound is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from demographics underrepresented in the environmental and nonprofit sectors.
We’d welcome you to the team! Meet your future coworkers.
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UNorthDakota.AncientPaleoecology
U. North Dakota. Ancient paleoecology.
The Laboratory of Human and Forensic Genetics at the University of North
Dakota (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.und.edu&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7C4568be267e7d42231fb708d686907a10%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636844352425313607&sdata=8xTEdAD%2FUONUF2CDXCDxOAFukUY6PErPkvN3zUMHuNg%3D&reserved=0) is inviting applications from highly motivated
students who pursue a PhD degree.
A student will be engaged in a project on computational analysis of big
oral and environmental microbiome data collected from diverse organisms
across the American Midwest, Eastern Europe, and Madagascar. This
cross-disciplinary project represents an opportunity to get intensive
hands-on training in the methods of ancient DNA analyses including
next-generation sequencing, computational biology and statistical
modelling.
Candidates should demonstrate motivation for hard laboratory work and
strong interest in genomics and computational biology. Preference will
be given to candidates with a proven record of computational analysis
and bioinformatics skills. Additional experience in high-throughput
sequencing technologies is a plus. If you are interested, you need to
apply to the University of North Dakota Biology Graduate Program using
the regular procedure. Requirements and How to Apply procedure can be
found in the UND Biology Graduate School website:
The additional information can be also found in the Biology Department
website:
The position starts in August 2019. To receive full consideration,
applications and required materials should be received by the Biology
Graduate Program by February 15, 2019.
Potential graduate students are strongly encouraged to make contact with
Dr. Igor Ovchinnikov.
Contact information:
Dr. Igor Ovchinnikov
Associate Professor
Lab. of Human and Forensic Genetics
Department of Biology
Forensic Science Program
University of North Dakota
Email: igor.ovtchinnikov@und.edu
UIdaho.RedbandTrout
We seek a highly motivated student for a Ph.D. position at the
University of Idaho in the recently funded NSF-EPSCoR GEM3 program
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahogem3.org&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7C3701e0b3988a402a680608d6868c3dc0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636844334227895689&sdata=A0o9y%2FXeQv1GWvLU32mQrGbr8t8ZJYeke%2Fs54EkSZwI%3D&reserved=0). The program seeks to understand how
genetic diversity and phenotypic plasticity affect species response
to environmental change, shaping both population response and adaptive
capacity. The program is focused primarily on two taxa: redband trout,
a subspecies of rainbow trout, and sagebrush. These taxa are integral
to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems across the American West and
are central to land-use management decisions that drive the economy of
the region. This advertised Ph.D. position is focused on redband trout.
The Ph.D. student will join an interdisciplinary cohort of postdoctoral
researchers and students working at scales from genomic characterization
of physiological traits in trout and sagebrush, to mapping and modeling
of complex ecological, evolutionary, and social-economic systems.
The Ph.D. student will have the opportunity to gain skills such
as molecular population genomics, landscape genetics analysis, and
agent-based and systems modeling.
The position is available to start in fall 2019 and will be co-advised by
Lisette Waits (Fish & Wildlife Sciences) and Paul Hohenlohe (Biological
Sciences). Students in the GEM3 program may choose from several
degree programs at UI, including Natural Resources, Bioinformatics and
Computational Biology, Environmental Science or Biology.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, GRE
scores, and contact information for three references to Paul Hohenlohe
(hohenlohe@uidaho.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately;
for full consideration please apply before February 22, 2019
Graduate position: ecology and genetics of walleye at UW-Stevens Point
Subject: Graduate position: ecology and genetics of walleye at UW-Stevens Point
Master’s position in the Larson Lab using genetics to investigate the reproductive ecology of walleye in northern Wisconsin
Description and responsibilities: The USGS Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit at UW-Stevens Point is looking for a MS student to conduct research on walleye populations in northern Wisconsin as part of a collaborative effort between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and UW-Stevens Point. Walleye populations have been declining in northern Wisconsin over the past decade, and previous studies have been unable to provide a mechanistic cause for these declines. This project will utilize genetics to construct pedigrees for two northern Wisconsin lakes with the goal of correlating various ecological metrics to individual fitness (i.e. reproductive success). The project will include both field and laboratory components. Laboratory work will consist of using a newly developed SNP panel to genotype thousands of walleye, and field work will consist of assisting WDNR with walleye sampling in the spring and fall. Data analysis will leverage a variety of statistical methods to investigate relationships between reproductive success and variables such as size, age, spawning location, and egg quality.
Qualifications: B.S. in biology, fisheries, or a related field, GPA of 3.0+, and GRE of 300+. Previous experience with fisheries ecology is desirable. A background in genetics is not required.
Salary: $16,000 per year (2 yr) plus health insurance and tuition waiver.
Closing date: May 1, 2019.
Starting date: Position will start in September 2019 but there may be an opportunity to work in the Larson Lab during summer 2019 before the position starts.
Contact: Please send CV, transcript copies, GRE scores, and names and contact information for 3 references to Wes Larson (Wes.Larson@uwsp.edu).
Web Links:
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