NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in the Evolution of
Biodiversity across the Tree of Life

We are looking for 8 undergraduate students to participate in hands-on
research in biodiversity science and receive training in cutting-edge
techniques and analysis in evolutionary biology for 10 weeks during the
summers of 2016-2018.

Students will learn research techniques that include DNA sequencing and
computational analysis of genetic and genomic data, morphological
measurements and phylogenetic analysis, and microbiology and
next-generation microbial sequencing.  Scientific projects to be conducted
by the students include the morphological and ontogenetic variation in an
African rodent, population genetics and blood meal identification of a
parasitic catfish, coevolution of feeding morphology and taste receptors in
fish-eating birds, Assessing genomic information to identify lichens,
testing the causes of organismal diversification in the most species-rich
lichenized fungi, wing morphology and dispersal ability in New Zealand
water beetles, geographic variation in a widespread mullet fish, and
diversity, evolutionary history and specificity of symbiotic microbes
associated with turtle ants.

In addition students will receive career mentoring in a diversity of STEM
fields, gain experiences in public outreach and science communication,
receive training in ethics/responsible conduct of research, and participate
in a diversity workshop to help overcome bias in science.

https://www.fieldmuseum.org/reu
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/2018-reu-program-offerings

Students will be provided a stipend, dormitory housing, and assistance with
travel costs.

Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and an
undergraduate during the entire period. We especially encourage students
from groups traditionally underrepresented in science to apply.

To apply, please send complete the online application:
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/reu

Applications close April 22, 2016.

Please direct any questions to Emily Hallock (ehallock@fieldmuseum.org).

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The BEAST Lab (Biodiversity and Environments Across Space and Time) is recruiting a highly motivated PhD student for a research project reconstructing late Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions, paleoclimates, and vegetation changes in Beringia. This project will involve: 1) opportunities for interdisciplinary training in cutting-edge methods in reconstructing paleonenvironments, including paleoclimate proxies and aDNA of vegetation from sediment cores, as well as classical methods (e.g., pollen, charcoal); 2) fieldwork in Alaska and Russia (including Wrangel Island and Pleistocene Park), 3) opportunities for training in outreach and science communication; and 4) opportunities to mentor undergraduates and high school students.

The ideal candidate should have an academic background in ecology, geography, paleoecology, or a related discipline, and some combination of: strong written communication skills, knowledge of R, strong quantitative skills, and/or experience working with sediment cores, molecular ecology, or Arctic plant communities. The successful applicant will join a diverse, supportive lab group, housed in the Climate Change Institute, with affiliations with the School of Biology and Ecology and the Ecology and Environmental Studies program. CCI is one of the oldest interdisciplinary research institutions in the US, integrating research on the physical, biological, and social aspects of climate change.

Located on the northern border of beautiful Downeast Maine, the University of Maine is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System, and a Land and Sea grant institution.
Baxter State Park and Acadia National Park are 90 minutes away in either direction, and there are numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation (including winter sports, hiking, and paddling). A low cost of living and a collegial environment make the greater Bangor area a great place to work and live.

Please send inquiries to Dr. Jacquelyn Gill (Jacquelyn.Gill@Maine.edu). To apply, please email a 1-pg cover letter outlining your background, career interests, and fit for this project, as well as a CV.  Applications will be reviewed starting immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

We seek to fill multiple field technician positions for a large-scale experiment testing how the restoration of longleaf pine ecosystem in the Southeastern United States impacts insect pollinators and pollination services. Primary job duties will include field, laboratory, and office tasks required for studies of insect pollinator communities and pollination biology. The goal of the research for this field season is to collect and preserve pollinating insects, especially bees, across many experimental plots in the field using a variety of methods.

Positions will begin by mid- to late April 2018, with some flexibility, and will last for approximately 6 months. Pay rate will be $14 per hour.
The technician will work at the Savannah River Site, live in a town near the site (Aiken or New Ellenton, SC, or Augusta, GA), and will join a team of Lars Brudvig, Rufus Isaacs, Jason Gibbs, and Nash Turley, and Sabrie Breland, a lead technician based at The Savanna River Site.
Housing is not provided, but low-cost options are available. Successful candidates will have, or be working towards, a bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, or a related discipline. Previous field research experience is required, previous entomological or botanical field experience is highly desired. The successful applicant must be able to endure hot, humid conditions and long hours in the field.

Michigan State University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

It is important to note that the research site is a highly secure area run by the federal government, so non-United States citizens may have difficulty gaining clearance to work there.

To apply, please email a resume and a letter including descriptions of past experience that highlight entomology/botany/ecology experience, why this position is interesting or important to you, dates of availability, and contact information with email addresses for two references to Lars Brudvig (brudvig@msu.edu) with subject line “Seasonal technician application”.  Review of application materials will begin immediately; applications received after February 9, 2018 will not be considered.

PhD Student Openings – Genetics of aging – Leips Lab UMBC

Two PhD students are sought for work on the genetic basis of aging.
Topics are flexible but students interested in age related declines in
immunocompetence and/or physical performance traits are encouraged to
apply. Please contact Jeff Leips (leips@umbc.edu) and send your CV and
short paragraph on research interests.

If you’d like to learn more about our department please visit our
website

https://biology.umbc.edu/.

Friday Harbor Laboratories Marine Invertebrate Zoology Summer 2018

Instructors: Dr. Kevin Kocot (University of Alabama) & Dr. Johanna Cannon
(U. C. Santa Barbara)

Dates: Monday, June 11 – Friday, July 13, 2018 (5 weeks)

Credits: 9

Marine Invertebrate Zoology is designed to provide advanced
undergraduates, post-baccalaureates and graduate students with
comprehensive exposure to the subject of invertebrate zoology. Students
will learn about the diversity, taxonomy, ecology, evolution, structure,
and function of invertebrates. We will cover all animal phyla from
Annelida to Xenacoelomorpha and explore diversity within phyla based on
the rich marine biota of the San Juan Islands. Students will learn about
the field of invertebrate zoology in light of information gained through
the use of traditional tools like electron microscopy and histology as
well as new tools like genomics and evolutionary developmental biology
(“evo-devo”). If you like going to zoos and aquariums, you should like
this course! Most of the time of the course will be spent focusing on the
study of living animals in the laboratory and field. Prior coursework in
invertebrate biology or animal diversity is preferred but not required;
if in doubt, please contact one of the instructors. Enrollment is limited
to 20 students.

For more information, visit: https://fhl.uw.edu/courses/

Applications due February 1, 2018!

Kevin M. Kocot
Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Curator of Invertebrates, Alabama Museum of Natural History
The University of Alabama <https://www.ua.edu/>
307 Mary Harmon Bryant Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
office 205-348-4052 <tel:205-348-4052>
fax 205-348-4039
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The North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) invites citizens from its member countries (Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, and USA) to apply for the NPAFC Internship Program. One intern will be accepted upon approval of the Commission. The intern will work at the NPAFC Secretariat office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The intern will gain experience and knowledge in operations of the NPAFC and will have the opportunity to test his/her interest in international governmental organizations, fisheries management, salmon biology & ecology, and fisheries enforcement. The intern will work under the supervision of the Executive Director and/or his designates. In general, the intern will assist in a variety of tasks, including:
* plan, develop, and complete an individual project in enforcement, science, communication, fisheries management, or administration, * prepare information for and provide support to special projects including the International Year of the Salmon (IYS), * assist organizing and editing various NPAFC publications, * coordinate international cooperative programs and assist Secretariat activities, * assist with other work delegated by the Executive Director and/or his designates.

Internship period: Starts on or about September 1, 2018, for a period up to a maximum of 6 months. The intern is expected to perform his/her tasks at the Secretariat office on a daily basis, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day.

Qualifications: Applicants must be a citizen of an NPAFC member country, have a university degree, the ability to read, write, and speak English, the ability to use computers and the Internet, and demonstrated personal initiative. Applicants must currently be a part of the government or academic sector, a recent graduate, or currently enrolled in school for an advanced degree.

Financial support: NPAFC will provide a stipend of $2,500 CDN per month.
Travel cost to and from the intern’s place of residence and the location of the Secretariat office and cost of medical insurance will be at the intern’s own expense or by home country support. Travel expenses associated with the intern’s work in the Secretariat will be covered by the NPAFC.

Applications: Completed applications must include all of the following:
* A cover letter describing the applicant’s interests and qualifications, * Resume showing academic and/or work experience, * Three professional letters of reference, * Personal Data Page of passport as a citizenship proof.

Email the completed application to secretariat@npafc.org by March 22, 2018.

The selected intern will be notified in early June of 2018.

For complete information: Go to http://www.npafc.org and contact the NPAFC Secretariat for questions at secretariat@npafc.org.

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies is accepting applications for the following positions:

1)  The Lyme-Climate Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 6)

Job Description:

Research the effects of weather and climate on the survival and behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease.  Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with travel to sites between northern New York and North Carolina. Duties include maintaining lab colonies of mice and ticks, preparing and maintaining field equipment and field sites, assessing and recording tick survival, and programming, downloading and managing data from dataloggers.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment to begin between March 12 and April 30, with an end date of approximately October 31, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available.
Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/w… and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18004-I “The Lyme-Climate Project”.

2)  The Tick Project Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 13)

Job Description:

Research the effects of tick management interventions on the survival and behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease in people.
Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with travel to sites throughout Dutchess County, New York.
Duties include sampling and collecting ticks in suburban neighborhoods, tick identification, live-trapping small mammals, gathering data and entering data on tick encounters with local residents, coordinating with local residents to collect field data and deploying wildlife cameras.
Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail, self-motivation, and experience in field ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as March 12 or as late as May 15, with an end date of approximately September 30, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. Onsite or nearby housing may be available.

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18003-I “The Tick Project”.

3)  Mouse-mast Seasonal Project Assistant (up to 4)

Job Description:

Research the dynamics of mammalian communities and the relationships between mammals, ticks, oak trees, and Lyme disease.  Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley.  Duties include live-trapping small mammals, taking blood, urine, and fecal samples, reliably recording trapping data, sampling abundance of ticks, tree seed collection, and seedling surveys within eastern deciduous forest plots. Early morning, late afternoon, and occasional weekend hours are required.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment may begin as early as April 1 or as late as mid May, with an end date of approximately November 14, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week.
This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available.

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18002-I “Mouse- mast Project”.

4)  Public Health Project Assistant (1)

Job Description:

Research the effects of weather and climate on the survival and behavior of blacklegged ticks and risk of tick-borne disease.  Location is the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York’s Hudson River Valley, with travel to sites between northern New York and North Carolina. Duties include maintaining lab colonies of mice and ticks, preparing and maintaining field equipment and field sites, assessing and recording tick survival, and programming, downloading and managing data from dataloggers.

Position reports to Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld.

Qualifications:

Meticulous attention to detail and experience in field ecology are mandatory. Prior experience handling small mammals is highly desirable.

Employment:

Employment to begin between March 12 and April 30, with an end date of approximately October 31, 2018. Jobs are full time, 35 hours/week. This is an hourly, non-benefitted position. Wage is commensurate with education and experience. On-site or nearby housing may be available.

Finalist candidates will be required to complete a post-offer, pre- employment driving background check successfully.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Posting is open until February 12, 2018 or until filled.

To Apply:

Please submit job application via http://www.caryinstitute.org/who-we-
are/jobs and include a single PDF file consisting of a letter of application, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Be sure to cite Job Number 18005-I “Public Health, The Tick Project”.

The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, familial status, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.