Outdoor Education and Outreach Coordinator
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Office: 305.251.0001
Mobile: 305-281-3061
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Two M.S. graduate student positions are available for highly motivated students in the Houseman lab at Wichita State University.
1. Soil Heterogeneity and Plant Diversity. This NSF funded project examines the role of soil heterogeneity and aggregated seed arrival on plant community assembly in tallgrass prairies. This field experiment tests underlying explanations for species coexistence and diversity and has direct implications for the restoration of plant communities. The field station for WSU includes several grassland sites as well as a 4700-acre site in the Flint Hills of Kansas, which is the largest remaining, intact tallgrass prairie in North America.
2. Field-based Bioeconomic Model for Invasive Species Control. This USDA funded project is designed to integrate the demographic details of sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) into an optimization model designed to forecast invader spread under different soil and cattle management scenarios. Most of the field work will occur on cattle ranches located in
the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas. When managed well, these sites are
remarkable locations of grassland plant and animal diversity. The Houseman lab will focus on the quantification of ecological interactions while the Buyuktahtakin Lab (New Jersey Institute of Technology) with take the lead on
the optimization modeling.
Application Details: Interested students should contact Greg Houseman to
determine suitability before applying to the graduate program in Biology.
Gregory R. Houseman
Associate Professor
Biological Sciences
Wichita State University
greg.houseman@wichita.edu
website: www.wichita.edu/biology/ghouseman
ResearchGate: www.researchgate.net/profile/Gregory_Houseman2
The Serb lab at Iowa State University is looking for motivated
graduate students interested in the evolution of sensory systems
and their influence on biological diversity. We focus on two
broad topics: (a) evolutionary origin of eyes and the proteins
underlying vision, and (b) the evolution of visually-mediated
behaviors and shell shape in different habitat types among diverse
bivalved mollusk species. We use a variety of approaches including
comparative genomics, fieldwork, protein expression experiments, and
phylogenetics. https://www.eeob.iastate.edu/people/jeanne-serb
Access to recent publications from the Serb lab can be found here:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jeanne_Serb/contributions.
Interested students should email Dr. Jeanne Serb (serb@iastate.edu)
for more information. Students can apply through the Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology (EEB) graduate program (https://eeb.iastate.edu/ ).
Applications for full consideration for graduate college fellowships and
the deadline for general consideration is 1 January 2018. ****I will
be attending the SICB meeting in San Francisco (3-7 January), and would
be happy to meet any interested student.****
EEB is an interdepartmental program of 50 faculty embedded in a highly
integrative and collaborative campus (https://eeb.iastate.edu/dir/faculty/
). Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa, a community of nearly
60,000, recently ranked as one of the most livable small cities in the
nation. The University enrolls more than 33,000 students and is committed
to achieving inclusive excellence through a diverse workforce. Iowa
State University values diversity and is an AA/EEO employer with an
ADVANCE program. The Serb lab is committed to a diverse workplace,
and prospective students of all races, genders, and sexual orientations
are encouraged to apply.
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Jeanne M. Serb, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) Graduate Program
Dept Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology
Iowa State University
2200 Osborn Dr.
Room 251 Bessey Hall
Ames, IA 50011
Office: 245 Bessey Hall
Phone: 515-294-7479
Email: serb@iastate.edu<mailto:serb@iastate.edu>
http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/people/jeanne-serb
“Serb, Jeanne M [EEOBA]” <serb@iastate.edu>
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP (Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) – at Boise State University. A position is available for a Ph.D. student to model plant population dynamics at landscape scales. This multidisciplinary project will forecast impacts of environmental change (including climate, human disturbance, and biotic interactions) on the distribution of plants in shrubland ecosystems, including sagebrush steppe in the American west. The Ph.D. student will join our collaborative team of universities who work closely with agencies in the US including the Bureau of Land Management, the US Geological Survey, and the US Forest Service.
The student will participate in: 1) field work that involves remote sensing of landscapes and monitoring plant populations across the Great Basin region and 2) modeling plant population dynamics using a combination of statistical and mathematical approaches, including hierarchical Bayesian methods, spatially-explicit models, and agent-based modeling.
Training in these methods will be provided by team members who offer a diverse range of expertise in ecology, remote sensing, quantitative ecology, and restoration ecology.
Qualifications
Competitive students will have: 1) strong writing and quantitative skills;
2) previous experience in a programming language, such as R or Python; 3) a background in quantitative approaches in ecology; 4) interest in landscapes of the American West. Please address your qualification for each of these points in your cover letter. The position starts Fall
(August) 2018.
Stipend and tuition and fees
This position includes support in the form of a graduate assistantships (renewable, 12-month at $25,000), tuition and fee waiver, and health insurance.
About the program and Boise
The Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior PhD is a new and modern graduate program at Boise State University. This program brings together faculty from across multiple academic departments including biological sciences, geosciences, anthropology, and the human-environment systems group to offer relevant courses and provide unique mentorship and training opportunities. This particular project will draw on molecular, chemical and bioinformatic resources and expertise available through the Biomolecular Research Center (https://brc.boisestate.edu/) and affiliated NIH supported INBRE and COBRE programs and remote sensing expertise through the Boise Center Aerospace Laboratory (https://bcal.boisestate.edu/). Further, we have created a network of valuable connections in academia, local relationships with federal and state agencies, nonprofits and NGOs, as well as partnerships with international organizations all dedicated to providing students with transformative research and educational experiences for diverse career opportunities. These centers and established networks help students gain diverse skills sets and collaborators to prepare them for broad career opportunities. To learn more about the EEB program, please visit:
http://eeb.boisestate.edu/.
Students in this program enjoy living in the beautiful city of Boise, which strikes a perfect balance with close-by outdoor recreational activities as well as a vibrant downtown life. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the 12th best city to live in the United States. To learn more, please view “Visit Boise” link at: https://www.cityofboise.org/
To Apply
Please send via email in a single file attachment (include your last name in the file name): 1) a cover letter that states qualifications and career goals; 2) a CV with the names and contacts for 3 references (they do not need to provide a letter of recommendation at this time); 3) copies of transcripts (unofficial are okay); and 4) GRE scores and percentiles (not
combined) to Dr. Trevor Caughlin (email: trevorcaughlin AT boisestate.edu). Please put “PhD application” in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until 10th of January 2018. If you do not have GRE scores by this deadline your application cannot be considered. Top candidates will be interviewed in early December and asked to formally apply to Boise State’s EEB program by 20th of January 2018. All admission decisions must be approved by the Graduate Dean.
Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply.
We are offering an exciting summer program for undergraduate students to collaborate with scientists conducting ecological research.
Explore Harvard’s 3,700-acre outdoor laboratory & classroom in Petersham, Massachusetts.
A summer of mentored research in:
-Forest Ecosystems & Disturbances
-Wildlife Dynamics & Invasive Species
-Computer Science Solutions for Big Data -Agricultural Grazing and Plant Communities -Atmospheric Chemistry of Forest Canopies -Community Dynamics & Global Climate Change
11 weeks residential program
$5775 stipend and travel
Full room & board and meal plan
Program dates for 2018 are May 21 – August 3, 2018.
Applications are currently being accepted on-line and complete details are listed on our
website: http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu/other-tags/reu
The strict deadline for this program is Friday February 2nd, 2018 @ 9:00am.
Questions? Contact Manisha Patel, Summer Program Coordinator:
manishapatel@fas.harvard.edu, 978-756-6148
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation Job Announcement
This is not a state position
Job Title: WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS (2) FOR SEABIRD PROJECT
Wage: Range $18.46 to $22.83 per hour depending on experience and responsibilities.
Housing at the field site will be provided. This is a full-time, benefited position.
Project Name: Common Murre Restoration Project
Supervisor: Richard Golightly Ph.D.
Background and duties: The Common Murre Restoration Project is seeking up to two (pending available funding) Wildlife Technician positions to conduct monitoring of breeding seabirds including Common Murre, Brandt’s Cormorant, Pelagic Cormorant, Western Gull, Black Oystercatcher and Pigeon Guillemot along the central California coast. This project is conducted cooperatively by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex) and Humboldt State University. The purpose of the project is to aid in the recovery of murre colonies that were depleted as a result of oil spills, human disturbance and other anthropogenic factors.
Primary duties will include conducting seabird population and productivity surveys, documenting and reporting human disturbances to seabirds, and database entry. Other duties may include counting seabirds from aerial photographs, conducting surveys of nesting seabirds, or other related tasks as assigned. Multi-day travel between multiple sites at a distance from the primary duty station may be required. Preference may be given to applicants with prior field experience with seabird or other wildlife monitoring or census techniques. Additional evaluation may be based on the applicant’s knowledge and experience with computer use and databases.
Duration: Early to mid-April to mid-August 2018 depending on project need.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, biological sciences or related discipline with an emphasis in wildlife biology, restoration or behavior; 2) current driver’s license with a good driving record;
3) ability to sufficiently move and lift equipment up to 50 lbs; 4) ability to regularly hike up to 3 miles in steep/narrow/uneven terrain while carrying up to 50 lbs of gear; and 5) ability to work at the tops of high, steep cliffs.
Application must include:
1) A SIGNED cover letter which includes the exact job title listed above
2) Résumé
3) Names and phone numbers of two professional references
4) Completed Employee Information Form (https://goo.gl/25WmnK)
**Please do not staple application packet**
NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
For questions please contact Cassie Bednar at (510) 792-0222 x225 or Cassie.Bednar@humboldt.edu.
Closing Date: Applications must be post marked by January 13, 2018 to receive full consideration. Late applications may or may not be considered.
Mail completed application to:
Cassie Bednar
ATTN: Wildlife Tech
San Francisco Bay NWRC
1 Marshlands Road Fremont, CA 94555 USA
Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. More information about HSU SPF’s Equal Employment Opportunity hiring can be found here.
For assistance with the application process, please submit an Accommodation Request Form which can be found here or call the SPF Interim Compliance Support Coordinator at (707) 826-5159.
The Invasive Species lab at the University of Texas at Austin’s Brackenridge Field Laboratory is seeking a technician for a mixed field and laboratory position working on invasive ants.
Please see a more detailed job description and apply at:
https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/171115014480
General Position Notes: Job is a mixture of field and laboratory based investigation. Job requires frequent overnight travel to field sites in remote regions of Texas. Camping out will be required at some sites. Work will be outside during Texas summer. Experimental protocols will require a non-standard work schedule. Work will often involve long days and short weeks, working evenings, mornings and/or weekends.
Purpose: Technician will follow the direction of the lead investigator to carry out studies examining the biology and ecology of tawny crazy and natural enemies of this ant, including microsporidian pathogens and phorid fly parasitoids.
Driving a UT vehicle is an essential function of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors or masters degree in biological science. Strong background and interest in entomology and ecology. Experience in field ecological studies and experiments. Experience with insect identification. Experience with micro-dissection and microscopy. Laboratory experience in chemistry.
Experience with molecular lab procedures. Computer skills including familiarity with spreadsheet manipulation, analysis and graphing in Microsoft Excel. Experience using GPS. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills needed. Ability to perform as a
member of a dynamic research team.
Start Date
On or around January 2, 2018
Duration of Appointment
Appointment will last for 1 year. Provided additional funding can be secured and applicant performs well, appointment may be renewed.