The Fuller lab at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is
looking for motivated graduate students interested in the evolution of
fishes. The Fuller lab focuses on two broad topics: (a) speciation in
fish as a function of local adaptation, chromosomal rearrangements, and
community structure and (b) the evolution of color patterns, color vision,
and sexual selection in different habitat types.  We use a variety of
approaches (fieldwork, lab experiments, sequencing, quantitative genetics)
in three main study systems: Lucania killifish, darters, and largemouth
bass. We are increasingly moving into genomics. Find out more about what
we do at our website (http://beckyfullerlab.weebly.com/). Students
can apply through either the Program in Ecology,
Evolution and Conservation(http://sib.illinois.edu/peec/)
or the Department of Animal Biology grad program
(http://www.life.illinois.edu/animalbiology/graduate_program.htm).
Applications are due by December 15, 2017 for full consideration for
graduate college fellowships and the deadline for general consideration
is January 1, 2018.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign also offers
state-of-the-art research facilities in imaging, genomics, and
engineering.  Urbana-Champaign is a pleasant, affordable, university
town with good music and restaurants.  It has its own airport and is
close to three major U.S. cities (Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis).

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

Email Becky Fuller (fuller@life.illinois.edu) for more information.

fuller@life.illinois.edu

The Fowler Lab at George Mason University’s newly constructed Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge, VA is recruiting a PhD student in aquatic invertebrate ecology to begin August 2018 (https://esp.gmu.edu/faculty- staff/core-faculty-bios/amy-fowler/).

The student will pursue a PhD in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy (https://esp.gmu.edu/) supported by a research assistantship for two years (details below). Our current research focuses on biodiversity, phenotypic plasticity, parasitology, and community and population level interactions of aquatic invertebrates, especially those concerning invasions. Research in our lab spans freshwater, brackish, and marine ecosystems and includes field and laboratory experiments and environmental monitoring. The assistantship will include substantial flexibility in research topic, within the general realms of aquatic invertebrate ecology, including possible collaboration with other mentors within the PEREC (Potomac Environmental Research and Education
Center) research group (http://cos.gmu.edu/perec/#.Wilyr2hSz4Y).

The Ph.D. assistantship includes a yearly stipend of $14,500, a tuition waiver (12 credit hours of in-state tuition/semester) and health insurance for two years. Required qualifications include a minimum GPA of 3.5 on all undergraduate or graduate (if entering with a M.S.) coursework and GRE scores exceeding the 50th percentile. Prior research experience in aquatic ecology as well as proficient writing and speaking skills are preferred. Priority will be given to applicants with an M.S.
degree, but exceptional applicants at the B.S. level will also be considered.

PEREC, located at the Potomac Science Center (Woodbridge, VA), is an interdisciplinary and collaborative laboratory group featuring research programs in chemistry, ecology, geology, environmental science and education. Research program support includes state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and instrumentation, a wet laboratory, and a fleet of small and large research vessels. Additional information on the graduate program in Environmental Science and Policy can be found here:
https://esp.gmu.edu/academic-programs/graduate/programs/.

Interested students should contact Dr. Amy Fowler (afowler6@gmu.edu) before applying to GMU. In your email, please include a copy of your CV (including GRE scores), a brief (<500 words) description of research interests, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicants will begin immediately. For full consideration, submit all materials prior to January 5, 2018.

Seaside Center Summer Naturalists (2)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BEGINNING DECEMBER 2017.
Seasonal, full-time position. Old Greenwich, CT

13 weeks beginning early June  through early September, 2018
35 hours per week, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (one-hour unpaid lunch break), Tuesday – Sunday, with flex day off. Must work weekends,  July 4, and Labor Day Monday.  There may be times, especially at the beginning and end of term, that fall outside the Tues. – Sun. schedule.

Position and Responsibilities:

The Naturalists for the Bruce Museum Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park are responsible for the operation and care of the building and marine touch tanks, under the supervision of Museum staff and in cooperation with the Town of Greenwich. The Naturalists are responsible for the development, implementation, staffing and evaluation of educational programs at the Seaside Center as well as the supervision of interns, volunteers and the general public.

These positions require a high degree of independence, managing the public and groups of all ages, working in a marine environment, being able to operate a vehicle, and dealing with facilities that are unequipped to accommodate the physically challenged.

The position reports to Manager of Seaside Center (and other museum staff as appropriate, e.g. manager of School/ Community Partnerships, Volunteer Program Manager, Exhibitions Design, Curator of Science, Finance or Facilities Maintenance). Comp/flex-time, as approved by supervisor.

Illustrative Examples of Work:
*Oversees the operation of the Seaside Center as part of a two-person team.
*Responsible for the supervision and scheduling of interns and volunteers.
*Monitors budgets under supervision of Museum staff.
*Keeps accurate records on Seaside Center attendance and volunteer hours.
*Files weekly reports, as well as a season-end report to the Manager of Seaside Center with attendance figures, volunteer hours, daily activities, building maintenance, etc.
*Coordinates activities and building maintenance with the appropriate Town of Greenwich officials through appropriate Museum staff, including beach access for interns, volunteers and special groups.
*Schedules and organizes groups in coordination with the Bruce Museum Seaside Center Manager.
*Develops education programs for general visitors, group visits, and special public programs (i.e. nature walks, seining activities, workshops, crafts, etc.).
*Trains, schedules and evaluates interns and volunteers.
*Maintains saltwater aquaria and responsible for the care and feeding of marine life.
*Maintains daily cleanliness of Seaside Center facility.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Traits:
*Demonstrated management skills.
*Teaching experience.
*Knowledge of marine life and environmental science and ability to handle natural history collection objects in accordance with general museum practices.
*Knowledge of informal and museum/naturalist education methods.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Computer literate.
*Familiarity with general office procedures.
*Current driver’s license.
*US citizens only.

Recommended Education and Experience:
*Bachelor’s degree in science, education, museum studies or related field.
*Ability to work with children and adults of all ages.
*Knowledge of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

Compensation $12 – $15/hour, dependent on experience.

Send cover letter and resume by 4/1/2018 to: Cynthia Ehlinger, Seaside Center Manager, Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830, or cynthiae@brucemuseum.org.

A MS or PhD track graduate student position is available Fall 2018 in the Paerl Lab (https://paerllab.wordpress.com/), within the Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Science
(MEAS) Department (https://meas.sciences.ncsu.edu/).

The area of focus for the position is microbial (bacterial and microalgal) vitamin physiology and ecosystem impact (change in productivity, community composition).
Both traditional (e.g. culturing, cell isolations, microscopy) and modern (e.g. flow cytometry, amplicon/genomic sequencing, isotopic tracing) techniques will be integral to the project, and any prior experience within these realms is a plus.  Field-based and laboratory-based experimentation is involved in the project.

A MS degree is prerequisite for the PhD track position.  In addition, publication (or
submission) of work from the master’s thesis is preferred.

Interested applicants please contact Ryan Paerl (rpaerl[at]ncsu.edu) to learn more details about potential research directions and to discuss the position.  Please include your CV in your initial contact email.

An application to the MEAS graduate program is necessary to ultimately obtain the position and information regarding the application process (including GRE requirements and deadlines) can be found here:https://meas.sciences.ncsu.edu/graduate/apply-to-
meas/.

Conservation X Labs is hiring a RESEARCH ASSISTANT, FULL TIME 1-YEAR TERM POSITION Approximate start date: January 2, 2018 Application deadline: We will start reviewing applications on December 20th and close the position on December 31, 2017.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Annual salary: $36,000
Duration: 1-year term, renewal depending on funding.

Note: this email does not include the full job announcement. Please see the link below for the full announcement and the application process:

http://conservationxlabs.com/job-opportunities/

Conservation X Labs is hiring! We are looking for an exceptional, conservation-minded team-player to join our dynamic company and organization. The “X” in our name means “Exponential” — our mission is to harness exponential technologies, open innovation, and entrepreneurship to dramatically improve the efficacy, cost, speed, scale, and sustainability of conservation efforts to end human induced extinction.
We are an optimistic, passionate, forward-looking, and mission-oriented organization set to transform the approaches to solving conservation problems.

We seek a detail-oriented Research Assistant who will help with academic research, analysis, writing, and publication of both peer-reviewed publications and white-papers based on thorough reviews and syntheses of scientific and technical publications. A percentage of the Research Assistant’s time will be devoted to activities as needed to organize events. The ideal candidate will have an academic background in emerging technologies, international development, conservation biology, limnology, marine biology, oceanography, ecology, or a similar scientific field with a demonstrated understanding of water and conservation issues.

Roles and Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant will work closely with the staff and partners of Conservation X Labs to research, synthesize, write, and edit research papers, mapping the potential innovation space, as well as perform necessary duties to plan and organize events, meetings, and workshops. The Research Assistant will be responsible for researching and writing materials that Conservation X Labs will use to launch challenge and prize competitions, status reports, digital content, and published articles. The final products authored or co-authored by the Research Assistant will be publicly available as peer-reviewed papers, white papers, reports, or web content like social media or blog pieces.

Duties include:
Research the landscape of problems and solutions within the broad category of water and conservation, advanced cooling technologies for the developing world, accelerating adaptation for coral reefs, and emerging areas of science & technology. The candidate will organize, write, and edit a landscape analysis report on the topics.
Identify and interview experts and leading innovators in the relevant fields to incorporate their expertise into the written documents.
Communicate with partners and venues to organize logistics for events, meetings, and workshops hosted by Conservation X Labs.
Promote Conservation X Labs and member projects for social media, and for other relevant media.
Support the Conservation X Labs team to facilitate other organizational programming and projects.