2017 WINTER COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT (Dec. 20-Jan. 9)

FIELD COURSE IN CORAL REEF ECOLOGY (CRE W-17)

COURSE LOCATION: Bocas del Toro Biological Station, Boca del Drago, Isla

Colon, Republic of Panama.  The biological station is located on a hill

facing the Caribbean Sea.  Coral reef, sea grass and mangrove ecosystems are

in front of the station and lowland tropical forests lie directly behind.

This juxtaposition of the two most biologically diverse ecosystems provides

tremendous opportunities for education and research.  See

http://www.itec-edu.org/ for details.

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Alfred Beulig, Institute for Tropical Ecology and

Conservation, and New College of Florida, 5800 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL

34243, email: beulig@ncf.edu <mailto:beulig@ncf.edu>  Specialties: Behavior

of fish, reef morphology, hydrodynamics, reef symbioses, reef trophic

dynamics, behavioral ecology of reef organisms.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with a

sound foundation in ecological concepts, techniques and experimental design

in field research as applied to coral reef ecosystems. The material covered

is equivalent to a university upper level course in coral reef field

ecology.

The course will begin with a global ecosystem perspective and then will

progressively narrow to assess the way in which local reefs are influenced

by both global and local phenomena. We will focus in depth on Caribbean

reefs using the reef at Bocas del Toro as an example. We will provide a

brief introduction to plate tectonics as a basis for understanding the

production of substrate for reefs and their distribution in the biosphere.

In this context we will discuss several theories of the origins of reefs and

characterize a general reef community. The major reef biota that inform the

character of reefs will be discussed in terms of their anatomy, physiology,

ecological requirements, roles on the reef and overall impact. We will

examine and discuss some controversial formulations of community structure

such as the role of competition, stochastic vs deterministic models in reef

organization, diversity/stability relationships and trophic dynamics.

Sampling methodology will be discussed with regard to the peculiar demands

of the reef setting and we will examine several experimental designs and

sampling schemes with regard to their strengths and weaknesses as well as

their theoretical bases.

NOTE: Diving certification is not necessary to enroll in this course, but is

recommended. For SCUBA-certified (PADI, NAUI, or SSI certified) students who

will be diving, there is a $100 Lab Fee with this course which covers dive

tank air fill costs.  Students with SCUBA certification are expected to

bring their own BC, regulators, mask/fins/snorkel and proof of

certification.

FORMAL LECTURES: Lectures will present topics that provide a background for

the fieldwork in an interactive discussion format. Topics are selected to

permit students to develop an awareness of the objectives of research on

coral reefs as well as an appreciation of current theoretical and practical

issues in ecology.

FIELD WORK BRIEFINGS: Prior to departing for the reef site, dive teams will

be formed and the objectives for the day will be outlined and discussed.

Assignments will be made to the dive teams and coordinated.

READINGS: Assignments relating to lecture topics will be made from the texts

and supplementary research articles provided in the library as well as

journal articles.

REQUIRED TEXTS

Garrison, Tom. Oceanography Latest Ed., Wadsworth, New York.

Humann, Paul. Reef Coral Identification, New World, Jacksonville, FL.

Humann, Paul. Reef Creature Identification, New World, Jacksonville, FL.

Humann, Paul. Reef Fishes Identification, New World, Jacksonville, FL

(Note: Instructor will provide list of other important books on coral reef

ecology on request.)

GROUP EXERCISES: During the first week, students will visit several sites in

the vicinity of the station to familiarize themselves with the area and to

do reconnaissance observations that may lead to hypotheses that could be

tested in individual projects.  Students will be organized into dive team

groups and will carry out field observations or data collection by which

they will gain experience in the local area to help decide upon a likely

study site. These experiences will prepare students to carry out individual

research projects. In the evenings, students will participate in “debriefing

sessions” during which they will try to identify the reef organisms they saw

during the dives of the day and record the common name and scientific name

of the species in a debriefing log.

INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECTS: Each student will be expected to prepare a

grant proposal for an original project in consultation with faculty.

Projects may be suggested by observations made during group exercises or

from the research literature, and will be evaluated on the basis of

feasibility in the available time, soundness of experimental design and

concept. During the final week of the course, data analysis and writing of

project reports will be carried out and students will present their results

orally in an end-of-course symposium.  They will present the research report

on their findings in the form of a journal article for evaluation.

FORMAL LECTURE TOPICS

* Fundamentals of oceanography, global ecology.

* Plate tectonics, formation of ocean basins, continents and ocean

         currents.

* Evolution of Caribbean and tropical Central American environment.

* Reef morphology, distribution of reef systems.

* Coral reef community study – sampling methods, distribution and

         abundance of organisms.

* Biology of coral reef organisms: Porifera and crypto-fauna.

* Biology of coral reef organisms: echinoderms, arthropods and

         annelids.

* Biology of coral reef organisms: fishes.

* Biology of coral reef organisms: algae and plants.

* The coral reef as ecosystem: How are reefs organized?

* Competition theory, diversity.

* Ecosystem stability: are coral reefs more stable than temperate

         ecosystems?

* Stability, resilience and fragility; are these concepts relevant to reefs?

* Anthropogenic effects on reefs.

*

BOQUETE CLOUD FOREST FIELD TRIP:  This field trip will allow students the

opportunity to visit other areas of Panama, to experience Panamanian

culture, and to visit tropical cloud and seasonal forests first hand.  We

travel in ITEC boats to the mainland and then by chartered bus to Boquete

which lies at the base of 11,000 ft. Volcan Baru.  The bus trip will take us

up and over the central mountain range and through Palo Seco National Park.

Several stops will be made in route.

COURSE LENGTH:  ITEC Winter field courses are about three weeks in length.

The CRE W-17 will run from December 20, 2017 through January 9, 2018.

TUITION: $2150 USD.  Tuition fee includes all lodging, meals and airport

transfers in Bocas del Toro. The tuition also covers transportation and

lodging during the 3-day cloud forest field trip on the mainland.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  November 20, 2017.  The course is limited to 10

students and applications will be evaluated as they arrive. Applications can

be found at http://itec-edu.org/education-programs/application/.  If you

believe that your application may arrive late, notify ITEC.

GRADING and COURSE CREDIT:  Grades will be assigned based on attendance at

lectures, exams, reports, proposals, as well as by less tangibles such as

personal attitude, motivation, and contribution to the course. The

instructor will provide a breakdown of points earned and final letter grade

to your academic institution. The student is to provide direct evidence of

course participation such as the syllabus, schedules, handouts, lecture

notes, proposals, reports, etc. Course credit must be arranged through the

student=E2=80=99s institution and academic advisor.  Contact ITEC for details.

CONTACT:  Institute for Tropical Ecology and Conservation, 2911 NW 40th PL,

Gainesville, FL 32605, phone: 352-367-9128, email: itec@itec-edu.org, web:

http://www.itec-edu.org.  ITEC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

founded in 1996.

Peter N. Lahanas, Ph.D

Executive Director

Institute for Tropical Ecology

and Conservation

2911 NW 40th Place

Gainesville, FL 32605

(352) 367-9128

www.itec-edu.org

Phone in Panama: (507)6853-2134

Ph.D. Research: Evolutionary Ecology of Host-Parasite Interactions, Clayton-Bush Lab, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Utah

We are seeking 1-2 highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in the evolutionary ecology of host-parasite systems, including disease ecology. Projects in our lab focus on host specificity, speciation, co-speciation, competition, adaptive radiation, and reciprocal selective effects between parasites and hosts. We also conduct research on invasive parasites of Darwin=92s finches and Galapagos mockingbirds. Information concerning different projects in the lab can be found at: http://darwin.biology.utah.edu.

Positions are likely to be available starting Fall Semester, 2018. Students in our lab are supported by a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Support is guaranteed for five years, contingent upon performance.

Our former PhD. students have strong track records achieving positions at academic institutions ranging from R1 universities to small colleges.

Please visit www.biology.utah.edu/for departmental information. Admission requirements and applications are available at www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/index.php

The application deadline for Fall Semester is January 3rd, 2018.

Ph.D. student position in species interactions and invasion ecology. The Prior lab (http://www.priorecologylab.com) at Binghamton University (SUNY) works on questions related to the role of altered species interactions in driving invasions, the impacts of invasions, and on how to restore invaded ecosystems. The lab is seeking a Ph.D. student to work on projects related to any of these topics, but is particularly interested in a student who has interest in working on a project uncovering the role of role of tri-trophic interactions (host plants and parasitoids) in facilitating the success of an invasive insect. We work in an excellent, tractable study system in which we can make comparisons of species interactions between an invader=92s native and introduced ranges. We work out in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (PNW), spending time on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and in Washington State.

The lab is seeking a highly-motivated student who is interested in global change ecology, species interactions, plant-insect interactions, experimental ecology, and importantly who is excited about asking ecological questions and conducting research in the field. Students with a BS or MS in Biology (or other relevant disciplines), with field experience, research experience, have experience with statistics, have proven writing and communication skills, and who are self-motivated and independent will be the most competitive. Other desirable qualifications include having additional skills such as experience with genetic techniques, nutrient and chemical analysis, GIS/spatial statistics, or plant and insect taxonomy.=20=20=20

The student will be based at Binghamton University (State University of New York), in Vestal, NY and if working on the project described above will travel to the PNW for fieldwork. BU also has a 600-

acre Nature Preserve and an Ecological Research Facility that provides excellent opportunities for research. The student will be in the Biological Sciences Department and be a part of the EEB (Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) group (https://www.binghamton.edu/biology/). BU is located in the Southern Tier of NY and is one of the four major University Centers in the SUNY system.

If you are interested in the position, please email me a cover letter stating your research interests and highlighting your relevant skills, your CV, and GPA and GRE scores. Please put =93Graduate Assistantship=94 in the subject line of the email. Formal applications to the Graduate School are due on January 15th, but please contact me well in advance if you are interested (review of applications will begin immediately).

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*Ph.D. Assistantship in Plant-Herbivore Interactions, Boise State
University, Idaho, USA*

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP (Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) – at
Boise State University. A position is available for a Ph.D. student to
scale-up mechanisms and consequences of plant-herbivore interactions from
genes to organisms to populations. This multidisciplinary project will
identify genetic, physiological and behavioral mechanisms of tolerance to
plant phenotypes (phenology, nutrients, chemical defenses) in herbivores to
explain population dynamics in arctic systems. The Ph.D. student will work
as part of our collaborative team that includes, but is not limited to, the
Norwegian Polar Institute, Icelandic Institute of Natural History,
University Centre in Svalbard, University of Iceland, University of Tromsø,
and Peregrine Fund.  The student will participate in: 1) field work that
involves remote sensing, behavioral observations of ptarmigan and reindeer,
and collection of samples in established field stations in Norway, Iceland,
and/or Alaska (30-40% of data collection) and 2) laboratory work that
involves genetic and chemical assays and processing of remotely sensed data
(60-70% of data collection) at Boise State University. Training for both
field and laboratory activities will be provided by team members who offer
expertise in ecology, physiology, genetics, chemistry, and remote sensing
to provide the student with diverse skills sets and scientific networks to
prepare them for broad career opportunities.

*Qualifications*
We are seeking someone who has: 1) strong writing and quantitative skills;
2) analytical laboratory experience; and 3) experience working in cold
climates. Competitive students will have: 1) a Master’s degree; 2)
foundational knowledge in population ecology and interest in the genetic,
physiological, and behavioral mechanisms driving observed population
patterns of animals; and 3) direct experience conducting biochemical and
molecular assays or demonstrated excellence in a breadth of chemistry and
molecular coursework. 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.  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. To learn more, please visit:
<http://eeb.boisestate.edu/>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/
<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 O.K.); and 4) GRE scores and percentiles (not
combined) to Dr. Jennifer Forbey (email:
jenniferforbey@boisestate.edu). *Please
put “PhD application” in the subject line*.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received *until 1st of December
2017*. 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.

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<p class=”gmail-Normal1″><b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>Ph.D. Assistantship in Plant-Herbivore Interactions, Boise
State University, Idaho, USA</span></b></p>

<p class=”gmail-Normal1″><b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><span></span></span></b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
(Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) – at Boise State University. A
position is available for a Ph.D. student to scale-up mechanisms and
consequences of plant-herbivore interactions from genes to organisms to
populations. This multidisciplinary project will identify genetic,
physiological and behavioral mechanisms of tolerance to plant phenotypes
(phenology, nutrients, chemical defenses) in herbivores to explain population dynamics
in arctic systems. The Ph.D. student will work as part of our collaborative
team that includes, but is not limited to, the Norwegian Polar Institute, </span><span lang=”EN”>Icelandic Institute of Natural History, University Centre in Svalbard, </span><span lang=”EN”>University of Iceland</span><span lang=”EN”>, University of Tromsø, and Peregrine Fund</span><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>.<span>  </span>The student will
participate in: 1) field work that involves remote sensing, behavioral observations
of ptarmigan and reindeer, and collection of samples in established field
stations in Norway, Iceland, and/or Alaska (30-40% of data collection) and 2) laboratory
work that involves genetic and chemical assays and processing of remotely
sensed data (60-70% of data collection) at Boise State University. Training for
both field and laboratory activities will be provided by team members who offer
expertise in ecology, physiology, genetics, chemistry, and remote sensing to
provide the student with diverse skills sets and scientific networks to prepare
them for broad career opportunities.</span>

</p><p class=”gmail-Normal1″><b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><span></span></span></b><b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>Qualifications</span></b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><br>We are seeking someone
who has: 1) strong writing and quantitative skills; 2) analytical laboratory
experience; and 3) experience working in cold climates. Competitive students
will have: 1) a Master’s degree; 2) foundational knowledge in population
ecology and interest in the genetic, physiological, and behavioral mechanisms
driving observed population patterns of animals; and 3) direct experience
conducting biochemical and molecular assays or demonstrated excellence in a
breadth of chemistry and molecular coursework. Please address your
qualification for each of these points in your cover letter. The position
starts Fall (August) 2018.</span></p>

<p class=”gmail-Normal1″><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><span></span></span><b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>Stipend and tuition and fees</span></b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><br>This position includes
support in the form of a graduate assistantships (renewable, 12-month at
$25,000), tuition and fee waiver, and health insurance.</span></p>

<p class=”gmail-Normal1″><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><span></span></span><b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>About the program and Boise</span></b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><br>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.<span>
</span>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. To learn more, please visit:</span><span lang=”EN”><a href=”http://eeb.boisestate.edu/“><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;text-decoration:none”> </span></a><a href=”http://eeb.boisestate.edu/“><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%”>http://eeb.boisestate.edu/</span></a></span><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>.</span></p>

<p class=”gmail-Normal1″><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”></span><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>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:</span><span style=”color:windowtext” lang=”EN”>
<u><a href=”https://www.cityofboise.org/“>https://www.cityofboise.org/</a></u></span><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”></span>

</p><p class=”gmail-Normal1″><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><span></span></span><b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>To Apply</span></b><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><br>Please send via email in
a <b>single file attachment</b> (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 O.K.); and 4) GRE scores and percentiles (not
combined) to Dr. Jennifer Forbey (email: <a href=”mailto:jenniferforbey@boisestate.edu“>jenniferforbey@boisestate.edu</a>). <b>Please put “PhD application” in the subject
line</b>. </span></p>

<p class=”gmail-Normal1″><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”></span><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>Applications will be
reviewed as they are received <u>until 1^st of December 2017</u>. If
you do not have GRE scores by this deadline your application cannot be
considered.<span>  </span>Top candidates will be
interviewed in early December and asked to formally apply to Boise State’s EEB
program by 20^th of January 2018.<span>
</span>All admission decisions must be approved by the Graduate Dean.</span>

</p><p class=”gmail-Normal1″><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”><span></span></span><span style=”color:windowtext;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%” lang=”EN”>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.</span>

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The successful applicant will participate in a project that was recently
funded by NIH for 5 years. Whole genome sequencing will be used to
understand adaptation of marine Threespine Stickleback that have recently
colonized freshwater lakes. We will study evolutionary trajectories of
adaptive alleles by sequencing samples in time-series from young lake
populations. The project will involve sample preparation for sequencing,
population genetic analyses, and possibly sampling stickleback populations
in Alaskan lakes.

Please note that while interested applicants are encouraged to contact
Krishna Veeramah before applying, students wishing to join the lab must
ultimately apply to the Stony Brook Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program.
All relevant information for this program can be found at the website (
http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/program/index.html) and a link to
the application can be found at https://goo.gl/EmQLYH. Please note that the
deadline for receipt of all Ph.D. application materials is December 1st,
2017. Earlier submissions are encouraged, particularly for those wishing to
be considered for Campus wide Graduate Council Fellowships and W. Burghardt
Turner Fellowships.

Prospective students are encouraged to address specific questions to the
Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program Coordinator
(*melissa.j.cohen@stonybrook.edu
<melissa.j.cohen@stonybrook.edu>*) or to Krishna Veeramah
(*krishna.veeramah@stonybrook.edu
<krishna.veeramah@stonybrook.edu>*).

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<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”>The Veeramah Lab in the Department of Ecology
and Evolution at Stony Bro</span><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black”>ok (<u><span style=”color:rgb(17,85,204)”><a href=”http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/veeramahlab/index.html“>http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/veeramahlab/index.html</a></span></u>)
is looking to recruit </span><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”>a PhD Students to
begin in Fall 2018. <span></span></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”><span> </span></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”>The successful applicant will participate in a
project that was recently funded by NIH for 5 years. Whole genome
sequencing will be used to understand adaptation of marine Threespine
Stickleback that have recently colonized freshwater lakes. We will study
evolutionary trajectories of adaptive alleles by sequencing samples
in time-series from young lake populations. The project will involve
sample preparation for sequencing, population genetic analyses,
and possibly sampling stickleback populations in Alaskan lakes.</span><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”><span></span></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”> <span></span></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”>Please note that while interested applicants
are encouraged to contact Krishna Veeramah before applying, students wishing to
join the lab must ultimately apply to the Stony Brook Ecology and Evolution
Graduate Program. All relevant information for this program can be found at the
website (</span><a href=”http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/program/index.html“><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”>http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/ecoevo/program/index.html</span></a><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”>) and a link to the application can be found at <span class=”gmail-MsoHyperlink”><a href=”https://goo.gl/EmQLYH“>https://goo.gl/EmQLYH</a></span>. Please note that the
deadline for receipt of all Ph.D. application materials is December 1st, 2017.
Earlier submissions are encouraged, particularly for those wishing to be
considered for Campus wide Graduate Council Fellowships and W.
Burghardt Turner Fellowships.<span></span></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”> <span></span></span></p>

<p class=”MsoNormal”><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”>Prospective students are encouraged to address
specific questions to the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program Coordinator (<u><span style=”color:rgb(17,85,204)”><a href=”mailto:melissa.j.cohen@stonybrook.edu“>melissa.j.cohen@stonybrook.edu</a></span></u>) or to
Krishna Veeram</span><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black”>ah (<u><span style=”color:rgb(17,85,204)”><a href=”mailto:krishna.veeramah@stonybrook.edu“>krishna.veeramah@stonybrook.edu</a></span></u>).</span><span style=”font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial”><span></span></span></p>

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The Byers lab at Illinois State University is recruiting graduate students interested in the evolutionary dynamics of plant and soil microbes as well as plant – pollinator dynamics in the fragmented landscape of Midwestern prairies. Our recent work has been focused on the impacts of genetic drift on the frequency of female plants of a native prairie plant with a gynodioecious breeding system – Lobelia spicata. Given interesting patterns in earlier results we are now focusing on the potential impacts of soil pathogens or mutualisms in altering the relative fitness of the different sexes.

We are also working in collaboration with multiple researchers at the University of Kansas and University of Minnesota on the role of plant-pathogen interactions in the maintenance of species diversity. This recently NSF-funded project will be assessing these interactions across rainfall and species diversity gradients in Midwestern U.S. prairies.

The position is for a talented and industrious graduate student to work on this NSF-funded project, which will be focusing on prairie plant-microbial interactions in the high diversity tallgrass prairies of Illinois. This work will be done in close coordination with parallel field and greenhouse projects in Kansas. The student will have the opportunity to develop additional directions linked to our work with Lobelia spicata.

Illinois State University is located in central Illinois in the college-dominated medium-size town of Normal, IL. which is an easy drive to Chicago and St. Louis. The School of Biological Sciences has a broad interactive group of faculty with both M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. You can learn more about the School at http://biology.illinoisstate.edu/.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Diane Byers at dlbyer2@ilstu.edu. With your inquiry, please include a CV, unofficial transcript, short overview of your research interests and experience, and GRE scores if available.

Applications for the Fall are accepted until January or until a candidate is chosen, so earlier application is encouraged.

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been focused on the impacts of genetic drift on the frequency of female plants of a native prairie plant with a gynodioecious breeding system –
<i>Lobelia spicata</i>. Given interesting patterns in earlier results we are now focusing on the potential impacts of soil pathogens or mutualisms in altering the relative fitness of the different sexes.<br>
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We are also working in collaboration with multiple researchers at the University of Kansas and University of Minnesota on the role of plant-pathogen interactions in the maintenance of species diversity. This recently NSF-funded project will be assessing these
interactions across rainfall and species diversity gradients in Midwestern U.S. prairies.<br>
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The position is for a talented and industrious graduate student to work on this NSF-funded project, which will be focusing on prairie plant-microbial interactions in the high diversity tallgrass prairies of Illinois. This work will be done in close coordination
with parallel field and greenhouse projects in Kansas. The student will have the opportunity to develop additional directions linked to our work with
<i>Lobelia spicata</i>.<br>
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Illinois State University is located in central Illinois in the college-dominated medium-size town of Normal, IL. which is an easy drive to Chicago and St. Louis. The School of Biological Sciences has a broad interactive group of faculty with both M.S. and
Ph.D. degree programs. You can learn more about the School at http://biology.illinoisstate.edu/.<br>
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Interested applicants should contact Dr. Diane Byers at dlbyer2@ilstu.edu. With your inquiry, please include a CV, unofficial transcript, short overview of your research interests and experience, and GRE scores if available.<br>
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The Bobay lab is looking to recruit a graduate student for Fall 2018.

The lab focuses on microbial evolution and genomics. Our research topics
currently include: 1) the evolution of recombination in bacteria and
archaea 2) the processes of speciation in microbial populations and 3) the
evolution of gene diversity in prokaryotes.

We primarily use computational methods but an experimental component is
also possible. Students with experience in evolution, microbiology,
metagenomics, and/or bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information about the lab please visit:

https://biology.uncg.edu/people/louis-marie-bobay-2/

https://louismariebobay.wixsite.com/bobaylab

Prospective students are encouraged to email Louis-Marie Bobay at
ljbobay@uncg.edu by December 31st (later inquiries might also be
considered). Include in your email a statement including 1) the research
questions that you would like to pursue, 2) how these fit in with current
lab research, 3) a brief overview of your previous academic and research
experiences, 4) CV or resume, and 5) GRE scores (if you have them).

***Note: In order to apply for the program you must have taken the GRE, and
applicants with a first language other than English must submit scores on
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Students accepted into the Environmental Health Science (EHS) PhD program
will be provided a tuition waiver and a competitive stipend.

The deadline for application to the Environmental Health Science (EHS) PhD
program is in February 2018. For information about the program please visit
https://biology.uncg.edu/graduate/phd-environmental-health-science/

To find out more information about Greensboro, North Carolina you can
visit: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/north-carolina/greensboro

Louis-Marie Bobay

Assistant Professor

Department of Biology, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Web sites: https://biology.uncg.edu/people/louis-marie-bobay-2/

and https://louismariebobay.wixsite.com/bobaylab

Louis-Marie Bobay <ljbobay@uncg.edu>

The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida State University invites applications for one or more PhD level graduate student to study kelp forest ecology in the Gwaii Haanas National Marine Conservation Area and Haida Heritage Site in Haida Gwaii, BritishColumbia with Dr. Dan Okamoto ([https://dkokamoto.wordpress.com).=20]https://dkokamoto.wordpress.com).

Required qualifications: Applicants should have experience in SCUBA based research(AAUS, CAUS or equivalent) a background in, or aptitude for, statistics and mathematical modeling, and experience in marine ecology or fisheries science.  A master=92s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

About the opportunity:

Near extirpation of sea otters nearly two centuries ago allowed sea urchins to proliferate in northern British Columbia, leading to dramatic kelp forest declines in the region. These kelp forests provide shelter and food for endangered northern abalone, rockfish and other species.  We are studying the effects of this trophic cascade on dynamics of northern abalone, sea urchins and associated kelp forest species.  This work includes large-scale, experimental removals of sea urchins to evaluate how the kelp forest ecosystem responds and quantify shifts in survival, growth and diet of abalone and other species following competitive release.  The project integrates SCUBA-based kelp forest monitoring, mark- recapture studies, stable isotope analysis, recruitment monitoring and mathematicalmodeling of population and community dynamics.

The student(s) will be expected to lead their own studies in addition to participating in the larger project.  Activities include field and lab work as well as statistical and mathematical modeling of dynamics of sea urchins, kelp, abalone and other species.

For prospective students:

Full applications are due to the graduate program by 1, 2017 at www.bio.fsu.edu/grad/admissions/.

Before applying to FSU interested applicants should contact Dan Okamoto atdokamoto@bio.fsu.edu well in advance of this deadline. Please include a CV, unofficial transcripts, description of your professional and research interests, relevant experience, why this opportunity is of interest, and any questions about the position.

Biological Sciences at FSU is a highly regarded program with preeminent scholars in ecology, evolution, marine biology, biostatistics, mathematical biology and genetics.

FSU is an equal opportunity employer and underrepresented and minority groups are encouraged to apply.

The Restoration Ecology & Herpetology Program at Archbold Biological Station is seeking a research assistant to support ecological research and monitoring, habitat restoration, and land management on its >8,800 acres of conservation land on the southern Lake Wales Ridge, Florida. We are seeking a broadly trained ecologist with excellent field, organizational, and communication skills to contribute to our research and restoration efforts in three main areas:  community ecology of seasonal wetlands, restoration of agriculturally modified wetlands (in USDA Wetlands Reserve Program easements), and behavior and demography of Gopher Tortoises.

This is a full-time, term position for 16 months starting between January 8-15, 2018, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. The Restoration Ecology/Herpetology RA will play a central role in coordinating fieldwork and managing data for a variety of ongoing projects. The RA will also devote about 10% of his/her time to land management activities, including exotics control and assisting with prescribed fires on both the Station (http://www.archbold-station.org/html/land/lmovr.html) and adjacent Archbold Reserve (http://www.archbold-reserve.org/).

Specific field-related duties will include:  sampling amphibians, fish, and aquatic invertebrates; monitoring wetland and groundwater depths and water chemistry; collecting data on severity of feral hog rooting; measuring vegetation responses to hydrological restoration within WRP easements; mapping and treating exotic plants as part of wetland and sandhill restoration initiatives; occasionally assisting with prescribed fires; radiotracking Gopher Tortoises; and mapping and surveying tortoise burrows.

Office/lab duties will include:  entering and managing data; occasionally supervising volunteers and research interns; and assisting with statistical analyses and report writing.=20

Qualifications:

– B.S. in biology, environmental science, or a related field

– At least 1 year of relevant work experience

– Experience with wetland/aquatic ecosystem monitoring techniques

– Experience capturing, handling, and identifying amphibians and reptiles – Familiarity with herpetofauna and plants of Coastal Plain ecosystems of the southeastern U.S.

– Highly organized and able to work independently

– Proactive approach to project management and communication

– Meticulous attention to data quality

– Ability to safely operate 4WD vehicles in off-road conditions

– Ability to perform physically strenuous activities under hot, humid subtropical conditions

– Applicants must have U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S.

Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2 years of relevant experience; demonstrated ability to manage multiple field projects; and familiarity with ArcMap and Microsoft Access.=20

Salary will be dependent on experience, in the range of $24,000 – $26,500 per year plus benefits.

To apply, email the following (preferably as one attachment in PDF format)

to Dr. Betsie Rothermel at [mailto:brothermel@archbold-station.org:=20]brothermel@archbold-station.org:=20

1) Cover letter describing your qualifications and availability with respect to the desired start date

2) Current resume or CV, including GPA and a list of relevant coursework

3) Contact information for three references

Please include =91RA position=92 in the subject line of your email. Review of applications will begin November 5th and continue until the position is filled.

I am looking to recruit a graduate student for Fall 2018 to study the
evolution and dynamics of microbial communities at the University of
North Carolina Greensboro.

In the Raymann lab we use the honeybee as a model system to study the
evolution and dynamics of host-associated microbial communities. Research
in my lab currently focuses on 1) understanding how chemical and
environmental perturbations impact the population dynamics of the
honeybee gut microbial communities and how these perturbations impact
honeybee health and 2) investigating how microbial community imbalance
and within-host evolution influences pathogen susceptibility, what
role resident microbes play in protecting their host, and how and when
opportunistic pathogens become virulent.

Students with experience in microbiology, metagenomics, evolution,
and/or bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information about the lab please visit:
https://biology.uncg.edu/people/kasie-raymann/ and
https://kraymann86.wixsite.com/raymannlab

Prospective students are encouraged to email Kasie Raymann at
ktrayman@uncg.edu by December 31st (later inquiries might also be
considered). Include in your email a statement including 1) the research
questions that you would like to pursue, 2) how these fit in with current
lab research, 3) a brief overview of your previous academic and research
experiences, 4) CV or resume, and 5) GRE scores (if you have them).

***Note: In order to apply for the program you must have taken the GRE,
and applicants with a first language other than English must submit
scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Students accepted into the Environmental Health Science (EHS) PhD program
will be provided a tuition waiver and a competitive stipend.

The deadline for application to the Environmental Health Science (EHS)
PhD program is in February 2018. For information about the program please
visit https://biology.uncg.edu/graduate/phd-environmental-health-science/

To find out more information about Greensboro, North Carolina you can
visit: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/north-carolina/greensboro

Kasie Raymann

Assistant Professor

Department of Biology, University of North Carolina Greensboro

Web sites: https://biology.uncg.edu/people/kasie-raymann/ and
https://kraymann86.wixsite.com/raymannlab

Kasie Raymann Ph.D.
Postdoctoral research fellow
Laboratory of Nancy Moran
Department of Integrative Biology
University of Texas at Austin

Kasie Raymann <kraymann86@gmail.com>