Mark Urban’s lab in the ecology and evolutionary biology department at

the University of Connecticut is looking for Ph.D. candidates to begin

Fall 2018 application period. We address questions at the interface of

ecology and evolution with a focus on understanding the creation and

maintenance of biodiversity and resilience of natural systems to

disturbances such as climate change. Current projects include whole-pond

manipulations of amphibian communities, understanding the effects of

climate change on Arctic fish, eco-evolutionary dynamics in aquatic

microcosms, the genomics of adaptation, and improving predicted

extinction risks from climate change. We are looking for independent

thinkers who will complement our research team. See our website for more

information: http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/people/urban/

Come join a highly collaborative lab group situated in a top EEB

program. The UConn EEB Department offers a highly collaborative

environment at a leading public research university that is committed to

fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. More information

about the Department can be found at http://www.eeb.uconn.edu

<http://www.eeb.uconn.edu/>. The University of Connecticut (UConn) is in

the midst of a transformational period of growth supported by the

$1.7B Next Generation Connecticut (http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/) and the

$1B Bioscience Connecticut (http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/) investments.

Candidates should have an excellent GPA (>3.5), above average GRE

scores, and applicable research experience. Preference is given to

students with proven research records, published scientific articles,

external funding, Master’s degree, or substantial research experience

(e.g., as a research technician). Applications from groups historically

underrepresented in STEM fields are encouraged to apply. A number of

University scholarships are available to top candidates.

To apply, first send Mark Urban (mark.urban@uconn.edu

<mailto:mark.urban@uconn.edu>) a cover letter detailing your research

interests and experience as well as a resume or curriculum vita. Include

current GPA and GRE scores. After reviewing applicants, I will select a

shortlist of candidates to apply more formally to our graduate program.

Clemson’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation is excited to be accepting applications for Spring 2018 for the new online delivery of our non-thesis Master’s in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology (http://www.clemson.edu/online/programs/wildlife-fisheries-biology.html).=20 October 31st is the deadline to apply. GRE testing dates in September and October are filling up fast so please sign up ASAP. Scores should be sent to Clemson (Code 5111). Applicants also need to be careful to select the online program option when they are applying so that their application ends up in the right place. Please contact Althea Hagan (shotali@clemson.edu) with any=20

questions that remain after reviewing the program website (http://www.clemson.edu/online/programs/wildlife-fisheries-biology.html).

Dr. Jonathan Greenberg and the Global Environmental Analysis and Remote

Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno are now

inviting applications for Doctoral or Master=E2=80=99s work that will start=

in

Winter or Fall of 2018 for students interested in the following topics:

Landscape Level Plant-Climate Interactions: Students should be interested

in applying remote sensing, GIS, and modeling to the following questions at

local to global scales:

   –

   How do plants respond to their climate at regional to global scales

   scales?

   –

   What will be the future state of vegetated ecosystems under climate

   change?

   –

   How do non-climate factors such as natural and anthropogenic disturbance

   impact the past, present, and future distribution of plants?

A degree or background in biogeography, environmental science, ecology,

and/or biology is encouraged for applicants, as well as previous experience

in remote sensing and GIS and/or ecosystem modeling.

Remote Sensing Science: Students should be interested in developing

advanced remote sensing algorithms, particularly those that leverage high

performance computing and machine learning algorithms.  GEARS is interested

in the following general topics:

   –

   Computer vision techniques applied to high spatial resolution LiDAR and

   optical remote sensing imagery including data collected from terrestrial

   laser scanners and unmanned aerial vehicles

   –

   Change detection and time series analysis of multitemporal remote

   sensing image datasets, particularly as it applies to multitemporal LiDA=

R,

   hyperspatial optical, and =E2=80=9Chypertemporal=E2=80=9D datasets such =

as Landsat and

   MODIS.

Previous programming experience and a background in remote sensing, GIS,

and/or computer vision is highly recommended.

Prospective graduate students will be expected to develop their own

research goals, and should have curiosity, motivation, and independence.

Prospective students should email a short summary of their research

interests as well as a CV to Dr. Greenberg jgreenberg@unr.edu before

applying to the program. Funding will be available from a variety of

sources, including fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching

assistantships.

Prospective PhD students should apply to the Ecology, Evolution and

Conservation Biology graduate program (http://www.unr.edu/eecb) and

prospective Master=E2=80=99s students should apply to the Natural Resources=

and

Environmental Science program (https://www.unr.edu/nres).

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Jonathan A. Greenberg, PhD

Randall Endowed Professor and Associate Professor of Remote Sensing

Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory

Natural Resources & Environmental Science

University of Nevada, Reno

1664 N Virginia St MS/0186

Reno, NV 89557

Phone: 415-763-5476

http://www.unr.edu/nres

Gchat: jgrn307@gmail.com, Skype: jgrn3007

The Hall Lab (halllab.ecology.uga.edu) in the Odum School of Ecology and

Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia, is seeking

to recruit prospective Ph.D. students for Fall 2018. One student will use

primarily mathematical modeling approaches to develop theory relating to

lab interests (spatial ecology, population and community ecology, disease

ecology). One or more additional students are sought for the following

projects, to be co-advised by Professor Sonia Altizer (altizerlab.uga.edu).

Each of these projects will involve a combination of theoretical, field and

experimental approaches:

=C2=B7             Foraging behavior, human-wildlife interactions and patho=

gen

transmission dynamics, applied to an aquatic bird, the White Ibis, and its

environmentally transmitted enteric pathogens, in urban and non-urban

habitats the southern U.S.

=C2=B7             The consequences of shifting resource distribution (habi=

tat

loss vs resource subsidy) and parasitism for migratory populations, applied

to monarch butterflies in eastern North America

=C2=B7             The community ecology of host-parasite interactions, app=

lied

to monarch butterflies and their pathogens, parasitoids and resource

competitors.

Students will join the world-class Ecology graduate program at the Odum

School of Ecology (ose.uga.edu), and may also be eligible for admittance to

the NSF-funded Graduate Research Training program in Interdisciplinary

Disease Ecology Across Scales (ideas.ecology.uga.edu) or the Integrative

Conservation Program (icon.uga.edu) at UGA.

We seek motivated graduate students with demonstrated research experience,

strong academic records, critical thinking skills and clear interests in

theoretical ecology, species interactions, and/or the consequences of

anthropogenic change for wildlife ecology and conservation.  Interested

applicants should send a cover letter indicating their research and

training interests, and a copy of their CV including GPA and GRE scores to

rjhall@uga.edu. Students with prior experience in mathematical modeling,

and students from underrepresented backgrounds, are especially encouraged

to apply.

Graduate Assistantships (PhD level) are available in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. I am seeking highly motivated students interested in community ecology, grassland biodiversity and restoration. Students will be encouraged to develop research projects related to one or more of the following related themes: community assembly, plant succession, species coexistence and biodiversity, disturbance ecology, biological invasions, ecosystem restoration, impacts of global change on communities.

Successful applicants are guaranteed five-years of support through a combination of funds from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Kansas. The department also provides support for travel to attend and present results at national and international meetings. Additional funds to support graduate student research are available through the departmental endowment.

For more information please contact:

Bryan L. Foster

Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Senior Scientist, Kansas Biological Survey

The University of Kansas, Higuchi Hall

2101 Constant Avenue

Lawrence, KS 66047

voice:  785-864-3346

email:  bfoster@ku.edu<mailto:bfoster@ku.edu>

Lab Website: http://foster.ku.edu/

The Brashares Group at the University of California Berkeley is hiring a

full-time field technician to work on a large mammal community ecology

study at the Hopland Research and Extension Center starting October 1. See

full job description and requirements below.

*To apply: *Please submit cover letter and resume as a single attachment

via e-mail to hopland.uraps@gmail.com

*Responsibilities*

This position will assist the Brashares Lab Group

<https://nature.berkeley.edu/BrasharesGroup/> with the Hopland Community

Ecology Project, conducted in collaboration with the California Department

of Fish and Wildlife. The research attempts to refine population estimates

of deer in California and to understand how deer behavior, movement, and

interactions with other species echo through iconic California coast range

ecosystems. This position is for a full-time field technician to live and

work at the Hopland Research and Extension Center and support the full

range of field research activities needed for the project. Housing is

provided.

*Responsibilities include:*

=E2=80=A2 Maintaining field equipment.

=E2=80=A2 Servicing field cameras.

=E2=80=A2 Performing transects and collecting samples.

=E2=80=A2 Surveying vegetation.

=E2=80=A2 Assisting in animal captures and collaring.

=E2=80=A2 Developing field protocols.

=E2=80=A2 Sample organization.

=E2=80=A2 Data entry and management.

=E2=80=A2 Regular meetings and communication with PI or Assistant.

=E2=80=A2 Keeping records of lab work underway or planned.

*Required Qualifications*

*Knowledge/Skills:*

=E2=80=A2 Previous field research experience in related field and familiari=

ty with

field methods and equipment.

=E2=80=A2 Familiarity with or experience in academic research environment.

=E2=80=A2 Ability to work on multiple assignments, set priorities, re-prior=

itize as

necessary, and take initiative in defining and executing tasks.

=E2=80=A2 Highly developed organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and

communication skills.

=E2=80=A2 Ability to work efficiently with intermittent supervision.

=E2=80=A2 Willingness to live in provided housing at the Hopland Research a=

nd

Extension Center.

*Education/Training:*

=E2=80=A2 Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma and on=

e year

of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the

natural, physical or social sciences; or an equivalent combination of

education and experience

*Preferred Qualifications*

=E2=80=A2 Previous experience handling wildlife.

=E2=80=A2 Previous experience using remotely triggered field cameras.

=E2=80=A2 Previous experience conducting vegetation surveys.

*Salary & Benefits*

$15/hour wage, 40 hours/week. Free housing provided on site. For

information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University

visit:

http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htm=

l

*Other Information*

This is a limited appointment opportunity working full-time from October 1,

2017 – December 31, 2017 with the possibility of extension.

*Equal Employment Opportunity*

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected

veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative

action policy see:

http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

A Research Technician (Specialist) position is available in the labs of Dr. Nicole Rafferty in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology and Dr. Paul Nabity in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences at the University of California-Riverside. Preference will be given to those who can start by January 2018. Initial appointment is for one year with possible renewal for a second year contingent on performance.

Research in the Rafferty Lab spans the fields of community ecology, population biology, and global change, with a focus on plants and pollinators. Current research centers on understanding how climate change-induced shifts in phenology and spatial distribution affect species interactions (www.raffertylab.ucr.edu). Research in the Nabity Lab uses comparative genomics to understand plant-

insect interactions (www.nabitylab.org).

The technician will be expected to lead projects in the lab and field and to supervise graduate and undergraduate students who are assisting with projects. These projects involve caring for plants and insect colonies in greenhouses and growth chambers, as well as careful molecular lab work, data entry, and overall attention to detail. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining clean, organized, and efficient lab and greenhouse spaces while helping to promote an inclusive and positive work environment. Field projects may involve travel to the University of California Natural Reserves (www.ucnrs.org), the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab (www.rmbl.org), and arboreta throughout the U.S. The successful applicant will benefit from a strong and growing network of researchers studying community and genomic ecology across departments. Preference will be given to applicants with prior ecological, greenhouse-related, and molecular research experience and a B.S. or M.S. in biology or a related discipline. Data analysis and bioinformatics skills or a strong desire to learn these skills is a plus. Interest in independent projects that stem from ongoing projects, as well as publication of results, will be encouraged, and other professional development opportunities will be made available.

Salary will depend on qualifications but will be at least $18.26 per hour with excellent benefits (http://hr.ucr.edu/benefits/health_and_welfare.html). Applicants from under-represented groups are encouraged. UCR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity.

To apply, please contact both Dr. Nabity (paul.nabity@ucr.edu) and Dr. Rafferty (nicole.rafferty@ucr.edu) by November 17 with your CV, unofficial transcript(s), and a short statement describing research experiences, skills, and your interest in this position.

Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution, and the Environment at the University of Notre Dame

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame offers a wide range of research opportunities and graduate coursework in ecology and evolutionary biology, allowing students to excel in field, laboratory, and mathematical biology.  Strengths of the program include:  studies on the dynamics and divergence of populations, evolutionary and ecological genomics, terrestrial and aquatic community and ecosystem ecology, epidemiology and disease ecology, experimental biology, and the impacts of global changes, including climate change, invasive species, and land use change.  Our close-knit faculty provides interdisciplinary research opportunities and excellent research mentorship. Our students take advantage of many resources at Notre Dame, including excellent laboratory facilities in the Hank Family Center for Environmental Studies and state-of-the-

art instrumentation in our Center for Environmental Science and Technology (CEST; https://cest.nd.edu), the Genomics & Bioinformatics Core Facility (http://genomics.nd.edu), and the Notre Dame Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF).  Other hubs of EEE research include the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC; http://underc.nd.edu/) with sites located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and western Montana and the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative (http://environmentalchange.nd.edu/). Numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary interactions among research areas are available, including our GLOBES graduate training program (http://globes.nd.edu/).=20

The following faculty members are currently training graduate students in diverse areas of ecology and evolution:

Beth Archie – behavioral ecology, disease ecology, and population biology

Gary Belovsky – terrestrial ecology and modeling, conservation biology

Sunny Boyd =96 behavorial ecology, neuroendocrinology and behavioral neuroscience

Jeff Feder – ecological and evolutionary genetics, speciation

Mike Ferdig – systems genetics of malaria parasite drug resistance

Hope Hollocher – population genetics, speciation, evo-devo, and landscape epidemiology

Stuart Jones – aquatic microbial and ecosystem ecology

Gary Lamberti – stream ecology and plant-animal interactions

Jason McLachlan =96 ecology and evolution of plant populations, statistical modeling, paleoecology

David Medvigy =96 terrestrial ecosystem modeling, ecosystem-climate interactions

Alex Perkins =96 modeling, disease ecology, population biology of disease vectors

Mike Pfrender =96 ecological and evolutionary genomics, adaptation, phenotypic plasticity Matt Ravosa =96 evolution and pathobiology of the mammalian skull and musculoskeletal system

Adrian Rocha =96 arctic terrestrial ecology

Jeanne Romero-Severson =96 genomics of adaptive variation in natural populations of forest trees

Jennifer Tank – stream ecosystem ecology and biogeochemistry

All graduate students are funded with competitive stipends.  A variety of fellowship opportunities are open to top applicants. For more information regarding the Biology Graduate Program see http://biology.nd.edu/ and http://graduateschool.nd.edu/.  The deadline for receipt of all application materials for the Ph.D. program is December 1st, 2017, although earlier submission is encouraged to ensure full consideration for available fellowships. Please begin your application by directly contacting faculty of interest.

Dr. Paige Ferguson, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama, is seeking a PhD or MS student to begin in Spring 2017, Summer 2017, or Fall 2018.

Research will focus on conservation of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and land management. Potential research topics include RCW population dynamics and management in the Oakmulgee Ranger District of the Talladega National Forest or modeling future land use change scenarios and their relationship to RCW management. Close collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service and stakeholders is anticipated.

Applicants should have a background in many of the following: ecology, environmental science, ornithology, wildlife management, GIS, ecological modeling, statistics, computer programming, stakeholder outreach, and field work. Applicants should be highly motivated and prepared to conduct independent field and modeling research.

To apply, please email Dr. Ferguson (pfferguson@ua.edu<mailto:pfferguson@ua.edu>) the following:

1. a cover letter describing your interest in the project and prior experiences that have prepared you for graduate work in Dr. Ferguson’s lab

2. your undergraduate transcript (an unofficial copy is fine),

3. GRE scores,

4. a sample of your scientific writing (for example a manuscript or lab report), and

5. contact information for 3 references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

The position comes with a full tuition waiver, a competitive 12 month stipend, and health insurance. Funding is available as a Graduate Teaching Assistant through the Department of Biological Sciences. Highly qualified applicants may be considered for Graduate School Fellowships, which offer a Research Assistantship during the student’s first year. Funding for summer field work expenses and conference attendance are available.

Additional information is available from the following links:

Dr. Ferguson’s Research: http://bsc.ua.edu/paige-ferguson/

Department of Biological Sciences: http://bsc.ua.edu/

Graduate School: http://graduate.ua.edu<http://graduate.ua.edu/>

University of Alabama: http://www.ua.edu<http://www.ua.edu/>

Tuscaloosa: http://www.tuscaloosa.com/visitor-services

Outdoor opportunities in Alabama: http://www.outdooralabama.com

Dr. Paige Ferguson, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alabama, is seeking a PhD or MS student to begin in Spring 2017, Summer 2017, or Fall 2018.

Research will focus on land use in the Black Belt prairie of Alabama and how it relates to the occurrence of beetle and moth species. The student will conduct field work at prairie sites in the Black Belt and will conduct analyses with statistical models. Anticipated results include information about the distribution of beetle and moth species and quantified relationships between land use characteristics at multiple spatial scales and species occupancy probabilities.

The Black Belt Region is of great interest ecologically and culturally. Land use change throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have left less than 1% of the native Black Belt prairie. Several beetle and moth species are endemic to Black Belt prairies or have disjunct distributions including the Midwestern prairies and Black Belt prairies. Both the natural history and human history of the Black Belt Region have contributed to current patterns of land use and prairie habitat quality. From the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, the Black Belt Region was the site of extensive slave-based cotton farming. When cotton farming declined, land was often converted to pasture. How land is distributed and used contributes to ecosystem health, socio-economic patterns among landowners, and social, political, and economic dynamics in the region.

Applicants should have a background in many of the following: ecology, environmental science, entomology, GIS, ecological modeling, statistics, computer programming, stakeholder outreach, and field work. Applicants should be highly motivated and prepared to conduct independent field and modeling research.

To apply, please email Dr. Ferguson (pfferguson@ua.edu<mailto:pfferguson@ua.edu>) the following:

1. a cover letter describing your interest in the project and prior experiences that have prepared you for graduate work in Dr. Ferguson’s lab

2. your undergraduate transcript (an unofficial copy is fine),

3. GRE scores,

4. a sample of your scientific writing (for example a manuscript or lab report), and

5. contact information for 3 references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

The position comes with a full tuition waiver, a competitive 12 month stipend, and health insurance. Funding is available as a Graduate Teaching Assistant through the Department of Biological Sciences. Highly qualified applicants may be considered for Graduate School Fellowships, which offer a Research Assistantship during the student’s first year. Funding for summer field work expenses and conference attendance are available.

Additional information is available from the following links:

Dr. Ferguson’s Research: http://bsc.ua.edu/paige-ferguson/

Department of Biological Sciences: http://bsc.ua.edu/

Graduate School: http://graduate.ua.edu<http://graduate.ua.edu/>

University of Alabama: http://www.ua.edu<http://www.ua.edu/>

Tuscaloosa: http://www.tuscaloosa.com/visitor-services

Outdoor opportunities in Alabama: http://www.outdooralabama.com