Thedeadline for the REU site program at Kansas State University “Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology of Changing Environments: Integrating from
Genomes to Biomes” is a little more than two weeks away.  We invite
applications for the 10-week summer program, which will provide a
foundation in integrative research, scientific communication, and
professional development in ecology and evolutionary biology. Each
summer we have a diverse set of research projects addressing responses
to changing environments and the underlying genetic, developmental,
physiological, or ecological mechanisms. Over 30 faculty from the
Division of Biology and Departments of Entomology, Plant Pathology,
and Statistics are available to serve as mentors.

Summer2017 is the 22nd year for the Kansas State University Biology
REU site.  The program is hosted by the Ecological Genomics Institute,
Konza Prairie Biological Station, and the Division of Biology at Kansas
State University. The program covers costs of accommodations during the
summer. Participants will also receive a generous stipend, food allowance,
and travel allowance.

Participantsare selected for research potential based on an application
essay, application questionnaire, transcripts, and supporting letters
of recommendation.

Completeinformation about the program is available by visiting
http://www.ksu.edu/reu.

Specificquestions can be directed to the director of the program (Ted
Morgan) at biologyreu@ksu.edu.

Applicationdeadline is 15 February 2017.

SEVILLETA FIELD STATION REU SITES PROGRAM IN ARIDLAND ECOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

The Sevilleta Field Station is seeking applicants for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU).  Application deadline is February 24, 2017.  We are looking for 10 Biology REU students for the Summer of 2017. This interdisciplinary REU Site Program at the Sevilleta Field Station in central New Mexico will train undergraduate students who will conduct independent research under the guidance of UNM faculty in Biology, Ecology, Civil Engineering, and Earth and Planetary Sciences, along with scientists from Federal and State agencies. The summer program includes a seminar series, a weekly journal club, an annual symposium, professional development workshops, toastmasters, ethics training, field trips, and opportunities to interact with a multitude of scientists conducting research in the area. Students will conduct independent research in and around the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (SNWR) and present their projects at the annual symposium to be held in early August 2017. Working at the Sevilleta Field Station and SNWR site invites close interactions among students, faculty, federal scientists, and graduate students.

Students will have numerous opportunities to share ideas and explore issues within and across disciplines. The program=92s goal is to increase exposure to a large, multidisciplinary research program, inspire students to continue into professional careers, and prepare students for the rigors of graduate school, professional research, and responsible citizenship. The program exemplifies the integration of research and education. As students conduct research, they will learn how to be an independent scientist, along with many technical, methodological and ethical issues that arise in scientific research.

Lodging and laboratory space for REU students will be provided by the UNM Sevilleta Field Station at NO COST to the student. In addition, candidates chosen will receive a stipend of $5500 and a $500 food allowance during the 10-week summer program that will run from May 29 =96 August 4.  We will also refund travel costs to and from the UNM Sevilleta Field Station up to $600 (stipulations apply).

Applications will be accepted from students at any stage of their undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline, so long as the applicant is interested in conservation biology and ecology in aridland environments. Students are not eligible if they have completed an undergraduate degree by the start of Summer 2017. We welcome applications from students at four year colleges, students early in their college career, students that are the first member of their family to attend college, non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented groups.  Students must be U.S. Citizens.

General requirements for participation in the Research Experiences for Undergraduates Programs in the Biological Sciences are set by the National Science Foundation. These requirements are listed below:

Applicants to the Sevilleta REU Program must be:

=95   Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions (e.g., Puerto Rico).

=95   Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program (full- or part-time) leading to a Bachelor=92s degree.

=95   Undergraduate students who are transferring from one institution to another but are not enrolled at either institution during the intervening summer may participate.

Students are not eligible if they are:

=95   Foreign nationals residing in a country other than the United States.

=95   Students that have completed high school but have not yet enrolled in a degree program at an educational institution of higher learning.

=95   Students that have completed an undergraduate degree and are no longer enrolled in a degree program at an educational institution of higher learning.

Requirements for the Sevilleta REU Program:

=95   The Sevilleta REU Program has no additional requirements. Applications will be accepted from students at any stage of their undergraduate program (freshman to senior) and any discipline, so long as the applicant is interested in conservation biology and ecology in aridland environments.

=95   We are particularly interested in applications from students that have had limited opportunities to conduct independent research at their home institution. We welcome applications from students at four year colleges, students that are the first member of their family to attend college, non-traditional students, and students from traditionally underrepresented groups.

A completed application for the Sevilleta LTER Research Experience for Undergraduates Summer Program will consist of five items:

1  A complete online application (see below).

2  A resume.

3  An unofficial copy of your academic transcript. If accepted into the REU program, applicants will be required to provide an official copy before starting the program.

4. Two letters of recommendation. These can be from faculty advisors from the student=92s home institution, mentors or previous employers. Recommendations from those that are able to comment on the applicant=92s academic ability, initiative, maturity, and self-motivation are preferred. Please have your respondents email your letters of recommendation to srbaker@unm.edu WITH the subject line of =932017 REU Recommendation for YOUR NAME.=94

4  A two-page essay addressing the development of the student=92s interest in ecology, the specific areas of research interest, and current professional career goals. Career goals are not required to be in ecological research. Essays can be single or double-spaced but should be in a legible font (min. 11 point) with 1 inch margins.

Deadlines

The application form, resume, unofficial transcript, two-page essay, and letters of recommendation should be received by February 24, 2017.

Questions regarding the application procedure can be directed to the Program Manager, Stephanie Baker by e-mail. Please put REU 2017 in the subject line.

e-mail: srbaker@unm.edu

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION visit: https://sevilletareu.wordpress.com/

Job Description:  The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Northern Plains Agriculture Research Laboratory in Sidney, MT is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to serve as a biological science aide.  Our research studies the environmental impacts of grassland restoration efforts in two main projects. The first project is studying how rangeland reclamation following energy development has affected plant, insect and soil communities in the Bakken region of western North Dakota. The second project is studying recovery of riparian plant and insect communities following removal of Russian olive, an invasive tree. Additional opportunities exist to work on projects related to grasshopper ecology and biological control of wheat stem sawfly. Work may include sampling grasshoppers and other rangeland insects in large scale experiments, sampling rangeland plants, setting up and conducting small scale manipulative experiments in the field and lab work to sort and process samples collected; an even split between lab and field time is expected. Most field work will be conducted on diverse and beautiful native rangelands in eastern Montana and on the Little Missouri National Grassland in western North Dakota, with the possibility of some research conducted at 9000 feet elevation in the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming. Some overnight travel to sites in eastern Montana and Wyoming may be required.=20

Salary: Approximately $12.30 per hour (GS-3) dependent on experience and education.  The candidate will receive overtime pay when working more than 40 hours per week. Dorm-style, shared housing is available on location for $131 per month, including utilities and internet.

Dates: Starting May 15th or 30th through the end of August. Please specify your available start and end dates in your application.

Qualifications: The candidate must be a US citizen.  Additionally, the candidate should be physically fit, able to walk rapidly over rangeland, and comfortable spending long hours outside in hot conditions. Willingness to work long days, and some weekends when necessary is also a must.  Undergraduate course work in ecology, entomology, range or environmental sciences, and previous laboratory and field work experience is preferred, but not required.=20

Application process: Please send cover letter with available start and end dates, resume, and names and contact information of two references (electronically) to Zachary Sylvain (zachary.sylvain@ars.usda.gov).=20

Evaluation of applications will begin February 15 and continue until the position is filled.

An opportunity is available for a motivated Master level student in the lab of Dr. Stephen Greiman at Georgia Southern University.

Work in the Greiman lab is focused on flatworm diversity, evolution, geographic distribution and association with symbiotic bacteria.

The current project is focused on exploring gut microbiome and helminth community seasonal variation within small insectivorous mammals. Samples are available to begin lab work right away. Lab work would involve intestinal DNA extractions, metagenomic sequencing (library preparation and Illumina MiSeq sequencing), classical parasitological examination (staining, slide mounting, light microscopy), and bioinformatics. Field work to collect additional samples is possible.

Motivated and enthusiastic candidates with some molecular experience are preferred.

For any questions or interests, please contact:

Dr. Stephen Greiman

sgreiman@georgiasouthern.edu

(website: http://www.stephengreiman.com/)

Ruth Shaw=E2=80=99s Research Group in the Dept. of Ecology, Evolution & Behavior at

the University of Minnesota is seeking applicants for an NSF Research

Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position in summer 2017 to study the

process of ongoing adaptation in experimental populations of partridge pea

(Chamaecrista fasciculata) in prairie habitat. The student will work closely

with Dr. Ruth Shaw and Dr. Mason Kulbaba to develop an independent project

in the area of plant evolutionary genetics, with possibilities ranging from

studies of heritability and phenotypic selection on plant traits to studies

of pollination ecology and phenology. The student will gain invaluable

experience in performing field work and in conducting an independent

research project, from hypothesis formulation through oral and written

dissemination of results, as grounding for future work in inquiry-based

scientific research. The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent

resident and enrolled as an undergraduate for Fall 2017. The ideal candidate

should enjoy working outdoors and have an interest in learning about the

evolution and ecology of plants in the Midwest prairies, and candidates

planning to pursue a graduate career in evolution, ecology, or conservation

biology are particularly well-suited for this position. The REU intern will

receive a stipend of $5,000 and room and board in the Twin Cities (with

occasional overnight travel to field sites). Costs of travel to and from the

Twin Cities will also be provided.  The deadline to apply for this position

is March 10, 2017, and the 10-week internship is expected to begin on

Monday, June 5 and end on Friday, August 11. Please contact Mason Kulbaba

(mkulbaba@umn.edu) for more information. The University of Minnesota

provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and

employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,

gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran

status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Individuals of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Please forward this advertisement to any interested and qualified

undergraduates.

To apply, please e-mail the following application materials to Mason Kulbaba

(mkulbaba@umn.edu) with the subject line =E2=80=9CREU=E2=80=9D no later than March 10, 2017:

1.  a statement explaining the following:

=E2=80=A2why you are interested in this position

=E2=80=A2what are your future plans

=E2=80=A2dates you are available to start and end this position

=E2=80=A2confirm eligibility for the REU program

=E2=80=A2the name and contact information of the person who will serve as your reference

=E2=80=A2your e-mail address and phone number

2.  resume

3.  transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

4.  1 letter of recommendation (sent by your reference)

The Graduate Fellowship in Urban Entomology at the University of
Kentucky is funded from the Kentucky Pest Management Association
Scholarship Fund. The Kentucky Pest Management Association has a long
history of supporting the educational programs in the Department of
Entomology at the University of Kentucky. This fellowship will support
graduate research in applied or fundamental aspects of urban/structural
pest management. The recipient of this Fellowship will be expected to be
open to participation in the extension Urban Entomology programs in the
Department of Entomology.

Research supported by this fellowship may be in the following areas:
• Population Genetics and Evolution of Insecticide Resistance in Bed Bugs
• Ecology and Management of Bed Bugs in Urban Environments
• Urban Arthropod Biology, Ecology, and Behavior
• IPM in the Urban Environment

*Stipend*: The Fellowship includes a stipend of $20,000, full tuition,
and health benefits. In 2017, one Graduate Fellowship in Urban
Entomology is available for a Ph.D. student entering the Graduate
Program in Entomology starting in August 2017 will be awarded. The
Fellowship is renewable for up to four years, depending on satisfactory
performance.

*Qualifications*: B.S. or M.S. in entomology or the biological sciences
with an academic record demonstrating outstanding accomplishments and
interest in urban entomology.

*Application Deadline*: The deadline for applications for this Graduate
Fellowship is March 15, 2017. Applicants must have applied to the
graduate program in Entomology at the University of Kentucky by this date.

*Application Procedure*: To be considered for this Fellowship, please
Email (rpalli@uky.edu) a letter that addresses your background and
interests in one of the areas listed, transcripts, GRE scores and
arrange to send two letters of recommendation to the same Email address.
A selection committee that includes a member of the Kentucky Pest
Management Educational Fund Committee will review applications and
selects the winner. The selected candidate will be admitted into
Entomology graduate program after going through the formal application
process. The details on Entomology graduate program are available at
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/academics/graduate.

*Additional Information*: Subba Reddy Palli, Chair, Department of
Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546 USA E-mail:
rpalli@uky.edu PH: 859-257-7450

Ca=C3=B1o Palma Biological Station is located on the northeast coast of Costa

Rica, and is offering quality field experience for undergrads and new

graduates.

Interns can choose between a mixed taxa or marine turtle internship. Mixed

taxa internships, include experience in research projects with:

* Large mammals

* Tent-making bats

* Great green macaws

* Shorebirds

* Caimans

* Snakes

* Marine debris accumulation

* Neo-tropical river otters

They may also contribute to community based sustainability projects.

We focus heavily on developing young biologists’ professional skills and

expectations. Interns participate in weekly goal setting and supervision

meetings, as well as weekly journal club. Interns are provided with

training for all projects in which they participate. Regular CV writing

workshops are also held throughout the year.

Internships are physically demanding, and a good level of physical fitness

is required.

Interns are responsible for their travel to the biological station, and

contribute $225 per week to cover accommodation and meals. Interns are

selected by interview, and need to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks.

Applicants can submit their CV and cover letter to: station@coterc.org

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in conducting collaborative Masters research in plant community ecology and insect ecology. The successful candidate will assist in research across the state of Kansas comparing grazed and ungrazed grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). In Kansas, the CRP program currently has over 2 million acres=97much of which is re-established, native grassland; however, there is currently no dominant grazer on most of these sites despite the critical role that bison historically played in these systems. Our study will test how two CRP plantings (CP2 and CP25), which differ in the number of forbs planted, influence the restoration of 108 grassland sites across the precipitation gradient in Kansas and whether periodic grazing can enhance habitat diversity for plants, insects, and birds.

The ideal student for this position is self-motivated, works well with a team of field researchers, has a basic understanding of statistics, has knowledge of grassland ecosystems, and has a strong interest in ecology and entomology. However, strong students with the aptitude to learn quickly will also be considered.  The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to plant community ecology and entomology and desire to learn a range of tools/techniques/methods. Proficiency in oral and written English required. Applicants should have a B.S. in ecology, biology, or entomology and must meet the requirements for admission at Wichita State University (http://webs.wichita.edu/?

u=3Dbioscience&p=3D/academics/mdindex/). Successful applicants will receive a 2-year assistantship with stipend, full tuition waiver, and health benefits. Deadline for applications is 1 March 2017, but early applications are encouraged. Anticipated start date for the plant ecology position is Fall of 2017 or January of 2018, while the entomology position start date is summer 2017 or August 2017. Interested applicants for plant ecology should email CV, transcript, and a letter describing your research interests and future goals to Dr. Greg Houseman (Greg.Houseman@wichita.edu); interested applicants for entomology should email CV, transcript, and a letter describing your research interests and future goals to Dr. Mary Liz Jameson (MaryLiz.Jameson@gmail.com).

Wichita State University is a metropolitan research-intensive university set in a suburban area (~640,000 people) with a diverse student body, yet close to numerous high quality grasslands including the iconic Flint Hills. Wichita offers many opportunities for cultural/artistic activities and low cost-of-living. The Department of Biological Sciences at WSU includes core facilities in environmental biology, imaging and bioinformatics, an animal care facility, greenhouse, and a Biological Field Station. Previous graduate students have gone on to Ph.D. programs or are employed with state or federal management agencies. More information about the Department, including a complete list of departmental facilities, and current Graduate Faculty and their teaching and research interests is available on our web site at: http://www.wichita.edu/biology/. Information about graduate school at WSU is available at http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=3Dgradschool.

A field technician is needed to assist in the evaluation of nest success of

colonial nesting waterbirds in southwestern Louisiana. The study area

supports several rare species of colonial nesting waterbirds, including a

few thousand nesting brown pelicans. Due to its low elevation and eroding

shoreline, the island is slated for restoration. This study will provide

pre-restoration baseline data for the project and will provide important

habitat information of several nesting species that will assist in future

restoration activities.

The project will start in mid- to late March. The technician will work with

an M.S. student. Conditions will be hot and humid and mosquitoes could be

challenging at times. A strong work ethic is essential and relevant field

experience is highly desirable. Pay is $9/hour and housing is provided.

Please email a CV with names and contact information of 3 references and a

cover letter to Dr. Sammy King at sking16@lsu.edu. Application review will

begin by 15 February and will continue until a successful applicant is

identified.

The University of Wisconsin – La Crosse Department of Mathematics and

Statistics is proud to offer a 10-week Summer REU in mathematical

ecology, held in the beautiful city of La Crosse, Wisconsin. This summer

program will provide eight summer scholars with the opportunity to

perform cutting-edge research under the mentorship of university faculty

and government scientists working at the interface between mathematics

and ecology.

Our two projects this year are “Using Decision Models to Investigate

Interventions Against Fungal Blight in American Chestnut Trees”,

mentored by Martin Allen (Computer Science) and Anita Davelos Baines

(Biology), and “Investigating Population Level Animal Movement Through

Fractal Geometry”, mentored by Kevin Aagard (United State Geological

Survey) and Robert F. Allen (Mathematics). You can find information on

the projects and how to apply at uwlax.edu/mathematics/activities/reu/

<http://uwlax.edu/mathematics/activities/reu/>

Program Dates:  June 5, 2017 – August 11, 2017

Stipend:  $5000 and a $75 weekly food allowance.

Priority Deadline: February 15 th

Application Deadline: March 1 st