Hi Everyone,

We are looking to hire a seasonal technician (33 weeks; Mar-Oct) to support a recently funded BREP grant.  The project is focused on developing a bycatch avoidance system for cod in the Gulf of Maine recreational fishery.  The position includes a mix of field work, data analysis/writing and outreach.  The technician also be responsible for sea sampling during the cod Industry Based Survey in the Gulf of Maine.

The full job description is available here: https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=190000AV       

Please pass this opportunity along to anyone that you think may be a good fit.

Thanks,

Greg

Greg DeCelles

Aquatic Biologist III – Stock Assessment Specialist

Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries

836 South Rodney French Blvd. – Office 304

New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone: 508-742-9741

Fax: 508-990-0449

Gregory.DeCelles@state.ma.us

Based in New Haven, it is a great opportunity for local CT students to gain experience in both lab and field settings. I have already posted the position to Handshake, and the flyer with the full description is attached.

Thank you,

Summer Stebbins

Summer E. Stebbins

Research Technician I

Invasive Aquatic Plant Program

Environmental Sciences

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

(203) 974 – 8545

Summer.Stebbins@ct.govSummer Assistant 2019 IAPP Soil

NSF funded Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
investigating morphological diversity of frogs and toads

The Moen Lab at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is seeking
applications from highly motivated and diverse undergraduate students
to conduct independent research projects concerning the morphological
diversity of frogs and toads.

As part of the program, the successful applicants will be trained to
conduct scientific research and receive mentoring to advance their
careers as scientists. Successful projects may lead to future research
opportunities in the Moen lab and publication of a manuscript. Successful
applicants will also receive a $3200 stipend and housing through OK
State University.

Brief description of the program: The program runs for 8 weeks, from 27
May ¡V 19 July 2019 Students will work with a postdoctoral research
mentor to choose a project, collect and analyze data, and present the
results of the project at the end of the summer. Students will also travel
to the Biodiversity Institute at the University Kansas to see one of the
world¡Šs largest amphibian collections, select specimens for research,
and talk to curators and graduate students about collections-based
research and careers.

Research projects will focus on the evolution, morphology, and mechanics
of movement of anurans (frogs and toads). Potential subjects include:

(1) The relationship of body form and function
(2) Evolutionary biomechanics
(3) Macroevolution of ecology, morphology, and biogeography

Eligibility: Currently enrolled, non-graduating undergraduate students
majoring in biology, or biology-related discipline are eligible to
apply. Previous research experience is desired, but not strictly
necessary. Students from historically underrepresented groups in the
STEM-related fields are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply: The application will have four parts: a general form, an
essay, a transcript, and contact information for a reference. Applications
are due March 15, 2019. Successful applicants will be notified within
two weeks following the application deadline. For detailed instructions,
follow this link: moenlab.okstate.edu/reu

If you have questions or concerns, please contact either the principle
investigator Dr. Daniel Moen (daniel.moen@okstate.edu) or his postdoc
Dr. Gen Morinaga (gen.morinaga@okstate.edu).

daniel.moen@okstate.edu

The deadline for applications has been extended to March 1 2019 so please post and share again with your undergraduate majors and masters students.

Summer Research Internships for CLAS students in UConn Biotech Companies  

Spend your summer doing cutting-edge research with some of the hottest biotech startups around – right here at UConn Health and UConn Storrs!  Drug discovery, diagnostics, devices, digital health and more.  Any CLAS major is eligible, undergrads and masters students welcome, including Dec 18/May 19 grads.  Summer stipend $4,000-$5,000.  Program includes seminars, workshops and events on Bio-innovation and Technology.  See the attached brochure and website for the TIP Innovation Fellows Program at  https://tip.uconn.edu/Fellows-Interns-Grads to Apply.  Final deadline is March 1 so apply now! 

Please look at these two exciting opportunities for undergraduates through OTS –

Tropical Biology on a Changing Planet in Costa Rica Fall 2019 Semester Program

Two-month-long summer courses: Tropical Biology in Costa Rica and Global Health Issues in South Africa.

South African semester program, African Ecology & Conservation in South Africa.

For more information: www.tropicalstudies.org, and please reach out to us at undergraduate@tropicalstudies.org.  We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

*Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Plant Ecology and
Evolution *at the University of California, Santa Barbara, sponsored by the
National Science Foundation

Apply to join the Mazer lab in summer 2019 as we investigate the process of
natural selection in four populations of the widespread California native
wildflower, Baby Blue Eyes (*Nemophila menziesii*). We’re investigating
wild populations along the length of the state to gain insight into the
effects of rainfall and temperature regimes on the strength and direction
of natural selection on life history and reproductive traits. Participants
in this REU project will spend the summer at UCSB, conducting a combination
of greenhouse- and lab-based activities.

*Eligibility and Preferred Qualifications*

•       U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled as
undergraduates at any U.S. institution (In Fall 2019, you must be enrolled
at your home institution).

•       Students with a strong interest in ecology and evolution; previous
course work in Biology is preferred.

•       Students with a strong desire to obtain hands-on experience in
plant evolution and ecology.

•       We particularly welcome women and members of under-represented
groups.

•       *Start date:  *June 1, 2019 – July 1, 2019 (expected end date will
be 12 weeks later, and there is flexibility in the duration of each
student’s REU.

*What do REU participants receive?*

•       A $7000 summer stipend (for 12 weeks of full-time participation
@$600/week)

•       Housing supplement of $400/month for 3 months

•       The opportunity to conduct an independent research project while
working on an ongoing collaborative project

Experience in a variety of skills, including: plant cultivation and
breeding, data management, image analysis, germination treatments,
hypothesis-testing, statistical analysis, and discussion of the scientific
literature in plant evolutionary ecology.

*To apply:*

Please send the following to Professor Susan Mazer (sjmazer@ucsb.edu) and
Postdoctoral Associate Amber Nashoba (amber.nashoba@ucsb.edu) before March
15, 2019.

•       *Statement of interest*: Please describe why this opportunity is a
good match for your personal, scholarly, and professional interests; why
you believe that you’re a great fit for this project; and how your
perspective and experiences may contribute to the diversity of the
scientific community.

•       *Transcript* (an unofficial transcript is acceptable)

•       *Reference*: The name, email address, and phone number of a faculty
member or mentor who knows you well.

The Counterman lab at Mississippi State University is looking to recruit two highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in (1) evolutionary development, or (2) evolutionary genomics.

Currently funded research projects in the lab are focused on the genetic basis of adaptive variation and developmental plasticity in butterfly wing color patterns. We are particularly recruiting students interested in studying (1) the developmental pathways involved in structural coloration, or (2) the molecular evolution of gene families and networks across Lepidoptera. Current work on color pattern development focuses on Heliconius and several other butterfly species in collaboration with Ryan Range at Auburn University. Current work on the evolution of gene families involved in adaptive divergence of butterflies is in collaboration with Federico Hoffmann at Mississippi State University. Students will also have opportunities to work closely with collaborators at the University of Puerto Rico (Riccardo Papa), George Washington University (Arnaud Martin), and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama (Owen McMillan).

Mississippi State University is home to a strong group of faculty researching evolution and genomics. The Department of Biological Sciences hosts an excellent graduate program in biology, and a new interdisciplinary, cross-college graduate program in computational biology is currently being established. MSU is located in Starkville, a quaint southern college town with a historic downtown district that celebrates the local music and cuisine. For more information on the Counterman lab please visit the lab website: (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.countermanlab.org&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7C286afb6bb9ae4e729a8f08d693ed64d8%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636859045140951473&sdata=1r3aJiYER7SqRb6ZUcmUFJHEYXAA%2BHevEuUD8YUjzK8%3D&reserved=0). Interested students are encouraged to email Brian  Counterman (bcounterman@biology.msstate.edu). Please include a brief description of your research interests and a CV in your email. The target date for applications for Fall 2019 admission to is March 31, 2019.

GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO NSF-EPSCOR GEM3  
PHD RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP – PHENOTYPIC/GENOTYPIC DIVERSITY OF NATIVE
TROUT

We seek a highly motivated student for a Ph.D. position at the
University of Idaho in the recently funded NSF-EPSCoR GEM3 program
(https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahogem3.org&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7Cb196b281cf9743c495c908d68d997e47%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636852087726909116&sdata=aV06Uep0hXl8YXzLu2nmCEgGWF4ffPlP0acu%2Bo7%2BFFI%3D&reserved=0).  The program seeks to understand how
genetic diversity and phenotypic plasticity affect species response
to environmental change, shaping both population response and adaptive
capacity.  The program is focused primarily on two taxa: redband trout,
a subspecies of rainbow trout, and sagebrush.  These taxa are integral
to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems across the American West and
are central to land-use management decisions that drive the economy of
the region.

The Ph.D. student will join an interdisciplinary cohort of postdoctoral
researchers and students working at scales from genomic characterization
of physiological traits in trout and sagebrush, to mapping and modeling
of complex ecological, evolutionary, and social-economic systems.

This advertised Ph.D. position is dedicated to redband trout. Research
will focus on the phenotypic and genetic diversity of native trout
populations in the Intermountain West. The student will be working as
part of a collaborative research team studying adaptive capacity in
native trout populations with a combination of physiology and genomics.

Qualification: 
MS in biological sciences or related field. Preference for a student
with prior research experience in fish physiology, energetics,
cardiorespiratory and/or genotype-to-phenotype analyses of fishes.

Salary: 
Up to $28,000/yr plus tuition and fees

Start date:
May or September of 2019

Contact/Email: 
Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, GRE scores, unofficial
transcripts, and the contact information for three references to Dr. Brian
Small, bcsmall@uidaho.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately;
for full consideration please apply before March 15, 2019.