We are looking for a highly motivated Ph.D. student with broad interests in Population Ecology in the Lab of Miguel Acevedo at the University of Florida.

The student will conduct research as part of an NSF-funded project aimed to understand the demographic and life-history consequences of fauna re-colonization of secondary habitats.  Our study organism is the lizard Anolis gundlachi that lives in the rainforest in Puerto Rico. The overall study includes fieldwork, demographic modeling, and genomic analyses.  The student is expected to contribute to the project while also develop his or her own questions and ideas within the broad scope of the topic.

Start dates: January or August 2019

Qualifications: The Ph.D. candidate will devote their time to academic excellence and will be required to spend time away from home in the field (working in Puerto Rico). Candidates with an MSc are preferred, however, applicants with a BSc that have extensive independent research and/or peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals may also be considered competitive. Because of the nature of this research, candidates are expected to be independent with significant experience working in the field. Skills in ecological modeling and/or genomic analyses are desirable.
For more information, please visit our website (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecosigmasquared.com%2Fphd_position.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C974ec6a05bc6478108d308d654706912%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636789239112661517&sdata=0Kn8TNOgDMJumeBwb2Aakpv5vDIpwWDri%2FYMEU%2B%2BK1o%3D&reserved=0) or contact, Miguel Acevedo, at maacevedo[at]ufl.edu

To receive full consideration, candidates must send a CV, research statement and the names and contact information of three references to the above email address.

M.S. Graduate positions in fish microbiome are be available in Dr. Camila Carlos-Shanley’s lab in the Department of Biology, Texas State University, beginning Fall 2019. Projects will focus on the effects of water pollutants on the fish microbiota. Students will be funded through a combination of research and instructional assistantships. Seehttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarloslab.wp.txstate.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ca1722853c1784d0cdfb308d654705de2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636789238917791996&sdata=hdemuIH9IylY9Hd5On2RupqD7WyRRuQdhi69kS0TdPk%3D&reserved=0 for details about our lab, papers and our research interests. Preference will be given to students with prior research experience and solid molecular lab and quantitative skills.

The Department of Biology offers a strong environment for training students in aquatic biology. The Master’s program in Aquatic Resources would be the best fit for such an applicant. For program information seehttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bio.txstate.edu%2FGraduate-Programs%2FM-S&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ca1722853c1784d0cdfb308d654705de2%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636789238917791996&sdata=SS6nFXk7F%2F1J1v2Wtb2mcRJYMTRFBMWPhDFAFIijGl4%3D&reserved=0–Aquatic-Resources.html.

Interested students should send an email with a statement of interest that includes topics you might be interested in working on in our lab and your long-term goals/interests. Please include a copy of your CV, unofficial undergraduate transcripts, GRE (if available), and any other relevant experience to Dr. Camila Carlos-Shanley by email (carlos-shanley at txstate.edu). Reference letters for top candidates might be solicited at a later date. Applications will be reviewed as they come in. A formal application package must also be submitted to the Graduate College at Texas State University by January 15, 2019 for full consideration in the Fall 2019 semester.

The Villanova University Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSES;https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.villanova.edu%2Fvillanova%2Fartsci%2Fgeoenv%2Facademicprograms%2FGradute_Programs.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C43991e4b21cb46ad49e908d6547052d6%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636789238746031387&sdata=07J1dEJXfI0c9OYZyp6sZNxJpnfGbjzLGBvGw3Q02Pw%3D&reserved=0) program is accepting applications for Fall 2019. The program emphasizes integrated thinking and learning at the nexus of science, policy, and society. Our graduates see beyond linear and fragmented approaches to solving environmental problems and understand the complex interactions between people and the environment. Students may elect either a thesis or non-thesis (capstone or portfolio) option that can be completed full-time or part-time. We offer specialty tracks in Ecosystem Sciences, Resource Management, and Geospatial Sciences that prepare graduates to be competitive in multiple career paths. The MSES faculty includes professors with expertise in several academic disciplines and a range of scholarly interests that span geography, biology, chemistry, and geology. Research undertaken by faculty and MSES students spans these disciplines (seehttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.villanova.edu%2Fvillanova%2Fartsci%2Fgeoenv%2Facademicprograms%2FGradute_Programs%2FResearchAreas.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C43991e4b21cb46ad49e908d6547052d6%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636789238746041399&sdata=awUHBhflL8OigYkSoILoKB5WslvBiSKQ4Ajc7VaU%2Fyw%3D&reserved=0 for more information about ongoing research).  For more information about the MSES program, and to apply, see the program website (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.villanova.edu%2Fvillanova%2Fartsci%2Fgeoenv%2Facademicprograms%2FGradute_Programs.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C43991e4b21cb46ad49e908d6547052d6%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636789238746041399&sdata=votJbmO6atuamiEslKbbOQy9RbxKtPNh1QOVwmo9XRU%3D&reserved=0), or contact the Program Coordinator, Ms. Kathleen Cooper (kathleen.f.cooper@villanova.edu). Prospective students are also encourage to contact potential research mentors (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.villanova.edu%2Fvillanova%2Fartsci%2Fgeoenv%2Ffacultyandstaff.html&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C43991e4b21cb46ad49e908d6547052d6%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636789238746041399&sdata=8d6cuBYlewOcgwc94genAGF7yxKe41M9TswBfndXJeU%3D&reserved=0) directly. To be considered for graduate assistantships (including tuition and stipend), applications must be received by March 1, 2019.

Graduate opportunities focusing on eco-evo-devo are available in Alexander
Shingletonขs laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Shingleton Lab uses Drosophila as a model to understand how the
environment regulates development to generate phenotypic plasticity
and how this regulation evolves. Research in the lab spans multiple
disciplines including developmental genetics, physiology, bioinformatics,
mathematical modeling, ecology and evolutionary biology, and the project
will incorporate many of these. The focus of the graduate research is
flexible, but possible projects include: the developmental regulation
of body size in response to temperature; the coordination of growth and
patterning in response to environmental perturbation; the evolution of
nutritional plasticity.

You should hold a bachelorขs degrees with a major in any natural
science, but must be comfortable exploring biological processes at
multiple levels of organization. The ideal candidate will have some
experience in Drosophila developmental genetics, but individuals
with research experience in any natural science are encouraged to
apply. Ideally, you should have a solid background in statistics and/or
coding and be comfortable with learning R. Candidates who are interested
in mathematical modeling of biological processes are particularly
encouraged to apply.  The position is funded through a combination of
TAships and RAships.

The Shingleton Lab offers a dynamic work environment with excellent
opportunities for independent and collaborative research. We have a
track record of mentoring undergraduate research, and graduates with
an interest in working with undergraduates will find a particularly
welcoming environment.

The Shingleton Lab moved to UIC in August 2018 and is within the
Ecology and Evolution Group in the Department of Biological Sciences.
The department is home to a diverse and dynamic set of research
groups who study a wide-variety of biological questions, utilizing a
correspondingly wide-variety of tools and techniques. The department is
located in the center of Chicago. More details of the lab, department
and university can be found here:

shingletonlab.org

bios.uic.edu

uic.edu

Interested candidate should contact ashingle@uic.edu for further
information, and include a CV.

“Shingleton, Alexander” <ashingle@uic.edu>

PhD position available in Landscape Genomics, Phylogeography and Climate
adaptation of tree species @ NAU

The School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is seeking one
highly motivated PhD student to join Dr. De La Torreขs lab of Genomics
and Evolution of Forest Tree Species. The position includes a stipend,
tuition waiver, and full health benefits for 4 years. Outstanding
candidates may qualify for the NAU Presidential Fellowship Program
(http://nau.edu/GradCol/Financing/Presidential-Fellowship-Program/). The
student will use genomic tools to study phylogeography, migration rates,
and the potential to adaptation to climate change in southwestern conifer
species. The research will include molecular lab work, greenhouse work,
modelling and data analyses.

Qualifications:

–       Master degree in Genetics, Evolutionary Biology,
Bioinformatics, Forest Sciences, Biology, Plant Sciences, or
related fields of study.

–     Proficiency in R, Perl or Phyton (familiarity with Linux is a plus)

–       Willingness to work with big data sets in a computer cluster.

–       Strong statistical skills

–       Experience with GIS

–       Availability to start by July 1st, 2019 .

–       Molecular lab experience is desirable.

–       Skills in modeling with R are desirable.

How to apply:
Please send a 1-page statement of interest, CV, unofficial copy of
transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL scores (international students),
and the names and contact information of 3 references by December 15th,
2018. If found to be a good match for the position, you will be encouraged
to apply to the graduate program at NAU. Please note that NAU has the
following admission requirements: GPA higher than 3.0 and TOEFL = 213
(computer-based) or 80 (internet-based).

Contact Information:
Dr. De La Torre, Amanda.de-la-torre@nau.edu
https://nau.edu/CEFNS/Forestry/Faculty-and-Staff/Directory/De-La-Torre/

Northern Arizona University is a 29,000 student-institution with its main
campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 70,000 at the base
of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. Flagstaff has all-year easy access
to the Arizona snowbowl ski resort and is located at 1-hour drive from
the Grand Canyon. School of Forestry- http://nau.edu/forestry

Amanda De La Torre <Amanda.de-la-Torre@nau.edu>

Ph.D. Assistantship – Social-ecological dynamics of iconic systems in the American West

Human-Environment Systems, Boise State University, Idaho, USA

 

A position is available for a motivated Ph.D. student to join a transdisciplinary team as part of the Idaho-wide project “Genes to Environment: Modeling, Mechanisms, and Mapping” (GEM3).  Under the broad umbrella of the GEM3 project, the student will focus on the social-ecological dynamics of riverine (rainbow trout) and/or sagebrush ecosystems in southwestern Idaho and in and around the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee National Forests and Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.  Additional information about GEM3 can be found at: https://www.idahogem3.org/

 

The student’s project will include a variety of innovative and integrative aspects, including: (1) working with diverse stakeholders and collaborators to identify and assess social and ecological drivers of change and their consequences; and (2) using participatory modeling and scenario development to assess stakeholder decision-making and improve policy recommendations.  Other angles may include a focus on local ecological knowledge of these systems, working with community-based observation networks, and working collaboratively to incorporate social science data into ecological modeling frameworks.  The student will develop their own research projects within these or related themes. 

 

The student will be advised by Dr. Kelly Hopping (website).  The student will also work closely with colleagues at Boise State University, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho, in addition to collaborating with others in the Human-Environment Systems community (cid.boisestate.edu/hes) – a group of faculty and students committed to transdisciplinary, team-based, actionable research that addresses real-world environmental challenges.  The position will begin in Summer or Fall (August) 2019.

 

To Apply

Review of documents will begin December 7, 2018 and will continue until finalists are identified.

 

Additional details about the position and how to apply can be found here.

 

 

The Special Project Announcement for the FY 2019 Undergraduate Population and Ecosystem Dynamics Workshop Competition has been released. This competition is to host one or more workshops between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020.

Subject: Sustainable RIVER REU – now accepting applications

The Sustainability Program at the University of South Dakota is offering a NSF REU program this summer titled “Sustainable RIVER (Remediating InVasives to Encourage Resilience).” Sustainable RIVER is a full-time, paid, undergraduate research opportunity. In the Sustainable RIVER project, the students will investigate different invasive elements and cultural and natural stressors affecting the Missouri River. The students will conduct an independent research project (see below), participate in field trips on and along the Missouri River, and produce a team project.

Research projects for the summer of 2019 are:

• Effects of invasive trees on native floodplain forest vegetation and breeding birds
• Effects of modified sediment loads on Missouri River and tributary hydrology
• Effects of invasive fish on Missouri River food webs
• Geological heritage sites along the Missouri River corridor
• Examining the effects of pesticides on amphibian disease
• A changed river’s effects of pesticides on amphibian disease
• Ethnohistorical relationships among American Indian tribes and the Missouri River
• Importance of aquatic insect-derived fatty acids to riparian birds along the Missouri River
• Perceptions of multifunctional landscapes along the Missouri National Recreational River

The Sustainable RIVER project will run from 28 May to 2 August 2019. Students participating in the project will receive a $5,500 stipend plus additional funding for food, housing, and travel. This project is open to any undergraduate student, but students from community and tribal colleges and students studying sustainability are especially encouraged to apply. Applications for the project can be submitted now through 15 February 2019.

Please forward this e-mail onto students who may be interested in this opportunity.

If you would like more information about the Sustainable RIVER project, please visit www.SustainableRIVER.org.

Cheers,

Meghann

The LaManna lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is currently seeking a PhD student to address questions related to the maintenance of plant species diversity along a 1,300 m elevational gradient in the Western Cascade Mountains of Oregon. The Department of Biological Sciences at Marquette University is expanding its strength in the areas of Ecology and Environmental Science. Current faculty research in Ecology is centered on investigating the processes that generate and maintain species diversity. Marquette faculty are currently studying plant, animal, and microbial diversity in tropical and temperate ecosystems, and we are currently hiring additional ecology faculty. We are seeking graduate students who are interested in pursuing large-scale conceptual questions in ecology. Marquette University offers competitive graduate stipends and benefits. Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values excellence in scholarship and teaching, as well as a diverse academic community. We encourage underrepresented groups to apply. Check us out at: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marquette.edu%2Fbiology%2Ffaculty.shtml&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C11a3c5094fba408cdccd08d64eda45ad%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096716983200&amp;sdata=IV3VZAF6dLnf82KKhpjwhtq0%2F2YF36B4tIb7LeWr%2FdE%3D&amp;reserved=0. To apply, please send a CV and letter of interest to joseph.lamanna@marquette.edu before November 30, 2018.

PhD Position Available on the Impacts of Climate Change on Winter Biodiversity (UW-Madison)

We are seeking an outstanding student to advance the use of citizen science and remote sensing technologies to study the impacts of climate change on winter vertebrate diversity. The student’s dissertation will involve integrating state and national databases of bird and mammal observations, satellite-based observations of snow cover, and thermal data to develop species distribution models. These models will serve as the basis for evaluating the effectiveness of current conservation areas in protecting regions of high winter biodiversity. This is a NASA-funded collaboration among three labs in the department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at UW-Madison (Zuckerberg, Pauli, and Radeloff), the National Climate Adaptation Science Center (Carter), and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (Fink). The 4-year PhD assistantship will begin in the fall of 2019 (or possibly earlier). The student will be co-advised by Drs. Benjamin Zuckerberg (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flabs.russell.wisc.edu%2Fzuckerberg%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8dfb4643f3a34fed20a008d64eda337d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096429053128&amp;sdata=krxF1Btr7RfC7Fcfxkx1%2BG%2FLy6W3ZkiTkFDgh3wb4RQ%3D&amp;reserved=0) and Jonathan Pauli (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flabs.russell.wisc.edu%2Fpauli%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8dfb4643f3a34fed20a008d64eda337d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096429053128&amp;sdata=3bgz2PgL9pTU2QJdUfx%2Fll50VNXax54JoewqfJ6xdso%3D&amp;reserved=0).

Applicants must have a MS degree in ecology, forestry, geography, or other related discipline. We will only consider applicants with a BS degree if they have proven relevant experience. A solid working knowledge of population modeling, GIS or remote sensing, and statistics are required.  Although not a requirement, the preferred candidate will have strong experience in hierarchical modeling, species distribution modeling, and previous experience analyzing and curating large databases. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are essential.

Review of applicants will begin immediately, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications received by December 23, 2018 are guaranteed full consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.  The position is open to both US citizen and international candidates. The project includes an annual stipend, plus tuition remission and health care benefits.  We envision a start date of September 2019, but an earlier start date may be possible.

UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation biology, remote sensing and geography.  The university ranks consistently among the top research universities in the United States.  Total student enrollment is 43,000 of which approximately 12,000 are graduate and professional students, and there are over 2,000 faculty.  UW-Madison is an exciting place to learn and conduct research! The city of Madison ranks as one of the most attractive places in the U.S. to live and work.  For information about campus and city, please seehttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisc.edu%2Fabout%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8dfb4643f3a34fed20a008d64eda337d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C636783096429053128&amp;sdata=Sucb9zV6D%2BM%2F%2FLQcq8ia7Lmo4793Idcy3yQzxJQEZu8%3D&amp;reserved=0

To apply, please submit your application here:
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Please note that submitting an application includes filling out a small survey (< 15 minutes), uploading a cover letter summarizing research interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts or summary of relevant coursework (both undergraduate and graduate).

After reviewing all applicants, we will ask for reference letters from top candidates.