Subject: M.S. position: Evolution & conservation in human-modified environments

A research assistantship to support a M.S. student is available in the Brady Lab
(https://www.stevenpbrady.weebly.com) in the Biology Department at Southern Connecticut State University for the 2018-19 academic year.

Research in the lab is focused on contemporary evolutionary responses to environmental change, particularly in the context of roads and runoff contaminants. We use field, lab, and computational techniques to address diverse questions about local (mal)adaptation and conservation.

Candidates with interest or expertise in evolution, conservation, aquatic ecology, genomics, and/or epigenetics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities for this position may include:

Coordinating and executing field (especially aquatic) and laboratory experiments DNA/RNA extractions; Western blot assays Image analysis; microscope work with preserved amphibian specimens Data analysis / synthesis and database management Dissemination (writing manuscripts, presenting at meetings) Lab management and maintenance Maintenance of lab website and social media Independent thesis research will be encouraged and the awardee will be expected to apply for internal and external grants to support their research.

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP
The awardee will complete 20-hours of work per week and must be enrolled in the graduate program with full time status. The award will be made initially for the fall 2018 semester and, contingent upon performance, can be renewed for the spring 2019 semester. The position includes a stipend of $6,000 per semester and a waiver of University fees (as described by the Graduate Catalogue http://catalog.southernct.edu/graduate/general-information/financial-aid.html).

Additional details about the fellowship can be found here (under ?Graduate Student Graduate Assistantship?):
http://www.southernct.edu/academics/graduate/research/student-
research/graduatefellowships.html

TO APPLY
Email your CV, unofficial undergraduate transcript, and a cover letter to brady.steven@gmail.com. Pre-application inquiries are welcome. Applications will be considered as they are received. All applications received by May 21, 2018 will be given full consideration. The selected candidate will then be required to successfully apply and matriculate in the Graduate School. Graduate School Admission details can be found
here: https://www.southernct.edu/gradadmissions/index.html

Applications are being sought from energetic and capable students who wish
to pursue a Masters degree in Population and Conservation Biology and are
interested in the application of next-generation DNA sequencing tools to
problems in conservation. The research focus is on plethodontid salamander
population genetics. Applicants with experience in population genetics and
computational biology are preferred. During the fall and spring semesters,
we can offer an Instructional Assistant (teaching labs) for the length of
your degree. Funding has been secured for research costs and 3 months of
summer pay for the first summer. See http://nicelab.wp.txstate.edu for
details about our lab, papers and our research interests.

The Department of Biology offers a strong environment for training students
in conservation and evolutionary ecology. The Masters program in Population
and Conservation Biology would be the best fit for such an applicant. For
program information see
http://www.bio.txstate.edu/Graduate-Programs/M.S.PopulationConservationBiology.html
.

Interested students should send an email with a statement of interest that
includes any additional topics you might be interested in working on in our
lab and your long term goals/interests. Please include a copy of your CV,
relevant coursework, GRE, and any other relevant experience to Chris Nice
by email (ccnice at txstate.edu). Reference letters for top candidates will
be solicited at a later date. Applications will be reviewed as they come
in. Applications to our Masters program are evaluated on a rolling basis so
it is possible to start Fall 2018.

Subject: National Ecological Observatory – Seasonal Techs needed for UT, CA, FL

Battelle and its affiliate, Battelle Ecology, Inc. manage and operate the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology.

We are currently seeking Temporary Field Technicians for the following locations.
Salt Lake City, UT – term beginning of June – end of Sept Gainesville, FL – term May/June – Nov/Dec Fresno, CA – term end of May – end of Oct

JOB SUMMARY
Temporary Field Technicians perform seasonal and periodic sampling of physical, chemical and biological data at one (1)-five (5) field sites, while exercising good judgement and decision-making abilities to interpret protocol requirements. Temporary Field Technicians are assigned an area of primary responsibility within the scope of data
collection: botany, entomology, mammalogy (except Puerto Rico and Hawaii), or limnology (except Hawaii).
Field observations and collection are conducted using approximately 30 different protocols and multiple Standard Operating Procedures with varying schedule requirements based on local ecosystem and current field conditions.
Daily and weekly work schedules will fluctuate.  Workdays can be up to twelve hours long and may be split with both morning and evening work, with work, at times, beginning at dawn and going through to dusk.
Workweeks can include weekends and occasionally may be up to 12 consecutive days.
Individuals are responsible for their own housing and transportation to primary work location, and must have permanent authorization for US employment.

To see full job description for each of these positions and to apply go
to:  www.neonscience.org

Must have permanent authorization for US employment. Battelle Ecology, Inc. will not provide any kind of visa sponsorship.
Employment is contingent on background screen, drug screen, motor vehicle records check and physical.

Must possess a current and valid state issued driver’s license with insurable Department of Motor Vehicle Record (parking violations, minor driving offenses excluded) as determined by BEI’s insurance provider.

Battelle Ecology, Inc. provides employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, or disability. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle Ecology, Inc.

A field expedition to the Caribbean tropics of Hispaniola to study *Anolis*
lizard thermal physiology will be led by Brooke Bodensteiner (Virginia Tech
PhD student, Muñoz lab) in June and July 2018. We are currently seeking
motivated field assistants to join on the trip and participate in the field
and experimental aspects of the study. For example, students will help
Bodensteiner collect lizards, measure physiological traits, and record
ecological data. The sites to be visited span both the west and east sides
of the Dominican Republic, including tropical rain forest sites along the
coast, xeric scrubland sites in the coastal inlands, and montane cloud
forests. For students interested in learning more about the tropics,
herpetology, and behavioral ecology, this will be a fun and exciting
opportunity. Applicants should enthusiastic about tropical field biology
and work well with others. We are looking for assistant available up to 8
weeks of field work, but commitment to the entire time is not necessary.
Spanish language abilities and/or field experience are preferred, but not
required. We will cover all travel and living expenses while in the
Dominican Republic.

Please Contact:  Brooke Bodensteiner at bodenbro@vt.edu with CV,
availability, and Spanish proficiency.

Brooke Bodensteiner
Department of Biological Sciences
Virginia Tech
http://brookebodensteiner.weebly.com/

bodenbro@vt.edu

The Maness Organismal Biology Lab in The School of Biological Sciences at Louisiana Tech University is accepting applications for a Master’s student interested in environmental microbiology/microbial ecology. The student will develop a research project involving microbes with the ability to degrade environmental toxins or pollutants. Applicants should have an interest in environmental science, genetics, enzyme kinetics, and/or geographical information science as well as undergraduate STEM education. Student support is ~$27,000/yr from a graduate assistantship in the School of Biological Sciences and an NSF grant. Duties for the assistantship will be to assist with teaching the lab component of one of the School of Biological Sciences courses. The position will begin in the Fall 2018-19 academic term.

Applicants should be motivated, creative, organized, and have strong communication skills. Coursework in Genetics or Geographic Information Science is recommended, but not required. Students of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have an undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field. Students must meet admission requirements for the M.S. in Biology Program at Tech and be accepted into that program to be eligible for the assistantship.

To apply send: (1) a statement of research interests and goals, (2) unofficial transcripts, (3) CV, and (4) list of three references with contact info to Terri Maness: tmaness@latech.edu. Application deadline is 5pm CST May 31, 2018.

Subject: Research Tech Position for Forest Ecology, Clark Lab at Duke University

Research Tech I

The Clark Lab is seeking a full-time field crew member for a temporary position starting as early as May 28th, 2018 and continuing through
September, 2018.   Duties include:

* Establishing long-term forest monitoring plots
* Performing basic tree identification and measurements
* Identifying and counting seeds collected from seed rain traps
* Entering data into spreadsheets using Excel

The Clark Lab, based in the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, studies forest community ecology; current research focuses on forest plant demography and responses to disturbance and climate change.

The work primarily takes place in Durham, NC but will require overnight travel to some of the research sites at various locations in western NC and other locations along the east coast.  Food, lodging and transportation are provided for overnight work travel.  Position requires working in the outdoors in hot, humid conditions where one will be in the forest exposed to abundant insects and poison ivy.

Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in ecology and tree identification skills.

Position is not eligible for Duke benefits.

Candidates must apply through Duke HR (requisition # 401414820).
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Jordan Luongo at Jordan.Siminitz@duke.edu

A Research Specialist position is now open in Bonnie Blaimer’s lab in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. The successful candidate will assist in conducting molecular genomics laboratory work and data analyses, as well as support field sampling and collection-based research for several ongoing projects on the diversity and evolution of ants and other Hymenoptera.

Candidates must have a B.S. in Biology, Entomology or related discipline (MSc. preferred). Prior work/research experience in a molecular laboratory, knowledge in insect identification (or a strong interest to learn) and basic experience with linux/mac command line and the R environment are further required. Preference will be given to candidates with bioinformatics skills, such as experience with Python or a different programming language, and advanced knowledge of collection-based research techniques in Entomology, such as specimen identification, preparation, imaging and databasing. We seek an individual with good organizational, interpersonal and verbal communication skills, as well as good physical fitness and willingness to perform field work under variable conditions.

For more details and information on how to apply please see this link:
https://blaimerlab.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/6/9/116966090/ncstateresearchtechnician.pdf

A funded PhD position is available immediately with the Biomedical
Sciences Graduate Program at East Tennessee State University to study
biology of life-history and aging in Daphnia. Start date Fall 2018 or
Spring 2019. A possibility of a collaborative project with Dr. Marc
Kirschner’s lab at Harvard exists. Discuss details with Lev Yampolsky
(yampolsk@etsu.edu). Applications:
https://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/applynow.php.

“Yampolsky, Lev” <YAMPOLSK@mail.etsu.edu>