The University of Georgia is seeking graduate students to join a large community of ecology and evolutionary biology researchers through the Integrated Life Sciences (ILS) program.=20

Admission through the ILS program allows new graduate students to explore research across 14 participating Ph.D. graduate programs, including over 50 laboratories with diverse ecology and evolutionary biology interests. Over their first semester in the program, graduate students can choose rotations among laboratories from nearly all life science departments.

The application deadline for Fall 2018 admission to the ILS program is December 1, 2017. To learn more about the ILS program and research at the University of Georgia, please visit the website at:=20

[http://ils.uga.edu=20]http://ils.uga.edu=20

Potential students are encouraged to explore the ecology and evolutionary biology research underway at UGA through the ILS program and to get in contact with faculty whose research they are interested in:

http://evolutionary.genetics.uga.edu/EvoEcol.html

Athens, Georgia is a vibrant college town and is consistently ranked one of the top places to live.

Please contact us or any of the faculty in the ILS program with questions.

Michael White

Evolution and Ecology ILS Group Representative

Assistant Professor of Genetics

whitem@uga.edu

Walter Schmidt

Graduate Coordinator of the ILS Program

Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

wschmidt@uga.edu

The Correa Lab at Rice University (http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ac53 <http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ac53>) is looking for a full-time Lab Manager. This person will be responsible for day-to-day tasks of managing the lab such as equipment ordering and maintenance, chemical inventory, sample processing, data entry/analysis, planning field research expeditions, maintaining algal cultures, etc. The job will also entail extensive fieldwork and microbial ecology research on coral reefs (and other coastal ecosystems) in the Indo-Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Applicants should have a BS/BA or MS in microbiology, ecology & evolution, or marine science. Significant experience working in a molecular laboratory (e.g., sterile technique, DNA or RNA extractions, PCR optimization) is required; skills in virology, real-time PCR and bioinformatics analysis are preferred. Previous field research experience on SCUBA, experience working in Mo=E2=80=99orea (French Polynesia) and on coral reefs, AAUS qualification, and familiarity with the operation and trailering of small boats are all preferred. The position is for a one-year appointment (with opportunity for a second based on performance) and will be hourly with benefits. Start date is negotiable, but the position is available immediately. Interested applicants should send an email with a CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Adrienne Correa at ac53@rice.edu <mailto:ac53@rice.edu>

Adrienne M.S. Correa

Assistant Professor

BioSciences at Rice University

http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~ac53/

The Simon lab at the University of Connecticut seeks creative and

motivated PhD

students interested in phylogenetics, molecular phylogenomics,

bioinformatics, and/or

symbiont-host interactions (endosymbionts and/or microbiomes) to begin

in the fall of

2018. Experience preferred but not required.

Applicants will participate in an NSF sponsored project entitled:

Exploring Symbiont

Biodiversity and Complexity in the Family Cicadidae to study the

co-diversification and

interaction between cicadas, their primary “obligate” endosymbionts,

their secondary

“facultative” endosymbionts and their gut microbiota.

Cicada obligate endosymbionts have recently been demonstrated to exhibit

spectacular

and unprecedented genome diversity. Since cicada symbionts are largely

unknown our

work will result in considerable biodiversity discovery. We hypothesize

that gain or loss

of host-symbiont consortium members during cicada phylogenetic history

will be

correlated with internal or external environmental changes. We are most

interested in

the timing of symbiont consortium changes. For example, does the gain of

a secondary

(facultative) endosymbiont facilitate the breakdown or loss of primary

(obligate)

endosymbionts? Or does the breakdown or loss of the obligate

endosymbiont allow

invasion by a secondary endosymbiont? Broader impacts will involve

collaborations with

team members in the US, India, NZ, and Fiji.

Senior Personnel and collaborators on the project include: Thomas

Buckley (NZ),

David Marshall, John Cooley, John McCutcheon, Emily and Alan Lemmon,

Chris Owen,

Beth Wade, Al Sanborn, Dan Mozgai, Max Moulds (AU), Ben Price (UK),

Martin Villet

(ZA), Deepa Agashe (IN), Krushnamegh Kunte (IN), Sudhanya Hajong (IN),

Cong Wei

(CN), Hong He (CN), Daniela Takiya (BR), Tatiana Ruschel (BR), Pablo Pessacq

(Argentina), Claudio Veloso (Chile), Peter Lockhart (NZ, FJ), and

numerous cicada

researchers around the world.

Interested and qualified PhD candidates should send an email describing

their

motivation, skills, and research experience/interests along with a CV,

GPA, GRE and

TOEFL (if relevant) scores. Applicants should also arrange to have

letters sent letters

sent by three referees who are familiar with the candidates work. Strong

applicants will

be contacted to schedule an informal Skype interview. Applications to

UCONN (early

admission) are due December 15th with rolling admission thereafter.

Financial support

for Ph.D. students is available via research assistantships from our NSF

award,

teaching assistantships, and university fellowships, but applications to

outside funding

sources are also strongly encouraged. Send all material to

chris.simon@uconn.edu

The successful candidates will join the EEB Department at the University

of Connecticut

and also have opportunities to work in the laboratories of

collaborators. The EEB

department is a diverse, highly collegial and interactive group of

scientists. Relevant to

these positions, we are particularly strong in Systematics with eight

faculty members

whose major focus is phylogenetic systematics and half a dozen others

who use

phylogenetics in their work. We offer three graduate courses in

systematics (Principles

and Methods of Systematics, Molecular Systematics, and Phylogenetic

Systematics)

plus numerous relevant grad seminars. There is a strong symbiont group

on campus

that includes members of EEB and Molecular and Cell Biology. EEB also

has strengths

in phenotypic plasticity and functional morphology, global change

ecology, behavior,

and organismal evolution, ecology and conservation.

Are you (or do you know) a student interested multi-species interactions

and/or evolutionary ecology?  Dr. Alison Bennett in the Department of

Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at the Ohio State

University is looking for one or two PhD students to start in September

2018 with interests in (but not limited to):  fungi, plants, insects,

evolutionary ecology, mutualistic networks, above-belowground

interactions, and molecular ecology. Applications are due Dec 1 (see

https://eeob.osu.edu/grad/program-admissions

<https://eeob.osu.edu/grad/program-admissions>).  Please send an email

if interested to bennett.1242@osu.edu <mailto:bennett.1242@osu.edu>

Bennett lab webpage is still being set-up, so get in touch with any

questions.

Master’s position in the Larson Lab using genomics to study connectivity and species diversity in the Boardman River, MI.  Please visit https://larsonlab.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/larson_ms_boardman_river_genetics.pdf for job posting and https://larsonlab.wordpress.com/ for more information on our lab.

A Ph.D. assistantship is available in the laboratory of Dr. Tamara Harms at

the University of Alaska Fairbanks to study nutrient dynamics of watersheds

and freshwater ecosystems in the boreal forest. Research would focus on

interior Alaska and integrate with the collaborative research community

anchored by the Bonanza Creek Long-Term Ecological Research program.

Potential research topics include hydrologic or gaseous nitrogen export from

ecosystems subject to permafrost loss or disturbance. See harmslab.org for

further description of current research in the lab.

Prospective students should contact Dr. Harms (tamara.harms@alaska.edu) and

include a brief description of research interests, experience, and academic

preparation. The application deadline for the graduate program in the

Department of Biology & Wildlife (http://www.bw.uaf.edu/graduates/index.php)

is Jan 15. An M.S. or significant ecology-related work experience following

a bachelor=92s degree is required. Applicants should have strong academic

backgrounds in natural science, prior research experience, and demonstrated

interests in ecosystem ecology or biogeochemistry. UA is an AA/EO employer

and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any

individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

Successful applicants will join an active lab at Florida Atlantic

University (FAU) conducting research on wetland birds and the aquatic

ecosystems that support them.  The student will become part of a team

conducting field studies on Lake Okeechobee that address questions

related to wading bird breeding biology and behavior, foraging ecology,

habitat selection, wetland drivers of prey communities, and the

responses of birds and aquatic fauna to water management (see lab web

page for details http://cescos.fau.edu/gawliklab/).  In the course of

conducting research the student will be exposed to the process of using

science to guide one of the nation’s most comprehensive wetland

ecosystem restoration projects.

The successful candidate will be hired as a Research Associate in Feb

2018.  Conditional on acceptance to the MS degree program in

Environmental Science (http://science.fau.edu/envirosci/;

http://www.fau.edu/graduate/applyonline/degree-seeking.php), the

candidate will transition to graduate student status in Aug 2018.

Students are supported primarily with externally-funded Research

Assistantships at $12,848/year with a tuition waiver.

Applicants should have experience in avian ecology, wetlands, or

wildlife science, possess a good analytical mind, a strong sense of

curiosity, and a demonstrated ability to work well in teams.  The

position is based on FAU’s main campus in Boca Raton, Florida. Boca

Raton is located between the Everglades and an extensive coral reef

tract, two of Florida’s most unique natural features.  FAU has over

30,000 students and a Carnegie Classification of High Research Activity.

Applicants should send as a single pdf, a letter of interest indicating

their specific research interests and qualifications, CV, transcripts,

GRE scores (unofficial copies will suffice), and the names and contact

information for 3 references to Dale Gawlik at dgawlik@fau.edu

(561-297-3333) by 3 Dec 2017.

—

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dr. Dale E. Gawlik, Director

Environmental Science Program

Professor of Biological Sciences

Florida Atlantic University

777 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL  33431-0991

561.297.3333

dgawlik@fau.edu

http://cescos.fau.edu/gawliklab

http://science.fau.edu/envirosci

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP (Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) – at

Boise State University. A position is available for a motivated Ph.D.

student to study the genetic mechanisms underlying migration behavior and

seasonal timing in American kestrels.  American kestrels are an exciting

model species for this work because they exhibit different migratory

strategies and there is evidence that the timing of kestrel breeding and

migration has shifted in parts of their range.  This work is part of a

large, collaborative project aimed at 1) collecting empirical data on

kestrel behavior and genetic samples across their range, throughout the

year, and 2) developing models that incorporate inter-seasonal effects on

individual behavior to predict population responses to environmental change.

The PhD project will address questions about environment/genetic

associations, genotype-phenotype relationships, and adaptive capacity of

wild bird populations to respond to climate change.  Also, the Ph.D.

student will work with our team to develop innovative approaches for

integrating genetic information into individual-based simulation models.  This

project provides opportunities to collaborate with a diverse team of

faculty (Boise State, UCLA, UCSC, St. Mary=E2=80=99s University), NGO scientists

(the Peregrine Fund, HawkWatch International), land managers, students, and

technicians.  The student will have the opportunity to travel for field/lab

work or specialized training with collaborators.

We are seeking someone who 1) possess quantitative and programming skills,

2) has well-developed problem solving skills, 3) has an enthusiasm for

studying evolution/ecology, and 4) enjoys working independently and as part

of a team. Master=E2=80=99s degree with relevant experience is preferred.  Please

address your qualification for each of these points in your cover letter.

The position starts Fall (Aug) 2018.

*Stipend and tuition and fees*

This position includes support in the form of a graduate assistantships

(renewable, 12-month at $25,000), tuition and fee waiver, and health

insurance.

*About the program and Boise*

The Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior PhD is a new and modern graduate

program at Boise State University. This program brings together faculty

from across multiple academic departments including biological sciences,

geosciences, anthropology, and the human-environment systems group to offer

relevant courses and provide unique mentorship and training opportunities.

Further, we have created a network of valuable connections in academia,

local relationships with federal and state agencies, nonprofits and NGOs,

as well as partnerships with international organizations all dedicated to

providing students with transformative research and educational experiences

for diverse career opportunities. To learn more, please visit:

http://eeb.boisestate.edu/.  Boise State University embraces and welcomes

diversity in its faculty, student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants

who would add to the diversity and excellence of our academic community are

encouraged to apply.

Students in this program enjoy living in the beautiful city of Boise, which

strikes a balance with close-by outdoor recreational activities as well as

a vibrant downtown life. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains

and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently featured as a

top-ranked metropolis. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the

12th best city to live in the United States.

*To Apply*

Please send via email in a single file attachment (include your last name

in the file name): a cover letter that states qualifications and career

goals, a CV with the names and contacts for 3 references, copies of

transcripts (unofficial are O.K.) and GRE scores and percentiles (not

combined) to Julie Heath (email: julieheath@boisestate.edu). Please put

=E2=80=9CPhD application=E2=80=9D in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as

they are received until 10 December. If you do not have GRE scores by the

deadline your application cannot be considered.  Top candidates will be

asked to formally apply to Boise State=E2=80=99s EEB program by January 20.  All

admission decisions must be approved by the Graduate Dean.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP (Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) – at

Boise State University. A position is available for a Ph.D. student to

study Interactions among wildfire, climate, vegetation, and geomorphic

response over modern to Holocene timescales.  Likely projects include

examining the role of fire in longer-term (1000 yr) erosion rates, how

changes in vegetation cover over time and space change post-fire erosion,

the use of Structure from Motion in examining post-fire erosion, and

changes in fire regimes in sagebrush steppe ecosystems, and the use of

remote sensing techniques in assessing smoke impacts from wildfires.

*Qualifications*

We are seeking someone who is skilled using GIS and other tools of spatial

analysis, has field experience in the general realms of geomorphology

and/or landscape ecology, is adept at working with large datasets, and has

a strong background in general science and math. Competitive students will

have a Master=E2=80=99s degree, a background in Geosciences or Ecology, and has

published the results of their master=E2=80=99s work in a peer-reviewed journal.

Please address your qualification for each of these points in your cover

letter. The position starts Fall (Aug) 2018.

*Stipend and tuition and fees*

This position includes support in the form of a graduate assistantships

(renewable, 12-month at $25,000), tuition and fee waiver, and health

insurance.

*About the program and Boise*

The Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior PhD is a new and modern graduate

program at Boise State University. This program brings together faculty

from across multiple academic departments including biological sciences,

geosciences, anthropology, and the human-environment systems group to offer

relevant courses and provide unique mentorship and training

opportunities.  Further,

we have created a network of valuable connections in academia, local

relationships with federal and state agencies, nonprofits and NGOs, as well

as partnerships with international organizations all dedicated to providing

students with transformative research and educational experiences for

diverse career opportunities. To learn more, please visit:

<http://eeb.boisestate.edu/>http://eeb.boisestate.edu/.

Students in this program enjoy living in the beautiful city of Boise, which

strikes a perfect balance with close-by outdoor recreational activities as

well as a vibrant downtown life. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky

Mountains and the capital of the State of Idaho, Boise is frequently

featured as a top-ranked metropolis. The city has ample opportunities for

world-class outdoor activities year round and a thriving arts and

entertainment culture. In 2017, US News and World report ranked Boise the

12th best city to live in the United States. To learn more, please view

=E2=80=9CVisit Boise=E2=80=9D link at: https://www.cityofboise.org/

*To Apply*

Please send via email in a single file attachment (include your last name

in the file name): a cover letter that states qualifications and career

goals, a CV with the names and contacts for 3 references, copies of

transcripts (unofficial are O.K.) and GRE scores and percentiles (not

combined) to Jen Pierce  (email: jenpierce@boisestate.edu). Please put =E2=80=9CPhD

application=E2=80=9D in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are

received until December 01, 2017. If you do not have GRE scores by the

deadline your application cannot be considered.  Top candidates will be

asked to formally apply to Boise State=E2=80=99s EEB program by January  20, 2018.  All

admission decisions must be approved by the Graduate Dean.

Boise State University embraces and welcomes diversity in its faculty,

student body, and staff. Accordingly, applicants who would add to the

diversity and excellence of our academic community are encouraged to apply.

The Bennett Lab at Carleton University is looking for PhD and MSc students for projects helping to improve threatened species conservation, manage invasive species, and optimize resource management to promote biodiversity. Research will entail a combination of fieldwork (in southern Ontario or southern British Columbia) and modeling. There are opportunities for collaboration and possible co-supervision with leading researchers in Canada, Australia, the US and UK, including government partners who can expose students to policy formulation and implementation. There is also considerable scope for students to determine the direction of their projects (e.g. emphasizing ecological, numerical or conservation management aspects).

Applicants should have some experience in fieldwork and ecological modeling. Computer programming experience (e.g. R, MATLAB) is desired, but training will be provided.

Canadian applicants are encouraged to apply; however, exceptional applicants from other countries will be considered.

Applications should include 1) curriculum vitae; 2) contact information for two references; 3) unofficial university transcripts; and 4) a short (<1 page) statement of research interests. Inquiries and application materials can be directed to Joseph Bennett: joseph.bennett@carleton.ca.=20

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution committed to developing solutions to real world problems by pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Its internationally recognized faculty, staff, and researchers provide more than 27,000 full- and part-time students from every province and more than 100 countries around the world with academic opportunities. Conservation biology is a particular strength at Carleton University, with world-leading research groups including the Geomatics and Landscape Ecology Laboratory (GLEL; http://www.glel.carleton.ca/), Fish Ecology and Conservation Physiology Laboratory (FECPL; http://www.fecpl.ca/), and Environment Canada=92s National Wildlife Research Centre.

Carleton University is located on a beautiful campus, bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal. With over 12 national museums and the spectacular Gatineau Park close by, there are many excellent recreational opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy. The City of Ottawa, with a population of about one million, is Canada=92s capital city and reflects the country=92s bilingual and multicultural character. Carleton=92s location in the nation=92s capital provides many opportunities for research with groups and institutions that reflect the diversity of the country.