We are looking for an enthusiastic, determined, and self-starting Ph.D.

student to work on a project involving Black Rails at St. Johns National

Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Field components of the project will involve

performing population surveys and radiotracking adults to assess survival

and productivity. Modeling components will include estimation of Black Rail

vital rates, population viability modeling, and assessment of adequacy of

current survey methods for estimating Black Rail abundance and occupancy.

The project will primarily be based at the St. Johns NWR near Titusville,

FL, but the student will be required to spend time in other Gulf Coast

refuges and in Athens for coursework and dissertation writing. The student

will be co-advised by Dr. Robert Cooper (Professor, Warnell School of

Forestry and Natural Resources) and Dr. Clint Moore (Assistant Leader,

Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit) and possibly Dr. Adam

Smith (US Fish and Wildlife Service ecologist).Candidates should

possess a Master=E2=80=99s

degree conferred by January 1, 2018 in wildlife management, ecology, or a

related discipline. The candidate must be able to work under challenging

field conditions that include wet marshes, hot temperatures, humidity, etc.

Also, the candidate must have a working knowledge of the programming

language R, plus the capacity to learn quantitative techniques such as

survival analysis and movement models, and programming in formats such as

Python and Matlab. As this project will involve significant

hardware/software development, preference will be given to applicants with

a familiarity with electronics such as circuit board assembly and

customization. The student should also be personable and a team player. To

apply, send cover letter, CV, GRE scores, and unofficial transcripts

to Dr. Robert

Cooper (bcooper AT uga.edu; 706-542-6066). Please send a list of at least 3

references to contact as well.

I am looking for enthusiastic and talented students for up to 3 PhD positions to start in September 2018. The projects are flexible, with the students expected to help develop the conceptual background and the research methods, but will be roughly along these lines:

1) Plant-animal interactions in Gabon. Will use existing camera trap and plant phenology data, potentially combined with new field- and drone-

based data collection, to assess how primates, ungulates, and other mammals respond to shifting patterns of fruit production in a pristine tropical rainforest. Substantial experience in international field work required. French language skills highly desired.  2) Climate change in Alaska. High latitude regions are changing rapidly, and not always in predictable ways. The project will likely include some or all of the following factors: (i) experiments to assess the impacts of animal herbivores on tree- and shrub-line change, (ii) drone-based surveys of plant and animal community changes, (iii) modelling of large mammal responses to climate and habitat changes using existing data from federal collaborators, and (iv) resurveys of an old small mammal trapping study. Substantial field work and camping experience (ideally from Alaska or other northern sites) is required for this position.  3) Pan-tropical assessment of bushmeat hunting and forest carbon. A handful of new studies have suggested that widespread, unsustainable hunting in tropical forests could be inducing shifts in tree species composition that lead to lower overall forest biomass. This could, in turn, be a major (and hitherto unappreciated) source of human carbon emissions. This project will use large-scale meta-analysis, potentially combined with field work, to address the ecological mechanisms (species interactions), geographic scope, and climatic implications of this issue.  These positions will be based in the Division of Biological Sciences (DBS; http://hs.umt.edu/dbs/) and affiliated with the Wildlife Biology Program (http://www.cfc.umt.edu/wbio/). The positions include 5 years of guaranteed TA support. TA salaries in DBS are nationally competitive, while the cost of living in Missoula is relatively low.

Other requirements for the positions

1) Exceptional self-motivation

2) Master=92s degree strongly desired

3) Familiarity with the concepts of ecology

4) Field work experience (for positions 1 & 2)

5) Quantitative skills (potentially including statistics, GIS, or computer modeling)

6) Excellent writing skills

How to apply

Send an email to jedediah [dot] brodie [at] mso [dot] umt [dot] edu, with =93PhD position application=94 (no quotes) in the subject line, by 10 November 2017. Include as attachments: (1) A 1-2 page cover letter stating which project you=92re interested in, explaining why you=92re interested in and prepared for that position, and listing the names & contact info for 3 references, (2) your GRE scores and GPA from your MSc or undergrad institution, and your TOEFL score if applicable, and (3) your CV. Do not send transcripts, reference letters, or other materials at this time.  About the program

The University of Montana (UM) is a top research university set amidst the wilderness and wildlife of the Northern Rocky Mountains. Both the Organismal Biolog, Ecology, and Evolution Program (within the Division of Biological Sciences) and the Wildlife Biology Program have been recognized as Programs of National Distinction. The Wildlife Biology Program was recently ranked the Number 1 wildlife program in North America by Academic Analytics. When normalized for faculty size, UM was ranked Number 1 in the field of Ecology out of 300 North American research universities last year. UM has an extremely collegial and collaborative research atmosphere. Students at UM are also exposed to collaborations with numerous federal and state resource agencies, NGOs, and other researchers across the region and around the world.

Thanks!

Jedediah Brodie

Ecological Society of America

1990 M Street NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

Title:=09=09=09Science Outreach Intern

Department:=09=09Office of Science Programs

Supervisor:=09=09Director, Office of Science Programs

Classification:=09=09Part-time, Temporary, Non-Exempt

About ESA:

The Ecological Society of America, founded in 1915, is the world=92s largest community of professional ecologists and a trusted source of ecological knowledge, committed to advancing the understanding of life on Earth. The 9,000 member Society publishes five journals and a membership bulletin and broadly shares ecological information through policy, media outreach, and education initiatives. The Society=92s Annual Meeting attracts 4,000 attendees and features the most recent advances in ecological science.

About ESA=92s Office of Science Programs:

The ESA Science Office envisions an ecological science that effectively meets the challenges of a changing world. We connect the research and management communities, support the use of science to inform decision making, and build capacity among scientists.

Purpose & Responsibilities:

ESA seeks an energetic recent graduate or graduate student with strong communication and organizational skills to 1) help enhance our communication and outreach endeavors, and 2) to help manage special ESA meetings, workshops, and training events. A basic background in and appreciation for ecology, biology, and/or environmental sciences is desired.=20

The science outreach intern will work with Cliff Duke, Science Programs Director, and Jill Parsons, Science Programs Manager, to create outreach materials and strategies that will enhance our existing programs (such as our Sustaining Biological Infrastructure Training Initiative). The intern will also assist with logistical arrangements and communications for events that will bring scientists together on a wide range of topics, such as the sustainability of scientific data repositories. Additional duties may include taking notes, webpage upkeep, and tracking budget information. There may be opportunities to network with important scientists in a wide range of disciplines and contribute to important workshop reports.

Specific Activities for the Science Outreach Intern:

Outreach and marketing: create and refine outreach materials for Science Office programs; this will include email campaigns, flyers, website updates, liaising with ESA=92s Public Affairs office regarding social media updates, and creating/editing videos.

Communications and writing: contribute to workshop and meeting reports and presentations; liaise with workshop and meeting participants as needed.

Organization and planning: manage onsite logistical details for events, including a/v, room setup, printed materials, timekeeping, and taking effective notes.

Data entry: act as the point of contact for travel reimbursements; monitor and report on travel budgets.

Qualifications:

Graduate student or recent graduate with a strong background in communications and/or marketing

Experience and interest in ecological, biological, and/or environmental sciences and research

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Familiar with WordPress; basic HTML skills a plus

Familiar with Microsoft Publisher a plus

Willing to perform data-entry and other basic tasks

Willing to learn as needed and follow directions

Must enjoy working effectively as part of a team

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Hours are flexible, but you must be available to work a regular schedule of 8-16 hours per week in ESA=92s downtown Washington, DC office during business hours (8am-6pm; M-F)

This is a paid, part-time internship based in ESA=92s downtown Washington, DC office, with occasional travel to events in the greater DC area. The position is funded from December 1 – May 31, 2018 and pays $15 per hour. Please email a cover letter, and resume to Jill Parsons, jill@esa.org. Please put =93Science Outreach Intern=94 in the subject line. Applications are due Friday, November 3rd. The position is open until filled.

ESA is an Equal Opportunity employer.

The Ohio State University

Aquatic Ecology Laboratory

Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

1 position available to provide technical assistance on field- and

laboratory-based research projects focused on Lake Erie=92s walleye population.

Lake Erie walleye recruitment: Duties include extensive field sampling for

larval fish, eggs, zooplankton, and phytoplankton during February through

May/June. When not sampling, duties will include sample processing (e.g.,

larval fish identification and diets, zooplankton identification), data

entry and analysis, and assisting with experiments. Lake Erie walleye stock discrimination: Duties include preparing otoliths

for and conducting mircrochemical analysis, data entry and analysis, and

assisting with growth rate analyses.  Qualifications:

Applicants must have completed a bachelor=92s degree, and further experience

is preferred.  Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work with a

variety of people. Successful candidates must have a background or interest

in aquatic ecology, be able to conduct field sampling from a boat in rough

conditions, be flexible enough to spend extended periods (multiple days) at

research sites on Lake Erie, be willing to use a microscope for extended

periods, and capable of performing standard laboratory procedures. Prior

field and laboratory experience is preferred, but not mandatory.=20=20=20

Start Date: Late February/early March 2018

End Date: 8 months after starting

Salary: $10 – $12/hr dependent upon experience

Closing: January 15, 2018 however, application review will begin immediately

How to apply:  Send cover letter, resume (or CV), unofficial copies of

college transcript(s), and names and contact information for three

references electronically to Zoe Almeida (almeida.25@osu.edu) and David

Dippold (dippold.14@osu.edu).

Web Link: http://ael.osu.edu/aelopportunities.html (Under =93Research

Technician Positions=94)

Interested in a PhD in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior? The EEB subprogram at the City University of New York is recruiting doctoral students!

EEB faculty research spans diverse topics across ecology, behavior, evolution and systematics to understand the relationships of organisms, populations and communities to their historic and contemporary environments, with particular strengths in using molecular and computational approaches to solving evolutionary questions. Doctoral students conduct research with faculty mentors across eight campuses of the City University of New York and the American Museum of Natural History.  Applications are due January 1, 2018. Please see instructions on our website (gc.cuny.edu/biology/eeb) and contact Subprogram Chair Dr. Elizabeth Alter (ealter@york.cuny.edu) with any questions. NB: Students applying to work with a faculty mentor at the AMNH must also submit a fellowship application by December 15, 2017.=20

Please see our website for a full list of faculty (gc.cuny.edu/biology). Faculty recruiting in Fall 2018 include: Lorenzo Prendini (AMNH): Systematics, evolution and biogeography of arachnids. scorpion.amnh.org

Eunsoo Kim (AMNH): Evolution, diversity, and symbioses of microbial eukaryotes. https://www.amnh.org/our-research/staff-directory/eunsoo-kim/

Mark Siddall (AMNH): Protistan parasites. http://research.amnh.org/users/siddall/

Mande Holford (Hunter): Discovering novel peptides from venomous marine snails. http://www.holfordlab.com/

Christopher Blair (City Tech): Phylogenetics, phylogeography and demographic history of amphibians and reptiles. http://www.citytech.cuny.edu/faculty/CBlair

David Gruber (Baruch): Fluorescence in marine organisms. http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/wsas/academics/natural_science/dgruber.htm

Stefano Ghirlanda (Brooklyn). Computational models of learning and decision making, e.g. http://rsos.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/3/11/160734.

Jeffery Bird (Queens): Belowground C and N cycling in terrestrial and estuarine ecosystems. http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~jbird/Index.html Paul Forlano (Brooklyn): Evolutionary/systems neuroscience of fishes. http://forlanolab.com/

Jeremy Draghi (Brooklyn): Eco-evolutionary feedbacks in host shifts in viruses and fitness

landscapes in bacterial metabolism. https://jeremydraghi.com/

Lisa Manne (CSI): Terrestrial ecology, biogeography and conservation. https://csivc.csi.cuny.edu/Lisa.Manne/files/

Richard Veit (CSI): Ecology of birds, including foraging behavior. https://www.csi.cuny.edu/campus-directory/richard-veit

Tony Wilson (Brooklyn): Evolution of reproductive complexity in aquatic environments. http://evolution.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Mike Hickerson (CCNY): Population genetics, community ecology and biogeography. Determinants of community assembly. https://hickerlab.wordpress.com/

Ana Carnaval (CCNY): Spatial patterns of biodiversity and their underlying evolutionary and ecological processes. www.carnavallab.org

Rob Anderson (CCNY): Biogeography, spatial configuration of environmental suitability for species, and  its ecological, evolutionary and practical consequences.  http://www.andersonlab.ccny.cuny.edu/

Kyle McDonald (CCNY): Water and carbon cycling. https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/profiles/kyle-

mcdonald

The Aikens lab (https://mypages.unh.edu/mla1011) at the University of New Hampshire is recruiting students interested in obtaining an MS or a PhD in Biology with a research focus in undergraduate biology education. Current research in the lab is primarily focused on addressing questions related to the development of undergraduate biology students=92 self-

efficacy and values for quantitative skills, particularly in the context of coursework related to ecology and evolutionary biology. Graduate students are expected to develop expertise in the field of ecology and evolutionary biology through coursework while developing a research project that complements ongoing education research in the lab. There are also opportunities to conduct both biology research and education research through co-

advisement with faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences who are involved in ecology and evolutionary biology research projects.

Interested students should apply to the Integrative and Organismal Biology option within the Department of Biological Sciences. Teaching assistantships are available to support graduate students. Applications for Fall 2018 are due December 15th. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Melissa Aikens (melissa.aikens@unh.edu) before applying to discuss research interests and the program.

More information about graduate studies in the Department of Biological Sciences can be found at https://colsa.unh.edu/dbs/biological-sciences-graduate-program, and the application can be accessed at this website: http://gradschool.unh.edu/apply.php

The University of New Hampshire is located in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and offers a high quality of life. Portsmouth, located only 10 minutes away, is a small, vibrant city with outstanding restaurants and a lively arts and entertainment scene. Boston is an hour drive and accessible by Amtrak from campus. UNH=92s close proximity to both beaches (30 minutes) and the White Mountains (1.5 hours) offers numerous opportunities for both summer and winter outdoor adventures.

Master’s opportunity in thermal evolutionary ecology of insect
communication.

The Fowler-Finn lab in the Department of Biology at Saint Louis
University is seeking highly motivated students to apply for a
Master’s position opening in Fall 2018. The student would join our
dynamic and diverse research team to work on an NSF funded project
investigating thermal effects on reproductive performance and sexual
communication in Enchenopa treehoppers (Hemiptera: Membracidae).
Treehoppers communicate through plant-borne vibrations, and mating
behavior as well as male songs and female preferences for the songs are
sensitive to changes in temperature.

The project will involve a combination of field work, laboratory
experimentation, and outreach education. The student will be trained in
how to implement a function-valued approach to characterize phenotypic
plasticity, and utilize classic quantitative genetics to measure
genetic variation across a latitudinal gradient. Outreach through sound
art installations and zoo exhibits capitalizes on the ability of the
bizarre and beautiful vibrational songs of treehoppers to capture the
public’s imagination.

The Fowler-Finn lab is a diverse group of scientists passionate about
arthropods, vibrational communication, outreach education, supporting
diversity in STEM, and having a ton of fun. We welcome inquiries from
folks of diverse backgrounds and training, and encourage
underrepresented and underserved groups to apply. The Department of
Biology at Saint Louis University, and institutions in the Saint Louis
area, provide ample opportunities to interact with a broad range of
scientists interested in ecology, evolution, behavior, and physiology.

For best consideration, apply by December 15, 2017. For more
information about the lab, or to express interest in the position,
visit the Fowler-Finn lab webpage (fowlerfinnlab.com) or contact Kasey
Fowler-Finn (kasey.fowlerfinn@slu.edu).

Kasey Fowler-Finn <kasey.fowlerfinn@slu.edu>

The Kapheim Lab at Utah State University is recruiting a Ph.D. student for
Fall 2018 to study maternal effects in solitary bees, in collaboration
with Dr. Theresa Pitts-Singer at the USDA-ARS Pollinating Insects
Research Unit. The primary objective of the project is to investigate the
molecular mechanisms and phenotypic consequences of trans-generational
effects. Graduate students will be encouraged to develop their own
research program within the scope of the larger study. Students working
on the project will receive training in field biology, physiology,
transcriptomics, and bioinformatics. Students will also have the
opportunity to participate in outreach and extension activities.

Research in the Kapheim lab addresses the evolutionary processes
responsible for the diversity and plasticity of complex traits. We
seek to understand the developmental and sociogenomic mechanisms
underlying behavior to better understand how it evolves. Our research
is integrated across sub-disciplines of biology, including evolutionary
biology, behavioral ecology, comparative genomics and transcriptomics,
neuroscience, physiology, and metagenomics. For more information, please
visit http://secure-web.cisco.com/1uLMQdWe-uG8I8aWdNvO_F8u59fw7HpsUz29Y4z2iPBsvbZNSmQSwe3sEkY8KNDcgsfduerzk8t9KHpSS0ASv8TMiWUAINedtPbc0PgIhtc_wKEssmeb7V739_ZRjNJSO2dfw5d0B6fZViKdk0HJzVpRD92wdXaCS7OnCQTBiaqA1gggHXTr7m7lbIm3sVBL-HvBu6DdISIStCMw2oM2NJSnhx8nPvRJNH_hy6GqrPYq23V8xF0xttOkEqddJedVAv-YH6xxMRzOyVctBgn2FIAX187Ngel0jNo7n_-fSHWPihbX6U88il5VatQM4fiL85oP7P5C2P1jMltwZ-DjBkt3l8jHNJ4SO7kblX1N5iaXR684K2iuIqlp9DCadSh4Xpvd2rwALtLZfJsk5NYCK_zXNU2yyrpWdFM4isZLcCIlsCxUbi74ubSyh1T8Czhnevb11fqCgYLJa20rmsIl5-w/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kapheimlab.com.

The USU Department of Biology is home to a superb faculty with a
diverse set of research interests. USU is located in northern Utah’s
Cache Valley. Situated between two mountain ranges and next to beautiful
Logan Canyon, there are plenty of opportunities for fieldwork, as well
as outdoor recreation, in and around Logan.

This position is supported by a combination of research assistantships
and teaching assistantships for a minimum of five years. This includes
a tuition and partial fee waiver, health insurance, and stipend.

Prospective students are encouraged to email Karen Kapheim at
karen.kapheim@usu.edu. Please include a statement of research
and educational goals, overview of previous research experience,
and CV. To receive full consideration, applications must be
submitted through the USU School of Graduate Studies by December
1, 2017. Please see the USU Biology website for more details
(http://www.biology.usu.edu/education/graduate-program/prospective_students).

A M.S. or Ph.D. position is available to begin in the fall of 2018 with
Amy Whipple and Liza Holeski (holeskilab.weebly.com), Dept. of
Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University.  Research will
focus on trangenerational plasticity in Populus trichocarpa, a model
forest tree species. The graduate student will use laboratory and
field-based approaches to investigate relative effects of genetics and
within- and across-generation phenotypic plasticity of plant traits
relevant to adaptation to environmental change.
For more information about the NAU Biology department and graduate
programs, visit http://nau.edu/cefns/natsci/biology/
Northern Arizona University (http://www.nau.edu) is a comprehensive
public institution located in Flagstaff, AZ (population 65,000;
elevation 7000ft) on the southern Colorado Plateau, adjacent to
mountains, deserts, and the Grand Canyon. For more about NAU’s
facilities for studying the interactions on climate change and genetics
please see:  http://www.sega.nau.edu/  Support would be through
teaching assistantship initially. PhD students may be eligible to apply
for additional support through NAU Presidential Fellowship Program:
https://nau.edu/gradcol/financing/presidential-fellowship-program/

Interested candidates should contact Amy and Liza
(amy.whipple@nau.edu and liza.holeski@nau.edu) by November 15^th,
2017.  Please include a C.V. and a brief description of your background
and research interests.

Liza Marie Holeski <Liza.Holeski@nau.edu>

PhD student recruitment

Mazer lab
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
UCSB

The Mazer lab in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
at the University of California, Santa Barbara is recruiting one or two
highly motivated PhD students (for entry into our graduate program in
Fall 2018) to conduct both collaborative and independent research to
investigate the process and outcome of adaptive evolution within and
among populations of the annual forb, Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue
Eyes, Boraginaceae).

Successful candidates will participate in a recently funded NSF
grant (“Evolutionary adaptation to intensifying drought across a
geographic gradient: a comprehensive evaluation of Fisher’s Fundamental
Theorem”, with Dr. Amber Nashoba and Dr. Ruth Shaw) in which we are
using quantitative genetic methods to test predictions derived from
Fisher’s Fundamental Theorem in wild populations of N. menziesii
distributed across an aridity gradient in California.  Incoming students
will also be expected to develop and to conduct independent research
that extends beyond the scope of the research supported by this grant.
Promising areas of research include (but are not restricted to):

(a)   the ecological and evolutionary significance of variation within
and among populations in prospective fitness-related traits such as
germination responses, flowering time, flower size, herkogamy and
dichogamy, pollen performance, seed size, and sex allocation;

(b)    pre- and post-pollination sexual selection on primary and secondary
sexual traits;

(c)    the functional significance of variation in floral and vegetative
pigments, including UV reflectance/absorption;

(d)    the evolution of phenotypic plasticity in life history and
morphological traits; and

(e)    the causes and consequences of variation in water use efficiency
across an aridity gradient.

Funding packages offered to highly competitive candidates will include a
combination of Graduate Research assistantships, Teaching Assistantships,
Block Grants, and UCSB-funded graduate fellowships.  Students who have
already earned a Master’s degree in Botany, Evolution, or Plant Ecology,
or who have applied for a NSF Graduate Fellowship, would be particularly
strong candidates. UCSB and EEMB encourage and welcome applicants who
contribute to the diversity of the campus’ community.

Prospective students interested in exploring this opportunity may write
directly to Professor Susan Mazer (mazer@lifesci.ucsb.edu)

Graduate students may apply electronically to UCSB’s Graduate Division
via the following URL: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp/Login.aspx

For more information about UCSB’s Department of Ecology, Evolution and
Marine Biology, please explore: https://www.eemb.ucsb.edu/

Susan Mazer
Director, California Phenology Project
President, California Botanical Society
Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106

office: 805-893-8011
FAX: 805-893-2266
email: mazer@lifesci.ucsb.edu

https://www.eemb.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/mazer

susan.mazer@lifesci.ucsb.edu