Dr. Clement Bataille, University of Ottawa (https://clementbataille.wixsite.com/earthscience), is seeking a graduate student to join his research group beginning April 2018 to develop a new isotopic tool to study the ecology of monarch butterflies.

The project: will involve a combination of experimental, analytical and numerical work to develop a novel isotopic tool to constrain the birthplaces of origin of monarchs that overwinter in Mexico. Monarch numbers have decreased rapidly in the last few decades, and the outcomes of this project will help develop new management strategies to protect habitats and conserve the species.

Location: the home department for the selected student will be the department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Ottawa but the student will be co-advised by Tyler Flockhart (UMCES: http://tylerflockhart.com/opportunities/).

Field research: will involve collecting plants and soils across the United States and Canada (summer) and managing a team of volunteers.

Qualifications: successful applicants will have a strong interest in and knowledge of ecology, conservation, geology, and geochemistry. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in science with excellent academic standing and valid driver license. Experience in field sampling, geology, clean laboratory isotope geochemistry and proficiency in GIS methods (ArcGIS, or R) will be an advantage. Domestic (Canadian) applicants and/or students eligible for international tuition waiver at University of Ottawa are preferred.

Contact information: interested individuals should contact Clement Bataille (cbataill@uottawa.ca) & Tyler Flockhart (tyler.flockhart@umces.edu). Please include your CV, list of references, and unofficial transcripts in a single pdf. Applications sent by November 15th will be given full consideration.

Dr. Troy Farmer at Clemson University (http://www.clemson.edu/cafls/faculty_staff/profiles/tmfarme) has openings for two graduate students (at the master=92s level) to begin during spring 2018.

Graduate students will participate in a field- and laboratory-intensive project aimed at understanding habitat-specific growth and productivity in southern flounder populations along the Gulf of Mexico. Using a combination of otolith chemistry, stable isotope, and gene expression analysis of field collected samples; this work seeks to quantify habitat-specific growth, sex ratios, and ultimately, production of new recruits to the commercial and recreational fisheries.

The Program: Graduate students will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary group of researchers working in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation (FEC) at Clemson University where they will be enrolled in the Wildlife and Fisheries Biology M.S. program. Within the department, students will join a vibrant and active group of graduate students, faculty, and staff in the growing Clemson Fisheries program. Students on the project will also work closely with collaborators in the Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences. Additionally, students will work with natural resource agency biologists, travel widely for professional activities, and maintain a team approach to research.

The GRA positions: Graduate student applicants are being accepted for the M.S. level. Students are expected to conduct their thesis research project and complete required course work at Clemson University. Other duties include mentoring undergraduate students, report writing, and presenting at scientific meetings. Students will also have the opportunity to gain experience as Teaching Assistants in classroom and laboratory settings. Students will receive a stipend (approx. $18,000/year), waiver of both in-state and out-of-state tuition, all costs of conducting the research (including travel to field sites, supplies and equipment, etc.), and travel to scientific meetings.

Qualifications: B.S. degree in biology, ecology, wildlife and fisheries science, natural resource science, or other related fields with competitive GPA and GRE scores. Successful applicants will be creative, motivated, and capable of working effectively both independently and in collaborative groups. Strong writing, quantitative, and people-

management skills are essential. Previous experience in field and laboratory research settings is preferred.

=20 To Apply: Applicants should include in their application:  1) a cover letter expressing their interest in the position, qualifications, and post grad school plans and aspirations, 2) current CV, including GPA and GRE scores, if available, 3) photocopies of transcripts, and 4) contact information for three professional references to: apps.FarmerLab@gmail.com . Application deadline is October 14, 2017. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Hello all,

The University of Southern Mississippi is looking to hire 6

experienced bird banders, 6, mist net assistants, and 6 avian surveyors

for the upcoming spring season. More details on the available positions

below:

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*

*EXPERIENCED BIRD BANDERS IN CHARGE (6), MIST NET ASSISTANTS (6), and

AVIAN SURVEYORS (6) *needed from *1 March to 18 May 2018 *to study the

stopover ecology of small passerines along the northern coast of the

Gulf of Mexico (Texas through Alabama). BANDERS need to have experience

with banding large volumes of birds, be familiar with the aging and

sexing of eastern species, be able to train mist net assistants, and

independently lead a small team. Also must be able to effectively

communicate with project leader and site coordinator in completing tasks

associated with the banding operation as well as oversee banding

operation including other technicians. MIST NET ASSISTANT duties include

extracting birds from mist-nets and analyzing fecal samples. AVIAN

SURVEYOR duties include identifying eastern species by sight and sound,

mist net extraction, and analyzing fecal samples. Additionally,

opportunities may exist for all positions to assist with active research

during the field season. All individuals are required to work 7 days a

week, assist with data entry, vegetation sampling, arthropod sampling,

and fruit counts, have the ability to work and live well with others in

close quarters, have a good sense of humor, and be able to tolerate

heat, venomous snakes, biting insects, and wet conditions. In addition

to abundant experience, each bander will be compensated a total of

$5,000 and each other position will receive $4,000 over the course of

the season. Excellent housing conditions provided. In *ONE* Word

document/PDF named in the following format: Lastname-Firstname (e.g.

Zenzal-T.J.) please send letter of interest, resume, and names, phone

numbers, and email addresses of 3 references to Dr. T.J. Zenzal,

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University

of Illinois, 1102 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801 or by email

(preferred): MBRGhiring(AT)gmail.com <http://gmail.com/>Applications

will be accepted until all positions are filled.

Thank you,

—

Lily Calderón

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Master’s Student

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​Aeroecology​

 Laboratory/

/Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology/

/University of Delaware/

Liliana Calderon <lcalde@UDEL.EDU>

Blaine Griffen is seeking motivated graduate students (PhD or masters) to join his lab in the Department of Biology at Brigham Young University beginning Fall 2018.  The positions are completely funded TA assistantship during the school year will provide stipend and tuition, and RA during the summer will provide stipend.  The research topic for these positions is open, but should fall with the framework of general research directions in the Griffen lab, which broadly include the behavioral and physiological responses of animals to environmental change, invasive species, and the ecological consequences of animal personality.

Ongoing projects in the Griffen lab include exploring the climate-

induced range expansion of mangrove tree crabs into saltmarshes, experimentally testing extinction theory and exploring the dynamics of declining populations, and behavioral and physiological responses of polar bears to declining sea ice.  Students may develop projects that build into one of these ongoing areas of research, or they may develop an independent project.

Interested applicants should contact me directly at blaine_griffen@byu.edu to discuss potential research projects and to determine whether my lab is a good fit for them.

A bit about the Biology Department at Brigham Young University

Housed in a new, state of the art building, the biology department (http://biology.byu.edu) comprises a large and dynamic faculty spanning a diverse array of collaborative research areas including Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Molecular Systematics, Bioinformatics, Conservation Biology, and Biological Science Education. The focus both within my lab and within the department as a whole is on integrating modeling, theory, and experimentation.

Exceptional facilities and resources for carrying out research are available through the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum (http://mlbean.byu.edu), Lytle Ranch Preserve http://mlbean.byu.edu/lytle), the DNA Sequencing Center (http://dnasc.byu.edu), the Research Instrumentation Core Facility (http://ricfacility.byu.edu), the Microscopy Lab (http://microscopy.byu.edu) and the Fulton Supercomputing Lab (https://marylou.byu.edu).  In addition to these facilities, students in my lab group may choose to take advantage of our ongoing collaborations in order to conduct research at field lab facilities in New England, in the southeast (South Carolina, Florida), or in the Pacific northwest.

BYU is located in Provo, Utah, where opportunities for world-class skiing, fly-fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and many other outdoor recreational activities are less than 20 minutes from the lab. Salt Lake City is only 45 minutes travel by car or commuter rail.

The application deadline for Fall 2018 admission is January 15, 2018 (https://gradstudies.byu.edu/).

Blaine Griffen

We are currently looking for a Ph.D. student for Spring 2018 to help with a

project that focuses on reducing informational feedback delays between

applied ecological research and adoption of management practices in the

Northern Great Plains (USA).

That is, in what ways can monitoring and experimental data be translated

into local-scale useable products?

The successful candidate will use existing data from national research

networks and research stations to engage local stakeholders to design and

test the usability of real-time data products.

The student will work collaboratively with ecologists, social scientists,

and local landowners to create products that influence management practices

and enhance ecosystem services on working lands.

*Qualifications*

-B.S. in one of the following areas: environmental science, biology,

agricultural ecosystems, natural resources management, or rangeland ecology

-Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders

-Strong communication skills

-Strong quantitative skills

-Some programming experience and interest in using visualization techniques

preferred.

*Funding*

The student will enroll in the Ph.D. program in Virginia Tech=E2=80=99s Department

of Forest Resources & Environmental Conservation and will be affiliated

with the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

<http://www.caryinstitute.org/science-program/our-scientists/dr-kathleen-c-weathers>

(http://www.caryinstitute.org/), one of the world=E2=80=99s leading independent,

environmental research organizations. Full graduate research assistantship

(with stipend) and tuition waiver will be provided for 3 years and

additional opportunities for funding are available. Students are strongly

encouraged to apply to be a fellow in Virginia Tech=E2=80=99s Interfaces of Global

Change <http://www.globalchange.vt.edu/igc/> graduate program (

http://www.globalchange.vt.edu/igc/), an interdisciplinary program designed

to address the multidimensional aspects of global change.

*Applying*

Interested students are encouraged to email the following as a single pdf

document: 1) a brief cover letter describing their professional background,

relevant research experience and interests, career goals, and reasons for

seeking a Ph.D., 2) a current curriculum vitae/resume, 3) names and contact

information for three references, and 4) an unofficial copy of transcripts

and GRE scores. Please send directly to me at msorice@vt.edu. Do not submit

materials to the Virginia Tech Graduate School at this time.

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, but materials

must be received before

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October 2017. The target start date is January 2018

or Fall 2018

.

*Contact Information*

Michael Sorice (Primary contact for position)

Associate Professor, Department of Forest Resources & Environmental

Conservation

Virginia Tech

Phone: (540) 231-8303

Email: m-sorice@vt.edu

Kathleen Weathers, Senior Scientist

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Phone: (845) 677-7600

Email: weathersk@caryinstitute.org

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*Michael G. Sorice*, 310A Cheatham Hall (0324), Blacksburg, VA, 24061, Ph:

(540) 231-8303, msorice@vt.edu

http://sorice.frec.vt.edu/

Daniel Holstein is seeking motivated graduate students (MSc. or PhD) to join his lab at Louisiana State University (LSU), in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences (DOCS) and the College of the Coast & Environment (CC&E) in Fall 2018. Research topics are largely open, but should complement ongoing research in the lab, which broadly includes modeling the dispersal, exchange, and connectivity of marine larvae between habitats (fishes, corals, crustaceans, sponges, etc.), the reproductive biology of tropical corals, the study and exploration of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), and predicting the resilience and persistence of marine metapopulations during climate changes.

Please visit www.seascapelab.com <http://www.seascapelab.com/> for more information on the lab=E2=80=99s research areas.

MSc or PhD:

Students should be highly motivated, inquisitive, and capable of independent research and learning. Research should synthesize empirical ecology and ecological modeling. Experience in lab and/or field work preferred. SCUBA certified (and experience in advanced or technical techniques, AAUS, etc.) also a plus.

Start date: Fall 2018. Application deadline to LSU: March 15th, 2018.

Interested students should contact me at daniel.holstein@duke.edu <mailto:daniel.holstein@duke.edu> for more information, and to discuss the lab and potential research projects.

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Information about DOCS at LSU can be found here: http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/index.php <http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/index.php>=20

Information about the College of the Coast & Environment can be found here: http://www.lsu.edu/cce/about/index.php <http://www.lsu.edu/cce/about/index.php>=20

Information about CC&E M.Sc. and Ph.D programs and applications can be found here: http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/admission/apply.php <http://www.lsu.edu/cce/graduate/docs/admission/apply.php>=20

Information about Baton Rouge can be found here: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com <https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/>=20

Graduate student opportunity in Quantitative Biogeography/Ecology related to forest disturbances at the University of Idaho.

Funding for up to 3 years is available immediately for a quantitative MS or PhD student to study interactions of climate and forest insects in the western United States. Possible projects include assessing climate influences on insects using data analysis; applying advanced statistical methods to identify drivers of outbreaks; and/or incorporating a computer-based mechanistic model of forest insects into an ecohydrology model. The successful candidate will have a background in geography, ecology, forestry, biogeosciences, or a related field. Qualifications also include a background in analytical or statistical methods and/or familiarity with computer programming; excellent written and oral communication skills; and an enthusiasm for research.  Students have the opportunity to receive a degree in Geography (www.uidaho.edu/sci/geography) or Environmental Science (www.uidaho.edu/envs).  Depending on experience and project, a start date of January or May 2018 may be needed (because of funding time constraints).  Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, GPA, GRE scores, and a personal statement that describes the candidate=92s interest in the position and relevant education and experience (all materials required) to Dr. Jeffrey Hicke (jhicke@uidaho.edu). Inquiries via email or phone (208-885-6240) are welcome.

The University of Georgia=E2=80=99s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources

<http://www.warnell.uga.edu/> and Tall Timbers Research Station

<http://talltimbers.org/> are seeking a M.S. student to conduct research

focused on the physical structure and physiological function of old-growth

longleaf pine forests beginning fall of 2018. The ideal candidate would

already possess some field experience, proven problem-solving skills,

excellent written and verbal communication skills, a basic statistical

background, an ability to work both independently and as a productive

member of a research team, and motivation to develop, conduct, and publish

their research. Candidates should possess a B.S. degree in ecology,

forestry, plant biology, or a related discipline. The successful candidate

will receive a two-year graduate assistantship consisting of an annual

stipend of approximately $21k and tuition waiver. The graduate

assistantship will have both teaching and research responsibilities=E2=80=94the

student will be on a teaching assistantship while completing coursework at

Warnell during fall 2018 and spring 2019 and will be on a research

assistantship while completing research at Tall Timbers during the summer

of 2019 through the summer of 2020. There is potential for the student to

begin fieldwork in residence at Tall Timbers beginning May 2018 until

courses begin in August 2018. Subsidized housing is available while in

residence at Tall Timbers. Student fees of approximately $1k per semester,

which include the matriculation fee and activity, athletic, health, student

facilities, technology, and transportation fees will be assessed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please familiarize yourself

with Warnell=E2=80=99s

admission requirements and deadlines

<https://www.warnell.uga.edu/graduate/future-students/applying-graduate-school>

and send a single pdf containing: (1) a 1-2 page statement of your research

interests and a summary of your professional career goals that explains why

you think working in the Aubrey Lab <http://aubreylab.weebly.com/> will

help you realize these goals; (2) a current CV; (3) unofficial transcripts

showing all previous coursework, degrees, and GPA; (4) GRE scores; and (5)

contact information of three references to Dr. Doug Aubrey (

daubrey@srel.uga.edu). If selected to compete for this assistantship, you

will be encouraged to submit an application to the UGA Graduate School

prior to December 31st 2017.

Please contact Doug Aubrey (daubrey@srel.uga.edu) or Kevin Hiers (

jkhiers@talltimbers.org) with any additional questions.

American Museum of Natural History
Richard Gilder Graduate School
Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program  and Graduate Fellowships Program

The AMNH RGGS Ph.D. Program in Comparative Biology is training the
next generation of biologists through an integrative approach that
focuses on the history, evolutionary relationships, and interactions
among species. It utilizes the Museum’s strength and experience in
research and training to educate a new generation of scientists and
industry leaders. The AMNH provides exceptional support facilities for
student research, with collections of more than 33 million specimens
and artifacts. Training and research opportunities exist across a wide
array of disciplines in comparative biology, incorporating research
in systematic and evolutionary biology, paleontology, conservation
biology, comparative genomics, computational biology, Earth history,
anthropology, and biological and cultural diversity. Global fieldwork,
with AMNH faculty, student-led or in partnership with others, provides
exceptional research opportunities for students. RGGS students may
take advantage of RGGS course cross-enrollment agreements with partner
universities Columbia and the City University of New York. Armed with a
Gilder School education, graduates will not only understand the history
and diversity of life on Earth, but may contribute to advances in human
health, biodiversity conservation, and other related biological research
fields as well.

This is an accelerated program, designed for students to complete their
degrees in four years. Students will earn a minimum of 62 credits
through a combination of coursework, teaching assistantships, and
individual dissertation research. The Richard Gilder Graduate School
will typically provide full financial support to students matriculating
in the Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program.

We also offer Graduate Fellowships for students interested in earning
a Ph.D. at one of our partner institutions (Columbia University, CUNY,
NYU, Stony Brook and Cornell University), when they are advised by an
AMNH curator.

The AMNH Graduate Student Fellowship Program is an educational
partnership with selected universities, dedicated to the training
of Ph.D. candidates in those scientific disciplines practiced at
the Museum. Our current collaborations are with Columbia University,
City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell University, Stony Brook
University, and New York University (NYU). The host university in which
the student enrolls exercises educational jurisdiction over the students
and formally awards the degree. In these partnership programs, at least
one Museum curator must serve as a graduate advisor, co-major professor
or major professor, and adjunct university faculty member. Each student
benefits by having the staff and facilities of both the university and
the Museum to support his/her training and research. To be eligible
for the AMNH Graduate Fellowship, students must apply to both the host
University’s Ph.D. program and to the AMNH Graduate Student Fellowships
Program. Students already matriculated in a Ph.D. program are not eligible
to apply; only new, first-time Ph.D. applicants will be considered.

SUMMARY OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL 2018 APPLICANTS
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree, from an
accredited institution
Official transcripts from all undergraduate/graduate institutions attended
GRE (general) results (taken within the past five years–Institution
Code 2471 or 1760)
Three letters of support
Statement of Academic Purpose (Essay 1: past research experience [length
of up to 500 words] and Essay 2: proposed research interests [length of
up to 500 words])
Interview (Final candidates will be interviewed)
AMNH Faculty sponsor
Application fee of $50 (Comp Bio Only)
Proficiency in English (TOEFL [100 or higher] or IELTS scores [total 7.0
or higher] are required for non-native English speakers, taken within
the past 2 years)

Deadline: December 15, 2017

For more info, please visit:
http://www.amnh.org/our-research/richard-gilder-graduate-school/academics-and-research/fellowship-and-grant-opportunities/doctoral-and-graduate-student-fellowships

amanuel@amnh.org

The Range lab at Mississippi State University is recruiting graduate
students interested in evolutionary and developmental biology. Research
in the lab focuses on understanding how a network of three different
Wnt signaling branches (Wnt/Beta-catenin, Wnt/JNK, and Wnt/Ca2+)
coordinate the regulatory networks that establish territories along the
anterior-posterior axis, using sea urchin embryos as the primary model
system. Remarkably, functional and expression studies in other metazoans
(vertebrates, urochordates, hemichordates, echinoderms and cnidarians)
suggest that many aspects of this Wnt signaling network governing AP axis
specification identified in the sea urchin are part of the ancient AP
patterning mechanism that existed in the common ancestor of bilaterians
and cnidarians.

We also work closely with Counterman lab at MSU to study how Wnt signaling
is involved in butterfly wing pattern development. In collaboration,
we have begun to characterize the Wnt network of signaling governing
pigmentary and structurally-based color patterns.

The position is for a talented PhD student to work on a NIH funded
project beginning as early as the Spring of 2018. The student project
will focus on the roles of non-canonical Wnt signaling pathways
(Wnt/JNK and Wnt/Ca2+) in patterning the early AP axis in sea urchin
embryos. The student will also have opportunities to study similar Wnt
pathways in butterfly wing development. The position offers training in
a combination of molecular manipulations, high-throughput genome-wide
assays and bioinformatics, gene regulatory network analysis as well as
classical embryology.

Mississippi State University is situated in the quintessential college
town of Starkville and is located close to several major cities (e.g. New
Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham) as well as the beaches along the Gulf of
Mexico. You can learn more about the Department of Biological Sciences
at Mississippi State University at http://biology.msstate.edu.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Ryan Range at
range@biology.msstate.edu With your inquiry, please include a CV,
unofficial transcript, and GRE scores if available.

Applications for Spring are accepted until November 1st, 2017.

Recent publications related to the position:

Integration of canonical and non-canonical Wnt signaling pathways patterns
the neuroectoderm along the anterior-posterior axis of sea urchin embryos.
Range RC, Angerer RC, Angerer LM. PLoS Biol. 2013;11(1):e1001467. doi:
10.1371/journal.pbio.1001467.  PMID: 23335859

Specification and positioning of the anterior neuroectoderm in
deuterostome embryos.  Range R. Genesis. 2014 Mar;52(3):222-34. doi:
10.1002/dvg.22759. Review. PMID: 24549984

An anterior signaling center patterns and sizes the anterior neuroectoderm
of the sea urchin embryo. Range RC, Wei Z. Development. 2016 May
1;143(9):1523-33. doi: 10.1242/dev.128165. PMID: 26952978

“Range, Ryan” <range@biology.msstate.edu>