Graduate student positions are currently available for the MS and PhD programs in Biology, Plant Biology, Environmental Science, and Mathematics at Washington State University’s Vancouver campus.  Positions are funded with teaching and/or research assistantships that include tuition waivers. Faculty research areas in biology, environmental science and math include

*Animal Behavior

*Aquatic Ecology

*Biological Oceanography

*Butterfly Ecology

*Cell and Developmental Biology

*Community Ecology

*Conservation Biology

*Disease Ecology

*Disturbance Ecology

*Ecosystem Ecology

*Environmental Chemistry

*Environmental Hydrology

*Environmental Physics

*Evolutionary Ecology

*Global Change Biology

*Landscape Ecology

*Marine & Freshwater Plankton Ecology

*Microbial Ecology

*Mathematical Biology

*Neuroscience

*Physical Oceanography

*Plant-insect interactions

*Plant-herbivore interactions

*Plant Ecology

*Restoration Ecology

*Statistical Ecology

*Successional Dynamics

*Watershed Biogeochemistry

We expect to recruit 6-10 new graduate students into our programs next year supported on a combination of teaching assistantships and grant-based research assistantships. In addition, the program awards one incoming PhD student a Research Fellowship for their first academic year based on academic excellence.

Please see our website for more information about our graduate programs:

https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science-graduate-programs/

Because graduate students work closely with faculty in pursuing their research, you must line up a mentor before applying. Explore our Faculty Research pages to find someone whose research interests fit with your own, then contact that person to discuss applying to graduate school at WSU Vancouver.=20

https://cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/science-graduate-programs/faculty-research-directory

Faculty members can be most helpful if they know a little about you. At a minimum, please provide a resume or CV, educational transcripts and information about your research background and interests.

WSU Vancouver is just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, and is close to the Cascade Mountains, Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean. In addition to its celebrated quality of life, the Pacific Northwest boasts a fruitful climate for scientific collaboration, with opportunities at numerous medical, environmental, research and teaching institutions throughout the region.

Priority applications are due January 10, 2018

Please contact Cheryl Schultz for additional information.

Cheryl Schultz

Associate Professor

Program Leader for Natural Sciences Graduate Programs

Washington State University Vancouver

14202 NE Salmon Creek Ave.

Vancouver, WA 98686

360.546.9525

schultzc@wsu.edu

I anticipate having an opening in my lab for a new MS or PhD student (PhD preferred) starting in the Fall of 2018.

Major areas of research in my lab (http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/khaynes/) are understanding 1) the causes of spatial and temporal variation in forest insect outbreaks, 2) factors leading to geographic variation in rates of invasive spread by forest pests, and 3) effects of light pollution on ecological processes from the population to ecosystem level. Work in my lab often includes a combination of analysis of spatial datasets, field observations and experiments, and/or computer modeling.

Applicants primarily interested in conducting research on spatial population dynamics (for example, see areas 1 and 2 above) are preferred. Applicants interested in learning (or who have prior experience with) remote sensing, GIS, statistics, and/or writing computer code are also preferred.

Funding for the position would most likely come from a research assistantship funded by Blandy Experimental Farm as well as a half-time teaching assistantship from the Department of Environmental Sciences. However, exceptional applicants are considered for departmental fellowships or other fellowships available to those applying for graduate positions at UVA.

During summer semesters, the student would be based at Blandy Experimental Farm, a field station for environmental research and education located in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

To inquire about the position, send a statement of your interests and a CV to haynes@virginia.edu.

Kyle Haynes

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences

Associate Director, Blandy Experimental Farm

University of Virginia

The Whitehead Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech

is looking for motivated and independent graduate students to join the lab

in Fall 2018. We study the ecology and evolution of plant interactions

using a combination of field observational studies, experiments, lab work,

and quantitative synthesis. General themes in the lab include:

1) Plant evolutionary responses to multispecies interactions

2) Chemical ecology of seed dispersal and fruit defense

3) Phytochemical diversity and multispecies interactions

4) Crop domestication impacts on plant defense and plant-insect interaction=

s

5) Agricultural applications of chemical ecology

I will work closely with students to develop their own projects that are

related to these themes. Students may work in systems that are the current

focus of research in the lab (e.g. tropical Piper plants and frugivorous

bats; wild and domesticated apples and their insect herbivores, Physalis

plants and their insect herbivores) or develop their own systems that are

most suited to their research questions.

Please see the lab website (www.speciesinteractions.com) for more

information about our current research.

The Whitehead Lab is part of the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

<https://www.biol.vt.edu/eeb/index.html> group in the Department of

Biological Sciences. Students may also participate in interdepartmental

programs such as the Interfaces of Global Change

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

and the Translational Plant Sciences

<https://translationalplantscience.org/> (https://

translationalplantscience.org) program.

*Qualifications*

Successful applicants should have: 1) a bachelor=E2=80=99s degree in a rele=

vant

field (biology, ecology, botany, entomology, etc.); 2) strong written and

oral communication skills; 3) some form of past research experience (could

include undergraduate research, work experience, or MS research for PhD

applicants); and 4) a genuine fascination with the natural world.

International students and students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged

to apply. Other general qualifications are set by the Department of

Biological Sciences and details are available in the Graduate Program

section on the department webpage (https://www.biol.vt.edu).

*Funding*

Students will be supported with a combination of research and teaching

assistantships in the Department of Biological Sciences. All positions will

include a stipend and a tuition waiver. Students are also encouraged to

apply for external fellowships such as the National Science Foundation

Pre-doctoral Fellowship (https://www.nsfgrfp.org) or the USDA Pre-doctoral

Fellowships (https://goo.gl/imnbz6).

*Location*

Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, VA, a town of about 43,000 nestled

between the scenic Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Its proximity to

woodlands, lakes, streams, and other diverse habitats make it an ideal

location for field studies and outdoor recreational activities.

*To apply*

First, please take the time to read through the information available on

our website (www.speciesinteractions.com) and a few of our publications. If

you find you are genuinely interested in the type of research that we do,

send me an email at swhitehead@vt.edu that briefly describes your

background and interests and why you think you are a good fit for the lab

and include a CV. Review of these materials will begin immediately and

priority will be given to students that contact me with this information by

Nov. 1. This will give us time to discuss research interests prior to the

priority deadline for the Department of Biological Sciences on Dec. 15.

Please see the department website (https://www.biol.vt.edu) for more

details on the application process

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

/

Master’s Student

/

/

​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.