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>

The Waring lab is recruiting graduate students to work on projects related

to plant-soil interactions and soil biogeochemistry. Applicants should have

a strong research interest in plant-soil feedbacks, mycorrhizal ecology,

and/or soil carbon cycling. Research in the Waring lab takes place in a

diverse array of ecosystems, from semiarid grasslands to tropical forests,

and is highly interdisciplinary, spanning plant, microbial, and ecosystem

ecology. Candidates with lab or field experience in any of these areas are

strongly encouraged to apply. The Waring lab is located at Utah State

University in Logan, Utah, a beautiful town with easy access to many amazing

parks and Salt Lake City. For inquiries about the position, please contact

(bonnie.waring@usu.edu) with a cover letter and CV.

PLANT BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION

The Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation is a partnership
between Northwestern University (NU) and the Chicago Botanic Garden
(CBG). PhD, MS thesis-based, and MS internship-based degrees are
offered. All degree programs offer a unique opportunity to study ecology,
evolution, and environmental issues at the interface of basic and
applied plant science. Students apply to the program through Northwestern
University and take their courses at both NU and CBG with faculty from
both institutions. The Plant Conservation and Science Center at CBG is a
valuable resource for students, and the Chicago region provides a vibrant
community at the forefront of research in conservation and sustainability.

To learn more, contact program director, Nyree Zerega
(nzerega@chicagobotanic.org) or visit our website:
http://www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu/

Application deadlines:
PhD: December 1, 2017
MS (thesis-based): February 15, 2018
MS (internship-based): Applications will be reviewed beginning February
15 and review will continue through April 30, 2018. Admissions are on
a rolling basis.

Nyree Zerega <nzerega@chicagobotanic.org>

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

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

human behavioral ecology interested in one of the following research

topics: sexual conflict, parent-offspring conflict, parental investment,

reproductive-decision making, or kin cooperation and conflict.  The student

will propose a PhD project in their application materials.

*Qualifications*

We are seeking someone who 1) possesses quantitative and statistical

skills, 2) wants to conduct international fieldwork, and 3) has a passion

for using behavioral ecological models to understand human behavior.

Competitive

students will have a Master=E2=80=99s degree and a background in evolutionary

anthropology or behavioral ecology. Please address your qualification for

each of these points in your cover letter and note any foreign language

skills. The position starts Fall (Aug) 2018.

*Stipend and tuition and fees*

This position includes support in the form of a graduate assistantship

(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/.

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 Apply*

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

in the file name): a cover letter that states qualifications, proposed PhD

project,  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 *kristinsnopkowski@boisestate.edu

<kristinsnopkowski@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 15, 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.  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.

*About Ecology Project International: *

EPI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing

critical conservation issues through field-based partnerships between local

experts and high school students. We engage adolescent youth from local

communities and visiting youth from other regions in applied hands-on

science and conservation as they learn about and help protect threatened

species and habitats. Through EPI=E2=80=99s programs in five countries throughout

the U.S. and Latin America, teens are inspired and empowered to engage in

conservation efforts at home and worldwide to become the next generation of

conservation leaders. More information can be found at

www.ecologyproject.org

*About Pacuare Reserve: *

Established in 1989 by a United Kingdom charity, and transferred to Ecology

Project International (EPI) in 2016, its 800 hectares of tropical

rainforest on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica have a high density of

wildlife and its 6km (4 miles) of beach provides the most important nesting

site in the country for the giant leatherback turtles and is home to the

only truly accessible breeding colony of Agami herons in the Caribbean and

northern South America. More information can be found at

www.pacuarereserve.org <https://ank891.wixsite.com/pacuare>

*Job Summary: *

Research Assistants (RA) will be trained in sea turtle monitoring

techniques and will work under the supervision of the Research

Coordinators. RAs will work mainly with adult Leatherback turtles, adult

Green turtles, and Leatherback hatchling.  Some Hawksbills may arrive to

the beach but it=E2=80=99s not very common.  The primary responsibilities of the

RAs will include leading night beach censuses, conducting morning beach

surveys, tagging and collecting data and relocating and excavating nests.

Monitoring activities are carried out along 6 km of nesting beach. RAs will

be in charge of leading volunteers and/or groups of students while on the

beach, explaining the beach protocol and supervising them on the process of

data collection. RAs are expected to participate in other activities

carried out by the Reserve like personal research projects, environmental

education activities, talks and workshops with students and volunteers,

beach cleaning, recycling projects, or other needs of the station. RAs are

expected to work long hours throughout day and/or night, often with little

sleep. Beach censuses require walking on soft sand and occasionally under

the rain, therefore, a good physical condition is a requirement for the RA

position.

*Qualifications: *

*Required:*

=C2=B7       Graduates of or close to graduating in Biology, Environmental

science or a related field

=C2=B7       Able to communicate both in Spanish and in English

=C2=B7       In good physical condition and able to walk long hours on soft

sand, sometimes under difficult conditions

=C2=B7       Be motivated to work in a remote environment under difficult

conditions (rain, mosquitoes=E2=80=A6) with irregular sleeping hours and restricted

electricity availability.

=C2=B7       Be open-minded, flexible and keep a positive attitude to unexpected

situations and be willing to live and work with a small group of people

*Preferred: *

=C2=B7       Previous experiences working with sea turtles

=C2=B7       Previous experience working and living in Costa Rica, specially in

the Caribbean coast

=C2=B7       Previous experience working in a multicultural team, since RAs come

from different nationalities and they will be working with the local staff

*Schedule and Location:*

February 20 to July 31, 2018. Pacuare Reserve, North Caribbean coast, Costa

Rica

*Compensation:*

RA Positions are voluntary and selected candidates are expected to plan and

finance their own travel to and from the Reserve. RAs will receive 3 meals

a day and basic shared accommodations for the duration of their time

working for Pacuare Reserve.

*Questions can be directed to:*

Roc=C3=ADo Valent=C3=ADn-Gamazo, *rocio.valentin-gamazo@ecologyproject.org

<rocio.valentin-gamazo@ecologyproject.org>*

*To apply*:

Application period closes November 5th; they will be reviewed when

received. Applications can only be submitted electronically. Please, submit

the following information in the next page:

<https://ecologyproject.submittable.com/submit/9e954a04-91f5-4c16-9f91-b59bd04cecb9/research-assistant-pacuare-reserve>

https://ecologyproject.submittable.com/submit/9e954a04-91f5-4c16-9f91-b59bd04cecb9/research-assistant-pacuare-reserve

-A CV or resume with pertinent information

-A cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Research Assistant

position, details of any relevant experiences and a statement of your level

of proficiency in English and Spanish

-Name and email contact of one to three professional references

Drs. Amanda Klemmer and Brian Olsen (UMaine) are looking for a M.S. student to investigate the community and food-web ecology of intertidal, rockweed-dominated (Ascophyllum & Fucus spp.) habitats in light of commercial rockweed harvesting.  The candidate is expected to begin their assistantship in Orono, Maine in January 2018.  In conjunction with partners at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and Maine Maritime Academy the project=92s objective is to assess linkages between rockweed, the invertebrate community, and coastal bird populations in a changing, multi-use landscape.  The position will involve coastal invertebrate/rockweed surveys, bird exclosure experiments on rocky marine islands during the winter, and discussions with a consortium of stakeholders to identify and address questions regarding rockweed as a resource for humans and wildlife.

The successful candidate will possess a strong academic record, field experience, and the ability to identify/work with invertebrates of the rocky intertidal.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience supervising field crews; building partnerships with industry, governmental agencies, non-

profits, and public stakeholders; managing databases; identifying coastal birds; and constructing statistical models (or interest in gaining such an experience).  An enthusiasm for cold temperatures, wet feet, curious landowners, the bold beauty of the Maine coast, and other blessings of field work is required.

Interested candidates should send an email with the subject line =93Intertidal Food-Web Student Search=94 to amanda.klemmer@maine.edu with the following materials attached: cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, GRE scores, and contact information for three references.  Consideration of candidates will begin on October 15th until the position is filled.

Drs. Brian Olsen and Amanda Klemmer (UMaine) are looking for a M.S. student to investigate the community and food-web ecology of intertidal, rockweed-dominated (Ascophyllum & Fucus spp.) habitats in light of commercial rockweed harvesting.  The candidate is expected to begin their assistantship in Orono, Maine in January 2018.  In conjunction with partners at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and Maine Maritime Academy, the project=92s objective is to assess linkages between rockweed, the invertebrate community, and coastal bird populations in a changing, multi-use landscape.  The position will involve coastal bird surveys, assistance in Purple Sandpiper capture on rocky marine islands during the winter, and discussions with a consortium of stakeholders to identify and address questions regarding rockweed as a resource for humans and wildlife.

The successful candidate will possess a strong academic record, field experience, and the ability to identify coastal birds of the Atlantic shore of North America.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience supervising field crews; building partnerships with industry, governmental agencies, non-

profits, and public stakeholders; managing databases; identifying intertidal invertebrates; and constructing statistical models (or interest in gaining such an experience).  An enthusiasm for cold temperatures, wet feet, curious landowners, the bold beauty of the Maine coast, and other blessings of field work is required.

Interested candidates should send an email with the subject line =93Intertidal Food-Web Student Search=94 to brian.olsen@maine.edu with the following materials attached: cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, GRE scores, and contact information for three references.  Consideration of candidates will begin on October 15th until the position is filled.