PhD fellowship in Community/Population Ecology I am looking for highly motivated graduate students in community/population ecology starting September 2018 in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Graduate Program at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I will consider applicants who wish to pursue fundamental research on any aspect of population/community. Our research examines the ecological factors that generate and determine the structure, dynamics and functioning of natural communities. Current projects focus on the consequences of climate change and phenological shifts on natural communities, ecology and evolution of multi-parasite communities, the role of intra-specific variation in natural ecosystems, temporal and spatial biodiversity patterns, and the ecology and evolution of cannibalism. While most of our work has been carried out in aquatic (freshwater) systems using organisms that range from stream salamanders to dragonfly larvae to zooplankton I am amenable to students developing projects in other study systems. For further information in my research visit http://volkerrudolf.weebly.com/=20

Please see our departmental website http://biosciences.rice.edu/EEB_GradAdmissions.aspx for more information about the Graduate Program of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Rice University, our research and graduate programs, and the recent addition of several outstanding new faculty complementing our strengths in a variety of research areas ranging from the ecology and evolution of interspecific interactions, tropical & conservation biology, invasive species, and forest community dynamics to genomics, speciation, and the evolution of sociality. Formal application materials for graduate school can be submitted using the above website. Interested students should send me an email and attach a copy of their CV. Volker Rudolf Assistant Professor Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Rice University Houston, TX, 77005 Email:Volker.rudolf@rice.edu

The Matter lab at the University of Cincinnati is recruiting highly qualified and motivated Ph.D. students beginning in summer or fall 2018. Major foci of the lab are on dispersal, spatial population dynamics, and the persistence of spatial population networks, although former students have conducted research on a range of Ecological topics. Students will develop independent research projects, but we are particularly interested in students whose research will contribute to and benefit from our long-term data on the Rocky Mountain Apollo butterfly and its host plant, Sedum lanceolatum.

Students interested in joining the lab should contact Steve Matter (mattersf@uc.edu<mailto:mattersf@uc.edu>) to discuss their interests. Please include a brief statement of your research interests, CV, transcripts, and GRE scores.

The Department of Biological Science’s Environmental Change & Biological Resilience research and graduate training group (http://www.artsci.uc.edu/departments/biology/research/ECBR.html) seeks to better understand and predict how organisms, populations, and ecosystems respond to environmental change. This group addresses basic and applied questions, transcending traditional levels of biological organization. The group is currently expanding with the addition of new faculty in conjunction with UC’s Water Cluster (https://www.uc.edu/provost/initiatives/cluster-hiring-initative.html) and offers opportunities to collaborate with aligned research programs in UC’s Environmental Studies program, in UC’s nationally-renowned College of Engineering, and at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Center for Field Studies, located 30 minutes west of campus, is a major regional center for environmental research and an additional resource for ECBR researchers (http://magazine.uc.edu/issues/1013/field_studies.html).

The department offers competitive support packages for qualified students. The University of Cincinnati, the Department of Biological Sciences, and the Matter lab have a strong commitment to diversity in science and graduate education. Students from underrepresented ethnic or racial minorities will be considered for the new Provost Graduate Fellowship, which provides a 3 year $25,000 stipend plus tuition remission, and the Yates Fellowship, which awards grants to underrepresented minority candidates.

The University of Cincinnati is a top-25 public ‘research-intensive’ institution and is ranked among the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education. Founded in 1819, our campus boasts award winning, modern architecture and is located in close vicinity to collaborative resources including, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.

Cincinnati is a vibrant city on the banks of the Ohio River. The region is home to year-round cultural and entertainment opportunities such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, as well as numerous annual music and cultural festivals. Cincinnati is also home to major professional sports teams including the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and FC Cincinnati – a new professional soccer team which draws over 20,000 fans per game. City and county park systems provide extensive green space for outdoor activities as well as research and outreach opportunities.

More information about the graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences can be found here: http://www.artsci.uc.edu/departments/biology/graduate/future.html.

Graduate applications are due January 1. To apply: http://www.grad.uc.edu/ApplyOnline.aspx.

Sincerely,

Steve Matter

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). 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 15 October 2017. The target start date is January

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

Dr. Michael Martinez-Colon, assistant professor in the School of the

Environment at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee-FL, is

seeking a graduate student (preferably PhD) to begin in Spring 2018

(preferably) or Summer 2018.

Research will focus on the application of benthic foraminifera as

bioindicators of water quality in coral reefs from Puerto Rico. The main

purpose is to implement the FORAM Index as part of the coral reef

monitoring efforts at Jobos Bay (National Estuarine Research Reserve).

The student will conduct field work at one or more reefs in Jobos Bay.

In addition, the student will be engaged in the following activities:

– should be able to swim

– diving (if student is not certified, funding is available for Open

Water SCUBA certification)

– sediment sampling

– water column sampling

– TOC, TN, TP, NO3, NO2, PO3 analysis

– microscope work

– foraminiferal ecology

– statistics

Preferable, applicants should have a background in any of the following:

ecology, biology, environmental science, geology, marine science, and

field work. Applicants should be highly motivated and prepared to

conduct independent field and laboratory research.

Full applications to FAMU’s Graduate School are due on November 1 (begin

in Spring 2018) or March 1 (begin Summer 2018). However, interested

applicants should initially contact Dr. Martinez-Colon

(michael.martinez@famu.edu <mailto:michael.martinez@famu.edu>) in

advance of the deadline. Include the

following: CV, unofficial transcript, and a brief statement that

describes your interest in the position. Please include questions you

have about the research, etc. Applicants are strongly encouraged to

first peruse the lab website and publications prior to contact

(http://www.foramlaboratory.com <http://www.foramlaboratory.com>).

The position comes with a full tuition waiver, a competitive 12 month

stipend, and health insurance provided by FAMU. Funding for field work,

sample analysis, travel, lodging, etc. will be provided by Dr. Martinez-

Colon’s funded project. Funding for summer field work expenses and

conference attendance is available.

Michael Martínez-Colón, PhD

Assistant Professor

School of the Environment

Florida A&M University

FSH Science Research Center, RM306B

1515 South MLK Blvd, Tallahassee, FL, 32307

Main: (850)-561-2134 <tel:%28850%29%20561-2134>

www.foramlaboratory.com <http://www.foramlaboratory.com/> ;

www.famu.edu/soe/martinez <http://www.famu.edu/soe/martinez>

*”Providing opportunities for students to achieve their goals in Science”*

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google scholar: http://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=mFmn3qcAAAAJ

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmartinezcolon

research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Martinez-Colon

Research Advisory Committee- Jobos Bay Ntnl. Estuarine Research Reserve

in Puerto Rico

Reserva Nacional de Investigación Estuarina de Bahía de Jobos

Advisory Board Member- Savannah River Environmental Sciences Field Station

http://www.cnrt.scsu.edu/fieldstation/

Board of Directors- Rock Detective Geoscience Education

www.rockdetective.org <http://www.rockdetective.org/>

Job Title:  Research Technician

Regular/Non-Exempt-Hourly

FTE:  40 hours weekly

Supervisor:  James Bever

Position Overview:  A full time lab/field research assistant position is available to support research in the ecology and evolution of plant-microbiome interactions at the University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS).=A0 The research assistant will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining projects associated with field experiments, greenhouse and/or growth chamber experiments investigating the role of AM fungal communities on plant species turnover and coexistence; the influence of pathogens on plant diversity; and microbiome mediated adaptations along a broad precipitation gradient.=A0The projected start date for this position is October 15, 2017.

Job Description:

55% – Monitoring and sampling field experiments; set up, maintain, harvest and analyze plant microbiome experiments in the greenhouse, growth chambers, and field settings; managing field crews necessary for fieldwork.

10% – Collecting seed, germinating, transplanting experimental plants into pots and in the field as well as sowing seeds directly into field experiments.

10% – Mixing and sterilizing native soil for culture and pot experiments.

15% – Starting, checking, maintaining arbuscular mycorrhizal, possibly including some maintenance of our arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal collection.=A0 =A0

10% – Entering results into databases and maintaining data from experiments.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, agronomy, range science or related field.

2. At least 1 year of experience in field research as a field worker, field/lab technician, or investigator.

3. Demonstrated knowledge of plant identification through experience and/or education.

4. Prior experience using a microscope and other sensitive laboratory equipment through education or education.

5. Demonstrated knowledge through education or experience with sterile technique.

6. Experience in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office).

7. Good written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

Position Requirements: Must have physical ability to work in greenhouse and in the field conditions (extreme environmental conditions of heat, cold, wind, etc.) and have the ability to life up to 25 pounds=A0with or without accommodation.

=A0

Preferred Qualifications:

1.=A0 Master=92s degree or higher in biology, botany, ecology, agronomy, range science or related field.

2.=A0 Working knowledge of Midwestern and/or Great Plains flora.

3.=A0 Experience propagating plants from seed.

4. Experience in database management.

Additional Candidate Instructions:  A complete application consists of the online application, resume, and a cover letter outlining specifically how required and preferred qualifications are met.  Application review begins September=A018, 2017. To ensure consideration, apply prior to the review date.

Contact Information for Candidates:  Peggy Schultz at pschultz@ku.edu

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information in the University’s programs and activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-

discrimination policies:  Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045.  (785) 864-6414. 711TTY.

The Flockhart Lab (tylerflockhart.com<http://tylerflockhart.com/>) at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking an inspired PhD student to study the population ecology of free-roaming cats and birds in urban areas. The position involves conducting field surveys for birds and cats, vegetation/habitat sampling, interacting with residents and town administrators, and possibly mark-recapture of birds and fecal analysis.

The ideal candidate would have skills in organizing volunteers, wildlife identification (must be proficient in eastern USA birds by sight and sound) and experience with the statistical software R. Individuals with bird banding experience would by extremely valuable to the project. Expect to communicate with partners, lead field staff, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and interact with researchers from a variety of institutions.

The position will ideally start January 1, 2018 and is based at the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland. Frostburg is a small university town in western Maryland with an abundance of nearby outdoor recreational opportunities. Two years of support is available but the student will be expected to apply for both internal and external fellowships and funding opportunities for their research.

To inquire about the opportunity please email with questions. To be considered for the position, please first email Tyler Flockhart (tyler.flockhart@umces.edu<mailto:tyler.flockhart@umces.edu>) a single PDF containing (1) a one-page statement of interest (2) a CV with relevant experience, unofficial transcripts & GRE (and if appropriate TOFEL) scores, and (3) contact information for two academic references. Please indicate =93Wildlife Ecology PhD position=94 in your subject line. Your statement of interest should include why you suit the position and how the position will help you achieve your career goals. Applications will be evaluated as they are received but the deadline has been extended to September 15, 2017 as formal applications for grad school are due by the end of September, 2017.

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Tyler Flockhart, PhD Assistant Professor University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science – Appalachian Laboratory tyler.flockhart@umces.edu<mailto:tyler.flockhart@umces.edu> | tylerflockhart.com<http://tylerflockhart.com/> | @TylerFlockhart | 301- 689-7127

Mark Urban’s lab in the ecology and evolutionary biology department at

the University of Connecticut is looking for Ph.D. candidates to begin

Fall 2018 application period. We address questions at the interface of

ecology and evolution with a focus on understanding the creation and

maintenance of biodiversity and resilience of natural systems to

disturbances such as climate change. Current projects include whole-pond

manipulations of amphibian communities, understanding the effects of

climate change on Arctic fish, eco-evolutionary dynamics in aquatic

microcosms, the genomics of adaptation, and improving predicted

extinction risks from climate change. We are looking for independent

thinkers who will complement our research team. See our website for more

information: http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/people/urban/

Come join a highly collaborative lab group situated in a top EEB

program. The UConn EEB Department offers a highly collaborative

environment at a leading public research university that is committed to

fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. More information

about the Department can be found at http://www.eeb.uconn.edu

<http://www.eeb.uconn.edu/>. The University of Connecticut (UConn) is in

the midst of a transformational period of growth supported by the

$1.7B Next Generation Connecticut (http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/) and the

$1B Bioscience Connecticut (http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/) investments.

Candidates should have an excellent GPA (>3.5), above average GRE

scores, and applicable research experience. Preference is given to

students with proven research records, published scientific articles,

external funding, Master’s degree, or substantial research experience

(e.g., as a research technician). Applications from groups historically

underrepresented in STEM fields are encouraged to apply. A number of

University scholarships are available to top candidates.

To apply, first send Mark Urban (mark.urban@uconn.edu

<mailto:mark.urban@uconn.edu>) a cover letter detailing your research

interests and experience as well as a resume or curriculum vita. Include

current GPA and GRE scores. After reviewing applicants, I will select a

shortlist of candidates to apply more formally to our graduate program.

Clemson’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation is excited to be accepting applications for Spring 2018 for the new online delivery of our non-thesis Master’s in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology (http://www.clemson.edu/online/programs/wildlife-fisheries-biology.html).=20 October 31st is the deadline to apply. GRE testing dates in September and October are filling up fast so please sign up ASAP. Scores should be sent to Clemson (Code 5111). Applicants also need to be careful to select the online program option when they are applying so that their application ends up in the right place. Please contact Althea Hagan (shotali@clemson.edu) with any=20

questions that remain after reviewing the program website (http://www.clemson.edu/online/programs/wildlife-fisheries-biology.html).

Dr. Jonathan Greenberg and the Global Environmental Analysis and Remote

Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno are now

inviting applications for Doctoral or Master=E2=80=99s work that will start=

in

Winter or Fall of 2018 for students interested in the following topics:

Landscape Level Plant-Climate Interactions: Students should be interested

in applying remote sensing, GIS, and modeling to the following questions at

local to global scales:

   –

   How do plants respond to their climate at regional to global scales

   scales?

   –

   What will be the future state of vegetated ecosystems under climate

   change?

   –

   How do non-climate factors such as natural and anthropogenic disturbance

   impact the past, present, and future distribution of plants?

A degree or background in biogeography, environmental science, ecology,

and/or biology is encouraged for applicants, as well as previous experience

in remote sensing and GIS and/or ecosystem modeling.

Remote Sensing Science: Students should be interested in developing

advanced remote sensing algorithms, particularly those that leverage high

performance computing and machine learning algorithms.  GEARS is interested

in the following general topics:

   –

   Computer vision techniques applied to high spatial resolution LiDAR and

   optical remote sensing imagery including data collected from terrestrial

   laser scanners and unmanned aerial vehicles

   –

   Change detection and time series analysis of multitemporal remote

   sensing image datasets, particularly as it applies to multitemporal LiDA=

R,

   hyperspatial optical, and =E2=80=9Chypertemporal=E2=80=9D datasets such =

as Landsat and

   MODIS.

Previous programming experience and a background in remote sensing, GIS,

and/or computer vision is highly recommended.

Prospective graduate students will be expected to develop their own

research goals, and should have curiosity, motivation, and independence.

Prospective students should email a short summary of their research

interests as well as a CV to Dr. Greenberg jgreenberg@unr.edu before

applying to the program. Funding will be available from a variety of

sources, including fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching

assistantships.

Prospective PhD students should apply to the Ecology, Evolution and

Conservation Biology graduate program (http://www.unr.edu/eecb) and

prospective Master=E2=80=99s students should apply to the Natural Resources=

and

Environmental Science program (https://www.unr.edu/nres).

–=20

–=20

Jonathan A. Greenberg, PhD

Randall Endowed Professor and Associate Professor of Remote Sensing

Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing (GEARS) Laboratory

Natural Resources & Environmental Science

University of Nevada, Reno

1664 N Virginia St MS/0186

Reno, NV 89557

Phone: 415-763-5476

http://www.unr.edu/nres

Gchat: jgrn307@gmail.com, Skype: jgrn3007

The Hall Lab (halllab.ecology.uga.edu) in the Odum School of Ecology and

Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia, is seeking

to recruit prospective Ph.D. students for Fall 2018. One student will use

primarily mathematical modeling approaches to develop theory relating to

lab interests (spatial ecology, population and community ecology, disease

ecology). One or more additional students are sought for the following

projects, to be co-advised by Professor Sonia Altizer (altizerlab.uga.edu).

Each of these projects will involve a combination of theoretical, field and

experimental approaches:

=C2=B7             Foraging behavior, human-wildlife interactions and patho=

gen

transmission dynamics, applied to an aquatic bird, the White Ibis, and its

environmentally transmitted enteric pathogens, in urban and non-urban

habitats the southern U.S.

=C2=B7             The consequences of shifting resource distribution (habi=

tat

loss vs resource subsidy) and parasitism for migratory populations, applied

to monarch butterflies in eastern North America

=C2=B7             The community ecology of host-parasite interactions, app=

lied

to monarch butterflies and their pathogens, parasitoids and resource

competitors.

Students will join the world-class Ecology graduate program at the Odum

School of Ecology (ose.uga.edu), and may also be eligible for admittance to

the NSF-funded Graduate Research Training program in Interdisciplinary

Disease Ecology Across Scales (ideas.ecology.uga.edu) or the Integrative

Conservation Program (icon.uga.edu) at UGA.

We seek motivated graduate students with demonstrated research experience,

strong academic records, critical thinking skills and clear interests in

theoretical ecology, species interactions, and/or the consequences of

anthropogenic change for wildlife ecology and conservation.  Interested

applicants should send a cover letter indicating their research and

training interests, and a copy of their CV including GPA and GRE scores to

rjhall@uga.edu. Students with prior experience in mathematical modeling,

and students from underrepresented backgrounds, are especially encouraged

to apply.