Graduate Student Positions in Amphibian Disease Ecology/Evolution
>
> The Waldman lab in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oklahoma
> State University studies amphibian ecology, evolution, behavior, and
> conservation biology. We take a multi-faceted approach to increasing our
> knowledge of how frogs and salamanders respond to their environment.
> Although threats posed by emerging infectious disease shape much of our
> current work, potential projects are not limited to this topic. We
> welcome new lab members who wish to pursue graduate studies in all
> related research areas.
>
> Projects in our laboratory currently underway include:
>
> 1. How did amphibian chytrid fungus spread from Asia and what are its
>   effects?
> 2. How does adaptive immunity to the chytrid pathogen evolve?
> 3. What is the role of innate immunity in conferring disease resistance?
> 4. Identification of microbiome correlates of disease resistance and
>   tolerance.
> 5. Life-history effects of infection and investment in immune responses.
> 6. Genomic analyses of behavioral strategies to cope with infection.
> 7. How do pesticides and herbicides impact disease resistance?
> 8. What are the genetic underpinnings of social recognition?
>
> To answer these questions, our laboratory makes use of modern methods
> to study population genetics, genomics and transcriptomics.
>
> Students are treated as independent investigators and are encouraged to
> propose and follow up on new ideas. We keep up-to-date on current
> research developments with weekly lab meetings.
>
> Graduate teaching assistantships with competitive stipends and full
> tuition waiver are available to all graduate students. Research
> assistantships also are available when funds permit.
>
> Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie Tier 1 research university with
> excellent facilities for research and instruction. The Department of
> Integrative Biology is a growing department with 24 faculty and over 65
> graduate students, all working on interrelated themes in ecology,
> evolution, and environmental stress. Collaborations among research
> groups within the department, and with partner research groups in the
> USA and internationally, are encouraged. Interactions with other labs
> enhance the depth and breadth of our students’ graduate careers.
>
> Oklahoma State University is located in Stillwater, rated the
> friendliest college town in America. The close-knit college community
> offers a low cost of living, diverse restaurants, a thriving music scene,
> and a local airport served by several daily commercial flights. Not far
> away, two major metropolitan areas (Tulsa and Oklahoma City) provide
> access to trendy shopping, dining, and cultural activities. Because of
> its mid-continent location that spans a broad expanse of habitats, from
> deciduous forest to semi-arid grasslands, Oklahoma comprises a rich
> tapestry of prairie and forest ecosystems which support an exceptional
> level of biodiversity.
>
> For further details, or to discuss possibilities, please contact
>
> Professor Bruce Waldman
> Department of Integrative Biology
> 501 Life Sciences West
> Oklahoma State University
> Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078
> Email: Bruce.Waldman@okstate.edu
>

Ph.D Assistantship – Marine Biology (Botany)
>
> Agency/Location: Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, TX
>
> Responsibilities – A PhD assistantship position is available under the
> advisement of Dr. Barnabas Daru in the direction of Marine Biology. The
> successful applicant will be working on projects in the Marine Biology
> program and has a chance to study the use of herbarium specimens as
> sources of big data for understanding the distributions and diversity
> of marine plant microbiomes. The project includes the use of pressed
> herbarium specimens of marine plants (seagrasses and mangroves) as
> sources of big data by analyzing the diversity of microbiomes, with the
> aim of understanding how climate change and urbanization have affected
> the microbiomes of marine plant species along coasts and estuaries
> of North America spanning the past 120 years. Student will obtain
> Ph.D. degree through the Marine Biology Program, an interdisciplinary
> degree program combining the strengths of three universities within the
> Texas A&M University (TAMU) System; TAMU-Corpus Christi, TAMU-Galveston,
> and TAMU-College Station.
>
> Qualifications ¡V
> (1) B.S. or M.S. in biological sciences, botany, environmental science,
>    marine science, microbiology or related field.
> (2) Basic knowledge in plant biology, molecular biology, and
>    microbiology. Experience/knowledge with herbarium specimens, DNA
>    extraction and bioinformatics is a plus.
> (3) GPA =3.0.
> (4) 1100 (or 310 in new scoring system) on the verbal and quantitative
>    sections and 3.5 in analytical writing of the GRE.
>
> Closing Date ¡V December 31, 2019
>
> Contact ¡V Send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and GRE
> scores to: Dr. Barnabas Daru, through email: barnabas.daru@tamucc.edu
>
> —

The Range lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn
> University is recruiting graduate students interested in evolutionary and
> developmental biology (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.therangelab.com&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C330ae6fcc6ab410a78e608d768336039%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637092442176332899&sdata=NqWnemPA0TVbbwYauuPfs2BNNtCxbzHAGqcCTJvtM%2Fg%3D&reserved=0). Research in the lab focuses
> on understanding how an interconnected network of three different Wnt
> signaling pathways (Wnt/Beta-catenin, Wnt/JNK, and Wnt/Ca2+) coordinate
> the exact positions of the gene regulatory networks that establish
> the primary germ layers along the anterior-posterior axis during early
> embryogenesis. We use sea urchin and hemichordate (acorn worm) embryos as
> the primary model systems. Remarkably, functional and expression studies
> in many metazoans (vertebrates, urochordates, hemichordates, echinoderms
> and cnidarians) suggest that many aspects of this Wnt signaling network
> governing AP axis specification is an ancient mechanism that existed in
> the common ancestor of bilaterians and cnidarians. We also work closely
> with the Counterman lab at nearby Mississippi State University 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 beginning in the Fall
> of 2020. The student will have the choice to work on any number of
> projects in the lab that focus on the roles of Wnt signaling  during
> early AP axis specification and patterning in sea urchin and hemichordate
> embryos. The student will also have opportunities to contribute to our
> collaboration with the Counterman lab. 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.
>
> Auburn University is situated in the quintessential college town of
> Auburn, Alabama and is located close to several major cities (e.g. Atlanta
> [1.25 hrs] and Birmingham [2 hrs]), the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico
> and Atlantic Ocean, and the Appalachian Mountains. You can learn more
> about the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University at
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.auburn.edu%2Fcosam%2Fdepartments%2Fbiology%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C330ae6fcc6ab410a78e608d768336039%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637092442176342896&sdata=fAu3SohZ7nVFQ%2FQ33PZiMMybQ1fG9Su89VU%2Fj6zs8d0%3D&reserved=0.
>
> Interested applicants should contact Dr. Ryan Range at
> range@auburn.edu. With your inquiry, please include a CV and a brief
> description of your research interests and experience. GRE scores are not
> required by the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn. Applications
> for Fall 2020 are accepted until February 1st, 2020. In-person interviews
> at Auburn are available. There will be a graduate student recruitment
> hosted by the Department of Biological Sciences from January 21st –
> 23rd for interested students if they contact Dr. Range before December
> 31st, 2019.
>
> 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
>
> Khadka, A, Martinez-Bartolomé, M, Snyder, S, and Range, RC . A novel
> gene’s role in an ancient mechanism: secreted Frizzled-related
> protein 1 is a critical component in the Wnt signaling network
> governing anterior-posterior neuroectoderm patterning in sea urchin
> embryos. EvoDevo. 2017. DOI:10.1186/s13227-017-0089-3.
>
> Range RC. Canonical and non-canonical Wnt signaling pathways
> define the expression domains of Frizzled 5/8 and Frizzled1/2/7
> along the early anterior-posterior axis in sea urchin embryos.
> Developmental Biology. 2018. pii: S0012-1606(18)30238-0. DOI:
> 10.1016/j.ydbio.2018.10.003.
>

Graduate student opportunities are available to study butterfly evolution and development at Mississippi State University.
>
> Background:
> Butterfly wing color patterns serve as fantastic models to study the origin of adaptive novelty from evolutionary and developmental perspectives. We are seeking students for two NSF funded projects (awards 1736026 and 1755329) aimed to explore the genomic and developmental changes responsible for adaptive variation in pigment and structurally based wing color patterns.  We are particularly recruiting students interested in studying (1) the developmental pathways involved in structural coloration, or (2) the molecular evolution of gene families and networks across Lepidoptera. These are part of larger collaborative projects with Ryan Range (Auburn University), Federico Hoffmann (Mississippi State University), Riccardo papa (University of Puerto Rico) and Arnaud Martin (George Washington University). Students will have opportunities to work directly with the collaborative team to develop their specific research projects, including opportunities to visit and work directly with c
> ollaborating labs.
>
>
> Qualifications:
> We are looking for highly motivated students interested in exploring the genomic and developmental drivers of evolutionary novelty. Candidates should have a strong background in biology, and preferably basic skills in computational biology and/or molecular biology research methods. Candidates should also have good organization skills and work well in a collaborative team environment.
>
>
> How to apply:
> The positions will be based in the Counterman lab at Mississippi State University. Please email a statement of interest and CV to Brian Counterman, bcounterman@biology.msstate.edu
>
> Student applications received by December 15th will be given priority consideration for competitively awarded stipend enhancements and have chances to be invited to an on-campus visit in Spring 2020.
>
> Graduate Program:
> Mississippi State University is home to a growing group of faculty that study the evolutionary genomics of biological variation. The Department of Biological Sciences hosts an excellent graduate program in biology, and a new interdisciplinary, cross-college graduate program in Computational Biology is currently being established with anticipated start in Fall 2020. MSU is located in Starkville, a quaint southern college town with a historic downtown district that celebrates the local music and cuisine. For more information on the Counterman lab please visit the lab website: (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.countermanlab.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C15cb565ececb49414c3a08d7683389d5%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637092442873564790&sdata=PF3nz1uWa5w%2BmhvNX7b3ZHeUYjpqicsRyJrU9BF2sok%3D&reserved=0). Opportunities are available for both MS and/or PhD students.
>
>

The Barrett Lab in the Department of Biology at West Virginia University
is seeking highly motivated Ph.D. or M.S. students for admission in Fall
2020. Our lab focuses on using genomic approaches to study systematics
and evolution of plants, as well as plant-microbial interactions.

Specifically, we are looking to recruit two graduate students to join
an NSF-funded project on the genomics of rapid adaptation in an invasive
plant species, “Consortium for Plant Invasion Genomics (CPING): Combining
Big Data and Plant Collections to Understand Invasiveness.” This is a
highly collaborative project between universities in nearly all EPSCoR
states, with focal hubs in five states (WV, LA, AL, KS, and SD). Multiple
years of support for students is available.

Project:
At WVU, we will focus on Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum),
a horrible invasive weed that threatens eastern US forests, yet presents
a fascinating opportunity to study rapid evolution of invasiveness.

Research will involve: sequencing a high-quality reference genome;
fieldwork and common garden experiments to study evolution in the invasive
range; genotyping to study the number of invasions and gene flow dynamics
across space and time using contemporary and herbarium specimens;
evidence for adaptive polymorphisms; and the role of epigenetics
(e.g. transposable elements) in invasiveness. In addition, our project
will focus on a nationwide effort in the USA to train researchers in
genomic and bioinformatic techniques.

Students with skills in field biology, genomic lab techniques, and
bioinformatics are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with computer
scripting languages useful in bioinformatics (e.g., Python, Perl, R,
or UNIX) is preferable.

Dr. Barrett’s Google Scholar profile:
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Campus resources at WVU include:
WVU Genomics Core Facility, housed in the Biology Department:
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High Performance Computing:
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The WVU Evansdale Greenhouse Facility:
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Fernow Experimental Forest:
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WVU Earl Core Arboretum:  https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Farboretum.wvu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7Cbec869aef54f4bb6f49608d767477c74%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637091429041267543&sdata=F%2Fw54a8Uc8RjKFU6zSFeUha%2F8MGlHbyVO2u6PG2%2FBMM%3D&reserved=0
WVU Herbarium:  https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biology.wvu.edu%2Ffacilities%2Fherbarium&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7Cbec869aef54f4bb6f49608d767477c74%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637091429041267543&sdata=%2FjegIUPxqo70JA9kKS5T5u6S6J3NsDJt0TAu%2FaNkx20%3D&reserved=0
Ecotron and greenhouses:
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WVU and Morgantown:
*West Virginia University* is a large, diverse university with
R1 status. The *Department of Biology* has core research strengths
including plant & microbial genomics, ecology, neuroscience, and other
areas. *Morgantown* is a vibrant, diverse college town/small city,
situated in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, ~1.5 hours from
Pittsburgh, PA, and ~3 hours from Columbus, OH and Washington, D.C.

Outdoor activities abound in and around Morgantown, and throughout WV
and neighboring MD, PA, and VA.  Fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking,
skiing, biking, etc., are within a short drive of the city limits.

*Requirements and deadlines:
While the Department of Biology has a rolling application and review
process during the academic year, to be considered for nomination for
university fellowships and scholarships, all application materials must
be submitted online no later than December 1.

Application details can be found here:
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Some useful links:
WVU Biology website:  https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiology.wvu.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7Cbec869aef54f4bb6f49608d767477c74%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637091429041267543&sdata=3Yil5cVG%2B%2BQgiHzuvMmEnck6n7BbvldcO%2BdQVX3%2B%2Blg%3D&reserved=0
WVU Graduate Education:
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Please contact me (Craig Barrett, cfb0001@mail.wvu.edu); for questions
about out graduate program, please contact or our graduate chair,
Jennifer Hawkins (Jennifer.Hawkins@mail.wvu.edu).

WVU, the Department of Biology, and the Barrett Lab are committed to
diversity: women, members of minorities, first-generation college
students, students with disabilities, and veterans are strongly
encouraged to apply. For more on diversity at WVU, please visit:
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PhD in Evolutionary/Conservation Genomics
>
> The Hare Lab in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University
> is recruiting a PhD student to study evolutionary biology and conservation
> genomics with the eastern oyster as a study system. Desired start is
> Summer/Fall 2020.
>
> The Hare Lab studies ecological and evolutionary factors that affect
> population responses to environmental change over timescales relevant
> to conservation and management. Some of our research also entails
> the application of genetic markers to inform population biology and
> ecology. The eastern oyster has been a longstanding focus of the Hare
> Lab because of its fascinating biology, keystone ecosystem function,
> strong and growing aquaculture industry interest, and the need to
> improve restoration success. The recent assembly of a chromosome scale
> reference genome has enabled highly informative genomic approaches to
> our studies. Oyster projects in the Hare Lab currently include tests
> for local adaptation, measurement of selection in the lab and field,
> tests for domestication selection in breeding programs, measurement
> of introgression from aquaculture to wild oysters, genomics of stress
> tolerance at different life stages, and mapping of larval dispersal
> patterns. These studies involve field collections, field experiments,
> aquatic lab experiments, population genomic analyses and outreach with
> stakeholders.
>
> The exact project will be developed together with the selected candidate,
> depending on their interests. We seek a student with a strong academic
> record including courses in evolution, genetics, and quantitative analysis
> (stats, modeling). Desirable skills include R, computer programming,
> and bioinformatics, as well as knowledge of invertebrate biology, marine
> biology, and/or conservation biology. Previous research experience
> is needed.
>
> The Hare Lab currently has one PhD student, one MS student, a
> pedagogy-focused postdoc, a research postdoc being recruited, and
> multiple undergraduate research assistants. Funding is from diverse
> sources including the National Science Foundation, New York Sea Grant,
> Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and Cornell Atkinson Center for
> Sustainability. Our home in the Natural Resources graduate field ensures
> continual multidisciplinary interactions. The Natural Resources graduate
> field includes faculty from across campus who address the social and
> ecological dimensions of natural resources and the environment to improve
> environmental sustainability. Conservation genomics is a strength within
> Natural Resources (Hare and Therkildsen labs), and population genomics
> applied to nonmodel as well as experimental model systems is a strength
> across campus. That strength is represented and reinforced by the Cornell
> Center for Comparative and Population Genomics (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2F3cpg.cornell.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cb45163c37b674530148e08d767b1c35b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637091885490701988&sdata=D2ldyBABhVmr2Sph8mVVZOsyFus8ZPuzRJuwpjbUzDI%3D&reserved=0).
>
> Interested applicants should contact Matt Hare at mph75@cornell.edu as
> soon as possible and send (1) an updated CV, (2) a summary of your
> academic and research experiences, and (3) a short description
> of the research questions you are passionate about. The
> deadline for a formal application to the Cornell Graduate
> School for this opportunity is December 1, 2019 (instructions:
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdnr.cals.cornell.edu%2Fgraduate%2Fapplication-procedure%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cb45163c37b674530148e08d767b1c35b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637091885490701988&sdata=xny5464qdrinxaU9HeU5SDBKgfq%2FZcWfdY2ExzVwLNE%3D&reserved=0). Applicants
> from groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences and academia
> are especially encouraged to apply. For more information on research in
> the Hare Lab go to https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.cornell.edu%2Fharelab%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cb45163c37b674530148e08d767b1c35b%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637091885490701988&sdata=hqqB%2Fz2JJtr6RFQ3QAcpX47Z8ref79eygJQfUQD7Z6U%3D&reserved=0.
>

 The Tollis Lab at Northern Arizona University (NAU; https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftollislab.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cc8da7461ac474078870508d767b1d443%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637091885776705471&sdata=78Vu7SPr6fPU5M0IGZj%2B0w3UsGTPF%2FtMbN6vxbnXSDo%3D&reserved=0)
> is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student to study
> vertebrate evolutionary genomics.
>
> Research in the lab encompasses phylogenomics, comparative genomics,
> transposable element evolution, and the evolution of cancer
> suppression. The basic unifying premise of our research is to combine
> molecular and computational methods to uncover the mechanisms underlying
> the evolution of phenotypes and genome structure, as well as outstanding
> questions in phylogenetics. The taxonomic focus of these questions
> vary widely, but current projects include: molecular evolutionary rates
> and the phylogenomics of squamate reptiles; rates of transposition in
> rapidly evolving versus slowly evolving clades; population genomics of
> elephants, bats and other vertebrates; and differential gene expression
> of DNA damage response in various vertebrate species. The successful
> Ph.D. student will have considerable flexibility in crafting a thesis
> with Dr. Tollis that incorporates all of these topics and more.
>
> The successful student will be admitted to the Ph.D. program
> in Informatics with a Health and Bioinformatics Emphasis
> in the School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems at NAU
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> Health and Biological data are being generated at a rapid pace. Both
> data types fall into the category of big data science that requires
> considerable computational skill and infrastructure if we are to gain new
> insights into human health, disease, and biodiversity. The scientists
> in the Health and Bioinformatics research group at NAU have met this
> challenge by incorporating molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics,
> health informatics, epidemiology, statistics, and computer science. Our
> expertise spans metagenomics, pathogen detection, infectious disease,
> phylogenetics, comparative genomics, population genetics, molecular
> evolution, secondary data analysis, epidemiological modeling, and
> cancer. We collaborate with community partners and research institutions
> throughout the world as well as here at NAU and in Flagstaff, and are
> funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the United
> States Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, Arizona
> Game & Fish Department, and the Arizona Department of Health Services.
>
> A student stipend will be provided through a combination of research
> and teaching assistantships.
>
> Flagstaff, AZ has been rated one of the happiest cities in America,
> with four seasons, year-round recreation, terrific college vibe, and
> a laid-back attitude. We are close to the Phoenix metropolitan area,
> but even closer to Sedona and the Grand Canyon, and are surrounded by
> mountainous national forest.
>
> Interested students should e-mail Marc Tollis (marc.tollis@nau.edu)
> with the following:
>
> 1. A cover letter describing the student’s educational background,
>   research interests and experience, interest in the lab, and career
>   plans with a Ph.D.
> 2. A curriculum vitae including contact information and references.
> 3. A writing sample that could include a co-authored published
>   manuscript, preprint, undergraduate thesis.
>
> Marc Tollis, Ph.D.
> Assistant Professor
> School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems
> College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences
> Northern Arizona University
> Room 117 | 1295 S Knoles Drive | Flagstaff, AZ | 86011
> Phone: (928) 523-3406
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> Marc Tollis <Marc.Tollis@nau.edu>
>

Graduate student and postdoc opportunities to study gall wasp (Cynipidae)
> evolution at Penn State.
>
> Background:
> Gall wasps comprise thousands of species that manipulate host plant
> development to create tumor-like structures, called galls, in which
> wasp larvae feed while being protected from predators and the outside
> environment. These galls exhibit diverse architectures and develop in
> specific locations on host-plant species depending on the wasp species
> that initiated the gall. While wasps are likely using molecular signals to
> alter plant development to generate these novel structures, the mechanisms
> are unknown. Through our NSF-funded project (grant number 1856626), we
> aim to shed light on the evolution of gall wasps and their galls using
> phylogenomic data, examine molecular mechanisms of gall induction, and to
> develop new tools for research on these wasps in North America. Multiple
> opportunities are available to pursue some combination of phylogenomics,
> taxonomy, informatics, genomics, transcriptomics, and chemical ecology
> with project PIs.
>
> Qualifications:
> Interested students/postdocs should have a passion for discovery, interest
> in biodiversity, strong background in biology and molecular research,
> and, given the large scale of this project, good organization skills
> and attention to detail.
>
> How to apply:
> This position will based in University Park, PA in the Hines and/or Deans
> Labs and involve a team of project investigators including Drs. Andrew
> Deans, Heather Hines, John Tooker (all PSU), Seán Brady (Smithsonian),
> and Matt Buffington (USDA SEL). Please email a statement of interest
> and CV to Andrew Deans (ard19@psu.edu) or Heather Hines (hmh19@psu.edu).
>
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> “Deans, Andrew Robert” <ard19@psu.edu>
>

Battelle manages and operates the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) project, which is solely funded by the National Science Foundation. A 30+ year project dedicated to understanding how changes in climate, land use and invasive species impact ecology, the observatory’s scientists and engineers are collecting a comprehensive range of ecological data on a continental scale across 20 eco-climatic domains representing US ecosystems.  Our teams use cutting-edge technology, including an airborne observation platform that captures images of regional landscapes and vegetation; mobile, relocatable, and fixed data collection sites with automated ground sensors to monitor soil and atmosphere; and trained field crews who observe and sample populations of diverse organisms and collect soil and water data.  Once structures are completed, a leading edge cyberinfrastructure will calibrate, store and publish this information.  The Observatory includes more than 500+ personnel and is the first of its kind designed to detect and enable forecasting of ecological change at continental scales. For more information about the NEON project, visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.neonscience.org%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C1734a73286ed44ee3cf808d767591dcb%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637091504779348101&amp;sdata=qWGEDrfCStdjhEotyH0%2FmOLiH5d3oL658qsjzFe16WU%3D&amp;reserved=0 .

We are currently seeking Lead Temporary Field Technicians across the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

LOCATION/TERM DATES – Nationwide. Visit our website for specific locations and term dates.

JOB SUMMARY

Lead Temporary Field Technicians perform and supervise seasonal and periodic sampling of physical, chemical and biological data at one (1)-five (5) field sites, while exercising good judgement and decision-making abilities to interpret protocol requirements. Lead Temporary Field Technicians are assigned an area of primary responsibility within the scope of data collection: botany, entomology, mammalogy (except Puerto Rico and Hawaii), or limnology (except Hawaii).

Field observations and collection are conducted using approximately 30 different protocols and multiple Standard Operating Procedures with varying schedule requirements based on local ecosystem and current field conditions.

Daily and weekly work schedules will fluctuate.  Workdays can be up to twelve hours long and may be split with both morning and evening work, with work, at times, beginning at dawn and going through to dusk.  Workweeks can include weekends and occasionally may be up to 12 consecutive days.

Individuals are responsible for their own housing and transportation to primary work location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

*             Performs and supervises field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, terrain, diverse assigned biomes, etc.).

*             Provides training to seasonal and temporary field personnel.

*             Follows established, standardized field procedures for sample collection; records data from sample collection; and processes samples.

*             Records activities and completed work according to Field Operations protocol.

*             Follows safety and Field Operations policy and procedures.

*             Reports issues with implementation of procedures and coordinates resolution with manager and technicians.

*             Assists with routine administrative duties, special projects and other duties as assigned.

*             Carries, moves and lifts field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) to assigned field site (which involves diverse and uneven terrain).

REQUIRED: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

*             High School Diploma.  May require an Associate’s degree or experience as a fully qualified Temporary Field Technician with one (1) – two (2) years of related experience

*             Knowledge of best practices for accurate and repeatable field and laboratory measurements across multiple scientific disciplines. Complex and variable systems require judgment and independent decision-making abilities

*             Technical skills using best practices in field and ability to identify aquatic or terrestrial flora and fauna to genus and species.

*             Due to the limited number of positions in each domain, technicians must be willing and able to learn and perform procedures and methods outside of the primary responsibility.

*             Willingness to perform maintenance and field sampling outdoors in sparsely populated, remote locations, with distances ranging from 1/2 hour to 6 hours from the domain office. Overnight travel, hiking off trail, and wading in water are typical in most locations.

*             Ability and willingness to work varied field operations schedules (up to 12+ hours per day), including split-shift, part-time, pre-dawn early mornings, evenings and weekends.

*             Ability to hike off trail, long distances, on uneven terrain, at remote locations, in all types of weather, carrying packs weighing up to 40lbs.

*             Ability to work on instrument towers ranging in height from 26 feet to 240 feet and at altitudes of up to 11,000 feet (depending on assigned Domain), involving the ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs.

*             Ability to withstand exposure to fumes, dust, and noise. Field work may require frequent exposure to toxicodendrons (e.g. poison ivy and poison oak), ticks, biting insects and other natural hazards.

*             Proficiency with MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word).

*             Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

*             High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

*             Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

*             Strong work ethic and enthusiasm.

Previous NEON Project field experience will be highly considered.

Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

Employment is contingent on background screen, drug screen, motor vehicle records check and physical.

Must possess a current and valid State issued driver’s license with insurable Department of Motor vehicle record (parking violations, minor driving offenses excluded) as determined by Battelle’s insurance provider.

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Battelle provides employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

Thanks,

Hannah Eichenberger-Gay

Recruiter

Office: 720.330.1669

heichenberger-gay@battelleecology.org

Battelle

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WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER

Research Assistant Arctic

Application deadline: November 15, 2019

SUMMARY:  The Woods Hole Research Center seeks a Research Assistant to support several projects related to carbon cycling, landscape disturbances, and vegetation dynamics in the Arctic. The successful candidate will use remote sensing, geospatial data, and modeling techniques to investigate ongoing changes in the Arctic, including gas emission craters in the Siberian Arctic, changing fluxes of CO2, and boreal forest demographics and disturbances. This position requires expertise in advanced statistical techniques and working with geospatial data. Previous experience working in the Arctic is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Process and analyze high to moderate-resolution satellite imagery and derived geospatial data in a cloud-based analytical platform.

Develop statistical models for multivariate change detection analyses to identify landscape changes associated with abrupt landscape disturbance.

Analyze Earth System Model output.

Work independently and coordinate with project leads and collaborators.

Work in a highly collaborative environment to analyze, synthesize, and present results.

Manage project data and oversee data archiving.

Qualifications and Experience

MS in Earth System Science, Ecology, Biogeochemistry, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

Experience with remote sensing data and advanced statistical techniques, including modeling of large data sets.

Experience with script writing and programming, including environments such as Python and R.

Experience with Google Cloud Platform, including SAAS products such as Google Earth Engine.

Experience in desktop GIS.

Strong organizational, analytic, and written and oral communication skills.

Ability and willingness to learn new technical skills as needed.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a constantly evolving environment.

Understanding of Arctic system processes and experience in Arctic research, including synthesis, field, and remote sensing-based research.

Application deadline: November 15, 2019

Desired Start Date: January, 2020 or sooner

Salary Range: $48,000 to $54,000, depending on experience. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. WHRC offers a very generous benefits package.

Appointment: This is a two-year appointment with the potential to extend dependent upon funding.

Application Instructions: To apply, please send cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position and referencing Research Assistant Job RNRA19, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to jobopenings@whrc.org. Please type RNRA19 in the subject line.

The Woods Hole Research Center is an independent, nonprofit institute focused on environmental science, policy, and education. WHRC is an equal opportunity employer.