The Agroecology Program at Archbold Biological Station (ABS) is seeking an intern (6 to 12 months) to assist with grassland ecology, wetland ecology, and range management research on our 10,400-acre cattle ranch in south-central Florida (Buck Island Ranch). The intern will be supervised by Dr. Elizabeth Boughton in a dynamic lab with 2 post-doctoral research associates, 2 research assistants, 1 environmental technician, and 1 ecohydrologist.

Internship highlights:

Buck Island Ranch is both an operational cattle ranch and an experimental field station, with a heavy focus on applied ecology. We are thinking both locally and globally. We are part of the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Network (LTAR, US-wide) and the nutrient network (NutNet, worldwide).

Interns will:

      •      Experience life on a cattle ranch in a collaborative environment.

      •      Assist with research on the effects of prescribed fire, cattle grazing, and pasture management on grasslands and wetlands ecosystems (see our two documentaries https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dy6_WhY3aZB0&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cdcc42504d0fe4aeaac1308d77259c024%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637103602118358654&sdata=ttXwllFdiEbGv1JfNPhEnUX2xXqFehvuJawZdg5Swr0%3D&reserved=0, https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrGV_G6dnYHg&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cdcc42504d0fe4aeaac1308d77259c024%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637103602118358654&sdata=SpSIHpREax%2FLu8fmpmLF1eZmJ8H8cMUd8MgLDH%2BdhS4%3D&reserved=0).

      •      Work 20 hours per week assisting with field and lab projects, typically but not always Monday – Friday.

      •      Dedicate remaining time to designing and implementing an independent research project that fits within our research program, with a report and a presentation at the end of the internship.

Who should apply?

      •      Ideal for recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science or any related fields.

      •      Students interested in applied science who contemplate non-academic positions such as Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

      •      Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in applied ecology, wetland ecology, rangeland ecology.

Requirements and internship responsibilities

      •      Highly motivated and enthusiastic about living and working in a rural field-station setting. A valid Driver’s license and own transportation for personal activities is required.

      •      Respectful of others, as successful interns will share lodging with other interns.

      •      Detail-oriented with respect to following sampling protocols and managing data.

      •      High tolerance for the extreme heat and humidity that prevail during late spring through summer in southern Florida.

Duties will include a combination of the following:

      •      Plant community surveys (in wetlands and/or grasslands) and plant biomass collection.

      •      Soil sampling, water sampling and groundwater well monitoring.

      •      Lab work including soil sieving, biomass grinding, and basic chemistry analysis.

      •      Greenhouse gas fluxes measurements (N2O, CH4, and CO2), Eddy covariance tower maintenance, and weather station maintenance.

      •      Data entry.

      •      Helping with prescribed fires & site visit for water monitoring projects.

Benefit for the successful intern

      •      Interns will be trained in every aspect of scientific research, from project choice, experimental design, and statistical analysis to oral and written presentations. This will prepare interns for graduate school and/or higher-level report writing required by government agencies. Some interns published their projects in peer-reviewed journals.

      •      Opportunity to get more familiar with advanced technology (e.g., Eddy covariance, CO2 and methane sensors).

      •      Experience in applied ecology.

Compensation

      •      Interns receive lodging at Buck Island Ranch (11 miles away from ABS).

      •      Weekly stipend of $245.

How to apply?

      •      To apply please email the following to Dr. Elizabeth Boughton (eboughton@archbold-station.org) and Dr. Grégory Sonnier (gsonnier@archbold-station.org):

              o A recent CV.

              o A cover letter stating research interests and a description of previous research experience.

              o The contact information for three references.

      • Deadline to apply is December 6, 2019, for a desired starting date in late January, early February 2020.

Questions about the program

Please refer to Archbold Biological Station website for more details on our program: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archbold-station.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cdcc42504d0fe4aeaac1308d77259c024%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637103602118358654&sdata=Mv%2B2lnceB8oQTO7CwWHYVkESbH3mrcubQfEqABfhdB8%3D&reserved=0.

If you have additional questions regarding the program, please contact Dr. Grégory Sonnier (gsonnier@archbold-station.org).

Job Description:
> The Patterson lab at Michigan State University is looking for a PhD
> student interested in genome evolution and how novel variation can be
> generated during periods of intense abiotic stress over short generational
> timescales.  Students will develop independent dissertation projects that
> explore how human selection can change weedy genomes in agroecosystems
> and what that might mean for the future of weed control. Applications
> received before January 1st, 2019 will be given full consideration.
>
> Lab Description:
> Dr. Patterson’s research program utilizes the most current techniques
> in genomics to understand the structure and plasticity of weedy genomes
> and how that plasticity influences the success of weedy species.  We are
> especially interested in how genome rearrangements (i.e. transposable
> elements and copy number variation) form and are utilized as novel sources
> of genetic variation for weed adaptation to abiotic stresses. We also work
> on herbicides and how they affect plant physiology and how resistance
> evolves on rapid timescales in weedy species. We also work to generate
> genomic resources for the weed science community and to discover  the
> molecular mechanisms of resistance.
>
> Requirements:
> A B.S. in Botany, Genetics, Agronomy, Evolutionary Biology or related
> field.
>
> How To Apply:
> Contact Dr. Eric Patterson by email: Patte543@msu.edu and be sure to
> check: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.canr.msu.edu%2Fpsm%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ce7ee2fc79cce4a18976708d77270a6b1%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637103700467973572&sdata=7GL9msMvfhqHKJt6GYTz6n3Qe6PlwQfDlVLoPwXAKvQ%3D&reserved=0.

Research Assistant
>
> The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
> (UMCES) is seeking applicants for a faculty research assistant
> at the Horn Point Laboratory (HPL) in the Plough Laboratory
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.umces.edu%2Flouis-plough)in&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ce69e46db9fe54e0b632c08d7726652d9%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637103656115470752&sdata=iLlz%2B2qCKcAlSlGxfirAlcmEkDPRJG5%2BdKfvnXn8HdY%3D&reserved=0 Cambridge MD.
>
> The position will be a full-time Faculty Research Assistant (BA or
> BS degree required) in support of grant-funded projects related to the
> population genetic analyses of estuarine and marine animals, particularly
> invertebrates (blue crabs, oysters, and zooplankton).  Laboratory duties
> will include tissue preservation and DNA extraction, environmental DNA
> sampling, quantitative PCR and analysis, and preparation of genomic
> libraries for next-generation sequencing (NGS). The technician may also
> be involved in field work (local) collecting animals on small craft or
> from shore, and will assist with finfish care and shellfish culturing
> at HPL. Finally, the technician will be expected to assist in data
> organization/analysis and preparation of reports/manuscripts.
>
> Field work may include light duty lifting (50 pounds), work on small boats
> (25 ft) and walking short distances between sample sites in lightly or
> heavily wooded areas.
>
> Routine lab work may include the use of chemicals that require gloves,
> proper clothing, and eye protection.
>
> Required skills include: laboratory experience in molecular genetics
> (e.g. PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction; ideally in
> a research setting), handling of large datasets in spreadsheets, and
> familiarity/experience with bio statistical analysis using software such
> as R or similar. A willingness to be in the field for short periods
> of time (day trips) and to manage live cultures of larvae or fish is
> also required.
>
> Ideal applicants will have some prior experience preparing next
> generation sequencing libraries and some familiarity with UNIX/Linux
> for command-line processing of genomic data sets. Some experience with
> animal culture or care (especially larval shellfish culture) is also a
> plus. Funding is currently available for two years with additional time
> possible dependent on future funding. Salary will be commensurate with
> experience and a comprehensive benefits package is available.
>
> To apply, please visit: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fumces.peopleadmin.com%2Fpostings%2F1359&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ce69e46db9fe54e0b632c08d7726652d9%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637103656115470752&sdata=ZS%2BM8oNsQuUESsUOsZ%2FEnTjG5742QF5E6fJ1Bp6ma0E%3D&reserved=0
>
> To receive full consideration, apply by December 23nd, 2019.
>
> UMCES is an AA/EOE institution. Individuals with disabilities, veterans,
> women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Addie C. Cropper
> Human Resources Associate II
> UMCES Horn Point Lab
> 410.221.8241
>

Graduate student:UCLA.MicrobiomeEvolution
>
> Graduate student position atUCLAon the evolutionary dynamics of the
> microbiome.
>
> A PhD position starting in Fall 2020 is available in the lab of
> Dr. Nandita Garud in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
> at the University of California, Los Angeles. We are broadly interested
> in understanding the evolutionary dynamics of natural populations with
> a current focus on the microbiome. The lab develops statistical and
> computational methods to gain insight into evolutionary processes from
> population genomic data.
>
> Students will have substantial input in the specific nature of their
> research project. However, the project should broadly fit within the
> lab¢s goals of learning about adaptation in natural populations and
> evolutionary dynamics in the microbiome. As this is a computational lab,
> prior experience in in programming in R, Perl, or Python, and shell
> scripting is preferred.
>
> Additional information can be found at:http://garud.eeb.ucla.edu
>
> The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department atUCLAoffers
> a cutting-edge research environment with many opportunities for
> collaboration. The lab will have affiliations with the Microbiome Center
> atUCLAand the Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biology atUCLA.
>
> Interested candidates should apply to the EEB program atUCLAby December
> 1 and specify Dr. Nandita Garud as a Prospective Faculty Advisor
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eeb.ucla.edu%2Fgrad_onlineappl.php&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Ce1ddf723938c4df3e43f08d77266602e%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637103656335754650&sdata=0lcjvZ1cWBylJcXSXttbAafcEYW%2B5IfQq3AoanP5iww%3D&reserved=0).  Direct inquiries are
> also welcome at ngarud@ucla.edu.
>
> Nandita Garud <nandita.garud@gmail.com>
>
>

PhD Positions in Brassicaceae de novo gene evolution and function

The Casola and Pepper labs at Texas A&M University seek candidate PhD
students to work on de novo gene evolution. This project will combine
comparative genomics, machine learning approaches and reverse genetics
to study the evolutionary dynamics and biological impact of de novo
gene in Brassicaceae, with a special focus on Arabidopsis thaliana and
Brassica spp.

Prospective students should email a short description of research
interests and a CV to Claudio Casola (ccasola@tamu.edu) or Alan Pepper
(apepper@bio.tamu.edu). Students are encouraged to get in touch as
soon as possible in order to be eligible for funding opportunities
through the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology interdisciplinary program
https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feeb.tamu.edu%2Fgraduate-program%2Fprospective-students-2%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cpamela.diggle%40uconn.edu%7Ca8931e6aebc045cb68df08d7724cc493%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637103546347456156&amp;sdata=PhN1BA%2BnrKDUUoP0%2FbaCxjqSqXl2Fy6fqPOqhB1RD20%3D&amp;reserved=0. For full
consideration, applications for Fall 2020 to the EEB program should be
received by December 9, 2019.

Individuals from underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly
encouraged to apply.

The BridgeUP: STEM program at the AMNH is excited to announce that the
>    application for the Helen Fellowship is open.  This fellowship is a
>    one-year residency for post-baccalaureate, self-identifying females,
>    to devote time immersed in computational scientific research and
>    educational outreach at the AMNH.  This fellowship is an initiative at
>    the AMNH dedicated to increasing the diversity of the talent pipeline
>    by providing underrepresented students access to the skills and tools
>    required for the 21st Century.
>
>    To learn more about the fellowship and the application process, visit
>    https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amnh.org%2Flearn-teach%2Fhigher-education%2Fhelen-fellowship&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C62b9fdc393eb4d5d36c608d772660197%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637103654747162962&amp;sdata=swP4KNPwxtSHBDlXICp2k3dMCKEHUuMkdK1Q5XVYjTU%3D&amp;reserved=0.
>
>    A colorful PDF flyer can be downloaded at this website.
>
>    Who is eligible to apply?
>    The fellowship is intended for recent college graduates with a conferred
>    bachelor¢s or master¢s degree in computer science, natural sciences,
>    applied mathematics, computational science, or other relevant majors
>    prior to the fellowship start date in September.
>
>    What are the benefits?
>    Fellows will receive an annual salary of $70,000 plus generous benefits.
>    Funding is also available for research, travel and equipment expenses.
>
>    How do I apply?
>    The online application is now open and is due by midnight of January
>   19, 2020.  To learn more about application requirements, visit
>    https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amnh.org%2Flearn-teach%2Fhigher-education%2Fhelen-fellowship&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C62b9fdc393eb4d5d36c608d772660197%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637103654747162962&amp;sdata=swP4KNPwxtSHBDlXICp2k3dMCKEHUuMkdK1Q5XVYjTU%3D&amp;reserved=0.
>

The Center for Biodiversity Research at the University of Memphis
> (Department of Biological Sciences) is recruiting graduate students for
> 2020. Our Biodiversity Scholars Program offers research and stipend
> awards for exceptionally qualified candidates. Apply by February 1,
> 2020 for full consideration. Please see our website for more information
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.umbiodiversity.org&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C8aec61f8de55413ee85508d77265ee33%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637103654421000713&amp;sdata=cIrSg52CH99wMJKzjiZuCjf939PGdeT6cnChAEvYk88%3D&amp;reserved=0).
>
>
> Duane McKenna PhD
> William Hill Professor of Biology
> Department of Biological Sciences
> Director, Center for Biodiversity Research
> Co-Director, Agriculture & Food Technologies
> Research Cluster, FedEx Institute of Technology
> University of Memphis
> Memphis, TN 38152
>
>
> “Duane McKenna (dmckenna)” <dmckenna@memphis.edu>
>

The Applied Ecology Laboratory at the University of Nevada Las Vegas is hiring four full-time botanists/research assistants (salary position) for February 2020 through May 2020 (4 mo). The latest start date can be February 10 but preferred start date is February 3. Project sites will be in southern Nevada and southeastern California (Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert). All applicants are encouraged to review climate and spring weather conditions for the southern Nevada and southern California regions before applying.

All applicants must be a United States citizen, have a current and valid state driver’s license, and have no personal at-fault accidents in the last five years. Applicants will be required to fill out an I-9 form and submit personal identification for review.

Qualified applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in biology or environmental science or a related degree, or equivalent years’ experience (3-4 years); experience using dichotomous keys; experience operating a 4WD truck or other 4WD vehicle; outdoor/field experience (e.g., camping, hiking); and experience with field navigation (compass, map, GPS).

To qualify for this position, field and botany experience are required.

A preference will be given to candidates that have professional or academic experience with plant identification in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, are familiar with and have used regionally applicable dichotomous keys (e.g., Desert Jepson, Arizona Flora, the Flora of Utah), and have some field or laboratory project management experience.

However, this is a great opportunity for those looking for a career bridge out of a college undergraduate program or have little project management experience and want to gain this type of experience to become more competitive for future jobs and graduate programs. Botanists/research assistants will be responsible for aspects of field, laboratory, and greenhouse projects, including organizing a field/laboratory schedule with colleagues, data collection and entry, QA/QC, maintaining a digital photograph and plant database archive, data analysis preparation, and compiling literature.

All camping will be car camping. State vehicles will be provided for projects. Per diem applies to specific out-of-state projects only. No housing is provided.

To apply please send a statement of interest to introduce yourself, a CV or resume, and two-three references to Lindsay Chiquoine (lindsay.chiquoine@unlv.edu). Please include in the subject line the position (botanist/research assistant position).

To learn more about the Applied Ecology Laboratory at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, please visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fabellaappliedecologylab.wordpress.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474060936&amp;sdata=x%2B9Pbk1ccm1gjOCwPW5sIMrevjV3xeSQh1a5NHjw3Sk%3D&amp;reserved=0

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Texas A&M University

is seeking applicants to fill a full-time position as an Ecology Field

Station Manager and Research Associate. Review of applications begins Dec 1

st, 2019. For the full position description, please see the ESSM job board:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fessm.tamu.edu%2Fjobs%2F2019%2Fecology-field-station-manager-and-research-associate%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474040947&sdata=uGa8jsVVcNw3jNHjynBiDffB%2B%2Fyhqo6%2FwoX9SS6ORpc%3D&reserved=0.

To apply, please use the following link:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com%2FAgriLife_Research_External%2Fjob%2FCollege-Station-AL-RSCH%2FResearch-Associate_R-025321&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474040947&sdata=C7RQRygxAVe%2FehbUefssurtjP222V0GUjJ8Crnn%2FQ%2B4%3D&reserved=0.

The successful applicant will serve primarily as the manager of the Ecology

and Natural Resources Teaching Area, a field station located in College

Station near the main Texas A&M campus. In that role, there will be

opportunities in post oak savanna restoration and ecological research,

environmental education and outreach, and facilities and equipment

maintenance. The research associate aspect of the position involves

occasional travel to field sites around the state to assist in technical

aspects of ongoing Texas A&M research.

For questions related to the online application process, please contact Ms.

Theresa Nemec (tnemec@tamu.edu).

For inquiries about aspects of the position that are not answered in the

above links, please contact Joe Veldman (veldman@tamu.edu)

The Brunet Lab (Brunet Site – https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Ftz5ukks&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474020962&amp;sdata=TdEAzPAGXj0qCeZgWU1T6ol5zeUkDfrchqKAV0Dm%2F74%3D&amp;reserved=0) in Madison, WI is seeking a full time temporary laboratory technician. This is a time-limited appointment with a maximum duration of 180 work days, available immediately. The successful candidate will provide laboratory support for research that examines how pollinator behavior affects gene flow in agricultural landscapes. This is a federal position (GS level 6/7) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The laboratory is part of the Vegetable Crops Research Unit (VCRU) in Madison, WI. An American citizenship is required.

Major duties may include, but are not limited to: performing a variety of technical procedures in a laboratory, field and greenhouse environment; handling different bee species; statistically analyzing and summarizing experimental data; assisting with experiments on bee behavior and seed germination.

The candidate should have: a bachelor or more advanced degree in Biological/Agricultural Sciences or related areas with a GPA ≥ 3.0; fieldwork experience; willingness to learn. Previous experience working with bees and analyzing data in statistical software (such as R, SAS, etc.) is desirable. A master degree is preferred.

Apply via indeed link, be sure to include resume with brief statement of interest!

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indeed.com%2Fjobs%3Fq%3DBiological%2520Science%2520technician%26l%3DMadison%252C%2520WI%26vjk%3Df19f24964189c4fe&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7Cafae28f30cd84b46b3e708d76e6c014c%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637099282474020962&amp;sdata=ErlGP11XMjA7J0uUdBTS20iOiiKLEkaDKNB3WVyXs7A%3D&amp;reserved=0

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary