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).
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> 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:
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 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
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnau.edu%2Fschool-of-informatics-computing-and-cyber-systems%2Fphd-informatics-and-computing%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cc8da7461ac474078870508d767b1d443%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637091885776705471&sdata=wo%2B%2F5iWAgV3zxk%2F2QqW96jgKKVzD7WhBpKHb83E34%2BI%3D&reserved=0).
> 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.

*To learn more and apply please follow the link below:*

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The Great Basin Institute (GBI) is a non-profit organization that promotes

environmental education, research and service throughout the West. The

Institute advances ecological literacy and conservation through educational

outreach and direct service programs. GBI recruits seasonal and annual

personnel through our AmeriCorps Intern, Ecological Monitoring, and

Research Associate programs to support federal, state and local land

management agencies on a wide variety of projects in natural, cultural, and

recreation resource management. GBI seeks a Recruitment and Compliance

Coordinator to support all aspects of placing qualified candidates in

positions based in Nevada and other western states. The Recruitment and

Compliance Coordinator works with GBI program staff to advertise and

promote professional development opportunities locally and nation-wide;

coordinate interviews, reference-check and on-boarding procedures; as well

as ensure compliance with GBI and agency rules and regulations. Excellent

verbal and written communication and strong organizational skills are

required for this position.

*Specific duties:*

   – Assist with the implementation and improvement of GBI’s annual

   recruitment strategy and plan;

   – Advertise available employment opportunities for designated GBI

   programs via the internet, lists of alumni, university and agency contacts,

  newspapers, public presentations, events, social media, etc.;

   – Aid in maintaining relationships with colleges/universities,

   professional societies, non-governmental organizations, alumni and other

   recruitment sources;

   – Support GBI’s diversity recruitment and placement strategy;

   – Represent GBI during some general public and recruitment outreach at

   events and job fairs.

   – Recruitment/Onboarding:

      – Collect and screen applications and respond to employment inquiries;

      – Assist with conducting interviews for designated positions;

      – Conduct reference checks;

      – Prepare and distribute new hire paperwork, and update new hire and

      resource documents as necessary;

      – Generate new employee contracts and profiles, and collect, file and

      track new hire paperwork; and

      – Routinely review, augment and update recruitment strategies for

      programs and individual projects.

   – Compliance

      – Maintain and audit files to ensure compliance with regulations and

      guidelines; and

      – Routinely review, augment and update compliance strategies for

      programs and individual projects.

*Compensation:*• Wage: $16.00+/hour, DOE

• Benefits: Health insurance (medical, dental, vision); paid holidays, sick

leave, and vacation

*Timeline:*Initial appointment beginning in November/December 2019 through

November/December 2020; annually renewable pending performance and funding

availability

*Requirements:*

   – Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or prior experience in

   supporting job functions;

   – Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic office

   environment, and to consistently enact high performance standards and a

   strong work and team ethic in support of the mission of GBI;

   – Relevant or related recruitment experience, including generating

   position descriptions, conducting interviews, reference checks, public

   relations, promotion/advertisement, and maintaining databases;

   – Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, in

   response to inquiries, and with applicants and candidates for positions,

   agency partners, and GBI program and administrative staff;

   – Experience working with non-profit organizations and/or federal or

   state agencies preferred;

   – Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot on a daily basis;

   – Acute attention to detail with an ability to synthesize complex

   information, including federal regulations and policies;

   – Strongly developed organizational skills and ability to self-motivate;

   and

   – Experience with spreadsheet and database software.

All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable

check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal

background check.

Could you please post the below opportunity for MS grads to the EEB website?

Research Associate Sensory Welfare

Science Operations Research Associate based at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

Position Description:

Join us as part of a dynamic team and science-based culture where our mission is to Lead Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Care for animals and the environment, Connect people to nature and Conserve our natural resources. The successful candidate will assist in monitoring and managing the sensory environments of animals, such as sound pressure level, light intensity and wavelength, ground vibration, temperature, and other environmental variables. The candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the environmental assessment program, conduct animal behavior research as needed, support general animal-welfare related initiatives, and will engage park guests about our animal science programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the Sensory Environment program:

Collect environmental data including sound, light, ground vibration and temperature, analyze and interpret data, and generate reports

Work with other scientists and animal care staff to find and implement solutions that provide animals with sensory environments that promote positive welfare

As needed, assist in animal behavior research on animals (data observation and collection, behavioral scoring from video, behavioral data analysis)

Assist in animal welfare-related tasks, such as researching literature on issues related to animal welfare, generating reports related to animal welfare, and assisting in animal-welfare related initiatives.

Give presentations and prepare manuscripts as needed

Teach course in how to develop effective posters and presentations (effective science communication)

Engage with park guests about our animal behavior research

Term: This is a three-year contract appointment (with 6 months probationary period). The start date may be as soon as January 2020. The position is an independent contribution via a contract with the New College of Florida, but the candidate will be based at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®. Applicant must be able to work in the United States. Employer will not pay fees associated with relocation or visa/work permit applications.

Required qualifications:

Masters degree in biology, zoology or related field

Experience conducting behavioral research on animals

Experience measuring environmental data (sound, light, vibration, temperature, or other environmental variables).

Ability to manage day-to-day operations of large projects in coordination with many partners

Ability to operate and troubleshoot technical equipment and software

Excellent written and oral communication skills for both formal and informal audiences

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in a zoo or aquarium

Knowledge of statistical software or other technical skills related to animal behavior research

Knowledge of GIS mapping software

Specific research in animal welfare science

Send cover letter (1 page or less), resume, and contact information for 3 references to:

Joseph M. Soltis, Ph.D.

Joseph.Soltis@disney.com

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

PO Box 10000

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000

Closing date: December 9, 2019.

How to Apply

Send cover letter (1 page or less), resume, and contact information for 3 references to:

Joseph M. Soltis, Ph.D.

Joseph.Soltis@disney.com

 The Gompert lab in the Department of Biology at Utah State University
> (USU) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PhD student to
> study the ecological causes and evolutionary genetic consequences
> of fluctuating selection and contemporary evolution. Research in the
> lab addresses fundamental questions in evolutionary genetics. We are
> particularly interested in the genetic architecture of ecologically
> important traits, the determinants of genetic variation and molecular
> evolution in natural populations, and the nature and evolution of species
> boundaries and barriers to gene flow.  This specific position is funded
> through a NSF CAREER award to Gompert. A stipend will be provided via a
> mixture of teaching and research assistantships. Review of applicants will
> begin November 25, 2019. The start date for the PhD project is fall 2020.
>
> In the struggle for existence, organisms interact with each other and
> with their environment. Variation in climate, weather, and species
> interactions can cause variation in the direction and strength of
> natural selection. Differences in selection across space cause local
> adaptation. However, whether seasonal, yearly or longer-term fluctuations
> in selection are equally important for evolution is unknown. Selection
> that varies over time can cause rapid evolution. It can also erode
> or maintain variation for individual traits or genes, but may or may
> not be an important factor in evolutionary dynamics more broadly. In
> this NSF-funded project, the Gompert lab will use computer simulations,
> experiments, and genome sequencing of populations sampled across multiple
> generations to fill this knowledge gap.
>
> We are looking for a PhD student interested in collaborating on
> the project. The PhD student will develop computational methods to
> quantify the prevalence, causes and targets of fluctuating selection
> from population genomic time-series data. Additional components of
> the PhD student’s dissertation will be tailored to the student’s
> interests and background. Possible project include: (i) developing
> theory on the consequences of fluctuating selection, (ii) studying
> the evolutionary genomic consequences of fluctuating selection in
> quasi-natural selection lab experiments (with cowpea seed beetles), or
> (iii) identifying the causes and consequences of fluctuating selection
> (or contemporary evolution) using population genomic time-series from
> natural populations of Lycaeides butterflies.
>
> The successful candidate should have previous training in evolutionary
> biology, population genetics, applied math and statistics, or
> computational biology. Some proficiency with R (or other language, e.g.,
> C) or experience working with population genomic data is preferable, but
> not essential. Students with or without a Master’s degree are encouraged
> to apply. We welcome and encourage enthusiastic and open-minded applicants
> from any nation, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic
> class. For more information about the Gompert lab, including a statement
> of mentoring philosophy and expectations, please visit the lab website
> at https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgompertlab.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C95cf7cc2880c44d314e608d765e6b5e0%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637089913879538776&amp;sdata=6J%2BzyZGq3UvfLToXclPHVpovM5wdvIbuie65aMVR%2BVI%3D&amp;reserved=0.
>
> USU is a public land-grant research university in Logan, Utah (USA). The
> Department of Biology and USU offer excellent opportunities for education,
> training, funding, and collaboration. Graduate students in the department
> have the option of pursuing a PhD in Biology or in the inter-departmental
> Ecology program. Located in the Rocky Mountains, the Logan area also
> offers exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation.
>
> Interested students should e-mail me (zach.gompert@usu.edu) with the
> following:
>
> 1. A cover letter describing the student’s background and training,
>   goals and reasons for pursuing a PhD, and the specific reasons why
>   this opportunity is of exceptional interest.
> 2. A CV, including contact information for three academic references.
> 3. A writing sample. This could be in the form of a published or draft
>   manuscript, an undergraduate thesis, or some other substantial
>   document that constitutes scientific writing.
>
>
> zachariah.gompert@aggiemail.usu.edu
>

Two field assistants needed for a six-week study of Greater Ani behavior in central Panama. Field research assistants will primarily participate in adult capturing efforts over an intensive six-week season. Duties will include (but are not limited to) assisting with mist-net set up and operation, processing (color-banding, measuring, etc.) adult Greater Anis, gear maintenance and repair, data entry and management, and occasionally re-sighting banded birds. We are currently looking for:

•       Two assistants available to arrive in Panama on January 13, 2020, and depart on February 25, 2020.  Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, but preference will be given to those submitted by 18 November.

Location: Barro Colorado Nature Monument, including Barro Colorado Island (BCI; central Panama), Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

Researchers and assistants will be housed on BCI in Smithsonian facilities.

Job description: The Greater Ani (Crotophaga major) is a cooperatively breeding Neotropical cuckoo with a unique social system: each breeding group consists of up to 10 individuals (typically between 2 and 4 socially monogamous pairs, plus 0-2 nonbreeding “helpers”), which construct a single nest in which all of the females lay their eggs. The Riehl lab at Princeton University has been intensively studying the breeding biology of the Greater Ani in the Barro Colorado Nature Monument since 2006.

Our work will occur during the non-breeding season, with the primary goal of capturing and color-banding as many adult anis as possible. Although preparation and data entry will occur in lab space provided on BCI, nearly all capture efforts will be accomplished via boat. Our primary means of capturing adult anis is to set mist-nets around group and communal roosts so that we can catch birds as they come into roost each night. Because Greater Anis roost primarily in aquatic vegetation or vegetation overhanging water, most nets need to be placed in water. To put it bluntly: you haven’t really mist-netted until you’ve done it from a boat. Setting and operating the nets can be quite challenging so either extensive previous experience with mist-netting, operating a small motorboat in waters similar to those of the Barro Colorado Nature Monument (i.e., lots of submerged stumps to navigate around), or both would position a field assistant for success in this job.

Dates: Start- 13 January, End- 25 February (~6 weeks)

Salary: Airfare to/from Panama and research-related travel within Panama (i.e., getting to/from the airport and the field site) will be covered. Room and board are also fully covered during your stay at the field site. The BCI field station provides primarily dorm-style housing and three meals a day, seven days a week. A small weekly stipend is provided for highly qualified applicants.

Deadline: Preference given to applications received on or before 18 November.

Qualifications: Those with previous field experience, especially those who have achieved competency in mist-netting, and a strong interest in bird behavior are highly preferred.

Other important qualifications include:

1.    willingness to work long hours in tropical conditions (that means buggy, sweaty, muddy, and often wet),

2.    ability to get along well with and be respectful of others in a relatively cramped environment,

3.    ability and willingness to work jointly in the field and to work in an area where encounters with venomous invertebrates are a real possibility (there are plenty of bees, wasps, and ants; some venomous snakes but not usually encountered while we’re working),

4.    good color vision (essential for distinguishing color-bands),

5.    Spanish language competency is helpful but not required,

6.    Applicants must have a strong interest in field research as a possible or definite career goal,

7.    Field assistants must have a valid passport,

8.  Must be able to swim and comfortable working on a boat, and

9.  International applicants welcome!

Additional Desired Skills: Experience operating a motorboat of ~5 m in length. Greater Anis nest along shorelines of lakes and rivers, and all the birds we are attempting to catch live along the waterways of the Barro Colorado Nature Monument.

Application instructions:

Please send the following:

1) a cover letter (~1 page) detailing your interests and career goals and how you see this position fitting in with them,

2) a resume or CV (please keep to relevant details),

3) the names and contact information (email and phone) of 3 references (ideally with some experience with how you work in a research/field context). Please also indicate the nature of your professional relationship to EACH reference (e.g., field supervisor, academic advisor, professor for a class, etc.).

Applications should be directed to: Dr. Joshua B. LaPergola, email: jl101 AT princeton.edu, with the subject heading “Greater Ani Field Assistant_2020_1_[Last name of applicant]_[First initial]”.