CALL FOR GRAD STUDENTS STUDYING THE ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF MICROBIAL
> METABOLISM
>
>
> The Louca Lab at the University of Oregon is seeking PhD students to
> work on microbial (bacterial and archaeal) ecology and evolution, using
> any combination of mathematical modeling, bioinformatics, experiments
> and field surveys.
>
> Potential topics include:
> – The statistical properties of global prokaryotic genomic diversity
> – Gene-level and genome-level processes of prokaryotic macroevolution
> – The role of genomic structure in the dynamics and evolution of
>  microbial metabolic networks
> – Experimental and mathematical characterization of microbial
>  system kinetics
> – Development of new phylogenetic and phylogenomic tools for analyzing
>  global prokaryotic diversification processes
> – Estimating global prokaryotic phylogenetic/phenotypic diversity
>  through deep time
> – Coevolution of microbial diversity with large-scale geological
>  transitions
>
> Prospective students from a wide range of related disciplines, such as
> biology, physics, environmental studies or computer science, interested
> in microbial ecology and evolution, are encouraged to consider joining
> the Louca lab. Experience in programming (any language), bioinformatics
> (especially genomics and metagenomics), mathematical modeling and/or
> molecular biology are of benefit but not absolute requirements. The most
> important skills are creativity, attention to clear deductive reasoning,
> as well as a strong motivation to learn and to solve problems.
>
> Additional information is available at:
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.loucalab.com&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cae10bb2cac9a4e75044f08d75afceedf%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637077914700473158&sdata=FjzO0Hw5DfxMlfz5nzaqbGI3TuPWI1Rc4bcvKrKxFDM%3D&reserved=0
>
> Interested students are encouraged to directly contact the lab’s principal
> investigator, Stilianos Louca, to discuss potential research projects and
> application logistics. The 2019 application deadline for the University
> of Oregon Department of Biology graduate program is December 1st.
>

Environmental Consulting & Design, Inc. (EC&D), an environmental consulting

firm in Gainesville, Florida, is currently seeking a full time GIS Analyst

and Environmental Scientist to join our small team of environmental

professionals. EC&D focuses on restoration and mitigation bank projects

throughout Florida, and is a leader in the mitigation banking industry. A

successful candidate will be highly professional, proficient in GIS mapping

skills, a strong communicator, very organized, and focused on making

meaningful contributions to increase productivity within the business.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in an environmental field with

an emphasis on GIS, or at least two years of professional experience with

GIS mapping as a main focus of job responsibility, and proficiency in

ArcGIS. Proficiency in data management, Excel, IT, strong written and

verbal communication, and knowledge of Florida ecosystems is strongly

preferred. Experience doing field work in the state of Florida is also

preferred. Field work may be required, and may include up to four (4)

consecutive nights of hotel stays per week, though field work is not

expected to be a primary role of this position.

Full time employees are eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, vision

and dental insurance, a monthly stipend to obtain health insurance, and

401(k) plan options. Office work hours are flexible as long as core office

hours are adhered to. A beginning salary between $38,000 and $48,000 will

be offered commensurate with work experience.

TO APPLY, send a CV and cover letter to Sarah Nelson at

snelson@ecdflorida.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $38,000.00 to $48,000.00 /year

Experience:

   – relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

   – Bachelor’s (Required)

Additional Compensation:

   – Bonuses

Work Location:

   – One location

Benefits:

   – Health insurance

   – Dental insurance

   – Vision insurance

   – Retirement plan

   – Paid time off

   – Flexible schedule

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

   – Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused

   – Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

   – Monday to Friday

   – 8 hour shift

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a permanent, full-time Biological Technician to support research in weed ecology and biological control. The position is in the Pest Management Research Unit at the Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory in Sidney MT. We expect the selected candidate to work on a wide range of projects focused on the ecological and population factors influencing control and management of range and wildland weeds, with an emphasis on weed biological control using insects. Plant communities of concern currently include low agricultural-input rangelands and riparian areas impacted by invasive plants and resource extraction. The candidate must have experience in field research working with insects or plants and a solid working knowledge of software such as Excel and Word. Experience or coursework using GIS and R and with rearing and identifying organisms (insects or plants) is preferred but not required. Seasonal overnight travel to field sites will be required. The mission of the laboratory is to develop and implement ecologically based strategies, technologies, and products for the sustainable management of insects, pests, and weeds in crops and rangeland. Our location houses a team of highly collaborative and enthusiastic scientists and support staff working in the fields of ecology, botany, entomology, pollinator resources, population genetics and agronomy. The position is advertised at the GS7 level ($42K – 54K starting salary), includes full government benefits, has promotion potential to GS-9, and is open to all U.S. Citizens and Nationals. Please apply on USAJobs (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.usajobs.gov&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C0d47fe55fe4940323b3808d75862da44%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637075053912875309&sdata=sqixckvrCOer0G07bk4SwrRVHKLJHVj0vL65BZlv6lw%3D&reserved=0; Job Announcement Number: 547615100). Ad opens October 3 and closes on October 30, 2019. Questions? Please contact Dr. Natalie West (natalie.west@usda.gov).

Good Afternoon,

Holden Forests & Gardens is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest and most important cultural and environmental institutions. We are seeking a Natural Areas Biologist to join our team.

The Natural Areas Biologist will assist in the management of natural areas at the Holden Arboretum which include forested and old field systems. This position will be expected to advance best practice approaches to control invasive plants and will help to develop a volunteer education program in invasive plant control and management. This position will have primary responsibility for implementing a plan for use of volunteer and citizen scientists to help manage invasive plants in natural areas.

In addition, the individual will participate in other conservation activities including monitoring of plant and animal populations, assisting with restoration projects and helping to oversee the collaborative use of the Holden Arboretum’s natural areas for research and conservation. In addition, the Natural Areas Biologist will engage in outreach for public and professional audiences via written or verbal communications. This position is based within Holden Forests & Gardens’ Conservation department but is a close partner to Community Forestry and Research staff.

Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. The successful candidate will also have a minimum of two (2) years of field experience.

We will begin reviewing applications on November 4, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at:

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fworkforcenow.adp.com%2Fmascsr%2Fdefault%2Fmdf%2Frecruitment%2Frecruitment.html%3Fcid%3Ddb704977-d8c5-4be2-a36a-23f4002eddc0%26ccId%3D19000101_000001%26jobId%3D296936%26source%3DCC3%26lang%3Den_US&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C0d47fe55fe4940323b3808d75862da44%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637075053912875309&sdata=NKi8gexnzSQXoV3LnnQFdJgeSQu9CJI52%2Bo6TVOUew0%3D&reserved=0

Please upload as one document a 1) resume 2) a cover letter describing your experience and qualifications and 3) a list of three professional references with contact information.

Questions concerning the position should be forwarded to David Burke, Chief Program Officer for Science and Conservation (dburke@Holdenfg.org).

Please see attached document for a full description of the position.

Thank you.

David Burke, Ph.D.

Chief Program Officer

Science and Conservation

Holden Forests and Gardens

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Graduate student opportunities in the evolutionary genetics of
> host-parasite interactions at the University of Arizona
>
> The Schlenke Lab studies host-parasite interactions using Drosophila
> (fruit flies) as model hosts. We have developed parasitoid wasps, which
> lay their eggs in fly larvae and consume their hosts from the inside
> out, as model parasites. Flies mount cellular and behavioral defense
> responses against wasps, but wasps have adaptations for finding host fly
> larvae, suppressing host immunity, and manipulating host behavior. We
> use a variety of “omics” tools to understand the molecular genetics of
> fly-wasp interactions, and look for patterns of immunity and virulence
> coevolution across fly and wasp phylogenies. For more information,
> visit our lab website at: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcals.arizona.edu%2Fresearch%2Fschlenke%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6e4063bf860e4df93fb408d759427460%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076014260868807&sdata=neeN5APGpo9%2BfmgUOukvhGNlCXnU1kxb2OSrYPn%2FAwU%3D&reserved=0
>
> If you are interested in our lab please contact Todd
> Schlenke (schlenke@email.arizona.edu).  Candidates may apply
> through the Entomology and Insect Science (EIS) Graduate Program
> (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finsects.arizona.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6e4063bf860e4df93fb408d759427460%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076014260868807&sdata=AMcH8miT2SH1Sm8ZB0nvEP4syd8jcw7QapKuXMP8hyU%3D&reserved=0) or the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
> Graduate Program (https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feeb.arizona.edu%2Fgrads&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6e4063bf860e4df93fb408d759427460%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076014260868807&sdata=%2FSTFJ9em0Tc4PFYItjuYJKWG%2Ft6Ogp5fcQmk5fNJmqc%3D&reserved=0).  The application
> deadline for both programs is December 1st.
>
> Dr. Todd Schlenke
> Associate Professor
> University of Arizona
> Department of Entomology
> Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcals.arizona.edu%2Fresearch%2Fschlenke%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C6e4063bf860e4df93fb408d759427460%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076014260868807&sdata=neeN5APGpo9%2BfmgUOukvhGNlCXnU1kxb2OSrYPn%2FAwU%3D&reserved=0
> 520-621-7167
>
> Todd Schlenke <schlenke@email.arizona.edu>
>

American Museum of Natural History
> Richard Gilder Graduate School
> Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program  and Graduate Fellowships Program
>
> The AMNH RGGS Ph.D. Program in Comparative Biology is training the
> next generation of biologists through an integrative approach that
> focuses on the history, evolutionary relationships, and interactions
> among species. It utilizes the Museum’s strength and experience in
> research and training to educate a new generation of scientists and
> industry leaders. The AMNH provides exceptional support facilities for
> student research, with collections of more than 33 million specimens
> and artifacts. Training and research opportunities exist across a wide
> array of disciplines in comparative biology, incorporating research
> in systematic and evolutionary biology, paleontology, conservation
> biology, comparative genomics, computational biology, Earth history,
> anthropology, and biological and cultural diversity. Global fieldwork,
> with AMNH faculty, student-led or in partnership with others, provides
> exceptional research opportunities for students. RGGS students may
> take advantage of RGGS course cross-enrollment agreements with partner
> universities Columbia and the City University of New York. Armed with a
> Gilder School education, graduates will not only understand the history
> and diversity of life on Earth, but may contribute to advances in human
> health, biodiversity conservation, and other related biological research
> fields as well.
>
> This is an accelerated program, designed for students to complete their
> degrees in four years. Students will earn a minimum of 62 credits
> through a combination of coursework, teaching assistantships, and
> individual dissertation research. The Richard Gilder Graduate School
> will typically provide full financial support to students matriculating
> in the Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program.
>
> We also offer Graduate Fellowships for students interested in earning
> a Ph.D. at one of our partner institutions (Columbia University, CUNY,
> NYU, Stony Brook and Cornell University), when they are advised by an
> AMNH curator.
>
> The AMNH Graduate Student Fellowship Program is an educational
> partnership with selected universities, dedicated to the training
> of Ph.D. candidates in those scientific disciplines practiced at
> the Museum. Our current collaborations are with Columbia University,
> City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell University, Stony Brook
> University, and New York University (NYU). The host university in which
> the student enrolls exercises educational jurisdiction over the students
> and formally awards the degree. In these partnership programs, at least
> one Museum curator must serve as a graduate advisor, co-major professor
> or major professor, and adjunct university faculty member. Each student
> benefits by having the staff and facilities of both the university and
> the Museum to support his/her training and research. To be eligible
> for the AMNH Graduate Fellowship, students must apply to both the host
> University’s Ph.D. program and to the AMNH Graduate Student Fellowships
> Program. Students already matriculated in a Ph.D. program are not eligible
> to apply; only new, first-time Ph.D. applicants will be considered.
>
> SUMMARY OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL 2020 APPLICANTS Bachelor of
> Arts or Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree, from an accredited
> institution; Official transcripts from all undergraduate/graduate
> institutions attended; Three letters of support; Statement of Academic
> Purpose (Essay 1: past research experience [length of up to 550 words]
> and Essay 2: proposed research interests [length of up to 500 words]);
> Interview (Final candidates will be interviewed); AMNH Faculty sponsor;
> Application fee of $50 (Comp Bio Only); Proficiency in English (TOEFL
> [100 or higher] or IELTS scores [total 7.0 or higher] are required for
> non-native English speakers, taken within the past 2 years)
>
> Deadline: December 15, 2019
>
> For more info, please visit:
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amnh.org%2Four-research%2Frichard-gilder-graduate-school%2Facademics-and-research%2Ffellowship-and-grant-opportunities%2Fdoctoral-and-graduate-student-fellowships&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C1321eeab32ec4076f11208d75941fd03%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012262115253&amp;sdata=9XyuufH5py1YFk7oRKoVVmEqZjKd7BoL%2FRvlzijF2uE%3D&amp;reserved=0
> To apply, please go to:
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>
>
> Anna Manuel <amanuel@amnh.org>

 PhD Position: NSF-supported graduate studies in evolutionary epigenetics
> and genomics of social insects at the University of Georgia.
>
> The Hunt Lab at UGA is broadly interested in how evolution produces
> variation in insect form and function. We use social insects, such as
> ants, bees, and wasps as models for studying how evolutionary and gene
> regulatory mechanisms shape variation in social behavior. We have taken
> a particular interest in investigating genetic and epigenetic factors
> that underlie differences in complex traits.
>
> In collaboration with Ken Ross at UGA, we study how a supergene and
> phenotypic plasticity influence variation in colony queen number and
> social behaviors in the fire ant Solenopsis invicta. In collaboration
> with Sarah Kocher at Princeton University, we study how gene regulatory
> evolution shapes social behaviors. We are always interested in identifying
> new systems and approaches for study.
>
> The Hunt Lab is a young and dynamic research group dedicated
> to fostering the success of its lab members. We are a part of the
> Entomology Department, one of many departments in the life sciences at
> the University of Georgia. Diverse areas of expertise and coursework
> availability at UGA, along with a first-rate genomics core facility,
> help students reach their full potential. Students will take coursework
> and receive training in entomology, genetics, and bioinformatics.
>
> Requirements: An interest in broad evolutionary questions and a desire
> to develop bioinformatic expertise.  Applicants must meet requirements
> of admission to the Graduate School at the University of Georgia
> (see https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caes.uga.edu%2Fdepartments%2Fentomology%2Fgraduate.html&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cccafa908a27c46b7e72408d75942111d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012598385967&amp;sdata=14BXEyXPEc5GqMfBimXgiMxKqFkRITZLbPitFBZbb%2BA%3D&amp;reserved=0).
> The start date is flexible.
>
> More information about the Hunt Lab can be found online at
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhuntlab.uga.edu&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7Cccafa908a27c46b7e72408d75942111d%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012598390954&amp;sdata=0oXTbtYLPUmvHbpSEFuv2eFPnyIHphb80c9zYsQmb%2BI%3D&amp;reserved=0.  Prospective applicants should email Brendan
> Hunt at huntbg@uga.edu with a statement of interest.
>
> BRENDAN HUNT <huntbg@uga.edu>

The Havird Lab at the University of Texas at Austin is looking for
> enthusiastic and motivated PhD students beginning in the Fall 2020
> semester. Students will have the opportunity to develop independent
> dissertation projects that complement research themes in the lab on
> molecular evolution, cytonuclear interactions, and environmental
> physiology. Ongoing projects in the lab examine coevolution between
> mitochondrial and nuclear genomes, the roles of cytoplasmic genomes at
> species boundaries, and ecophysiology/environmental adaptation (
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.cns.utexas.edu%2Fhavird&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C47a799d5866345da983008d7594223f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012915108143&amp;sdata=a2r4sNsKd9gs21AcFCocaZXR3UQ2N4vpqaRMgP12RyU%3D&amp;reserved=0). Multiple organismal systems are used
> in the lab, including plants and animals, as well as making use of existing
> publicly available genomic datasets. Students in the Havird Lab are
> expected to develop both wet lab and bioinformatic skill sets.
>
> The lab is part of the growing Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) group
> in the Integrative Biology Department at the University of Texas.
> Interested students should contact Justin Havird (jhavird@utexas.edu) and
> provide a brief description of your research interests along with a current
> CV. Applicants are encouraged to consider applying for outside funding
> opportunities (e.g., the NSF predoctoral fellowship). Applicants can apply
> through the EEB, Plant Biology, or Cell and Molecular Biology (via
> rotations) Graduate Programs at UT following the links below.
>
> Applications received before December 1st, 2019 will be given full
> consideration.
>
> Additional information:
>
> Havird Lab: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.cns.utexas.edu%2Fhavird&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C47a799d5866345da983008d7594223f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012915108143&amp;sdata=a2r4sNsKd9gs21AcFCocaZXR3UQ2N4vpqaRMgP12RyU%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> Integrative Biology Dept. at UT: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fintegrativebio.utexas.edu%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C47a799d5866345da983008d7594223f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012915118133&amp;sdata=ogFjjny7VBzkMBNqxxI21n8vJKUOmVz6vC%2B6YJmpBzc%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> EEB Graduate Program at UT: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcns.utexas.edu%2Feeb-graduate-program&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C47a799d5866345da983008d7594223f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012915118133&amp;sdata=HE4twREBowJqzfJfNDbsPDLheWPp%2BnPC0Uhdy2QoxiA%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> CMB Graduate Program at UT: https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficmb.utexas.edu%2Fcmb&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C47a799d5866345da983008d7594223f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012915118133&amp;sdata=ujQLjVkCfDFw282y7D%2Fy7ZIaUMYDmjqnFdUdtQq7wYk%3D&amp;reserved=0
>
> Plant Biology Graduate Program at UT:
> https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcns.utexas.edu%2Fplantbio-graduate-program&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmiranda.l.davis%40uconn.edu%7C47a799d5866345da983008d7594223f4%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C1%7C637076012915118133&amp;sdata=UFX2u%2FS8eYk4igXgVR994%2FWgKaLuyLL3jPtmYyTK5hI%3D&amp;reserved=0
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> Reasons to move to Austin:
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>

The Interdisciplinary Degree Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
(EEB) at Texas A&M University offers a Ph.D. in the field of Ecology and
Evolution. We offer a world-class training program that incorporates
fields relevant to EEB, spanning evolutionary genomics to animal
behavior to landscape ecology. Our faculty and students are associated
with 11 departments and 7 colleges across Texas A&M University, bringing
together a diverse array of perspectives.The Doctoral Program in EEB
Faculty includes over 60 core faculty members and approximately 30
associate members, from diverse backgrounds and a multitude of research
interests. In our Program, students are exposed to an international
community of scholars, allowing them to explore different perspectives
in the field of Ecology and Evolution. Our faculty¢s primary goal is to
guide students on their journey to research independence, and they are
committed to excellence in education and science.

Texas A&M University is a long-established research university with a
21st century research infrastructure. As the country¢s best-funded land-
grant university, Texas A&M possesses an ample and effective
life-sciences research infrastructure. EEB doctoral students have access
to core facilities for genomics, molecular biology, stable isotopes, and
microscopy. They may also take advantage of the world-renowned
herbarium, insect collection, and vertebrate collection, as well as the
network of affiliated experimental stations around Texas and the world.
Our high-performance computing resources and GIS labs enable cutting
edge research at all scales.

An important part of graduate training involves interacting and
participating in the scientific community. Our faculty guides EEB
doctoral students as they develop into productive members of the
research community, which starts with a series of EEB core courses,
ranging from physiological ecology to evolutionary genomics, taught by
experts in each field. Additionally, first year students travel to our
Mexico research station as part of our winter field course experience.
EEB also offers numerous opportunities for professional and social
interactions. A seminar series permits students to learn about the
latest research and meet scientists from around the globe. The Journal
Club is an opportunity to discuss scientific articles in relevant
disciplines with peers and faculty. Scientific events, such as the
nationally-recognized annual spring Ecological Integration Symposium and
the fall Open Source for Open Science Workshop provide an excellent
opportunity for professional development. Finally, Texas A&M University
has a vibrant campus with numerous opportunities for social interactions
and the EEB Interdisciplinary Student Organization hosts social events
in the fall and spring to promote integration among students in the life
sciences with EEB interests.

The Doctoral Program in EEB offers ample funding opportunities for
graduate studies, and students can benefit from a full stipend while in
the Program. Support comes from nationally competitive funding packages
consisting of teaching assistantships, research fellowships, and
internal merit fellowships. Doctoral students are eligible for medical
insurance and in-state tuition, which is waived for students with
teaching assistantships and merit fellowships. We encourage you to
contact your prospective mentor about specific options for support.

Applications to the Doctoral Program in EEB should be submitted by
December 9th to ensure full consideration. Applicants will be evaluated
based on their personal statement, grade point average, TOEFL scores
(international students only), letters of recommendation, as well as
previous research experience. Prospective students should indicate which
EEB core faculty members share similar interests. We also encourage
prospective students, as they are putting together their application
package, to reach out to these faculty members. Travel grants to visit
Texas A&M, meet with the faculty and graduate students, and explore
available resources and facilities are available to outstanding
prospective students.

To learn more, please visit eeb.tamu.edu or contact Nick Jacobsen
(Program coodinator) at njacobsen at tamu.edu

The Carnaval and Hickerson labs at the City University of New York have
> a new openings for a PhD student who is interested in bridging community
> ecology with population genetics and comparative phylogeography. The group
> is focusing on developing and implementing population genetic methods for
> understanding the evolutionary and demographic histories of co-distributed
> species assemblages and processes underlying community assembly.
>
> Funding will be partially provided by the newly funded NSF grant “A Rules
> Of Life Engine (RoLE) Model to Uncover Fundamental Processes Governing
> Biodiversity” (DBI-1926928). This project involves collaborations
> with researchers at the Santa Fe Institute, University of Florida and
> University of California (Merced and Berkeley) and aims to understand and
> infer eco-evolutionary processes underlying multi-dimensional biodiversity
> survey data.
>
> The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and aptitude in
> quantitative biology, modeling, and programming as well as an interest
> in ecology, evolutionary genetics and biogeography. The labs especially
> welcome qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds including
> anthropology, mathematics, physics, computer science, and related fields.
>
> The two labs are located in Manhattan and benefit from a thriving
> academic environment in New York City and has close ties with other
> biogeographically focused labs at CUNY and the AMNH, as well as being
> part of the CUNY PhD subprogram in Evolution, Ecology and Behavior.
>
> We anticipate that the position would start in the Fall of 2020. Contact
> Ana Carnaval (acarnaval ‘at’ ccny.cuny.edu) or Mike Hickerson (mhickerson
> ‘at’ ccny cuny.edu) if there is interest.
>