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EEB Undergrad Newsletter: March 14, 2007 Do you have comments or suggestions for improving the newsletter? Let us know! E-mail me at eebadvsr@email.arizona.edu http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/undergrads/newsletter_current.htm Important Dates & Announcements Field Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 1. ECOL 488/588 Arizona Mammals 2. ECOL414/514 Plants of the Desert 3. Chemistry Summer Offerings 4. Flathead Lake Biological Station -The University of Montana Summer2007 Research/Field/Internship Opportunities 5. Field Biologist Interns – Avian – Multiple Locations and Projects paid/housing 6. Field Assistants for Ecology of At-risk Butterflies in the Pacific Northwest 7. Plant Field Assistant – China travel/housing/food 8. Summer Field Positions Flagstaff, AZ Biological Science/Botany Field Technicians paid 9. Field Technicians – Fish and Aquatic Ecology in Idaho stipend/lodging 10. Avian Wildlife Technicians – Utah paid 11. Volunteer Field Assistant for Community Ecology – Arizona 12. Field Crew Positions - H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest – Oregon and Washington paid Normal Jobs 13. Laboratory Technician – Genetics – Louisiana State University 14. Avian Survey Technician – New Jersey 15. Biological Sciences (Plants) Research Technician USDA ARS Reno, NV 16. Laboratory and Research Specialist I position at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Gloucester Point, VA – Water Quality 17. Field Botanists Conducting Baseline Vegetation Survey – California 18. Marsh Bird Research Assistant – Mississippi Gulf Coast 19. Plant Physiological and Ecosystem Ecology Research Scientist II University of New Mexico 20. Field Crew Leader – Forest-Shrubland – Central Washington 21. Research Technician for University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) 22. Research Assistant – Plant Ecology – Georgia 23. Field Research Assistants – Riparian - Nevada Grad School Opportunities 24. MSc Position, Honey Bee Evolutionary Genomics at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro 25. Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship in Ecogenomics – Michigan Technological University 26. Graduate Research Position on Brant Physiology – University of Delaware 27. Wildlife Restoration and Management Fellowship/Assistantship – University of Florida 28. Graduate Student in Ecology – Colorado State University 29. Graduate Research Assistantship in Aquatic Ecotoxicology – Texas Tech 30. PhD position in Evolutionary Genomics of Xenopus, the University of Texas – Arlington 31. MS Assistantship: Ecology of Bottomland Hardwoods – University of Louisiana - Monroe ************************************************************************ Important Dates & Announcements ************************************************************************ MAR 10-18 Spring Break - no classes MAR 24-30 Begin priority registration for graduate, medicine, pharmacy, seniors, and post-baccalaureate education certification students MAR 30 Last day for May and August graduates to apply for degree candidacy in order to have their name listed in the Spring Commencement Program MAR 31-APR 6 Begin priority registration for juniors APR 7-13 Begin priority registration for sophomores APR 14-20 Begin priority registration for freshmen and unclassified students ************************************************************************ Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 ************************************************************************ 1) ECOL 488/588 Arizona Mammals Learn about the distribution, ecology, relative abundance, conservation, politics and management implications of the mammals of Arizona! 4 units, 9:00-11:50AM weekdays, Summer I ************************************************************************ 2) ECOL414/514 Plants of the Desert Become familiar with common native and cultivated plants, their identification, ecology, and uses! 2 units, 6:30-8:30PM MWR, Summer I ************************************************************************ 3) Chemistry Summer Offerings Summer I - Chem 103a and the corresponding Chem 104a lab; Chem 241a and the corresponding Chem 243a lab; Analytical Chem 322/325, lecture ONLY; Chem 103b, lecture only; Chem 241b, lecture only Summer II - Chem 103b and the corresponding Chem 104b lab; Chem 241b and the corresponding Chem 243b lab ************************************************************************ 4) Flathead Lake Biological Station -The University of Montana Information/Registration Available on Web Site http://www.umt.edu/flbs/Education/Summersession.htm Scholarships are available for applicants for Summer Session 2007. The deadline for the scholarships is March 30. The link directly to the scholarship information: http://www.umt.edu/flbs/Education/Scholarships.htm Students can email flbs@flbs.umt.edu or call 406-982-3301 if they have any questions regarding the course offerings and logistics. ************************************************************************ Summer 2007 Research/Fieldwork/Internships ************************************************************************ 5) Field Biologist Interns – Avian – Multiple Locations and Projects paid/housing Since we are advertising for several different positions, please specify in all correspondence that you are applying for the internships by state and project. * Molt-Migration and Stopover Project: Two Field Biologist Interns are needed for a two-month period within 1 July-15 September 2007 to participate in an exciting new project investigating "molt-migrants," adults of western North American landbirds that stopover in the monsoon region of Arizona and northwestern Mexico to molt before migrating to wintering grounds in southern Mexico and Central America. The focus of the study will be to determine the ecological requirements of molt-migrants during stopover periods, with the goal of conserving important areas. Fieldwork will take place primarily in southeastern Arizona and will consist primarily of operating three mist-netting and banding stations to collect data on molting birds. Shared housing and a per diem of $24 per banding day for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1,224 for the period, are provided. * Experienced Bird Bander needed for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship Program. The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is seeking an experienced bird bander to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Fort Bragg, North Carolina from May 1 to August 8, 2007. Join this continent-wide, long-term effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations. Free housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $35 for 84 days in the field, totaling $2,940 for the season. * Bird Banding Interns are needed in 2007 to operate constant effort mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations throughout the continental U.S. Join this continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations. Positions are available in the Northwest region (Oregon, and Washington) and the Western Midwest/Texas region (Missouri and Texas). Interns are accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships are from 1 May (Northwest) or 23 Apr (Midwest/TX) through 8 August. FREE shared housing (no rent or utilities for 3 months!) and a per diem of $23 (Oregon/Washington) or $28 (Texas/Missouri) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1932 or $2520 for the season, are provided. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 6 of every 10 days, sometimes more depending on weather. Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a resume, cover letter, contact information for 2 references including email addresses, and a completed MAPS Internship Application form. Application forms as well as further information can be found on our website, http://www.birdpop.org Since we are advertising for several different positions, please specify in all correspondence that you are applying for the internships by state and project. Interested applicants should send via email a resume, cover letter, contact information for 2 references including email addresses, to Kelly Gordon, EMAIL: ************************************************************************ 6) Field Assistants for Ecology of At-risk Butterflies in the Pacific Northwest Several field assistants are needed for a variety of projects related to the conservation of at-risk butterflies in the Pacific Northwest. Responsibilities include assisting with butterfly surveys, conducting behavioral observations, assisting with plant surveys, setting up field experiments, and other related field work. Locations: Field sites include prairies near Corvallis and Eugene, OR, and near Mt. Adams and Olympia, WA as well as some work in the greenhouse at Washington State University Vancouver (a new campus in the WSU system just north of Portland, OR). QUALIFICATIONS: Preference for applicants with field botany and/or wildlife experience but any interested person should apply. Must be available for an in person interview. Position durations are variable, field seasons run late April through August. POSITIONS: Will hire 3 people to assist with learning about the dispersal behavior of the Fender’s blue butterfly in areas just outside of Corvallis, OR. Will hire at least one person to assist with learning about the reproductive ecology of the Mardon skipper. Will hire 2-3 people to assist with butterfly studies in the field and on the WSU Vancouver campus. TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest specifying which position(s) are being applied for, a resume and two letters of reference to Cheryl Schultz, schultz@vancouver.wsu.edu . For information on the Mardon skipper study, please contact Loni Beyer at beyer@vancouver.wsu.edu , and see http://www.xerces.org/Endangered/mardonskipper.htm . Review of applications will begin on March 26, 2007 and continue until positions are filled. ************************************************************************ 7) Plant Field Assistant – China travel/housing/food Looking for a field assistant to help collect plant data in western China for dissertation research. Looking for an upper-level undergraduate student or recent graduate serve as a summer research assistant. Project studies the impact of small mammal disturbance on plant species in alpine meadows. The field assistant's responsibilities include: communication in Mandarin with locals; recording plant species data; collecting plant specimens; and collecting soil samples. This position is an unpaid, temporary, full-time position from late May to mid August (exact dates to be determined). Living expenses (including round trip ticket from the United States to China, food, and lodging) are covered, but you will not receive a stipend. Requirements: At least 3 years of Mandarin Chinese, or its equivalent, previous travel outside the United States/ Canada (i.e., this cannot be your first time abroad!), interest in conservation issues and Chinese culture. Interested applicants please submit a cover letter, CV (can be more than 1 page), and names of three references who know you well to Brigitte.Hogan@asu.edu . Please indicate if you are applying as a research assistant or volunteer. ************************************************************************ 8) Summer Field Positions Flagstaff, AZ Biological Science/Botany Field Technicians paid One 16-week position: Late May to mid September, 2007; $9 to $12 /hour USFS S.T.E.P. position, Must be registered for classes in Fall of 2007 Two 8-week positions: Mid July to mid September, 2007; $9 /hour University position open to all Position Description: assist in understory vegetation data collection for a long-term prescribed burn study in ponderosa pine forests. Required qualifications: Ability to identify plants to species (required for 16 week position) Ability to consistently pay close attention to detail Flexibility to work a variable daytime schedule (not to exceed 80 hours per 2 week period) Application: please send resume, cover letter, and references to: Catherine Scudieri cas285@nau.edu ************************************************************************ 9) Field Technicians – Fish and Aquatic Ecology in Idaho stipend/lodging Summer employment for fish and aquatic ecology field assistants in the Frank Church River of No Return wilderness. Field research technicians (1-2) are needed to assist a project on juvenile salmon ecology in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, Idaho. Technicians will help quantify trophic relationships, growth rates and abundance of juvenile Chinook salmon and other fish in the aquatic community of the Big Creek drainage. Principle duties will include: electrofishing sample reaches, collecting fish stomach contents, sampling macroinvertebrates, quantifying aquatic habitat and conducting behavioral observations through snorkeling. Qualifications: Strong applicants will have experience in field biology, particularly in remote settings, and a high level of interest in fisheries and aquatic ecology. Schedule: Late May through mid- to late August, with some flexibility Compensation: A stipend of $2800-$3200, commensurate with education and experience. Research travel and lodging expenses covered. To apply: Please compose a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position and attach it to a resume, including contact information for at least 2 professional references. www.cnrhome.uidaho.edu/taylorranch.htm . Applications will start being reviewed March 26. Kara Cromwell crom8077@uidaho.edu ************************************************************************ 10) Avian Wildlife Technicians – Utah paid Independent-minded birders needed to conduct point counts and vegetation surveys for the 16th year of Utah's statewide riparian bird monitoring project. Salary ranges from $10 to $12/hr depending on experience. Vehicle and grocery allowance also provided. Employment dates: May 1 through mid to late August with some flexibility on either end. Mandatory training will be held May 1-4, 2007. However, this can be somewhat flexible if you are a current student. Work locations: Two positions will be based in the southern half of the state (I-70 and below). Study sites are located in some of the most picturesque landscapes in North America, including Zion and Capitol Reef National Parks, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, State and Federal Wildlife Management Areas, and several National Forests. Applications: Please submit by March. 19, 2007. E-mail: cover letter, CV, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail address of three references. Supervisor: Hillary White, HillaryWhite@utah.gov ************************************************************************ 11) Volunteer Field Assistant for Community Ecology – Arizona Seeking a volunteer field assistant for a community ecology project based in Arizona from mid May until early August (exact dates negotiable). Project will measure the ecosystem and community level effects of several fish over an elevational gradient, from the Sonoran desert to the White Mountains of Arizona. Field work will include:1) algal (periphyton) sampling 2) fish collection 3) invertebrate sampling, plus experimental setup and snorkeling to observe fish behavior. Housing will likely be a combination of camping at high elevation sites and rustic housing in the low desert. At this point, funding is available to provide transportation within Arizona and room and board for the duration of the field work; a small stipend may be available, but is contingent on currently pending funding. If interested, please contact Mike Booth mtb42@cornell.edu as soon as possible. Please include a CV and available dates. ************************************************************************ 12) Field Crew Positions - H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest – Oregon and Washington paid June 18 – September 14, 2007 Positions are available to assist in studies of upland and riparian forests in the mountains of western Oregon and Washington. Duties include measuring tree growth and mortality on research sites that range from recently disturbed areas to old-growth forests. Successful applicants will have experience in plant species identification. Lodging is provided at H.J. Andrews, and the salary range is $10.00 – 13.00/hour or more, depending on experience. Application deadline: April 1, 2007. Email cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, phone and email addresses for 2 references to: Howard Bruner howard.bruner@oregonstate.edu ************************************************************************ Normal Jobs ************************************************************************ 13) Laboratory Technician – Genetics – Louisiana State University The Austin Laboratory at the LSU Museum of Natural Science is seeking a technician. Experience in molecular genetic methods including DNA isolation, PCR, automated sequencing are required. Prior work in genomics and/or phylogenetics and herpetology are highly desired. The position entails laboratory management and research, and the ideal applicant will have had extensive experience in a genetics laboratory (i.e., maintenance of laboratory equipment, facilities and frozen tissue collections, and purchasing of supplies and equipment) and conducting and training students and technicians in various molecular genetic methods (including, for example, PCR, DNA sequencing using capillary sequencers, construction of genomic libraries, development of microsatellite and SNP markers). Position available Summer/Fall 2007. Applications will be reviewed starting 15 April. E-MAIL cover letter, CV, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references to: Dr. Christopher Austin e-mail: ccaustin@lsu.edu Websites: http://www.museum.lsu.edu/Austin/lab.html http://www.lsu.edu/museum ************************************************************************ 14) Avian Survey Technician – New Jersey Technician needed 15 April through 30 November 2006 for project that monitors bird movement and mortality around a small wind power facility in southern New Jersey. Duties include conducting point count surveys, making behavioral observations of daytime bird movements, searching and collecting dead or injured birds and working with a small marine radar that collects data on nocturnal bird movements. Salary $2000-2400/month DOE. Must have own vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided. Housing not provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 31 March to David Mizrahi, david.mizrahi@njaudubon.org ************************************************************************ 15) Biological Sciences (Plants) Research Technician USDA ARS Reno, NV SALARY RANGE: 35,752.00 - 56,849.00 USD per year Application Deadline: Must be RECEIVED by March 30, 2007 Seek highly motivated applicants interested in investigating challenging research questions with application to important issues in rangeland and riparian management and restoration. The Research Technician participates fully in all phases of the research process as a member of an interdisciplinary team, which addresses questions on the ecology and ecophysiology of invasive and native plant species in riparian areas and other Great Basin ecosystems. This position requires both field and laboratory research, including collecting data, analyzing samples, and maintaining accurate records and instrumentation. For more information please directly contact: Dr. Keirith Snyder kasnyder@unr.edu ************************************************************************ 16) Laboratory and Research Specialist I position at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Gloucester Point, VA – Water Quality Job Description/Responsibilities: The successful applicant will support scientists in marine science research including conducting field work and laboratory studies, collecting field data, completing laboratory analyses, data entry and management. Work will focus on measuring hypoxic water volume in Virginia's tributaries as part of the state-funded Chesapeake Bay Initiative. Required Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to perform water quality field sampling and laboratory analyses; Knowledge of biology, ecology, and chemistry; Ability to maintain, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment; Ability to swim and operate small boats; BA/BS degree in marine science or related field or comparable experience within the field of marine science; and small boat operating experience mandatory; Budgeted Salary Range $23,076 - $28,000 TO APPLY: Visit https://jobs.wm.edu and search for position #00296V in the Biological Sciences Department. E-mail: jwu@vims.edu ************************************************************************ 17) Field Botanists Conducting Baseline Vegetation Survey - California Conduct baseline vegetation surveys as part of a new long-term study in the Carrizo National Monument, California, from approximately April 1-May 31, 2007 (with possible extension). The Carrizo is the largest remnant of the San Joaquin grassland ecosystem and contains many endangered plants and animals. Vegetation plots and/or transects will be established on experimental sites and surveyed in April/May 2007. Requirements: Previous experience identifying plants and conducting vegetation surveys in western grasslands is required. A strong background in ecological research and interest in conservation and/or management is preferred. Compensation: Field botanists will be hired through the University of California Berkeley. Salary is commensurate with experience (approx. $2500-3500/month). Housing is provided. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by March 19, 2007 at prugh@nature.berkeley.edu ************************************************************************ 18) Marsh Bird Research Assistant – Mississippi Gulf Coast Great experience studying marsh bird ecology, estuarine trophic dynamics and contaminant transfer. Primary duties will include finding and monitoring marsh bird nests, capturing rails, radio-telemetry and point count surveys. Additional work may entail invertebrate and vegetation sampling. Job runs from March 26 to July 31, 2007. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Send letter of interest and resume with contact information of 3 references to Scott Rush rushs@warnell.uga.edu or Mark Woodrey msw103@ra.msstate.edu Qualifications: Must know how to swim. Preference given to applicants with experience working with marsh birds, boating and radio-telemetry experience. Experience identifying marsh birds by sight and sound a plus. Salary: $2000 / month ************************************************************************ 19) Plant Physiological and Ecosystem Ecology Research Scientist II University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico seeks an individual with research experience in plant physiological or ecosystem ecology (or a related field) to participate in a DOE-funded collaboration between UNM and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The successful candidate will be responsible for operation of a rainfall manipulation experiment in piñon-juniper woodland at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, an NSF-funded LTER site. Principal duties will include the maintenance of treatments, data collection and analysis, and supervision of student employees. A minimum one-year commitment is expected and opportunities for graduate study may exist in the future. Salary for this position will range from $33,322 to $39,520 per year and health and retirement benefits are included. For additional information about the position, contact Will Pockman pockman@unm.edu or Nate McDowell mcdowell@lanl.gov . Applications may only be submitted through UNM eJobs (http://jobs.unm.edu/jobopenings.cfm ; ************************************************************************ 20) Field Crew Leader – Forest-Shrubland – Central Washington Looking for a Crew Leader to participate in research into the impacts of climate change on the forest-shrubland ecotone east of the Cascade Range in central Washington state. The ideal candidate will be a current graduate student or a recent graduate interested in pursuing graduate studies in ecology or related fields. This research project is designed to lay the ground work for a network of long term monitoring sites in the ecotone extending from California to southern British Columbia. The Field Crew Leader will, with one or two technicians, collect data on tree, shrub and understory composition and size and age distributions of trees and shrubs at two transects that cross from the sagebrush steppe to the ponderosa pine forest on the east slope of the Cascades. This is a full-time, non-exempt position supervised by the Arid Lands Ecologist. This position is expected to start mid May 2007, and continue through October, 2007, though dates are somewhat flexible. TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter, a list of three references, and availability between May and October to: Eastern Cascades Field Crew Committee, ATTN: Robyn Takamine by email to: wa_reception@tnc.org Application Deadline: 3/23/07 ************************************************************************ 21) Research Technician for University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) A full-time research technician position starting as soon as May 1, 2007, to work with Dr. Gary E. Belovsky with ecological research both on campus and on the UNDERC property. Basic qualifications include a BS or BA degree in environmental sciences or equivalent degree with previous relevant field and lab experience. Knowledge/understanding of experimental ecology in lab and field. Field experience in collecting data for aquatic and terrestrial systems. Starting Salary is $26,762. Benefits are included. Please apply to Dr. Gary Belovsky, belovsky.1@nd.edu , (574) 631-7186, with a cover letter and resume. ************************************************************************ 22) Research Assistant – Plant Ecology – Georgia This position will begin in May 2007 and is a 3 month position to start, with the potential of being extended up to 9 months. On-site housing is provided on a limited basis, but is optional. The employee will assist with all aspects of ongoing research, including a variety of field and greenhouse-based work, such as above-ground biomass sampling, weeding and maintenance of seed propagation garden, native seed collection, vegetation sampling, and data entry. The 28,000-acre Research Center is located approximately 30 miles south of Albany, Georgia. The Center’s research, education, and conservation programs focus on ecology and natural resource management. Qualifications: B.S. degree or coursework in biology, botany, horticulture, plant ecology or a related field. Experience with plant identification, and computer and laboratory-related experience is preferable. Wages: $7.00 per hour (limited housing available) $9.00 per hour (without housing) Send cover letter, resume, list of pertinent courses and list of references with phone numbers to: Plant Ecology Research Assistant, Attn: Cindy Craft cindy.craft@jonesctr.org For specific questions or more information on this position, please contact: Melanie Kaeser, Plant Ecology Lead Technician by Email: ************************************************************************ 23) Field Research Assistants – Riparian - Nevada Needed for continuation of long-term studies of bird responses to fire and fuels management and riparian bird community dynamics in the mountains of central Nevada. Primary duties include daily morning surveys (point counts) and vegetation sampling at survey locations. Duration: approximately 5 weeks (29 May through 30 June) with few days off, but some afternoons free. Applicants must have demonstrable experience and proficiency in identification of western birds by sight and sound; preference given for bachelor's or advanced degree in biology, ecology, or related field. Compensation approximately $3000, but negotiable and dependent on experience. Send cover letter and resume or CV (with names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references) to Erica Fleishman fleishman@nceas.ucsb.edu ************************************************************************ Graduate Student Opportunities ************************************************************************ 24) MSc Position, Honey Bee Evolutionary Genomics at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro Seeking a Masters student to work on a NSF-funded genomic study of the reproductive ground-plan hypothesis of social evolution. This will involve QTL mapping of ovary size in honey bee workers and follow-up studies. Therefore, an interest in evolution and genetics, as well as experience in basic genetic analyses and quantitative skills is desirable. Check www.uncg.edu/~o_ruppel for information about the lab. Please apply as soon as possible with a letter of intent (explain why you are interested and relevant previous research experience), CV (including names of references), and transcripts to: Dr. Olav Rueppell E-mail: olav_rueppell@uncg.edu ************************************************************************ 25) Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship in Ecogenomics – Michigan Technological University A PhD position is available for an individual to join me in an endeavor to understand plant-insect interactions through an ecogenomics approach at Michigan Technological University (MTU). The project will entail both functional genomics and metabolomics techniques applied to the problem of galling insects on their host, quaking aspen. Consideration of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter that states your research interests and provides the names and contact information for three references, your curriculum vitae, and any other relevant materials by email to Jacqualine Grant jbgrant@mtu.edu website: http://forest.mtu.edu/faculty/grant/index.html. ************************************************************************ 26) Graduate Research Position on Brant Physiology – University of Delaware A graduate assistantship will be available at the University of Delaware’s Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology to determine Atlantic Brant winter ecology including food resources, habitat use, and time energy budgets across the East Coast. Research responsibilities will include working for 6 winter months along the coast of New Jersey to collect 1) brant foods, 2) behavioral data, and 3) hunter killed carcass analysis. The successful applicant should have some experience with animal nutrition and physiology methodology but also interest in working in the field under harsh weather and field conditions. Approximate start date is June 1, 2007 but is negotiable. Stipend will be $17,300+ per year plus a tuition-waiver and reduced cost health benefits. More information about research and information for prospective students are available at: http://copland.udel.edu/~ckwillia. Interested individuals should send a cover letter outlining experience and research interests, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of university transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three references to Dr. Chris Williams, Email: ckwillia@udel.edu. Applications will be accepted until March 26, 2007. Qualified applicants should have a B.S. in Zoology or Wildlife Ecology, a minimum 3.1/4.0 GPA, and a minimum combined math/verbal GRE score of 1100. ************************************************************************ 27) Wildlife Restoration and Management Fellowship/Assistantship – University of Florida A MS wildlife restoration and management fellowship/assistantship is available on a bobwhite quail habitat and population restoration and management project in rangelands of south-central Florida. The project includes 1) restoring quail habitat on >800 ha of rangeland, 2) using translocated, wild birds, reestablishing a sustainable quail population within the restoration area, 3) examining the ecology (e.g., survival, reproduction, movements, and habitat relationships) of translocated and endemic birds in the restoration and surrounding area, and 4) evaluating the success of habitat restoration and use of translocated quail to reestablish bobwhite populations by comparing the ecology of translocated birds to endemic birds in this study and information from other studies on bobwhite ecology and habitat restoration. Qualifications: Interest and experience in wildlife restoration and management; ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a diverse team of wildlife and land managers; and Bachelors Degree in Wildlife, Range, Forest, or Land Management, or related field; GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale); GRE scores 1000 (V+Q). Stipend and Benefits: $16,000/yr for 3 years, full tuition waiver, medical insurance, and housing and some meals at the field site. Review of applications will begin 2 April 2007 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to: William M. Giuliano, University of Florida Email: docg@ufl.edu Website: www.wec.ufl.edu/faculty/giulianob/ ************************************************************************ 28) Graduate Student in Ecology – Colorado State University Student will be housed at the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory, and will work under the advisorship of Dr. Matthew Wallenstein, in collaboration with Drs. Rich Conant, and Eldor Paul. The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory is an active hub of innovative, interdisciplinary research in ecosystem studies and sustainability. The initial work of this student will focus on a newly funded project to investigate the interactive effects of climate warming and altered precipitation on soil organic matter decomposition and microbial activity. The student will utilize a combination of soil chemical and biological techniques to analyze soil samples to be collected from a new climate change experiment located near Boston, MA (The Boston Area Climate Experiment). Expect to admit one student for Fall 2007, and it may be possible to begin research this summer. Experience with analytical techniques including mass spectrometry, chromatography, or genomic techniques is desirable, but not required. Interested students are encouraged to respond to Dr. Matthew Wallenstein mawallen@nrel.colostate.edu for more information as soon as possible. Please provide a CV or resume in your initial correspondence. ************************************************************************ 29) Graduate Research Assistantship in Aquatic Ecotoxicology – Texas Tech Applicants should have some level of experience and/or interest in ecology and aquatic toxicology. Experience conducting sediment and aqueous toxicity tests with resident and/or standardized aquatic organisms a plus. Please send a CV, copies of transcripts + GRE scores, a statement of research interests, and names and addresses of 3 references to jonathan.maul@tiehh.ttu.edu Initially, candidates should contact via email prior to preparing these documents to indicate their interest in the position. Information on TIEHH and the Department of Environmental Toxicology at Texas Tech University can be found at: http://www.tiehh.ttu.edu ************************************************************************ 30) PhD position in Evolutionary Genomics of Xenopus, the University of Texas - Arlington Seeking a student with interests in genomics, molecular evolution, bioinformatics and biostatistics. The successful candidate will conduct research on African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus). An essential component of the project involves using RNA protocols, chromatin assays, DNA chips for microarray analysis of gene expression, and embryo injections. Ideally, the candidate should have molecular biology experience together with an understanding of evolutionary mechanisms and a strong quantitative/computational background. Informal inquiries concerning the project and applications may be addressed to Pawel Michalak, michalak@uta.edu. Applications including a CV, statement of research interest, copies of relevant publications, and contact information of three references should be emailed. ************************************************************************ 31) MS Assistantship: Ecology of Bottomland Hardwoods – University of Louisiana - Monroe Seeking student to pursue a MS degree through the Department of Biology at The University of Louisiana, Monroe. The student will be housed at the Plant Ecology Laboratory. Initially, the student will investigate the effects of forest fragmentation and land-use patterns on the ecology of Bottomland Hardwood Forests in northeastern Louisiana (with an emphasis on invasive species). The student will utilize a combination of GIS and field data to quantify and compare forest-cover loss in the region to historical data. The student will join the program this Fall (2007), and begin research next summer. Experience with analytical software and GIS techniques is desirable, but not required. Interested students are encouraged to respond to Dr. Joydeep Bhattacharjee joydeep@ulm.edu for more information as soon as possible.
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