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EEB Undergrad Newsletter: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/undergrads/newsletter_current.htm Important Dates & Announcements 2. National Conference on Science and Social Responsibility 3. Optimi Student Foundation Honorary 4. UA Spring Career Days! 5. SOPHOS applications are available 6. Job Opening at The Arizona Cancer Center 7. REU Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates through the U of A 8. Research Assistant – Aquatic Predator-Prey Study Field Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 10. Field Course in Arctic Science 11. ¡Apply Today to become a CONVERSANTE! 12. Spend 10 weeks off campus studying endangered killer whales in the wild! Summer2007 Research/Field/Internship Opportunities 13. Summer and Fall Positions with Great Basin Institute - Environmental 14. Botany Field Technician Position – California – paid/housing/food 15. Environmental Education Interns – Minnesota (Cedar Creek) – paid 16. Biological/Forestry Tech Position – Alaska – paid 17. Research Technician for Tree Seedling Recruitment and Survival – North Carolina – paid/housing 18. Research Assistant in Plant Ecology – Georgia – housing/paid 19. Ecology Field Technician (Riparian) – Arizona paid/housing 20. Field Assistant for Predator-Prey Study in Mountain Streams – Colorado paid/housing Other things to do for $$$ (scholarships, grants, etc) 21. Princeton Review Scholarship 22. National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant 23. Field Technicians - Coyotes on the Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park 24. Field Assistants – Climate – Canada 25. Research Assistant for ecological plant genetics project in Europe 26. Research Internship in Agro-ecology Research, Florida 27. Lab Manager – Yellowstone National Park 28. PhD Graduate Assistants – Landscape Ecology and Ecological Modeling – University of Missouri (2 positions) 29. PhD Assistantship – Remote Sensing of Landscape and Ecosystem Processes – Wisconsin 30. Graduate Research Assistantship - Wetland Wildlife Ecology Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University 31. Ph.D. Position at the University of Akron – Evolution 32. MS or PhD Student interested in plant-insect interactions – Alaska 33. Research Assistantship (MS) in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences – Mississippi State 34. MS or PhD assistantships – Fish – University of North Texas 35. MS Student in Aquatic Ecology lab – Western Kentucky University 36. MS in Environmental Science – Thompson Rivers University, Canada ************************************************************************ Important Dates & Announcements 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 ************************************************************************ REMINDER – To make an appointment for advising, please visit the online appointment calendar at http://corazon.biosci.arizona.edu/advising/ . After reviewing the calendar, please call 621-1588 to make an appointment. ************************************************************************ Things to do and Awards (Clubs, Info Sessions, Awards) 1) Physiology Research Poster Session The Physiology Department invites all undergraduate students interested in research to the Physiology Poster Session. There will be a brief discussion with faculty regarding how students can get involved in their own research projects throughout the College of Medicine followed by several Physiology students presenting posters about their current research. Refreshments will be served. Physiology Poster Session Tuesday, April 3 2:00pm to 3:30pm Gittings Building Gym Contact Amber Soergel, M.A. with questions. 621-4864 asoergel@email.arizona.edu ************************************************************************ 2) National Conference on Science and Social Responsibility Student Pugwash USA's 14th National Conference on Science and Social Responsibility: Promoting the Integrity of Science , April 12-15, 2007, will bring together college and graduate students from across the country to examine how science, technology and policy converge to benefit society. Register now at our low student registration rate to guarantee that your voice is heard on these important issues! ************************************************************************ 3) Optimi Student Foundation Honorary Applications to Optimi Student Foundation Honorary of the University of Arizona ************************************************************************ 4) UA Spring Career Days! UA SPRING CAREER DAYS 2007 Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3 and April 4, 2007 11am - 4pm Student Union Memorial Center - Grand Ballroom (3rd Floor) ************************************************************************ 5) SOPHOS applications are available ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ 6) Job Opening at The Arizona Cancer Center Position Description: After a brief training period, the successful candidate will perform the following tasks: process digital image data using interactive custom software and generate electronic and paper documentation. Position Starts: 05/14/07 Hours: 10-40, depending on time of year Salary: 7.50/ hour Work type: part-time, regular, year-round, must be able to work during the Summer ************************************************************************ 7) REU Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates through the U of A REU is an NSF-sponsored program providing Research Experience for Undergraduates. Undergraduates receive a stipend ($4,800 @ $10/h) to conduct independent research projects under faculty guidance and mentorship. Dr. Steve Archer in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Arizona (UA) has openings for REU students on a study investigating why some shrubs are more successful than others in invading and establishing in grasslands. REU students will participate in controlled environment studies on the UA campus; and in field studies at the Santa Rita Experimental Range just south of Tucson. For more details and application procedures, see http://ag.arizona.edu/research/archer/ or email sarcher@ag.arizona.edu Application Deadline: April 13, 2007; or until suitable candidate is hired. ************************************************************************ 8) Research Assistant – Aquatic Predator-Prey Study ************************************************************************ Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 9) Summer Field Course Openings Still Available at Mountain Lake Biological Station Summer 2007, July 7th - August 2nd Summer 2007 course offerings: Eological Applications of GIS, Stream Ecology, Herpetology, Behavioral Ecology, Plant Biodiversity and Conservation Dates, fees, descriptions, and on-line application at http://mlbs.org/courses.html ************************************************************************ 10) Field Course in Arctic Science The new Field Course in Arctic Science will be offered through Summer Sessions at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This 16-day, 4credit course will be taught both at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and at the Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska from May 20 to June 6, 2007. The course is limited to ten finishing undergraduate or starting graduate students. The cost of food, lodging and travel between the field sites will be covered, and students are expected to pay for their travel to Fairbanks, Alaska. The students will learn about the ecology of the arctic and boreal systems through daily lectures delivered by a variety of scientists, active participation in field sampling, and evening discussions of the relevant science literature. Interested students should submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter stating their experience and how the course would benefit them to Anja Kade ftank@uaf.edu by April 20, 2007. ************************************************************************ 11) ¡Apply Today to become a CONVERSANTE! Every day in clinics and hospitals across the nation, Spanish-speaking patients are not getting the medical care they deserve because English-speaking health professionals don’t understand them. Diseases go undetected, patients are prescribed the wrong medication and sometimes die from inaccurate diagnosis. You can be part of the solution to this problem by enrolling in the F.A.C.E.S.* in Health Professions Conversantes course, to be offered in the Fall 2007 semester.The class is taught by a native Spanish-speaking physician and University of Arizona’s fourth-year medical students. Participants in the course will: learn basic medical terminology in Spanish and English; develop essential skills to interpret between English-speaking health professionals and Spanish-speaking patients; explore the role played by language and culture in patient-physician interactions; and become familiar with the role and responsibilities of medical interpreters and other medical providers. The course will meet every week for 2 hours. In addition, for 1-2 hours each week, Conversantes students will volunteer as Spanish interpreters in local community clinics. Prerequisites: must be native Spanish speaker, enrolled in either the University of Arizona or Pima Community College, interested in pursuing a health-related profession, and available to volunteer 1-2 hours per week in a local clinic. * Fostering & Achieving Cultural Equity and Sensitivity (F.A.C.E.S.) ************************************************************************ 12) Spend 10 weeks off campus studying endangered killer whales in the wild! Beam Reach is for you if you want to:study endangered orcas in the wild, sail for 5 weeks on a biodiesel electric catamaran, work with experts in killer whale conservation and acoustics, learn about marine conservation and sustainability, spend 5 weeks at Friday Harbor Labs earn credits from the University of Washington We are now accepting applications for our Spring 08 program (March 31-June 7, 2008). We do have a few spaces left in our fall 07 program: Aug 20 - Oct 28, 2007 Dive In: http://beamreach.org/?2sp8afl070314 If you have any questions contact Tracy ************************************************************************ Summer 2007 Research/Fieldwork/Internships 13) Summer and Fall Positions with Great Basin Institute - Environmental The Great Basin Institute is recruiting individuals interested in making a positive change to the environment and public lands of the Great Basin, Mojave and Lake Tahoe regions. Summer and fall positions with land management agencies are available throughout the state. Professional and/or educational experience in botany, ecology, wildlife biology, recreation, environmental policy, ornithology, environmental science, monitoring, and/or mapping generally desirable. If you are looking to develop or enhance skills related to environmental management, we may have a research associate position for you. Downloadable position descriptions, including qualifications and citizenship requirements/eligibility, for current openings are available on the research associate employment section of Great Basin Institute’s website www.GreatBasinInstitute.org Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, résumé, and list of three professional references to Chris Warner, Research Associate Coordinator, at warnerc@unr.nevada.edu ************************************************************************ 14) Botany Field Technician Position – California – paid/housing/food Work with a team to map weeds on Santa Cruz Island Preserve (a 62,000 acre island within Channel Islands National Park) using ground detection and helicopter surveys in remote terrain. Helicopter will be used as transportation to/from remote areas on a daily basis; on-site training will be given on all safety aspects of working around helicopters. GPS and record field data on specific (50+) weed species. Work independently and with a team in a remote island setting. Live in field housing, with limited trips to the mainland. Travel by boat to the island. Estimated field season April–June, 1 to 3 months, negotiable. Requirements: Knowledge of and ability to recognize Southern California plants and weeds; Ability to key plants to species; Ability to record detailed field notes; Ability to use GPS data logger; and must have correct color vision and depth perception. Compensation: Dependent on experience, from $2500 to $2900 per month, transportation to and from island paid during 4-day weekend, and on-island food and housing provided: separate bedroom, with communal living space, kitchen and bathrooms Contact: Rachel Wolstenholme rwolstenholme@tnc.org ************************************************************************ 15) Environmental Education Interns – Minnesota (Cedar Creek) – paid Do you have a passion for the outdoors and teaching others about it? This is the job for you! Cedar Creek Natural History Area of the University of Minnesota is looking for two environmental education interns. One would focus on assisting with our formal K-12 school-yard program http://www.monarchlab.umn.edu/schoolyards/default.aspx , and the other would assist primarily with informal education programs for the general public of all ages as part of our interpretive trail system. These 12-week positions would start May/June and go through August/Sept. 2007. Each position will consist of a 40 hour work week. Pay is $10.00 per hour and on-site housing is available, starting at $300.00 per month. Much of the scientific research at Cedar Creek examines the ecology of our changing planet. Topics include, but are not limited to: biodiversity, productivity, nutrient retention, effects of fire, and herbivory by insects. The person in these internships would help interpret and communicate Cedar Creek's experiments and natural resources to the outside community through our school-yard program or our interpretive trail. Some duties include: 1. Help organize school field trips to Cedar Creek 2. Help organize teacher workshops 3. Help plan and lead interpretive tours for local groups and individuals 4. Help provide maintenance for trails and parks 5. Help develop informational brochures for the general public Minimum Qualifications: Ideal candidate will be in a college program working towards a degree in education, recreation resource management, environmental studies, natural history, natural resources science & management, biology or other related field. Experience working outdoors, and working with school-age children is helpful. To apply, please email: 1. a cover letter stating which position(s) you are applying for, 2. a resume, 3. copy of your transcript (unofficial is okay), 4. 2 letters of recommendations to marot019@umn.edu Applications are being accepted now, with a deadline of April 14th 2007. ************************************************************************ 16) Biological/Forestry Tech Position – Alaska – paid The PNW Research station in Juneau, Alaska is trying to fill 4 Biological/Forestry Tech positions for the upcoming field season. Timber and vegetation field work on second-growth thinning research projects throughout southeast Alaska from May - October (dates flexible). Potential candidates need forestry and/or botany experience and should be familiar with flora of the PNW. Salary: $15.23/hour (includes 24% cost of living allowance) Applications accepted through http://www.usajobs.com/ Search for the following announcement numbers: Foresty Tech - ADS07-WOFSJOBS-071DT, Biological Science Tech - ADS04-WOFSJOBS-009DT For more information call or email: Troy D. Heithecker, Ecologist theithecker@fs.fed.us ************************************************************************ 17) Research Technician for Tree Seedling Recruitment and Survival – North Carolina – paid/housing See flyer for more information: http://www.bio.unc.edu/faculty/peet/lab/temp/Roanoke-Jobs.doc Purpose: Determine the impact of Dominion Power dam operation procedure on the recruitment and survival of bottomland hardwood forest tree species. Technicians will assist a UNC graduate student with tree seedling plot establishment and monitoring on the lower Roanoke River, North Carolina Pay: $10/hr + housing Commitment: late May - Early August Location: Lower Roanoke River Application: Please submit a one-page letter outlining your interest in the project (why are you applying and what do you expect to gain) and any relevant prior experience. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. For more information on the project and/or the positions please contact: Jackie White ************************************************************************ 18) Research Assistant in Plant Ecology – Georgia – housing/paid The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for temporary Hourly Research Assistant positions. These positions will begin in April or May 2007 and are 3 month positions 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 employees 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. 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: Cindy Craft cindy.craft@jonesctr.org For questions, please contact: Melanie Kaeser, mkaeser@jonesctr.org ************************************************************************ 19) Ecology Field Technician (Riparian) – Arizona paid/housing Dates: May 10 through August 31, 2007 Location: Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2007 The position advertised is for one (1) full-time field technician to assist a Colorado State University graduate student in data collection. The project is to analyze riparian plant community response to the removal of two invasive plant species. Responsibilities: Primary duties include counting seeds, digging and maintaining ground water wells, conduct vegetation surveys (identifying plants, abundance, species composition and cover estimates) and collect soil and seed samples. After initial training, candidate should be prepared to effectively run the data collection of the seed and ground water aspects of this study on his/her own. Qualifications: Candidates must possess a four-year degree or currently be enrolled at a college or university pursuing a degree in ecology, natural resource management, environmental studies, range management, forestry, or other similar area. Candidates must be in good physical condition, capable of working long days in the field under hot, rugged conditions. Salary: $375/week plus housing at Canyon de Chelly National Park Headquarters, AZ. To apply: Email a 1-2 page resume and cover letter, including three references with telephone numbers and email addresses, to Lindsay Reynolds, lindsayr@cnr.colostate.edu ************************************************************************ 20) Field Assistant for Predator-Prey Study in Mountain Streams – Colorado paid/housing Looking for a summer research technician to help with a project examining predator-prey interactions between brook trout and aquatic invertebrates in high-elevation streams. Work will be based out of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory located in the scenic Elk Mountains of western Colorado near Crested Butte. Field work (80%) will consist of using a backpack electrofisher to sample trout populations, tagging individual fish, collecting benthic and drift samples of invertebrates, and sorting live invertebrates in the field. Lab work (20%) will involve sorting, identifying, and measuring invertebrates as well as drying and weighing samples. A stipend of $3800 will be paid for the summer field season. In addition, shared rustic housing will be provided at no cost at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. The summer field season will run from approximately May 1st to August 31st. This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent college graduates looking to gain research experience in aquatic ecology. If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume with 3 references to bkoch@uwyo.edu Applications will be accepted until April 3, or until a suitable applicant is found. ************************************************************************ Other things to do for $$$ (scholarships, grants, etc) 21) Princeton Review Scholarship The UA Chapter of Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society is proud to ************************************************************************ 22) National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant A National SMART Grant will provide up to $4,000 for each of the third and fourth years of undergraduate study to full-time students who are U.S. citizens, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and majoring in a subject determined critical to national security. To be eligible to receive a National SMART Grant, you must be able to answer YES to all of the following questions:
If you are eligible for a SMART grant, please contact U of A's Office of Student Financial Aid (OFSA) by emailing askaid@email.arizona.edu . Be sure to include your student ID number. Ask to have your criteria reviewed for SMART Grant eligibility. OSFA will verify your eligibility, adjust your financial aid package and send you a revised award letter. If you are not eligible you will receive e-mail notification. Grant funds began posting to student accounts in August. ************************************************************************ Normal Jobs 23) Field Technicians - Coyotes on the Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park Project Description: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry protocols. Background Required: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or similar background is required. Radio telemetry experience required. Compensation: Stipend of $400/month (pro-rated for partial months) with housing provided. Potential for continued employment at a higher pay level. To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing interest to Michelle Uberuaga, uberuaga@yellowstoneresearch.org ************************************************************************ 24) Field Assistants – Climate – Canada Responsible field assistants are needed from May 2007 through November 2007 (dates negotiable) to assist with site construction, collection of field data, data entry, and laboratory work. The research project is attempting to simulate regional climate warming by increasing both air and soil temperature in greenhouses located near Thompson, Manitoba, Canada (55° 53’N, 98° 20’W.) Professor Stith Gower in the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the University of Wisconsin leads the project. For further project details and pictures go to: http://forestecology.forest.wisc.edu/warming.html Assistants will live rent free in a four bedroom suburban home, but will be responsible for their own food and field clothes. Assistants will make between $7.00 and $9.50 per hour based on experience. This is an opportunity to gain valuable research experience surrounded by remote boreal forest, beautiful water ways and the Northern lights. Applicants interested should e-mail a brief statement of interest and a resume as an attached Word document to: Dustin Bronson drbronson@wisc.edu ************************************************************************ 25) Research Assistant for ecological plant genetics project in Europe Looking for a Research Assistant to participate in a large-scale investigation of the evolution of flowering time in the model plant, Arabidopsis thaliana. Our approach includes analysis of the flowering time response to a wide range of natural and manipulated environments at levels ranging from DNA sequence variation to continental ecotype distributions. Part of this study entails establishing a set of five common gardens in Europe at Valencia, Spain; Oulu, Finland; Norwich, UK; Cologne, Germany; and Halle, Germany. At these sites large numbers of A. thaliana accessions will be grown in multiple plantings synchronized with local populations in order to assess geographic and seasonal variation in selection of flowering time and other life history traits. We are seeking a Research Assistant who would be interested in living at one of the five European field sites and assisting with plant care and measurement. Applicants must have a B.S. degree in biology or a related science. German or Spanish language skills are desirable for this position, but not required. This Research Assistantship has a strong training component and was conceived as being analogous to a Fulbright fellowship. The successful applicant will be awarded an NSF-fellow position. The fellowship stipend will be $35,000 plus health insurance and other benefits. To apply, please send a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references (as pdf files) to Stephen Welch welchsm@ksu.edu or Johanna Schmitt johanna_schmitt@brown.edu Please reference the position number (W0007455) in the email Subject line. For further information on the project see www.egad.ksu.edu/about.html . APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 15, 2007 ************************************************************************ 26) Research Internship in Agro-ecology Research, Florida Participating Dates: Minimum 6 month internship starting May-June, 2007. A research internship is available at the MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center (MAERC) at Buck Island Ranch, a Division of Archbold Biological Station in south central Florida www.archbold-station.org Research projects at MAERC focus on wetland ecology and restoration, effects of fire and grazing on grassland and wetland ecosystems, and the environmental impacts of cattle ranching. Research interns spend 20 hours per week assisting the MAERC Research Biologist and 20 hours conducting their own independent research project. Benefits: $120/week stipend. Free housing provided on site. Application: Please send letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Dr. Patrick Bohlen at pbohlen@archbold-stgation.org Application Deadline: April 15, 2007 ************************************************************************ 27) Lab Manager – Yellowstone National Park The Department of Biological Sciences at Wayne State University seeks a Lab Manager for a series of field projects located in Yellowstone National Park, northern Lower Michigan, and southeastern Michigan. Each of the three projects are being initiated in summer 2007 and will investigate the effects of climate and abiotic factors on the disturbances that shape forest structure and composition. The Lab Manager will coordinate data collection and management and supervise research technicians in field analysis. The individual will: 1) coordinate and participate in field data collection 2) oversee data processing and entry and manage data files, 3) coordinate research technicians in cooperation with graduate students, 4) assist in field- course instruction in a non-teaching capacity, and 5) other duties as assigned. The position location will alternate between Jackson, Wyoming; Mio, Michigan; and Detroit, Michigan between May and September, then will be located in Detroit for the remainder of the academic year. Salary commensurate with education and experience. One-year commitment required (5/07 - 5/08). Qualifications: BS degree in natural sciences, preferably with emphasis on plants; applicants with completed MS preferred. Research experience in ecology or field biology. Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Experience with ArcGIS/ArcView. Knowledge of woody plant species in forests of the Great Lakes region. For more information contact Dr. Dan Kashian at dkash@wayne.edu To apply, send cover letter, resume, and list of references as a single document to Dr. Kashian by 30 April 2007 ************************************************************************ Graduate Student Opportunities 28) PhD Graduate Assistants – Landscape Ecology and Ecological Modeling – University of Missouri (2 positions) The candidates will have the opportunity to work on the development and applications of a forest landscape model, LANDIS. Visit www.missouri.edu\~landis for detailed model description and free download. The PhD graduate assistants are expected to improve the ecological realism of LANDIS succession and dispersal modules. Both PhD graduate assistants are expected to collaborate with a team of scientists and group members, interact with forest managers, present at national conferences, and write scientific findings for peer-reviewed journal papers. The stipend for each PhD graduate assistant is $18,000/year for three years (50% graduate research assistantship). This stipend covers in-state and out of-state tuition waivers. A qualified candidate should have a background in ecology, forestry, = geography, or closely related fields. Strong technical background in GIS technology (e.g. ArcGIS) and familiarity with forest landscape modeling are necessary. Programming skills in C++ and C# are preferred. APPLICATION PROCEDURE for Graduate Students: Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Graduate application materials and information about the School of Natural Resources and the University of Missouri can be accessed at http://www.snr.missouri.edu/forestry/graduate/index.html Dr. Hong S. He email: heh@missouri.edu Hong S. He will attend the US-IALE 2007 Annual Symposium in Tucson, AZ in April. To arrange an onsite meeting regarding these positions, contact Dr. Hong S. He ************************************************************************ 29) PhD Assistantship – Remote Sensing of Landscape and Ecosystem Processes – Wisconsin The research in the lab group looks at the effects of insect disturbances on forests at the landscape to regional scale. One component of the research examines how insect disturbances affect factors such as forest growth, nutrient cycling and succession. We are also interested in how landscape patterns (e.g., fragmentation), patterns of historical disturbances, and host tree species distributions affect insect dynamics and the intensity of the disturbances. Qualified applicants should have the following skills: Educational background in landscape/forest ecology, geography, forestry, environmental science, or a related discipline; Interest in remote sensing of forests (e.g, disturbance, landscape change, or nutrient cycling); Experience and/or some background in techniques of remote sensing analysis; Proficiency with GIS (e.g. ArcGIS) and/or statistical analysis software; Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are essential Interested applicants should contact Dr. Phil Townsend ptownsend@wisc.edu as soon as possible. More on Dr. Townsend’s lab group can be found at http://rs.forest.wisc.edu/. More on the department of Forest Ecology and Management can be found at: http://forest.wisc.edu. Applicants should also directly contact Dr. Phil Townsend with the following information: Brief cover letter summarizing research interests and academic and professional background; Resume/CV; Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this point); GRE scores, if available; Names and contact information for three references. Assistantships are available for 3-year periods and include an annual stipend ($18,480 for 2006-2007), health insurance and a tuition waiver. ************************************************************************ 30) Graduate Research Assistantship - Wetland Wildlife Ecology Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University DESCRIPTION: This two and one-half year project is designed to evaluate nd compare the function of mitigation wetlands to natural wetlands. Student will take part in all aspects of the study (i.e., identification, mapping, and/or evaluation of wildlife populations, hydrophytic plants, hydric soils, hydrology, etc.) and will develop a thesis proposal and conduct research dealing with wetland plant decomposition rates and the impact on larval amphibian or invertebrate ecology. The student will be working toward a M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources in the Division of Forestry and Natural Resources at West Virginia University. QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. in Wildlife, Wetlands, Environmental Science or closely related field. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 1100. A strong interest in wetland function or wildlife conservation is essential. Field experience with either wildlife or plants is required. Field experience in the Appalachians and experience with amphibians, plant decomposition studies, and mitigation wetlands is highly desirable. STIPEND: $12,000/year plus health insurance and complete tuition waiver. CONTACT: Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, a statement of purpose (i.e., why you want to work on this project at WVU, your research and career interests, etc.) copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to Dr. James T. Anderson at wetland@wvu.edu ************************************************************************ 31) Ph.D. Position at the University of Akron - Evolution Seeking a graduate student that is interested in research that integrates micro evolutionary and macro evolutionary approaches.The lab primarily utilizes long term experimental evolution in bacteria to test macro and micro evolutionary theory. Critical analysis skills are important and previous experience can be in any field of biology. Training in the Integrated Bioscience Program at U of Akron allows study of paleontology, evolutionary genetics and computational biology as well as a diversity of other interdisciplinary research areas. http://www3.uakron.edu/biology/moore/PacoMoore.html Paco Moore moore@uakron.edu ************************************************************************ 32) MS or PhD Student interested in plant-insect interactions - Alaska Seeking a highly qualified MS or PhD student to work on an NSF-funded project examining plant-insect interactions involving aspen in Interior Alaska. The research examines the impact of extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) and chemical defense on damage by an herbivore, the aspen leaf miner, that currently impacts 80% of all aspen leaves in the region. Much of our work seeks to understand the mechanisms leading to patterns of mining damage in relationship to the presence of EFNs and focuses on tri-trophic interactions involving both ants and parasitoids. Competitive candidates will have a sincere interest in and curiosity about plant-insect interactions, a strong background in ecology, a good undergraduate record, superior GRE scores, and strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will be expected to qualify for admittance to the Department of Biology and Wildlife and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Graduate School. More information about our graduate program is available at http://www.bw.uaf.edu/bw_graduate.php Pat Doak ffpd@uaf.edu ************************************************************************ 33) Research Assistantship (MS) in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences – Mississippi State Research topic: Statistical models of small mammal populations. Responsibilities: Student will be responsible for studying relationships between life history traits and patterns of population dynamics using existing, long-term mark-recapture data and writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Qualifications: B.S. in wildlife science, wildlife management, zoology, or related field. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and a combined GRE score of 1100. Student is expected to have a strong interest in quantitative wildlife ecology. Stipend: Starting $14,000 per annum plus complete waiver of tuition fees. Inquiries: Dr. Guiming Wang at gwang@cfr.msstate.edu Application: Submit: 1) official college transcript(s), 2) resume, 3) three letters of recommendation, 4) letter of application which includes a discussion of qualifications, experience, and professional goals, and 5) GRE scores. ************************************************************************ 34) MS or PhD assistantships – Fish – University of North Texas Pharmaceuticals and personal care products are being continuously introduced into the aquatic environment, with little to no relevant data available with respect to their ecological fate and effects. M.S. or Ph.D. research assistantship(s) are available to study the metabolism, bioconcentration and toxicity of selected pharmaceuticals to fish. These positions are available at the University of North Texas located in Denton, TX. Previous experience in environmental analytical chemistry (e.g. LC-MS) or ecotoxicity testing is desirable, but not required. Interested students are encouraged to contact Duane Huggett dbhuggett@unt.edu ************************************************************************ 35) MS Student in Aquatic Ecology lab – Western Kentucky University The Aquatic Ecology lab at Western Kentucky University has immediate openings for full-time students interested in pursuing a Master of Science degree in Biology. Graduate assistantships will include a 9-month stipend, a separate summer stipend, and tuition reimbursement. Graduate student involvement directed towards one of the following active research projects dealing with the ecology of stream macroinvertebrates will be especially encouraged: Influence of alternative forestry harvesting practices on headwater stream structure and function, with a particular emphasis on macroinvertebrates or Importance of land-use gradients on the structure of stream macroinvertebrate assemblages. Please visit the Biology Web site http://bioweb.wku.edu/ for information about the Master of Science degree program or the WKU Office of Graduate Studies and Research www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Graduate regarding application information. For more information contact Scott A. Grubbs, Ph.D scott.grubbs@wku.edu ************************************************************************ 36) MS in Environmental Science – Thompson Rivers University, Canada Research topic: Effects of livestock grazing in southern interior wetlands: interactions with amphibians, benthic macroinvertebrates, vegetation, and breeding waterfowl. Responsibilities: You will be part of a team studying the effects of cattle on wetlands in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. Qualifications: B.Sc. Biology, Natural Resource Science or related field. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Student is expected to have a strong interest in wetland ecology. Stipend: $17,000 per annum Inquiries: Dr. Brian Heise at bheise@tru.ca ************************************************************************
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