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EEB Undergrad Newsletter: http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/undergrads/newsletter_current.htm Important Dates & Announcements 2. UA Medical Professions Exploration Club: Upcoming Meeting 3. Women in Biological Sciences (WIBS): Upcoming Meeting 4. Spring 2007 Science and Engineering Career Series 5. Medical School Reapplicant Workshop 6. Looking for an upper-division elective for Fall? 7. Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Summer Experiences 8. PHYS/MATH/ENTR/MCB 495f/595f - Topics in Entrepreneurship for Scientists 9. MCB 497a: Special Tutoring Workshop 10. Grand Canyon Semester is recruiting for Fall of 2007 semester! 11. Web Course – INDV 102 Summer2007 Research/Field/Internship Opportunities 12. Pika/Global Warming Fieldwork, Glacier National Park volunteer 13. Volunteer Field Assistants – Australia (passerine bird) 14. Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship housing/per diem 15. Molt-Migration and Stopover – Western US housing/per diem 16. Summer Research Assistant Disease Ecology at UNC - Chapel Hill paid 17. Summer Field Research on Arctic Vegetation – Alaska paid 18. Summer Internships – Dynamic Wildlife Conservation Partnership – Washington, DC 19. Summer Temporary Employment Program Forestry Technician – Tonto National Forest, Arizona paid 20. Avian Field Tech in Southern Utah paid 21. Nest Searcher – Alaska travel/housing/stipend 22. REU Summer Stream Ecology Research - Idaho 23. Research and Fieldwork Opportunities in the Tropical Rainforest of Borneo housing/travel/food 24. Field Technicians – Warblers (Southeastern US) housing/paid 25. Video Technicians – Warblers (Southeastern US) housing/paid 26. Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist – Florida Panther Project 27. Seasonal Wildlife Biological Technician – California 28. Wildlife Technician – Utah 29. Technician/Lab Manager – New York University 30. Crew Leader and Field Assistant Positions – California 31. Field Technicians – Trout (Nevada) 32. Research Position – UNLV 33. MS or PhD Student interested in plant-insect interactions – University of Alaska 34. M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship- Grotto Sculpin Population Ecology – University of Central Arkansas 35. MS Assistantship – University of Arkansas, Monticello 36. PhD thesis in molecular evolution/evolutionary bioinformatics – Zurich 37. Graduate Research Assistantships in Aquatic Ecology and Ecotoxicology – Baylor University 38. Graduate Student – Biogeography, Conservation Science, and Climate Change – University of Idaho ************************************************************************ Important Dates & Announcements 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) UA SPRING CAREER DAYS 2007!!! For more information (including a very impressive list of attending employers) visit the UA SPRING CAREER DAYS 2007 webpage ************************************************************************ 2) UA Medical Professions Exploration Club: Upcoming Meeting WHEN: 5 pm, Monday April 2nd, 2007 ************************************************************************ 3) Women in Biological Sciences (WIBS): Upcoming Meeting ************************************************************************ 4) Spring 2007 Science and Engineering Career Series What can you do with your degree? ************************************************************************ 5) Medical School Reapplicant Workshop For Pre-Health Students who applied to the UA College of Medicine for 2007 (as well as prior years) ************************************************************************ Courses for Summer or Fall 2007 6) Looking for an upper-division elective for Fall? ************************************************************************ 7) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Summer Experiences Experiences designed to help students learn more about ecology, evolution, and behavior in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. In 2007 the RMBL will offer Field Ecology, Conservation Biology, Physiology of Animal Behavior, Field Mammalogy, Ecology and Conservation of Freshwater Invertebrates, and Field Botany. The submission deadline for coursework applicants seeking financial aid is April 1st. Applicants are welcome to apply until June 4th, but you may not be eligible for financial aid. For more information, visit www.rmbl.org Contact Mel Dean mdean@rmbl.org with any questions. ************************************************************************ 8) PHYS/MATH/ENTR/MCB 495f/595f - Topics in Entrepreneurship for Scientists Perks: Students get extensive interaction time and networking opportunities with scientific, business, and entrepreneurial leaders, attend industry functions, and have dinner with guest speakers from industry every week for free. More info: http://psm.arizona.edu/content/entrepreneurshipcourse/index ************************************************************************ 9) MCB 497a: Special Tutoring Workshop Want to serve as a Peer Tutor or Discussion Leader? Want to work with 181 Course Faculty? Want to re-learn those basic biological concepts to prepare yourself for the MCAT or other post-graduate exams? Thinking about a career in education? ************************************************************************ 10) Grand Canyon Semester is recruiting for Fall of 2007 semester! Look us up on the web @ http://www.grandcanyonsemester.nau.edu We are filling out our program with a few good students to study the Colorado plateau and the Grand Canyon. We will study in the canyons and above the rim in Flagstaff, combining the best of experiential education with field based learning as well as a classroom component which bolsters the capability for professors to convey the intricacies of this complex and beautiful world. Grand Canyon Semester, The Life Changing Experience That Actually Delivers. Questions? Comments? Send to: GrandCanyon@nau.edu ************************************************************************ 11) Web Course – INDV 102 If you still need an INDV for a Tier I General Education requirement, consider taking web-delivered INDV 102: MONEY, CONSUMERS + FAMILY this summer. Please see below 10 very important reasons you may want to take this very popular web-delivered course... INDV 102: MONEY, CONSUMERS + FAMILY (PRE-SESSION, SUMMER I & II) No one is safe from bankruptcy -- most who declare bankruptcy were formerly middle class. ************************************************************************ Summer 2007 Research/Fieldwork/Internships 12) Pika/Global Warming Fieldwork, Glacier National Park volunteer Field assistant needed for study in Glacier NP, Montana, June 10 - August 25; or a period of time therein. The study involves locating pika while hiking at high altitudes, backcountry camping, working with a GPS receiver, identification of plants and possibly other mammals. Experience with some ecological field work is a plus. The assistant will work with the project leader (Lucas Moyer-Horner, U-Wisconsin-Madison). To apply, please send an email to lrmoyerh@wisc.edu , with the subject "PIKA GNP". Please include a letter of interest and resume. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. ************************************************************************ 13) Volunteer Field Assistants – Australia (passerine bird) Studying dispersal behaviour, social behaviour and gene flow in the fragmented Eucalyptus woodlands of SE Australia. Volunteers are needed from 25 July through 24 October 2007 to assist with field work on the brown treecreeper, a small cooperatively breeding passerine bird which is endemic to Australia. Duties will include: mistnetting, banding, and blood sampling adults and juveniles; intensive radiotracking of dispersing yearlings; and conducting behavioural observations of colour-banded birds. Depending on additional funding, there may be an opportunity for some volunteers to spend an additional 6-8 weeks assisting with research on other woodland species. Prior experience with mistnetting, behavioural observation, radiotracking, data entry, and driving 4WD vehicles is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain experience conducting field research before entering graduate school. Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation to Canberra, Australia. Room and board will be provided along with a small stipend. Send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references via e-mail to Erik.Doerr@csiro.au ************************************************************************ 14) Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship housing/per diem Many 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 (start date somewhat flexible). Enthusiastic individuals with previous birding and/or field research experience are preferred. Prior banding experience is not necessary as all internships include an intensive, two week training course in mistnetting, banding, and aging and sexing small landbirds. Applicants must be able to provide a reliable vehicle for use in the field (use of the vehicle during the regular field season will be reimbursed at $.33/mile). 4WD vehicles are desirable for some locations. FREE shared housing (no rent or utilities for 3 months!) and a per diem of $23 - $28 (depending on location) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses, amounting to $1932 - $2520 for the season, are provided. Interested applicants should send via email 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, www.birdpop.org , or contact Amy Finfera, afinfera@birdpop.org ************************************************************************ 15) Molt-Migration and Stopover – Western US housing/per diem 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. 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. Enthusiastic individuals with at least some previous banding and birding experience are preferred. The position will include four days of intensive training in bird banding and identification during early July by IBP Staff Biologist and MoMS project director Peter Pyle. An applicant with a good field vehicle may also be needed (and will be reimbursed $0.33/mile driven during the project but not for travel to and from the project area). 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. We plan to select applicants during the first week of May. Interested applicants should send via email a resume, cover letter, contact information for 2 references including email addresses, to Amy Finfera afinfera@birdpop.org ************************************************************************ 16) Summer Research Assistant Disease Ecology at UNC - Chapel Hill paid Previous research experience and completion of a general ecology course is preferred. The position will involve a mixture of field and laboratory work, with the ability to work outdoors in sometimes uncomfortable conditions being essential. Successful applicants will learn basic field ecology techniques and laboratory procedures. Our work focuses mainly on the role of viral, bacterial, and fungal plant pathogens and insect vectors in: controlling or facilitating biological invasions by plants; modulating the effects of global change on terrestrial ecosystems; and structuring plant communities. The preferred start date is between mid-April and mid-May, however the exact date is negotiable. For students, the position is part-time during the semester and full-time during the summer. Ability to work full- or part-time in the fall is preferred, but not required. The starting salary is $8.00 to $9.67/ hr, depending on experience. To Apply please submit the following items in an email: A current resume, contact information for (2) references, possible and preferred start and end dates, and a brief cover letter. Please send applications to Miranda Welsh mwelsh@unc.edu . Applications are accepted via email only and will be evaluated on a rolling basis, so apply soon. For more information on our research program go to: http://www.bio.unc.edu/faculty/mitchell/lab/ ************************************************************************ 17) Summer Field Research on Arctic Vegetation – Alaska paid We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduates and recent college graduates who are interested in summer field research in Alaska. The overall objective of our research program is to understand the ecosystem and global consequences of potential future changes in arctic vegetation. Successful applicants will assist with fieldwork in our tussock tundra site and laboratory work consisting of tasks such as plant sorting and data entry. In addition, successful applicants will attend weekly seminars on the research at the station, will develop their own individual research projects on a topic related to the program and their own interests, and will present their work at an informal symposium at Toolik Field Station. Successful applicants will be based at Toolik Field Station, north of the Brooks Range in arctic Alaska (http://www.uaf.edu/toolik/ ), which is the focus of research by nearly 100 scientists who work on a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecology projects. For more information, contact Dr. Syndonia Bret-Harte ffmsb@uaf.edu There are 2 positions, each of which pays a stipend of $394 per week (before taxes). These positions are open only to US citizens who are currently undergraduates or have graduated after December 2006. One position will start in late May, and end in mid-August. The other position will begin in late June and end in mid-September. Class background in plant ecology, botany, ecosystem ecology, statistics, and computer science would be an advantage. Experience in field or laboratory, experience with data analysis, and experience working in a remote field site is preferred. You should have skills with plant identification, data collecting and recording, data manipulation in Excel, and data analysis. You must apply for these jobs on-line. To apply, please go to https://www.uakjobs.com and click on “Create Application” link to select a User Name and Password and to create your application. Then, go to www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=58643 . You need to submit a cover letter that explains why you are interested in the program and how it fits into your long-term education and career goals. Also, describe your background and include anything that you think would convince us that you are the most appropriate person for this position. You must also submit a C.V. or Resume and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. If need assistance, please contact UAF Human Resources at 907-474-7700 ************************************************************************ 18) Summer Internships – Dynamic Wildlife Conservation Partnership – Washington, DC The Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC) is a global partnership that supports greater collaboration on human-wildlife conflict (HWC) across disciplines, sites, institutions and policy areas. The HWCC aims to prevent and mitigate HWC through a global network and partnership of diverse stakeholders across sectors and disciplines that facilitate collaborative learning, innovation, scientific analysis and development of best practices. Over 70 organizations currently participate in this global collaboration. Its activities will meet the collective need for improved information exchange; awareness raising and communication among key sectors; capacity building and training among practitioners; improved decision making and policy development; and enhanced understanding of the human dimensions of HWC. HWCC is located in Washington, DC. These are unpaid internships that require a firm commitment to a product, but can be designed somewhat flexibly according to availability and schedule of the successful candidate. All interns should have excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical skills; be self-motivated, highly creative, with a strong attention to detail. They should have considerable knowledge or experience in wildlife conservation and especially human-wildlife conflict. HWCC seeks interns for the following positions: Project Development and Fundraising Intern Intern will work closely with Executive Director to develop projects, conduct research, explore opportunities, especially for funding, relevant to HWCC’s mission and goals. Some administrative work will be involved. This intern must have experience and knowledge of human-wildlife conflict, as well as a well-rounded understanding of HWC issues. Experience in fundraising (prospect research and proposal writing) is a must. Intern will determine opportunities for funding with foundations, private donors, corporate sponsors, partnership arrangements, etc. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your leadership, creativity and fundraising skills. Web development This intern will develop a comprehensive web-based information sharing and collaborative learning platform to address needs of HWCC members. This is an excellent opportunity to integrate and apply web-based skills with practical applications for conservation practitioners; to think creatively to develop practical solutions; and explore and apply best practices and cutting edge technology. Focus of analysis will be determined according to candidate’s interest and HWCC’s need. Please email resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to mailto:fmmadden@comcast.net by April 15, 2007. In subject line, please write the internship position for which you are applying. ************************************************************************ 19) Summer Temporary Employment Program Forestry Technician – Tonto National Forest, Arizona paid Tonto National Forest/ Central Arizona Globe Ranger District Student hires must be registered for college classes for Fall 07 Pay up to $13.83 Description of duties: Work on a preburn vegetation inventory crew. Performs a variety of regular and recurring technical tasks pertaining to forestry studies, such as developing microhabitat plots using variable radius and fixed inventory stand exams. Duration of work: Mid May till end of August For more information please, contact Paul Churchill at (928) 402-6200 or email address at pchurchill@fs.fed.us ************************************************************************ 20) Avian Field Tech in Southern Utah paid Wildlife technician ( Avian Point Count/vegetation position) Enthusiastic, curious, and 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. Preferred candidates will be able to identify western riparian birds both visually and by song/call; experienced or familiar with unlimited distance point count methods and/or line transect methods; able to estimate populations of mixed species with reasonable accuracy; and experienced in basic vegetation sampling methods or plant ID & taxonomy. Mandatory training will be held in early May. 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. Please submit ASAP. Hiring begins NOW! and will continue until a qualified applicant is found. E-mail cover letter, CV, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail address of three references to: HillaryWhite@utah.gov ************************************************************************ 21) Nest Searcher – Alaska travel/housing/stipend Needed 20 May - 10 July (dates somewhat flexible) to assist with a project aimed at understanding reproductive strategies of male Yellow Warblers at high latitudes, in Fairbanks, AK . Primary duties include nest searching and monitoring, spot mapping territories and executing experiments. Preference will be given to applicants with experience searching for songbird nests in riparian habitat. Experience using mist nets to capture and band birds is a plus. Airfare to Alaska and housing will be provided, along with a stipend of $800-1,000/mo. To apply please submit (1) a statement of interest, (2) a resume/C.V. and (3) contact information for 3 references to Michael Kuehn by email to kuehn@lifesci.ucsb.edu ************************************************************************ 22) REU Summer Stream Ecology Research - Idaho ************************************************************************ 23) Research and Fieldwork Opportunities in the Tropical Rainforest of Borneo housing/travel/food ************************************************************************ 24) Field Technicians – Warblers (Southeastern US) housing/paid Needed from 1 May to 1 August (start and end dates flexible) to assist with a study of Swainson's Warblers, a species of critical conservation concern in the southeastern U.S. Research is focused on demography and habitat use of Swainson's Warblers in bottomland hardwood forests of Arkansas, primarily at White River National Wildlife Refuge. Primary duties will include nest searching, mist netting and color banding, resighting marked birds, and installing and maintaining remote video cameras at nests. Additional duties may include surveys, habitat measurements, and arthropod sampling. Salary will be $1200 - $1500 / month, depending on experience, and housing will be provided. Please send a brief letter of interest and resume along with names and contact information for three references to Thomas J. Benson. Questions and applications can be sent by e-mail to thomas.benson@astate.edu ************************************************************************ 25) Video Technicians – Warblers (Southeastern US) housing/paid Needed from 1 May to 1 August (start and end dates flexible) to assist with a study of Swainson's Warblers, a species of critical conservation concern in the southeastern U.S. Research is focused on demography of Swainson's Warblers in bottomland hardwood forests of Arkansas, primarily at White River National Wildlife Refuge. Primary duties will include nest searching and installing and maintaining remote video cameras at nests. Salary will be $1200 - $1500 / month, depending on experience, and housing will be provided. Please send a brief letter of interest and resume along with names and contact information for three references to Thomas J. Benson. Questions and applications can be sent by e-mail thomas.benson@astate.edu ************************************************************************ Normal Jobs 26) Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist – Florida Panther Project Location: NAPLES, Florida Annual Salary Range: $33,377.24 - $86,739.38 SPECIAL NOTE: Starting salary is $36,797.28 annually ($1,533.22 biweekly) with benefits Job Description: Serve as assistant research biologist for conservation of the Florida panther. Work closely with other research and management biologists on the panther conservation team to conduct fieldwork, analyze data, and summarize and publish results. Ensure panther field activities proceed as planned, assist or lead the panther capture team, monitor panther locations with telemetry, and provide assistance on other panther conservation tasks as needed. Occasionally supervise temporary employees. Prepare technical reports for the Commission, represent the Commission as needed in interagency panther meetings, and provide technical assistance in converting research results to conservation actions. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of wildlife ecology principles and techniques, research study design, and data collection and analysis methods. Experience collecting animal telemetry locations from the ground and fixed-wing aircraft. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and associated software and analyses. Ability to collect and analyze scientific data, prepare written technical reports, publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present results to non-science audiences. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences, preferably in wildlife biology, and one year professional biological experience in a field or laboratory setting; or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences, preferably wildlife biology. Must submit electronic application to be considered. Connect to the link below: https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=541799 Submit a cover letter, resume, and any additional supporting materials directly to Dr. Dave Onorato dave.onorato@MYFWC.com ************************************************************************ 27) Seasonal Wildlife Biological Technician - California Point Reyes National Seashore, a unit of the National Park Service, is seeking to hire a wildlife technician in the Seashore’s non-native deer management program, implementing the fallow deer contraceptive program. The position entails assistance to the park Wildlife Biologist and USDA researchers with initial capture of 80 fallow deer females for treatment with an experimental contraceptive, deer monitoring via radio telemetry, biological sample (fecal and necropsy) collection and data input and analysis at Point Reyes National Seashore. This is a seasonal position not-to-exceed 1,039 hours (6 months) per year. Approximate dates of employment are May through October 2007. Government housing may be available. Work schedule is full time, 40 hours per week. Work will include working irregular hours, weekends and evenings. For detailed information regarding this position please refer to the USAJOBS website (http://www.usajobs.gov/ ) and search position PORE 07-03 DEU. ************************************************************************ 28) Wildlife Technician – Utah Position Description: BIO-WEST, Inc. in Logan, UT, seeks wildlife technician with experience conducting avian surveys and ability to identify birds, especially shorebirds, visually and aurally. Habitat delineation and vegetation identification experience also desired. Focus is on avian research, but small mammal, reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate work opportunities also exist. Must be able to collect avian productivity and point count data accurately and according to written/verbal instructions. GPS data collection experience is a plus. Minimum Qualifications: BS in wildlife science or related field. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three references info@bio-west.com by April 30, 2007 ************************************************************************ 29) Technician/Lab Manager – New York University We have an opening for a techncian/lab manager at the Purugganan Laboratory in the Department of Biology/ Center for Comparative Functional Genomics at New York University. The duties include management of laboratory operations and technical support for various projects. Experience in molecular genetic techniques and in the care of plants is desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience, and will start at $36,000/year plus full benefits. If you are interested, please send me a CV at mp132@nyu.edu If you want to know more about our laboratory, check out our website at http://www.nyu.edu/fas/dept/biology/faculty/purugganan/index.html The position will be in NYU's main campus in Washington Square at the heart of Greenwich Village in downtown Manhattan. ************************************************************************ 30) Crew Leader and Field Assistant Positions – California Dates: approx May 1-August 31, 2007 Location: Carrizo Plain National Monument, California (60 miles east of San Luis Obispo) Duties: One crew leader and several field assistants are needed to conduct a variety of animal surveys and construct exclosures as part of a new long-term study in the Carrizo National Monument. The Carrizo is the largest remnant of the San Joaquin grassland ecosystem and contains many endangered plants and animals. Technicians will assist with a variety of tasks, including small mammal mark-recapture, bird surveys, reptile surveys, invertebrate pitfall trapping, and spotlight surveys. Technicians will also assist with construction of cattle and rodent exclosures. Requirements: The crew leader must have a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, previous field experience, and demonstrate a high level of responsibility, organization, and motivation. PIT tagging experience is particularly desired. Field assistants must be pursuing or have a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences, and previous field experience and a strong interest in conservation and/or management are desired. Ability to live and work well with others (5-7 people) in an isolated setting is necessary. Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience: crew leader approx $1500-2500/month, assistants $600-1000/month, plus housing is provided in a large ranch house. To Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Laura Prugh by April 13, 2007 at prugh@nature.berkeley.edu . Inquiries can also be directed to Laura by email ************************************************************************ 31) Field Technicians – Trout (Nevada) Trout Unlimited is seeking 2 field technicians for work on threatened populations of Lahontan cutthroat trout in northern Nevada. We are monitoring population trends and movement in response to habitat improvements and increased connectivity from the removal of several culverts. Fisheries background including VI or PIT tagging and electro-shocking experience is highly desirable. Stipend is $1500/month + $20 per diem for work days. There are 2 possible start dates: either August 12th to assist with a collaborative project with the Boise Aquatics Lab (Rocky Mountain Research Station) on bull trout in Idaho before the NV field season, or the last week of August for the cutthroat trout work. The NV season runs through approximately the first week of Oct (~ 6 weeks). TU provides vehicle, gas, and occasional hotel and other travel-related expenses throughout the field season. Application closing date is May 15th, 2007. If interested please send cover letter, resume and names and contact information for 3 references (names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant) by email to: Helen Neville, Ph.D. hneville@tu.org ************************************************************************ 32) Research Position – UNLV We are looking for a motivated individual to join the Nevada Desert Research Center and Dr. Stan Smith’s lab at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. This research position (Lab and Field Technician) will be involved in measuring aboveground productivity responses to elevated CO2 at the FACE (free-air CO2 enrichment) experiment in southern Nevada on the Nevada Test Site (http://www.unlv.edu/Climate_Change_Research/ ). The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Biology and possess a good working knowledge of plant ecology, plant taxonomy, methods of vegetation surveys, and soil science including respiration measurements. The position starts April 16 and is available for 6 months with a 1 year renewal contingent upon funding. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please contact Dene Charlet dene.charlet@unlv.edu for questions regarding this position. Please send your resume including, three professional references, to Stan Smith stan.smith@unlv.edu ************************************************************************ Graduate Student Opportunities 33) MS or PhD Student interested in plant-insect interactions – University of Alaska I am 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 For more information please contact Pat Doak ffpd@uaf.edu ************************************************************************ 34) M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship- Grotto Sculpin Population Ecology – University of Central Arkansas Description: The project will involve mark-recapture of the Grotto Sculpin in two caves and two resurgence streams in Perry County, Missouri. This is a continuation of an ongoing project (it will encompass the last two years of a four year project) to provide baseline data on the population status, movement and growth of this rare and unique species. A research assistantship will be available for part and likely all of the project period. The student will develop a thesis proposal related to this research and will work towards a M.S. in Biology at the University of Central Arkansas. Qualifications: B.S. in Biology, Environmental Science or closely related field. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and a combined quantitative/verbal GRE score of 1100 (field experience may help offset any deficiency in scores). A strong interest in cave ecology is essential and a student with caving experience is highly desirable. Stipend: $12,000/year (dependent on funding) plus tuition waiver Contact: If you are interested in this position please send your resume, statement of interest (why you are interested in this project and your career goals), copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Ginny Adams ginny.adams@mac.com ************************************************************************ 35) MS Assistantship – University of Arkansas, Monticello Estimating belowground biomass in fast growing, short rotation woody biomass plantations in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley. One M.S. assistantship in the School of Forest Resources at the University of Arkansas-Monticello is available beginning in the August 2007. The focus of this study is to quantify root biomass and to estimate root production and mortality (turnover) to account for periodic changes in carbon pools. The assistantship includes a $15,000/yr stipend and tuition + fees for two years. Self-motivated individuals with strong writing skills that are interested in short rotation woody crops, forest ecology, silviculture, eco- physiology and/or soil science are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact: Dr. Jamie Schuler schuler@uamont.edu ************************************************************************ 36) PhD thesis in molecular evolution/evolutionary bioinformatics - Zurich We are searching for a Ph.D. student with demonstrable experience and interest in evolutionary biology and a solid background in bioinformatics. The Wagner lab at the University of Zurich studies biological evolution on all levels of organization, from genes, genomes, and genetic networks to whole organisms. A sample of our research can be found at http://www.biochem.unizh.ch/wagner/ Lab members are a group with very diverse backgrounds and research projects, unified by their interests in evolution and /or fundamental organizational principles of life. The successful candidate will have a strong background in bioinformatics and computational biology. Fluency in a major scripting language such as perl, and experience in software development is a must. Also necessary is a strong back-ground in biology. We are looking for an individual with a Masters Degree or equivalent, who is highly self-motivated and independent, and has demonstrated interests in problems of molecular evolution. The working language in the laboratory is English. German skills are not essential. To be considered, please send a single PDF file containing a CV including publication list (if available), a scanned academic transcript (list of grades in university courses), a statement of research interests not exceeding two pages, and three references to jobs_aw@bioc.unizh.ch Please include the word “MOBDNA” in the subject line. The application deadline is April 23, 2007. ************************************************************************ 37) Graduate Research Assistantships in Aquatic Ecology and Ecotoxicology – Baylor University The Ecotoxicology and Aquatic Research Laboratory and the Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (http://www.baylor.edu/crasr) at Baylor University have openings for graduate research assistants in applied aquatic ecology, and aquatic toxicology. Emphasis is in the following areas: 1) applied ecology and ecotoxicology of harmful algal blooms 2) ecotoxicology of emerging contaminants Applicants should have a background in biology, environmental science, biochemistry, or a related discipline. Candidates with an M.S. in aquatic ecology, water quality, and/or environmental toxicology and chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. To Apply: Candidates should submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae including GPA and GRE scores to Dr. Bryan W. Brooks Bryan_Brooks@Baylor.edu ************************************************************************ 38) Graduate Student – Biogeography, Conservation Science, and Climate Change – University of Idaho A graduate research assistantship is available to study climate change impacts on species distributions in the United States. The project will utilize regional GAP analyses (gapanalysis.nbii.gov) and climate change scenarios to quantify geographic patterns of change and identify species and areas of concern. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background in geography, ecology, biology, or a related field. Funding for two years beginning this summer is provided by the National Gap Analysis Program, with excellent opportunities for subsequent funding. Applicants to either the M.S. or Ph.D. program will be considered. Interested persons should apply to the UI Department of Geography (www.scihome.uidaho.edu/geography); applications are currently being accepted. Informal inquires are strongly encouraged; contact Dr. Jeffrey Hicke jhicke@uidaho.edu for more information.
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