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EEB Undergrad Newsletter: Blogging Advisors? http://blog.ltc.arizona.edu/eebadvising/ You can find the newsletter on line at http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/undergrads/newsletter_current.htm Important Dates & Announcements 2. Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Undergraduate Senior Thesis Poster Session 3. Drosophila Species Stockkeeper (Summer and Potentially Fall) 4. NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Internships on U of A campus 5. Make a Difference in the 2008 Election - Project Vote Smart Summer2007 Research/Field/Internship Opportunities 6. Volunteer Field Assistant for Bat Research in Arizona 7. Summer Field Position, Knobcone Pine Regeneration - Stephens Lab at UC Berkeley 8. Volunteer Research Assistants, Seahorse Movement – Portugal 9. Summer Research Technicians – Stream Ecology (Notre Dame) 10. Field Technician – Invasive Species (Yellowstone) stipend 11. Field Technicians – New Mexico paid 12. REU Position – Trout Lake Station (Wisconsin) stipend/housing Other things to do for $$$ (scholarships, grants, etc) 13. TWO Scholarships Normal Jobs 14. Seasonal Field Botanist – Texas 15. Biogeochemistry Research Assistant – Duke University 16. Plant Ecology Position – Georgia 17. Lab Technician – Duke University 18. Botanist/ Biological Science Technician – Northern California 19. Summer Research Assistant – Invasive Aquatic Plant (Connecticut) Grad School Opportunities 20. Graduate Positions - Sturgeon Conservation Genetics – Southern Illinois 21. PhD on Experimental host-parasite coevolution ************************************************************************ Important Dates & Announcements Check out the new web log from your advisors: http://blog.ltc.arizona.edu/eebadvising/ ************************************************************************ 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) Spring 2007 Chem Lab Project Showcase ************************************************************************ 2) Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Undergraduate Senior Thesis Poster Session U of A Positions ************************************************************************ 3) Drosophila Species Stockkeeper (Summer and Potentially Fall) The Drosophila Species Stock Center http://stockcenter.arl.arizona.edu/ in Tucson is currently hiring a Stockkeeper for the summer months and possibly continuing into the Fall Semester! The primary duty involves raising Drosophila lines for shipment to researchers around the world. A small amount of time each week will be devoted to assisting in research projects that will provide experience in fly genetics. The position is available for pay, 10-20 hours/week during summer. If you would like to be considered for this position, please contact Stacy Mazzalupo at smm@email.arizona.edu and attach or include the following information: ************************************************************************ 4) NASA Space Grant Undergraduate Internships on U of A campus What is it? Who is it for? You! How does it work?The objective? To provide undergraduates who are exploring career options the opportunity to broaden their education with a rich, hands-on experience with the full process of inquiry and discovery. This includes non-science majors and those traditionally underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
For more information, please contact Susan Brew, Space Grant Program Manager: sbrew@lpl.arizona.edu ************************************************************************ 5) Make a Difference in the 2008 Election - Project Vote Smart Location: 1133 E. Helen St. across from McClelland Hall Type of position: Internship Time frame: Fall 2007 Compensation: Unpaid internship, but college credit available Who we are: Project Vote Smart is a national research organization founded by such politically diverse leaders as Presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, Senator John McCain and Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro. These leaders along with interns and volunteers have backed this mammoth effort to provide voters with an accurate, non-partisan information on political candidates and elected officials. Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
For more information visit our web site at www.votesmart.org . (Note: Information about PVS internships on our web site focuses on national internships at our Montana headquarters, but contact information and a brief description about the UA internship program can also be found under “Internships”). Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to tim@votesmart.org as soon as possible, to arrange an interview. Deadline is May 11th Summer 2007 Research/Fieldwork/Internships 6) Volunteer Field Assistant for Bat Research in Arizona I am a graduate student Arizona State University conducting research on bat foraging ecology along the San Pedro River in Cochise County, Arizona. I am looking for volunteers to assist in summer data collection for research on how riverine and riparian landscape structure influences bat foraging ecology. Responsibilities will include capturing and handling bats, guano collection, recording and analyzing calls with Anabat detectors, and collecting insect samples. Previous experience handling and identifying North American bats is a plus, but not required. Most importantly, applicants must have enthusiasm, maturity, physical fitness, willingness to work at night, and a positive attitude in potentially uncomfortable conditions (e.g., warm temperatures, rattlesnakes, etc.). During research trips housing will be provided and will be a combination of rustic housing along the river and/or camping. Applicants will also need the 3-part pre-rabies vaccination series or proof of adequate titer. If you have questions, please contact me at elizabeth.m.hagen@asu.edu . If you are interested in volunteering, please send me a CV and dates that you are available. ************************************************************************ 7) Summer Field Position, Knobcone Pine Regeneration - Stephens Lab at UC Berkeley Project Description: This project examines the effects of prescribed fire & mechanical treatments on knobcone pine regeneration in the northern California Coast Range. We are investigating the impacts of these treatments on 1) seedling establishment and density, 2) shrub & herbaceous plant abundance and 3) fuel loading. The goal of this research project is to provide information to land managers about the ecological effects of these land management strategies. Job Description: One field technician is needed to assist a research assistant in post-treatment forest structure, vegetation, and fuel measurements. Field tasks will include but are not limited to: 1) typical forest inventory measurements, 2) detailed plant surveys, and 3) seedling density surveys. Technicians are needed for up to 3 months of work – and start dates are flexible. Additional Qualifications: •Coursework or experience in forestry, natural resources management, forest ecology, or related field is desired but not required. •Applicants with strong botany interest and proficiency in identifying plants using keys are strongly preferred. •Use of spreadsheet applications; ability to use or learn to use handheld data recorders, radios, other field equipment Please see http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/stephens-lab/students.htm for additional information. ************************************************************************ 8) Volunteer Research Assistants Seahorse Movement - Portugal ORGANIZATION: Project Seahorse (www.projectseahorse.org ) LOCATION: southern Portugal CONTACT: Iain Caldwell (i.caldwell@fisheries.ubc.ca) SUMMARY OF POSITION: Project Seahorse is seeking 2 volunteer research assistants for a study of movement and spatial use by the long-snouted seahorse in southern Portugal. This is one of the densest populations of seahorses in the world, providing a unique opportunity for study. One volunteer will dive with the lead biologist and the other will be responsible for driving the dive boat and providing support for the divers. Volunteers applying for the SCUBA position must be certified divers and available to work for approximately 3 months between mid-May and mid- August. Work will mainly involve underwater measurement, tagging, and relocation of seahorses, followed by behavioural observation. Divers must provide their own SCUBA gear and proof of a current dive medical and dive insurance. Those applying for the boat-tender position must have experience driving boats and a boating license. They must be available for at least 2 months starting in June. Work will mainly involve driving the dive boat to dive sites and providing support to the divers. Boat-tenders may also be required to successfully complete a boat licensing exam after arriving in Portugal. Fluency in Portuguese would also be an advantage for this position. All volunteers are responsible for the cost of their return airfare to Portugal, travel/health insurance, and other associated travel costs. Project Seahorse will cover local travel costs once volunteers arrive in Faro, Portugal as well as accommodation and tank refills. SCUBA POSITION: Required qualifications: - SCUBA certification - Availability for a 3 month period between mid-May and mid-August - Interest in behaviour/ecology research in the marine environment - Capable of living in rustic field conditions, and working long hours Desired qualifications: - Advanced SCUBA training (20+ dives) - Fluent in Portuguese - Previous research experience (animal observations, habitat measurement) - Experience with underwater surveys - Overseas traveling experience BOAT-TENDER POSITION: Required qualifications: - Boating license - Availability for a 2 month period between June and August - Interest in behaviour/ecology research in the marine environment - Capable of living in rustic field conditions, and working long hours Desired qualifications: - Experience driving dive boats - Experience supporting divers - Fluent in Portuguese - Previous research experience - Overseas traveling experience - SCUBA certification Diving equipment required (for SCUBA position and possibly boat tender): -Mask & snorkel -Fins for booties (not socks) -Booties -Full wetsuit (at least 5 mm) -Weight belt (Project Seahorse will provide weights) -Dive knife -Buoyancy compensation device (BCD) -Regulator with content gauge and depth gauge If you are interested in being considered for either position please send a resume/CV and cover letter (explaining why you are interested to volunteer and summarizing you most relevant qualifications) to Iain Caldwell (i.caldwell@fisheries.ubc.ca). Candidates will be selected as applications are received and those interested should apply ASAP. ************************************************************************ 9) Summer Research Technicians – Stream Ecology (Notre Dame) Two full-time summer undergraduate research technician positions are available in Dr. Jennifer Tank’s Stream Ecology Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame. Duties will include fieldwork, analyzing gas and water samples, data entry, and general lab work. The job will provide training on spectrophotometric methods, gas chromatography, ELISA, and field methods including measuring ecosystem metabolism, nutrient uptake, and stable isotope sampling. Please send a letter of interest, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 references to Mia Stephen stephen.2@nd.edu ************************************************************************ 10) Field Technician – Invasive Species (Yellowstone) stipend May 23rd - Sept. 1 2007 (1 undergrad position left; apply today) Project Description: The Yellowstone Ecological Research Center is seeking interns to work on a NASA funded research project entitled Large-area Invasives Spread Network (LISN) The goal of this project is the integration of a Large-area Invasives Spread Network (LISN) program to the National Invasive Species Forecasting System (NISFS). The field data to be collected will be used in combination with remotely sensed data, a climate-carbon model, and other covariates in ecological based models for the prediction of invasive species and pathogen spread over regional scales using a wide range of NASA data and data products. Position Description: Technicians will work on a variety of different projects in the most remote parts of Yellowstone National Park and the Targhee National Forest. Housing: Technicians will be a mobile research team, camping in remote locations, staying in primitive forest service cabins and sharing space at the Yellowstone Ecological Research Center field station in Cooke City, MT. Background Required: Undergraduates and graduates with/working towards B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, environmental sciences or similar background. Compensation: Stipend of $1000/month (pro-rated for partial months) with all housing/camping fees provided. To Apply: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing interest to Michelle Uberuaga uberuaga@yellowstoneresearch.org ************************************************************************ 11) Field Technicians – New Mexico paid Two field technician positions at the Jornada Experimental Range in the Northern Chihuahan Desert (New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA): $7.34 - $11.34 commensurate with education and experience. Temporary, no housing provided, 3-5 months. Successful candidate must be a US citizen with a valid driver's license and the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Start date: on or before June 1, 2007. Collect/record data in the field for vegetation and soil sampling on monitoring and research projects. Opportunity to work with a diverse group of scientists and technicians in the northern Chihuahuan Desert. For additional information, visit http://usda-ars.nmsu.edu/JER/Monit_Assess/monitoring.php Send letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to: Ericha Courtright, ericha@nmsu.edu ************************************************************************ 12) REU Position – Trout Lake Station (Wisconsin) stipend/housing An REU summer position is available with Dr. Yvonne Vadeboncoeur (Wright State University, Dayton OH) to conduct research at the University of Wisconsin’s Trout Lake Station. The successful applicant will design and conduct a multi-lake field experiment to determine the effects of bioturbation by introduced crayfish on benthic algal and bacterial production in the littoral zone. The student will also participate in a larger NSF funded project to quantify the role of littoral zones in lake food webs (principal investigators Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, Wright State University and Jake Vander Zanden, University of Wisconsin). Applicants must be SCUBA certified or be willing to become SCUBA certified before June 10, 2007. The successful applicant will gain training in research with SCUBA, measuring benthic algal and bacterial production, conducting chlorophyll analysis, and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates. Experience with any of these analyses is helpful, but not necessary. The REU student will design and conduct an independent project. The work will be presented during a weekly seminar series at Trout Lake Station at the end of the summer. The student will also be asked to produce a poster based on their work after the field season is over. A summer stipend, a research budget and the cost of housing at Trout Lake Station is provided with this position. The student is responsible for the cost of food. Other qualifications include: completion of basic biology, ecology and chemistry course work; an interest in pursuing a career in field biology or environmental sciences; a high degree of self motivation and willingness to work independently; SCUBA certification. The project begins in the second week of June and ends in late August. For more information, contact Shawn Devlin devlin.2@wright.edu or Yvonne Vadeboncoeur yvonne.vadeboncoeur@wright.edu Application materials include a Resume, a brief statement of interest and career goals, and the names and contact information of three references. ************************************************************************ Other things to do for $$$ (scholarships, grants, etc) ************************************************************************ 13) TWO Scholarships Leslie N Goodding Memorial Scholarship
Selection shall be based on academic achievement and good moral conduct, as well as financial need. To apply, submit:
Deadline: All application materials (including letters of recommendation) are due by 5 pm on Monday, April 30, 2007. Turn in all materials to the EEB main office in Biological Sciences West, room 310.
To apply, submit:
Deadline: All application materials (including faculty letter) are due by 5 pm on Monday, April 30, 2007. Turn in all materials to the EEB main office in Biological Sciences West, room 310. ************************************************************************ Normal Jobs 14) Seasonal Field Botanist - Texas SUPERVISOR: Vegetation Ecologist LOCATION: Killeen, Texas STARTING/ENDING DATES: May 21-September 28, 2007 (ending date is negotiable) SALARY: $460 - $531/week (depending on qualifications and experience) SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the Department of Defense, is conducting research on two federally endangered neotropical migrants, the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo. The Seasonal Field Botanists will validate and conduct an accuracy assessment of a preliminary vegetation map of Fort Hood. The Botanists may also participate in other, short-term vegetation studies, including a black-capped vireo habitat restoration study and a native grass seeding study. REQUIREMENTS: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Range Management, Forestry or related major. 2. Knowledge of the woody and herbaceous (especially graminoid) plant species of central Texas. 3. Experience collecting vegetation field data and keeping accurate, detailed field records. Familiarity with Microsoft Access is recommended. CONTACT: Charlotte Reemts tncfthood@hotmail.com Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references to the above address. Electronic applications will be accepted, but should be followed by mailed originals. ************************************************************************ 15) Biogeochemistry Research Assistant – Duke University The Bernhardt lab at Duke University http://biology.duke.edu/bernhardtlab/ is looking to hire research technicians to work on two independently-funded research projects. The first project examines the effects of elevated CO2 and N availability on root exudation in a loblolly pine plantation (Duke Forest FACE facility). The second project involves studying nutrient transformations between soil, water and atmosphere in a large-scale wetland restoration project in coastal North Carolina. Technicians will be expected to perform routine field sampling and preparation and analysis of soil and water samples in the laboratory. Successful applicants will gain experience in both aquatic and terrestrial biogeochemical methods. Employment duration: We are accepting applications from those seeking short-term (2-3 months in summer of 2007) or longer-term employment (12 months from May 2007 to May 2008). Job Requirements: Ability to conduct moderately physical activity in the field under adverse conditions (i.e. heat, high humidity, and insects). Previous experience in soil and /or water chemical analysis is strongly preferred. Qualifications: B.S. degree and coursework in ecology, biogeochemistry, soils and/or hydrology (or related fields). Please send cover letter, resume, list of pertinent courses and references (with phone numbers) by email to: richard.phillips@duke.edu <Please include “Biogeochemistry Research Assistant” in the title of your email.> For specific questions or more information on this position, please contact: Dr. Emily S. Bernhardt http://www.biology.duke.edu/bernhardtlab/ ************************************************************************ 16) Plant Ecology Position – Georgia The Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center invites applications for temporary Hourly Research Assistant positions. These positions will begin in 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. Wages: $7.00 per hour (limited housing available) $9.00 per hour (without housing) 17) Lab Technician – Duke University An Associate in Research position is available in the Duke University laboratory of Biology Department Associate Professor Mohamed Noor beginning June, 2007. Responsibilities: 50% Isolation and molecular analysis of DNA using PCR and other techniques; 20% Maintenance of fruit fly cultures and collection of unmated flies; 10% Supervision of undergraduates; 10% Data entry and analysis of results from molecular and phenotypic assessments; 10% Ordering and laboratory maintenance. Required qualifications: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology or related field, some experience with basic laboratory techniques. Additional qualifications desired: experience with molecular biology protocols, experience with handling of Drosophila fruit flies, experience with supervising others. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until candidate is selected. Please ONLY send an e-mail of intent (no attachments!) that indicates your experience and interest to: Dr. Mohamed Noor, NOOR@DUKE.EDU ************************************************************************ 18) Botanist/ Biological Science Technician – Northern California This is an opportunity to do botany work at the Beckwourth Ranger District on the Plumas National Forest (PNF) in northern California. The Beckwourth Ranger District is the easternmost district of the PNF and includes three distinct bioregions. The Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Cascade Mountains, and the Great Basin all converge on this district creating a wide mix of habitats that include mixed conifer forest, eastern Sierra pine forest, and sagebrush steppe. There are over 3000 plant species known to exist on the PNF. We will be searching for rare plants, rare fungi, and special habitats. The incumbent will be involved in planning and implementing plant protection measures for many plant species including the rare moonworts. There will be field work in support of Conservation Assessments for several rare species of Ivesia. The well-qualified applicant will have a background in plant taxonomy; with experience in the western U.S. Experience using GPS in the field is highly desirable. This is a temporary full-time position at the GS-5/7/9 level ($13.83/$17.13/$20.95 per hour, depending on experience and education) for a period of six months. Barracks housing is available on the Beckwourth Ranger District compound. For more information about this position contact Michael Friend at (530) 836-7167 e-mail: mjfriend@fs.fed.us ************************************************************************ 19) Summer Research Assistant – Invasive Aquatic Plant (Connecticut) A Summer Research Assistant position is available at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station to assist in the collection of invasive aquatic plants, as well as in laboratory and greenhouse studies focusing on the Biological Control of the Invasive Aquatic Plant Eurasian Watermilfoil. Background (course work) and field experience in biology and/or ecology are desirable. Must be able to swim and willing to snorkel in CT lakes. Duties will include assisting scientists in the establishment and maintenance weevil populations in greenhouses, collection and processing of Eurasian Watermilfoil vegetation samples from CT Lakes for chemical analysis, outdoor experiments in integrated pest management and laboratory-based identification and analysis of collected vegetation for invertebrate species. The position is available from May 1 through October 31, 2007. The hours of work are 8:30-4:30, M-F (35 hr/wk) and the salary is $10.00/hr. Interested candidates should send an application to Dr. Jason White jason.white@po.state.ct.us Follow this link for complete position information. http://www.caes.state.ct.us/JobOpportunities/job.htm ************************************************************************ Graduate Student Opportunities 20) Graduate Positions - Sturgeon Conservation Genetics – Southern Illinois Ph.D. and MS research assistantships including stipend and tuition waiver are available to begin as early as August 2007 in the laboratory of Dr. Ed Heist at Southern Illinois University (http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/heist/index.html) in conjunction with the Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center http://fisheries.siu.edu/ Research projects will involve development and scoring of molecular markers for conservation of endangered pallid sturgeon. Opportunities exist for field work in addition to laboratory analyses. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with molecular genetics techniques (e.g. DNA sequencing) but students without prior experience will be considered provided they are interested in the use of genetic markers for endangered species conservation. Interested students should contact Dr. Ed Heist at edheist@siu.edu ************************************************************************ 21) PhD on Experimental host-parasite coevolution The PhD project aims at a comprehensive experimental test of the consequences of host-parasite co-evolution. The results of this project are expected to have an impact on four biological research themes that are of particular current interest: the animal innate immune system, bacterial virulence, life-history trade-offs, and the generation of biological diversity. The project is supervised by Dr. Hinrich Schulenburg and funded by the German Science Foundation (SCHU 1415/5-1; position according to 13 TV-L/2). It is based in the Department of Animal Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Tübingen, Germany. The department is active in various fields of evolutionary ecology and it provides an international and interactive atmosphere. Requirements for the position: High motivation, excellent background in evolutionary ecology (especially host-parasite evolution) and statistics, knowledge of basic molecular techniques (PCR, fragment analysis), handling of complex experimental set-up, teamwork, ideally some experience with C. elegans or bacteria, fluency in English. Please send applications with CV, brief statement of research interests, and two references, as a pdf-file by email to hinrich.schulenburg@uni-tuebingen.de Deadline for applications: 1st June 2007. More information at www.uni-tuebingen.de/evoeco/
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