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Important Dates & Announcements
U of A Positions
1) UBRP (Undergraduate Biology Research Program) Applications Online 2) Undergraduate Lab and Field Positions in Dr. Venable’s Plant Ecology Lab
Things To Do and Awards (Clubs, Info Sessions, Regular Courses)
3) Study Abroad Fair: November 13, 2007 4) Course Announcement: Plant Systematics (ECOL/ PL S 472) 5) Course Announcement: Study Environmental Issues in Argentina this Spring
6) Summer Study Abroad Opportunity: Conservation Biology in Namibia 7) Course Announcement: Networks and Self-Organization in Biology(ECOL 496/596) 8) Be An Insect Discovery Preceptor (ECOL 497A)
Scholarships, Stipends, and Funding
9) Goldwater Scholarship, Due November 30, 2007
Research/Field/Internship Opportunities
10) Volunteer Field Assistant: Paper wasp Behavioral Ecology, Sussex University 11) Tropical Forest Research Experience for College Graduates: Univ. Puerto Rico
12) Summer Course: Human Anatomy for Undergrads, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
13) Reid Park Zoo Internships
Normal Jobs
14) Research Tech: Marine Conservation/Evolutionary Genetics, Cornell University, NY 15) Lab Assistant: Marine Invertebrates Histology, UC San Diego
Grad School Opportunities
16) PhD Program: Comparative Biology at the American Museum of Natural History 17) Graduate Opportunities: Evolutionary Biology, University of Houston 18) PhD Assistantship: Evolutionary Biology of the Hawaiian Drosophilidae at UC Berkley 19) MS/PhD Position: Evolution of Self-incompatibility Genes in Poppies, Univ. of Alaska 20) MSc Scholarship: Plant Molecular Systematics, Victoria University, New Zealand 21) PhD Graduate Positions: BEES Graduate Program, University of Maryland
Important Dates & Announcements
************************************************************************* Veterans Day observed- No classes Monday, November 12. Thanksgiving recess- No classes Thursday, November 22 through Sunday, November 25. Last day of classes and laboratory sessions- Wednesday, December 5 Reading Day- No classes or finals on Thursday, December 6. Final examinations begin- Friday, December 7
************************************************************************* Advising Appointments and Walk-In Times Appointments - To make an appointment with an advisor, please call 520-621-1588. Please have your name, student ID, and reason for an appointment ready for the desk to make the appointment with you. The person making the appointment is not an advisor. Walk-In times are available Wednesdays from 10 – 3:30.
******************************************************************************** U of A Positions ******************************************************************************** 1) UBRP (Undergraduate Biology Research Program) Applications Online
The Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) is an educational program designed to teach students science by involving them in biologically related research. Students are paid for their time in the lab where they develop an understanding of scientific method and receive a realistic view of biological research. They also acquire the tools necessary to be successful in post-graduate studies in biology should they choose careers related to biology or biomedical research. UBRP demonstrates how the resources of a major research university can be brought to bear on undergraduate education.
Eligible Students: Eligible students are UA undergraduates enrolled in a minimum of seven credit hours who are in good academic standing and who have an interest in biological research. Students who already have a bachelor's degree, and are working on a second bachelor's degree are eligible to apply, however, they must be in a degree program (i.e. students who are not degree seeking and are simply taking the prerequisite courses to apply to medical school are not eligible). To be paid for the experience, a student must be an American citizen or permanent resident or, in the case of foreign nationals, hold a visa allowing him/her to work in this country.
Application Process: Students are added to the program once a year--at the beginning of the summer. Applications for the summer 2008 positions will be available on-line October 10, 2007. They should be submitted on-line by February 1, 2008 at 4:00 pm. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. While no students are barred from applying, students who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science and math courses will be given preference. Only students who have completed a summer in the lab are eligible to apply for the academic year positions. Students are notified of their status (accepted or rejected) prior to spring break. Students accepted into the program are responsible for identifying a faculty sponsor by using the list of participating faculty on the UBRP website. Students then make appointments to interview with one or more faculty members who have interests most closely related to their own. Each faculty member makes the final decision about which students s/he will involve in his or her lab. Once a match is made between the faculty member and the student, the faculty member provides the UBRP office with the account number from which matching funds will come for the student's support. The student is required to attend a two day orientation, May 19 and 20, 2008, which covers program policies and procedures, laboratory and biosafety training, research ethics, and more. A separate mandatory payroll meeting will be held in March 2008 at which payroll paperwork is completed and payroll policies are reviewed. Students are expected to work full time for a minimum of 12 weeks during the summer. Students SHOULD NOT enroll in summer session classes because University policy restricts students enrolled in even a single credit hour to working only 30 hours per week. Students interested in continuing to work in the lab through the academic year must be willing and able to commit to working 15 hours per week. ****************************************************************** 2) Undergraduate Lab and Field Positions in Dr. Venable’s Plant Ecology Lab There are currently openings for undergraduates for a project on the ecology of desert annuals. This is a long term ecological study on annual population and community dynamics. Candidates will work both in the lab and the field, conducting plant census and seed identification. Candidates should be able to work 10-20 hours per week and be available over spring break. They also should have reliable transportation to and from the university and have a valid driver’s license. No experience is necessary but previous data collection and research experience is preferred. Applications are available outside BSW room 501. To return the application drop it the envelop on the door or give it to Jonathan in the lab. If you have questions stop by the , call 621-4022, or email Jonathan at jhorst@email.arizona.edu.
****************************************************************** Things to do and Awards (Clubs, Info Sessions, Awards, Courses)
3) Study Abroad Fair
The Office of Study Abroad and Student Exchange(SASE) will be hosting its annual fall Study Abroad Fair on November 13th from 11:00-1:00 on the mall outside the Student Union. Our fall fair will highlight study abroad programs that are developed and led by UA faculty members. These programs offer students an opportunity to earn direct UA credit for courses taken overseas. Faculty leaders and SASE staff will be available to talk to interested students at the fair.
There will be information sessions for the following programs: * Desert Ecology and Conservation Biology in Namibia November 13th, 5:30-7:30 in BIO5 Rm. 103
* Politics, Environment and Development in Puerto Rico and The Center for Mesoamerican Research (CIRMA) Guatemala November 14th, 12:30-2:00 in the Latin American Studies conference room
* Myth and Landscape in Ancient Greece and Turkey November 14th, 4:00-5:00 in the Student Union Picacho Room
* Topics in World Music Cultures, Ghana November 15th, 11-12 in the Student Union Copper Room
****************************************************************** 4) Course Announcement: Plant Systematics
Plant Systematics (PLS/ECOL 472/572) is a four credit course with a lecture on Monday and Wednesday from 9-9:50 AM and a lab on Monday and Wednesday from 1-3:50 PM. It will cover modern systematics: Analysis of biodiversity, phylogenetic methods, new classification system; Evolution of plant diversity: key innovations in land plants, seed plants, flowering plants; Plants of the world: major groups of plants and their diagnostic characteristics Cycads to Pines, Amborellaceae to Zygophyllaceae, lab emphasis on local representatives.
****************************************************************** 5) Course Announcement: Study Environmental Issues in Argentina this Spring
In this class, a team of students will study Argentina, one of the most populous and resource rich Latin American countries, during the first 8 weeks of class. Then they will travel to Argentina over spring break to investigate how an emerging nation struggling to overcome historic economic turbulence deals with the dawning global urgency to become ecologically sustainable. All travel and hotel expenses for the field trip are covered by the Journalism department. This reporting team will produce a newspaper series that will show how a developing nation copes with the pressing environmental problems of the 21st century. The series will be published. This class is open to seniors, juniors, and graduate students; the only perquisite is that you be able to speak Spanish. This is a five credit course. For more information, contact Professor Weisman, the instructor for this course and author of The World Without Us, at weisman@email.arizona.edu. This course would not count towards Bio or EEB major credits.
****************************************************************** 6) Summer Study Abroad Opportunity: Conservation Biology in Namibia Conservation Biology in Namibia, Field Studies in Developing Countries (RNR 495A/595A) is a six credit course and will be offered in Summer I, running from May 26 through June 29, 2008. This course is open to Undergraduate, Graduate and Non-degree students. Take a five week expedition in Namibia’s extraordinary Namib Desert and experience real field research in Africa. For more information contact: Dr. Hans-Werner Herrmann, hwh@u.arizona.edu or Taylor Edwards, taylore@u.arizona.edu. An information session will also be held November 13, from 5 to 7 PM in Bio5 room 103. Applications are available at The Office of Study Abroad & Student Exchange, (520)626-9211 or online at www.studyabroad.arizona.edu . You earn direct University credit, also for Bio or EEB majors, this course would count towards upper division units required for your major. *********************************************************************** 7) Course Announcement: Networks and Self-Organization in Biology (ECOL 496H/596H)
Networks and Self Organization in Biology is an honors only 2 credit course that will be offered this spring , on Wednesdays from 3 to 4:50. This course will discuss current and classic literature on complex systems research at multiple levels, including gene regulatory networks, neural net(work)s, ecological networks, and social networks. We will try to identify the commonalities of these systems and what is so exciting about 'systems biology'. We will also discuss what types of models are used to describe and study self-organization and networks in general. This is a temporary course and will be offered spring 2008 only.
************************************************************************ 8) Be An Insect Discovery Preceptor (ECOL 497A)
Insect Discovery is a University outreach program for 1st through 3rd graders. Elementary school classes come to the U of A for a morning of hands-on science activities using live and preserved insects. The success of the program relies on the undergraduate preceptors that lead the children through the different activities. As a preceptor, you can learn both about insects and inquiry-based teaching methods. At the same time, you will inspire children from all over Tucson to study science and appreciate the natural world around them.
To be a preceptor, contact Kathleen Walker at krwalker@ag.arizona.edu to register for ECOL 497A Section 3, Spring 2008 semester. The program is designed for science and science education majors, but is open to all students. This is a 3-credit course that meets Tues-Thurs 9:30 – 11:00 for the first 4 weeks, then each preceptor will participate in one workshop per week on Thursdays from 9:00 to 12:00. For more information about the program, you can also visit the website at http://www.eebweb.arizona.edu/Insect_Discovery/
************************************************************************ Scholarships, Stipends, and Funding *********************************************************************** 9) Goldwater Scholarship The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship provides $7,500 per year for educational expenses to sophomores and juniors majoring in math, science, and engineering. The purpose of the award is to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers and advanced degrees in these fields. The foundation awards up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships nationwide; UC Berkeley can nominate four students for the award. Eligibility requirements
Selection criteria Selectors seek students who demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in math, science, or engineering; display intellectual curiosity and intensity; and possess potential for significant future contributions in their chosen field. It is expected that Goldwater scholars will pursue advanced degrees. Students who plan to study medicine are eligible only if they plan a research career rather than a career as a medical doctor in private practice. Typical fields of study include, but are not limited to, applied science, astronomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, entomology, environmental science, genetics, geology, mathematics, microbiology, neurobiology, physics, zoology, and all fields of engineering. Application requirements Applicants must submit the following:
The UC Berkeley selection committee will select the university’s nominees based on the above application materials and criteria. The application can be found online at http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/p-goldwater.html and is due November 30, 2007 by 12 PM. ************************************************************************ Research/Fieldwork/Internships ************************************************************************ 10) Summer Course: Human Anatomy for Undergrads, Johns Hopkins Medicine The eighth annual summer course in Human Anatomy for Undergraduates will be offered by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine this year. The course will run for four weeks in June, 2008, on the Medical School campus in Baltimore, and will include both lectures and demonstrations using human cadavers. Applications will be accepted from all currently enrolled undergraduates who have completed their sophomore year of college. Total tuition for the course will be $3700. All course materials, including the textbook and an atlas, are included in the tuition. Four (4) academic credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. Accommodations are available on the main undergraduate campus of Johns Hopkins University. A completed application form, a non-refundable application fee of $50, and supporting materials (college transcript, letter of recommendation from an academic advisor) are due by March 15, 2008. Successful applicants will be notified by April 1, with full tuition due by May 1. More course details, including a downloadable application form, can be found on the Internet at: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/FAE/anatomyinstitute. For further information, please contact Ms. Arlene Daniel at adaniel@jhmi.edu. ************************************************************************ 11) Volunteer Field Assistant: Paper Wasp Behavioral Ecology, Sussex University
A volunteer field assistant is sought for 4-5 months starting mid March 2008, to help with a study of paper wasp (Polistes) behavioral ecology in southern Spain. If suitable candidates apply, it may be possible to split the work into 2 x 2.5 month periods. The work will involve helping a postdoctoral researcher to census and observe colonies as part of experiments to elucidate the basis of helping behavior in these wasps, which live in small colonies of <100 individuals. The successful applicant must be prepared to work hard and have an interest in behavioral/evolutionary biology and enthusiasm for fieldwork: excellent experience of insect behavioral ecology will be obtained. A driving license and any ability to speak Spanish would be an advantage. Because the work involves recording color marks on individual animals, the job would not be suitable for someone who is color-blind. Our research group has recently moved to Sussex University (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/biology/profile115853.html). Our main website is not yet on-line at Sussex, but can still be viewed at our previous university to get an idea of the research that we do (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/biology/academic-staff/field/field.htm).
Air fare (from the UK) and accomodation expenses will be provided, with the applicant needing to pay for only their own food/personal expenses, which are relatively cheap in Spain. Accomodation will be a room in a flat shared with the postdoctoral researcher and/or other members of the research group - shower, cooking facilities, TV etc., and is in a medium-sized coastal town with nice beach. Applicants must be available for interview at Sussex University, and review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send a covering letter and CV, including contact details (including e-mail addresses/tel nos.) for the applicant and 2-3 referees who would be available to provide references during the next 2-3 weeks. Post or email (as a single Word document) to: Prof Jeremy Field, Department of Biology and Environmental Science, School of Life Sciences, John Maynard Smith Building, University of Sussex, Brighton BN1 9QG, UK (j.field@sussex.ac.uk).
************************************************************************ 12) Tropical Forest Research Experience for College Graduates: Univ. Puerto Rico
The Institute for Tropical Ecosystem Studies (ITES) of the University of Puerto Rico is carrying out a seedling census in the 16-ha Luquillo Forest Dynamics Plot (LFDP; part of the Center for Tropical Forest Science network) in the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico. We need two volunteers to help with this census. After training in census protocol and database management, the volunteers will work in the forest measuring and counting seedlings in marked plots. Volunteers will work Monday through Friday with weekends free. While working in Puerto Rico volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of tropical ecology from scientists involved in the Luquillo Long-Term Ecological Research Program. For more information see http://ites.upr.edu/ and http://luq.lternet.edu/
STIPEND: $600 per month to cover food and general living expenses. PERIOD: Approx 12 weeks. January 15th until April 15th 2008. ACCOMODATION: Free accommodation at the El Verde Field Station in Puerto Rico. TRAVEL: Refund of up to $800 towards a round-trip plane ticket from mainland USA, if not already living in Puerto Rico. NOTE: We are unable to provide any medical insurance.
Requirements: Graduate with an interest in ecology and preferably with some experience of field work and plant identification. Tropical experience useful, but is not required. Puerto Rican and USA citizens or permanent USA residents only (unfortunately it is too complicated to obtain work visas).
Application procedure: Please send the following: A letter describing your relevant experience and indicating why you wish to work in tropical forest, and stating that your application is for a volunteer position. Full resume, University transcripts (scanned unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the application but official transcripts will be required if invited to participate), Name, title, telephone number, mailing and email addresses, of two references. Applications should be sent by email to arrive by November 26th, 2007. Successful applicants will be invited in early December 2007. Please mail applications to: Dr Jess Zimmerman All attachments must have the name of the applicant as part of the file name
************************************************************************ 13) Reid Park Zoo Internships Job Description
Interns do NOT work with primates, carnivores or elephants. College Intern Minimum Requirements: be a junior or senior at an accredited college or university, must receive college credit for a semester’s work, must be available to work mornings, and ust submit a professional journal with entries for each day worked. How to Become a College Intern New education programs are now listed on our website! To view available programs and instructions for registering, please click the link below: http://www.tucsonzoo.org/classes_programs_camps_2.html If you have questions, please email zooeducation@tucsonaz.gov
************************************************************************ Normal Jobs ************************************************************************ 14) Research Tech: Marine Conservation/Evolutionary Genetics, Cornell University, NY
The Department of Natural Resources within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a highly motivated individual to provide technical assistance for molecular biology research and perform activities relating to field and hatchery-based research. Applicants should have working knowledge or direct experience with DNA extractions and manipulations, PCR, DNA cloning, and DNA fragment analysis. The ideal candidate will also have experience breeding bivalves and culturing larvae in hatcheries. Approximately two months of steady field time will be required in addition to several week-long trips to the field per year. Lab responsibilities will include, but are not limited to assisting with the proper ordering of lab supplies, ensuring that all laboratory protocols and procedures adhere to safety requirements, DNA extractions, AFLP genotyping, assist with training and coordination of both graduate and undergraduate students, and maintaining the day-to-day operation and organization of the laboratory. Field responsibilities will include oyster fertilization experiments, deploying and checking oyster collectors, and providing support to other field personnel. A high degree of self-reliance, attention to detail, organizational skill and willingness to learn new molecular techniques are required. On-the job training and support will be provided.
Required Qualifications: Formal training beyond HS of 1-2 years, 2 years of college coursework, or Associates with 6 months-1 year experience or equivalent combination. Running or working independently in a research or teaching laboratory. Laboratory research experience with molecular biology techniques is required. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to foster effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff. Confidence to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ensure that all laboratory protocols and procedures adhere to safety guidelines. Interest in improving research protocols. B.A. or B.S. in biology or related science preferred. One or more of the following: (1) knowledge and experience with estuarine habitats and organisms, (2) understanding and experience with population genetic principles and analyses, (3) experience with AFLP genotyping using GeneMapper software, (4) experience with bivalve spawning and larval culture.
Questions can be addressed to Matt Hare at mph75@cornell.edu <mailto:mph75@cornell.edu> or 607-255-5685.
************************************************************************ 15) Lab Assistant: Marine Invertebrates Histology, UC San Diego
Description: Participate in research on invertebrate animal evolution. This includes processing of specimens through various chemicals, arranging for histological sectioning of wax-embedded specimens (done externally), conducting routine semi-thin sectioning and ultrathin sectioning of plastic embedded specimens and preparing specimens for scanning electron microscopy. Digital micrographs will be taken of sections and some use of microscopes (both light and electron) is required. Entering photographic and specimen records in a database as well as deposition of specimens in Museum collections are also important duties. Scanning of images from various sources to be entered into an image database documenting invertebrate anatomy is also required. Responsible for the histology and microscopy area of the lab.
Qualifications: * Knowledge of animal diversity. * General background, knowledge and/or experience with histological techniques and microtomy. * Experience with microscopes (light and electron). * Experience with digital image acquisition and processing and database entry. * Skill, ability and willingness to learn new laboratory techniques, lab equipment and computer hardware/software rapidly and as needed. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Ability to maintain clear, concise lab notes and records. * Ability to work with hazardous chemicals (formalin, ethanol etc).
Lab Assistant III. Full Salary Range: $2,794 - $3,325/month. One year appointment; possible extension. To apply and for further details go to: http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.html?cat=new&job_id=44472
************************************************************************ Graduate Student Opportunities ************************************************************************ 16) Ph.D. Program: Comparative Biology at the American Museum of Natural History
The Richard Gilder Graduate School at the American Museum of Natural History is offering a new Ph.D. program in Comparative Biology at the AMNH is designed to educate the next generation of biologists through an integrative approach that focuses on the history, evolutionary relationships, and interactions among organisms. The Richard Gilder Graduate School will be housed in a newly refurbished complex in the American Museum of Natural History at 79th and Central Park West in New York City. Training and research opportunities exist in systematic and evolutionary biology, paleontology, conservation biology, comparative genomics, computational biology, Earth history, anthropology, and biological and cultural diversity. Global field work with AMNH faculty provides exceptional research opportunities for students. The AMNH houses more than 30 million specimens and artifacts, which students can investigate through formal coursework and independent research. Additionally, students will have access to the exceptional natural history library of more than 400,000 scientific volumes, and will be taught by more than 40 world-renowned curator-professors. Students can also gain teaching experience through the Museum’s innovative exhibits and K-12 education programs, and will enjoy access to various collaborations between the AMNH and other New York City universities such as Columbia, NYU and CUNY.
The program is accelerated and designed for students to complete their degree in four years. For these academically outstanding students, The Richard Gilder Graduate School is pleased to offer a full tuition fellowship, generous annual stipend, research funding, health insurance and computer. There also are guaranteed housing options available for all students enrolling in this new program. *To view a more detailed program description and to download application materials, see: http://rggs.amnh.org. Please contact us at info-rggs@amnh.org for further information. The deadline for applications is December 28, 2007 for September 2008 enrollment.
************************************************************************ 17) Graduate Opportunities: Evolutionary Biology, University of Houston
The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston (UH) is recruiting graduate students for its graduate program in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology for Fall 2008. The following faculty in the area of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology are seeking graduate students for their labs:
Blaine Cole (bcole@uh.edu) - Evolution and social behavior Dan Graur (dgraur@uh.edu) - Theoretical molecular evolution Diane Wiernasz (dwiernasz@uh.edu) - Ecological genetics George Fox (fox@uh.edu) - Experimental evolution and origin of life Rebecca Zufall (rzufall@uh.edu) - Genome and molecular evolution Ricardo Azevedo (razevedo@uh.edu) - Evolution of development and behavior Steve Pennings (spennings@uh.edu) - Community ecology Tim Cooper (tcooper@central.uh.edu) - Experimental evolution Tony Frankino (frankino@uh.edu) - Evolution of development Yuriy Fofanov (yfofanov@bioinfo.uh.edu) - Evolutionary bioinformatics
For more information regarding the Evolutionary Biology and Ecology graduate program at UH see: http://www.bchs.uh.edu/grad_intro.htm . The deadline for application of prospective students is April 1st, 2008, but we strongly encourage serious applicants to apply in January or February.
************************************************************************ 18) PhD Assistantship: Evolutionary Biology of the Hawaiian Drosophilidae at UC Berkley
A Graduate Student Assistantship is available starting in Fall 2008 to study the evolutionary biology of the Hawaiian Drosophilidae. Successful applicants will develop a research project that combines phylogenetic, population genetic and genomic techniques to understand the diversification of the Hawaiian Drosophilidae. Integration of lab, field, and behavioral experiments are important components of this work. Additional information about research projects in the lab can be found at: http://nature.berkeley.edu/ogradylab/. Applicants should be independent, motivated, and have experience with DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing, micro satellite development, and/or computational analysis of DNA sequences. Interested students should contact Dr. Patrick O'Grady via email (ogrady@nature.berkeley.edu). Applicants should apply to the graduate program in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (http://espm.berkeley.edu/gradprograms/grad_programs_admissions.php) at UC Berkeley. For fall 2008 admittance, application material should be received no later than 3 December 2007.
************************************************************************ 19) MS/PhD Position: Evolution of Self-incompatibility Genes in Poppies, Univ. of Alaska
The goal of the project is to sequence and identify self-incompatibility alleles from the genus Papaver, and investigate the patterns of molecular evolution at this locus. Students will also be encouraged to develop their own interests in areas related to this project. There are several rare (federally listed) poppy species in Alaska which are not found elsewhere in North America, and there is likely to be interesting conservation work that can be done on these species, such as investigating their self-incompatibility status and ability to find mates, levels of genetic diversity, and their divergence from eastern Russian populations, and relationships to other Beringian poppies. There are also opportunities for developing theory on the evolution of self-incompatibility genes. Research at UA includes topics such as adaptations to our extreme climate, the unique evolutionary history of organisms influenced by glacial cycles and migrations from both North American and Asia, climate change, how interactions among species influence community composition.
The ideal student for this project will either have molecular lab skills (such as DNA sequencing), and/or data analysis skills (math, computer, coalescence theory). However, all high-quality students with an interest in evolutionary genetics are encouraged to apply for Spring or Fall admission. Please contact: Diana Wolf, ffdew2@uaf.edu, http://www.faculty.uaf.edu/ffdew2/ and/or Naoki Takebayashi, ffnt@uaf.edu, http://www.faculty.uaf.edu/ffnt/.
More information about research at UAF can be found: http://www.bw.uaf.edu/, http://www.iab.uaf.edu/, http://www.iab.uaf.edu/research.php .
************************************************************************ 20) MSc Scholarship: Plant Molecular Systematics, Victoria University, New Zealand
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Victoria University of Wellington are offering a Master of Science (MSc) scholarship in the field of plant molecular systematics at Victoria University. The purpose of the award is to promote research between Te Papa and Victoria University in the area of plant molecular systematics, ecology and evolution. Visit the Te Papa website http://www.tepapa.govt.nz
An MSc degree at Victoria University is undertaken over two years (Parts 1 and 2) and involves four courses worth equal marks, plus a research thesis worth 60% of the total. The Te Papa-VUW scholarship provides the successful applicant with a student stipend of $4000 in part 1 (2008) and $6000 in part 2 (2009). The project offered in 2008-2009 will be a molecular systematic investigation of a New Zealand group of mosses, ferns, or flowering plants. The thesis research will involve the DNA sequencing of chloroplast and nuclear genes, and will address phylogenetic questions such as the relationships between species and generic boundaries, as well as issues of biogeography and species delimitation. The ideal applicant will have completed a BSc degree and have an interest in New Zealand plants and molecular phylogenetic techniques.
For more information contact: Dr Heidi Meudt (e-mail:heidim@tepapa.govt.nz), Dr Leon Perrie (email: leonp@tepapa.govt.nz) or Dr Peter Ritchie (e-mail: Peter.Ritchie@vuw.ac.nz). Applications may be sent to the Scholarships Office, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand. E-mail: Scholarships-Office@vuw.ac.nz , Tel +64-4-463 5113/5557. Visit the web site for an application form and instructions: http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+600535 http://www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships . Selection will be based on academic merit and short listed applicants may be required to participate in a telephone interview. Applications close on December 14, 2007.
************************************************************************ 21) PhD Graduate Positions: BEES Graduate Program, University of Maryland
The interdisciplinary graduate program in Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics (BEES) at University of Maryland is looking for exceptional students to enter the Ph.D. program for the academic year 2008-2009. The BEES program consists of over 50 faculty members. At University of Maryland the participating departments include: Animal and Avian Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Environmental Science and Technology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Computer Sciences, Entomology, Geology, and Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. We also have adjunct faculty from a number of affiliated institutions from the surrounding DC metropolitan area including the Smithsonian Institute, National Cancer Institute, UM Center for Advanced Research in Biotechnology (UMBI), and USDA.
We offer Darwin Fellowships to outstanding candidates and also have a jointly funded graduate fellowship program with the Smithsonian for students planning on being co-advised by a SI adjunct faculty member along with a BEES UM faculty member. Research Areas of Smithsonian adjunct faculty members interested in co-advising students include Paleobiology, Genetics, and Molecular Systematics. As a long-term member of the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) we encourage and fund participation by our BEES graduate students in these field courses.
Please see the BEES program web site for more information:
Faculty accepting graduate students for the 2008-2009 academic year are listed here: http://www.chemlife.umd.edu/grad/bees/fac_accepting.html
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