[ECOLOG-L] Post-Doctoral Position in Aquatic Ecology, Conservation and Management
A postdoctoral position is available in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum, http://eeb.bio.utk.edu/people/michael-j-blum/) to support DoD-funded collaborative research on the control of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Hawaiian Island streams (https://www.serdp- estcp.org/Program-Areas/Resource-Conservation-and-Resiliency/Natural- Resources/Pacific-Island-Ecology-and-Management/RC-2447). The incumbent will be expected to contribute to studies of aquatic community responses to AIS control under varying surface flow regimes that fall within a broader portfolio of work on genomic, life history, population, and ecosystem conditions. The incumbent will be expected to assist with the analysis of data from long-term, field-based studies as well as the preparation of reports, articles, and associated project deliverables. In addition to contributing to the project described above, the incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other, complementary research. The incumbent will be mentored by the project PI, Dr. Michael Blum, and both project Co-PIs, Dr. J. Derek Hogan (Texas A&M – Corpus Christi), and Dr. Peter McIntyre (University of Wisconsin – Madison, Cornell University). Candidates are being sought with: (1) strong statistical and programming skills, preferably with experience in R; (2) demonstrated research excellence; and (3) strong oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests and expertise complement the research project but outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of interest will also be seriously considered. A PhD in Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related field is required. An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation for at least one additional year dependent upon performance. The position is available immediately, with a preferred start date of late spring or early summer 2018. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send via email attachment a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Michael Blum at mjb...@tulane.edu. For earliest consideration, apply by 15 March 2018. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] fish pit-tagging equipment
Fish pit-tagging equipment for sale! We have gently used tagging equipment for sale, including: 1. One Biomark HPR Plus Reader with: a. HPR Plus Reader Base Unit b. Racket Antenna c. Biomark Carry Case d. Battery Charger/Power Supply e. USB-Flash & USB-PC Communication Cables f. 2-Meter Antenna Cable g. User Manual (on flash drive) h. Desk Stand 2. One Biomark MK25 Implant Gun 3. Two trays of unused Biomark HPT preloaded tags (180 9mm & 20 12mm tags) The original cost of all this equipment was ~$4,500. It can be yours at the bargain price of $2,750. Please contact Kristine Moody at kmoo...@tulane.edu if interested in all or some of the available equipment.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Research technician, Hawaii stream fish conservation & ecology
The Blum Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University invites applications for a full-time research technician position to start in June or July 2016. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and highly self-motivated individual to work on a project investigating the consequences of aquatic invasive species (AIS) removal for native Hawaiian stream fishes. The incumbent, who will be based on Oahu in Hawaii, will participate in field surveys and related work to support genes-to-ecosystem assessments of at-risk species responses to AIS removal. The incumbent also will contribute to data analysis for project reports and peer-review publications. Prior experience participating in or leading field research is desired. The successful applicant will be expected to work independently and collaboratively as an active member of a large research group. The incumbent must be able to conduct stream-based field work, such as snorkel surveys, in sometimes remote locations and in variable weather conditions. The incumbent also must be able to perform detailed data analyses with a high level of precision. We are particularly interested in applicants that have experience with Hawaiian stream ecosystems, including but not limited to AIS and native amphidromous fauna. Strong written, verbal and analytical skills are essential. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in ecology or a related field is also desired. We highly encourage Hawaiian residents and Pacific Islanders to apply. An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation dependent upon performance and funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A PDF-format application package including (1) a letter of interest; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing past research experience and educational training; and (3) contact information for three professional references should be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Shelley Meaux (c...@tulane.edu). Please write “Hawaii research technician position" in the subject line. For earliest consideration, apply by 28 April 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Executive Director of LUMCON
The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), a national leader in marine and coastal sciences, invites nominations and letters of interest for the position of Executive Director to lead the educational partnership designed to increase awareness of the environmental, economic and cultural value of Louisiana's coastal and marine environments. Under the direction of the LUMCON Executive Board, and in consultation with the Louisiana Board of Regents, the Executive Director provides leadership, fiscal management, strategic resource management, performance measurement, operational oversight as well as collaborative integration of research and educational activities in coastal and marine sciences for all LUMCON member institutions. LUMCON conducts research and education programs directly relevant to Louisiana's needs in marine science and coastal resources. A 22- institution consortium of public and private institutions of higher education, LUMCON is recognized locally, statewide, nationally and internationally as a center of excellence in marine science and education. LUMCON provides laboratory seawater systems, a specialized marine science library, a fleet of research vessels and small boats, a facility in which visitors can experience the nature of Louisiana wetlands, and an Environmental Monitoring Program with observing systems in inshore coastal waters, the Mississippi River and the nearshore coastal ocean. Inquiries, nominations, or letters of interest should be sent electronically to: lumconsea...@la.gov. For additional information about LUMCON please visit www.lumcon.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Aquatic ecology research associates, Hawaii
The Blum Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University invites applications for 2 full-time research associate positions to start in Spring 2015. We are looking for enthusiastic, conscientious and highly self-motivated individuals to work on a project investigating the consequences of aquatic invasive species (AIS) removal for native Hawaiian stream fishes. Both incumbents, who will be based on Oahu in Hawaii, will participate in field surveys and related work to support genes-to-ecosystem assessments of at-risk species responses to AIS removal. Incumbents also will contribute to data analysis for project reports and peer-review publications. Prior experience participating in or leading field research is desired. Successful applicants will be expected to work independently and collaboratively as an active member of a large research group. Incumbents must be able to conduct stream-based field work, such as snorkel surveys, in sometimes remote locations and in variable weather conditions. Incumbents also must be able to perform detailed data analyses with a high level of precision. We are particularly interested in applicants that have experience with Hawaiian stream ecosystems, including but not limited to AIS and native amphidromous fauna. Strong written, verbal and analytical skills are essential. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in ecology or a related field is also desired. We highly encourage Hawaiian residents and Pacific Islanders to apply. An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation dependent upon performance and funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A PDF-format application package including (1) a letter of interest; (2) a curriculum vitae detailing past research experience and educational training; and (3) contact information for three professional references should be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Shelley Meaux (c...@tulane.edu). Please write “Hawaii research associate position" in the subject line. For earliest consideration, apply by 15 March 2015. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Open rank faculty position in Environmental Health Sciences
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences at any level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments. The successful candidate will expand the department’s role in research and teaching across the continuum of basic-, clinical-, and population-based environmental health sciences. Applicants should demonstrate strong interest or experience in interdisciplinary environmental public health research and teaching with respect to one or more of the following areas: water and wetland resources, climate change, and environmental/ environmental health effects modeling. Candidates with expertise in environmental quality, management, and sustainability of urban or rural riverine and coastal environments including disciplinary themes in constructed wetlands, contaminated sediments, environmental microbiology, seafood safety, fresh or marine water quality, and spatial and temporal modeling among themes are encouraged to apply. High ranking candidates would be those with a proven or highly probable track record of research and teaching in the fields outlined above and who demonstrate expertise or capabilities for developing a globally recognized, externally funded research program. In addition to individual research and teaching requirements, the successful candidate is expected to collaborate in research and teaching within the Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences and other departments in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and Tulane University. Applicants must possess a doctorate in environmental health sciences or relevant field and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and contact information for five references to: Jeffrey K. Wickliffe, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100 New Orleans, LA 70112-2704 Tel: 504-988-3910 jwick...@tulane.edu Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Job opportunity: Research Assistant Professor faculty position in Coastal Sciences OR Urban Ecology
Research Assistant Professor in Coastal Sciences OR Urban Ecology The Tulane / Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research (cbr.tulane.edu) at Tulane University invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor faculty position in Coastal Sciences or Urban Ecology. The CBR aims to recruit an outstanding researcher with a PhD and prior postdoctoral research experience who will merge excellence in research (65%), teaching (20%), and service (15%), as follows: Coastal Science Research: The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the CBR, Dr. Michael Blum, to engage in independent and collaborative research exploring aspects of coastal restoration in the Mississippi River Delta and elsewhere in the northern Gulf Coast. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to research on one or more of the following topics (1) riverine and delta hydrology; (2) sediment transport and deposition; (3) coastal wetland ecosystem formation, including eco-evolutionary dynamics; (4) coastal finfish and/or shellfish responses to river diversions. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas that complement these topics. OR Urban Ecology Research: The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the CBR to engage in independent and collaborative research exploring aspects of urbanization and counter-urbanization in New Orleans and elsewhere. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to research on one or more of the following topics (1) the ecology and evolution of infectious disease in urban and surrounding environments; (2) green infrastructure and the ecology of urban streams and wetlands; (3) coupled human natural ecosystem dynamics; (4) valuation of ecosystem services of urban forests and greenways. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas that complement these topics. AND Teaching: The incumbent will teach or team-teach one undergraduate course per year. The course, entitled "Global Change Biology", is intended for non-major and major undergraduates with an interest in climate change, biological responses to climate change, and conservation in a changing climate. Service: The work carried out by the incumbent will contribute to larger programmatic efforts to develop expertise in, as appropriate, coupled human natural ecosystem dynamics or coastal restoration across the university. The incumbent will assist the CBR Director with programmatic development by contributing to the development of grant proposals and other materials to support topical research, education, and public engagement including programs that will be hosted at the new Tulane River and Coastal Center. Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth topical knowledge in coastal sciences (e.g., coastal geosciences, coastal ecology, or coastal fisheries) or urban ecology (e.g. stormwater hydrology, epidemiology of zoonotic diseases, or environmental economics). Preference will also be given to candidates who have the desire to develop new skills and training. The potential to obtain competitive extramural funding is also an important consideration. An initial appointment will be for two years, with continuation dependent upon performance and funding. A start date in in early fall 2014 or a mutually agreeable date in late Fall 2014 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A PDF-format application package including of a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Shelley Meaux (c...@tulane.edu). Please write “Research Assistant Professor" in the subject line. For earliest consideration, apply by 15 August 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Conservation, Landscape Genetics and Biogeography of Fishes
Post-Doctoral Position in Conservation, Landscape Genetics and Biogeography of Fishes A postdoctoral position is available in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. The incumbent will engage in collaborative research on the conservation, landscape genetics, macroecology and/or biogeography of stream fishes in eastern North America and diadromous fishes in the Hawaiian Islands. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to studies on one or more of the following topics (1) genetic analysis of native species responses to environmental stressors in eastern North American and Pacific island stream ecosystems; (2) genetic, field, and otolith-based assays of metapopulation dynamics of diadromous fishes across the Hawaiian archipelago; (3) the evolutionary origins of freshwater fish diversity across eastern North America; and (4) island biogeography of amphidromous and secondary freshwater fishes. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas that complement these topics. Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth knowledge of molecular techniques, analysis of population genetic and phylogenetic data, and field based studies of stream fishes. However, candidates who are carrying out innovative research and who have the desire to develop new skills and training are encouraged to apply. An initial appointment will be for two years, with continuation dependent upon performance. A start date in late 2013 or a mutually agreeable date in early 2014 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send via email attachment a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Michael Blum at mjb...@tulane.edu . For earliest consideration, apply by 1 November 2013. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Landscape genetics of urban rodents @ Tulane
PhD POSITION IN THE LANDSCAPE GENETICS OF URBAN RODENTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF RODENT-BORN DISEASE TULANE UNIVERSITY Applications are invited for a PhD position in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. Support is available for the position through a NSF-funded, Coupled Natural and Human (CNH) systems project on the population ecology of Norway rats and epidemiology of rodent-born pathogens in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The successful applicant will undertake doctoral thesis research on the landscape genetics of Norway rats and rodent-born pathogens to help reconstruct the process of coupled re-assembly of socio-ecological communities in an urban ecosystem recovering from a catastrophic disaster. This will involve conducting laboratory-based genetic studies, as well as leading or participating in field crews conducting trap-based rodent surveys and plot-based vegetation surveys across the New Orleans study region. The successful applicant also will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists (including public health professionals, sociologists, geographers, ecologists, geneticists and mathematicians) to support the development of a computational metapopulation model of rodents that will be used to assess ecological and human-health outcomes of alternative control scenarios reflecting risk perceptions, rodent abundance, and habitat suitability. In addition to contributing to research collaborations, the successful candidate will be expected to develop his/her own research questions. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests and expertise complement the CNH project, but outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of interest will also be seriously considered. A BS or MS degree in ecology, evolutionary biology, population genetics, epidemiology, or a related field is also preferred. The position is available immediately, though the start date is flexible. To apply, email a cover letter, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Michael Blum Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118 mjb...@tulane.edu Questions about the position or project should be directed to Dr. Michael Blum (mjb...@tulane.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2013.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc: Population ecology of urban rodents @ Tulane University
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN THE POPULATION ECOLOGY OF URBAN RODENTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGY OF RODENT-BORN DISEASE TULANE UNIVERSITY We are seeking a postdoctoral associate to join an NSF-funded, Coupled Natural and Human (CNH) systems project to assist with research on the population ecology of Norway rats and epidemiology of rodent-born pathogens in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. The postdoc will develop a computational metapopulation model of rodents in New Orleans. The population model will synthesize information and data from GIS analyses, population genetics, trap-based surveys, disease prevalence, vegetation surveys, and sociological surveys. The model will be used to assess ecological and human-health outcomes of alternative control scenarios reflecting risk perceptions, rodent abundance, and habitat suitability across the New Orleans study region. The expected outcomes of the project include (1) modeling the distribution and demographics of human exposure risk according to habitat, landscape and socioeconomic factors; and (2) determining the likelihood of containing and controlling transmission according to competing intervention targets and strategies; and (3) determining the extent to which interventions give rise to feedbacks between ecological and societal diversity. The postdoctoral researcher also may be expected to serve as a coordinator for the project, working with an interdisciplinary team of scientists including public health professionals, sociologists, geographers, ecologists, and mathematicians. The researcher will be mentored by Dr. Caz Taylor (Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Center for Computational Science, Tulane University) and Dr. Michael Blum (Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Center for Bioenvironmental Research, Tulane University). In addition to contributing to the collaborative research project described above, the postdoctoral researcher will develop his/her own research questions and will be expected to present results at scientific conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates are being sought with: (1) Strong computational and programming skills, prefer experience in R, and/or matlab; (2) Demonstrated research excellence; (3) Strong oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests and expertise complement the research project but outstanding applicants looking to broaden their field of interest will also be seriously considered. A PhD in ecology, population genetics, epidemiology, mathematics, or a related field is required. The position is available immediately, though the start date is flexible. Funding is available for three years. An initial appointment will be for two years with an extension contingent on performance. Compensation will be ≥$40,000 per year, with starting salary commensurate with experience. A standard benefits package will be available. Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate. To apply, email a cover letter, a statement of research interests and experience, a CV, and the names and contact information of three references to: Ms. Shelley Meaux Department Administrator Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research (CBR) 107B Richardson Building Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118 sme...@tulane.edu Questions about the position or project should be directed to Dr. Caz Taylor (c...@tulane.edu) and/or Dr. Michael Blum (mjb...@tulane.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15 2013.
[ECOLOG-L] Faculty positions - interdisciplinary riverine or coastal environmental research - Tulane University
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications for multiple tenure track faculty positions in the Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences at any level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments. Successful candidates or teams will expand the department’s role in research and teaching across the continuum of basic-, clinical-, and population-based environmental health sciences. Applicants should demonstrate strong interest or experience in interdisciplinary environmental public health research and teaching with respect to one or more of the following areas: water and wetland resources, climate change, and environmental/environmental health effects modeling. Candidates with expertise in environmental quality, management, and sustainability of urban and rural riverine and coastal environments including disciplinary themes in constructed wetlands, contaminated sediments, environmental microbiology, seafood safety, ecotoxicology, and spatial and temporal modeling among themes are encouraged to apply. High ranking candidates or teams would be those with a track record of research and teaching in the fields outlined above and who demonstrate expertise in developing a globally recognized, externally funded research program. In addition to individual research and teaching requirements, the candidate is expected to collaborate in research and teaching within the Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences and other departments in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and Tulane University. Applicants must possess a doctorate in environmental health sciences or relevant field and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and contact information for five references to: Jeffrey K. Wickliffe, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair Department of Global Environmental Health Sciences Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100 New Orleans, LA 70112-2704 Tel: 504-988-3910 jwick...@tulane.edu Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship, Tulane University
KOCH POSTDOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOW The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at Tulane University seeks to fill the inaugural Koch Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Plant Ecology And Evolution, pending budgetary approval (website:http://tulane.edu/sse/eebio/about/kochfellow.cfm). The position is a two-year appointment, with faculty status and a start date of July 1. The department aims to recruit outstanding researchers with a Ph.D. and prior postdoctoral research experience who will merge excellence in teaching (30%), research (60%), and service (10%). Applicants are encouraged to identify a potential faculty collaborator in EEB, although those interested in independent research will be given consideration. Applicants should describe botanical courses they would be able to teach, including courses that are not in the existing curriculum and could be taught as special topics. An application (curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and statement of teaching philosophy and interests) and three letters of recommendation focusing on both research excellence and teaching potential should be submitted electronically to the Search Committee (e-mail: ecole...@tulane.edu). Please write "Koch Fellow" in the subject line. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] faculty position: water sustainability
Tenure Track Faculty Position in Water Sustainability Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Assistant or Associate level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments. Senior candidates would be those with a track record of research and teaching and demonstrated expertise with developing a globally recognized, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will expand the department’s role in research and teaching in global environmental health with a focus on water resources. Applicants should demonstrate strong interest or experience in cross- disciplinary research and teaching with respect to water resources in urban and developing areas. This includes sustainability of water resources, human influences on water resources, hazard identification, quantifying exposure, evaluating risk and risk management options. Multi- dimensional issues of climate variability, population growth and emerging pollutants on water quality and public health are also of interest, particularly as addressed on a global scale. Teaching duties in the undergraduate and graduate programs will address global environmental health topics such as sustainable resource management, proficiency in water and wastewater treatment, hazardous chemicals management, and remediation technologies. In addition to individual research and teaching requirements, the candidate is expected to collaborate in research and teaching within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and other departments in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and Tulane University. Preference will be given to candidates with interests that complement existing strengths and can offer opportunities for collaborative research and teaching with other faculty in the school and the university. Applicants must possess a doctorate in Environmental health or related fields, demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and contact information for five references to: A.J. Englande, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., DEE , Search committee chair Department of Environmental Health Sciences Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2133 New Orleans, LA 70112-2704 Tel: 504-988-2765 Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Tenure track faculty position, Tulane University
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Assistant or Associate level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments. The successful candidate will expand the department’s role in research and teaching in global environmental health. High ranking candidates would be those with a track record of research and teaching in this field or those who demonstrate the expertise to develop a globally recognized, externally funded research program. Teaching duties in the undergraduate and graduate programs address global environmental health topics including sustainable resource management which includes proficiency in water and wastewater treatment, hazardous chemicals management, and remediation technologies. In addition to individual research and teaching requirements, the candidate is expected to collaborate in research and teaching within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and other departments in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with interests that complement existing strengths and can offer opportunities for collaborative research and teaching with other faculty in the school and the university. Applicants must possess a doctorate in Environmental health or related fields, demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and contact information for five references to: Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair Freeport McMoRan Chair of Environmental Policy Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100, New Orleans, LA 70112-2704 Tel: 504-988-7904
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Tenure track faculty position, Tulane University
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, invites applications for one tenure-track position at the level of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. We encourage applications from LANDSCAPE or ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGISTS focused on wetland, tropical, and/or plant communities. See website:http://www.tulane.edu/~ebio/news/new-positions.php for details about the position, department, and application process. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, selected publications, and names and addresses of three references to: EEB Faculty Search, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 400 Lindy Boggs Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118- 5698. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2010, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. An offer of employment is, however, contingent upon authorization of the position. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michael J. Blum Arnold Early Career Professor in Earth and Ecological Science Dept of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118 www.tulane.edu/~mjblum
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position: landscape genetics of Hawaiian fishes
Postdoctoral Position in Landscape Genetics of Hawaiian Fishes A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. The incumbent will engage in DoD funded research on the landscape genetics and biogeography of amphidromous fishes native to the Hawaiian Islands. The research focuses on (1) development and use of genetic tools for assessing aquatic environmental condition of oceanic island stream ecosystems (2) assessing metapopulation dynamics and phylogeography of amphidromous fishes across the Hawaiian archipelago and (3) comparing genetic assays of dispersal with estimates based on otolith microchemistry. The incumbent will be encouraged to develop additional research areas that complement these set objectives. Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth knowledge of molecular techniques and field based studies of stream fishes. An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation for at least one additional year dependent upon performance. A start date of August 1 2009 or a mutually agreeable date in late Summer 2009 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send via email attachment a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Michael Blum at mjb...@tulane.edu .Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
[ECOLOG-L] tenure track faculty positions, Tulane University
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, invites applications for three tenure-track positions, two emphasizing field or laboratory research and one emphasizing computational research in ecology or evolution. See http://www.tulane.edu/~ebio/news/new- positions.php for details about the positions, department, and application process. Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, selected publications, and names and addresses of three references to: Faculty Searches, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 400 Lindy Boggs Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008, and the search will remain open until the positions are filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michael J. Blum Assistant Professor Dept of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral position: Landscape genetics of Hawaiian fishes
A postdoctoral position is available in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. The incumbent will engage in DoD funded research on the landscape genetics and biogeography of amphidromous fishes native to the Hawaiian Islands. The research focuses on (1) development and use of genetic tools for assessing aquatic environmental condition of oceanic island stream ecosystems (2) assessing metapopulation dynamics of amphidromous fishes across the Hawaiian archipelago emphasizing comparison of genetic assays of dispersal with estimates based on otolith microchemistry. The incumbent will be encouraged to develop and pursue additional research areas that complement these set objectives. Preference will be given to candidates experienced with carrying out field based studies of freshwater fishes and laboratory studies involving modern molecular techniques. An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation for up to two additional years dependent upon performance. A start date of June 2008 or a mutually agreeable date early in Summer 2008 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in ecology, genetics, or closely related field. Send via email attachment a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Michael Blum at [EMAIL PROTECTED] .Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral position: Molecular ecology of freshwater fishes
Post-Doctoral Position in Molecular Ecology A postdoctoral position is available in the Blum Lab (www.tulane.edu/~mjblum) in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. The incumbent will engage in collaborative research exploring aspects of molecular ecology, landscape genetics, macroecology and/or biogeography of freshwater fishes using theoretical and empirical approaches. Topics of interest in the lab include: the use of genetic tools for assessing aquatic environmental condition; environmental determinants of hybridization among freshwater fishes; metapopulation dynamics of fishes in urban streams; the evolutionary origins of freshwater fish diversity across eastern North America; and island biogeography of amphidromous and secondary freshwater fishes. There is considerable flexibility in the focus of the research the incumbent will conduct, and the incumbent will be encouraged to develop new areas of expertise. However, it is imperative that any research that is undertaken facilitates interactions between the incumbent and members of the lab. Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth knowledge of modern molecular techniques and quantitative skills. However, candidates who are carrying out innovative research and who have the desire to develop laboratory skills are encouraged to apply. An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation for up to two additional years dependent upon performance. A starting date of January 2008 or a mutually agreeable date early in 2008 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in ecology, genetics, or closely related field. Send via email attachment a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names and addresses of three references to Dr. Michael Blum at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Opportunities for graduate study in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University
Opportunities for graduate study in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University is recruiting graduate students for admission in Fall 2008. The deparment emphasizes three areas of academic inquiry: tropical biology, wetlands ecology, and global change biology. We prepare our students for a wide range of disciplines, from biology, environmental science, and conservation to law, medicine, and public health. Prospective students are encouraged to contact the following faculty: Dr. Hank Bart http://www.museum.tulane.edu/hank/ Dr. Michael Blum http://www.tulane.edu/~mjblum/ Dr. Jeffrey Chambers http://www.tulane.edu/~jchamber/ Dr. Steven Darwin http://www.tulane.edu/~darwin/homepage.htm Dr. Lee Dyer http://www.tulane.edu/~ldyer/ Dr. David Heins http://www.eebio.tulane.edu/people/heins/ Dr. Thomas Sherry http://www.eebio.tulane.edu/people/sherry/ Further information about graduate studies in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University is available at: http://www.eebio.tulane.edu http://www.eebio.tulane.edu/graduate/
Tenure track Ecology & Evolutionary Biology faculty positions at Tulane University
TWO TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSORS The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, invites applications for two tenure-track positions to be filled at the Assistant Professor level: one in global change biology, wetland ecology, or tropical biology; and one in computational biology preferably involving theoretical ecology, ecology and evolution modeling, or landscape ecology. See website: http://www.tulane.edu/~ebio/news/new-positions.php for more details about these positions and the Department. Send a letter of application indicating the position, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, selected publications, and names and addresses of three references to: Faculty Searches, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 400 Lindy Boggs Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698 Review of applications will begin soon after January 1, 2008, and the searches will remain open until the positions are filled. These positions are subject to a final University determination on funding. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
