[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunities in Marine Plankton Ecology, NCSU

[Astrid Schnetzer]

Location: Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North
Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Start Date: Fall, 2015

Applications are invited for two highly motivated Ph.D. students. 

Project 1: Phytoplankton controls on carbon cycling  
Interdisciplinary research on the origin and production of organic matter by
phytoplankton. Colored dissolved organic matter (CDOM) is an important
fraction of the oceanic carbon pool that interacts with solar radiation and
affects photochemical and biological processes in the ocean. The PhD student
will conduct growth experiments with single algal species and mixed
communities, document particle formation and decomposition of senescent
algal cells (marine snow formation) and work closely with other project
members on characterizing biogeochemistry of differing growth stages
including CDOM formation.  

Project 2: Coastal plankton community dynamics and environmental stressors 
Investigation of protist (i.e. microalgae and protozoa) and zooplankton
dynamics along the North Carolina coast. The PhD student will interrogate
trophic relationships and their impact on energy flux within the food web.
Research will include addition/exclusion experiments with varying
zooplankton assemblages and the analyses of an ongoing plankton time-series.
The project includes identification of potential harmful algal species and
their abundance patterns in relation to environmental and biological factors. 

Qualifications:  A MS degree in a related field is desired. Extraordinary
undergraduates may be considered. Experience in phytoplankton ecology and
biogeochemical cycling as well as molecular diversity and community analyses
are preferred. Depending on existing expertise, training will be provided
for enthusiastic and well-qualified candidates. The position will require
both laboratory experiments and field work. 

PhD candidates will be considered based on their research experience,
excellence of academic record, strong recommendations and/or publication
record. Full tuition scholarships and health insurance for successful
applicants are provided. Support in form of teaching assistantships and
research assistantships will be made available (~$22,000 per year). Further
information about NCSU’s Marine Science Graduate Program can be found at
http://www.meas.ncsu.edu/02-p-g-marine.html. 

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, NC State is the largest university in
North Carolina, with more than 34,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff.
National rankings consistently rate Raleigh and its surrounding region among
the five best places in the country to live and work, with a highly educated
workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living, and a welcoming
environment. The Department of Marine Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is one
of the largest interdisciplinary geoscience departments in the nation. The
multi-disciplinary nature of the department lends itself to the study of
coastal processes and ecosystems, land surface evolution, as well as water
quality and climate change. Marine research facilities and opportunities for
training and education in the marine sciences are also available at NC
State’s Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) in Morehead City,
NC: http://www.cmast.ncsu.edu. 

To Apply:  Email a single pdf containing your CV, a cover letter with your
research interests and experience, a brief summary of accomplishments
(educational background, GPA, GRE scores), and contact information for at
least three professional references to Dr. Astrid Schnetzer
(asch...@ncsu.edu). Qualified candidates will be contacted directly and
encouraged to submit a full application to the Ph.D. graduate program by May
31st. For more information on the Schnetzer Lab go to
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~aschnet/index.html or for the MEAS graduate program go
to http://www.meas.ncsu.edu/02-p-g-marine.html.  

[ECOLOG-L] Bat Telemetry Technician - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

[Joy O'Keefe]

*Bat Telemetry Technician – Great Smoky Mountains *



*Job description*

The Center for Bat Research, Outreach, and Conservation at Indiana State
University is recruiting one (1) Field Technician to aid in a 19 week study
of bats in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Research will involve
mistnet surveys to capture bats, use of radio telemetry to track Indiana
bats (*Myotis sodalis*) and northern long-eared bats (*M. septentrionalis*)
to their day-roosts, measuring habitat characteristics around roosts, and
deploying bat detectors to record bat calls in remote forested areas in
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (on the border of Tennessee and North
Carolina). The technician will work closely with a wildlife biologist to
gain familiarity with the study area and survey techniques. On a daily
basis, the technician will work with 1-4 other technicians to accomplish
project objectives (capture, tracking, veg plots). Duties will also include
driving (field vehicle will be provided, 4WD is necessary), hiking long
distances in mountainous terrain (up to 10 miles/day), carrying heavy
equipment, data entry, and data management. Housing will be provided (this
will be in remote areas on the east and west sides of the Park), but
over-night camping may occasionally be required.



*Location*

Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The nearest major cities are
Knoxville, TN and Asheville, NC.



*Salary*

Temporary, full-time position. Pay is $459/week for 19 weeks, beginning 4
May 2015. Housing and field vehicle will be provided. Indiana State
University will not pay for relocation costs (moving expenses).



*Qualifications*

Required: B.S. degree in Wildlife, Natural Resources, Biology or other
related field. *It is imperative that you have a positive attitude, strong
work ethic, and be in good physical condition. It is also critical that you
are detail oriented and have experience collecting data for research
studies.* Must possess a valid driver's license and pass driving record
check.



Desired: Proficiency with radio telemetry in difficult terrain. Experience
navigating using GPS and topographic maps. Applicants who have experience
with bats and who have completed the pre-exposure series of rabies
vaccinations will be given priority, but ISU will pay for vaccinations for
individuals who are otherwise highly qualified.



Application process: To apply for this position, *send CV, cover letter,
and names of three references as one pdf file* to Dr. Joy O’Keefe at
joyoke...@gmail.com. *Applications are due by 3 April 2015*, but review of
applications will begin immediately. In the subject line of your email,
please include “Smokies Bat Technician.”

[ECOLOG-L] ESA launches interdisciplinary OA journal with the Ecological Society of China

[Liza Lester]

New international, interdisciplinary, open access journal launched by the 
Ecological Societies of America and China

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability, the first ecological journal published 
cooperatively by scientific societies from two countries, fosters communication 
of applied ecological research across national and disciplinary boundaries. The 
open access journal encourages submissions from scientists in working in parts 
of the world experiencing rapid economic development, who are underrepresented 
in scholarly literature. The first issue launched on March 17th with articles 
on global greenhouse gas emissions, ecosystem health indicators, and 
sustainable urban growth in fast-growing 21st century megacities.

Learn more: 
http://www.esa.org/esablog/ecology-in-the-news/news-events/esa-launches-new-oa-journal-with-the-ecological-society-of-china/
 

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability current issue: 
http://www.esajournals.org/toc/ehas/1/1 

Journal information: http://esa.org/ehs/




Liza Lester
Communications Officer
Ecological Society of America
Washington, DC
(202) 833-8773 ext. 211

Ecotone: news and views on ecological science
Tweeting @esa_org

[ECOLOG-L] 2 position openings with MN DNR's Biological Survey Program

[Erika Rowe]

Minnesota DNR's Division of Ecological and Water Resources seeks to fill 
two supervisory positions with the MN Biological Survey (MBS) Program 
located in St. Paul. 

1) A Supervisor Senior of the entire MBS program

This position leads the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS). Major 
responsibilities include: implementation and oversight of statewide 
survey, monitoring and research of native plants, native animals, native 
plant communities and ecological systems; making policy recommendations 
on emerging issues statewide; integrating survey, monitoring and 
research information with other related projects; ensuring the delivery 
of data, information and technical assistance on the conservation and 
management of Minnesota?s native species, native plant communities and 
ecological systems to stakeholders within and outside the department.
 
2) A Supervisor Intermediate with the working title of:  MBS Supervisor 
(plant ecologist/botanist).

This position develops, implements and supervises professional botanists 
and plant ecologists who conduct statewide surveys, monitoring and 
research of native plants, native plant communities and ecological 
systems as part of the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) in order to 
provide technical assistance through data analysis and interpretation. 
This position works closely with the program supervisor senior and 
others to utilize and interpret information for conservation, management 
and policy development related to these resources to stakeholders within 
and outside the department. This position involves fund-raising, budget 
management, and supervision of at least 13 professional staff, some 
temporary employees and contractors.

For more information on these positions, or to apply (closing date is 
March 30th for both positions), visit:

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=15DNR000198
https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/View?_posting=15DNR000206
 

[ECOLOG-L] Grad position (MA/PhD) in Conservation & Aquatic Ecology

[Thomas Neeson]

A graduate student position (MA or PhD) is available in the lab of Dr.
Thomas Neeson at the University of Oklahoma, beginning Fall 2015 or January
2016. The student will join an interdisciplinary team developing
landscape-scale conservation science, strategies and tools for restoring
ecosystem connectivity in Great Lakes tributaries via dam removals and road
culvert upgrades. Strong candidates will have experience in GIS,
programming, or statistics, excellent verbal and written communication
skills, and the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team. The
student will be based in the Department of Geography & Environmental
Sustainability at OU, but will collaborate with colleagues at the University
of Wisconsin, The Nature Conservancy, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery,
and The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Applicants to both the MA
and PhD programs are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send
a CV, unofficial transcripts, GRE scores, a brief statement of research
interests and goals, and contact information for three references as a
single PDF file to Dr. Thomas Neeson (nee...@wisc.edu). Please apply by
April 1, 2015 for full consideration.

[ECOLOG-L] soil ecology awards and meeting

[Stuart Grandy]

Soil Ecologists - Sharing a few important developments regarding recent 
awards and the upcoming Soil Ecology Society meeting:



1)  This year’s Soil Ecology Society awards go to, Career Achievement 
Award: Josh Schimel; Early Career Award, Jenny Talbot; Service Award, 
Sherri Morris. Come to the SES meeting where award winners will be given 
keynote-type talks!

2)  Registration, abstract submission and housing are now open for our 
meeting (June 09-12, 8th is a travel day) in Colorado Springs, please 
follow the link and get signed up ASAP! All abstracts must be received on 
or before the deadline of Friday April 24 2015. 
http://soilecologysociety.com/soil-ecology-society-meeting-2015/ 

3)  Student travel awards are available to help defray meeting 
expenses, details are available at the abstract submission site. 

4)  We have now established a roommate sharing document if you want to 
reduce housing costs, see the SES website or 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/171DorVAo9zY2ZYynTcuC3LGjO4svwRYF5c-
217FbQtw/edit?usp=sharing

5)  Remember to like our Facebook page! 
https://www.facebook.com/SoilEcologySociety



Thanks,

Stuart Grandy

[ECOLOG-L] VACANCY: ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR AT UC MERCED

[LeRoy Westerling]

VACANCY: ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR - NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Job #JPF00197
School of Engineering - Engineering

RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open Mar 9, 2015 through Jun 30, 2015
DESCRIPTION

The University of California, Merced is creating a dynamic new university 
campus and campus 
community in Merced, California, which opened in September 2005 as the tenth 
campus of the 
University of California and the first American research university built in 
the 21st century. In 
keeping with the mission of the University to provide teaching, research and 
public service of the 
highest quality, UC Merced will be providing new educational opportunities at 
the undergraduate, 
master’s and doctoral levels through three academic schools: Engineering, 
Natural Sciences and 
Social Sciences/Humanities/Arts.

UC Merced invites applications for a ladder-rank faculty position at the 
Associate or Full Professor 
level in Natural Resource Management of Public Lands and Protected Areas. We 
seek a 
distinguished scholar who will provide leadership in establishing a program of 
international stature 
within the interdisciplinary area of adaptive management of complex coupled 
human (legal, 
administrative, economic, cultural) and natural (ecological, climatic, 
geologic, hydrologic) systems 
to sustain native species, ecosystems, and landscapes, and to preserve cultural 
heritage. We seek a 
leader in scholarship and practice that addresses lands and resource management 
broadly in the 
context of changing global earth systems and governance, including 
conservation, ecosystem 
services and climate adaptation.

Appropriate candidates will have distinguished research, educational, and 
leadership experience 
that emphasizes science, conservation, social science, and/or management. The 
ideal candidate 
will bridge science and management, and will lead efforts to develop 
interdisciplinary research and 
education programs at UC Merced associated with science, management, and 
sustainability of 
public lands and protected areas, such as national parks. The Sierra Nevada 
Research Institute and 
other campus units provide excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary 
research collaboration as 
well as established collaborations with external stakeholders. The campus’ 
proximity to Yosemite 
National Park and several National Forests, and existing relationships with 
these entities, provides 
an excellent opportunity to build partnerships for research and practice in 
natural resource 
management in nearby parks and protected areas.

The primary appointment may be in Natural Science, Social Sciences, or 
Engineering, or may be a 
joint appointment between schools. The successful candidate is expected to 
participate actively in 
the development of innovative, interdisciplinary graduate and undergraduate 
programs in the 
future School of Management, and to contribute to the teaching and mentoring of 
a diverse 
student population.

Requirements: Ph.D. in a relevant field and exemplary research, publication, 
and teaching 
commensurate with a faculty appointment at the University of California at the 
appropriate level.

Salary: Negotiable based on the University of California salary scale.

Deadline: Evaluation of applications will begin April 15, 2015, and will remain 
open until filled.

Applications must be submitted via the website, 
, and must include1) a cover 
letter, 2) 
curriculum vitae 3) statement of research, 4) statement of teaching, and 5) 
names of five 
references with contact information, including mailing address, phone number, 
and email address.

The University of California, Merced is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer with a 
strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its 
faculty, staff, and 
students. The University is supportive of dual career couples.

For additional information about this position, contact Professor LeRoy 
Westerling at 
awesterl...@ucmerced.edu.

REQUIREMENTS

DOCUMENTS

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or 
potential contributions 
to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

(Optional)
Misc / Additional

(Optional)
REFERENCES

5 references required (contact information only)
HOW TO APPLY

Create an ApplicantID
Provide required information and documents
If any, provide required reference information

regards

Leroy
__

Dr. Anthony LeRoy Westerling
Associate Professor, Environmental Engineering and Geography
University of California, Merced
awesterl...@ucmerced.edu
__

[ECOLOG-L] One-year Visiting Assistant Professor Position - Dept. of Biological Sciences, Unversity of South Florida St. Petersburg

[Melanie Riedinger-Whitmore]

We have just begun a search for a 1 year Visiting Assistant Professor at
the University of South Florida St. Petersburg in the Department of
Biological Sciences. The position will begin August 2015. We are looking for
someone who can teach core courses in general biology, cell biology or
physiology, vertebrate zoology, and an advanced course in vertebrate
zoology.  We are particularly interested in someone who can teach mammalogy,
herpetology, or ornithology.  Our Biology program began in 2012, and has ~
700 Biology majors and ~ 140 Health Science majors.  We have concentrations
in ecology and evolution, plant sciences, biomedical sciences, and marine
biology.  Opportunities exist to work with undergraduate research students,
and for collaborative research with faculty in the department.  Applications
are being accepted right now, and will be accepted until the position is
filled.  
Please contact me at marie...@usfsp.edu, if you have questions about this
position. - Melanie Riedinger-Whitmore, chairperson, Dept. of Biological
Sciences. To see the complete advertisement, and for instructions on how to
apply, please check the following link or go to the Careers Site at USFSP. 

https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=176036767&Title=Visiting%20Assistant%20Professor%20of%20Biological%20Sciences

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Avian Field Technician-Massachusetts

[Katherine Straley]

The Warren Lab at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst is looking for
a full-time seasonal Avian Field Technician to assist over the summer with a
PhD research project.

DESCRIPTION:
Applicant will work under the supervision of a PhD student running the
research project. Duties include but are not limited to nest searching for
wood thrush and gray catbird nests in suburban forest patches and the
contiguous forest of the Quabbin Reservoir, nest monitoring and observation,
taking measurements of nestling body condition, setting up nest cameras for
continual monitoring, taking detailed notes for data entry, using equipment
responsibly, and assisting other field crew members when necessary.
Applicants should be able to start work early (~ 5am), move through forest
patches carrying equipment (including 25 lb. golf cart batteries), and
handle summer field conditions (heat and insects). Ideal applicants have a
car which can be used as an additional field vehicle, have plant ID skills
for northeastern temperate forests, and can identify northeastern birds by
sight and sound.
Salary: starting at $12.00/hr
Start date: early June
End date: late August

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife related field. Must be willing to
work early hours (starting approx. 5 am), drive personal vehicle, and work
in field conditions in forested areas. General computer knowledge and skills
required. Previous experience nest searching and monitoring birds is necessary.

Note: Start and end dates are flexible. Housing not provided.

APPLICATION:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter,
and contact information for three references to: Kit Straley
kstra...@cns.umass.edu .
Last date to apply: April 18, 2015

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Field Technician-Massachusetts

[Katherine Straley]

The Warren Lab at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst is looking for
a part-time seasonal Field Technician to assist over the summer with a PhD
research project.

DESCRIPTION:
Applicant will work under the supervision of a PhD student running the
research project. Duties include but are not limited to collecting leaf
litter samples and processing for invertebrates, collecting branch clipping
samples and processing for invertebrates, performing fruit surveys, taking
detailed notes for data entry, using equipment responsibly, and assisting
other field crew members when necessary. Applicants should be able to start
work early (~ 5am), move through forest patches carrying equipment, and
handle summer field conditions (heat and insects). Ideal applicants have a
car which can be used as an additional field vehicle, have plant ID skills
for northeastern temperate forests, and have skills identifying
invertebrates to various levels of taxonomic classification.
Salary: starting at $12.00/hr
Start date: early June
End date: late August

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Wildlife related field. Must be
willing to work early hours (starting approx. 5 am), drive personal vehicle,
and work in field conditions in forested areas. General computer knowledge
and skills required. Previous experience with invertebrate collection is
preferred.

Note: Start and end dates are flexible. Housing not provided.

APPLICATION:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter,
and contact information for three references to: Kit Straley
kstra...@cns.umass.edu .
Last date to apply: April 18, 2015

[ECOLOG-L] Summer research technician: Species interactions and climate change

[Peter Adler]

We seek a summer research technician to join a project examining the role of
species interactions in determining the impact of climate change on plant
communities. The undergraduate researcher will work in Peter Adler's lab
(http://www.cnr.usu.edu/htm/facstaff/adler-web/) at Utah State University in
Logan, UT, with field work in eastern Idaho sagebrush steppe vegetation,
western Kansas mixed prairie, and southern New Mexico desert grasslands.
Primary responsibilities include mapping individual plants in permanent
plots, and digitizing these maps using ArcGIS software. Important
qualifications include a strong background in plant taxonomy, and a strong
back. The position could start as early as May, 2015, and run through
September, 2015, but start and end dates are flexible. Pay is $10-12 per
hour depending on experience. To apply, email Peter Adler
(peter.ad...@usu.edu) with the following documents attached as a pdf: 1) A
cover letter explaining your interest in and qualification for the position,
2) a curriculum vita, 3) undergraduate transcript, and 4) contact
information for three references. Deadline for applications is April 6.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate reserach position at Michigan Technological University to study invasive watermilfoil

[Erika Hersch-Green]

We are looking for two graduate MS students to work on the population
genetics and ecology of invasive watermilfoil in Michigan waterways.
Students will focus on describing patterns of hybridization using
microsatellites in relation to herbicide resistance and community and
ecological attributes of various waterways.  Students will collaborate with
each other and other members of a multifaceted team that includes
scientists, community and state agencies, and private and corporate interest
groups.

Minimal qualifications include a background in ecology, evolution, invasive
species, and/or population genetics (through coursework OR research
positions) and a growing interest in these fields. A strong academic record,
evidence of excellent written and analytical skills, and enthusiasm for
field and laboratory research will be highly favored. 

Interested persons should contact Dr. Erika Hersch-Green (ehers...@mtu.edu)
or Casey Huckins (cjhuc...@mtu.edu) by email and include a CV and a
statement about their research interests in general and in particular their
interest and compfortability with genetic approaches. Suitable candidates
will then be contacted for an interview to discuss projects and reference
letters will be requested. Invited students will need to submit a formal
application to the graduate school at Michigan Technological University. 

Reviews of applications are ongoing and we hope to fill these positions soon. 

[ECOLOG-L] Recruiting REU students: Interdisciplinary Site in Ecology and Archeology

[Natalie Marioni]

***Please do not respond to this email for questions or to apply. Contact
information is included on website and at the bottom of this email.***



The Center for American Archeology  (CAA),
the National GreatRivers Research and Education Center
 (NGRREC), and Illinois State Museum
 (ISM) are pleased to announce the first
year of our National Science Foundation Research Experience for
Undergraduates (NSF-REU) site (NSF Award No. 1460787), June 15 – August 7,
2015.



This REU site will provide students with interdisciplinary research
experiences in archeological and ecological sciences. In 2015 students will
investigate temporal changes within the environments of the Mississippi and
Illinois rivers, with a specific focus on fish communities, to more fully
understand the longevity of anthropogenic interactions within these
environments. Participants will gain practical experiences in archeology
and ecology field research, data collection, and analytic methods, and will
generate an original research poster that presents their results to public
and scientific communities.



*Eligibility*:

Applicants must

· be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of their
undergraduate studies in Fall 2015; and

· have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0).



Although all students will receive full consideration, *preference will be
given to students enrolled in community colleges and four-year,
non-research institutions*. Students graduating in the spring or summer of
2015 are not eligible for this NSF site.



Applicants should have an interest in interdisciplinary research,
archeology, and ecology. Although students will engage mostly in
archeological and ecological research, undergraduates with interest in
biology, biochemistry, environmental sciences, fisheries sciences, wildlife
management, anthropology, and paleosciences are encouraged to apply and
will greatly benefit from the educational programming of this REU site.



*Additional Information*:

· Students will receive a weekly stipend of $400 per week (i.e.,
$3,200 for eight weeks).

· Room (throughout the course of the program) and board (weekdays
and Saturday breakfast and lunch) will be provided at no cost.

· Students will receive local transportation to and from various
field and laboratory sites.

· Students will be provided with required field and laboratory
equipment. Incidental field items, such as sunscreen, bug spray, water
bottles, etc., are the responsibility of the participant.

· Students will receive $300 in travel funds to present their
research at the Midwest Archaeological Conference and/or the Illinois
Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.

· Students are responsible for their travel to and from Kampsville,
IL for the start and termination of the program.



*For full program details, stipend, room and board options, application
requirements and to apply, please
visit http://www.caa-archeology.org/programs/reu/
.*



Direct questions about this REU to: educat...@caa-archeology.org.

[ECOLOG-L] REU- Grasshopper Ecology

[Angela Laws]

A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) position is available at the
University of Notre Dame for the summer of 2015 to study insect ecology
under the supervision of Drs. Gary Belovsky and Angela Laws. The position
will be based at the National Bison Range National Wildlife Refuge in
Moiese, Montana.

 The REU student will be part of a research team examining grasshopper
ecology in western Montana.  Potential projects include examining
grasshopper population dynamics or species interactions (competition,
predation, etc).

 The successful REU applicant will also take part in three weeklong modules
on grassland ecology, forest ecology, and Native American ecology offered
as part of the University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center
(UNDERC) undergraduate course in field biology.

 We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a solid academic record,
and a strong interest in field ecology.  The REU will be working as part of
a team, which can include working outside for long periods in unpredictable
weather and conditions, and which requires the ability to work
independently as well as contribute to a positive group dynamic.

 The duration of the study is from June 1 to mid-August.  The REU student
will earn a stipend of $4500.  Research supplies, lodging, and travel
to/from Montana will be provided.

 Review of applications will begin April 3 and continue until filled.
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be
currently enrolled in a college or university. Students from
underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines are particularly encouraged to
apply.  Please email applications (including: contact information for two
academic references, a resume, and a cover letter describing research
interests, previous research experience, career goals and the range of
dates available) to Angela Laws (al...@nd.edu).

 For more information please contact:

 Angela Laws

Department of Biological Sciences

University of Notre Dame

al...@nd.edu




-- 
Dr. Angela Laws
Assistant Director, West
University of Notre Dame
Environmental Research Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556

email: al...@nd.edu 
phone: (574)631-2612
fax:  (574)631-0856

[ECOLOG-L] 4-Year Researcher in Evolutionary Ecology (Modelling)

[Steve Railsback]

The deadline for applications to this position is 27 March.

Topic: The research project which the position belongs to (Adapted
heuristics and architecture: towards an understanding of personalities and
phenotypic diversity), studies the architecture for decisions in animals,
and effects of it. The research will focus on adaptive effects of this
architecture on individuals, gene pools, and on phenotypic variation in the
populations, included personality variation. The project idea is developed
for pelagic fish and shall be expanded and utilized in other habitats and
for other animals. The project's working method is mathematical modeling.
The researcher is expected to take an active role in the activities within
the Theoretical Ecology Group. The project is carried out in collaboration
with specialists in Bristol, Santa Cruz and Berkeley. The project is led by
Jarl Giske (email: jarl.gi...@bio.uib.no) and the workplace will be the
Theoretical Ecology Group at the University of Bergen. Application deadline
is 27 March 2015.
 
You can read the whole advertisement here:
http://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/111582/researcher-in-evolutionary-ecology