[ECOLOG-L] 42 - Month Post-doctoral position
Post-doctoral Associate – Climate Science Department of Watershed Sciences Utah State University – Logan, UT A 42-month post-doctoral position is available in climate science applications to conservation planning. The post-doc will participate in an interdisciplinary research project designed to develop a data-driven decision support system to improve conservation planning of several sensitive amphibian species. The post-doc will collaborate with project leaders to characterize and forecast climate and fire regimes in southern California and refine and integrate regional climate, fire risk, and land use change models. The post-doc will be responsible for preparing quarterly and annual reports summarizing progress on project objectives and writing journal articles describing project results. Salary is $50,000 plus a full Utah State University benefit package (health, dental, and retirement) worth approximately 45% of salary. For position details, qualifications, and instructions for applying see http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=3518=postdoctoral-fellow- ii. Review of applications will start 1 August. The position will be open until filled. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en Recent paper on conservation and armed conflict - https://www.nature.com/articles/n
[ECOLOG-L] Fully funded 4-year PhD in Conservation Biology
PhD POSITION IN AMPHIBIAN CONSERVATION SCIENCE Funding is available for a PhD student interested in a collaborative project focusing on the application of eDNA, species distribution modeling, and decision support systems to amphibian conservation science. The ideal applicant will have a strong interest in applying quantitative analyses to conservation issues and be familiar with R and GIS software, but we encourage all interested students to apply. Funding includes a stipend and waiver of tuition and fees for 4 years. Interested students should contact either Chuck Hawkins (chuck.hawk...@usu.edu) or Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu) for details. The position is available to start from 1st May 2018, although shall remain open until filled Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en Recent paper on conservation and armed conflict - https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms
[ECOLOG-L] PhD in Community ecology
PhD POSITION IN AQUATIC COMMUNITY ECOLOGY The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University (http://www.eddhammill.com/) is seeking PhD applicants to undertake research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Current areas of interest include – 1) The evolutionary responses of mosquitoes to pesticide contamination. 2) Understanding the relationships between habitat condition, aquatic community health, and ecosystem function. 3) How do changes in water conditions affect interactions between predators, prey, and competitors? 4) Can distributions of aquatic insects inform conservation decisions? Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility that houses 90 mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition the research group has strong ties to research stations in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada and Australia that will be available for field projects. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and conversational ability in either Spanish or Portuguese will be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary will be through a Quinney PhD Scholarship, which covers the first two years, subsequent years will be covered through other awards. Candidates contact myself initially and then we apply together for the fellowship. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources. Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,700 for a PhD. In addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants to supplement their starting salaries. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin Jan 30th 2018. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] PhD in Conservation planning
PhD POSITION IN SPATIAL ECOLOGY AND LANDSCAPE PLANNING The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University (http://www.eddhammill.com/) is seeking PhD applicants to undertake research in the field of spatial ecology and conservation planning. Current areas of interest include – 1) Can we inform the design of road, rail and pipelines to minimize their impacts on biodiveristy 2) Should conservation actions be undertaken in areas experiencing armed conflict. 3) How should local and global threats be incorporated into marine conservation planning 4) Balancing conservation and restoration to most effectively reach management goal. Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. Initial funding for tuition and salary will be through a Quinney PhD Scholarship, which covers the first two years. Candidates contact myself initially and then we apply together for the fellowship. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources. Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,700 for a PhD. In addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants to supplement their starting salaries. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and be provided with access to a high performance desktop computer. The research group has strong ties to collaborators Canada and Australia and extended visits are encouraged. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, Marxan, and/or ArcGIS be looked upon favorably. Candidates with experience in spatial optimization and/or simulated annealing are especially encouraged. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin 30th Jan 2018. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en Recent paper on conservation and armed conflict - https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms11042
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Community Ecology
PhD POSITION IN AQUATIC COMMUNITY ECOLOGY The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University (http://www.eddhammill.com/) is seeking Ph.D applicants to undertake research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Current areas of interest include – 1) The evolutionary responses of mosquitoes to pesticide contamination. 2) Understanding the relationships between habitat condition, aquatic community health, and ecosystem function. 3) How do changes to river flow affect aquatic insects and their ability to support fish populations? 4) How do changes in water conditions affect interactions between predators, prey, and competitors? 5) Can distributions of aquatic insects inform conservation decisions? Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility that houses 90 mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition the research group has strong ties to research stations in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada and Australia that will be available for field projects. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and conversational ability in either Spanish or Portuguese will be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary will be through a Quinney PhD Scholarship, which covers the first two years, subsequent years will be covered through other awards. Candidates contact myself initially and then we apply together for the fellowship. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources. Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,700 for a PhD. In addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants to supplement their starting salaries. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin Nov 30th 2017. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] PhD Position in Conservation Biology
PhD POSITION IN SPATIAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University (http://www.eddhammill.com/) is seeking Ph.D applicants to undertake research in the field of spatial ecology and conservation planning. Current areas of interest include – 1) How should future drought risk be incorporated into watershed management at the landscape scale. 2) Should conservation actions be undertaken in areas experiencing armed conflict. 3) What are the true costs of landscape management 4) Balancing conservation and restoration to most effectively reach management goals. Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. Initial funding for tuition and salary will be through a Quinney PhD Scholarship, which covers the first two years. Candidates contact myself initially and then we apply together for the fellowship. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources. Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,700 for a PhD. In addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as teaching assistants to supplement their starting salaries. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and be provided with access to a high performance desktop computer. The research group has strong ties to collaborators in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada and Australia and extended visits are encouraged. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin 30th Nov 2017. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] M.Sc in Tropical freshwater community ecology
The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University is seeking M.Sc applicants to undertake research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Half of the project will specifically address how pesticides affect the freshwater communities housed in bromeliad ecosystems. Field work for the project will take place in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and will require extended stays (greater than 1 month) under somewhat basic conditions (cold running water, solar electricity). For the second component of the project, candidates are encouraged to pursue their own research questions relating to community ecology. The student’s ideas will then be developed in conjunction with the supervisory team. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility that houses mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition to the Costa Rican field site, the research group has strong ties to research stations in Brazil, Canada and Australia that will be available for field projects. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and conversational ability in Spanish will be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a very high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students). Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd_hammill(at)hotmail(dot)com or edd.hammmill(at)usu(dot)edu, phone 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin May 15th 2016. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0Jhl=en
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position (MSc or PhD) in community ecology
The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University is seeking Ph.D and M.Sc applicants to undertake research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Current areas of interest include – 1) The evolutionary responses of mosquitoes to pesticide contamination. 2) Understanding the relationships between habitat condition, aquatic community health, and ecosystem function. 3) How do changes to river flow affect aquatic insects and their ability to support fish populations? 4) How do changes in water conditions affect interactions between predators, prey, and competitors? 5) Can distributions of aquatic insects inform conservation decisions? Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility that houses mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition the research group has strong ties to research stations in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada and Australia that will be available for field projects. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and conversational ability in either Spanish or Portuguese will be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students). Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin April 1st 2016. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate position (MSc or PhD) in landscape ecology
GRADUATE POSITION IN SPATIAL ECOLOGY AND LANDSCAPE PLANNING The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University is seeking Ph.D and M.Sc applicants to undertake research in the field of spatial ecology and conservation planning. Current areas of interest include – 1) How should future drought risk be incorporated into watershed management at the landscape scale. 2) Should conservation actions be undertaken in areas experiencing armed conflict. 3) What are the true costs of landscape management 4) Balancing conservation and restoration to most effectively reach management goals. Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and be provided with access to a high performance desktop computer. The research group has strong ties to collaborators in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada and Australia and extended visits are encouraged. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students). Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin April 1st 2016. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] MSc Evolutionary Ecology in Costa Rica
The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University is seeking M.Sc applicants to undertake research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Current areas of interest include – 1) The evolutionary responses of mosquitoes to pesticide contamination. 2) Understanding the relationships between habitat condition, aquatic community health, and ecosystem function. 3) Can distributions of aquatic insects inform conservation decisions? Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility that houses mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition the position will likely included an extended field trip to Costa Rica (~2 months). A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and conversational ability in spanish will be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students). Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin Dec 15th 2015. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position in predator sensitivity to extinction
GRADUATE POSITION ON PREDATOR SENSITIVITY TO EXTINCTION The Aquatic Ecology and Global Change Lab in the Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University is seeking Ph.D applicants to undertake research on predator sensitivity to extinction. Trophic cascades are a charismatic topic in ecology, and one that has received wide attention from both the scientific and public community. The drive for understanding the effects of predator loss on the structuring and functioning of ecological communities is largely based on the assumption that predators are at a high risk of local or global extinction. Yet several studies that have investigated ecological mechanisms that underlie extinction risk have failed to investigate or show that trophic level is an important trait. As a result the question still remains, “Are predators at a higher risk of extinction compared to other trophic levels?” The project will involve meta-analyses and working with big data. The successful applicant will be based out of the Atwood (http://trishaatwood.weebly.com/) and Hammill labs at Utah State University, but will visit and work closely with the McCauley lab (https://labs.eemb.ucsb.edu/mccauley/doug/) at the University of California, Santa Barbra (USA) and the Madin lab (http://oceansphere.org/) at Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia). Students with a prior knowledge of computer programming, the statistical programming package R, ArcGIS, and prior experience extracting and analyzing big data are particularly encouraged to apply. Students must meet the minimum qualifications for acceptance into the graduate program: GPA of at least 3.4, 40th percentile in both verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE’s, three letters of recommendation. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. However, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students). Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Trisha Atwood (trisha.atw...@usu.edu, 435 797 5729) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of research interests, official/unofficial GRE scores and transcripts, and names of three people willing to provide a letter of reference). Initial review of applications will begin Nov 30th 2015. Lab website http://trishaatwood.weebly.com/
[ECOLOG-L] Grad student position in Community Ecology
GRADUATE POSITION IN AQUATIC COMMUNITY ECOLOGY The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University is seeking Ph.D and M.Sc applicants to undertake research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Current areas of interest include – 1) The evolutionary responses of mosquitoes to pesticide contamination. 2) Understanding the relationships between habitat condition, aquatic community health, and ecosystem function. 3) How do changes to river flow affect aquatic insects and their ability to support fish populations? 4) How do changes in water conditions affect interactions between predators, prey, and competitors? 5) Can distributions of aquatic insects inform conservation decisions? Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. The successful candidate will have access to a well- equipped laboratory, and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility that houses mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition the research group has strong ties to research stations in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada and Australia that will be available for field projects. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and conversational ability in either Spanish or Portuguese will be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State ( http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students ). Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin Dec 15th 2015. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] Grad student position in seabird population research
In June of this year, the Spatial Community Ecology Lab at Utah State University together with the Sea Around Us project at the University of British Columbia reported a ~70% drop in global seabird populations since the 1950s (Population Trend of the World’s Monitored Seabirds, 1950-2010. M Paleczny, E Hammill, V Karpouzi, D Pauly PloS one 10 (6), e0129342) While such a substantial drop in seabird numbers is worrying, the underlying factors generating the decline are unknown. The Spatial Community Ecology Lab is therefore seeking Ph.D and M.Sc applicants to undertake research investigating the global processes related to seabird declines, and potential conservation options. The lab currently has spatial data on global rates of seabird population changes, and has been provided data on the distribution and composition of oceanic plastics. The successful candidate’s first project will be to investigate relationships between these two data sets. Successful candidates must have a good working knowledge of either R or ArcGIS, but preferably both. As part of the position students will be taught to use the systematic conservation planning tool Marxan. Candidates must be self- motivated, and evidence of successful scientific writing is a plus. The ability to manage and work with large data sets will be a crucial component of the project, and candidates must be comfortable with using large data sets. The bulk of the work will be carried out at the Logan Campus of Utah State University, but successful candidates will be strongly encouraged to spend time with colleagues in research groups abroad, they must therefore be eligible to visit Canada and Australia. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured, however candidates are encouraged to apply to external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students). Candidates will be provided with extensive support during the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications). Initial review of applications will begin Dec 10th 2015
[ECOLOG-L] Grad student position in Community Ecology
GRADUATE POSITION IN AQUATIC COMMUNITY ECOLOGY The Spatial Community Ecology Laboratory at Utah State University is seeking Ph.D and M.Sc applicants to undertake research in the field of freshwater community ecology. Current areas of interest include – 1) The evolutionary responses of mosquitoes to pesticide contamination. 2) Understanding the relationships between habitat condition, aquatic community health, and ecosystem function. 3) How do changes to river flow affect aquatic insects and their ability to support fish populations? 4) How do changes in water conditions affect interactions between predators, prey, and competitors? 5) Can distributions of aquatic insects inform conservation decisions? Candidates with other specific research interests are encouraged to suggest projects in their application. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory, and Utah State University’s nearby outdoor Aquatic Research Facility that houses mesocosms and experimental ponds. In addition the research group has strong ties to research stations in Costa Rica, Brazil, Canada and Australia that will be available for field projects. A knowledge of the statistical programming package R, and/or ArcGIS, and conversational ability in either Spanish or Portuguese will be looked upon favorably. Candidates should be reasonably physically fit, and be able to carry a 40lb backpack 1 mile. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State ( http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students ). Candidates will be provided extensive support with the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications, details of their research interests). Initial review of applications will begin Dec 15th 2015. Edd Hammill’s google scholar page - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=THOE6q0J=en
[ECOLOG-L] Grad student position in seabird population research
In June of this year, the Spatial Community Ecology Lab at Utah State University together with the Sea Around Us project at the University of British Columbia reported a ~70% drop in global seabird populations since the 1950s (Population Trend of the World’s Monitored Seabirds, 1950-2010. M Paleczny, E Hammill, V Karpouzi, D Pauly PloS one 10 (6), e0129342) While such a substantial drop in seabird numbers is worrying, the underlying factors generating the decline are unknown. The Spatial Community Ecology Lab is therefore seeking Ph.D and M.Sc applicants to undertake research investigating the global processes related to seabird declines, and potential conservation options. The lab currently has spatial data on global rates of seabird population changes, and has been provided data on the distribution and composition of oceanic plastics. The successful candidate’s first project will be to investigate relationships between these two data sets. Successful candidates must have a good working knowledge of either R or ArcGIS, but preferably both. As part of the position students will be taught to use the systematic conservation planning tool Marxan. Candidates must be self-motivated, and evidence of successful scientific writing is a plus. The ability to manage and work with large data sets will be a crucial component of the project, and candidates must be comfortable with using large data sets. The bulk of the work will be carried out at the Logan Campus of Utah State University, but successful candidates will be strongly encouraged to spend time with colleagues in research groups abroad, they must therefore be eligible to visit Canada and Australia. Utah State University (http://www.usu.edu) is a Research I (Extensive Doctoral) land-grant institution with a student body of over 24,000, 42 departments, 8 academic colleges, a school of Graduate Studies, and diverse research programs. The main campus is located in Logan, a community of 100,000 people. Logan is 85 miles north of Salt Lake City in scenic Cache Valley, a semi-rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains providing many recreational opportunities. The area has a low cost of living and provides a high quality of life. For more information on Logan see http://www.tourcachevalley.com. Initial funding for tuition and salary has been secured, however candidates are encouraged to apply to external fellowships through the NSF and other sources, and internal fellowships at Utah State (http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/htm/finances/fellowships, and http://rgs.usu.edu/graduateschool/finances/funding-available-to- graduate-students). Candidates will be provided with extensive support during the application process. Starting salaries are $18,000 for a Masters student, and $20,000 for a PhD. Please contact Edd Hammill (edd.hamm...@usu.edu, 435 265 5964) for more information or to submit application materials (CV, cover letter, any publications). Initial review of applications will begin Dec 10th 2015
[ECOLOG-L] Post Doc Opportunity - Climate change impacts on a tropical aquatic community
PDF position : Climate change impacts on a tropical aquatic ecosystem We are looking for a highly-motivated candidate with significant experience in community ecology to run a multi-site project in the Neotropics. The applicant must be in possession of a PhD by September 2012. We seek candidates with the following : - proven ability to manage field experiments in remote locations, especially tropical - available for fieldwork in remote tropical locations for several months of the year - strong publication record - strong quantitative skills - previous experience with aquatic food webs desirable - strong spoken and written English, fluency in French or Spanish would be useful The PDF would be based at both the Functional Ecology Lab, Univ. Toulouse (Ecolab, France) and the Biodiversity Research Center, Univ. British Columbia (Vancouver, Canada), with fieldwork in French Guiana, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. The overall aim of the project is to understand the interaction between biogeographic changes in regional species pools and climate change, to build a robust, multi-regional theory of how changes in the hydrologic regime affect ecosystems. The post-doc will oversee and conduct replicated experiments in Caribbean islands and in Central-South America, to examine the effects of disrupted hydrological regime on aquatic food webs. We will take advantage of an ecosystem that is naturally replicated throughout the neotropics: the invertebrate food web inhabiting water-filled bromeliads. This system is especially amenable to studies of food web structure and ecosystem function, and forms a relevant model system for testing ecological theory. This position is contingent on successful receipt of a research grant by the PIs, with a start date expected in early October 2012. To apply, please send a cover letter and your CV to Diane Srivastava (sriv...@zoology.ubc.ca) and Regis Cereghino (cereg...@cict.fr) before September 1, 2012.
