[ECOLOG-L] MS and PhD opportunities in Global Change Ecology
Multiple opportunities for graduate study in global change ecology of plants and trees are available in the Department of Botany, Oklahoma State University for Fall 2016. Research and teaching assistantships are available for study towards an MS in Plant Biology or a PhD in Plant Science. Potential areas of research could include (but are not limited to): • Plant phenological responses to heat and drought • Physiological ecology of drought- and bark beetle-induced tree mortality • Shifting tree-ring growth and climate relationships • Climate change ecology of the eastern prairie-forest ecotone • Interactive influences of drought and fire in vegetation response to climate change • Management of eastern redcedar expansion in the central US. Research approaches could include observational studies, manipulative experiments in growth chambers, greenhouse, and/or field settings, and data synthesis performed at sites in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and nearby areas of the southwest and south-central US. These assistantships include tuition waivers and health insurance. Contact Dr. Henry Adams, henry.ad...@okstate.edu, for more information. In your email, please include brief description of your research interests, experience, and career goals, and attach a CV or resume. Applications are due to the graduate college by 1/31/16, but early application is strongly advised for full consideration of acceptance and support. Learn more about the Environmental Ecology Lab at http://henrydadams.com and the OSU Department of Botany at http://botany.okstate.edu/
[ECOLOG-L] PhD research assistantship: Tree Drought Ecophysiology and Defense
Hello, A 3-year research assistantship is available to study the role of non- structural carbohydrates in tree drought stress and defenses against bark beetle attack in the Environmental Ecology Lab (www.henrydadams.com) in the Dept. of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution (http://plantbio.okstate.edu) at Oklahoma State University. Collaborate with a team of researchers from Oklahoma State University, Montana State University, and the University of New Mexico to understand the links among drought, tree physiological stress, and chemical defenses against bark beetles. Work on pinyon pine in the field at Sevilleta, NM, where we are installing a new drought experiment. More info on the overall project is here: http://www.henrydadams.com/research.html The PhD student will lead physiology data collection and analysis, including measurement of non-structural carbohydrate concentrations. The assistantship will include training in all methods used by the project team, including visits to collaborating labs in Montana and New Mexico to learn additional techniques. Additional dissertation research could include experimentation, and data synthesis on drought-induced tree mortality and tree physiological responses to pests and pathogens, depending on the interests of the student. Funding after the third year is available through teaching assistantships. For full consideration, plan to submit your application by 10/31/2018, however later applications may be considered. This position is available for a start date as early as January 2019. Contact Dr. Henry Adams, henry.ad...@okstate.edu, for more information. In your email, please include brief description of your research interests, experience, and career goals, and attach a CV or resume. More info on the position can be found here: http://www.henrydadams.com/join_us.html Thanks, Henry Adams
[ECOLOG-L] Asst. Professor sought in plant secondary metabolism
Plant Biology: The Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution (http://plantbio.okstate.edu/) at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2019. The ideal candidate will address fundamental questions in biology with research interests in plant secondary metabolism (broadly defined), including specialties such as biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and/or ethnobotany of plant secondary metabolites, or other related fields. The position will complement departmental strengths in cell and molecular biology, genetics, evolutionary biology, and ecology, and help support the newly created pre-pharmacy and pre-forensics options in the plant biology major. The successful candidate is expected to build an innovative, externally-funded research program, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. A Ph.D. in plant biology or related fields is required; postdoctoral experience is expected. All applications should be submitted online through http://apply.interfolio.com/54165. Include 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) statements of research accomplishments and future objectives, 4) teaching philosophy and goals, and 5) at least three letters of recommendation, to be uploaded through Interfolio. Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until position is filled, contingent upon availability of funding. Contact information: Destiny Goree, destiny.go...@okstate.edu, 405-744-5559.
[ECOLOG-L] MS and PhD graduate study in plant ecology and evolution: multiple positions
Multiple opportunities for graduate study in plant ecology and evolutionary biology are available for Fall 2018 in the Department of Plant Biology, Ecology and Evolution at Oklahoma State University. Teaching assistantships are available for study towards an MS in Plant Biology or a PhD in Plant Science. Potential areas of research could include: • Trade-offs in drought tolerance among tree species at the forest-prairie ecotone • The roles of drought stress, fungal pathogens, and insects in tree mortality • Tree-ring growth response to climate among species at the forest-prairie ecotone • The role of anthropogenic change in shaping plant-pollinator interactions and plant reproductive output • The role of ecological interactions in plant mating system evolution • Comparative plant genomics, evolution, and systematics • Evolution of milkweed-insect interactions • Plant taxonomy and biogeography Assistantships include tuition waivers and health insurance. Learn more about the OSU Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution at http://plantbio.okstate.edu/. Contact Dr. Henry Adams (henry.ad...@okstate.edu, www.henrydadams.com), Dr. Janette Steets (janette.ste...@okstate.edu), or Dr. Mark Fishbein (mark.fishb...@okstate.edu) for more information. In your email, please include brief description of your research interests, experience, and career goals, and attach a CV or resume. Applications are due to the OSU graduate college by 2/28/18, but early application is strongly advised for full consideration and support.
