[ECOLOG-L] Post-doc: Microbial Ecology/Biogeochemistry

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Post-doctoral Associate in Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology
I am seeking a post-doctoral associate in biogeochemistry/microbial ecology 
with interests in aquatic ecology, ecosystems ecology, or related fields.  The 
position is renewable annually based on performance for up to four years.  The 
position pays $40,000 year plus full benefits and preferably will be filled by 
an individual that can start within the next three months.
The post-doc will conduct research on denitrification in ephemeral aquatic 
environments using stable isotopes (MIMS) while examining the bacterial 
community using molecular methods and also develop their own research projects 
on topics of mutual interest.  General research topics in my laboratory 
include-bacterial-fungal interactions, C and N cycling, algal-bacterial 
interactions, biofilms, urban ecology, and human impacts on streams.  I will 
provide assistance in development of professional skills in areas such as 
grantsmanship, mentoring, presentations, communication with private and public 
stakeholders, etc.
The post-doc will have access to a variety of instruments, university owned 
field sites, collaborations with private and public partners, and a network of 
university researchers from a variety of disciplines who study topics related 
to ecology, water, urban design, etc.
If you are interested, please send me an e mail (ll...@kent.edu) describing 
your research interests and experiences along with your CV plus the names and 
contact information for at least 3 references.  Below I have included some 
information about Kent State and my department.
Laura Leff
Professor, Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Kent State University
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Kent State University (www.kent.edu), the second largest university in Ohio, is 
a state-supported, doctoral degree granting institution ranked as 'high 
research' by the Carnegie Foundation. Kent State eight campus system has a 
total enrollment of nearly 42,000 students. The Kent campus population consists 
of 22,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students and includes individuals 
from all 50 states and over 100 countries.  The city of Kent combines the 
eclectic atmosphere of a small midwest college town with easy access to major 
metropolitan centers, including Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.

The Department of Biological Sciences (www.kent.edu/biology) is the largest in 
the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 80 MS and PhD students, approx. 
1100 undergraduate majors, and 41 faculty on the Kent campus. Facilities and 
resources include shared biogeochemical analysis instrument labs, an 
interdisciplinary Center for Ecology and Resource Sustainability (CENRS), and 
18 managed natural areas available for research activities. The Department has 
formal affiliations or active collaborations with non-academic organizations 
across northeast Ohio, including: the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland Botanical 
Garden, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Museum 
of Natural History, and the Nature Conservancy of Ohio. International 
opportunities for teaching, training, and research are supported by membership 
in the Organization for Tropical Studies, and a formal agreement with the 
University of Costa Rica as well as via Kent State's facility in Florence, 
Italy.

Kent State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified 
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran 
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Associate in Watershed Modeling

[LEFF, LAURA]

Post-doctoral Associate in Watershed Modeling
A post-doctoral position focusing on hydrologic modeling of urban watersheds is 
available in the Department of Geology, Kent State University, in the lab of 
Anne Jefferson (http://all-geo.org/jefferson/research/). The successful 
candidate will have experience using RHESSys or another distributed watershed 
model and interest in applying their skills to questions about the effects of 
green infrastructure and climate change in urban areas. The post-doc will be 
expected to contribute to research design and undertaking, publication, and 
pursuit of external funding.  There will also be the potential to develop 
additional projects building on the strengths, interests, and expertise of the 
successful candidate. The post-doc will have access to a wealth of data sets, 
field sites and instrumentation; an interdisciplinary, collaborative group of 
researchers and external partners focused on urban ecosystems; and a campus 
mentoring program for postdocs.
Kent State University (www.kent.edu), the second largest 
university in Ohio, is a state-supported, doctoral degree granting institution 
ranked as 'high research' by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department of Geology 
(www.kent.edu/geology/) has a strong graduate 
program (both MS and Ph.D. degrees) in both applied and basic areas of geologic 
research. The city of Kent combines the eclectic atmosphere of a small midwest 
college town with easy access to major metropolitan centers, including 
Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits 
package. Funding is initially available to support 1.5 years of work and 
opportunities will be sought to extend the support.  If you are interested in 
learning more about the position, e mail Anne Jefferson 
(ajeff...@kent.edu) with your CV, a description of 
your interests and experiences, and contact information for three people 
willing to serve as references. Review of applications will begin March 1st and 
continue until the position is filled. Kent State University is an Affirmative 
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interest from candidates who 
would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty.
Anne Jefferson
ajeff...@kent.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Post-doctoral Associate in Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology

[LEFF, LAURA]

Post-doctoral Associate in Biogeochemistry/Microbial Ecology
I am seeking a post-doc to conduct research on the biogeochemistry of linked 
aquatic-terrestrial systems.  I am particularly interested in a researcher with 
experience using stable isotopes to examine denitrification or other processes 
and with an interest in connecting biogeochemical functions to microbial 
community structure and activity. The post-doc will have the opportunity to 
participate in workshops and other activities offered via Kent State's post-doc 
mentoring program.  In addition to publishing results from the project, the 
post-doc and I will develop future research ideas and submit proposals.  The 
post-doc will also have access to a variety of instruments, university owned 
field sites, collaborations with private and public partners, and a network of 
university researchers from a variety of disciplines who study topics related 
to ecology, water, urban design, etc.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please send me an e 
mail describing your interests and experiences along with your CV.  Below I 
have included some information about Kent State and my department.
Laura Leff
Professor, Interim Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Kent State University
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Kent State University (www.kent.edu), the second largest university in Ohio, is 
a state-supported, doctoral degree granting institution ranked as 'high 
research' by the Carnegie Foundation. Kent State eight campus system has a 
total enrollment of nearly 42,000 students. The Kent campus population consists 
of 22,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students and includes individuals 
from all 50 states and over 100 countries.  The city of Kent combines the 
eclectic atmosphere of a small midwest college town with easy access to major 
metropolitan centers, including Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, and Pittsburgh.

The Department of Biological Sciences (www.kent.edu/biology) is the largest in 
the College of Arts and Sciences, with over 80 MS and PhD students, approx. 
1100 undergraduate majors, and 41 faculty on the Kent campus. Facilities and 
resources include shared biogeochemical analysis instrument labs, an 
interdisciplinary Center for Ecology and Resource Sustainability (CENRS), and 
18 managed natural areas available for research activities. The Department has 
formal affiliations or active collaborations with non-academic organizations 
across northeast Ohio, including: the Holden Arboretum, the Cleveland Botanical 
Garden, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland Museum 
of Natural History, and the Nature Conservancy of Ohio. International 
opportunities for teaching, training, and research are supported by membership 
in OTS, and a formal agreement with the University of Costa Rica.

[ECOLOG-L] Kent State course-The City of Florence: Achieving Balance Between Architecture and Ecology

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Kent State is pleased to offer a new course: The City of Florence: Achieving 
Balance Between Architecture and Ecology (BSCI 40195) at our magnificent 
facilities in Florence, Italy. Kent State University has been educating 
students in Florence for more than 40 years. Home to the program is the Palazzo 
dei Cerchi, a renovated 13th-century palace in the very heart of the city with 
the remarkable combination of medieval frescos and wireless Internet. Our 
campus also includes Palazzo Bartolini Baldelli, on the corner of Via dei Benci 
and Piazza Santa Croce, where a classroom balcony overlooks the historic 
Basilica of Santa Croce, burial site of Galileo and Michelangelo.
We are accepting applications from guest students...details about the course 
are below and for more information please visit 
http://www.kent.edu/globaleducation/kent-state-florence-summer-institute. Guest 
students must complete a Guest Student Application, giving you temporary Kent 
State student status, and a Transcript Release Authorization, so a transcript 
will automatically be sent to your home institution. Both are simple forms, and 
there is no fee for either.go to: 
http://www.kent.edu/globaleducation/applying-kent-state-florence-summer-institute
The City of Florence: Achieving Balance Between Architecture and Ecology
Humans interact with their environment in a variety of ways while at the same 
time are dependent on the environment to meet their needs for drinking water, 
recreation, healthy air, etc.  Humankind builds to provide shelter, create 
products, provide transportation, etc.  When human populations are dense, 
predominant land use becomes urban.  Design and construction of buildings, 
pathways, and public spaces impact the natural environment and create unique 
ecological interactions.  In this course, students will learn with faculty from 
multiple academic units at Kent State about the interactions between ecology 
and design.
 We will consider questions such as:

*Does use of green infrastructure enhance storm water management?

*What role do invasive species play in urban ecosystem function?

*How have views on interactions between the environment and the urban 
construct changed over time?

* What impact have these interactions had on human populations?

*What role does development play in pollution and disease?

*What is the biodiversity of urban environments and how can design of 
spaces enhance it?

Questions, such as these, will be considered in the context of the urban fabric 
and landscape of Florence, Italy.  The historic center of this ancient city was 
built centuries before our current ideas of sustainability and is at the heart 
of a highly populated metropolitan area with over 1.5 million inhabitants. The 
Tuscany region where Florence is located includes significant agricultural 
activities and agritourism.   The course will feature a variety of exciting 
field trips and opportunities to learn about ecology, disease, biodiversity, 
urban design, etc. in a unique setting.

For more information, go to 
http://www.kent.edu/globaleducation/kent-state-florence-summer-institute.  If 
you have questions please e mail me at ll...@kent.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Kent State: Assistant Professor-Instructional

[LEFF, LAURA]

The Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University seeks qualified 
candidates who have strong teaching capabilities to apply for a nine month 
non-tenure track position in the instructional track, at the rank of Assistant 
Professor effective Fall 2015.
The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach undergraduate courses including 
but not limited to freshman level Biology Majors courses, evolution and 
genetics. The normal teaching responsibility of this position is the equivalent 
of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester, with credit given for assigned 
activities that support faculty development and student success.
A Ph.D. or equivalent is required along with significant teaching experience in 
Biology at the undergraduate level. Experience in lecturing in Biology Majors 
classes, managing large classes, and in distance education is preferred.
The successful candidate will join a growing and thriving department with 
excellent research and educational programs. Our large, vibrant undergraduate 
program is complemented by an active graduate program and strong research 
mission, supported by a wide variety of field sites and excellent core research 
facilities. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Must pass a security check. For all official job descriptions, visit 
www.kent.edu/hr. Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action 
Employer.
To apply: Please visit http://jobs.kent.edu, complete an academic data form, 
and attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae and names/contact 
information for at least three individuals who are willing to provide letters 
of recommendation.

Laura Leff
Professor, Interim Chair
Department of Biological Sciences
Kent State University

[ECOLOG-L] Kent State Annual Water Symposium

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Kent State University will be hosting our annual water symposium on October 31 
from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m entitled WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND REBOUNDING CITIES.  
The keynote speaker is  David L. Sedlak, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for 
Environmental Science and Engineering at University of California, Berkeley, 
and nationally renowned expert on the reinvention and management of urban water 
systems.

Symposium Sessions topics are:
Ecology of Water and the Great Lakes, Water
Policy, Green Design and Urban Infrastructure, and
Stormwater Management Issues.


Location: Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center
214 S. Depeyster Street, Kent, OH 44240

Free and open to the public.
Visit kent.edu/water for more information, a complete list of speakers, and to 
register.  Participants are also invited to submit an abstract for a poster 
presentation.

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Traineeships-EARS IGERT

[LEFF, LAURA]

Doctoral Traineeships in Aquatic Sensing Kent State and Miami University of Ohio



We are now accepting applications for our National Science Foundation funded 
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training program entitled: 
"Environmental Aquatic Resource Sensing (EARS): Basic Science, Business 
Education and Outreach".



The EARS IGERT is part of the NSF foundation-wide interdisciplinary doctoral 
student training program. The theme of the EARS IGERT is training of doctoral 
students in environmental sensing, focused on freshwater resources, accentuated 
with business experiences, to develop professionals equipped for diverse 
careers.   Students eligible for traineeships are those that will be, or have 
already been, successfully admitted to doctoral programs in one of the 
participating science departments (Kent: Biological Sciences, Chemical Physics, 
Chemistry, Geography, Geology; Miami: Chemistry, Geography, Geology, 
Microbiology, Zoology); international students are not eligible. IGERT trainees 
receive a stipend of $30,000 plus $10,500 for cost of education per year.



 Details, including the application materials and frequently asked questions, 
can be found at our web page: http://drosophila.biology.kent.edu/IGERT/.  For 
more information, please e mail Margaret Nagella, IGERT program assistant, at 
mlnag...@kent.edu.  To ensure full consideration for a traineeship, please 
apply before February 1st 2012: applications will continue to be accepted until 
all positions are filled.  Please also make sure you are aware of and follow 
the specific deadlines and requirements for graduate admissions for the 
specific department of interest. Initial notifications will be made by 
approximately the 3rd week of February.


If you have questions or need assistance in applying, please let us know.

Laura Leff (ll...@kent.edu)
Professor, Kent State University

[ECOLOG-L] EARS IGERT: Doctoral traineeships in aquatic sensing

[LEFF, LAURA]

Doctoral Traineeships in Aquatic Sensing
Kent State and Miami University of Ohio are now accepting applications for our 
National Science Foundation funded Integrative Graduate Education and Research 
Training program entitled: "Environmental Aquatic Resource Sensing (EARS): 
Basic Science, Business Education and Outreach".
The EARS IGERT is part of the NSF foundation-wide interdisciplinary doctoral 
student training program. The theme of the EARS IGERT is training of doctoral 
students in environmental sensing, focused on freshwater resources, accentuated 
with business experiences, to develop professionals equipped for diverse 
careers.   Students eligible for traineeships are those that will be, or have 
already been, successfully admitted to doctoral programs in one of the 
participating science departments (Kent: Biological Sciences, Chemical Physics, 
Chemistry, Geography, Geology; Miami: Chemistry, Geography, Geology, 
Microbiology, Zoology); international students are not eligible. IGERT trainees 
receive a stipend of $30,000 plus $10,500 for cost of education per year.
 Details, including the application materials and frequently asked questions, 
can be found at our web page: http://biology.kent.edu/IGERT/.  For more 
information, please e mail Laura Leff, IGERT program director, at 
ll...@kent.edu.  To ensure full consideration for a 
traineeship starting in Fall 2011, please apply before February 1st 2011: 
applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.  
Deadlines in subsequent years will be similar.  Please also make sure you are 
aware of and follow the specific deadlines and requirements for graduate 
admissions for the specific department of interest. Initial notifications will 
be made by approximately the 3rd week of February.

[ECOLOG-L] Doctoral Traineeships in Aquatic Sensing

[LEFF, LAURA]

Doctoral Traineeships in Aquatic Sensing
Kent State and Miami University of Ohio are now accepting applications for our 
National Science Foundation funded Integrative Graduate Education and Research 
Training program entitled: "Environmental Aquatic Resource Sensing (EARS): 
Basic Science, Business Education and Outreach".
The EARS IGERT is part of the NSF foundation-wide interdisciplinary doctoral 
student training program. The theme of the EARS IGERT is training of doctoral 
students in environmental sensing, focused on freshwater resources, accentuated 
with business experiences, to develop professionals equipped for diverse 
careers.   Students eligible for traineeships are those that will be, or have 
already been, successfully admitted to doctoral programs in one of the 
participating science departments (Kent: Biological Sciences, Chemical Physics, 
Chemistry, Geography, Geology; Miami: Chemistry, Geography, Geology, 
Microbiology, Zoology); international students are not eligible. IGERT trainees 
receive a stipend of $30,000 plus $10,500 for cost of education per year.
 Details, including the application materials and frequently asked questions, 
can be found at our web page: http://bioweb.biology.kent.edu/igert/home.html.  
For more information, please e mail Heather Chapman, IGERT program assistant, 
at hchap...@kent.edu.  To ensure full consideration 
for a traineeship starting in Fall 2010, please apply before February 1st 2010: 
applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.  
Deadlines in subsequent years will be similar.  Please also make sure you are 
aware of and follow the specific deadlines and requirements for graduate 
admissions for the specific department of interest. Initial notifications will 
be made by approximately the 3rd week of February.

Faculty position in Microbiology

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MICROBIOLOGIST.  As part of an on-going expansion of Biological Science
faculty, Kent State University invites applications for a tenure-track
position in the Department of Biological Sciences
(http://biology.kent.edu/).  We seek a microbiologist that uses cellular
and/or molecular methods to address fundamental questions in an
ecological/ environmental context.   Emphases may include one or more of
the following: microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, environmental
genomics and/or proteomics, microbial physiology, the ecology of
infectious diseases, or applied or environmental microbiology.  The
department has a vibrant ecology program that emphasizes
interdisciplinary research, and offers outstanding research facilities
and startup funds.   The successful candidate is expected to establish a
high-quality, extramurally funded research program and exhibit a
commitment to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education.
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Applicants should send: (i) a curriculum vitae and relevant reprints;
(ii) a summary of research experience indicating the applicant's most
important contributions; (iii) detailed plans for future research; (iv)
a statement of teaching philosophy; and (v) names and contact
information for at least 3 references.  Materials should be sent to:
Chair, Microbiologist Search Committee, Department of Biological
Sciences, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, Ohio  44242-0001,
FAX: 330-672-3713.  Review of applications will begin January 7, 2008
and continue until the position is filled.
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the diversity of the University's faculty.
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