[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunity in evolutionary ecology
The Walsh lab at the University of Texas at Arlington is recruiting PhD students for the Fall of 2019. Research in the Walsh addresses questions at the interface of ecology and evolution in aquatic environments. This position will have the opportunity to contribute to a NSF CAREER grant that is testing the role of phenotypic plasticity in adaptation. This project is resurrecting populations of waterfleas (Daphnia) from lakes in Wisconsin that have recently adapted to a novel invasive predator. Activities associated with this position include field and laboratory experiments using aquatic organisms. Students with interests in the evolutionary ecology are encouraged to apply. If interested, please send a brief statement of interests, CV, and GRE scores to Matt Walsh (matthew.wa...@uta.edu). Review of applicants will begin immediately. For more information about the lab, see http://walshlab.weebly.com/. For information regarding the graduate program at UTA, please see http://www.uta.edu/biology. UTA offers very competitive stipends that include a tuition waiver and health insurance coverage. The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Genomics Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, and the newly established Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies – a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments that offers extensive resources for imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S. Arlington is a city of approximately 365,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. Cost of living is relatively low for a major metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the US. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.experiencearlington.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington
The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/biology/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Cell and Developmental Biology (broadly defined) at the level of Assistant Professor. Research areas of interest range from fundamental questions related to cell signaling and development to species interactions, including pathogenesis and epidemiology of infectious disease. Candidates who use molecular and cell biology techniques to understand the mechanisms underlying responses to disease are particularly attractive. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and will have a clear vision to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, as well as teach at the undergraduate and graduate (Master's and Ph.D.) levels. Start-up funds, salaries, and teaching loads are highly competitive. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service. We are deeply committed to increasing diversity and especially encourage applications from women and minority scholars. The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Life Science Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, an Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center housing specimen and tissue collections, and affiliations with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT). The UT Arlington campus also houses the newly established North Texas Genome Center, and the Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies (a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments) that offers extensive resources for advanced imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S. Excellent opportunities exist at UT Arlington and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for collaborations with researchers in ecology, evolution, genomics, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences. The University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research-1 “highest research activity” institution. With a projected global enrollment of close to 58,000 in Academic Year 2017-18, UTA is the largest institution in The University of Texas System. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is ranked fifth in the nation for undergraduate diversity by U.S. News & World Report. Arlington is a city of nearly 400,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the US. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.experiencearlington.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15. Applicants must apply online at https://uta.peopleadmin.com/ (search job #F00092P). Applicants should include in their application: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) summary of current and proposed research (three pages), 3) teaching interests, and 4) names and email addresses of four references. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Ecology
A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Walsh lab (https://walshlab.weebly.com/) in the Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington. This position will contribute to a NSF CAREER grant that is testing the role of phenotypic plasticity in adaptation. This project is resurrecting populations of waterfleas (Daphnia) from lakes in Wisconsin that have recently adapted to a novel invasive predator. Activities associated with this position include field and laboratory experiments using aquatic organisms. Duration: The duration is for two years with annual renewal contingent on performance. Requirements: A Ph.D. in ecology or evolutionary biology is necessary. Start date: The start date is flexible although ideally the position will begin sometime this summer. To apply, e-mail Matthew Walsh (matthew.wa...@uta.edu) with a cover letter explaining your research interests, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three references. Review of applicants will begin immediately. Arlington is a city of approximately 365,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. Cost of living is relatively low for a major metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the US. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.experiencearlington.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Positions: University of Texas Arlington
The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/biology/) invites applications for our PhD program beginning in Fall 2018. Ph.D. students are awarded competitive stipends, tuition remission, and health benefits. Research in the department includes a wide range of topics in ecology, evolution, genomics, microbiology, immunology, and cell and developmental biology. For general inquiries about the program, please contact our graduate advisors: Shawn Christensen (sha...@uta.edu) or Woo-Suk Chang (wsch...@uta.edu). For more specific questions about research directions, please contact potential advisers directly using the contact information on their webpages (https://www.uta.edu/biology/faculty.php). We will start reviewing applications on December 15th 2017. The on-line application process requires submission of the formal graduate school application, transcripts, GRE scores (general test required), three letters of reference, and, for non-native speakers of English, TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applications can be submitted via the following link: http://www.uta.edu/admissions/graduate/apply/how-to-apply.php. The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Genomics Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, and the newly established Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies – a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments that offers extensive resources for imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S. Arlington is a city of approximately 365,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. Cost of living is relatively low for a major metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the U.S. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.experiencearlington.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Ecology at the University of Texas Arlington
The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/biology/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Ecology (broadly defined) at the level of Assistant Professor. Research areas of interest include fundamental questions related to global change biology and/or ecological genomics. Candidates who use computational and/or genomic approaches to understand the ecological, developmental, physiological, genetic, and/or epigenetic mechanisms underlying responses to environmental changes are particularly attractive. Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, as well as teach at the undergraduate and graduate (Master's and Ph.D.) levels. Start-up funds, salaries, and teaching loads are highly competitive. We are deeply committed to increasing diversity and especially encourage applications from women and minority scholars. The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Biology Genomics Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, and an Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center housing specimen and tissue collections, and affiliations with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT). The UT Arlington campus also houses the newly established North Texas Genome Center, and the Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies (a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments) that offers extensive resources for advanced imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S. Excellent opportunities exist at UT Arlington and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for collaborations with researchers in ecology, evolution, genomics, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences. The University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research-1 “highest research activity” institution. With a projected global enrollment of over 58,000 in AY 2016-17, UTA is rapidly becoming largest institution in The University of Texas System. Guided by its Strategic Plan Bold Solutions | Global Impact, UTA fosters interdisciplinary research and teaching to enable the sustainable megacity of the future within four broad themes: health and the human condition, sustainable urban communities, global environmental impact, and data-driven discovery. UTA was cited by U.S. News & World Report as having the second lowest average student debt among U.S. universities. U.S. News & World Report also ranks UTA fifth in the nation for undergraduate diversity. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is ranked as the top four-year college in Texas for veterans on Military Times’ 2017 Best for Vets list. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1. Applicants must apply online at http://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/3777. Applicants should include in their application: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) summary of current and proposed research (three pages), 3) teaching interests, and 4) names and email addresses of four references. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. *** Matthew R. Walsh, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Biology University of Texas at Arlington Arlington TX 76019 Office: 817-272-1546 Lab: 817-272-9079 Email: matthew.wa...@uta.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor in Ecology at the University of Texas Arlington
The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/biology/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Ecology (broadly defined) at the level of Assistant Professor. Research areas of interest include fundamental questions related to global change biology and/or ecological genomics. Candidates who use computational and/or genomic approaches to understand the ecological, developmental, physiological, genetic, and/or epigenetic mechanisms underlying responses to environmental changes are particularly attractive. Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, as well as teach at the undergraduate and graduate (Master's and Ph.D.) levels. Start-up funds, salaries, and teaching loads are highly competitive. We are deeply committed to increasing diversity and especially encourage applications from women and minority scholars. The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Biology Genomics Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, and an Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center housing specimen and tissue collections, and affiliations with the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT). The UT Arlington campus also houses the newly established North Texas Genome Center, and the Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies (a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments) that offers extensive resources for advanced imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S. Excellent opportunities exist at UT Arlington and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for collaborations with researchers in ecology, evolution, genomics, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences. The University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research-1 “highest research activity” institution. With a projected global enrollment of over 58,000 in AY 2016-17, UTA is rapidly becoming largest institution in The University of Texas System. Guided by its Strategic Plan Bold Solutions | Global Impact, UTA fosters interdisciplinary research and teaching to enable the sustainable megacity of the future within four broad themes: health and the human condition, sustainable urban communities, global environmental impact, and data-driven discovery. UTA was cited by U.S. News & World Report as having the second lowest average student debt among U.S. universities. U.S. News & World Report also ranks UTA fifth in the nation for undergraduate diversity. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is ranked as the top four-year college in Texas for veterans on Military Times’ 2017 Best for Vets list. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1. Applicants must apply online at http://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/3777 . Applicants should include in their application: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) summary of current and proposed research (three pages), 3) teaching interests, and 4) names and email addresses of four references. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Positions: University of Texas at Arlington
The Department of Biology at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/biology/) invites applications for our PhD program beginning in Fall 2017. PhD students are awarded competitive stipends, tuition remission, and health benefits. Research in the department includes a wide range of topics in ecology, evolution, genomics, microbiology, and cell and developmental biology. For general inquiries about the program, please contact our graduate advisors: Shawn Christensen (sha...@uta.edu) or Woo-suk Chang (wsch...@uta.edu). For more specific questions about research directions, please contact potential advisers directly using the contact information on their webpages (https://www.uta.edu/biology/faculty.php). We will start reviewing applications on December 15th 2016. The on-line application process requires submission of the formal graduate school application, transcripts, GRE scores (general test required), three letters of reference, and, for non- native speakers of English, TOEFL or IELTS scores. Applications can be submitted via the following link: http://www.uta.edu/admissions/graduate/apply/how-to-apply.php. The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Genomics Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, and the newly established Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies – a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments that offers extensive resources for imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S. Arlington is a city of approximately 365,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. Cost of living is relatively low for a major metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the US. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.experiencearlington.org.
[ECOLOG-L] Two Faculty Positions: Microbiology, Univ of Texas at Arlington
The Department of Biology at the University of Texas Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/biology/) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor with a research focus in Microbiology. Preferred research areas include but are not limited to; 1) microbial community ecology of soil, marine or fresh water systems, 2) microbial pathogenesis, 3) host-microbe (microbiome) interactions, and 4) microbial evolution and ecology. Research areas that address fundamental problems in commensal or pathogenic microbial communities are particularly attractive. Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, as well as teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Excellent opportunities exist at UT Arlington and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for collaborations with researchers in Ecology and Evolution, Genomic, Physical, and Biomedical Sciences. The Department and University have numerous resources including state- of-the-art labs, an Animal Care Facility, a Genomics Core Facility, a Center for Human Genomics, and the newly established Shimadzu Institute for Research Technologies – a major partnership between UT Arlington and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments that offers extensive resources for imaging, proteomics and analytical chemistry. The Department also benefits from access to core UT-system genomics and computational resources at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) – one of the leading advanced computing centers in the U.S. Excellent opportunities exist at UT Arlington and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for collaborations with researchers in ecology, evolution, genomics, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences. Arlington is a city of approximately 365,000 and is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Within a 25-mile radius of the center of Arlington is a workforce of over two million people. The city has 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River in the heart of north Arlington. Arlington is the home of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and Six Flags Over Texas. Cost of living is relatively low for a major metropolitan area. The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is the fourth largest airport in the US. More information on the city of Arlington can be found at www.experiencearlington.org. Applicants must apply online at https://uta.service-now.com/jobs/ . Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, summary of current and proposed research (three pages), teaching interests and names and email addresses of four references. Please submit all requested materials in pdf format. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until both positions are filled.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Ecology
Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Ecology A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Matthew Walsh at the University of Texas at Arlington (http://walshlab.weebly.com/). The Walsh lab studies the interplay between ecological and evolutionary forces in aquatic environments. There are opportunities for a postdoctoral researcher to pursue research in existing study systems in lakes in Alaska, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. This includes a current NSF funded project that is addressing the link between long-term ecological change and evolution in zooplankton in lakes in Alaska and Wisconsin (though the position is not tied to this project). The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop her/his own independent research. I am looking for a candidate that has a background in aquatic ecology and interests in evolutionary ecology. Prior experience analyzing long- term data and/or performing experiments with zooplankton or fish is also desirable. A Ph.D. in ecology or evolutionary biology is necessary. The duration of the position is for a minimum of two years with annual renewal contingent on performance. The start date is flexible although ideally the position will begin sometime this summer. To apply, e-mail Matthew Walsh (matthew.wa...@uta.edu) with a brief (< 1 page) cover letter explaining your research interests, (2) a CV, and (3) contact information for three references. Review of applicants will begin immediately.
