[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Biodiversity and community ecology of coastal marine ecosystems (Univ. of Virginia)
PhD opportunity: Biodiversity and community ecology of coastal marine ecosystems (University of Virginia) The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting one PhD student to study the biodiversity and community ecology of shallow marine ecosystems in coastal Virginia. The student will be advised by professor Max Castorani (https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu/), and join UVA's highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/) and collaborative Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research program (https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/). The student will undertake observational and experimental field studies of benthic invertebrate and fish assemblages in temperate coastal ecosystems, as well as analyze existing long-term community data. Focal study habitats include seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, and salt marshes within the coastal lagoon–barrier island system of Virginia's Eastern Shore. The student will have opportunities to contribute to highly collaborative long-term studies in the Virginia Coast Reserve and Santa Barbara Coastal (http://sbc.lternet.edu/) LTER programs. Although research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by fundamental ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research related to coastal habitat restoration (seagrass, kelp, oysters) and commercial aquaculture (oysters, clams) with partners at The Nature Conservancy and the National Park Service. At the time of enrollment, highly-qualified applicants will have an undergraduate or master's degree in biology, ecology, fisheries, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have experience in field ecology, ideally having carried out experiments within marine or aquatic ecosystems; knowledge of the biology of marine organisms; strong quantitative skills; and data analysis experience using R. Ability to work well as part of a research team is a necessity. UVA has a highly interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering training and conducting research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences. Graduate students accepted into the program are typically supported through a mixture of teaching assistantships and research assistantships that provide a competitive stipend, tuition, and health insurance. Those interested should send the following items, as a single PDF, to Dr. Max Castorani (castor...@virginia.edu): (1) a brief description of their background, career goals, motivations for pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are specifically interested in joining the Castorani Lab; (2) a CV with academic and professional experience (including GPA); (3) contact information for 2–3 references; and (4) a writing sample. The application deadline is January 15, 2019 for enrollment in Fall 2019, however serious applicants should express their interest as soon as possible.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Spatial ecology of coastal habitats using drone and satellite remote sensing (Univ. of Virginia)
PhD opportunity: Spatial ecology of coastal habitats using drone and satellite
remote
sensing (University of Virginia)
The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting one PhD student
to study the
spatial ecology and dynamics of coastal habitats using drone- and
satellite-based
remote sensing data, such as optical and multispectral imagery. The student
will be
advised by professor Max Castorani (https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu/), and
join UVA's
highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences
(http://www.evsc.virginia.edu) and collaborative Virginia Coast Reserve
Long-Term
Ecological Research program (https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/).
Field studies will focus on seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, salt marshes, and
dune
vegetation within the coastal lagoon–barrier island system of Virginia's
Eastern Shore.
Possibilities also exist for research on estuaries and kelp forests in
California. The
student will have opportunities to contribute to highly collaborative long-term
studies in
the Virginia Coast Reserve and Santa Barbara Coastal (http://sbc.lternet.edu/)
LTER
programs. Although research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by
fundamental
ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research related to
coastal
habitat restoration (seagrass, kelp, oysters) and commercial aquaculture
(oysters,
clams) with partners at The Nature Conservancy and the National Park Service.
At the time of enrollment, highly-qualified applicants will have an
undergraduate or
master's degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, geography, computer
science, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have FAA Remote Pilot
Certification
("Part 107" license); experience flying small unmanned aircraft; strong
quantitative skills;
experience with the collection, processing, and analysis of remotely-sensed
data; and
knowledge of geospatial analyses using R, Matlab, Python, or ArcGIS. Ability to
work
well as part of a research team is a necessity.
UVA has a highly interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences
(http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering training and
conducting
research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences. Graduate
students accepted into the program are typically supported through a mixture of
teaching assistantships and research assistantships that provide a competitive
stipend,
tuition, and health insurance.
Those interested should send the following items, as a single PDF, to Dr. Max
Castorani
(castor...@virginia.edu): (1) a brief description of their background, career
goals,
motivations for pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are
specifically interested in joining the Castorani Lab; (2) a CV with academic
and
professional experience (including GPA); (3) contact information for 2–3
references; and
(4) a writing sample.
The application deadline is January 15, 2019 for enrollment in Fall 2019,
however serious
applicants should express their interest as soon as possible.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Spatial ecology of coastal habitats using drone and satellite remote sensing (Univ. of Virginia)
*PhD opportunity: Spatial ecology of coastal habitats using drone and
satellite remote sensing (University of Virginia)*
The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting
one
Ph
D
student to study
the spatial ecology and dynamics of coastal habitats using drone- and
satellite-based remote sensing data, such as optical
and multispectral imagery. The s
tudent will be advised by
professor
Max Castorani (https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu/)
, and
join UVA's highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences (
http://www.evsc.virginia.edu)
and collaborative
Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research program (
https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/)
.
Field studies will focus on
seagrass meadows, oyster reefs,
salt marshes, and dune vegetation
within the
c
oastal lagoon
–barrier island system of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Possibilities also
exist for research on estuaries and
kelp forests in California. The student will have opportunities to
contribute to highly collaborative long-term studies in the Virginia Coast
Reserve and Santa Barbara Coastal (http://sbc.lternet.edu/) LTER
programs. Although
research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by fundamental
ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research
related to coastal habitat restoration (seagrass
, kelp, oysters
) and commercial aquaculture (oysters
,
clams).
At the time of enrollment, highly-qualified applicants will have an
undergraduate or master's degree in biology, ecology, environmental
science, geography, computer science, or a related field.
Ideal
candidates
will have
FAA R
emote
Pilot Certification ("Part 107" license); experience flying small unmanned
aircraft;
strong quantitative
skills
;
e
xperience
with the collection, processing, and analysis of remotely-sensed data; and
knowledge of geospatial analyses using R, Matlab, Python, or ArcGIS.
UVA has a highly interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental
Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering
training and conducting research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and
atmospheric sciences. Graduate students accepted into the program are
typically supported through a mixture of teaching assistantships and
research assistantships that
provide
a
competitive
stipend
,
tuition,
and
health insurance
.
Those interested should send
the following items, as a single PDF, to
Dr.
Max Castorani (castor...@virginia.edu):
(
1
) a brief description of their background, career goals, motivations for
pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are
*specifically* interested
in joining the Castorani Lab; (
2
) a CV with academic and professional experience (including GPA
);
(3
) contact information for 2–3 references; and (4) a writing sample.
The
application deadline is January 15, 201
9
for enrollment in Fall 201
9
,
however
serious
applicants should express their interest as soon as possible.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Biodiversity and community ecology of coastal marine ecosystems (Univ. of Virginia)
*PhD opportunity: **Biodiversity and community ecology** of coastal marine ecosystems (*University of Virginia) The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting one Ph D student to study the biodiversity and community ecology of shallow marine ecosystems in coastal Virginia. The s tudent will be advised by professor Max Castorani (https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu/) , and join UVA's highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences ( http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/) and collaborative Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research program (https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/) . The student will undertake observational and experimental field studies of benthic invertebrate and fish assemblages in temperate coastal ecosystems *, as well as analyze existing long-term community data*. Focal study habitats include seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, and salt marshes within the c oastal lagoon –barrier island system of Virginia's Eastern Shore. The student will have opportunities to contribute to highly collaborative long-term studies in the Virginia Coast Reserve and Santa Barbara Coastal ( http://sbc.lternet.edu/) LTER programs. Although research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by fundamental ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research related to coastal habitat restoration (seagrass , kelp, oysters ) and commercial aquaculture (oysters , clams). At the time of enrollment, highly-qualified applicants will have an undergraduate or master's degree in biology, ecology, fisheries, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have e xperience in field ecology, ideally having carried out experiments with in marine or aquatic ecosystems ; knowledge of the biology of marine organisms; strong quantitative skills ; and data analysis experience using R. UVA has a highly interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering training and conducting research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences. Graduate students accepted into the program are typically supported through a mixture of teaching assistantships and research assistantships that provide a competitive stipend , tuition, and health insurance . Those interested should send the following items, as a single PDF, to Dr. Max Castorani (castor...@virginia.edu): ( 1 ) a brief description of their background, career goals, motivations for pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are *specifically* interested in joining the Castorani Lab; ( 2 ) a CV with academic and professional experience (including GPA ); (3 ) contact information for 2–3 references; and (4) a writing sample. The application deadline is January 15, 201 9 for enrollment in Fall 201 9 , however serious applicants should express their interest as soon as possible.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Biodiversity and community ecology of coastal marine ecosystems (Univ. of Virginia)
*PhD opportunity: **Biodiversity and community ecology** of coastal marine ecosystems (*University of Virginia) The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting one Ph D student to study the biodiversity and community ecology of shallow marine ecosystems in coastal Virginia. The s tudent will be advised by professor Max Castorani (https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu/) , and join UVA's highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences ( http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/) and collaborative Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research program ( https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/) . The student will undertake observational and experimental field studies of benthic invertebrate and fish assemblages in temperate coastal ecosystems *, as well as analyze existing long-term community data*. Focal study habitats include seagrass meadows, oyster reefs, and salt marshes within the c oastal lagoon –barrier island system of Virginia's Eastern Shore. The student will have opportunities to contribute to highly collaborative long-term studies in the Virginia Coast Reserve and Santa Barbara Coastal (http://sbc.lternet. edu/) LTER programs. Although research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by fundamental ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research related to coastal habitat restoration (seagrass , kelp, oysters ) and commercial aquaculture (oysters , clams). At the time of enrollment, highly-qualified applicants will have an undergraduate or master's degree in biology, ecology, fisheries, or a related field. Ideal candidates will have e xperience in field ecology, ideally having carried out experiments with in marine or aquatic ecosystems ; knowledge of the biology of marine organisms; strong quantitative skills ; and data analysis experience using R. UVA has a highly interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering training and conducting research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences. Graduate students accepted into the program are typically supported through a mixture of teaching assistantships and research assistantships that provide a competitive stipend , tuition, and health insurance . Those interested should send the following items, as a single PDF, to Dr. Max Castorani (castor...@virginia.edu): ( 1 ) a brief description of their background, career goals, motivations for pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are *specifically* interested in joining the Castorani Lab; ( 2 ) a CV with academic and professional experience (including GPA ); (3 ) contact information for 2–3 references; and (4) a writing sample. The application deadline is January 15, 201 9 for enrollment in Fall 201 9 , however serious applicants should express their interest as soon as possible.
[ECOLOG-L] PhD position: Spatial ecology of coastal habitats using drone and satellite remote sensing (Univ. of Virginia)
*PhD opportunity: Spatial ecology of coastal habitats using drone and
satellite remote sensing (University of Virginia)*
The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting
one
Ph
D
student to study
the spatial ecology and dynamics of coastal habitats using drone- and
satellite-based remote sensing data, such as optical and multispectral imagery.
The s
tudent will be advised by
professor
Max Castorani (https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu/)
, and
join UVA's highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences (
http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/)
and collaborative
Virginia Coast Reserve Long-Term Ecological Research program (
https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/)
.
Field studies will focus on
seagrass meadows, oyster reefs,
salt marshes, and dune vegetation
within the
c
oastal lagoon
–barrier island system of Virginia's Eastern Shore. Possibilities also
exist for research on estuaries and
kelp forests in California. The student will have opportunities to
contribute to highly collaborative long-term studies in the Virginia Coast
Reserve and Santa Barbara Coastal (http://sbc.lternet.edu/) LTER
programs. Although
research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by fundamental
ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research
related to coastal habitat restoration (seagrass
, kelp, oysters
) and commercial aquaculture (oysters
,
clams).
At the time of enrollment, highly-qualified applicants will have an
undergraduate or master's degree in biology, ecology, environmental
science, geography, computer science, or a related field.
Ideal
candidates
will have
FAA R
emote
Pilot Certification ("Part 107" license); experience flying small unmanned
aircraft;
strong quantitative
skills
;
e
xperience
with the collection, processing, and analysis of remotely-sensed data; and
knowledge of geospatial analyses using R, Matlab, Python, or ArcGIS.
UVA has a highly interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental
Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering
training and conducting research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and
atmospheric sciences. Graduate students accepted into the program are
typically supported through a mixture of teaching assistantships and
research assistantships that
provide
a
competitive
stipend
,
tuition,
and
health insurance
.
Those interested should send
the following items, as a single PDF, to
Dr.
Max Castorani (castor...@virginia.edu):
(
1
) a brief description of their background, career goals, motivations for
pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are
*specifically* interested
in joining the Castorani Lab; (
2
) a CV with academic and professional experience (including GPA
);
(3
) contact information for 2–3 references; and (4) a writing sample.
The
application deadline is January 15, 201
9
for enrollment in Fall 201
9
,
however
serious
applicants should express their interest as soon as possible.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoc position in oyster reef ecology & conservation w/ TNC & UVA
We are seeking postdoctoral fellow to study the spatial ecology and conservation of natural and restored oyster reefs in the Virginia Coast Reserve. The fellow will join a collaborative team of researchers at The Nature Conservancy (Cristina Carollo) and the University of Virginia / Virginia Coast Reserve Long Term Ecological Research project (Max Castorani). Please see fellowship details below and at https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/, and project details at https://tnc.app.box.com/s/bayvrqjasu7t2bq92eh5ttk0yhut66qw. The application deadline is September 7, 2018. -- The Nature Conservancy is pleased to solicit applications for the NatureNet Science Fellowship a trans-disciplinary postdoctoral fellowship and research grant program. The NatureNet Science Fellows program bridges academic excellence and conservation practice to create a new generation of climate change leaders who combine the rigor of academic science with real-world application. The outstanding early-career scientists in this 2-year postdoctoral program differ from other postdocs in two major ways: 1. They have prioritized improving and expanding their research skills— directing their efforts towards problems at the interface of climate, conservation, business, technology, and people; AND 2. They are committed to their professional development— participating and applying trainings designed to improve skills in science communication, working-group facilitation, and leadership. Recognizing that The Nature Conservancy’s conservation mission is best advanced by the contributions of individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures— NatureNet encourages applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law. The call for applications features two post-doctoral opportunities. Read the Eligibility and Award Terms carefully to determine the best fit for your research program. For both programs, applicants should identify a project and mentors from the available list: https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/ FULL POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Applicants will work with a Nature Conservancy mentor and a senior scholar (or scholars) from our 2019 Partner Universities- Brown University; Columbia University; Stanford University; Science for Nature and People Partnership, University of California – Los Angeles; University of Minnesota; University of Virginia; or the University of Queensland to develop a research program. The Conservancy expects post-doctoral appointments to start between May and September. Each Fellow will receive a non-negotiable annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits, with the postdoctoral position expected to run for two consecutive years. In addition to the stipend, each Fellow receives an annual travel budget of approximately $5,000 and an annual research fund of approximately $20,000. Second-year renewal of the fellowship is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program. RESEARCH GRANT Applicants and a university mentor from their host institution collaborate with a Nature Conservancy mentor to develop a research application. Each grantee will receive a research stipend of $20,000, with the grant period expected to run for two consecutive years. Second-year renewal of the grant is contingent upon satisfactory progress and contribution to the collective program. The Conservancy will distribute grant funds between May and September. Funds are awarded directly to the grantee's institution and may be used by the grantee for such purposes as equipment, technical assistance, professional travel, trainee support, or any other activity directly related to the grantees's research. Salary support is limited to a maximum of three months of the established academic salary (not including IDC). For more information on the NatureNet Science Fellowship and to apply please visit: https://naturenetsciencefellows.org/ -- Max Castorani | Assistant Professor | Dept. of Environmental Sciences | University of Virginia | castor...@virginia.edu | Tel: 434-243-4949 | Office: 352 Clark Hall | https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu
[ECOLOG-L] PhD opportunities in coastal ecology at University of Virginia
The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting 1–2 PhD students to study the population and community ecology of coastal marine ecosystems. Students will be advised by Max Castorani (https://castorani.evsc.virginia.edu/) and join UVA's highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/). Potential systems for field studies include coastal lagoons, salt marshes, oyster reefs, and seagrass meadows in Virginia, kelp forests in southern California, and estuaries in northern California. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to highly collaborative long-term ecological research in the Virginia Coast Reserve LTER (https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/) and Santa Barbara Coastal LTER (http://sbc.lternet.edu/). Applicants should have strong interests in population dynamics, spatial ecology (e.g., dispersal, landscape ecology, metapopulations), or community ecology (e.g., biodiversity, species interactions, foundation species, invasive species), especially in the context of ecological disturbances. Ideal applicants will also have some or all of the following qualifications (or a strong desire to learn these skills): (1) Experience in experimental field ecology, ideally in coastal ecosystems; (2) Experience with data management or analysis, ideally in the R programming language; (3) Interest in the ecology of marine plants, algae, invertebrates, or fishes; (4) Experience with the collection or analysis of remotely-sensed imagery using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) or satellites. Although research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by fundamental ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research related to coastal habitat restoration (seagrass) and aquaculture (oysters and clams). Field resources include access to boating, laboratory, and mesocosm facilities at the Anheuser-Busch Coastal Research Center (https://www.abcrc.virginia.edu/) located at the Virginia Coast Reserve, a highly dynamic coastal barrier landscape comprising tidal marshes, coastal bays, and barrier islands. There are also opportunities for scuba- based research in kelp forests located near Santa Barbara, California, as well as field work at Point Reyes National Seashore near San Francisco, California. UVA has a highly interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering training and conducting research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences. Graduate students accepted into the program are typically supported through a mixture of teaching assistantships and research assistantships that support full stipend, tuition, and health insurance. Those interested should send (1) a CV with academic and professional experience (including GPA); (2) a brief description of their background, career goals, motivations for pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are specifically interested in joining the Castorani Lab; and (3) contact information for 2–3 references to Max Castorani (castor...@virginia.edu). The application deadline is January 15, 2018 for enrollment in Fall 2018, however applicants should send an email expressing their interest as soon as possible.
[ECOLOG-L] Grad student opportunities in coastal ecology at University of Virginia
The Castorani Lab at the University of Virginia is recruiting 1–2 graduate students (MS or PhD) to study the population and community ecology of coastal marine ecosystems. Students will be advised by Max Castorani ( http://maxcastorani.weebly.com/) and join UVA's highly interdisciplinary Department of Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/). Potential systems for field studies include coastal lagoons, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows in Virginia, kelp forests in southern California, and estuaries in northern California. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to highly collaborative long-term ecological research in the Virginia Coast Reserve LTER (https://www.vcrlter.virginia.edu/) and Santa Barbara Coastal LTER (http://sbc.lternet.edu/). Applicants should have strong interests in population dynamics, spatial ecology (dispersal, landscape ecology, metapopulations), or community ecology (biodiversity, species interactions, foundation species, invasive species), especially in the context of ecological disturbances. Ideal applicants will also have some or all of the following qualifications (or a strong desire to learn these skills): (1) Experience in experimental field ecology, ideally in coastal ecosystems; (2) Experience with data management or analysis, ideally in the R programming language; (3) Interest in the ecology of marine plants, algae, invertebrates, or fishes; (4) Experience with the collection or analysis of remotely-sensed imagery using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) or satellites. Although research in the Castorani Lab is primarily motivated by fundamental ecological questions, there are opportunities for applied research related to coastal habitat restoration (eelgrass) and aquaculture (oysters and clams). Field resources include access to boating, laboratory, and mesocosm facilities at the Anheuser-Busch Coastal Research Center ( https://www.abcrc.virginia.edu/) located at the Virginia Coast Reserve, a highly dynamic coastal barrier landscape comprising tidal marshes, coastal bays, and barrier islands. There are also opportunities for scuba-based research in kelp forests located near Santa Barbara, California, as well as field work at Point Reyes National Seashore near San Francisco. UVA has a strong interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences (http://www.evsc.virginia.edu/academics/graduate/), offering training and conducting research in ecology, geosciences, hydrology, and atmospheric sciences. Graduate students accepted into the program are typically supported through a mixture of teaching assistantships and research assistantships that support full stipend, tuition, and health insurance. Those interested should send (1) a CV with academic and professional experience (including GPA); (2) a brief description of their background, career goals, motivations for pursuing a graduate degree, research ideas, and why they are specifically interested in joining the Castorani Lab; and (3) contact information for 2–3 references to Max Castorani ( max.castor...@ucsb.edu). The application deadline is January 15, 2018 for enrollment in Fall 2018, however applicants should send an email expressing their interest as soon as possible.
