[ECOLOG-L] Information on isolating fungal pathogens?
Hi Ecologgers, I’ve been trying to grow an invasive wetland grass experimentally in our greenhouse, but rhizome cuttings keep dying. I’ve been told a fungal pathogen (perhaps Pythium) could be the culprit. Now I’m interested in whether the pathogen could be a control agent for the invasive grass. Is there a method for isolating and identifying fungal pathogens? I’ve no prior experience with fungi at all. Thanks, rmc...@wm.edu Randy Chambers Professor of Biology Director, Keck Environmental Field Lab College of William and Mary
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Assistant Professor, Integrative Aquatic Ecology
The Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Integrative Aquatic Ecology. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in communities and/or freshwater systems, but we are open to applicants in any field of aquatic ecology that contributes to existing departmental strengths in molecular, behavioral, and ecological/evolutionary biology. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an externally funded research program involving both undergraduate and master’s degree students. Teaching is valued equally with research, and may include an upper-level aquatic ecology course with lab, another course in the candidate’s area of expertise, and contributions to the introductory or integrative biology sequences. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Aquatic Ecology or a related field at the time of the appointment (10 August 2016). Postdoctoral research experience is required, and previous experience teaching undergraduate courses will be viewed favorably. Candidates must apply online (https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/22156). To apply, submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter including statements of research and teaching interests, up to three representative publications and a list of courses taken/taught relevant to aquatic ecology. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, 22 October 2015. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. The College of William Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and conducts background checks on applicants for employment.
[ECOLOG-L] Microbial Ecology Postdoc at the College of William and Mary
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial/Viral Ecology The Environmental Science and Policy program at the College of William and Mary is pleased to announce a prestigious new postdoctoral teacher-scholar training program. This program offers a unique opportunity to work with multiple environmental faculty on a cutting edge research project while also receiving mentorship in multiple aspects of educational and professional development. We invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the area of microbial ecology, to collaborate with faculty members from biology, geology, and environmental sciences on a project tracing the origin, fate, and varying impacts of viruses across environmental gradients, particularly at the terrestrial-freshwater interface. The postdoctoral fellow will work on the research project with the faculty sponsors, learn how to mentor undergraduates in meaningful research experiences, and receive advice on how to develop and teach at least one undergraduate course during each of the two years of the fellowship. In every aspect of this program, the postdoctoral fellow will experience active mentorship from multiple environmental faculty. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from early-career scientists who would like to maintain a balance between high quality research and teaching excellence in their continuing careers. The postdoctoral fellow will receive an annual stipend of $45,000 plus benefits and a research/teaching/professional development budget of $10k per annum. This budget includes resources for travel and participation at conferences. The appointment is for two years, commencing in the Fall of 2011. More details about recent program post-docs can be obtained at: http://www.wm.edu/as/environment/news/post_docs.php For informal inquiries about the program, please contact Randy Chambers, Assistant Director of the Environmental Science and Policy program, and/or contact the faculty mentors: Kurt Williamson or Jim Kaste. To apply for the microbial ecology postdoc, please submit online to the College of William and Marys Human Resources website: cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of three referees, and statements of research plans and teaching philosophy . Review of applications will begin April 7 and will continue until an appointment is made. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Tenure track position in Marine Invertebrate Biology
The Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary invites applicants for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in MARINE INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY. The position is open to applicants conducting research in any field or scale of marine invertebrate biology that contributes to existing departmental strengths in molecular, behavioral, and ecological/evolutionary biology, as well as the neurosciences. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an externally funded research program involving both undergraduate and master's degree students. All candidates should have the ability to integrate approaches across diverse levels of biological organization in their teaching. Teaching expectation is one course each semester, usually alternating between an upper-level invertebrate biology course with lab, an introductory biology lecture course, and another course in the candidate's area of expertise. Postdoctoral research experience is required, and previous experience teaching undergraduate courses will be viewed favorably. Review begins 27 October 2008 and will continue until an appointment is made. Submit online (https://jobs.wm.edu/) as a single PDF including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, up to three representative publications, and a list of courses taken/taught relevant to invertebrate biology. Also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Invertebrate Biology Search Committee, Department of Biology, The College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. Information on the biology department and this position may be obtained at www.wm.edu/biology. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity: Aquatic Biogeochemistry
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Aquatic Biogeochemistry The Environmental Science and Policy program at the College of William and Mary is pleased to announce a prestigious new postdoctoral teacher-scholar training program. This program offers a unique opportunity to work with multiple environmental faculty on a cutting edge research project while also receiving mentorship in multiple aspects of educational and professional development. We invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the area of aquatic biogeochemistry, to collaborate with faculty members from Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the College of William and Mary on a project tracing watershed sources of organic matter in rivers and estuaries. The postdoctoral fellow will work on the research project with the faculty sponsors, learn how to mentor undergraduates in meaningful research experiences, and receive advice on how to develop and teach at least one undergraduate course during the two years of the fellowship. In every aspect of this program, the postdoctoral fellow will experience active mentorship from multiple environmental faculty. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from early-career scientists who would like to maintain a balance between high quality research and teaching excellence in their continuing careers. The postdoctoral fellow will receive an annual stipend of $45,000 plus benefits and a research/teaching/professional development budget of $15k per annum. This budget includes resources for travel and participation at conferences. The appointment is for two years, commencing in the Fall of 2008. More details about this fellowship can be obtained at: http://www.wm.edu/environment/ For informal enquiries about the program, please contact John Swaddle, Director of Environmental Science and Policy program at [EMAIL PROTECTED], and/or contact the faculty mentors: Liz Canuel, Jim Bauer, and Randy Chambers. To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of research plans and teaching philosophy to Randy Chambers, College of William and Mary, Keck Lab, Rm 101, Wake Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23187. Electronic applications sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] are encouraged. Review of applications will begin April 7 and will continue until an appointment is made. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
Faculty Position--Conservation Biology
The Department of Biology at the College of William and Mary seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. The position is open to applicants conducting research in any field or scale of conservation biology that contributes to existing departmental strengths in molecular and ecology/evolutionary biology. The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative skills, a sustained research focus in conservation biology, and the ability to integrate approaches across diverse levels of biological organization. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an externally funded research program involving both undergraduate and masters degree students. Teaching expectation is an upper-level conservation biology course with lab, and an introductory biology lecture course (genetics, organisms, ecology and evolution) to alternate with another course in the candidates area of expertise (one course per semester). Postdoctoral research experience is required, and previous experience teaching undergraduate courses will be viewed favorably. Review begins October 12, 2006 and will continue until an appointment is made. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, a list of courses taken/taught relevant to conservation biology, and three letters of reference to Conservation Biology Search Committee, Department of Biology, The College of William and Mary, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795. Information on the biology department and this position may be obtained at www.wm.edu/biology. The College is an EEO/AA employer.
