[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Research Assistant in Avian Seed Dispersal
SUMMARY: 1 volunteer research assistant is needed for approximately 4 months beginning December 15th 2018 to assist a PhD student investigating avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic. ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, United States) RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic POSITION DESCRIPTION: The volunteer field assistant will be trained to identify approximately 40 species of birds and 50 species of fruit- bearing plants in order to carry out avian biodiversity and plant phenology surveys. Other data collection protocols will include focal foraging observations on marked populations of plants, collecting samples from seed traps, collecting/identifying fruits and botanical samples, and data entry. The volunteer will be expected to assist with some manual labor activities such as plot fence repair and maintaining rustic trails along transects. The field crew will work 5-6 days per week with the sixth day typically devoted to service and conservation projects overseen by local partners. Such work may involve invasive species control, forest restoration project, and development of educational materials for local school groups. For more information about the project, visit: https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/ LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: Accommodations will be provided at a rental house that operates as a field station. Meals, consisting of typical Dominican food, will be provided to the volunteer at no cost during their stay. Reimbursement will be provided for food expenses for daily field trips to distant sites. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off-days). Transportation to field sites (i.e. rural farms) will be as a passenger in a 4x4 SUV or as a passenger on a motor-bike. No funds are available for air travel to/from the Dominican Republic, and volunteers are expected to cover these costs. The target start date for this position is December 17th, 2018 (flexible) and the assistant must be able to commit to a minimum of 16 weeks on the project. FIELD STATION & AMENITIES: Assistants should expect to share a dormitory-style room with a male roommate. Potable water, (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available at the field station. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this position will have a demonstrated interest in botanical or wildlife research in the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We regularly hike 10 km each day off-trail, often carrying 20-30 lbs of equipment, going up and down steep slopes, frequently crossing barbed wire fences. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. Intermediate verbal communication skills in Spanish is highly preferred, and applicants will be tested on this ability during the interview. These communication skills are essential, since the volunteer will spend most of the time working in a team setting with a Dominican field crew leader as well as communicating with private land owners and our conservation partners. OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates looking for experience in field ecology, wildlife/plant sciences, and conservation biology for their careers. Undergraduates considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for course credits. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please send… (1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefiting your career development. (2) A resume or CV detailing your education and experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above (2 page max). (3) Information for 2-3 references who, preferably, know your work habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email for each of these persons. DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Materials must be received by October 15th 2018 to guarantee consideration, though interviews may begin sooner. Decisions will be made when a qualified candidate is found, following phone/Skype interviews and consulting references. Email all materials as a single PDF file attachment using the subject header "Volunteer Research Assistant Application" to: Spencer Schubert Department of Biological Sciences Old Dominion University Email: sschu...@odu.edu
Re: [ECOLOG-L] Those rare success stories...
Hello Ecolog-ers This email thread seemed relevant to my own experiences and after skimming through to see some depressing responses sprinkled with some overly dramatic pessimism and discouragement, I thought I would give my own take on this. I'm a 4th year PhD student working on a research/conservation project in tropical forest/farmland ecosystems in the Dominican Republic. I have been in and out of Latin America for field work on different projects since 2012 when I was just an undergraduate. Since I was about 16 years old, I had myself convinced that I would make my career as a scientist working in conservation of tropical ecosystems and their flora/fauna. I did a Bio/Spanish double major at my college. So, I was not only focused on ecology, but also Latin American culture and I came out already having studied and practiced Spanish language for about 8 years. Out of college, I applied for LOTS of jobs, not just tropical stuff. Over 90% of those applications, even to volunteer stuff, ended in rejection. I ended up doing two volunteer positions, each for 3-6 months. Those gigs did not charge a fee, you pretty much just had to get yourself there and then most things were covered. I didn't have too much college debt, and I had saved up enough money from my summer jobs to make this happen. Soon after, I got a paid job in the tropics doing forest censuses. It wasn't much, but it covered airfare and a modest stipend. I did a couple of jobs in the US too that paid before starting my program. Currently, I have fairly solid grant funding for my research project, not from my advisor nor hardly from my university, but as a result of having, myself, developed and submitted over 30 grant proposals to organizations/agencies of all kinds. Through these funds and plenty of collaboration with local partners, I have been able to keep some sort of field work and data collection going for over 24 months mostly uninterrupted. Some of these grants have even made it possible for me to hire/contract field assistants. I've had 3 Dominican techs and 5 assistants from outside the country (mostly Americans). A lot of grants available to graduate students explicitly prohibit you using those funds on personnel... often it's limited to equipment expenses, lab expenses, transportation, or other consumables. Some of my pools of grant money have been fairly flexible, in that I have been able to use them to support my field crews. One of my main funders is oriented toward conservation research in developing countries, and they are *thrilled* to see that money spent on developing young homegrown (in this case Dominican) professionals to the extent to where I have been able to offer all expenses covered and compensation for these people. This is not the case for Americans, but I have been able to justify limited funding to cover almost all basic costs for American volunteers since qualified, serious candidates who are up for intensive field seasons are difficult to come by in this region. Additionally, there have been times where I simply could not work within my budget if I had two paid people instead of one paid and one volunteer. >From my perspective on people from relatively prosperous countries trying to do work in developing countries -- a perspective limited to working with entry-level ecologists (e.g. college undergrads or recent grads) interested in getting their feet wet in tropical ecology -- paying these people is difficult to justify. Sure, outside institutions and researchers like myself can (hopefully) do great work and make a real difference in advance the conservation/research agenda. But the reality is the best way to sustained progress is when things grow within local communities. Unfortunately, that growth is being set back in many cases by political and economic priorities that don't align with that growth. So, international collaboration is crucial. Having been in the position of a volunteer, even fluent in the local language and having a fairly strong background in science outdoors, I recognize that none of my previous education and training really mattered that much. I was not necessarily a skilled/essential asset on any field crew in the beginning. At the entry level, I firmly believe, that you can train just about anyone with good attention to detail and work ethic to be a good field ecologist. It does not make sense to spend time, effort, and resources training such a person when the world would be much better off training local people... with which you have less unnecessary expenditures for relocating people and a greater possibility that they will continue on that path. Furthermore, there definitely is a healthy chunk of applicants out there that are not really all that committed to the the work, but rather are just looking for a cool experience or maybe one that will separate them from others in future job applications. You could argue, they damage the image of people who really are brimming with
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Research Assistant in Avian Seed Dispersal
SUMMARY: 1 volunteer research assistant is needed for approximately 3 months beginning July 9th 2018 to assist a PhD student investigating avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic. ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, United States) RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic POSITION DESCRIPTION: The volunteer field assistant will be trained in numerous sampling techniques for data collection in the field, including avian surveys (point counts & line transects), quantifying reproductive characteristics of native forest plants, focal foraging observations on marked populations of plants, collecting samples from seed traps, collecting/identifying fruits and botanical samples, and data entry. Other activities may involve manual labor on such projects as plot fence repair and maintain rustic trails along transects. The field crew will work 5-6 days per week with the sixth day typically devoted to service and conservation projects overseen by local partners. Such work may involve invasive species control, forest restoration project, and development of educational materials. For more information about the project, visit: https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/ LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: Accommodations will be provided at a local ecolodge in the town of Jarabacoa. Meals, consisting of typical Dominican food, will be provided to the volunteer at no cost during their stay. Reimbursement will be provided for food expenses for daily field trips to distant sites. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off days). Transportation to field sites (rural farms) will be either by vehicle or as a passenger on a motor-bike. No funds are available for air travel to/from the Dominican Republic, and volunteers are expected to cover these costs. The target start date for this position is July 9th, 2018 (flexible) and the assistant must be able to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks on the project. FIELD STATION & AMENITIES: Assistants should expect to share a dormitory-style room with a male roommate. Potable water, (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available at the ecolodge. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We regularly hike 10 km each day off-trail, often carrying 20-30 lbs of equipment, going up and down steep slopes, and frequently crossing barbed wire fences. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. Intermediate, working verbal communication skills in Spanish is highly preferred, and applicants will be tested on this ability during the interview. These communication skills are essential, since the volunteer will spend most of the time working in a team setting with a Dominican field crew leader as well as communicating with private land owners and our conservation partners. OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates looking for experience in field ecology, wildlife/plant sciences, and conservation biology for their careers. Undergraduates considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for course credits. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please send… (1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefiting your career development. (2) A resume or CV detailing your education and experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above (2 page max). (3) Information for 2-3 references who, preferably, know your work habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email for each of these persons. DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Materials must be received by June 11th 2018 to guarantee consideration, though interviews may begin sooner. Decisions will be made when a qualified candidate is found, following phone/Skype interviews and consulting references. Email all materials as a single PDF file attachment using the subject header "Volunteer Research Assistant Application" to: Spencer Schubert Department of Biological Sciences Old Dominion University Email: sschu...@odu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Research Assistant in Avian Seed Dispersal
SUMMARY: 1 volunteer research assistant is needed for approximately 3 months beginning April 11th 2018 to assist a PhD student investigating avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic. ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, United States) RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic POSITION DESCRIPTION: The volunteer field assistant will be trained in numerous sampling techniques for data collection in the field, including avian surveys (point counts & line transects), quantifying reproductive characteristics of native forest plants, focal foraging observations on marked populations of plants, collecting samples from seed traps in abandoned pastures, collecting/identifying fruits and botanical samples, and data entry. Other activities will involve manual labor on such projects as plot fence repair and maintain rustic trails along transects. The field crew will work 5-6 days per week with the sixth day typically devoted to service and conservation projects overseen by local partners. This work may involve work at newly-established breeding bird sanctuary on private lands near Armando Bermúdez National Park with projects involving nest box construction and installation for cavity- nesting species (i.e. parrots, trogons, swallows). For more information about the project, visit: https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/ LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: Accommodations will be provided at a local ecolodge in the town of Jarabacoa. Meals, consisting of typical Dominican food, will be provided to the volunteer at no cost during their stay. Reimbursement will be provided for food expenses for daily field trips to distant sites. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off days). Transportation to field sites (rural farms) will be either by vehicle or as a passenger on a motor-bike. No funds are available for air travel to/from the Dominican Republic, and volunteers are expected to cover these costs. The target start date for this position is April 11th, 2017 (flexible) and the assistant must commit to a minimum of 12 weeks on the project. FIELD STATION & AMENITIES: Assistants should expect to share a dormitory-style room with a male roommate. Potable water, (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available at the ecolodge. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We regularly hike 10 km each day, often carrying 20-30 lbs of equipment. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. Functional verbal communication skills in Spanish is highly preferred, and applicants will be tested on this ability during the interview. These communication skills are essential, since the volunteer will spend most of the time working in a team setting with a Dominican technician as well as communicating with private land owners and our conservation partners. Additionally, applicants will be tested on recognition of bird calls provided in advance of the interview. OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates looking for experience in field ecology, wildlife/plant sciences, and conservation biology for their careers. Undergraduates considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for course credits. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please send… (1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefiting you and moving your career goals forward. (2) A resume or CV detailing your experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above (2 page max). (3) Information for 2-3 references who, preferably, know your work habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email for each of these persons. DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Materials must be received by March 5th 2018 to guarantee consideration, though interviews may begin sooner, so there is an advantage to applying early. Decisions will be made when a qualified candidates is found, following phone/Skype interviews and consulting references. Email all materials as a single PDF file attachment using the subject header "Volunteer Research Asssistant Application" to: Spencer Schubert Department of Biological Sciences Old Dominion University Email: sschu...@odu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Research Assistant in Tropical Seed Dispersal
SUMMARY: 1 volunteer research assistant is needed for approximately 3 months beginning August 1st 2017 to assist a PhD student investigating avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic. ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, United States) RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic POSITION DESCRIPTION: Volunteer field assistants will be trained to collect data for numerous field research activities, including avian surveys and flower/fruit phenology along transects/plots, focal foraging observations on study trees, collecting samples from seed traps in abandoned pastures, collecting fruits and herbarium samples from native forest plants, and data entry. Other activities will involve manual labor on such projects as volunteer work on an organic farm, plot fence repair, and maintain rustic trails along transects. For more information about the project, visit https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/ LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: Accommodations will be provided at a local ecolodge in the town of Jarabacoa. Meals, consisting of typical Dominican food, will be provided to the volunteer at no cost during their stay. Reimbursement (within reason) will be provided for food expenses for field trips to distant sites. Assistants will be expected to contribute 18-22 days of work to the project per month, in addition to one day per week devoted to assisting with environmental activities and organic farming at the ecolodge. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off days). Transportation to field sites (rural farms) will be either by vehicle or as a passenger on a motor-bike. Volunteers are expected to cover their own travel costs the Dominican Republic. The target start date for this position is August 1st, 2017 and the assistant must commit to a minimum of 12 weeks on the project. FIELD STATION & AMMENITIES: Assistants should expect to share a dormitory-style room with a male roommate. Potable water, refrigerator, (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available at the ecolodge. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We routinely hike 10 km each day, often carrying 20-30 lbs of equipment. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. An intermediate level of conversational Spanish is a prerequisite, and applicants will be tested on their ability to communicate in Spanish during the interview. These communication skills are essential, since the volunteer will spend most of the time working under a Dominican field crew leader as well as communicating with private land owners and our conservation partners. Additionally, applicants will be tested on recognition of bird calls provided in advance of the interview. OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates looking for experience in field ecology, wildlife/plant sciences, and conservation biology for their careers. Undergraduates considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for course credits. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please send… (1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefitting you moving forward with your career. (2) A resume or CV detailing your experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above. (3) Information for 2 references who, preferably, know your work habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email for each of these persons. DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Materials must be received by July 7th 2017 to guarantee consideration, though interviews may begin sooner, so there is an advantage to applying early. Decisions will be made as qualified candidates are found, following phone/Skype interviews and consulting references. Send all materials in a single PDF document to: Spencer Schubert Department of Biological Sciences Old Dominion University Email: sschu...@odu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Research Assistant in Tropical Seed Dispersal
SUMMARY: 1-2 volunteers are needed for approximately 3 months beginning May 1st 2017 to assist a PhD student investigating avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic. ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, United States) RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic POSITION DESCRIPTION: Volunteer field assistants will be involved in a number of activities, including monitoring and collecting samples from seed traps in abandoned pastures, censusing seedlings using a photo guide key, observing flowering and fruiting phenologies of study trees, conducting point counts and foraging observations of birds, collecting fruits from native forest plants, radio-tracking birds, and data entry. For more information about the project, visit https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/ LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: For the duration of their stay at the field station, assistants are expected to contribute to field and office work for 5-6 days per week. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off days). Volunteers are expected to cover their own travel costs the Dominican Republic. As this is a volunteer position, no salary is available. Volunteers will be responsible for their own food, which has averaged $30 USD per week for past tenants at the field house. Start dates and end dates with the project are flexible, and may be discussed during the interview. FIELD STATION & AMMENITIES: Assistants should expect to encounter crowded living conditions at the field station, which we share with two other graduate student investigators and their teams. Sleeping accommodations are dormitory-style with 2-4 same-sex roommates. Potable water, refrigerator, gas stove/oven, (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available in the field house. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We routinely hike 7 km each day, often carrying heavy equipment. Patience is an essential virtue for this type of work, given that much of it will involve sitting or standing quietly for long periods to collect data. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. As with all field biology work, things do not always go according to plan. An ability to cope with flexible schedules and a sense of humor go a long way. While knowledge of Spanish is not required for this position, a strong willingness to learn the language is expected as volunteers will need to work effectively with Spanish speakers, and we strive to maintain positive relations with the community and cooperating land owners. OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates looking for experience in field ecology, wildlife/plant sciences, and conservation biology for their careers. Undergraduates considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for course credits. Those who are interested but unable to join the project at this time should still contact me; more opportunities may become available in the summer months. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please send… (1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefitting you moving forward with your career. (2) A resume or CV detailing your experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above. (3) Information for 2 references who, preferably, know your work habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email for each of these persons. DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Materials must be received by April 3rd 2017 to guarantee consideration, though interviews will begin sooner, so there is an advantage to applying early. Decisions will be made as qualified candidates are found, following phone/Skype interviews and consulting references. Send all materials in a single PDF document to: Spencer Schubert Department of Biological Sciences Old Dominion University Email: sschu...@odu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer Research Assistant in Tropical Seed Dispersal
SUMMARY: 1-2 volunteers are needed for approximately 3 months beginning January 10th 2016 to assist a PhD student investigating avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic. ORGANIZATION: Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University (Virginia, United States) RESEARCH LOCATION: Jarabacoa, La Vega, Dominican Republic POSITION DESCRIPTION: Volunteer field assistants will be involved in a number of activities, including monitoring and collecting samples from seed traps in abandoned pastures, censusing seedlings using a photo guide key, observing flowering and fruiting phenologies of study trees, conducting point counts and foraging observations of birds, collecting fruits from native forest plants, radio-tracking birds, and data entry. For more information about the project, visit https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/ LOGISTICS & COMPENSATION: For the duration of their stay at the field station, assistants are expected to contribute to field and office work for 5-6 days per week. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off days). Volunteers are expected to cover their own travel costs the Dominican Republic. As this is a volunteer position, no salary is available. Volunteers will be responsible for their own food, which has averaged $30 USD per week for past tenants at the field house. Funding may become available to offset some of these costs pending the decision of several small grant applications; however, this cannot be relied on. FIELD STATION & AMMENITIES: Assistants should expect to encounter crowded living conditions at the field station, which we share with two other graduate student investigators and their teams. Sleeping accommodations are dormitory-style with 1-5 same-sex roommates. Potable water, refrigerator, gas stove/oven, (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available in the field house. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS: Competitive candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We routinely hike 7 km each day, often carrying heavy equipment. Patience is an essential virtue for this type of work, given that much of it will involve sitting or standing quietly for long periods to collect data. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. As with all field biology work, things do not always go according to plan. An ability to cope with flexible schedules and a sense of humor go a long way. While knowledge of Spanish is not required for this position, a strong willingness to learn the language is expected as volunteers will need to work effectively with Spanish speakers at times, and we strive to maintain positive relations with the community and cooperating land owners. OTHER COMMENTS: This position is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates looking for experience in field ecology and wildlife/plant sciences for their careers. Undergraduates considering applying should communicate with their academic advisor to inquire about the possibility of using the experience to count for course credits. Those who are interested but unable to join the project in January should still contact; more opportunities will become available as the year goes on, and you can request to be put on a shortlist to be notified about these other opportunities. APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please send… (1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefitting you moving forward with your career. (2) A resume or CV detailing your experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above. (3) Information for 2 references who, preferably, know your work habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email for each of these persons. DEADLINE & INTERVIEW TIMELINE: Materials must be received by October 31st 2016 to guarantee consideration, though interviews may begin sooner, so there is an advantage to applying early. Decisions will be made by the second week in November, following phone/Skype interviews. Send all materials in a single PDF document to: Spencer Schubert Department of Biological Sciences Old Dominion University Email: sschu...@odu.edu
