[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship - Malone Ecology Lab

[Sparkle Malone]

Graduate Research Assistantship Announcement

Department of Biological Sciences
Florida International University

Graduate positions (MS and PhD) are available to pursue research in post-fire 
recovery or C dynamics in the Florida Everglades with the Malone Ecology Lab at 
Florida International University (Miami, FL). Research will focus on estimating 
post-fire recovery rates in Everglades fire-dependent ecosystems or 
understanding the effects of increased freshwater inputs and salt water 
intrusion on the current and future carbon balance of Everglade wetlands.

Qualifications:

  *
Undergraduate degree (BS or BA) in a related field (e.g.,
Ecology, forestry, biology, environmental science, etc.).
  *
Familiarity with ArcGIS, R, and Landsat products.
  *
Prior research experience.

To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Sparkle Malone 
(smal...@fiu.edu):
1) Resume or curriculum vitae
2) Transcripts
3) Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position 
is filled.

Malone Ecology Lab: http://Malonelab.fiu.edu
FIU Graduate School: http://gradschool.fiu.edu
Department of Biological Sciences: http://biology.fiu.edu

WorldsAhead
Sparkle L. Malone
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Owa Ehan 239
11200 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: 305-348-1988

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, Restoration Ecology, Colorado State University

[David J Cooper]

Master of Science Degree Position: Graduate Department Program in Ecology at 
Colorado State 
University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
Advisor: Dr David Cooper
Project Title: Examine methods for establishing vegetation on a constructed fen 
in Alberta’s oil sands 
region
Start of term: May 2018
Project background: 
Northern Alberta contains the largest deposit of oil sands in the world and 
conventional open-pit mining 
used to access portions of the deposit removes large expanses of upland forests 
and peatland basins. 
After years of forest and open-water wetland reclamation, industry partners and 
restoration scientists 
have constructed the first self-sustaining reclamation fen and associated 
watershed (the Fen) on a mine 
near Fort McMurray, Alberta. This project is a collaboration between Colorado 
State University (CSU) 
and Waterloo University, involving fen ecology, hydrology, and geography. 
Funding has been granted 
from industry partners and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research 
Council of Canada. The 
overall research goal is to evaluate the Fen's design, compare it to regional 
natural fen systems, and 
develop a globally applicable strategy for similar peatland reclamation 
projects. 
A multi-factorial design was planted in 2013 to determine the most effective 
method to establish 
mosses and plants. After four years of evaluation, a second phase will be 
implemented in 2018 to further 
evaluate methods that were most successful during the first phase.  
A Master's position is now available, under the guidance of Dr. David Cooper at 
CSU. The candidate will 
help design and implement a field experiment to develop methods of introducing 
vegetation to the 
constructed fen. Topics of research could include; species selection, 
vegetation community dynamics, 
interactions between vascular plants and bryophytes, and/or plant responses to 
environmental gradients 
such as water level and salinity measures of planted species..

Candidate Profile: 
Highly motivated candidates should have a B.S. in Ecology, Botany, 
Environmental Sciences, or 
Wetland/Peatland Biology and be familiar with plant identification, vegetation 
surveying, wetland 
ecology, restoration concepts, and/or statistical analysis. 

How to apply and contact information: 
Please send your CV and a motivation letter to Dr. David J. Cooper, 
david.coo...@colostate.edu
Website: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/~davidc/David_Cooper/Home.html

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate research assistantship, Microbial ecology (NC State)

[Holly Menninger]

Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. or Ph.D) -- Dept of Applied Ecology,
NC State Univ
Microbial ecology of caviar and fish eggs

A research assistantship is available to support an exceptional,
highly-motivated student who has an inquiring mind and is in pursuit of a
M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Zoology, Functional Genomics, or any other relevant
graduate research degree program. The successful candidate will work in a
molecular biology research laboratory and may conduct field studies on fish
reproduction and spawning. The project is an exciting one that bridges food
science, basic ecology, and fisheries science. The research focus goal is,
in part, to understand the microbial communities that live in preserved
sturgeon roes (caviars) and also, more generally, to understand the
microbes that live on fishes and how they might be transferred to the eggs
once they are laid. The successful candidate will spearhead laboratory
research experiments including metagenomics, microbial culture, and fish
rearing in recirculating aquaculture systems and work among a large group
of scientists interested in topics as diverse as beer ecology, deep
learning algorithms, ant nest microbiomes, and the biodiversity of belly
buttons.

The position could start as soon as January or August 2017. This is a
two-year position for M.S. students with a possible one-year extension
depending on funding and performance. The time frame will be longer for
Ph.D. students and will allow for adequate time to complete the degree
requirements.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Benjamin Reading(bjrea...@unity.ncsu.edu
)

More information and how to apply:
http://robdunnlab.com/the-microbial-ecology-of-caviar-and-fish-eggs/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, Fire Ecology

[Michael Stambaugh]

A Master of Science graduate assistantship is available with Dr. Michael 
Stambaugh in the Department of Forestry 
(http://www.snr.missouri.edu/forestry/) at University of Missouri. In 
the theme of oak woodland restoration and management, this project will 
investigate the effects of different treatments on forest community 
vegetation composition and structure. This work, funded by the U.S. 
Forest Service, will be conducted over 2.5 years and take place at 2 to 
3 sites in southeastern Kansas. The duties of this position will include 
pre- and post-treatment vegetation sampling and data analysis. Emphasis 
will be placed on treatment effects on oak regeneration, growth, and 
survival. Completion of coursework, a thesis project, and peer-reviewed 
publication(s) are also required. Competitive candidates for this 
position will have a B.S. degree in forestry or a closely related 
discipline, proficiency in written and oral communication, strong GRE 
scores, and evidence of scholastic success. Prior experience in field 
data collection is preferred, but not required. The position will be 
based in Columbia, MO, with two summers of field work in Kansas. The 
position begins in May 2015.

The successful candidate will receive tuition support and a competitive 
stipend. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Michael Stambaugh 
(stambau...@missouri.edu):

1)  personal statement of career goals
2)  resume or curriculum vitae
3)  transcripts
4)  GRE scores
5)  contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a 
candidate is selected. 

Dr. Michael Stambaugh
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Forestry
University of Missouri
203C Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building
Columbia MO 65211
Email: stambau...@missouri.edu
Website: http://web.missouri.edu/~stambaughm/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, Fire Ecology

[Michael Stambaugh]

A Master of Science graduate assistantship is available with Dr. Michael 
Stambaugh in the Department of Forestry 
(http://www.snr.missouri.edu/forestry/) at University of Missouri. This 
project will investigate conditions of historic fire regimes at national 
wildlife refuges located in Oklahoma and Texas. This work, funded by the 
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will be conducted over 2 years and take 
place on 2 to 3 refuges. The duties of this position will include sampling 
trees for fire history reconstruction, wood sample preparation, and 
identification and dating of fire scars using dendrochronological methods. 
Completion of coursework, a thesis project, and peer-reviewed publication(s) 
are also required. The student may build upon fire regime data to 
investigate topics such as long-term forest and fire dynamics or fire-
climate interactions in the southcentral U.S. Competitive candidates for 
this position will have a B.S. degree in forestry or a closely related 
discipline, proficiency in written and oral communication, strong GRE 
scores, and evidence of scholastic success. Prior experience in 
dendrochronology is preferred, but not required. The position will be based 
in Columbia, MO, with field work throughout Texas and Oklahoma. The position 
begins in January 2015.

The successful candidate will receive tuition support and a competitive 
stipend. To apply, please submit the following to Dr. Michael Stambaugh 
(stambau...@missouri.edu):
1)  personal statement of career goals
2)  resume or curriculum vitae
3)  transcripts
4)  GRE scores
5)  contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate 
is selected. 

Dr. Michael Stambaugh
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Forestry
University of Missouri
203C Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building
Columbia MO 65211
Email: stambau...@missouri.edu
Website: http://web.missouri.edu/~stambaughm/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship - Historical Ecology at Univ of Wisconsin Madison

[Forrester, Jodi]

Graduate Research Assistant (PhD) Position, Historical ecology. University
of WIsconsin - Madison.  HISTORICAL CONTROLS ON PRE-EUROPEAN VEGETATION AT
the U.S. MIDWEST TENSION ZONE.  

We have an opening for a PhD grad RA on a new project focused on the drivers
and controls of pre-European vegetation transitions across the U.S. Midwest
ecotone or transition zone from prairie-savanna to northern forest. The
proposed research will develop predictive statistical models using
historical, fine-grained data of vegetation from the U.S. GLO Public Land
Office Survey, and available data on soils, climate, and disturbance. While
some fieldwork may be needed, this is primarily a GIS-based historical
ecology project. 

The position will be available for fall 2014.  Salary is approximately $21,
000 per year, with excellent health insurance, plus full tuition remission.
We anticipate four years of funding.

Qualifications: M.S. in ecology, biology, forestry, geography, or related
fields preferred.  Student is expected to have strong interests in ecology,
as well as existing skills in GIS. Skills in spatial analysis and modeling
are desired. Applicants should be able to work independently, but also
cooperatively with other researchers in the lab and on the project, and
collaborators in other labs. 

Application materials: To apply please send the following items in a single
PDF file and assembled in this order:  a full cv, letter of interest,
unofficial transcripts, and names and contacts of three professional
references.  Send to djmla...@wisc.edu. David  Mladenoff, Forest Landscape
Ecology Lab, Dept. of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of
Wisconsin-Madison.  Evaluation will begin in early January and the decision
made by early spring or sooner.  http://landscape.forest.wisc.edu/ Posted 06
Jan 2014.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship in Ecology

[David Inouye]

Drs. William J. Platt (Professor, Louisiana State University) and 
Kevin M. Robertson (Adjunct Professor, Tall Timbers Research Station, 
Florida) are seeking a student interested in working toward a Ph.D. 
degree in the areas of ecology and conservation biology of pine 
savannas in the southeastern U.S. Coastal Plain. Our areas of 
interest include disturbance ecology (fire, hurricane, anthropogenic) 
and conservation of native longleaf pine savannas. We are especially 
interested in a student with a strong interest in plant community 
ecology, plant identification, and multivariate statistics to focus 
research on potential responses of the highly diverse longleaf pine 
plant community to microsite history, including overstory pine 
structure and associated fuel loads, fire behavior, root competition, 
and soil chemistry. We have ongoing long-term studies of mature 
longleaf pine forests in southern Louisiana and southern Georgia for 
which the recent history of pine stand structure and fire regime are 
well known.


We are offering a one-year research assistantship through Tall 
Timbers Research Station in Tallahassee, Florida for support when 
dissertation research is being established at the Wade Tract 
old-growth longleaf pine savanna preserve in southern Georgia. 
Further support is expected to be available through teaching 
assistantships. The student should have a keen interest in study of 
ecological concepts and a wholistic interest in the ecology of pine 
savanna ecosystems. The student will be based in Dr. Platt's lab in 
the Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University, 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Prospective students must formally apply and 
be accepted into a degree program in the Biological Sciences 
Department at LSU 
(https://bl2prd0610.outlook.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=2usQtq3FqUqBr5R_irb9r-oOR_1E488IvwK1MaepIHqJ-CR1OHyxbYXWpuySt9nCCl3dD9_TG4o.URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.biology.lsu.edu%2fhttp://www.biology.lsu.edu/). 



The Department of Biological Sciences at LSU has strengths in 
ecology, evolution, and systematics 
(http://www.biology.lsu.edu/cos/biosci/http://www.biology.lsu.edu/cos/biosci/). 
Baton Rouge is a cosmopolitan city that is culturally diverse and 
unique, located at the crossroads of the greater New Orleans area and 
Cajun country. It falls withint the proposed North American Coastal 
Plain Biodiversity Hotspot region and is within approximately one 
hour drive of many natural areas, the Gulf coast, and New Orleans. 
Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy is a non-profit 
organization known as the birthplace of fire ecology since its 
establishment in 1958 
(http://www.talltimbers.org/fireecology.htmlwww.talltimbers.org/fireecology.html). 
Tall Timbers provides research access to thousands of hectares of 
pine savannas and woodlands managed with prescribed fire, including 
the Wade Tract, a proposed Natural Areas Landmark that is one of the 
very few remaining and the most-studied old-growth longleaf pine 
savannas 
(http://www.talltimbers.org/wadetract.htmlhttp://www.talltimbers.org/wadetract.html). 
Tall Timbers is located north of Tallahassee, Florida, in the center 
of one of the nation's top six biodiversity hotspots, and the 
surrounding Red Hills Region has been named one of the Last Great 
Places by The Nature Conservancy. If interested, contact Dr. William 
Platt (mailto:btp...@lsu.edubtp...@lsu.edu) and copy Dr. Kevin 
Robertson (mailto:krobert...@ttrs.orgkrobert...@ttrs.org)

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship - Estuarine Ecology

[Michael Wetz]

I am seeking a motivated student to fill a graduate assistantship at the 
Ph.D. level in the Coastal  Marine System Science Program at Texas AM 
University-Corpus Christi (http://pens.tamucc.edu/cmss/). The position is 
available beginning in Fall, 2011.  Student’s dissertation will focus on 
the effects of variable freshwater delivery, resulting from extreme 
climatic events such as drought, on estuarine plankton production and 
trophic dynamics.  The University is affiliated with the Harte Research 
Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (http://harteresearchinstitute.org/), 
which is where the student will be housed.  

Interested students should preferably hold a M.S. degree in ecology, 
marine science/oceanography, or a related field and possess strong 
quantitative skills. Potential applicants holding a B.S. degree should 
have at least 2 years of research experience in an area related to 
plankton or estuarine ecology.  

The graduate assistantship will have an excellent stipend relative to the 
cost-of-living.  Cost-of-living in Corpus Christi, Texas, is inexpensive 
and ample opportunities exist for cultural/artistic and outdoor 
activities.  San Antonio is approximately 2 hours to the northwest, Austin 
3 hours to the northwest, and Houston 3 hours to the northeast.  

I am looking to fill this position rather quickly, so to be considered for 
the position, please email me, Dr. Mike Wetz at michael.w...@tamucc.edu, 
as soon as possible. Along with a letter of interest, please send your 
C.V., unofficial transcripts and GRE scores.  For more information on my 
laboratory and research interests, please see:  
http://sci.tamucc.edu/~mwetz/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship- Estuarine Ecology

[Michael Wetz]

I am seeking a motivated student to fill a graduate assistantship at the 
M.S. or Ph.D. level in the Marine Biology Program at Texas AM University-
Corpus Christi (http://marinebiology.tamucc.edu/).  The position is 
available beginning in either late August, 2010, or January 1, 2011.  The 
research project will focus on the role of top-down (i.e., grazing) vs. 
bottom-up (i.e., light, nutrients) environmental factors in determining 
estuarine phytoplankton bloom potentials and community composition.  My 
lab conducts research on estuarine/coastal phytoplankton ecology, nutrient 
 organic matter cycling in the coastal zone, food-web dynamics, and 
impacts of anthropogenic  climate change on coastal ecosystems.  TAMU-CC 
is affiliated with the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies 
(http://harteresearchinstitute.org/), which is where our research labs are 
located.  This study will require the student to spend some time during 
spring and summer of the next few years at a field station in Morehead 
City, NC.  I would also envision a spin-off of this work to develop in 
coastal Texas waters.

Candidates should have a background in ecology or marine science and 
should possess strong quantitative skills.  The assistantship will be 
grant-supported and has an excellent stipend relative to the cost-of-
living.  Cost-of-living in Corpus Christi, Texas, is inexpensive and ample 
opportunities exist for cultural/artistic and outdoor activities.  San 
Antonio is approximately 2 hours to the northwest, Austin 3 hours to the 
northwest, and Houston 3 hours to the northeast.  

Interested candidates should email me, Dr. Mike Wetz at mw...@fsu.edu, by 
July 24th, 2010. Please include a letter of interest, C.V., unofficial 
transcripts and GRE scores.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, evolutionary ecology of plant-herbivore interactions, Univ. WI

[David Inouye]

Graduate Research Assistantship

Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Herbivore Interactions
University of Wisconsin, Madison


A Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S. - Ph.D. or Ph.D. only) is 
available for work with the research groups of Rick Lindroth and Eric 
Kruger at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Funded by a new, 
five-year NSF grant, this research addresses genetic, ontogenetic and 
environmental factors that influence aspen defense (chemical 
resistance, tolerance, escape) against mammalian herbivores (e.g., 
deer). Primary objectives of the work are to: 1) characterize aspen 
chemical defense traits, 2) assess costs/benefits of resistance, 
tolerance and escape, and 3) evaluate the selective impact of 
browsing on the genetic structure of defense traits in an 
experimental population. Applicants must be interested in 
investigating both the chemical and population genetics aspects of 
plant-herbivore interactions. Applicants should pursue admission to 
the graduate program in http://www.zoology.wisc.edu/Zoology 
(Ecology), http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/Forest and 
Wildlife Ecology, or http://www.botany.wisc.edu/Botany.


For more information about the Lindroth and Kruger research groups, visit:
http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth/http://entomology.wisc.edu/~lindroth/
http://forest.wisc.edu/facstaff/kruger.html

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a premier institution for 
research in ecology and evolution, and has ranked among the top five 
research universities in the United States for each of the past 20 years.


Qualifications:

Highly motivated individuals with superior academic credentials and 
strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. Well-developed 
interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates must be able to work 
independently as well as part of a collaborative research team.


Stipend/benefits:

50% Research Assistantships currently provide a stipend of $ $20,184 
(12 mo.), tuition waiver, and excellent medical/dental health plans.


Position available beginning in summer or fall of 2010.

Inquiries:
Send preliminary e-mail letter of inquiry, describing research 
interests and academic qualifications, to:


Dr. Rick Lindroth
mailto:lindr...@wisc.edulindr...@wisc.edu

237 Russell Labs
1630 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI  53706 U.S.A.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantship, Microbial Ecology, Antarctica

[Christine Foreman]

A graduate research assistantship is available for a highly qualified
student at Montana State University. The successful applicant will be
involved in an NSF-funded project that examines microbial communities and
dissolved organic matter in the Transantarctic Mountains and McMurdo Dry
Valleys of Antarctica.   The student will be based at MSU, but will
collaborate with students and PI’s at the University of Colorado-Boulder
(McKnight) and The Ohio State University (Chin). Field work will be
conducted in Antarctica.

Ph.D. students are preferred, but M.S. students may apply. The assistantship
includes a stipend, tuition, health insurance and expenses for research.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Christine Foreman
(cfore...@montana.edu) and send a letter of interest (prior accomplishments,
research experience and interests, future career goals), a CV, transcripts,
and GRE scores. Details about the graduate program at Montana State
University can be found through the Department of Land Resources and
Environmental Sciences (http://landresources.montana.edu), and the graduate
school (http://www.montana.edu/wwwdg/).  Start date is summer/fall 2009.

Founded in 1893 in the scenic Gallatin Valley just north of Yellowstone
National Park, Montana State University has a total enrollment of 12,000
students, including ~ 1,200 graduate students. MSU is recognized as one of
94 U.S. research universities representing the top tier of the Carnegie
Foundation rankings. Research funding currently exceeds $100 million
annually and has been growing steadily. For more information see the MSU
website at http://www.montana.edu. Named an All-American City, Bozeman is an
attractive, culturally alive city located in the northern Rocky Mountain
region. The 70,000 residents of Bozeman and nearby communities enjoy
excellent schools, diversified medical facilities, a vibrant cultural and
arts scene, and one of the most superb year-round recreational areas in the
nation, including two world-class ski areas, blue ribbon trout fishing
streams and the Gallatin National Forest.