[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Wetland Revegetation, Predictive Modeling for Wetland Restoration, and Seed/Seedling Functional Traits

[Karin Kettenring]

The Kettenring Wetland Ecology Lab in the Department of Watershed 
Sciences and the Ecology Center at Utah State University has openings 
for 1-2 M.S. graduate students starting fall 2018 or spring 2019.  
Projects will focus on techniques for seed-based wetland restoration; 
variation in functional traits among seed sources; and predictive 
modeling for wetland revegetation.  All projects will focus on Great 
Salt Lake wetlands and will be under the guidance of Dr. Karin 
Kettenring (http://karinkettenring.weebly.com/), whose research focuses 
on plant ecology and genetics, wetland restoration, and invasive species 
ecology and management.  Students with a background and interest in seed 
ecology, plant propagation, climate change and wetlands, genetic 
diversity, or predictive modeling for restoration are particularly 
encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should email Dr. Kettenring 
(karin.kettenr...@usu.edu) with their transcripts (unofficial okay), GRE 
scores, a statement of research interests, and a resume or CV.  Review 
of applicants will begin August 27, 2018, and continue until the 
position is filled.  Utah State University is located in picturesque 
Logan, UT, a community of 100,000 people situated 85 miles north of Salt 
Lake City.  Logan has a low cost of living and is located in a semi-
rural mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, wetlands, lakes, rivers, 
and mountains that provide unparalleled recreational opportunities.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships - River Corridor Biogeochemistry & Hydrogeology

[Ashley Helton]

Dr. Ashley Helton and Dr. Marty Briggs are accepting applications for
graduate students (MS and PhD) at University of Connecticut for
Spring/Summer 2019 in stream/river biogeochemistry and river corridor
hydrogeology. The student(s) will be co-advised by Ashley (Department of
Natural Resources & the Environment, University of Connecticut) and Marty
(USGS Hydrogeophysics Branch in Storrs, CT).  The student(s) will be funded
through projects that explore relationships between groundwater discharge
to surface water and nitrogen cycling within near-stream sediments.


Top candidates will have an MS (PhD position) or BS (MS position) in a
related discipline (natural resources, geology, ecology, etc.) and related
field, laboratory, and/or modeling experience in biogeochemistry or
hydrogeology. Ideally, the Graduate Research Assistant(s) will begin in
January, 2019, but later start dates can be negotiated.


To apply, contact Ashley Helton via email (ashley.hel...@uconn.edu) with
the following information: CV, GPA and GRE scores, contact information for
three professional references, and a brief statement of research
experience/interests/career goals.


See the following links for more information on


   -  Ashley’s research program: www.ashleyhelton.weebly.com
   - Marty’s research program:
   
https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/martin-a-briggs?qt-staff_profile_science_products=3#qt-staff_profile_science_products
   - Department of Natural Resources and the Environment:
   http://www.nre.uconn.edu/
   - Graduate School at the University of Connecticut:
   http://grad.uconn.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Water and Soil Quality

[Eric Holzmueller]

Graduate Research Assistantships in Water and Soil Quality.  Southern
Illinois University Carbondale

The Department of Forestry at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU)
announces the availability of a Ph.D. and M.S. research assistantship
beginning in May or August 2018.  Assistantships include annual stipends of
$17,856 for M.S. students and $19,320 for Ph.D. students and a tuition waiver.

Successful candidates will join a team of researchers and graduate students
led by Karl W.J. Williard and Jon E. Schoonover.  The team is investigating
water and soil quality responses to various management practices in
agricultural watersheds, including cover crops, gypsum applications,
saturated buffers, and tillage.  Assistantships are funded through grants
from the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council.  Research will
include significant field and laboratory components.

Qualified applicants should possess a M.S. or bachelor’s degree in soil
science, agronomy, forestry, environmental science, chemistry, biology, or a
related discipline.  Please email a letter of interest, resume, and GRE
scores to Dr. Karl Williard, willi...@siu.edu and Dr. Jon Schoonover,
jsch...@siu.edu by April 12, 2018 for full consideration.  Contact Dr.
Williard with any questions at 618-453-7478.  Please visit the following web
sites for information on the M.S. program in the Department of Forestry 
http://forestry.siu.edu/  and the Ph.D. program in Agricultural Sciences
http://coas.siu.edu/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Wetland Revegetation, Restoration Genetics, or Seed Ecology

[Karin Kettenring]

The Kettenring Wetland Ecology Lab in the Department of Watershed Sciences
and the Ecology Center at Utah State University has openings for 1-2 MS
graduate students, starting fall 2017 or spring 2018.  Projects could focus
on techniques for reestablishing native plants in wetland restorations; the
importance of genetic diversity in revegetation success; seed sourcing for
restoration; climate change and seed ecology; and/or the role of plants in
supporting ecosystem function and services restoration.  All projects will
focus on Great Salt Lake wetlands and will be under the guidance of Dr.
Karin Kettenring (http://karinkettenring.weebly.com/), whose research
emphasizes plant ecology and genetics, wetland restoration, and ecosystem
management.  Students with a background and interest in seed ecology, plant
propagation, climate change and wetlands, and/or wetland restoration are
particularly encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates should email Dr.
Kettenring (karin.kettenr...@usu.edu) with their transcripts (unofficial
okay), GRE scores, a statement of research interests, and a resume or CV.
Review of applicants will begin July 14, 2017, and continue until the
position is filled.  Utah State University is located in picturesque Logan,
UT, a community of 100,000 people situated 85 miles north of Salt Lake
City.  Logan has a low cost of living and is located in a semi-rural
mountain basin with nearby ski resorts, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and
mountains providing unparalleled recreational opportunities.


*Karin M. Kettenring, Ph.D.*
Associate Professor, Wetland Ecology
Ecology Center and Department of Watershed Sciences
Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University

karin.kettenr...@usu.edu | 435.797.2546 | 5210 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT
84322
Office: Natural Resources 230
Lab: Natural Resources 111
karinkettenring.weebly.com

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in the Environmental Sciences

[Joseph N. Boyer]

The Center for the Environment (CFE) at Plymouth State University (PSU) in 
NH is inviting applications for graduate research assistantships in the 
environmental sciences.  CFE supports environmental research across 
multiple departments and disciplines.

Students often collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty, 
students, and scientists from other academic, governmental, and non- 
governmental organizations including organizations such as Hubbard Brook 
Experimental Forest, White Mountain National Forest, NH Department of 
Environmental Services, Appalachian Mountain Club, and multiple lake 
associations.

Current research areas of interest include:
- Issues in Lake Management
- Environmental Aesthetics
- Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change
- Human Impacts on Biodiversity

The participating degree programs include Departments of Environmental 
Science & Policy (ESP), Biological Sciences (BIO), and Atmospheric Science 
& Chemistry (ASC).  Applications should be submitted to PSU�s  Graduate 
Studies. The GRA stipend and tuition support are supported through CFE but 
the MS degree resides in and is managed by the respective department. The 
student�s academic advisor must be CFE Affiliated Faculty in order to 
apply 
for the GRA.

For more information about the MS in Environmental Science & Policy, please 
contact Program Coordinator, Shannon Rogers shrog...@plymouth.edu. For more 
information about the MS in Biology, please contact Program Coordinator, 
Heather Doherty hedohe...@plymouth.edu.  For more information about the MS 
in Applied Meteorology, please contact Program Coordinator, Eric Hoffman 
ehoff...@plymouth.edu.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate research assistantships available - Forest Ecophysiology

[Heidi Renninger]

Graduate student research assistantships are available in the Forest 
Ecophysiology lab of Dr. Heidi Renninger in the Department of Forestry 
(http://www.cfr.msstate.edu/forestry/) at Mississippi State University 
starting in the Fall, 2016.  Broadly, our lab seeks to understand how the 
physical environment affects plant physiological functioning in terms of 
productivity and water use and how environmental change will alter plant 
and ecosystem function in the future.  Specific research projects are open 
and could include (but are not limited to) any of the following topics:  
physiological functioning of bottomland hardwood tree species in terms of 
the ecosystem services they provide, environmental controls on 
productivity of Southern woody biofuel crops, structure/function 
relationships in xylem and phloem across plant types, ecophysiology of 
Southern invasive plant species.More information about the graduate 
school at Mississippi State University can be found here:  
(http://www.grad.msstate.edu/).  To learn more about the position, please 
contact Heidi Renninger at heidi.rennin...@msstate.edu.  Interested 
students are encouraged to submit a letter stating their goals for 
graduate school as well as a resume/CV to Dr. Renninger prior to 
submitting an online application.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships Coastal and Estuarine Wetlands

[Mark Stolt]

*Graduate Research Assistantships Coastal and Estuarine Wetlands*

We are seeking individuals with experience in tidal wetlands, coastal
habitats, wetland ecology, or soil-environmental science to study salt
marshes and shallow subtidal estuarine ecosystems of the glaciated
northeast. Our focus is on mapping intertidal and subtidal ecosystems,
investigating the change in distribution of these systems as a result of
global change, understanding effects of sea level rise on ecosystem and
soil dynamics, developing ecological site descriptions, and assessing
soil-landscape based management strategies to combat salt marsh loss from
sea-level rise. Applicants should be available to start by June 1, 2016 and
have an excellent academic record, work ethic, quantitative skills, as well
as be physically fit and capable of field work wetlands. Please send CV,
college transcripts, and statement of interest to: Dr. Mark Stolt,
Department of Natural Resources Science, One Greenhouse Road, University of
Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 02881, phone 401-874-2915, fax 401-874-4561,
mst...@uri.edu URIs Department of Natural Resources Science conducts
research in wetland and watershed science, GIS, wildlife and environmental
management, soil ecology, and soil-environmental science.

-- 

Mark H. Stolt
Professor of Pedology and Soil-Environmental Science
Department of Natural Resources Science
112 Kingston Coastal Institute
1 Greenhouse Road
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
voice 401-874-2915
fax 401-874-4561
mst...@uri.edu

[ECOLOG-L] graduate research assistantships in pollinator ecology

[Mcintyre, Nancy]

Graduate Research Assistantships (M.S. and Ph.D.)
Pollinator Ecology and Conservation
Texas Tech University, Lubbock
_

Start date:  Spring or early Summer 2016

We are seeking graduate students to participate in a multi-disciplinary project 
focused on insect pollinators including the application of conservation 
practices on agricultural lands. Our team and their research areas include: Dr. 
Scott Longing (entomology), Dr. Cynthia McKenney (horticulture), Dr. Nancy 
McIntyre (landscape ecology and community ecology), Dr. Chuck West (grassland 
ecology and production), and Dr. Robert Cox (rangeland plant ecology and 
conservation). Graduate students will have the opportunity to focus on one or 
more of these areas of research.

A main goal of the project is to develop information that assists producers in 
adopting conservation practices to promote pollinator health, through studies 
that address habitat resources of pollinators and associated insect 
communities.  Studies will involve both large-scale agricultural crop systems 
and smaller farms (e.g. apple and pumpkin production). The project will consist 
of multiple related studies, of which one or more will be the focus of graduate 
research:


  *   Field and laboratory experimentation to investigate plant attractiveness 
to pollinators and co-occurrences of managed honey bees and wild bees
  *   Surveys of existing plant communities and non-plant habitats of native 
bees
  *   Pollinator habitat restoration including implementation of NRCS 
conservation practices on large and small scale farming systems
  *   Assessment of pollinator communities and relationships with pest 
occurrences, other beneficial insects and environmental factors


Qualifications:  B.S. or M.S. degree in plant and soil science, entomology, 
biology, environmental science, ecology or other related discipline.  Strong 
written and oral communication skills.  GRE scores are required.  The ability 
to operate and troubleshoot farm equipment and experience in farming systems is 
highly desirable for at least one of the positions.

Stipend and Benefits: Competitive stipend, with health care benefits and 
tuition waver.  The Ph.D.-level graduate student should have an opportunity to 
supplement the three-year GRA with a one-year teaching assistantship.

Location:  Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock and has an enrollment of 
more than 35,000 students. Lubbock has a population of approximately 240,000 
and sits at an elevation of 3,200 ft on the Southern High Plains in western 
Texas.  The region has extensive agricultural land-use, with approximately 3 
million acres of cotton produced annually.  Other agricultural production in 
the region includes apples, watermelons, cantaloupes, peanuts, peaches, grass 
seed, sorghum and corn.

As a single PDF, submit a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts 
and names and contact information for three references to Dr. Scott Longing at 
scott.long...@ttu.edu.  Selected individuals will 
be requested to submit a formal application to the Department of Plant and Soil 
Science (http://www.pssc.ttu.edu/) and the Graduate School 
(https://www.depts.ttu.edu/gradschool/admissions/) at Texas Tech University.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Forestry at Humboldt State University

[Jeffrey Kane]

USDA-NIFA- Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grant
Graduate Research Assistant Positions in Natural Resources 
at Humboldt State University

As a part of the Climate change Adaptation and Management for Biodiversity
to promote Inclusion and Opportunities for Hispanic students (CAMBIO)
program, the Department of Forestry and Wildland Resources at Humboldt State
University seeks applications from highly-motivated students interested in
pursuing graduate studies in Forestry, Watershed, and Wildland Resources
(http://www2.humboldt.edu/fwr/program/graduate_degrees).  The CAMBIO program
aims to increase the representation of Hispanic students in HSU’s Forestry
and Wildland Resources graduate program, and ultimately in the Natural
Resource professions. 

Students interested in research on climate change related issues for natural
resources are encouraged to contact faculty members in the following
research areas:

-Fire and Forest Ecology (Jeffrey Kane, jk...@humboldt.edu)
-Forest Policy, Human Dimensions, and Economics (Erin Kelly,
erin.ke...@humboldt.edu)
-Rangeland and Soil Resources (Edward Vasquez, ed.vasq...@humboldt.edu)
-Watershed Resources (Andrew Stubblefield, andrew.stubblefi...@humboldt.edu)

For additional information on these and other faculty members in the
Department of Forestry and Wildland Resources visit:
http://www2.humboldt.edu/fwr/faculty.

ASSISTANTSHIP BENEFITS 
• Stipend: $10,000 per year for MS student (for 2 years) 
• Funding to attend 1-2 conferences

ELIGIBILITY 
Strong candidates for admission to the HSU, Department of Forestry and
Wildland Resources graduate program will have: 
• Grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale in all college and
university work 
• GRE scores in the top 40th% (~ 150 Verbal, 150 Quantitative, 4.5
Analytical Writing)
• Demonstrated research interest and experience in the natural resource fields

HOW TO APPLY FOR FALL 2015 ACADEMIC YEAR 
For consideration, send an email with the subject line “CAMBIO graduate
student application” and the following attachments (as a .docx or .pdf
file): 1) a CV/resume (including GPA, GRE scores and complete contact
information); 2) a letter of interest (clearly stated research interests and
background); and 3) names and contact information of three references to one
of the faculty members.  For guaranteed consideration submit emails by
January 1st, 2015.

After an initial review, top student candidates will be asked to submit a
formal application through CSUMentor
(http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/) by February 1st, 2015 (or until
positions are filled).  A total of five assistantships will be available to
qualified students, starting Fall 2015.  Students who do not have a previous
degree in forestry are eligible for admission to the program.  However,
students who are admitted may, depending on graduate thesis topic, be
required to take prerequisite undergraduate Forestry and Wildland Resources
courses. 
This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. Hispanic/Latino
students – and individuals who come from backgrounds that are historically
underrepresented in the sciences – are especially encouraged to apply.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships: urban ecosystem ecology and ecosystem services of green infrastructure at University of Maryland

[Mitchell Pavao-Zuckerman]

I am seeking two graduate students (either PhD or MS candidates) to start Fall 
2015 to work on 
questions in urban ecosystem ecology, green infrastructure, and urban ecosystem 
service 
assessment at the University of Maryland.  Students will help develop projects 
to answer 
questions about the drivers of ecosystem function in urban environments, with a 
particular focus 
on understanding how design, decision making, and planning affect urban 
ecosystems and the 
services they provide. The lab investigates biogeochemical and ecohydrologic 
responses of 
green infrastructure, urban soils, and urban forests, and collaborates with 
hydrologists, 
engineers, landscape architects, geographers, and planners. These projects and 
positions will 
be part of a new University of Maryland Center for Sustainability in the Built 
Environment that 
links research in energy, environment, and water resources associated with the 
built 
environment.   

Applicants should have a degree in ecology, environmental science, soil 
science, geography, or 
closely related field (an MS degree is required for the PhD program). 
Experience in field data 
collection and analysis with spatial and statistical software (e.g., ArcGIS, 
SAS, R) is required. 
Experience in soils, biogeochemistry, use of sensors and data loggers, 
ecosystem service 
assessment, or remote sensing approaches are desired.  Interest in 
interdisciplinary 
collaboration is also strongly desired.  Successful applicants will be 
self-motivated and able to 
work well in teams. 

My lab is currently at The University of Arizona, but is moving to the 
University of Maryland, 
College Park starting summer 2015. The students would be enrolled in the 
Department of 
Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Maryland. See program 
websites for 
more information on application and program details (http://enst.umd.edu and 
http://enst.umd.edu/graduate). Assistantships include a full tuition waiver, 
salary, and benefits - 
the students would start in Fall 2015.   
  
For details on the assistantship or project, contact Dr. Mitchell 
Pavao-Zuckerman 
  or visit http://pavaozuckerman.wordpress.com/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships

[Melody Bernot]

Two MS and two PhD Research Assistant positions are available at Ball State
University (BSU), Muncie, Indiana. Students will join federally-funded
collaborative research projects studying emerging contaminants in aquatic
ecosystems in conjunction with ongoing research in the laboratory of Dr.
Melody Bernot (www.mjbernot.iweb.bsu.edu/index.htm) in the Department of
Biology. Doctoral students would join the BSU interdisciplinary PhD
Environmental Science program
(http://cms.bsu.edu/academic/collegesanddepartments/environmentalscience). 

Graduate Research Assistantships are available beginning January 2015.
Interested students should contact Melody Bernot (mjber...@bsu.edu) for
additional information and to discuss individual research interests.
Students should apply to Ball State University by November 1, 2014 for 
full consideration. Details on the application process can be found at 
http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/GradSchool.aspx.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships

[Jennifer Mattei]

Institution:  Environmental Science & Management Program, Department of 
Biology, Sacred Heart University

Location:  Fairfield, Connecticut

Job Description:  We invite applications for four Graduate Research 
Assistantships for the spring and summer 2015 (March through September).  
These positions are funded by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, CT Sea 
Grant, and DuPont Company.  Two research positions will focus on the 
population dynamics of horseshoe crabs in Long Island Sound.  Research 
assistants will participate in research projects examining the distribution 
and abundance of juvenile horseshoe crabs, egg viability, hatching success, 
nest community ecology, and development of larval horseshoe crabs. Two 
research positions will focus on the effects of climate change and the 
restoration of coastal habitat from both the abiotic and biotic perspectives 
at Stratford Point in CT.  GRAs will work closely with a team of students, 
professors, engineers and conservationists to collect baseline data.  GRAs 
will assist in the collecting data on aquatic and terrestrial invertebrate 
diversity, plant diversity, fish diversity, bird diversity, water quality, 
changes in sediment deposition and characteristics.  We will also be 
planting native woody plants and controlling the spread of invasive species.

Qualifications:  Full time students currently enrolled in Environmental 
Science & Management, Professional Science Master’s program at SHU (Fall 
2014 open for enrollment) and in good academic standing: 
http://www.sacredheart.edu/admissions/graduate/applynow/
 
Support: Research Assistants will receive a stipend (~$8,000-10,000).
  
Application: Currently accepting students for fall 2014: please send resume, 
cover letter detailing relevant experience, and contact info for 2 
references to Professor Mattei (matt...@sacredheart.edu) 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Fire Ecology – University of Idaho

[Beth Newingham]

We are seeking two highly motivated students to pursue a Ph.D. or M.S. in 
Natural Resources at the 
Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences at the University of Idaho 
with a focus in fire 
ecology. Two research assistantships are available on a Joint Fire Science 
funded project. The project 
focuses on how vegetation recovery and fuel conditions in past fires influence 
fuels and future fire 
management in five western U.S. ecosystems. We collaborate with the Rocky 
Mountain Research 
Station of the US Forest Service. We will re-measure existing plots and 
additional plots to fill 
landscape-level stratifications at 15 fires that burned in five different 
ecosystems in Washington, 
Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, South Dakota, Colorado, and Alaska. 
Applicants should have 
spatial analysis skills, quantitative skills, fieldwork experience, and an 
interest in fire ecology. Strong 
writing skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and the desire to work 
in a team are essential.

All assistantships will have duration of two years for MS and three years for 
PhD, starting in August 
2014 or January 2015. All assistantships include a stipend of $17,500 
‐ $21,000 per annum and a 
waiver of out-of-state tuition. The university is an AA/EEO employer and 
encourages applications 
from women and minorities. For more information, contact Eva Strand 
(e...@uidaho.edu), Beth 
Newingham (b...@uidaho.edu), or Penny Morgan (pmor...@uidaho.edu).

To apply, please email Eva Strand (e...@uidaho.edu) a cover letter describing 
your research 
interests, goals and relevant experience, a complete CV, college transcripts, 
GRE scores and contact 
information of three referees. Review of applications will begin immediately, 
and the positions will 
remain open until a suitable candidate is found. After selection, the 
successful candidate will apply 
to be admitted to the College of Graduate Studies of the University of Idaho; 
detailed information 
about the application procedure is available online at 
www.uidaho.edu/graduateadmissions.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Water and Soil Quality. Southern Illinois University

[Eric Holzmueller]

Graduate Research Assistantships in Water and Soil Quality.  Southern
Illinois University.  The Department of Forestry at Southern Illinois
University (SIU) announces the availability of two M.S. or  Ph.D. research
assistantships beginning in August 2014.  Assistantships include annual
stipends of $18,200 for M.S. students and $19,700 for Ph.D. candidates, a
tuition waiver, and health benefits.
Successful candidates will join a team of researchers and graduate
students, led by Karl W.J. Williard and Jon E. Schoonover, who are
investigating water and soil quality responses to various management
practices in agricultural watersheds.  Project one focuses on identifying
critical source areas of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in headwater
agricultural watersheds and determining the fate and transport of
environmentally smart nitrogen (ESN) fertilizer in central Illinois
agricultural fields.  Project two focuses on assessing the soil and water
quality impacts of various conservation tillage regimes and no till in
central Illinois.  Projects are funded by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
 Research will include significant field and laboratory components.
Qualified applicants should possess a M.S. or bachelor’s degree in soil
science, agronomy, environmental science, forestry, chemistry, biology, or a
related discipline.  Please email a letter of interest and resume to Dr.
Karl Williard, willi...@siu.edu and Dr. Jon Schoonover, jsch...@siu.edu,
Department of Forestry, Mailcode 4411, Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale, IL, 62901-4411.  Tel: 618-453-7478.  Please visit the following
web sites for more information on Dr. Williard’s and Dr. Schoonover’s
Watershed Science Research group  at http://mypage.siu.edu/williard/ and
http://mypage.siu.edu/jschoon/ the Department of Forestry 
http://forestry.siu.edu/  and the Ph.D. program in Agricultural Sciences
http://coas.siu.edu/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships

[JD Booker]

Applications are being accepted for 2-3 graduate research assistantships
(MSc or PhD) to begin in June 2014.  General area of emphasis can be
selected from ecological simulation modeling, plant ecohydrology, dynamics
of grassland-woodland ecotones, or belowground structure of plant
communities.  Individual projects may concentrate on laboratory, greenhouse,
or field studies.  Field studies will likely be located in the Edwards
Plateau, South Texas, and Coastal Prairies regions of Texas.  The specific
research topic investigated will be designed around the interests and
qualifications of the student but will be part of an on-going research
program that includes the following projects:

Use of simulation modeling to investigate landscape-level ecological and
hydrologic responses to succession and changes in climate, fire regime, and
land management practices;

Development of ecological simulation models for the San Antonio River
watershed and the San Antonio Bay ecosystems;
 
Effect of long-term precipitation patterns on grassland-woodland dynamics
and associated ecohydrology;
 
Ecological, climatic, and management factors associated with the increase in
huisache woodlands;
 
Root architecture and water-use differences among shortgrass, midgrass, and
shrub species; and
 
Use of simulation modeling to investigate ecohydrologic relationships in
urban ecosystems.

The student’s home department will be either Plant and Soil Science or
Natural Resources Management, depending on the interests of the student.

Applicants should send 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, 3) copies of
transcripts and GRE scores, and 4) names, addresses, phone numbers, and
email addresses of a minimum of three references to:

Dr. Terry McLendon
Research Professor
Department of Plant and Soil Science and  
Department of Natural Resources Management
Box 42122
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas  79409-2122
806-742-2838 extension 252
terry.mclen...@ttu.edu

 


Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with
disabilities, and veterans,and we consider the needs of dual career couples.
  

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships available to work with SSCZO

[Erin Stacy]

Up to four research assistantships are available for Fall 2014 for work 
in the Southern Sierra Critical Zone Observatory (SSCZO). See 
criticalzone.org/sierra for background on the SSCZO. Available positions 
will cover research interest in the areas of mountain hydrology, ecosystem 
ecology and biogeochemistry, soil microbiology and organic matter processes, 
and geochemistry. Preference given to applicants interested in pursuing a 
Ph.D.
Graduate students at UC Merced join an interdisciplinary graduate group. 
SSCZO faculty are members of the Environmental Systems (ES) graduate 
group(es.ucmerced.edu), and some are also members of the Quantitative and 
Systems Biology (QSB) graduate group(qsb.ucmerced.edu).
 Please see graduatedivision.ucmerced.edu/academic‐studies for more 
information about graduate programs at UC Merced. 
The Environmental Systems graduate program trains students to tackle the 
most challenging problems facing our planet – water, soil, climate, energy 
and resources. Through understanding the Earth as an integrated system of 
atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere that intersects human 
society, ES students are uniquely poised to address critical research needs 
of the environment and its sustainability. Graduates are prepared for 
careers in academia, research, government, and industry that integrate 
expertise from across engineering, natural sciences and social sciences. 

Applicants are encouraged to communicate with SSCZO faculty, including 
Professors Roger Bales (rba...@ucmerced.edu), Martha Conklin 
(mconk...@ucmerced.edu), Stephen C. Hart (sha...@ucmerced.edu), Asmeret 
Asefaw Berhe (aabe...@ucmerced.edu), or Marilyn Fogel (mfo...@ucmerced.edu). 

The application deadline for Fall semester 2014 enrollment is January 
15th, 2014. For early consideration for admission and financial support to 
the Ph.D.program, apply by December 15th, 2013. Please visit the Graduate 
Division application page 
(graduatedivision.ucmerced.edu/prospectivestudents/how‐apply) to 
submit 
application materials. 
Opportunity also posted on the SSCZO website, with a PDF file of the 
posting. http://criticalzone.org/sierra/news/story/research-assistantships- 
available-to-work-with-ssczo/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Forest Soils/Biogeochemistry

[Ivan Fernandez]

Graduate Research Assistantships in Forest Soils/Biogeochemistry

 Two Graduate Research Assistantships will be available in 2012 in the area
of forest soils and ecosystem biogeochemistry in the laboratory of Ivan
Fernandez at the University of Maine.  We are seeking highly motivated
students interested in developing their research within the context of a
larger multi-disciplinary team.  Students seeking a Ph.D. or highly
qualified M.S. students may apply.  Applicants with research experience in
forest soils, ecology, environmental science or biogeochemistry are
preferred.  The assistantship includes a competitive stipend, tuition, and
health insurance.  There are several degree program major options available
to the students, depending on their background and professional interests,
such as Forest Resources or Ecology and Environmental Sciences.

 Both positions will include rigorous field research as well as detailed
laboratory studies.  One position will focus on the use of biochar as a
soil amendment to develop an advanced biofuel pathway for New England.  The
research will be conducted as part of a multidisciplinary research project,
and approaches for the use of biochar will include both mesocosm and field
experiments.  The second position will focus on the biogeochemistry of soil
response to long-term whole-watershed acidification, nitrogen enrichment,
and recovery.  Specific emphasis will be on sulfate and base cation
response mechanisms in soils. This project also is part of a larger,
long-term, multi-disciplinary, and collaborative research team.  Other
opportunities are also possible in the overall program in 2013.

 The University of Maine is Maine’s Land Grant/Sea Grant flagship
institution, conveniently located near Acadia National Park on the scenic
Maine coast, and the mountains of the Mt. Katahdin and the Moosehead Lake
regions.  For more information about The University of Maine visit
http://www.umaine.edu/.

 Interested applicants are encouraged to send a letter of interest (prior
accomplishments, research experience and interests, future career goals), a
CV, transcripts, and GRE scores.  Details about the graduate admissions
process at The University of Maine can be found at The Graduate School web
site (http://www.umaine.edu/graduate/ ).
Please contact:  Dr. Ivan J. Fernandez, University of Maine, School of
Forest Resources and Climate Change Institute, 5722 Deering Hall – Room 1,
Orono, ME 04469-5722. 207-581-2932. E-mail: iva...@maine.edu.



-- 
Ivan J. Fernandez, Ph.D.
University of Maine
5722 Deering Hall - Room 1
Orono, ME 04469-5722
USA

Phone: (207) 581-2932
FAX:(207) 581-2999
e-mail: iva...@maine.edu

School of Forest Resources
 http://www.forest.umaine.edu/
Climate Change Institute
 http://www.climatechange.umaine.edu/
Department of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences
 http://www.umaine.edu/pse/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Water and Soil Quality

[Eric Holzmueller]

Graduate Research Assistantships in Water and Soil Quality.  Southern
Illinois University Carbondale.  The Department of Forestry at Southern
Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) announces the availability of two M.S.
or  Ph.D. research assistantships beginning in May or August 2012. 
Assistantships include annual stipends of $17,300 for M.S. students and
$19,000 for Ph.D. candidates, a tuition waiver, and health benefits.

Successful candidates will join a team of researchers and graduate students,
led by Karl W.J. Williard and Jon E. Schoonover, who are investigating water
and soil quality responses to various management practices in agricultural
watersheds.  Project one focuses on investigating the fate and transport of
environmentally smart nitrogen (ESN) fertilizer in central Illinois
agricultural fields as well as identifying critical source areas of N and
phosphorus (P) in headwater agricultural watersheds.  Project two is a plot
level study examining the fate of N and P fertilizers in riparian buffers as
well as how biochar amendments influence water quality. Research will
include significant field and laboratory components.

Qualified applicants should possess a M.S. or bachelor’s degree in soil
science, forestry, environmental science, agronomy, chemistry, biology, or a
related discipline.  Please email a letter of interest and resume to Dr.
Karl Williard, willi...@siu.edu and Dr. Jon Schoonover, jsch...@siu.edu,
Department of Forestry, Mailcode 4411, Southern Illinois University,
Carbondale, IL, 62901-4411.  Tel: 618-453-7478.  Please visit the following
web sites for more information on Dr. Williard’s and Dr. Schoonover’s
Watershed Science Research group  at http://mypage.siu.edu/williard/ and
http://mypage.siu.edu/jschoon/ the Department of Forestry 
http://www.forestry.siu.edu/  and the Ph.D. program in Agricultural Sciences
http://coas.siu.edu/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Evolutionary Ecology

[Kristina Hufford]

We are seeking to recruit two highly motivated graduate students (one M.S. and 
the other Ph.D.) to study ecological genetic and landscape approaches to plant 
community restoration at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.  Research will 
investigate genotype-environment interactions relevant for plant establishment 
at restoration sites in high elevation ecosystems.  Prospective students with a 
background in natural resources, ecology, and/or population genetics are 
encouraged to apply.



Qualifications include a strong academic record and interest in evolutionary 
ecology and ecological restoration.   Evidence of excellent written and 
analytical skills, as well as enthusiasm for field and laboratory research will 
be a plus.  Applicants for the Ph.D. assistantship should have completed a 
Master's degree by summer 2012.



Each graduate assistantship includes a generous annual stipend, tuition and 
fees, health insurance and research support for either two years (M.S.) or 
three years (Ph.D.).  To apply, please send application materials, including a 
cover letter and copies of transcripts, GRE scores, resume and contact 
information for 3 references to Dr. Kristina Hufford: 
khuff...@uwyo.edu



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


The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart 
of the Rocky Mountain West. Located on a high plain between the Laramie and 
Snowy Range mountains, Laramie has more than 200 days of sunshine a year and 
near year-round outdoor activities that include skiing, hiking, camping, 
bicycling, fishing and climbing.  The community provides the advantages of a 
major university and a distinctive identity as an important city in a frontier 
state.  Laramie is near many of Colorado's major cities and university 
communities (Fort Collins: 1 hour; Boulder: 1.5 hours; Denver: 2 hours). More 
information about the University and its regional setting is available on the 
University's website: (www.uwyo.edu). More information 
regarding ongoing research projects can be found at: 
http://www.uwyo.edu/esm/faculty-and-staff/kristina-hufford.html



Ecosystem Science and Management
University of Wyoming
Dept. 3354
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071  USA
(307) 766-5587

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate research assistantships, Plymouth State University M.S. program

[David Inouye]

The Center for the Environment at Plymouth State University is 
inviting applications for the Master of Science program in 
Environmental Science and Policy. The work of the Center for the 
Environment (CFE) is primarily focused on the White Mountains and 
Lakes Region of New Hampshire or in the broader New England region, 
and applies the environmental sciences and interdisciplinary 
approaches to important environmental issues. Students will have 
opportunities to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty 
and students, and scientists from other institutions working at the 
Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest and other academic, governmental, 
and non-governmental organizations. Individuals from all disciplinary 
backgrounds will be considered.


Graduate research assistantships (GRA) may be available in the areas 
of hydrology, forest ecology, environmental social sciences, or a 
combination of those topics. Students receiving assistantships will 
conduct field sampling, analytical, and/or theoretical work on 
projects related to our mission. Research topics for the 
assistantships are varied, but all GRAs support students enrolled in 
the Environmental Science and Policy M.S. program at Plymouth State 
University. These GRAs provide an excellent opportunity to work with 
a broader cohort of students and their mentors, working at the 
intersection of plant ecology, biogeochemistry, hydrology, and social 
sciences. A signature of the program is that graduate work must 
involve a substantive contribution to outreach.


Prospective students are invited to visit the CFE website 
www[dot]plymouth[dot]edu[slash]cfe and to contact Betsy Ayotte 
(seayotte[at]Plymouth[dot]edu) at CFE. In addition to the application 
materials required by the College of Graduate Studies 
www[dot]plymouth[dot]edu[slash]graduate[slash]admissions, please 
submit a statement of interest and a current resume/CV to Betsy 
Ayotte (seayotte[at]Plymouth[dot]edu) to be considered for graduate 
assistantship funding. The priority deadline for funding 
consideration is February 15.


Betsy Ayotte

Center for the Environment

College of Graduate Studies

Plymouth State University

17 High St. MSC 63

Plymouth, NH 03264

603-535-3346 603-535-3004 fax

seayo...@plymouth.edu

www.plymouth.edu/cfe/

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Agroecosystem Sustainability

[Eric Holzmueller]

Graduate Research Assistantships in Agroecosystem Sustainability.  Southern
Illinois University Carbondale.  The Department of Forestry at Southern
Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) announces the availability of M.S. and
Ph.D. research assistantships beginning in May or August 2011. 
Assistantships include annual stipends of $17,600 for M.S. students and
$19,100 for Ph.D. candidates, a tuition waiver, and health benefits.
The graduate student will join a team of researchers, lead by Karl W.J.
Williard and Jon E. Schoonover, who are investigating soil chemical and
physical responses under various cover crops, tillage regimes, and crop
rotation treatments in central Illinois agricultural ecosystems. 
Specifically, CO2 and N2O emissions and soil quality will be monitored in
response to the agricultural treatments. Research will include significant
field and laboratory components.  Ph.D. students will enroll in an
interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Agricultural Sciences.  M.S. students
will enroll in a soils and hydrology M.S. program in Forestry.  
Qualified applicants should possess a M.S. or bachelor’s degree in soil
science, forestry, agricultural science, environmental science, chemistry,
biology, or a related discipline.  Please email a letter of interest and
resume to Dr. Karl Williard, willi...@siu.edu or Dr. Jon Schoonover,
jsch...@siu.edu, Department of Forestry, Mailcode 4411, Southern Illinois
University, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4411.  Tel: 618-453-7478.  Please visit
the following web sites for more information on Dr. Williard’s and Dr.
Schoonover’s Watershed Science Research group  at
http://mypage.siu.edu/williard/ and http://mypage.siu.edu/jschoon/ the
Department of Forestry  http://forestry.siu.edu/  and the Ph.D. program in
Agricultural Sciences http://coas.siu.edu/ 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships- The Center for Agroforestry

[Jose, Shibu]

Graduate Research Assistant Openings - The Center for Agroforestry at the 
University of Missouri

The Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri has the following 
graduate student openings for Summer/Fall 2011. Interested students please 
contact the respective faculty members for details:


1.  Breeding black walnut for improved nut traits (M.S.) (Mark Coggeshall; 
coggesha...@missouri.edu)

2.  Shortleaf pine restoration: An evaluation of family performance in a 
silvopasture setting (M.S.) (John Dwyer; 
dwy...@missouri.edu)

3.  Riparian buffer effects on filtration of field applied manure: A 
rainfall simulator plot study (M.S.) (Ranjith Udawatta; 
udawat...@missouri.edu)

4.  Shade tolerance of warm season grasses for agroforestry applications 
(Ph.D.) (Jerry Van Sambeek; 
vansambee...@missouri.edu)

5.  Mycorrhizal associations in agroforestry (M.S.) (Johann Bruhn, 
bru...@missouri.edu)

6.  Ecological sustainability of agroforestry biomass feedstock production 
systems (Ph.D.) (Shibu Jose; jo...@missouri.edu)




Shibu Jose, Ph.D., H.E. Garrett Endowed Professor and Director
The Center for Agroforestry
Editor-In-Chief, Agroforestry Systems
203 Anheuser Busch Natural Resources Bldg.
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211

Tel: (573) 882-0240
Fax: (573) 882-1977
Email: jo...@missouri.edu
Web: www.centerforagroforestry.org

The Center for Agroforestry
A Global Center for Agroforestry, Entreprenuership and the Environment

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in forestry and forest science at LSU

[Thomas Dean]

Please post or forward to those that might be interested.

 

Thomas J. Dean

Professor, Quantitative Silviculture

School of Renewable Natural Resources

Louisiana State University A&M and Agricultural Center

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-4216

Cell: (225) 328-0930

Fax: (225) 578-4227

 

http://www.rnr.lsu.edu  

 

Graduate Research Assistantships in forestry and forest science 

 

The School of Renewable Natural Resources offers generous graduate
research assistantships for students interested in graduate studies in
applied forest ecology and forestry leading to Ph.D. or MS degrees.
Louisiana has an abundance of natural resources that are found in a
diversity of terrestrial and aquatic habitats ranging from coastal
marshes to upland forests. These resources, combined with the
subtropical climate and the geomorphology of the state, are the
foundation of the unique culture of Louisiana. Creative students are
needed to investigate potential threats to the maintenance of forest
resources such as urban sprawl, subsidence, and climate change. Students
are also needed to develop techniques for recovering special habitats
associated with longleaf pine, shortleaf pine, and cypress-tupelo cover
types. We seek students with interest in one or more discipline areas
represented by faculty in the School, with the ultimate goal of basic or
applied research that supports management and restoration of forest
resources and habitats to enhance the quality of life in Louisiana.

 

These graduate assistantships are supported by the Lucis Wilmont Gilbert
Foundation for Forestry Research. Successful applicants will have
academic credentials that generally place them in the upper 5 % of
applicants to the graduate program in the School of Renewable Natural
Resources based on GRE scores, GPA, letters of references, and other
evidence of the applicant's potential. In addition to the research
assistantship, instate and out-of-state tuition is waived, and
recipients will receive a scholarship to cover fees and travel support
present papers or posters at scientific meetings. 

 

For more information about research opportunities, look at our web site
at http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/Research/Research.htm. For more information
about Gilbert Research Assistantships contact Thomas J. Dean by email
(fwdean at lsu.edu), by mail (School of Renewable Natural Resources,
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803), or by phone
(225-578-4216).

 

 

Thomas J. Dean

Professor, Quantitative Silviculture

School of Renewable Natural Resources

Louisiana State University A&M and Agricultural Center

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: (225) 578-4216

Cell: (225) 328-0930

Fax: (225) 578-4227

 

http://www.rnr.lsu.edu  

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships at Auburn University

[Max Post van der Burg]

The Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is seeking two
motivated and quantitatively inclined students interested in pursuing a PhD.
in wildlife sciences at Auburn University.  This research is part of the
USGS Southeast Regional Assessment Project
(http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2010/1213/), a multidisciplinary, landscape scale
initiative involving multiple universities and institutions.  The selectees
will conduct research to support the development of decision tools for
evaluating conservation strategies under competing models of climate change
and response by aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations.  The selected
students will be expected to participate in stakeholder workshops based on
the principles of structured decision making to formulate research problems
that use state-of-the-art techniques in estimation and modeling to inform
conservation decisions in an adaptive management framework.

B.S. required (M.S. heavily preferred) in wildlife biology, conservation
biology, ecology, biometrics, or a related field. Knowledge of statistics,
optimization tools, population modeling, methods of measuring uncertainty
and decision theory are desirable.  Ability to program in R, MATLAB or an
equivalent language is also desirable.  We will consider applicants with a
desire and an aptitude for developing these skills.  The candidates must
demonstrate commitment to publication of results in peer-reviewed outlets,
and strong potential to work collaboratively with multiple researchers on a
highly visible topic.

Starts January 6, 2011

Stipend:  $18,180 + tuition waiver

To apply: Email cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE scores,
and contact information for 3 professional references to James B. Grand
(gran...@auburn.edu) or Max Post van der Burg (mzp0...@auburn.edu).  

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships - Cornell University

[Angela Fuller]

Graduate Research Assistantships (2)

New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources

 

Two graduate research assistantships are available with the New York
Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Department of Natural
Resources at Cornell University to research black bear ecology in New York:
1) M.S. or Ph.D. student to model bear-habitat relationships and develop
metrics of landscape permeability that represents the utilization likelihood
of black bears across their range in New York.  Student will be advised by
Dr. Angela Fuller. 2) M.S. or Ph.D. student to design a large-scale DNA
mark-recapture study using hair snares to be used for population abundance
estimation, and to evaluate northeast regional population structure of black
bears.  Student will be co-advised by Dr. Angela Fuller and Dr. Matthew
Hare.  

 

Qualifications:  The successful applicants will have an outstanding academic
background including a B.S. or M.S. degree in Ecology, Natural Resources,
Wildlife Science, Conservation Biology, or a closely related field.  Both
projects will require an exceptional work ethic, strong interpersonal
skills, strong English writing and oral communication skills, and
field-based research experiences.  For project #1) I seek a highly motivated
individual who desires to combine extensive fieldwork with GIS analysis and
modeling.  Preference will be given to applicants with prior experiences in
one or more of the following: capturing, handling, and immobilizing large
mammals, practical experiences using GIS, excellent quantitative skills,
and/or previous experience leading field crews.  For project #2) preference
will be given to applicants with strong molecular genetic laboratory skills
(e.g., PCR, sequencing, genotyping), prior experience leading field crews,
and/or excellent quantitative analytical skills.

 

Potential candidates who meet the stated qualifications should send a cover
letter detailing your research interests, a CV, photocopy of transcripts and
GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to
angela.ful...@cornell.edu (or mail to the address below).   Please submit
application materials by 9 April, 2010.  Questions regarding these positions
should be directed via e-mail to Dr. Angela Fuller,
angela.ful...@cornell.edu or Dr. Matthew Hare, mp...@cornell.edu.

 

Dr. Angela K. Fuller

New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Department of Natural Resources

209 Fernow Hall

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York 14853

 

 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Insect Ecology

[Zsofia Szendrei]

Two graduate research assistantships at the MS or PhD level are available in 
the Department of 
Entomology at Michigan State University. My lab studies insect ecology in 
agricultural systems with a 
focus on insect-plant interactions, biological control and chemical ecology. 
For the current positions, 
research directions in any of these areas are encouraged. Ideal students should 
be highly 
enthusiastic and interested in ecology, entomology, and agriculture. 

Positions come with a stipend, full tuition waiver, and benefits package 
including health insurance. 
Preferred start date is Summer or Fall 2010, although this may be flexible 
depending on the 
circumstances.

Additional information about the lab and department is available at the 
following websites:
Zsofia Szendrei: http://vegetable.ent.msu.edu/ 
MSU Entomology: http://www.ent.msu.edu/

Interested individuals should contact me via email (szend...@msu.edu) to 
discuss their background, 
qualifications, research interests and application procedures.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships (M.S. and Ph.D.) Lyme Disease Ecology (eastern US)

[Jean I. Tsao]

Graduate Research Assistantships (M.S. and Ph.D.) are available as part of a
new 4-year NSF-funded research program on the ecology of Lyme disease
beginning in summer or fall 2010.  The successful applicants will play key
roles in the newly funded NSF Ecology of Infectious Disease program: Testing
alternative hypotheses for gradients in Lyme disease in the eastern U.S.:
climate, host community and vector genetic structure (Award EF-0914476).
This $2.5 million program is a collaborative effort led by Michigan State
University and involving The University of Tennessee, The University of
Montreal, Hofstra University, Georgia Southern University, the University of
Rhode Island and the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Graduate
students will help develop and participate in an extensive field and
laboratory sampling program designed to test hypotheses about the ecological
reasons for current distributional patterns of Lyme disease. The program
aims to understand the ecological drivers for the geographic variation in
Lyme disease risk in eastern North America.  More information about the
project and available assistantships can be found at:
http://wildlifehealth.tennessee.edu/lyme_gradient/

Skills:  Essential background includes an undergraduate degree (if applying
for M.S.), and a Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree (if applying for Ph.D.)
in biology, ecology, environmental biology, entomology, wildlife biology, or
microbiology.  Additional desirable competencies include project management
skills, molecular biology, geographic information systems, and general field
and laboratory skills relevant to the ecology of infectious diseases of
wildlife (particularly the ecology/epidemiology of Lyme disease or other
arthropod-borne diseases).  

Application Process:  There is presently no closing date for applications,
however the initial round of applicants will be considered starting in
November 2009. Requests for further information, and applications (in
electronic format, including statement of interest, full Curriculum Vitae
and names of three references with contact information), should be submitted to:

Michigan State University (Ph.D. student):
Dr. Jean Tsao at t...@msu.edu

University of Tennessee (M.S., Ph.D.):
Dr. Graham Hickling at ghick...@utk.edu

Hofstra University (M.S.):
Dr. Russell Burke at bio...@hofstra.edu

University of Rhode Island (Ph.D.): 
Dr. Howard Ginsberg at hginsb...@usgs.gov
Dr. Roger LeBrun at leb...@uri.edu

For which position(s) should you apply?
We are a team of co-investigators (also including Dr. Lorenza Beati at
Georgia Southern University and Dr. Nicholas Ogden at University of
Montreal) that encompasses a variety of disciplinary and cultural
backgrounds, professional positions, and skills. More information on us is
available here:
(http://wildlifehealth.tennessee.edu/lyme_gradient/positions_available.htm).  

Review the material and links at the above webpage, considering carefully
each investigator and graduate program to see which seems best aligned with
your particular interests, skills and intended career path.  Look at our
individual, department, and institutional websites, as the formal training
will vary.  

Note that while you will be based at a particular university, the questions
in this study require us to integrate each institution’s research, so you
will become part of our overall team which will transcend the boundaries of
our individual labs.  Therefore, you will be responsible to the overall team
and you will be able to draw on the expertise and experiences of all the
co-investigators. So, to reiterate, look to see which advisor and graduate
program best suits your particular interests and goals, but recognize that
you’ll be able to interact with and learn from our larger group of mentors
and peers as well. 

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate research assistantships in Insect Ecology

[Ian Kaplan]

I have funding to support graduate research assistantships for at least 
one and potentially two students at the MS or PhD level in the Department 
of Entomology at Purdue University.  My lab studies the ecology of insects 
in agricultural systems with a focus on tri-trophic interactions linking 
plants, herbivores, and natural enemies.  Recent topics addressed include 
plant responses to herbivory, the ecology of “fear” in food webs, and 
aboveground-belowground interactions linking foliar and root herbivores.  
However, pursuing alternative topics and research directions that fall 
within the realm of insect population and community ecology is welcomed 
and encouraged.  Ideal students should be highly enthusiastic and 
interested in working at the interface of ecology, entomology, and 
agriculture.

Position comes with an annual stipend of $17,500, full tuition waiver, and 
benefits package including health insurance.  Preferred start date is 
Summer or Fall 2010, although this may be flexible depending on the 
circumstances.

For additional information visit the following websites:
Kaplan Lab: http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/ecolab
Purdue Entomology: http://www.entm.purdue.edu

Interested individuals should contact me directly via email 
(ikap...@purdue.edu) to discuss their background, qualifications, and 
research interests.

--
Ian Kaplan
Assistant professor of Entomology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships at ALCFWRU

[James Grand]

Graduate Research Assistantships (2 - Ph.D.) are available with the
Alabama Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, located at Auburn
University, Auburn, AL. The selectees will conduct research to support
the development of decision support tools for evaluating conservation
strategies under competing models of climate change and response by
aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations.  

B.S. required (M.S. heavily preferred) in wildlife biology,
conservation biology, ecology, biometrics, or a related field. 
The candidate must demonstrate commitment to publication of results in
peer-reviewed outlets, and strong potential to work collaboratively with
multiple researchers on a highly visible topic.

Starts January 6, 2010

Stipend:  $18,180 + tuition waiver

To apply: Email cover letter, resume, copies of transcripts and GRE
scores,and contact information for 3 professional references to the
address below.


-
Dr. James B. Grand, Leader   
Alabama Cooperative Fisheries and Wildlife Research Unit 
3301 School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
  Auburn, AL  36849-5418   
Ph: (334) 844-4796
FAX: (334) 844-1084

--
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/alcfwru

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Ecohydrology and Watershed Management

[Chris Zou]

Oklahoma State University: Two graduate research assistantships (one at M.S.
level and the other at Ph.D. level) are available to highly motivated
students to conduct research in ecohydrology/ecophysiology/watershed
management within a USGS/NWRI funded project. This project investigates the
ecohydrological processes, alternation of hydrological function and water
cycles associated with land cover change (i.e. woody plant encroachment) in
a mesic grassland. Experience with sapflow techniques, E/T measurement or
watershed modeling is highly desirable but not required. Graduate
assistantships are $17,500 for a Ph.D. and  $15,500 a M.S. annually.  Both
in-state and out-of-state tuition are waived and the health insurance of the
candidate will be provided. The expected starting date is Spring 2010 but we
are evaluating and filling the position now. Please contact: Chris Zou
(chris@okstate.edu), Rod Will (rodney.w...@okstate.edu) or Don Turton
(don.tur...@okstate.edu) at Department of Natural Resource Ecology and
Management at Oklahoma State University for more information. In your
initial contact please send a Letter of Intent stating interests and
professional goals, a C.V., Unofficial Transcripts, and copies of GRE/TOEFL
scores.

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Earth System Science and Policy, University of North Dakota

[hillmj]

Graduate Student Research Assistantships (Master of Environmental
Management, Master of Science, PhD) available at the University of North
Dakota, Department of Earth System Science and Policy.

 

The Department of Earth System Science and Policy at the University of North
Dakota has openings for students seeking a Masters of Environmental
Management (MEM), Master of Science (MS) or PhD.  

 

-Students for MEM seeking to develop of a career in private
industry, government or non-profit organizations and wanting a professional
degree with an internship project.

 

-Students for MS and PhD with interests in the following specific
areas:

 

Climate change science - students with an interest in and/or skills in
climate and impact modeling with computer programming and scripting.

 

Climate change policy - students with an interest in integrating social and
demographic data with spatial analysis techniques; experience using ArcView
software is a plus.

 

Hydrology - students with an interest in hydrological modeling with remote
sensing data and field work.

 

Oceanography - students with an interest in satellite oceanography, ocean
optics, and interaction of ocean and climate system.

 

Remote sensing of land systems- students with an interest in remote sensing
of land systems using microwave, multi-spectral, hyperspectral and thermal
sensors.

 

Biomass energy - students with an interest in using remote sensing and GIS
to quantify land suitability for biofuels and their chemical composition.

 

Measurement and modeling of land use change - students interested in change
analysis and integration of remote sensing data with land use change models
such as GEOMOD, SLEUTH and Artificial Neural Networks.

 

Quantitative analysis of spatial, temporal and spectral data - students with
an interest in analysis, transformation and synthesis of spatial, spectral
and temporal patterns in earth science data for improved modeling and
decision making.

 

Global change impacts and ecosystem services - students interested in
multi-criteria and multi-method approaches to analysis of global change
impacts on land systems and assessment of ecosystem services.

 

Financial support may be available to qualifying applicants, which generally
includes a graduate research assistantship and tuition waiver.  Funding for
assistantships is mainly provided through a sizable grant from NASA, and
students receiving an assistantship work on a wide variety of research and
applications projects.

 

The Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP) program is organized around the
field of environmental sustainability and offers three degrees: Master of
Environmental Management, M.S., and Ph.D.  Sustainability science has
emerged as an intellectually exciting, growing discipline that is a driving
concept for major scientific and environmental policy efforts around the
globe.  By bridging theory with practice, global and local perspectives, and
scientific and social disciplines, sustainability science seeks to meet the
needs of society while sustaining the life support systems of the planet.
The mission of the ESSP program is to provide an integrated and creative
learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, critical thinking,
and practical engagement in research and management of the Earth systems and
resources.  The ESSP program is a thematic one, emphasizing practical
experience, student-centered learning, integration of knowledge across
traditional disciplinary boundaries, and active dialogue both in and outside
the classroom. 

 

The MEM degree program is a professional degree for those seeking careers as
environmental policymakers.  Graduates of the MEM program will have a
comprehensive knowledge of the principles of environmental and natural
resource management, acquired through practical experience in an internship.
ESSP alumni with MEM degrees have accepted jobs with private industry,
non-profit organizations, and government agencies.

 

The MS degree program is a research degree acting as a qualification for
pursuit of a PhD. The Master of Science is designed to accommodate a large
range of research interests all of which must be multi-disciplinary.
Graduates of the MS program will have completed a research thesis on any one
of a wide range of topics in the areas of climate change science, land
systems science, hydrology, remote sensing, environmental modeling and
environmental policy. ESSP alumni with MS degrees have gone on to undertake
PhD degree programs at leading universities including Yale and Miami, or
have accepted jobs with private industry, non-profit organizations, and
government agencies.

 

The PhD degree program is a research degree requiring completion of a
recognized MS program either internally or at an approved North American
institution.  With the exception of in house MS applicants, all PhD students
must complete the core 20 credit coursework load for ESSP in the first two
semesters.  

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships – Virginia Coast Rese rve (VCR) LTER and Old Dominion University

[Day, Frank P.]

A summer graduate research assistantship (potentially coupled with a teaching 
assistantship) is available for the next 3 years starting summer 2009 and a 
full assistantship is anticipated pending proposal approval. The research is 
being conducted on the Virginia coastal barrier islands as part of the VCR-LTER 
program. The projects include (1) expansion of a long-term N-fertilization 
experiment examining the effects on plant community structure and function and 
(2) application of ground-penetrating radar on the barrier island dunes to 
quantify belowground parameters, including root biomass and architecture. 
Doctoral students are preferred but master’s candidates will be considered. 
Successful applicants would develop their master’s thesis or doctoral 
dissertation around the research. The total financial aid package would be $ 
20,000 per year plus tuition waivers for doctoral students. If interested, 
submit a resume with cover letter (include GPA) to Dr. Frank P. Day, Professor 
and Eminent Scholar, Department of Biological Sciences, Old Dominion 
University, Norfolk, VA 23529 (f...@odu.edu).  Old 
Dominion University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and 
requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

[ECOLOG-L] GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS IN ECOSYSTEM AND SOIL ECOLOGY

[Daniel C. Laughlin]

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS IN ECOSYSTEM AND SOIL ECOLOGY AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - MERCED
SUMMER/FALL 2009
 
Ph.D. Research Assistantships in ecosystem ecology/soil ecology are
available in the Hart Laboratory of Ecology in the School of Natural
Sciences (http://naturalsciences.ucmerced.edu/) at the University of
California, Merced.
 
These new positions are not tied to any specific research area or
question, but current opportunities include collaborating in the
National Science Foundation-supported Critical Zone Observatory in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains of California (https://snri.ucmerced.edu/CZO).
 
UC Merced is ideally located for research in the environmental sciences,
with close proximity to a diversity of natural and managed environments
from the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific Ocean. Graduate students will have
the opportunity to participate in the Sierra Nevada Research Institute
(https://eng.ucmerced.edu/snri/snri/index.html), a research unit at UC
Merced focusing on interdisciplinary environmental studies, and in
partnerships with Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks. UC
Merced offers access to the UC Natural Reserve System and opportunities
for collaboration with other UC campuses and UC-affiliated national
laboratories.
 
The University of California is creating a dynamic new university campus
and campus community in Merced, California, which opened in September
2005 as the tenth campus of the University of California and the first
American research university built in the 21st century. In keeping with
the mission of the University to provide teaching, research and public
service of the highest quality, UC Merced provides new educational
opportunities at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral levels through
three academic schools: Engineering, Natural Sciences and Social
Sciences/Humanities/Arts.
 
Contact Dr. Stephen C. Hart for more information and application
information ([EMAIL PROTECTED]; 209-228-4656).

[ECOLOG-L] Graduate Research Assistantships in Watershed Hydrology and Water Quality at the University of Missouri - Columbia, USA

[Jason A. Hubbart]

Several Research Assistantships (M.S. and Ph.D.) are available at the 
School of Natural Resources, Department of Forestry, at the University of 
Missouri. Selected graduate student(s) will be working on the impacts of 
development and land use/cover changes on water yield, peak flows, urban 
runoff, and water quality in forested, agricultural and urban ecosystems. 
The University of Missouri campus is conveniently located equidistant from 
Kansas City (126 miles) and St. Louis (125 miles) and is considered in the 
top ten of the nation's universities with demonstrated excellence in 
teaching and research. 
Applicants should have a BS or MS degree in hydrology, watershed 
hydrology, water quality, forestry, natural resources, environmental 
sciences, or a related field and possess a keen interest in water 
resources and water quality. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's 
license and be able to work independently and collaboratively with others. 
Experience in stream measurements, data processing, hydrologic analysis 
and modeling, water quality monitoring, and GIS and computer programming 
is desirable but not mandatory. 
A highly competitive stipend is offered plus tuition waiver and health 
insurance coverage. If interested, please contact, and/or send a cover 
letter stating your research interests, your curriculum vitae, university 
transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact information of three 
referees by email to: Dr. Jason A. Hubbart, Department of Forestry, 
University of Missouri, 203-Q ABNR Bldg, Columbia, MO 65211, USA; Tel No. 
(573) 884-7732; Fax: (573) 882-1979; Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]