[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Wetland Water Quality and Macroinvertebrates, West Virginia Universit y

[Jim Anderson]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship –
Wetland Water Quality and Macroinvertebrates, Division of Forestry and Natural 
Resources, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University


STARTING DATE: January 2019

CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled.

DESCRIPTION:  Student will be supported by an EPA-funded 12-month Research 
Assistantship for 4 years.
Student will work with an interdisciplinary team on a statewide wetland water 
quality and macroinvertebrate index of biotic integrity (IBI) study in West 
Virginia.  Student will be responsible for collecting and analyzing water 
quality samples, developing a macroinvertebrate IBI, and evaluating wetland 
condition.  Ample opportunities for developing independent research questions 
related to wetlands, water quality, and invertebrates and for presenting at 
conferences is available.

Specific objectives of the study are to: 1) characterize water quality 
conditions for a statewide wetland sample stratified by ecoregion and wetland 
type; 2) evaluate water quality conditions in relation to surrounding landuse, 
and biotic and abiotic parameters, 3) identify functional groups of wetlands 
with high (or low) water quality functions and those with high potential for 
restoring water quality; 4) develop a macroinvertebrate IBI; 5) investigate the 
role of hydrologic variation in temporal water quality variation, and 6) review 
national and state standards, and use existing and proposed WV data to 
recommend standards for state wetland water quality regulatory guidance 
specific to WV wetlands.

The student will be working toward a Ph.D. in Forest Resources Sciences with an 
Emphasis in Wildlife and Fisheries at West Virginia University 
(http://bit.ly/WVUForestry).

QUALIFICATIONS: M.S. in Wetlands, Ecology, or closely related field.  Minimum 
GPA of 3.5 and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 310.  A strong 
interest and experience in wetlands, macroinvertebrates, and water quality is 
required.  Experience in GIS, statistics, modeling, and wetland vegetation 
identification is desired.

STIPEND: $21,000/year plus health insurance and complete tuition waiver.

CONTACT:  Student will be advised by Dr. James T. Anderson.  Interested 
individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, a 500-word statement of 
purpose (why do you want to work on this project, your research interests, and 
long-term career goals), unofficial copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and 
contact information for 3 references to 
jim.ander...@mail.wvu.edu.

James T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Davis-Michael Professor Forestry and Natural Resources
West Virginia University
(304) 293-3825 Office
http://wildlife.wvu.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] PH.D. Graduate Research Assistantship: Invasion Ecology in Agroecosystems

[Marcus Lashley]

Ph.D. Assistantship - 
Integrating new technologies to understand invasion ecology in 
Agroecosystems

We seek a highly motivated student to fill a fully funded Ph.D. position 
in the labs of Drs. Marcus Lashley and Garrett Street at Mississippi State 
University to study Invasion Ecology in Agroecosystems. This research is 
an extension of an ongoing 6+ year project (beginning year three now). The 
student will be expected to collect data with unmanned aerial vehicles 
(UAV) to integrate with other in situ data sets into a landscape modelling 
framework with the objective of predicting the spatiotemporal probability 
of human wildlife conflicts, the effects of swine invasion on native 
wildlife communities, and swine population vulnerability as predicted by 
island biogeography theory. The successful student will have access to 
large data sets from radiotags and accelerometers deployed on feral swine, 
remotely sensed agricultural data, a captive feral swine facility, the 
Center for UAV Research, and camera traps deployed in remnant forest 
patches across Agroecosystems of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. 

Required Qualifications: Successful completion of the FAA UAS training 
will be required within the first semester. Possess or obtain a driver’s 
license. Ability to work in teams or individually in secluded and remote, 
hot and humid conditions, where most organisms want to sting, bite, or 
puncture you.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong quantitative, GIS, and written skills are 
desirable. Strong interpersonal skills, fun attitude with a good sense of 
humor, and desire to promote research and technology transfer through 
social media and public speaking.

Interested applicants should submit via email a cover letter outlining 
your interest in the project, a current curriculum vitae, contacts for 
three references, and an example of writing (preferably a peer-reviewed 
publication) to Dr. Marcus Lashley, marcus.lash...@msstate.edu.
We will be accepting and reviewing applications immediately until a 
suitable applicant is found. Start date is flexible but intended for 
August 2018. 

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in a river study

[Yi-jun Xu]

I am seeking for a Ph.D. student to participate in a research on sediment 
transport, channel morphology, and deltaic development of the lower Mississippi 
River. The research involves intensive quantitative and geospatial analysis and 
modeling to understand how future sea level rise will affect sedimentation and 
channel dynamics in the backwater zone of large alluvial rivers such as the 
lower Mississippi River.



Applicants should have an MS degree in earth science, hydrology, physical 
geography, or a closely related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum 
GRE of 300 (V+Q). Previous experience in river studies with GIS/Remote Sensing 
techniques are highly desirable. Graduate student stipend will be $22,000 plus 
full tuition waiver for a period of 2 years, with the potential to extend for 
another 2 years contingent upon funding availability and performance.



Interested candidates should send an email describing their past experience and 
their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along with a resume, 
unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact 
information for 3 references to y...@lsu.edu. Missing any 
of the above documents will not be considered. Review of applications will 
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is 
expected to be in the summer or fall semester of 2017.



Y. Jun Xu

School of Renewable Natural Resources

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Pla nt-stress interactions

[Jacob Barney]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Plant-stress interactions 

We seek a highly motivated student to work on a collaborative project on the 
epigenetic mechanisms of stress tolerance in weeds and model systems. Projects 
will examine the role of epigenetics in plant response to a variety of 
stresses, including trans-generational inheritance of epigenetic changes. The 
student will lead greenhouse and growth chamber studies using a variety of 
stresses and plant species. The student will be co-advised by Dr. Jacob Barney 
(http://weedeco.ppws.vt.edu)  and Dr. Shawn Askew 
(http://www.ppws.vt.edu/people/faculty/askew-shawn.html) 
 and work closely with 
Drs. Jim Westwood, David Haak, and Liqing Zhang. The successful candidate will 
be fully funded (tuition and stipend) for up to 48 months (Ph.D.) on a graduate 
research assistantship.

Virginia Tech is in Blacksburg, VA, a college town in an idyllic mountain 
setting and is the #1 ranked college/university in the U.S. for quality of life 
(Princeton Review, 8/2016).

Qualifications

Applicants should have a strong interest and a prior degree in biology, 
ecology, or related discipline, an MS in a related field is desired but not 
required.  Applicants should have extensive past research experience, an 
outstanding academic record and GRE scores, and evidence of strong writing and 
quantitative skills. 

Start date for the assistantship is negotiable, ranging from May to August 
2017.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

To apply, please email a single PDF file to Dr. Jacob Barney (jnbar...@vt.edu) 
 containing (1) a cover letter outlining your research 
interests, career goals, relevant experience, and preferred start date; (2) 
your CV; (3) undergraduate/graduate transcripts and GRE scores; and (4) full 
contact information for at least 3 professional references.  The subject line 
of the email should read: Plant Stress Interactions Graduate Position.




Jacob Barney, PhD
Associate Professor 
Invasive Plant Ecology
Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science
Virginia Tech
675 Old Glade Rd (0330)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540.231.6323
jnbar...@vt.edu
http://weedeco.ppws.vt.edu
@jnbarney

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in lower Mississippi River study

[Yi-jun Xu]

I am seeking for a Ph.D. student to participate in a research on sediment 
transport, channel morphology, and deltaic development of the lower Mississippi 
River. The research involves intensive quantitative and geospatial analysis and 
modeling to understand how future sea level rise will affect sedimentation and 
channel dynamics in the backwater zone of large alluvial rivers such as the 
lower Mississippi River.



Applicants should have an MS degree in earth science, hydrology, physical 
geography, or a closely related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum 
GRE of 300 (V+Q). Previous experience in river studies with GIS/Remote Sensing 
techniques are highly desirable. Graduate student stipend will be $22,000 plus 
full tuition waiver for a period of 2 years, with the potential to extend for 
another 2 years contingent upon funding availability and performance.



Interested candidates should send an email describing their past experience and 
their motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, along with a resume, 
unofficial college transcripts, GRE scores, and the names and contact 
information for 3 references to y...@lsu.edu. Missing any of the above 
documents will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately 
and continue until the position is filled. Start date is expected to be in the 
summer or fall semester of 2017.



Y. Jun Xu

School of Renewable Natural Resources

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

http://www.rnr.lsu.edu/hydrology/

[ECOLOG-L] PH.D. Graduate Research Assistantship: Disturbance Ecology

[Marcus Lashley]

Project Title: Understanding the role of resource pulses in ecosystem 
processes

A Ph.D. assistantship is available for a highly motivated student 
interested in disturbance ecology and wildlife conservation to join the 
lab of Dr. Marcus Lashley in the Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture 
Department at Mississippi State University. The student will investigate 
how experimental and natural resource pulses affect wildlife and plant 
community dynamics indirectly by altering feral swine and white-tailed 
deer behavior. This research will span multiple systems across 
Mississippi with various types of resource pulses and primary and 
secondary consumer assemblages. Ongoing projects will give the candidate 
the opportunity to develop a dissertation related to experimentally-
induced pulses of carrion, vegetation biomass, and vegetation quality, 
and natural resource pulses from plant mass seeding events. The student 
will gain a wide variety of skill sets related to plant and animal 
community sampling techniques and statistical approaches, and the 
student will have the opportunity to serve in a mentoring capacity to 
several M.S. students working on related experiments. 

Project duties include aiding in data collection and experimental design 
of ongoing projects and forming unique hypotheses and experiments for 
their own dissertation. Data collection in remote areas with harsh 
conditions will be required. The student will be expected to not only 
fulfill the requirements of degree completion but also to publish 
results in peer-reviewed journals.

Competitive candidates will have the following qualifications: 1) 
completed a M.S. degree in Wildlife Biology, Plant Biology, Ecology, or 
a closely related discipline, 2) evidence of successful collaboration, 
and 3) related research experiences. Preference will be given to 
candidates with evidence of strong oral and written communication 
skills, strong quantitative skills, and a demonstrated publication 
record.

To apply, please submit via email a cover letter outlining your interest 
in the project and highlighting relevant experiences, a C.V., and 
contact information for 3 references. Applying before the deadline is 
encouraged because a candidate may be selected before the due date. The 
last date to apply is June 15, 2016. Projected start date is August 16, 
2016.

Contact:
Marcus Lashley
marcus.lash...@msstate.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship: Environmental DNA-Aquatics, West Virginia University

[Jim Anderson]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship -
Environmental DNA-Aquatics, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, 
Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University

STARTING DATE: January 2016

CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled.


DESCRIPTION: The School of Natural Resources at West Virginia University is 
searching for a PhD student as part of the NSF-funded Appalachian Freshwater 
Initiative.  The student will develop and test strategies to improve and 
streamline environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and laboratory techniques for 
assessing fish, amphibian, and invertebrate assemblages in headwater 
Appalachian streams and wetlands.  This student will contribute to a 
multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional study designed to improve management 
of aquatic environments in West Virginia.  The student will be working towards 
a Ph.D. in Forest Resources Science with an emphasis in Wildlife and Fisheries 
Resources at West Virginia University (http://wildlife.wvu.edu/).

QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. and M.S. in genetics, fisheries, wildlife, or related 
field.  Minimum GPA of 3.25 and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 300 
(~1,100 old scoring system).  A strong interest in genetics or aquatic ecology 
is required.  Field experience related to aquatic organisms and lab experience 
in genetic techniques highly desired. Computer and/or bioinformatics skills 
preferred.

STIPEND: $19,848/year plus health insurance and tuition waiver.

CONTACT:  Student will be co-advised by Dr. James T. Anderson, Dr. J. Todd 
Petty, and Dr. Amy Welsh.  Interested individuals should send a letter of 
interest, CV, a 500-word statement of purpose (why do you want to work on this 
project, your research interests, and long-term career goals), unofficial copy 
of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to the 
three following faculty:

Dr. James Anderson, jim.ander...@mail.wvu.edu
Dr. Todd Petty, todd.pe...@mail.wvu.edu
Dr. Amy Welsh, amy.we...@mail.wvu.edu


James T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Davis-Michael Professor Forestry and Natural Resources
Program Coordinator, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources
West Virginia University
(304) 293-3825 Office
(304) 276-8956 Cell
http://wildlife.wvu.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in Sustainability

[Christy Tyler]

A PhD-level graduate assistantship is available in the Golisano Institute of 
Sustainabilityhttp://www.rit.edu/gis/ at the Rochester Institute of 
Technology for participation in an NSF-funded project Direct and Embodied 
Ecological Impacts across the Fullerene Life Cycle”.  The assistantship 
includes a tuition waiver and stipend, with an August 2015 start date.  The 
selected student will work with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists and 
engineers to evaluate the impact of engineered nanomaterials on aquatic 
organisms and ecosystem functions, and will be co-advised by Dr. Callie Babbitt 
and Dr. Christy Tyler.  Students will be enrolled in the PhD Program in 
Sustainabilityhttp://www.rit.edu/gis/academics/ph.d-sustainability/.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in ecology, biology, and 
chemistry; preference will be given to students with some experience in 
engineering or industrial ecology and prior research experience.

Interested applicants should send (1) a cover letter describing background, 
qualifications and interests, (2) a cv or resume, and (3) copies of transcripts 
(unofficial is acceptable) to me at act...@rit.edu as soon as possible.  
Suitable candidates will be encouraged to submit a formal application to the 
University.

Please contact me at act...@rit.edu with any questions.

--

Christy Tyler
Associate Professor
Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences
Director, Graduate Program in Environmental Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
85 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY  14623
585-475-5042
act...@rit.edu

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[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in Wildlife Science

[Eric Michel]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship in Wildlife Science

“Reproductive Ecology of White-tailed Deer”

Project Description: We seek a highly qualified and motivated student 
interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the field of applied wildlife 
ecology.  This project will investigate major hypotheses from the 
ungulate ecology literature, including the role of female choice in a 
polygynous, tending-bond mating strategy and the effect of timing of 
conception on offspring sex ratio and its implications for lifetime 
breeding success. 

Compensation: A research stipend ($21,000 per year) and payment of 
tuition and health insurance is provided.  The student is responsible 
for certain fees.

Beginning date: May, 2015.

Closing Date: when acceptable candidate is located.

Qualifications:  Background in wildlife ecology, zoology, or related 
discipline.  Desirable qualifications include a high degree of 
motivation, developed quantitative and writing skills, good people-
skills with an ability to work as part of a research team, a minimum 3.5 
GPA on M.S., and GRE score above 160.  Experience with captive deer 
research facilities is beneficial but not required.  The candidate must 
be able to participate in capture and handling of live deer.

Application: To apply, please email the following: (1) cover letter 
describing credentials and professional goals; (2) a resume; (3) three 
letters of reference emailed separately; and (4) a copy of university 
transcripts and GRE/TOEFL scores.  Formal application to MSU, including 
official transcripts and GRE, is required subsequent to selection of the 
successful candidate.

Dr. Steve Demarais  
Dale Arner Distinguished Professor  
Fellow of The Wildlife Society  
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries  Aquaculture
Mississippi State University

sdemar...@cfr.msstate.edu


Web pages:   http://www.cfr.msstate.edu and MSUDeerLab.com



Mississippi State University is an Equal Opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship: Bobcat Ecology, West Virginia University

[Jim Anderson]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship -
Bobcat Ecology, Division of Forestry and Natural Resources, Wildlife and 
Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University


STARTING DATE: August 2014 or negotiable.

CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled and pending final approval of 
funding.


DESCRIPTION:  Student will be supported by 12-month Research Assistantship for 
4 years.

Biological data on bobcats in West Virginia have not been updated since the 
late 1970s.  Improved data are needed to update the harvest models due to 
increasing pelt prices and harvest demand, changing habitat quality and 
abundance, and unreliable harvest data.  The student will coordinate with West 
Virginia Division of Natural Resources personnel to: 1) coordinate statewide 
hair snare sampling protocol for bobcats; 2) collect genetic data to use in 
estimating the population and identify potential migration barriers in the 
landscape; 3) estimate and compare relative abundance of bobcats among 
ecological regions in West Virginia; 4) refine and or verify the existing 
bobcat population model to evaluate and determine the bobcat population and use 
in conjunction with harvest data to evaluate potential changes in bag limits; 
and 5) collaborate with an MS student who will obtain productivity, age, and 
condition data that will contribute to the population model.  The student will 
be working toward a Ph.D. in Forest Resources Science with an emphasis in 
Wildlife and Fisheries Resources at West Virginia University 
(http://wildlife.wvu.edu/).

QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. and M.S. in Wildlife or closely related field.  Minimum 
GPA of 3.0 and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 300 (~1,100 old 
scoring system).  A strong interest in genetics, predator ecology, and modeling 
is required.

STIPEND: $19,848/year plus health insurance and complete tuition waiver.

CONTACT:  Student will be co-advised by Dr. James T. Anderson and Dr. Amy 
Welsh.  Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, a 
500-word statement of purpose (why do you want to work on this project, your 
research interests, and long-term career goals), unofficial copy of transcripts 
and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to 
jim.ander...@mail.wvu.edumailto:jim.ander...@mail.wvu.edu and 
amy.we...@mail.wvu.edumailto:amy.we...@mail.wvu.edu.


James T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Davis-Michael Professor Forestry and Natural Resources
Program Coordinator, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources
Director, Environmental Research Center
West Virginia University
(304) 293-3825
http://wildlife.wvu.edu/
http://erc.davis.wvu.edu/

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship, Investigating Urban Forest Carbon Sequestration Processes

[Jason Hubbart]

The University of Missouri, in collaboration with Lincoln University, is 
seeking a Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) that will investigate 
urban forest carbon sequestration in a dynamic multi-land-use watershed of 
the central U.S. Even though urban areas are a net source of CO2 to the 
atmosphere, urban vegetation and soils are capable of sequestering 
substantial quantities of carbon. Urban forests may therefore play an 
important role in regional climate change mitigation. 

The successful applicant will investigate carbon flux and storage above and 
below ground as a function of forest density along a wildland to urban 
forest gradient. The study is designed to span the range of forest stand 
density and soil conditions in order to identify urban forest types that 
maximize C sequestration. Study sites include heavily (downtown), 
moderately (residential area and city park) and minimal development 
(bottomland hardwood forest) areas. An additional hardwood forest AmeriFlux 
reference site is located near the study watershed. Carbon storage will be 
quantified by sampling and analyzing mass and C concentrations of major C 
pools. C fluxes will be quantified by measuring photosynthetic and 
respiration rates of vegetation and soil. 

This is a fully funded position beginning as soon as filled. Applicants 
must possess a master’s degree and have completed at least one degree in 
forest ecology (or related discipline), biology, environmental sciences, 
soil science, soil chemistry, biogeochemistry, or a related field. 
Experience in carbon cycling and measurement of carbon pools and fluxes 
(C/N elemental analyzer, IRGA) is a plus. Strong verbal, written, and 
computational skills are essential. Successful applicants will be required 
to work collaboratively and independently, and conduct field work under 
variable weather conditions. Applicants must possess a valid US driver's 
license and be able to lift and carry equipment and tools. 

When applying, please forward by email the following documents: transcript, 
curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores (international 
students only), cover letter (including academic, research and professional 
goals and interests), and the names and contact information of three 
references to: Dr. Jason 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: hubba...@missouri.edu. Website: 
http://web.missouri.edu/~hubbartj/

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship Invasion Ecology

[Laura Meyerson]

*Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship*

Department of Natural Resources Sciences, University of Rhode Island



Position available for the fall of 2013 in the laboratory of Dr. Laura
Meyerson (http://nrs.uri.edu/labs/invasive/index.html)



Research is in the area of *INVASIVE SPECIES ECOLOGY/EVOLUTION. *Specifically,
the project focuses on an invasive plant species (*Phragmites australis*)
and genetic diversity and genome size. The work will be based in Kingston,
RI but will also involve travel and field work.

In addition to an annual stipend, the assistantship includes a tuition
waiver and health benefits.



If you are interested in joining my laboratory, please send me an email (
lameyer...@mail.uri.edu). Include with the message a CV containing a brief
summary of accomplishments (applicable skills, educational background, GPA,
GRE scores, and academic major if applicable) and a statement of potential
research interests.


-- 
Laura Meyerson
Associate Professor
Natural Resources Science
University of Rhode Island
1 Greenhouse Road
Kingston, RI 02881
laura_meyer...@uri.edu
Office: 401-874-7058
Fax: 401-874-4561

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship--LSU

[Richard Stevens]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship

Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University

 

Position available for the Fall of 2011 in the laboratory of Dr. Jim
Cronin (http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/index.htm). 

 

Research is in the area of INVASIVE SPECIES ECOLOGY/EVOLUTION.
Specifically, the project focuses the evolution of latitudinal gradients
in the interactions between an invasive plant species (Phragmites
australis) and its suite of insect herbivores. The work will be based in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana but will also involve much travel along the
Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe/Northern Africa. Details
regarding this project are available at
http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/research/invasive3.ht
m.

 

Graduate assistantship is funded by the National Science Foundation. In
addition to an annual stipend of $21,000, the assistantship includes a
tuition waiver and health benefits.

 

If you are interested in joining my laboratory, please send me an email
(jcro...@lsu.edu). Include with the message a CV containing a brief
summary of accomplishments (educational background, GPA, GRE scores, and
academic major if applicable) and a statement of potential research
interests.

 

 

***

Richard D. Stevens

Assistant Professor

Department of Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

 

(225) 578-0224--Office

(225) 578-4284--Lab

(225) 578-2597--Fax

 

Check out my webpage at:
http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/rstevens.html

 

**

 

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship--LSU

[Richard Stevens]

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship

Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University

 

Position available for the Fall of 2011 in the laboratory of Dr. Jim
Cronin (http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/index.htm). 

 

Research is in the area of PREDATOR-PREY POPULATION DYNAMICS.
Specifically, the project focuses on age (stage) structure, differential
vulnerability of prey life stages, and variability in development times
of life stages on predator-prey stability. The focal organisms for this
project are the cowpea weevil Callosobruchus maculatus and its
parasitoid Anisopteromalus calandrae. Details regarding this project are
available at
http://www.biology.lsu.edu/webfac/jcronin/biograph/research/devtime.htm.


 

Graduate assistantship is funded by the National Science Foundation. In
addition to an annual stipend of $23,250, the assistantship includes a
tuition waiver and health benefits.

 

If you are interested in joining my laboratory, please send me an email
(jcro...@lsu.edu). Include with the message a CV containing a brief
summary of accomplishments (educational background, GPA, GRE scores, and
academic major if applicable) and a statement of potential research
interests.

 

 

***

Richard D. Stevens

Assistant Professor

Department of Biological Sciences

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

 

(225) 578-0224--Office

(225) 578-4284--Lab

(225) 578-2597--Fax

 

Check out my webpage at:
http://www.biology.lsu.edu/faculty_listings/fac_pages/rstevens.html

 

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[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship

[Greg Yarrow]

Title:  Ph.D.  Graduate Research Assistantship

Agency: Clemson University

Location:  Clemson, SC

Job Description:  Funding is available for a Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship in
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology in the Department of Forestry and Natural
Resources at Clemson University.  The successful applicant will start in
January 2011 and will conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of the
immunocontraceptive Diazacon in preventing reproduction in free-ranging
Eastern gray squirrels.  The project is a collaborative effort between
Clemson University, the USDA National Wildlife Research Center, the Berryman
Institute, the South Carolina state office of the USDA Wildlife Services,
and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.  The student will
work closely with other researchers, biologists and students on the project.

Qualifications:  A  M.S. degree in wildlife, zoology, biology or closely
related field is required.  Excellent people and communication skills are
required, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.   A strong
work ethic is critical.  Field experience capturing and handling small
mammals is desirable.  Please send a letter of interest (stating career
goals and outdoor hobbies), resume, copies of transcripts, GRE scores, and
names and contact information for 3 references.
Salary:  $18,000/year plus tuition reduction
Last Date to Apply: November 15, 2010

Website: http://www.clemson.edu/cafls/departments/forestry/

Contact:  Dr. Greg Yarrow
 Email: gyar...@clemson.edu (preferred)
 Phone: 864-656-7370

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship - Changes in Body Size on Islands

[Matthew Heard]

Ph.D. Level Graduate Research Assistantship – We seek an advanced  
graduate student with strong interdisciplinary interests in  
biogeography, ecology and evolution to join us in an NSF-funded  
project studying body size of mammals that inhabit islands.  This  
project will be conducted collaboratively with Drs. Mark V. Lomolino  
– College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, USA  
(biogeographer and community ecologist), Dov F. Sax – Brown  
University, Providence, RI, USA (an invasion biologist) and Dr. Maria  
R. Palombo - Università degli Studi “La Sapienza” – Roma, Italy (a  
vertebrate paleontologist) to examine a diverse array of evidence for  
changes in body size that occur following colonization of islands by  
mammals.  The position will involve significant travel, but will be  
based in the research lab of Dr. Lomolino in Syracuse, NY.  The  
position is available beginning January, 2011, or earlier depending  
on availability of applicant.  Please send a curriculum vitae and  
letter of inquiry as email attachments to Professor Lomolino at  
isl...@esf.edu; please fill in the subject line as “Island GRA”.

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship

[Matthew Heard]

Ph.D. Level Graduate Research Assistantship – We seek an advanced  
graduate student with strong interdisciplinary interests in  
biogeography, ecology and evolution to join us in an NSF-funded  
project studying body size of mammals that inhabit islands.  This  
project will be conducted collaboratively with Drs. Mark V. Lomolino  
– College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, USA  
(biogeographer and community ecologist), Dov F. Sax – Brown  
University, Providence, RI, USA (an invasion biologist) and Dr. Maria  
R. Palombo - Università degli Studi “La Sapienza” – Roma, Italy (a  
vertebrate paleontologist) to examine a diverse array of evidence for  
changes in body size that occur following colonization of islands by  
mammals.  The position will involve significant travel, but will be  
based in the research lab of Dr. Lomolino in Syracuse, NY.  The  
position is available beginning January, 2011, or earlier depending  
on availability of applicant.  Please send a curriculum vitae and  
letter of inquiry as email attachments to Professor Lomolino at  
isl...@esf.edu; please fill in the subject line as “Island GRA”.


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Matthew Heard
Brown University
Ecology  Evolutionary Biology
Box G-W
Providence, RI 02912
hear...@gmail.com
401-863-2789
www.mattheard.com

[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunity

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Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship Investigating 
Water Yield and Peak Flow

The University of Missouri, USA

The University of Missouri is among the top ten of the nation's 
universities with demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. This 
includes a world class Hydrology and Water Quality program located in the 
School of Natural Resources focused on cutting edge interdisciplinary 
approaches to contemporary watershed management/land-use issues. 

Description: The successful applicant will assist in monitoring and 
conduct data analysis to quantify water yield and peak flows in an 
intensively instrumented central Missouri (USA) forested, agricultural and 
urban watershed. The project is a focused effort to identify hydrologic 
mechanisms and quantify hydrologic processes governing observed water flow 
regimes in a multi-use urbanizing watershed. The successful applicant will 
be required to work collaboratively, conduct field work and aid in 
installation and maintenance of instruments and monitoring sites. Other 
duties will include data collection, processing, analysis, modeling and a 
quality Dissertation with subsequent manuscripts. Start date is on or 
before January 15th, 2010.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed at least one degree in 
natural resources, environmental sciences, hydrology, watershed hydrology, 
water quality, or a related field. Applicants must possess a valid US 
driver's license and are expected to work both independently and 
collaboratively. Experience in stream measurements, hydroclimatic data 
processing, hydrologic analysis and modeling, water quality monitoring, 
soil physics, GIS and computer programming are a plus. Strong verbal, 
written, and computational skills are essential. Applicants must be able 
to lift and carry equipment, pipes, instruments and tools.

Application: A highly competitive stipend is offered plus tuition and 
health insurance. If interested, please forward by email your transcript, 
curriculum vitae, recent GRE scores, recent TOEFL scores (if appropriate), 
cover letter, a letter describing your research interests (2 page limit), 
a letter describing your career goals (2 page limit), and the names and 
contact information of three references 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: 
hubba...@missouri.edu , Website: http://web.missouri.edu/~hubbartj/