[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. or M.S. assistantship in environmental data science and forecasting at Virginia Tech
Ph.D. or M.S. assistantship in environmental data science and forecasting at Virginia Tech The Ecosystem Dynamics and Forecasting Lab (epics.frec.vt.edu) led by Dr. Quinn Thomas in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech has funding for a new graduate student position to start January or August 2019. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly self-motivated student at the Ph.D. or M.S. level to develop and apply innovative new techniques to combine lake ecosystem modeling with a large array of sensors to forecast water quality in drinking water reservoirs. The Ph.D. or M.S. student will help develop the forecasts to best inform drinking water management decisions. This position is part of a recently-funded NSF project (http://smartreservoir.org) that will develop a water quality forecasting system for a drinking water supply reservoir and Global Lakes Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) site. This highly interdisciplinary Ph.D. project will combine high- frequency sensor monitoring, modeling, ecosystem forecasting, and data-intensive analytical approaches from ecology, computer science, and social science. There will be opportunities for both computational and field-based research. We seek a conscientious and energetic student with quantitative and computing skills who can work independently in a collaborative environment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our lab website: http://epics.frec.vt.edu. The student will work closely with the Carey Lab at Virginia Tech (http://carey.biol.vt.edu) on the project. Students are also encouraged to apply to be a fellow in Virginia Tech’s Interfaces of Global Change graduate program (http://globalchange.vt.edu) and interact with other students in the Virginia Water Research Center (http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu) that is housed within our department. Virginia Tech, as Virginia’s leading research and land grant institution, has a strong interdisciplinary focus on the environment and natural sciences and is located in scenic southwestern Virginia. The student position will be funded on a combination of research and teaching assistantships, which include a competitive stipend, tuition waiver, and health insurance benefits. Interested students should send an email letter of inquiry containing an overview of your research interests, your C.V., an unofficial transcript(s), a list of past research experiences and mentors, and GRE scores to rqtho...@vt.edu. Please feel free to contact me with questions about the application process, graduate school at Virginia Tech, or potential research ideas.
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. or M.S. Assistantship, Grassland Birds, University of Arizona
For more information, please correspond directly with Bob Steidl (ste...@ag.arizona.edumailto:ste...@ag.arizona.edu or 520-626-3164). *** Ph.D. or M.S. Assistantship, Grassland Birds, University of Arizona Grassland Restoration and Nesting Songbirds, School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona A research assistantship is available to support a Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. student interested in investigating effects of efforts to restore semi-desert grasslands in southern Arizona on density and nesting success of songbirds. Since 2006, biologists from the Bureau of Land Management and its partners have been applying fire and mechanical methods to reduce the influence of mesquite invasion into semi-desert grasslands on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. We have surveyed birds in this area since 2005. Information on this beautiful and biologically diverse area is available here: http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/lascienegas.html - Requirements: For Ph.D: M.S. degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology or related field For M.S: B.S. degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology or related field Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 - Beneficial Experience: Strong field identification skills, some experience (or strong interest) in quantitative approaches to population ecology. Strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work independently. - Support: stipend, which includes a waiver of out-of-state tuition (but not fees) for at least 2.5 years. - Start Date: January 2013 - Deadline for materials: 22 October 2012 - To Apply: Submit via email (ste...@ag.arizona.edumailto:ste...@ag.arizona.edu) a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and GRE scores (unofficial are fine), and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Bob Steidl School of Natural Resources and the Environment University of Arizona 325 Biological Sciences East Tucson, Arizona 85721 More info: ste...@ag.arizona.edumailto:ste...@ag.arizona.edu or 520-626-3164
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. or M.S. Assistantship Univ. Arizona, Grassland Restoration and Nesting Songbirds
Ph.D. or M.S. Research Assistantship in Wildlife Ecology School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona A research assistantship is available to support a Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. student interested in investigating effects of efforts to restore semi-desert grasslands in southern Arizona on density and nesting success of songbirds. Since 2006, biologists from the Bureau of Land Management and its partners have been applying fire and mechanical methods to reduce the influence of mesquite invasion into semi-desert grasslands on the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. We have surveyed birds in this area since 2005. Information on the area is available here: http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/lascienegas.html Requirements: For Ph.D.: M.S. degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology or related field For M.S: B.S. degree in Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology or related field Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 Beneficial Experience: Strong field identification skills, some experience (or strong interest) in quantitative approaches to population ecology. Strong work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work independently. Support: A stipend, which includes a waiver of out-of-state tuition (but not fees) for at least 2.5 years. Start Date: Approximately 1 May 2012 Deadline for materials: 9 April 2012 To Apply: Submit via email (ste...@ag.arizona.edumailto:ste...@ag.arizona.edu): Letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and GRE scores (unofficial are fine), and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references before 9 April to: Bob Steidl School of Renewable Natural Resources and the Environment University of Arizona 325 Biological Sciences East Tucson, Arizona 85721 More Information: ste...@ag.arizona.edumailto:ste...@ag.arizona.edu or 520-626-3164
[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. or M.S. assistantship, regional climate change impacts, Univ. North Dakota
Graduate Research Assistantships are available at the Department of Earth System Science and Policy (ESSP, http://essp.und.edu) at the University of North Dakota. The successful candidate will work in one of the externally funded projects: - Climate change and land use change impacts on a terminal lake watershed; - Climate change impacts on food security; - Climate change risk perceptions. An ideal applicant would have an applicable background in natural science with interest in remote sensing, GIS, numerical simulations, and/or environmental modeling. Knowledge of, or a proven ability to learn computer programming is a strong plus. Applications from the students majoring in statistics, computer or physical science who exhibit interests in working with environmental applications are also strongly encouraged. The assistantship is offered at the M.S. or Ph.D. levels and includes a GRA and tuition waiver. A successful applicant will work and study within a multidisciplinary team of faculty and students on one of the ESSP projects. The ESSP academic program emphasizes teaching the components of the earth system science and policy and applying the knowledge to address environmental sustainability issues. The program includes gaining extensive practical experience in using GIS and remote sensing, and substantial part of the GRA will come from work in the spatial technology laboratory. University campus is located in Grand Forks, a community of about 5 on the North Dakota Minnesota border close to Canada, which provides abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. Interested students should contact Dr. Andrei Kirilenko at the address below. Application should be sent directly to the UND Graduate School: http://www.und.edu/dept/grad. Please feel free to contact me directly for additional information or search the ESSP web site: http://essp.und.edu. Do not hit reply to answer this message! Andrei P. Kirilenko Associate Professor Department of Earth Systems Science and Policy University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND 58202-9011 Phone: 701-777-6761 Fax: 701-777-2940 Email: my first name.my family name@und.edu
Ph.D. or M.S. assistantship in Eco-physiology -carbon dynamics
Graduate Assistantship in Ecosystem Carbon Dynamics At The University of Alabama A M.S. or Ph.D. Graduate Assistantship is available in the Department of Biological Sciences to work on a large interdisciplinary project in Everglades National Park beginning January 2008. The student will focus on ecosystem carbon, water and energy exchange within two different hydroperiod marsh ecosystems. The student will have the opportunity to interact with scientists from the Everglades Coastal LTER. Knowledge of photosynthetic equipment and data logger use is a plus. This is a fully funded assistantship. Interested students should contact Dr. Gregory Starr for more details ([EMAIL PROTECTED] or 352-846-0889). The deadline for this assistantship is August 31,2007.
Ph.D. or M.S. Assistantship
- Ph.D. or M.S. Graduate Research Assistantship - Wildlife Ecology Division of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program, West Virginia University STARTING DATE: May 2006 or negotiable. DESCRIPTION: This project is designed to study the effects of various canopy removal levels and large woody debris manipulation on birds in streamside management zones. Specific objectives are to: 1. document the short-term response of vegetation to two levels of canopy removal in riparian zones, emphasizing habitat characteristics important to ruffed grouse, woodcock, and songbirds; 2. determine the response of terrestrial arthropods to two levels of canopy removal in riparian zones; and 3. evaluate the response of the avian community to two levels of canopy removal in riparian zones, and compare avian communities between riparian and upland areas. This project will be part of a larger project that also includes water quality, benthic invertebrates, and fish. The student will be working toward a M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Resources or a Ph.D. in Forest Science (Emphasis in Wildlife and Fisheries Science) at West Virginia University. QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. (for M.S. degree) or M.S. (for Ph.D.) in Wildlife, or closely related field. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and combined quantitative/verbal GRE scores of 1100. A strong interest in avian ecology, forest management, or riparian areas is essential. Industrious, hard-working student that can make decisions independently, work cooperatively with other students, and supervise technicians is required. STIPEND: $12,000/year (M.S.), $15,000/year (Ph.D.) plus health insurance and complete tuition waiver. CONTACT: Interested individuals should send a letter of interest, resume, a 500-word statement of purpose (why you want to work on this project at WVU, your research and career interests, etc.), copy of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for 3 references to Jim Anderson. Dr. James T. Anderson West Virginia University Division of Forestry Wildlife and Fisheries Resources Program 322 Percival Hall P. O. Box 6125 Morgantown, WV 26506-6125 USA Telephone (304) 293-2941, extension 2445 Fax (304) 293-2441 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
