[ECOLOG-L] Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Epidemiology and Global Public Health at New College of Florida

[Brad Oberle]

Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Global Public Health at New 
College of Florida

New College of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant 
Professor position in Epidemiology and Global Public Health starting in 
August, 2019. A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree in epidemiology, public 
health science, or a related field is required by the time of 
appointment. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in 
teaching and research. Postdoctoral research and teaching experience are 
preferred, including any obtained during residency or professional 
appointments.  This position is one of several new faculty lines for 
2019, including one in Medical Anthropology and another in Medical 
Humanities, as part of an exciting multi-year campus-growth initiative 
funded by the State of Florida (https://www.ncf.edu/about/growth-plan).

New College is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty. 
Candidates from underrepresented groups, women and/or those whose 
knowledge or skills can support an inclusive culture and learning 
environment are especially encouraged to apply. 

The teaching load is two courses per semester plus sponsoring of 
individual and group tutorials. In addition, faculty members provide 
academic advising, supervise Independent Study Projects (ISPs), sponsor 
undergraduate theses/projects, and serve on baccalaureate committees. 
The successful candidate should have a commitment to innovative liberal 
arts education at every level and engage in an active research program 
that involves undergraduates.  

Situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida and Sarasota Bay, New College is a 
nationally recognized, selective public honors college with a 10:1 
student/faculty ratio. Students are intellectually independent and 
highly motivated. Undergraduate research has a central role in the 
curriculum, and a senior thesis/project is required of all students. 
Students receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. New College is 
committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research and 
encourages collaborative student-faculty scholarship (www.ncf.edu). 
Facilities include a new wing of the science building and the Pritzker 
Marine Biology Research Center. A Masters Program in Data Science also 
offers excellent cyberinfrastructure resources and opportunities for on-
campus collaboration. 

Interested candidates should apply online at 
http://www.ncf.edu/employment and should provide a curriculum vitae and 
an unofficial graduate transcript. In addition, please provide 1) a 
letter of application, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy (including 
introductory and advanced course proposals), 3) a diversity statement 
(including the candidate’s contributions or plans to support an 
inclusive culture and learning environment), 4) a description of 
proposed research that includes how undergraduates would be involved and 
5) the names of three references (including at least one who can address 
teaching). Review of completed applications will begin on Oct 31 and 
continue until the position is filled. According to Florida law, 
applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public 
upon request. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations in order to 
participate in the selection process must notify the chair of the search 
committee 48 hours in advance of a meeting. New College is an Equal 
Opportunity/Equal Access Institution.

[ECOLOG-L] Assistant/Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology

[Guiming Wang]

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture at Mississippi State 
University seeks applicants with a Ph.D. degree in Wildlife Science or 
related field to fill a 9-month tenure-track position at the level of 
Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek a broadly trained ecologist who 
can contribute to a diverse faculty group with a research and teaching 
program that will complement and enrich the department. Potential areas of 
research include carnivore ecology, population genetics, community or 
landscape ecology, population ecology, global change, and conservation 
biology. We prefer candidates with postdoctoral experience, grantsmanship 
skills, and teaching experience. Apply online at 
http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/497703 (PARF# 497703), 
including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement and 
philosophy, teaching statement and philosophy, official transcripts, and 
programmatic vision statement how your presence will enrich the department. 
Have three letters of recommendation sent to Angela Hill, Mail Stop 9690, 
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762 or 
angela.c.h...@msstate.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 
2018. Contact Guiming Wang at guiming.w...@msstate.edu or Michael Colvin at 
michael.col...@msstate.edu for more information.

[ECOLOG-L] New science communication resources

[Jai Ranganathan]

Hi Ecolog,
Are you interested in science communication? Well, you're in luck because 
SciFund Challenge has just put a ton of material online to help you out 
with your sci. comm. And it's all free. We've got tons of sci. comm. 
guidance on video production, Twitter, Instagram (plus more). You can find 
it all here (scroll down to self-guided classes): 
https://scifundchallenge.org/scifund-classes/

Jai Ranganathan

[ECOLOG-L] Whither the 100th Meridian? The once and future physical and human geography of America's arid-humid divide

[Joy Cytryn]

G E O S
Earth and Environmental Sciences Doctoral Program
Graduate Center
City University of New York

Presents

"Whither the 100th Meridian? The once and future physical and human geography 
of America's arid-humid divide"

Richard Seager
Palisades Geophysical Institute, Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia 
University

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at 5:30pm

The Graduate Center, CUNY
Concourse Level, Rm. 415A
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Reception to follow
(no pod or webcast available) 

In the late 19th Century famed American explorer, scientist and Federal Worker 
John Wesley Powell proposed the 100th meridian as the divide between the humid 
east and arid west of the US and argued that European settlement west of the 
meridian must be based on sound scientific assessment of the limits to 
development posed by water availability, topography, natural resources and 
climate. His recommendations - an early example of sustainable development - 
were rejected by western politicians who did not want to hear about 
environmental limits to their growing economic and political influence - an 
early example of an enduring problem. 

We present the first scientific analysis based on modern data of the reality of 
the 100th meridian as an arid-humid divide, the physical mechanisms whereby it 
arises, its expression in land hydrology and natural vegetation. We then 
examine how it has influenced development in terms of settlement and the farm 
economy as Powell's environmental limits held sway even in the absence of 
conscious environment-informed planning.

Finally we examine how climate change will move the 100th meridian eastward 
requiring, all else being equal (which it won't be), shifts in farm size, crops 
grown and land use to adjust to eastward encroaching aridity.

[ECOLOG-L] PhD position(s) in evolution/behavior/physiology of host-parasite relationships

[Susan Balenger]

PhD position(s) in evolution/behavior/physiology of host-parasite relationships

The Balenger Lab at the University of Mississippi is seeking 1 or 2 graduate
students to join our research group beginning Fall 2018. Students should
develop an independent research focus in line with ongoing lab projects.
Current topics include 1) the adaptive value of phenotypic plasticity by
recently acquired hosts in mediating effects of emerging pathogens, 2) the
role of parasites in driving the evolution of host immunity and the
expression of sexually selected traits. Our studies utilize relationships
between common songbirds & the microbial pathogen Mycoplasma gallisepticum
AND field crickets (Gryllus spp.) & the acoustically orienting parasitoid
Ormia ochracea. (For examples of relevant publications see below.) Projects
will utilize some combination of field, aviary, wet lab, and/or
bioinformatic approaches; individuals are encouraged to pursue their own
particular strengths and interests. Much of our fieldwork is conducted at
the University of Mississippi Field Station
(http://fieldstation.olemiss.edu/), which is close by and offers exciting
opportunities for observational and experimental work.

Funding is guaranteed for 5 years, mostly through teaching assistantships,
but research assistantships are also possible. Assistantships include
benefits, a tuition waiver, and a competitive stipend ($22K for PhD students
in 2018). An additional competitive financial supplement is available for
top applicants, and there are opportunities for summer RA support. Review of
applications will begin February 1st. For more details see the Biology Dept.
website https://biology.olemiss.edu/programs/graduate/application-procedure/

Prospective students with a background in evolution, behavior, immunology,
or disease ecology are strongly encouraged to apply. However, curiosity,
determination and a collaborative attitude are the most important traits.

We support and strongly encourage applications from students from groups
traditionally underrepresented in the sciences.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Balenger well before the deadline
with brief details about your GPA, GRE, research interests, experience, and
why you want to go to graduate school.

Balenger S.L., Bonneaud C., Sefick S.A., Edwards, S.V., and Hill G.E. (2015)
Plumage color and pathogen-induced gene expression in a wild songbird.
Behavioral Ecology 26: 1100-1110.
Balenger S.L.??? and Zuk M. (2015) Roaming Romeos: male crickets evolving in
silence exhibit increased locomotor behaviors. Animal Behaviour 101: 213-219??.
Balenger S.L. and Zuk M. (2014) Testing the Hamilton-Zuk hypothesis: past,
present, and future. Integrative and Comparative Biology 54: 601-613.
Bonneaud C., Balenger S.L., Russell A.F., Zhang J., Hill G.E., and Edwards
S.V. (2011) Rapid evolution of disease resistance is accompanied by
functional changes in gene expression in a wild bird. Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences 108: 7866-7871.

*
Susan Balenger, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Biology
University of Mississippi
balen...@olemiss.edu
http://susanbalenger.weebly.com/
*

[ECOLOG-L] TT job: Geospatial representation, design, and critical cartography

[Laurel Larsen]

The Berkeley Geography Department and Center for New Media seek an
assistant professor in the area of geospatial representation, design, and
critical cartography. The deadline is November 5. Please see the link for
application details.


https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01902

Laurel G. Larsen, PhD
Associate Professor
Depts. of Geography and Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of California, Berkeley
Mailing address: 507 McCone Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-4740
Tel: 510.529.5574   Fax: 510.642.3370
Office: 595 McCone Hall
Website: http://esdlberkeley.com  Twitter: @waterslashcycle
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[ECOLOG-L] Ph.D. student positions in Conservation Science- UC Davis

[Daniel Karp]

We are seeking Ph.D. students interested in conservation biology and/or 
agro-ecology 
to join the Karp Lab in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation 
Biology at 
the University of California, Davis. The Karp lab (http://karp.ucdavis.edu) has 
a 
diversity of ongoing projects focused on (1) understanding patterns of bird 
biodiversity 
across climate and land-use gradients, (2) quantifying impacts of alternative 
agricultural practices on biodiversity-driven ecosystem services and 
disservices, and 
(3) identifying tradeoffs among biodiversity and ecosystem services to inform 
development of multi-functional landscapes. 

Candidates with interest and/or experience in conservation science, ecosystem 
services, agro-ecology, community ecology, and/or countryside biogeography are 
encouraged to apply. If interested, please send a current CV with GPA and GRE 
scores 
and a brief (<1 page) statement describing your research interests to Daniel 
Karp 
(dk...@ucdavis.edu). Interested applicants would apply to UC Davis’s Graduate 
Group 
in Ecology (http://ecology.ucdavis.edu/), which is consistently ranked as one 
of the top 
ecology graduate programs in the United States. Applications are due Dec. 20, 
2018.  
Underrepresented minorities, women, and those with disabilities are encouraged 
to 
apply.

The University of California, Davis is a Research I public university located 
in the 
Central Valley of California. Local ecological research activities are possible 
in the 
diverse farmland, forests, wetlands, and grasslands that typify the area. Easy 
access 
to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the coast provides for a suite of 
recreational 
activities. Davis is also adjacent to Sacramento, a burgeoning metropolitan 
area, and 
close to San Francisco and Berkeley. 

[ECOLOG-L] Soil Agroecology Postdoc - UC Davis

[Daniel Karp]

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in foodborne pathogens, 
soil 
science, and/or soil microbial ecology to join Daniel Karp’s Lab in the 
Department of 
Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology and Kate Scow’s Lab in the Department 
of 
Land, Air, and Water Resources at the University of California, Davis. The 
appointment 
will be for one-year with the possibility of extension based on performance. 
The 
postdoctoral researcher will join a collaborative team focused on exploring 
strategies 
for managing California agroecosystems to suppress foodborne pathogens. The 
project will be based at UC Davis (Prof. Daniel Karp and Prof. Kate Scow) and 
at the 
USDA Agricultural Research Service in Albany, California (Dr. Jeffery Garvey). 

The project postdoc, with advice and mentorship from Karp, Scow, and McGarvey, 
will 
will (1) conduct a broad literature review to assess the efficacy, costs, and 
feasibility of 
on-farm food-safety practices and landscape risk factors, (2) coordinate an 
expert 
panel of scientists and farmers to review the compiled evidence, (3) conduct 
lab and 
field analyses on soils from a 25-year field experiment on the sustainability 
of farm 
management practices at the Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility, and 
(4) 
investigate the relationship between soil microbial diversity and survival of 
E. coli 
O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes in lab studies to determine how microbial 
communities influence soils’ suppressive capacity. For a more complete job 
description see: https://dkarp.faculty.ucdavis.edu/wp-
content/uploads/sites/310/2018/09/SoilAgroecology_Postdoc_UCDavis.pdf 

Please apply by preparing: (1) your CV inclusive of publications, awards, and 
field/laboratory experience, (2) a cover letter discussing your qualifications, 
research 
interests, and motivations for this position, (3) a 1-2 paragraph summary about 
your 
commitment to and/or experience with furthering diversity in the sciences, and 
(4) 
contact information for 3 references. Send all materials to dk...@ucdavis.edu 
with the 
subject line: “Post-doc CPS Application.”

[ECOLOG-L] Help identify coastal research needs

[West, Amie]

Critical needs in coastal ecosystem-based management



A group of researchers at the University of Maryland Center for
Environmental Science is working in cooperation with NOAA's National
Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) to review regional research needs
that, if met, might encourage or support ecosystem-based management (EBM)
strategies.

We are seeking individuals working in coastal marine ecosystems who can
offer valuable insight into regional issues and research needs.

Would you be willing to share your knowledge and experience in a brief
online survey?

Results from this research will be used to guide agencies toward filling
critical science gaps and encourage a more holistic approach to coastal
ecosystems management.

We anticipate the survey to take approximately 15-20 minutes. We appreciate
your help. Please feel free to forward this email to others with experience
in coastal marine resource management that might also be willing to
participate.
Begin Survey 


Sincerely,

Amie O. West, PhD
Assistant Research Scientist
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences
(410) 326-7226
aw...@umces.edu
Click here for more information on the project 

[ECOLOG-L] Job Announcement - Environmental Biologist Specialist at Kentucky Division of Water

[Colin Arnold]

The Kentucky Division of Water’s mission is to manage, protect, and 
enhance the quality and quantity of the Commonwealth’s water resources 
for present and future generations through voluntary, regulatory, and 
educational programs. Our organization presents an opportunity for you 
to make a difference in the waters of Kentucky through an exciting and 
collaborative environment.

This position is an excellent opportunity to gain water quality 
monitoring experience and in-depth knowledge of Kentucky streams through 
extensive travel and field work. Field work will include the collection 
of macroinvertebrate, diatom, fish, and water samples, primarily from 
March through September, with an emphasis on the collection of benthic 
macroinvertebrates. During the fall and winter, this position will be 
focused on picking and identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates in a 
laboratory setting. Additional responsibilities include entering and 
managing field and laboratory data.

Monitoring goals associated with this position include assessing and 
reporting on the health of the waters of the Commonwealth, evaluating 
the effectiveness of water quality improvement projects, and responding 
to incidents such as harmful algal blooms in recreational waters of the 
state.

Previous experience in collecting and/or identifying benthic 
macroinvertebrates is preferred. Experience with aquatic ecology, fish 
or algae collection and identification, general taxonomy, water 
sampling, or field work is beneficial. Important skills include 
attention to detail and data management.

Responsibilities typically include, but are not limited to, the 
following: 
•   Collecting water and biological samples (macroinvertebrates, 
pathogens, diatoms, and/or fish) in streams and rivers according to 
standard operating procedures. 
•   Sorting and identifying benthic macroinvertebrate samples and 
analyzing E. coli samples. 
•   Entering and managing field and laboratory data. 
•   Assisting with data analysis, reporting, and water quality 
assessments. 
•   Assisting with the review and development of monitoring project 
study plans. 
•   Participating in workgroups and meetings that may involve 
developing or updating water quality monitoring policies and procedures.
The Division of Water offers flexibility in work schedules, time away 
from the desk, and a chance to network with a wide range of like-minded 
professionals. If you are interested in a rewarding career with the 
Division of Water, we would love to review your application. 



JOB TITLE: Environmental Biologist Specialist 
PAY GRADE: 14
SALARY: $35,246.40
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay|18A|37.5hr/wk 
HIRING AGENCY: Energy & Environment Cabinet - Dept for Environmental 
Protection
LOCATION: 300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601
United States



REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a 
biological, environmental or natural science, which includes at least 
thirty credit hours in the biological sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
One year of professional experience in research, environmental impact 
assessment, or related environmental program areas, or requisite skills. 
The experience, training, or skills requirement cannot be met with only 
requisite skills.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE



For more information and to apply, please visit the following link:

http://bit.ly/2zsPNFj

Advertisement Closes 10/16/2018

[ECOLOG-L] Environmental Educator Americorps position

[Richter, Stephen]

Greetings,
 
The Eastern Kentucky University 
Division of Natural Areas is excited to have an open Environmental
 Education AmeriCorp position available for up to two years (more pending funding).

The applicant will work closely with Natural Areas staff
 and students to assist in running our established environmental education programming for school groups and to develop new educational initiatives. Additionally, s/he will assist in marketing and communication and will complete the Professional Environmental
 Educator Certification Course. Programming will occur at each of our field stations: Maywoods
 Environmental and Educational Laboratory, Lilley
 Cornett Woods Appalachian Ecological Research Station, and Taylor Fork Ecological Area.

Please share this with colleagues, students, and past students. 

For details and benefits or to inquire about applying, see

information here (naturalareas.eku.edu) and contact Dr.
 Melinda Wilder, Director of EKU's Division of Natural Areas.

Thanks,

Stephen
Associate Director, Division of Natural Areas
Professor of Biology

Eastern Kentucky University

http://richterlab.weebly.com
 
 

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Opportunity at Virginia Tech

[David Haak]

Honey bee-microbiome-parasite interactions
Postdoctoral Position at Virginia Tech

An NSF-funded postdoctoral position is available in the labs of Dr. Lisa Belden 
(Dept. of Biological Sciences) and Dr. David Haak (School of Plant and 
Environmental Sciences) at Virginia Tech. The candidate will investigate 
interactions between honey bees, their gut microbiome and Nosema parasites in a 
systems biology context.  Additional collaborators include Dr. Rick Fell in the 
Dept. of Entomology, Dr. T.M. Murali in the Dept. of Computer Science and Dr. 
Jenifer Walke at Eastern Washington University.  The incumbent will be 
responsible for conducting experiments with honey bees, isolating and culturing 
bacteria, and completing molecular work to quantify Nosema infection and prep 
samples for next-generation sequencing (metagenomics and metatranscriptomics).  
Opportunities will also be available to work on the analysis of the ‘-omics’ 
data and mathematical models, and to assist in outreach to local schools that 
will involve building and using Raspberry Pi clusters. Mentoring of graduate 
and undergraduate students will be expected as part of the collaborative team.  
Funding is available for 3 years, pending annual performance review. 

 

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in biology, ecology, evolutionary 
biology, or a related field; strong oral and written communication skills; the 
ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team; and 
a demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed publications. Candidates with a 
background in disease ecology, community ecology, or microbial ecology will be 
given preference. Having some experience with bees is also preferred.  

 

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of 
interest online at www.jobs.vt.edu .jobs.vt.edu 
 (posting # SR0180170), along with contact 
information for three professional references. If you have any questions 
regarding this position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Lisa Belden, at 
bel...@vt.edu . 

 

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and continue until the 
position is filled. The proposed start date is negotiable, but could be as 
early as February, 2019. Virginia Tech is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative 
Action Institution. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in 
the application process should notify the search chair by the review start 
date.  

 

[ECOLOG-L] Job: Data Management Specialist, USGS, OR

[David Inouye]

The U.S. Geological Survey has a position open for a Data Management 
Specialist in our Klamath Falls, Oregon fisheries research office. The 
employee will be an integral part of our team, working closely with 
field staff, research scientists, and a database/software developer. 
Primary responsibilities will include QA/QC of field data; integration 
of field data into established databases; design and maintenance of 
databases and database access software; design and testing of data entry 
software for mobile devices; and assisting research staff with data 
queries and summaries. Competitive applicants will be detail-oriented 
and have experience working with large relational databases using SQL. 
Familiarity with coding in Python, the R software environment, and/or 
JavaScript are preferred. The Klamath Falls Field Station emphasizes 
work on the population dynamics of two endangered lake suckers in the 
Upper Klamath River Basin. Passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags are 
important to most projects, particularly through detections on remote 
antennas. Databases currently contain millions of encounter records 
reaching back nearly two decades.


More details about the position and instructions on how to apply are 
posted on USAJobs; applications will be accepted through October 1, 2018:


https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/511492600

Questions? Contact David Hewitt at dhew...@usgs.gov 


-

===
David A. Hewitt
Research Fish Biologist
USGS Western Fisheries Research Center
Klamath Falls Field Station, Oregon
(541) 273-8689 ext 215
https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/david-a-hewitt

[ECOLOG-L] Postdoctoral Research Associate on Flow Ecology in Headwater Streams

[Hitt, Nathaniel]

*Postdoctoral Research Associate on Flow Ecology in Headwater Streams*

We seek a Postdoctoral Research Associate as part of a national,
interdisciplinary team investigating fish and benthic macroinvertebrate
community responses to flow variation in headwater streams. Predictive
spatial modeling of drought and flood effects is an important aspect of
this research problem. Candidates should have experience in stream flow
assessment, spatial modeling, and fish and benthic macroinvertebrate
ecology with an emphasis on species traits.

This GS-12 term position is supported for 2 years as part of an
interdisciplinary study in Shenandoah National Park (Virginia) with funding
by the National Park Service and the US Geological Survey. The position is
located at the USGS Leetown Science Center in Kearneysville, West Virginia,
and the target start-date is January 2019. To apply, send a cover letter,
CV, and contact information for references to Dr. Nathaniel (Than) Hitt <
nh...@usgs.gov>.

___
*Nathaniel (Than) P. Hitt PhD*
USGS Leetown Science Center
11649 Leetown Road
Kearneysville, West Virginia USA 25430
304-724-4463
*https://www.usgs.gov/staff-profiles/nathaniel-hitt
*

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline Approaching for the 8th Annual Faces of Biology Photo Contest

[Jyotsna Pandey]

Enter the Faces of Biology Photo Contest for your chance to win $250 and to
have your photo appear on the cover of the journal BioScience.

The competition, sponsored by the American Institute of Biological Sciences
(AIBS), recognizes scientists who use imagery to communicate aspects of
biological research to the public and policymakers.

The theme of the contest is “Faces of Biology.” Photographs entered into
the competition must depict a person, such as a scientist, technician, or
student, engaging in biological research. The research may occur outside,
in a lab, at a natural history collection, at a field station, on a
computer, in a classroom, or anywhere else research is done.

The First Place Winner will have his/her winning photo featured on the
cover of BioScience, and will receive $250 and a one year membership in
AIBS, including a subscription to BioScience. The Second and Third Place
Winners will have his/her winning photo printed inside the journal, and
will receive a one year membership in AIBS, including a subscription to
BioScience.

The winning photo from the 2017 contest is featured on the cover of the
April 2018 issue of BioScience.

Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 1 October
2018.

For more information or to enter the contest, visit
https://www.aibs.org/public-programs/photocontest.html.
___
Jyotsna Pandey, Ph.D.
Public Policy Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1500 x 225
www.aibs.org
Follow us on Twitter! @AIBS_Policy

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[ECOLOG-L] Microbiome/Chemical Ecology PhD position (Wuerzburg, Germany)

[A. Keller]

Within a collaborative framework between the CCTB (A. Keller, J. Cabral) and 
the Zoology III department 
(T. Schmitt, I. Steffan-Dewenter, S. Leonhardt) of the University of Würzburg, 
the bacterial associates of 
bees and wasps will be investigated, with focus on the influence of cuticular 
chemistry on community 
composition. Tasks of the project will be conducting field work, NGS-based 
microbiome assessments, 
bacterial cultivation, bioassays, chemical analyses, statistical modeling and 
genomics.

Project description 

Currently, the inter- dependency of microbes and cuticular chemistry is unclear 
in insects, although the 
qualitative and quantitative composition of specific chemical compounds are 
likely to affect host 
associated microbiomes. The study seeks to characterize specific cuticular 
compounds that impact 
cuticular bacteria, assess their presence on natural Hymenoptera cuticular 
surfaces and model their 
interaction. Finally, we aim to find general surface microbiome assembly rules 
associated with different 
chemical
compositions and underlying life-histories.

Requirements

Primary requirement is strong interest and motivation in biodiversity/chemical 
ecology research on 
molecular and organismal level. Further, applicants must have a MSc/ Diplom 
(DE) related to one of:

* Metagenomics
* Community ecology
* Pollination ecology
* Chemical ecology
* NextGen-Sequencing
* DNA-Barcoding
* Bioinformatics
* Microbial biochemistry
* Microbial cultivation

The successful candidates must be willing to become acquainted with these 
topics during the projects, 
as well as scientific writing in english.

Salary & Conditions

According to public service positions in Germany (50%) starting January 2019 
for three years. The 
University of Würzburg is an equal opportunity employer, i.e. female scientists 
are particularly 
encouraged to apply and disabled applicants will be preferentially considered 
in case of equivalent 
aptitude. We offer membership in friendly and ambitious young research work 
groups, as part of a vivid 
departments.

Applications and further information

Please send your application via eMail to PD Dr. Alexander Keller 
(a.kel...@biozentrum.uni- 
wuerzburg.de) as a single PDF document until 21. October 2018. Applications 
should include a cover 
letter, a short summary of research interests, CV, certificates, and contacts 
of two potential referees.

https://www.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/cctb/news/single-news/news/microbiomechemical-ecology-
phd-student-position/