[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Fellowships (Undergrad, Grad, Postdoc) at UVA Field Station
University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm has some wonderful fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs during summer 2019. The opportunities are open to applicants from any college or university. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): The program emphasizes experimental ecology and evolutionary biology including a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollinator behavior and ecology, insect population ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $6325 stipend, additional money for food, and free housing. Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts a novel research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops. This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science. The application deadline is March 1, 2019. To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/ Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships: Are you a graduate student or postdoc in need of a field station? Summer stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for research ($1000 per summer) are available for individuals proposing original research that uses our resources and facilities and contributes to the ongoing science program at the station. Interested students/postdocs should contact one of the Blandy faculty members listed below to discuss conducting your research at Blandy. You can direct your inquiries based on the faculty member with the closest match to your research interests; however, we are open to people working in all fields of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research. Keep in mind this is not a complete fellowship package, rather it provides summer financial support and access to our facilities to supplement existing support from your home institution. Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect dynamics) Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic variation) Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology) For more information about the station: http://blandy.virginia.edu/research.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Fellowships (Undergrad, Grad, Postdoc) at UVA Field Station
University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm has some wonderful fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs during summer 2018. The opportunities are open to applicants from any college or university. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): The program emphasizes experimental ecology and evolutionary biology including a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollinator behavior and ecology, insect population ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $5775 stipend, additional money for food, and free housing. Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops. This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science. The application deadline is March 1, 2018. To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/ Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships: Are you a graduate student or postdoc in need of a field station? Summer stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for research ($800 per summer) are available for individuals proposing original research that uses our resources and facilities and contributes to the ongoing science program at the station. Interested students/postdocs should contact a Blandy faculty member to discuss conducting your research at Blandy. You can direct your inquiries based on the faculty member (see below) with the closest match to your research interests; however, we are open to people working in all fields of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research. Keep in mind this is not a complete fellowship package, rather it provides summer financial support and access to our facilities to supplement existing support from your home institution. Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect dynamics) Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic variation) Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology) For more information about the station: http://blandy.virginia.edu/research.
[ECOLOG-L] MS/PhD student opening (population ecology), University of Virginia
I anticipate having an opening in my lab for a new MS or PhD student (PhD preferred) starting in the Fall of 2018. Major areas of research in my lab (http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/khaynes/) are understanding 1) the causes of spatial and temporal variation in forest insect outbreaks, 2) factors leading to geographic variation in rates of invasive spread by forest pests, and 3) effects of light pollution on ecological processes from the population to ecosystem level. Work in my lab often includes a combination of analysis of spatial datasets, field observations and experiments, and/or computer modeling. Applicants primarily interested in conducting research on spatial population dynamics (for example, see areas 1 and 2 above) are preferred. Applicants interested in learning (or who have prior experience with) remote sensing, GIS, statistics, and/or writing computer code are also preferred. Funding for the position would most likely come from a research assistantship funded by Blandy Experimental Farm as well as a half-time teaching assistantship from the Department of Environmental Sciences. However, exceptional applicants are considered for departmental fellowships or other fellowships available to those applying for graduate positions at UVA. During summer semesters, the student would be based at Blandy Experimental Farm, a field station for environmental research and education located in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. To inquire about the position, send a statement of your interests and a CV to hay...@virginia.edu. Kyle Haynes Research Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences Associate Director, Blandy Experimental Farm University of Virginia
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Research Fellowships (Undergrad, Grad, Postdoc) at UVA Field Station
Blandy Experimental Farm at University of Virginia has some wonderful fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs during summer 2017. The opportunities are open to applicants from any college or university. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): The program emphasizes experimental ecology and evolutionary biology including a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollinator behavior and ecology, insect population ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $5775 stipend, additional money for food, and free housing. Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops. This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science. The application deadline is March 1, 2017. To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/ Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships: Are you a graduate student or postdoc in need of a field station? Summer stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for research ($750 per summer) are available for 1-2 graduate students or postdocs proposing original research that uses our resources and facilities and contributes to the ongoing science program at the station. Interested students/postdocs should contact a Blandy faculty member to discuss conducting your research at Blandy. You can direct your inquiries based on the faculty member with the closest match to your research interests; however, we are open to people working in all fields of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research. Keep in mind this is not a complete fellowship package, rather it provides summer financial support and access to our facilities to supplement existing support from your home institution. Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect dynamics) Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic variation) Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology) For more information about the station: http://blandy.virginia.edu/research.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer fellowships for research at UVA field station
Blandy Experimental Farm has some wonderful fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs during summer 2016. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): The program emphasizes experimental, field-based approaches to a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollination ecology, landscape ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $5775 stipend, funds for research supplies, additional money for food, and free housing. Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops. This is a truly wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science. To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/ Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships: Are you currently a graduate student or postdoc and looking for a field station or summer financial support? Summer stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for research ($750 per summer) are available for a limited number of graduate students or postdocs proposing original research that uses our resources and facilities and contributes to the ongoing science program at the station. Interested students/postdocs should contact a Blandy faculty member to discuss your ideas about conducting research at Blandy. You can direct your inquiries based on the faculty member with the closest match to your research interests; however, we are open to all fields of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research. Keep in mind this is not a complete fellowship package, rather it provides summer financial support and access to our facilities to supplement existing support from your home institution. Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect dynamics) Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic variation) Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology) For more information about the station: http://blandy.virginia.edu/research.
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Technician Position: Ecology of Fireflies
I am seeking a summer research technician to assist with a research project at University of Virginia's Blandy Experimental Farm (http://blandy.virginia.edu/) on the effects of artificial light pollution on native fireflies. Tasks will include establishing of field research plots, setting up outdoor lighting, monitoring of insect behavior and abundance, and collection and organization of data. The technician will be required to work outside after dark while fireflies are active, though additional work will be carried out during daylight hours. The successful candidate must have strong organizational skills, work well independently and/or in a team atmosphere, and have a professional attitude. A background in biology or ecology and/or experience working with insects is preferred. Anticipated wage range is $12.00 - $13.00 per hour. Work will be part time (approximately 20 hours/week) starting in mid May and ending in August. Housing may be available at Blandy (rental fees waived). Blandy Experimental Farm is located in Northern Virginia, about 60 miles west of Washington D.C. If you have questions about this position, contact Dr. Kyle Haynes, hay...@virginia.edu To apply go to https://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central? quickFind=75467 EEO/AA The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Undergraduate/Graduate/Postdoctoral Field Station Summer Research Fellowships
Blandy Experimental Farm at University of Virginia has some wonderful fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs during summer 2015. The opportunities are open to applicants from any college or university. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): The program emphasizes experimental, field-based approaches to a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollination ecology, landscape ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $5775 stipend, additional money for food, and free housing. Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops. This is a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science. The application deadline is March 1, 2015. To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/ Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships: Are you a graduate student or postdoc in need of a field station? Summer stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for research ($750 per summer) are available for a limited number of graduate students or postdocs proposing original research that uses our resources and facilities and contributes to the ongoing science program at the station. Interested students/postdocs should contact a Blandy faculty member to discuss conducting your research at Blandy. You can direct your inquiries based on the faculty member with the closest match to your research interests; however, we are open to people working in all fields of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research. Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect dynamics) Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic variation) Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology) For more information about the station: http://blandy.virginia.edu/research.
[ECOLOG-L] MS/PhD Position in Insect Population or Landscape Ecology
Insect Population or Landscape Ecology University of Virginia I am looking for a motivated individual wishing to pursue a MS or PhD studying population or landscape ecology of insects starting in the Fall of 2015. My students and I are currently studying forest-defoliating insects such as the gypsy moth, an invasive pest of eastern deciduous forests, as well as native fireflies. Projects underway include investigation of 1) effects of climate change on outbreaks of forest insects; 2) factors leading to geographic variation in the rate of gypsy moth invasion; 3) causes of spatial and temporal variation in forest insect outbreaks; 4) effects of light pollution on firefly populations. Work in my lab often includes analysis of spatial datasets, field observations and experiments, and/or modeling (http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/khaynes/). The successful candidate will have the option to pursue research in their own separate area of population or landscape ecology or may want to develop a project contributing to one of the investigations described above. Funding for the position would come from a research assistantship as well as a half-time teaching assistantship from the Department of Environmental Sciences. To inquire about the position, send a statement of your interests and a CV to hay...@virginia.edu. Kyle Haynes Associate Director, Blandy Experimental Farm Research Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences University of Virginia
[ECOLOG-L] MS or PhD position in Population or Landscape Ecology
MS or PhD position in Population or Landscape Ecology University of Virginia I am looking for a motivated individual wishing to pursue a MS or PhD studying population or landscape ecology of insects starting in the Fall of 2015. My students and I are currently studying forest-defoliating insects such as the gypsy moth, an invasive pest of eastern deciduous forests, as well as native fireflies. Projects underway include investigation of 1) effects of climate change on outbreaks of forest insects; 2) factors leading to geographic variation in the rate of gypsy moth invasion; 3) causes of spatial and temporal variation in forest insect outbreaks; 4) effects of light pollution on firefly populations. Work in my lab often includes analysis of spatial datasets, field observations and experiments, and/or modeling (http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/khaynes/). The successful candidate will have the option to pursue research in their own separate area of population or landscape ecology or may want to develop a project contributing to one of the investigations described above. Funding for the position would come from a research assistantship from University of Virginias Blandy Experimental Farm as well as a half-time teaching assistantship from the Department of Environmental Sciences. To inquire about the position, send a brief statement of your interests and a CV to hay...@virginia.edu. Kyle Haynes Associate Director, Blandy Experimental Farm Research Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences University of Virginia
[ECOLOG-L] Summer Undergraduate, Graduate, Postdoc Fellowships: Blandy Experimental Farm
Blandy Experimental Farm has some wonderful fellowship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs during summer 2013. The opportunities are open to applicants from any college or university. Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): The program emphasizes experimental, field-based approaches to a wide variety of topics such as plant-animal interactions, pollination ecology, landscape ecology, and ecosystem ecology. Successful applicants will receive a $5500 stipend, additional money for food, and free housing. Each student picks a research mentor from our pool of faculty members and graduate students and then conducts an independent research project. The students will gain experience in experimental design, data collection, analytical techniques, and written and oral presentation of findings. REU students also benefit from several professional development workshops. This is a truly wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate student contemplating a future in science. To apply: https://sites.google.com/site/blandyreu/ Graduate and Postdoc Research Fellowships: Summer stipends ($6000 per summer), free on-site housing, and funds for research ($750 per summer) are available for a limited number of graduate students or postdocs proposing original research that uses our resources and facilities and contributes to the ongoing science program at the station. Interested students/postdocs should contact a Blandy faculty member to discuss your ideas about conducting research at Blandy. You can direct your inquiries based on the faculty member with the closest match to your research interests; however, we are open to all fields of environmental, ecological, and evolutionary research. Dr. Kyle Haynes (population and landscape ecology, forest insect dynamics) Dr. David Carr (plant reproductive ecology, inbreeding and genetic variation) Dr. T'ai Roulston (pollination, plant-animal interactions, bee biology) For more information about the station: http://blandy.virginia.edu/research. Thank you, Kyle J. Haynes Associate Director, Bland Experimental Farm University of Virginia
[ECOLOG-L] MS or PhD position in Population or Landscape Ecology
MS or PhD position in Population or Landscape Ecology University of Virginia I am looking for a motivated individual wishing to pursue a MS or PhD studying population or landscape ecology of insects starting in the Fall of 2013. My students and I are currently studying forest-defoliating insects such as the gypsy moth, an invasive pest of eastern deciduous forests. Projects underway include investigation of 1) effects of climate change on outbreaks of forest insects; 2) drivers of spatial synchrony in outbreaks; 3) factors leading to geographic variation in the rate of gypsy moth invasion. Work in my lab often includes analysis of spatial datasets, field observations and experiments, and/or modeling (http://www.faculty.virginia.edu/khaynes/). The successful candidate will have the option to pursue research in their own separate area of population or landscape ecology or may want to develop a project contributing to one of the investigations described above. Funding for the position would come from a research assistantship from University of Virginias Blandy Experimental Farm as well as a half-time teaching assistantship from the Department of Environmental Sciences. To apply, send a statement of interest, CV, and contact information for three references to hay...@virginia.edu. Kyle Haynes Research Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences Associate Director, Blandy Experimental Farm University of Virginia
[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOC POSITION (Reposting): Climate Change Effects on Forest Insect Dynamics
Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Virginia Effects of climate change on outbreak dynamics of forest-defoliating insects I invite applications for a postdoctoral scientist to conduct NSF-funded research on the effects of climate change on the frequency, severity, and periodicity of outbreaks of a variety of forest-defoliating insect species. The successful candidate will conduct quantitative analysis of several exceptionally long time series of outbreak and climate data. Applicants should possess (or be on the verge of possessing) a PhD in ecology or a closely related field. Competitive salary and benefits will be provided for 2 years. The start date is flexible. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter (expressing your background, accomplishments, and research interests), CV, and contact information for three references. Applications should be sent to Dr. Kyle Haynes at hay...@virginia.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] POSTDOC POSITION: Climate Change Effects on Forest Insect Dynamics
Postdoctoral Research Position at University of Virginia Effects of climate change on outbreak dynamics of forest-defoliating insects I invite applications for a postdoctoral scientist to conduct NSF-funded research on the effects of climate change on the outbreak dynamics of a variety of forest-defoliating insect species. Competitive salary and benefits will be provided for up to 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. I am looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in conducting quantitative analysis of outbreak and climate time-series data. Applicants should possess (or be on the verge of possessing) a PhD in ecology or a closely related field. Experience with spectral analysis, autoregressive models, state-space models, Bayesian statistics, and ability to write code in Matlab and/or R are desirable but not required. The position will be based at Blandy Experimental Farm, a University of Virginia field station affiliated with the Department of Environmental Sciences. Blandy is located 60 miles west of Washington D.C. in the Shenandoah Valley, which offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity (e.g., hiking, canoeing). The start date is flexible, but preferably will be no later than January, 2011. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter (expressing your background, accomplishments, and research interests), CV, representative publications, and contact information for three references. Applications should be sent to Dr. Kyle Haynes at hay...@virginia.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Field technician doing gypsy moth research
The University of Virginias Blandy Experimental Farm seeks a part-time (20-40 hours per week depending on need), hourly technician to assist with a research project on the reproductive success of gypsy moths, a major forest pest in Virginia. The duration of this job is expected to be approximately 5-6 months. Wage range starts at $10.14 per hour. Approximate start date March 15-April 1. The technician will carry out surveys of gypsy moth hatching and abundance and will conduct experiments on reproductive success. The majority of this work will be conducted outdoors at various forest locations, so the employee must be willing to work during inclement weather and on uneven terrain. In addition, the technician will perform laboratory work such as handling of insect specimens and entering data into computer spreadsheets. The employee will also need to be willing to work alone and to drive between forest site locations (3 locations, with approx. 30 miles separating each one). The employee will be reimbursed for mileage expenses if personal car is used. Willingness to work on weekends is desired. The successful candidate will possess a positive, professional attitude. For more information and to apply, go to http://jobs.virginia.edu and search for posting # 0605077. Still have questions? Contact Kyle Haynes, Associate Director, hay...@virginia.edu or 540-837-1758 x 292.
[ECOLOG-L] Research Opportunities for Undergraduates
Undergraduate education is one our highest priorities at Blandy Experimental Farm. Since 1992 Blandy has provided Undergraduate Research Fellowships to students interested in ecology and environmental science. We have been aided in this effort by funding from the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Our primary goal is to teach students to formulate testable hypotheses about important ecological and evolutionary questions. The format of the program encourages students to develop skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and critical reading of primary scientific literature. Students also learn to prepare and communicate scientific information to other scientists and the general public. Our program exposes students to a diversity of research projects that collectively illustrate how natural systems function and how science progresses. Through the course of the summer we provide students with information on various career options in ecology and the environmental sciences. Next summer we will offer 10 awards that carry a $4668 stipend + an additional meal budget, free housing, and a budget for supplies and research-related travel. Interested students can access the necessary application form and instructions directly from our application page (http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/ReuWebPage/HomePage.php). If you need further information please send an email to Kyle Haynes or call 540 837-1758 ext 292 M-F, 9-5 Eastern Time. The application and all supporting materials are due on March 1, 2010. These fellowships are only available for U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents.
