[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed, behavioral ecology of rattlesnake/kangaroo rat interactions
Location: Desert Regions of Southwestern US. Dates: Mid-May through beginning of August Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology and biomechanics study on predator-prey interactions between rattlesnakes (Crotalus spp.) and kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spp.). Field assistants will live at a remote field location in either the Mojave or Sonoran Desert, and conduct fieldwork in the surrounding area. Assistants will help with marking, capture, and behavioral observations of rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, work nights and sleep days, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/night), and live in a remote area with only basic amenities and limited access to internet and cell phones. Must be able to work and live comfortably in extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good-natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board are provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Grace Freymiller (gfrey...@gmail.com). Applications must be received by April 1st for full consideration. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Grace Freymiller (gfrey...@gmail.com) or Rulon Clark (rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu).
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor, Quantitative Integrative Biology, SDSU
Assistant Professor: Quantitative Integrative Biology THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY AT SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in QUANTITATIVE INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY at the Assistant Professor level. We encourage applications from candidates using current quantitative and statistical methods to understand complex biological and ecological systems. Specific research areas that would complement existing strengths in the department include landscape ecology, disease ecology/epidemiology, population biology, microbial evolution, global change science, phylogenetic inference, and population/conservation genetics. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in statistical approaches that can be applied broadly across our department, such as complex multivariate analyses, spatial analyses and geostatistics, Bayesian statistics, and analysis of big data. Candidates should have a PhD and post-doctoral experience in a relevant field of biology, a strong history of research accomplishments and funding, and a record of collaborating across traditional disciplinary boundaries. Teaching responsibilities will include participating in and developing undergraduate and graduate biostatistics courses using “R” statistical packages, and additional advanced courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. The successful candidate will participate in MS and PhD programs in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and/or Cell and Molecular Biology. Preference will be given to candidates who will mentor students in more than one of these graduate programs. Many of our faculty also participate in graduate programs such as Computational Sciences, and Biomedical and Medical Informatics. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. The College of Sciences is host to a large number of federally-funded minority training programs (described at http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/casa/). This position may also be eligible for the SDSU Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) hiring program that creates additional faculty lines for candidates who meet two or more of the criteria listed in http://sdsu-bie.weebly.com/. Candidates who meet two or more of these criteria should explain in their cover letter how they meet the identified criteria. Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/45538. Review of applications will begin 23 October 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications are not guaranteed full consideration.
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed for research on predator-prey interactions
The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between rattlesnakes (Crotalus spp.) and kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spp.). Location: Desert Regions of Southwestern US. Dates: Mid-May through beginning of August Job description:Field assistants will live at a remote field station in either the Mojave or Sonoran Desert, and conduct fieldwork in the surrounding area. Assistants will help with marking, capture, and behavioral observations of rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, work nights and sleep days, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/night), and live in a remote area with only basic amenities and very limited access to internet and cell phones. Must be able to work and live comfortably in extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good- natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board are provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Rulon Clark at: rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu. Applications must be received by April 1st for full consideration. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Rulon Clark at rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed, behavioral ecology of snake/mammal interactions
Location: Sonoran Desert, Southwestern Arizona. Dates: Mid-May through beginning of August Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between rattlesnakes and kangaroo rats. Field assistants will live at a remote field station east of Yuma, AZ, and conduct fieldwork in the surrounding area. Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of small mammals, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, work nights and sleep days, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/night), and live in a remote area with only basic amenities and very limited access to internet and cell phones. Must be able to work and live comfortably in extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good-natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board are provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Rulon Clark at: rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu. Applications must be received by April 15th for full consideration. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Rulon Clark at rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed, behavioral ecology of snake/mammal interactions
Volunteer field assistants needed for project on the behavioral ecology of snake/small mammal interactions Location: Sonoran Desert, Southeastern Arizona, Cochise Co. Dates: Mid-May through beginning of August Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between rattlesnakes (Crotalus spp.) and kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spp.). Field assistants will live at the Chiracahua Mountain Lodge in Rodeo NM and conduct fieldwork in the surrounding area. Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of small mammals, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, work nights and sleep days, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/night), and live in a remote area with limited access to internet and cell phones. Must be able to work and live comfortably in extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good-natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board are provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Rulon Clark at: rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu. Applications must be received by April 1st for full consideration. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Rulon Clark at rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed, behavioral ecology of snake/mammal interactions
Volunteer field assistant opportunity Location: Desert Studies Center, Mojave Desert, California (http://biology.fullerton.edu/dsc/). Dates: Mid-May through beginning of August Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between sidewinder rattlesnakes (Crotalus cerastes) and kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spp.). Field assistants will live and work at the Desert Studies Center in the Mojave Desert. Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of small mammals, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, work nights and sleep days, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/night), and live in a remote wilderness area with limited access to internet and cell phones. Must be able to work and live comfortably in extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good-natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board (research facility housing fees and food) is provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Rulon Clark at: rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu. Applications must be received by April 1st for full consideration. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Rulon Clark at rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor position, Evolutionary Genetics/Genomics
FACULTY POSITION IN EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS/GENOMICS DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY The Department of Biology at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall 2014. We seek a creative, productive evolutionary biologist with research strengths in eukaryotic genomics or genetics. We are especially interested in candidates who use innovative experimental, computational and/or comparative approaches. Research area is open to studies of all eukaryotic organisms. Areas of interests include, but are not limited to: comparative genomics, evolutionary genetics, genetic variation and natural selection in natural and model systems, experimental evolution, mechanisms of evolution, and quantitative genetics. Research area is open to studies of eukaryotic organisms either above or below the species level. Preference will be given to those candidates with a central focus in evolutionary biology who also clearly demonstrate cross-disciplinary research programs. The position is open at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates should have a strong record of research accomplishments and funding, post-doctoral experience, demonstrate the ability to establish an active research program that will attract funding from federal agencies such as NSF and NIH, and be committed to undergraduate as well as graduate teaching. Teaching will include participation in our undergraduate Genetics and Evolutionary Biology curriculum, and additional undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidates areas of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to interact with a diverse student body and an active group of biology faculty who have research programs in phylogenetic inference and biodiversity, population genetics, molecular evolution, genomics, metagenomics, bioinformatics, cell biology, physiology, developmental biology, microbiology, cardiovascular biology, marine ecology, conservation biology and ecosystem studies/global change. The Biology Department has MS and PhD programs in Evolutionary Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Ecology. The candidate is expected to be a core member of the Evolutionary Biology graduate programs, but preference will be given to those that can also participate in additional programs. Applicants should submit electronically a single pdf comprising a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching interest, and three representative publications to evgenom...@mail.sdsu.edu (Andrew Bohonak, Chair, c/o Medora Bratlien). Applicants must request that three letters of recommendation be sent electronically, directly to the search committee. Review of applications will begin 16 December 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications are not guaranteed full consideration. Additional information about this position and three others currently advertised in the SDSU Department of Biology can be found at http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/jobs/. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed, behavioral ecology of snake/mammal interactions
Volunteer field assistants needed Behavioral ecology of snake/small mammal interactions Location: Desert Studies Center, Mojave Desert, California (http://biology.fullerton.edu/dsc/). Dates: Mid-May through beginning of August Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between sidewinder rattlesnakes (Crotalus cerastes) and kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spp.). Field assistants will live and work at both the Desert Studies Center in the Mojave Desert. Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of small mammals, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 12 hours/day), and live in a remote wilderness area with limited access to internet and cell phones. Must be able to work and live comfortably in challenging environmental conditions, including extremely dry and hot desert conditions. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good-natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board (research facility housing fees and food) are provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Scott Dorr at: scottdor...@yahoo.com. Applications must be received by April 1st for full consideration. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Scott Dorr at scottdor...@yahoo.com or Rulon Clark at rcl...@mail.sdsu.edu.
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed for summer research in behavioral ecology
Volunteer field assistants needed Behavioral ecology of snake/small mammal interactions Location: Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, east of San Jose, California (www.blueoakranchreserve.org), and Desert Studies Center, Mojave Desert, California (http://biology.fullerton.edu/dsc/). Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between rattlesnakes (Crotalus oreganus, Crotalus cerastes, Crotalus scutulatus) and small mammals (California ground squirrels, Speromphilus beecheyi, and kangaroo rats Dipodomys spp.). Field assistants will live and work at both the Blue Oak Ranch Reserve field station in the Coast Range (from May 23rd to July), and the Desert Studies Center in the Mojave Desert (from July to August 1st). Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of small mammals, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 10 hours/day), and live in a remote wilderness area with primitive facilities. Must be able to work and live comfortably in variable environmental conditions including cold/hot weather and in tick/mosquito habitats. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good- natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board (research facility fees and food) are provided at both field stations. Sleeping facilities at Blue Oak Ranch Reserve are outdoor tents. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Bree Putman at: bree...@yahoo.com. Priority will be given to applicants who can work on the project from May 23rd August 1st, but we will also consider applicants who can start sometime after May 23rd, but before June 20th. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Bree Putman at bree...@yahoo.com or Rulon Clark at rcl...@sciences.sdsu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] volunteer field assistants needed, behavioral ecology, squirrel/snake interactions
Volunteer field assistants needed Behavioral ecology of snake/small mammal interactions Location: Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, east of San Jose, California (www.blueoakranchreserve.org), and Desert Studies Center, Mojave Desert, California (http://biology.fullerton.edu/dsc/). Dates: Mid-May through beginning of August Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between rattlesnakes (Crotalus oreganus, Crotalus cerastes, Crotalus scutulatus) and small mammals (California ground squirrels, Speromphilus beecheyi, and kangaroo rats Dipodomys spp.). Field assistants will live and work at both the Blue Oak Ranch Reserve field station in the Coast Range (from ~May 20th to July), and the Desert Studies Center in the Mojave Desert (from July to ~August 10th). Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of small mammals, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and small mammals in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances over rough terrain carrying heavy equipment, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 10 hours/day), and live in a remote wilderness area with primitive facilities. Must be able to work and live comfortably in variable environmental conditions including cold/hot weather and in tick/mosquito habitats. Must be passionate about science, hardworking, independent, good- natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board (research facility fees and food) are provided at both field stations. Sleeping facilities at Blue Oak Ranch Reserve are outdoor tents. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, outdoor skills, and animal behavior to Bree Putman at: bree...@yahoo.com. Applications must be received by March 15th for full consideration. For more information about research in the Clark Lab, see http://www.bio.sdsu.edu/pub/clark/Site/Home.html. For more information about this project, you can contact Bree Putman at bree...@yahoo.com or Rulon Clark at rcl...@sciences.sdsu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Volunteer field assistants needed for snake/squirrel study
Volunteer field assistants needed, behavioral ecology of snake/squirrel interactions Location: Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, east of San Francisco Bay Area, California (www.blueoakranchreserve.org) Dates: Mid-May through mid-July Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between western rattlesnakes (Crotalus oreganus) and California ground squirrels (Speromphilus beecheyi). Field assistants will live and work at the scenic Blue Oak Ranch Reserve field station in the Coast Range of central California. Assistants will help with capture and radio-telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of ground squirrels, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and ground squirrels in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, videography techniques, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances carrying heavy equipment, conduct patient observations for long periods of time (up to 10 hours/day), and live in a remote wilderness area with primitive facilities. Must be hardworking, independent, good- natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with other researchers. Room and board (field station fees) will be provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, wilderness skills, and animal behavior to Rulon Clark at: rcl...@sciences.sdsu.edu For more information, you can contact Rulon Clark at 619-594-1527 or rcl...@sciences.sdsu.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Field assistants needed for snake/squirrel behavior study
Title: Volunteer field assistant, behavior of snakes and squirrels Location: San Francisco Bay Area Dates: Mid-April through mid-July Job description: The Clark lab at San Diego State University is seeking committed, motivated individuals to assist in a behavioral ecology study on predator-prey interactions between western rattlesnakes (Crotalus oreganus) and California ground squirrels (Speromphilus beecheyi). Assistants will help with radio telemetry of rattlesnakes, mark and recapture of ground squirrels, and behavioral observations of both rattlesnakes and ground squirrels in the field. This a great opportunity to gain experience with small mammal trapping, marking and handling of animals, radio telemetry, GPS, behavioral observation, and other basic behavior and ecology field techniques. Qualifications: No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided, but priority will be given to those with prior field experience. Must be able to hike long distances carrying heavy equipment, conduct patient observations from a blind for long periods of time, and live in primitive conditions while camping in a remote wilderness area with no facilities. Must be hardworking, independent, good-natured, love working in the outdoors, and able to share close living quarters with several other researchers. Food and basic field supplies will be provided. Application: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (including contact information for three references) detailing your experience with field biology, wilderness skills, and animal behavior to Rulon Clark at: rcl...@sciences.sdsu.edu For more information, you can contact Rulon Clark at 619-594-1527 or rcl...@sciences.sdsu.edu
